Hello, all - I am brand new to both the bigger pockets community and real estate investing (other than REIT's).  Just starting out, am I better off investing with one of the crowdfunding firms (like Realty Shares, etc...

Hi BP nation I rent a property out by the room.  It's a 5 bed 3 bath. I was insured through NREIG when it was a single rental to one family but now since I have transferred to room they dropped me. Does anyone else do...

I have two questions that I hope you all can help me with. I'm looking to invest in my first property this year. I have equity in my home and wanted to know should I use the equity as a down payment? I would like to i...

It’s been some time since my last conversation starter and a lot has transpired since then. Below is an update to assist investors on whether Cleveland’s low priced multi-family market is compatible with both their pe...

Hey guys, looking for some advice. I just closed on my first rental last week. The sellers move out in 3 days. My wife and I went ahead and posted the house on the community facebook page a few hours ago and got tons ...

Hey guys, hope all is well with everyone. I've been investing for about 10 years now and I'm currently trying to get involved in Sheriff's sales. I live in Pennsylvania (Lehigh Valley) and am familiar with the Sheriff...

Hey there everyone!  I'm thrilled to have stumbled upon this site whilst doing some research on the real estate industry.  I was in the process of deciding whether to spend a few hundred dollars to get some basic know...

Hey allHere's my and my brother's problem.  We "share" 11 rentals.  5 in my name and 6 in his.  We know it's 50-50, but the IRS doesn't agree.  We have been looking at strategies to get this taken care of without taki...

I have an applicant whose income is largely from child support. The remainder is disability.  References seem good, long term renter in two places, saw letters of reference which were excellent but getting ready to do...

Hello everyone!First of all I have to say I am so glad I found this site. It has been a great tool in my education on REI. I am still in that process of getting the basics in terms of education. I have read a couple o...