Here is how my investments are broken down using approximate numbers.Real Estate= 60% reflected in equity positions (pays me to own it/dividends in the form of cash flow/appreciation)Physical Gold= 8% (hedge investmen...

I always hear Kiyosaki (and countless others) talking about owning physical gold in addition to real estate. I get the thesis, but how does one technically hold, store, and (most importantly) SECURE physical gold hold...

Hi BP,I'm new to structuring partnerships. If I'm hunting the off-market deal, negotiating it and locking it up, and my partner is bringing in the down payment and (possibly) rehab costs, what is a fair equity/cash f...

I consistently hear pundits and investors talk about the "retail apocalypse" and how physical retail is dead. Although I do agree that this sector has been hit especially hard by the ascent of Amazon and other online ...

How much value does a new central air system add to a property in your area?
Assuming the house had nothing but a gas wall heater (required by code), and you're putting in a complete HVAC system, with ductwork, compre...

We have met with two "financial advisors", and they both knew nothing about real estate, or commodities, or gold, etc....They were actually stock brokers, and that's about it. Does anyone have a financial advisor who...

Looking for some constructive investment community discourse as I've had a few clients reach out recently about settling transactions in 'alternative' currencies or trading for real property. This is not intended to b...

Are we as a world going to survive this current economic crisis? Will all this turmoil lead to more declines and eventually Anarchy?? Share your opinions.

Greetings Fellow BiggerPockets Fans & Followers,Am Isaac from Baltimore, MD, working full time in public service and trying to become an entrepreneur/investor/Mr. Real Estate somebody. Not sure how to introduce my...

I have a wealthy friend who owns numerous businesses. He is a hardcore believer in stock piling gold. Anyone here mess with it?