I've been running a hand addressed envelope with a first class postage mailing campaign to probates for the last 3 months. I've sent out about 1105 pieces with 1/2 of those being a 2nd or 3rd mailing. I've  only recei...

So I am an economics teacher but the true intricacies of real estate are relatively new to me. I have a friend who has been borrowing money, investing in real estate multi families and apartments etc, and seemingly ma...

I thought commercial properties would do it since they are valued by their NOI/cap rate, but I hear that's not the case since the cap rate fluctuates as the economy expands and contracts, thus also affecting commercia...

It’s the spring 2017 home-selling season and inventory is as low as it’s ever been. In fact, bidding wars are happening all over the U.S. in metropolitan areas and the heartland. With listings being so scarce, prices ...

Hi everyone!My husband and I have been landlords in other cities, but want to invest in NOLA since we live here now. What would you say is the average ROI for a multifamily rental here? Do you usually find your proper...

After speaking with a buyer last night who wants to get into real estate investing but believes the market is going to go down, he asked me an interesting question. How do you invest in a market that's going down?
My...

Hey bigger pockets community!So about 2 years ago me and some friends invested in this property in Wilmington nc. It's a condo off of S kerr ave. Our criteria was 150+$/m in cash flow, accounting for 8% vacancy and 8%...

Hi all,
I'm 33 years old (about to be 34) and I work as an Administrator in a school system making 125k a year. I just started and I have only been at this position for 3 months now. My situation is a big complicate...

Hello I purchased townhome (4 Bed room, 1900 sq) as my primary home 4yrs ago in Eastbay. Now, due to the commute, I am moving to San Jose (this time, I am renting house in good school district) I have 2 out of state c...

We are newbie investors and have been scouring the Triad area for the past three months like hawks. We've been running numbers on every deal that pops up on any of the MLS's as well as talking to our agent for off mar...