I know many people don't put much faith in "best city" studies, but cities that keep ending up on the top of lists are there for a reason. What are your thoughts on this study by Wallet Hub ranking 2018 Happiest Citie...

I am always interested when "best places" lists are published to see the effect it can have on growth of cities. I know in my city of Sioux Falls that when we have made it on many lists and it attracts people to reloc...

Hello BiggerPockets - my name is Randy and my goal is to create a portfolio of buy & hold properties that generate cash flow. Currently, I am in the tail-end of cleaning up my credit and while doing that, I've bee...

I just attended my first auction and walked away with the contract! It was exciting and scary at the same time.We picked up a nice 3/3 split-level SFH with two rooms in the basement that are an egress window away from...

I am happy to say a 3 year saga of Flood, FEMA, and family has reached a conclusion.  Our new jersey sandy house is gone!It was an inherited two family.  We collectively owned it (7 owners-too many) and a family membe...

What is your one thing and how did you determine it?

I'm interested in rolling my current IRA's over to self-directed IRA's to be able to invest in real estate.  Any advice on what custodian to open it with for ease in conducting RE transactions, fee structure, etc?  Ap...

Hello All,A little about myself: My name is Jacob, and I am a brand new member of the Bigger Pockets community. I currently work as a machinist at the happiest place on earth, Disneyland. I have a beautiful wife and s...

So there's this survey saying that Seattle/SF/San Jose homeowners are unhappy ; while Detroit/Birmingham homeowner mostly are happier homeowners. Since I invested in both markets I think I agree with all these sentime...

Hello fellow Bigger Pockets members! I have learned so much in the past months from the BP forums and podcast. What an amazing platform for those enthusiastic about real estate. I have recently graduated from Clemson ...