I know that jobs, population growth of high income demographics, permit & land restriction, warmer weather with a good lifestyle, all have an influence in faster capital appreciation in real estate. What about Asi...

Hi, still new to the forums, please pardon any oddities in my post. I've tried to include relative information, without writing a novel. I'm a newer investor looking to get some cashflow. My strategy for the foreseeab...

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I suppose it's time to post here. I've been listening to the podcast and reading the forums and articles for a few months. I got started thinking about real estate investing a few months ago beca...

Hi Bigger Pockets:So I have 5 units in a cash flowing market, section 8 and yes I have tenants that don’t pay etc, my question are:1) the area does not appreciate like San Diego, so shall I buy more of these ~$60k ~$4...

My mentor gave me an assignment to write a micro-blog about how I got started in real estate. I have been sitting in my chair for half an hour trying to think of the perfect way to start telling you guys the story of ...

It is often said “Live where you want, invest where it makes sense”. Many BP members talk about good markets where they invest. But let me ask you this. In your opinion, where is a good place to live, to raise a famil...

Hey everybody! My name is Ashley Owens and I'm a new member to Bigger Pockets. I'm a Licensed Architect and Real Estate Agent in Massachusetts and I'm working my way into investing part time. I still have a lot to lea...

Hi BP,Early this year I made my self the commitment that buy a multi family property but so far the biggest problem I had is committing to an area to farm.  I'm from North NJ and have looked at places like Allentown P...

I have spoken to a few people who may be interested in lending me money to help in building my portfolio. I'll be starting with some flips to build cash reserves. I understand that a promissory note can be used to sec...

Good morning!  I live in LA and I've been researching various local markets to purchase my first investment property.  Inglewood is very hot right now, but with the spiraling prices, I would only be able to afford a s...