Hi! This is my first post and I'm a total rookie. I've read some BiggerPockets books, listened to the podcasts, and I've finally decided to actually go for it and try my hand at investing!A close friend I met here in ...

POLL: What are the areas to NOT invest in in Pittsburgh and the surround areas? This can be defined at C- or below areas that are the biggest headaches. There is a lot of speculation in the market today with the "next...

There is an abandoned property next to my rental that has vegetation that is so overgrown you can't see the house.  A tree is so overgrown it knocked down my fence and the roots are invading the yard.  The property ha...

I’m currently in the Pittsburgh area I’m recently been try to land a wholesale deal I’ve cold call put sign up even email people I just can’t land that first deal is there any tips or guidance one can offer Thanks for...

My wife and I most recently bought our first personal house and I've been educating myself on real estate investing ever since.  When making a few repairs, we had taken out a personal loan for about 5k @ 9.9%.  We cle...

Hello Everyone!I am a newbie coming out of lurker mode.  I am originally from Pittsburgh, have been living in Akron, OH for about 18 years.  I am currently in higher education in enrollment management with several mas...

What do you guys think about rental market in Pennsylvania?

I’m a newbie from south east Idaho.  My area is definitely appreciating, but rents are too low for the price of property.  Bought 2 single family homes in Dayton Ohio last month still in process of getting title/rehab...

After months of reading and researching throughout BP, I've re-evaluated what I'm looking to do with my RE investment goals and am aiming to purchase my first property this year.Basically, I am looking at out of state...

If you had $100,000, no debt, no investments and the knowledge you have now, what would you do with it???