Hi BP community! So in my learning phase of real estate, i've come across a few questions. After finishing up Josh and Brandon's book on How to Invest In Real Estate, I was drawn towards multifamily units and commerci...

A balmy spring breeze flowed through my hair, as I rolled down the vast expanse of New Mexico enjoying the happy buzz remaining from the family reunion I just attended in 2004. I was riding high on the back of a new ...

Hello BP!!My Name is Ethan Johnson. I have been a member of Bigger Pockets for a few months now. I have posted a few times here and there but for the most part I just read and try to learn as much as I can from you ex...

I was just browsing a couple of turnkey sites, and I noticed something strange - the same property is listed on both sites.  Is this common?http://www.spartaninvest.com/properties/1437-highl...http://www.noradarealest...

Why choose an Architect over a Home Designer? IS there a benefit?

Hey guys, I'm new and trying to figure out the best way to get started in the REI game. I was just reading Lonnie Sruggs' book, the part that deals with the SAFE Act. From what I can tell, the SAFE Act/Dodd-Frank appl...

We are moving to Colorado Springs this summer and plan to retire from the military in the area. Our plan is to buy a house for cash to live in for free, until we have enough savings accumulated to buy land and build a...

"Is There Anybody Out There?" - from South Carolina? (Sorry Pink Floyd)

Searching BP for members from SC, seems hardly any active members from SC. Is there anyone here who at least operates in SC.?
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I have been offered an opportunity to invest in a duplex in a good area in Jersey City with someone who knows what he's doing. He found the deal through a marketing effort, and has it locked up at a great price.

The...

I am in the process of purchasing my first buy and hold investment property.  I have used the BiggerPockets analysis tools, which are helpful, but I'm confused on how to calculate true cost of owning a property.  I do...