Hello, My name is Dan and I'm new to Bigger Pockets and to real estate investing. There aren't many great deals in my area so I'm thinking about investing out-of-state and using a property manager. Where in the US can...

There is a lot of debate about staying local vs. investing out of town. What factors do you consider when deciding what market to invest in? What do you think makes a great market?

I have a two-year goal to buy a commercial property with 30 or more units...I am int the early stages of planning now and could use some wisdom from those of you that have done this before.

There needs to be a lightening up here...so I'll start it. Any political jokes will result in a beerboarding - and not with good beer, we're talking Pabst Blue Ribbon.

Got this one today from a realtor:

One Sunday,...

On a separate thread today there is a debate about flipping versus buy-and-hold. The point was made that one should focus their investment strategy and that diversion from focus is a sign of an amateur. Others disag...

Is there such a thing? Any mentors out there? I want to make some investments, tried to put together a team of specialist CPA, attorney, and broker, but it fell at the first hurdle. It seems brokers just want to sell ...

I will start with two simple questions:

Are we at war?

Is President Obama the Commander in Chief?

Hi! Trying to set my investing career off right. I always had the opportunity cost mindset and kept low interest debt to save for another rental property. Recently listened to a Dave Ramsey rant and he talks about pay...

Hi All! For those who have chosen to set up roots and invest in the small, multi-family real estate space in Sacramento - have you been able to find any turnkey duplex/triplex/quadplexes that would fit the 2% rule? Th...

Hi BiggerPockets,

I am new here. I randomly have read a few forums. I briefly read BiggerPocket "Free Beginner Guide". I also listen to a few PodCasts, while on the road. They are fun and awesome.

I jus...