So I started looking into real estate September of 2019 and since then I feel like I am stuck in the same place. Always reading and still all over the place all the while never making a move to actually invest anythin...

How do you guys think about a real estate investor having a real estate agent license as well? I know some benefits to have access to MLS but what else?

I'm interested in learning about associated expenses, taxes and insurance needed if I engage with new agents and allow them to use my RE broker's license in California.  I'm just a sole proprietor at this point, so an...

Hi All,
Pre-approved by lender for 3.5 down on FHA. Shopping for a house hack 2 unit in Chicago. Want to do low down payment and maybe 203k loan. Lender suggested it and was fine with it.
However, my current agent s...

Hello BP!  My name is Shvonne Craig and I'm from Ansonia, CT.  I've been taking action in real estate since about June 2014.  A couple months before that I was just soaking up information and then my husband and I dec...

Hello all, I'm about as new to BiggerPockets as I am to real estate.  I have just recently finished my studies and passed my state exam for my real estate license, other than that I have very little knowledge in the f...

Hey you guys,I'm pretty new here and in the world of real estate, I happen to stumble across the website by accident in my research, but super glad I did. After all the knowledge gained overall about real estate, I kn...

Hey BP - I am looking at a rental property that has no laundry - not in unit, no common laundry, and not great space for the laundry.  Units and common space are not set up for laundry (no vents, etc).I've been lookin...

Hello all!

My name is Roy McCuin. I'm just starting out on my real estate investing journey. I grew up in Pierce County, Eatonville specifically. I'm actually closing on my first property (single family) in E...

1) Don't put 20% down. Especially if you are just starting out and don't have tons of cash and therefore won't be able to move on your next deal if you do put 20% down. Lenders love that 20%, but it just isn't necessa...