I have read through a lot of forum post about the topic of wholesaling (the latest by @Brittany Witt) and it seems like the argument of wholesaling being legal/illegal could be squashed once and for all by getting you...

Creative financing is like thinking outside the box when it comes to buying or selling a house. It's all about finding alternative ways to structure the deal that works for both the buyer and the seller.

One popula...

Hello!I have been driving myself crazy trying to determine whether or not I should go the MBA route, so I'm hoping to tap into the wisdom of the BP community to help with this huge decision.  I'm considering Rutgers B...

My "mentor" told me to stop chasing FI and to get a secure job. Should I fire him? What should I do?

Hi everyone.  I am new to real estate investing and I have been reading books and following the bigger pockets posts.   I am looking to do my 1st real estate investment.  Currently live in New Jersey so  I will be doi...

I'm shopping the market for my first duplex to house-hack, it's my first time buying a property, period. I plan to use a FHA loan and put down somewhere from 6-8%. I'm finding it very difficult to find deals that will...

I think the constant discussion of California vs anywhere else is intriguing. So I pose a question. Hypothetical, if a person had a  2 million dollars to invest, they purchased property with 1 million in California an...

Is factoring in property management into your investment spreadsheet overrated?Cons of property management: I always care about my property more than property manager, lower ROI, and the probability you lose touch wit...

Hi All, Wanted to start a discussion on peoples outlook on the real estate market and the economy in general. I know it is a controversial topic but I have not seen many discussions on BiggerPocket on this topic and I...

I always hear this figure and wonder to myself how come? Is it because people are scared or is it because the people who are trying to get into investing have a hard time figuring out what information is correct and w...