I am considering trying to refi a property.  The reason for this would be to buy more real estate.  However I think we may be at the top of the market and I am concerned that there could be no equity in it if there is...

Hello All, So 4 days ago I as able to get my first real estate deal under contract in Spring, TX! I'm super exited to finally be taking that fist step into the world of real estate investing and was initially very opt...

I just got done reading the book titled "The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne. It has changed my life, mind, and made me realize why and how all the events in my life have happened.I am going out today driving for dollars. I W...

As the post mentions, I am exhausted reading posts from everyone trying to predict what is going to happen next. Many on the hopes that they are right and can refer back to the post to gain credibility. The reality is...

Hi everyone, 
I was blessed to have the opportunity to purchase a family property (3-family in Boston) with lots of equity. I'm tapping into the equity in order to continue investing in real estate. I'm a single mom,...

Looking for advice. We signed a P&S agreement for a 4-bedroom, 2-bath with the contingency to conduct a home inspection. The inspection revealed that the heating/cooling system (heat pump) needed to be replaced be...

Hi Everyone, Pardon what could be a wildly ignorant question, but I drove from Chicago to suburban Indiana last weekend to look at some duplexes, and I am doing the same this weekend--needless to say, I am incredibly ...

It seems to me that the public at large as well as investors are unaware of the BOOM that is happening due to gas exploration! I think that everyone will agree that in our field we keep our eyes and minds open at all...

Hello,Long time lurker, first time poster here on BiggerPockets. I have been following the site and listening to the podcasts religiously for about a year now. I currently have one investment property in California, w...

Ball park numbers: how much does it cost to fully replace a water heater with labor? Just want to see if my quotes are not too high (i know it varies by places).