Hey guys,I just started getting prequalified for a loan on my first duplex.I wanted to put 3.5% down using an FHA loan, but after speaking to multiple loan officers, they told me I should put 10% down with a conventio...

Good afternoon BP,
Where exactly did you find your first contractor to work on your first investment property?
I am trying to understand if, in fact, most investors get their first contractor via networking or if th...

Hey guys! My name is Mike I am 30 years old and live in Kentucky! I am new to this bigger pockets app and very interested in getting into real estate investments! I know the best thing to invest in is yourself! So I'm...

Hello everyone,My name is Marquis, currently located in Houston, Texas. I’m very new to the forum as well as real estate investing. I actually just decided this week to dedicate myself to real estate. I’m looking forw...

Hey everyone,

I'm considering a 2 unit property that can actually be 3 units, but zoning regulation for the property (R1 zone) only allows 2 units maximum for how much land is available to the property. ...

Hi BP Members! New investor here. What property management softwares do you recommend? I recently tried the Cozy/Apartments.com solution but it seemed to be missing a lot of features. I am looking for a product (prefe...

Hi Everyone!I'm Krysteena and I live in Hollywood, Florida. I'm an accountant in Miami. I joined BP a couple years ago but never used it to its full potential until now. My ultimate goal is to own several rental prope...

Hey just wondering if anyone on here invests in or knows the Memphis area well, more specifically out by the airport in OakHaven or Parkway Village? 

Hello My name is Gregory Ostolaza, from San Francisco, CA. I currently do not have any real estate experience and am working feverishly to learn as much I possible about real estate investing. I currently work in the ...

I’m selling a property right now for a long-term capital gain of ~$55,000. Am I correct in understanding that my 2019 long-term capital gains will be 0% up to $39,375 and my standard deduction (single) of $12,200 mea...