I just wanted to share my story with you all in hopes that you can find some motivation in it and to encourage everyone to put in the work to make your dreams a reality. Like many, if I had educated myself and had the...

I am new here, and along with the Bigger Pockets guides, I recently read Brandon Turner's "7 Years to 7 Figures."  That piece lays out 3 fundamental principles: get a good deal when you buy (20% discount), appreciate ...

I'm married, age 29, and make less than six figures. My wife stays home with our two kids. This year and last year we maxed out my 401K ($17,500 annually) and both our ROTH IRAs ($11,000 annually). This has allow...

What percent, and how are you taking your profits in materials and labor or sale of home?

I live in San Diego, CA and want to buy my first rental property but I don't have a primary residence yet. Does renting an apartment so I I can use my savings out of state sound like a good idea? Or would you dig for ...

I own a few rental properties here locally by I’m thinking of buying some more in another state. My question is what are some of the mistakes that newbies make when investing out of states?

So, I am trying to create a deal in my head to try to understand the numbers and what deals look like in real estate. These are just numbers made up for the sake of understanding and aiding my visual learning needs. J...

so i have read and researched this designation for some time now, and even obtained good info from one of the forums' resident tax experts Steven Hamilton, II, but i am just curious how many out there are actually usi...

I’m having a hard time deciding between the two of these companies. I’m about to take my license exam. Despite what some of the posts on here say about starting as a licensed agent before jumping into investments, I’v...

Who is an advocate for paying off their rentals and just enjoying the cash flow? I’m fully aware of the down sides of this, but thinking it could be a better fit for what I want out of life.  I’ve also recently spoken...