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...

I have a 4 unit deal that I am currently analyzing. From what the seller has told me and provided me with, it seems to be a good deal. I've used the BP calculator but it doesn't pencil out all of the units the way I w...

I got a bunch of questions about a property I purchased in Chicago through Profit from Rentals (PFR), so I thought I'd put down some of the facts here.  I'll attempt to keep this as a running post, so folks who are cu...

Please share your "Why?"
Here's mine: Personally, I believe in real estate investing  because I don't believe in job security.
This has been my experience...I have worked since I was 15 years old, mostly for small b...

Calling all foreign investors! How has BiggerPockets helped you grow your business?We know we have a small but growing community of non-US investors from countries like Australia, The United Kingdom (UK or England, Ir...

OK, so a deal came on the market within the last 24hrs that I think I may want to make my first as-an-investor offer on. But...I have no liquid funds. Can I make an offer with financing up in the air? Isn't it customa...

Hey everyone, long time listener, poster and reader - first time investor. I have been in the analysis paralysis state for a solid year. I get super close to making a move and back off when it's time to put pencil to ...