Joshua Dorkin

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Joshua Dorkin (@jrdorkin) is the founder and CEO of BiggerPockets.Mr. Dorkin's vision for BiggerPockets has helped to propel it into becoming one of the top real estate destinations online. His vision for the site and its future has brought national press attention to both Mr. Dorkin and to BiggerPockets.

Joshua has written 570 article(s) for the BiggerPockets Blog.

BiggerPockets News

The Latest on the BiggerPockets Real Estate Investing Conference 2012

by Joshua Dorkin | December 26, 2011

As most of you probably already know [ 12/21/11 Press Release ], a few weeks back we launched our BiggerPockets Real Estate Investing Summit 2012 – a conference to take place at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO on March 23-23. The event has been coming together great, as is our fantastic lineup of [...]

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BiggerPockets News

BiggerPockets.com Turns 7 – Happy Birthday!

by Joshua Dorkin | October 22, 2011

On October 22, 2004, while teaching high school in Los Angeles and worrying about my own personal real estate investments, I created BiggerPockets. The seven years that have passed since then, have seen what was intended to be a resource for my own personal needs, turn into the greatest platform online for real estate investors [...]

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Real Estate Interviews

What is ARV or “After Repair Value”?

by Joshua Dorkin | September 14, 2011

Will Barnard is a real estate rehabber out of Southern California. In our interview with Will (5:48 minutes), we learn what ARV or After Repair Value is, and how a house flipper would go about calculating this value. We also learn about finding comps and why ARV is so important. You can also learn more [...]

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Real Estate Interviews

Interview with Chris Clothier of Memphis Invest: Turn-Key Real Estate Investments & Landlording

by Joshua Dorkin | September 9, 2011

Chris Clothier is a real estate investor, and co-owner of the turn-key real estate investment firm, Memphis Invest. In our interview with Chris (45:13 minutes), we discuss a wide-range of topics pertinent to both novice and experienced investors alike, including: how to manage your portfolio, establishing a selection criteria for your properties, the need for [...]

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Real Estate Interviews

Interview with Commercial Real Estate Investor, Joel Owens on Multifamily & Retail Investments

by Joshua Dorkin | August 30, 2011

Joel Owens is a commercial real estate investor, CRE broker, and a long time BiggerPockets member. In our interview with Joel (34:59 minutes), we discuss land development for commercial projects, owner financing multi-families, how to get started in commercial, triple net lease deals, wealth creation vs. wealth preservation, how to look out for retail deals [...]

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Real Estate Interviews

Interview with Kevin Kaczmarek on Note Investing, SDIRAs, and Starting Out in Real Estate

by Joshua Dorkin | August 17, 2011

Kevin Kaczmarek is a real estate investor and expert in land contracts (note investing) who started out wholesaling. In our interview with Kevin (30:10 minutes), we talk about advanced note investing strategies, tips for getting started in real estate, using self-directed IRAs for real estate investing, and how BiggerPockets has helped his business to grow [...]

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Real Estate Interviews

Interview with Jonathan Rivera on Real Estate Investing, Social Media & Marketing

by Joshua Dorkin | August 2, 2011

Jonathan Rivera aka Real Tech Guy is a real estate investor and expert in marketing through social media for real estate professionals and investors; he is also the creator of Facebook’s hugely popular Real Estate Referral Group. In our interview (19:35 minutes), we discuss his ventures as a landlord and rehabber, investing in low-income neighborhoods, [...]

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Real Estate Interviews

Real Estate Investing Over the Decades: An Interview with Jeff Brown

by Joshua Dorkin | July 20, 2011

Jeff Brown aka BawldGuy is a real estate investor and retirement planning specialist. In our interview (34:42 minutes), we talk about his career through the decades, how investing, financing, and the real estate markets have changed over that period, and delve into real estate investing with an eye on retirement. Jeff is one of the [...]

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Real Estate Interviews

Real Estate Note Investing 101: An Interview with Loc Rao

by Joshua Dorkin | July 13, 2011

Loc Rao is a real estate note investor who gives generously of his time to help other investors. In our interview with Loc (26:53 minutes), we cover all the basics of note investing and then some. If you’re looking for alternative investment strategies and have an interest in real estate paper, notes, or mortgages, then [...]

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Real Estate Interviews

Getting the Bank to Say Yes! An Interview with Greg Brister

by Joshua Dorkin | July 6, 2011

In our interview with real estate investor, Greg Brister (13:38 minutes), we get into how to deal with your banker in order to get your loan closed. Learn what due diligence you need to do and how to prepare your documents before you walk in the door of the bank. Greg also walks us through [...]

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Real Estate Interviews

Turn-Key Property Investing: An Interview with Ken Corsini

by Joshua Dorkin | June 29, 2011

Ken Corsini is a real estate investor and founder of Georgia Residential Partners, a Turn-Key property investment firm. In our interview with Ken (12:56 minutes), we get into topics including why to get into turn-key properties, who might consider these investments, the benefits and negatives of a turn-key property investment, what to expect with these [...]

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Real Estate Interviews

Interview with House Flipper & Real Estate Rehabber: Tom Tarrant

by Joshua Dorkin | June 21, 2011

Tom Tarrant is a real estate rehabber or house flipper, and one of the top real estate investing bloggers out there. In our interview with Tom (30:44 minutes), we get into topics including real estate blogging, building credibility, how your blog can be used to increase dealflow, rehabbing strategies, picking the right house, a unique [...]

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Real Estate Interviews

Interview with Real Estate Investor: John Fedro on Mobile Homes

by Joshua Dorkin | June 18, 2011

John Fedro is a mobile home real estate investor and coach. In our interview with John (25:16 minutes), we get into topics such as starting out in mobile homes, why you need to know as many real estate strategies as possible, why “secrets” won’t make or break your business, a day in the life of [...]

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Real Estate Interviews

Interview with Real Estate Investor: Joey Ragona (yep, he’s Canadian!)

by Joshua Dorkin | June 13, 2011

Joey Ragona is a real estate investor from Oakville, Ontario (WAY up north – somewhere in a place called Canada). In our interview with Joey (28:08 minutes), we get into topics such as building and running a business without distractions, targeting the most appropriate tenants, investing in single family homes, joint venture partnerships, investing in [...]

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Real Estate Interviews

Interview with Hard Money Lender & Real Estate Investor: Kevin Amolsch

by Joshua Dorkin | June 7, 2011

Kevin Amolsch is a real estate investor and hard money lender located in the Denver, Colorado area. In our interview with Kevin (26:54 minutes), we get some great tips about topics such as using owner financing, lease options, wholesaling, building a portfolio, the life of a landlord, tenant screening, building wealth, and hard money loans. [...]

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