BiggerPockets Wrapped: What You Were Reading, Listening To, & Watching in 2020

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This is BiggerPockets’ 2020 year in review. Here’s the top content real estate investors, personal finance aficionados, and entrepreneurs were reading on our blog, listening to on our podcasts, and watching on our YouTube channel over the last 365 days.

10. “2020 BPInsights Market Study: Top 25 U.S. Cities for Cash Flow & Appreciation” by David Meyer

BiggerPockets Insights examined 552 U.S. markets to help investors of all niches and experience levels find the best opportunities for cash flow and appreciation. Get the list here!

9. “Investor Spotlight: $10K per Month in 4 Years & Retired at 31 With Ryan Chaw” by BiggerPockets

Full-time pharmacist and side-hustling real estate investor Ryan Chaw bought his first rental in 2016. Four years later, he’s bringing in $10,755/month.

8. “13 Books to Take Beginners From Zero to Real Estate Investing Hero” by Connor Anderson

There are tons of books on real estate, personal finance, personal development, and motivation. Which are the best for newbie investors?

7. “6 Life Laws That Will Make You Rich” by Brandon Turner

The laws of human nature are observable things in society that work almost all the time—the Pareto principle is one. Similarly, there are laws of human nature that can make you wealthy.

6. “House Hackers: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Use an LLC for Rental Property” by Matt Faircloth

Setting up an LLC for rental property isn’t as difficult as you think, but there are times to keep your investment properties in your own name—like when you’re house hacking.

5. “Warning: 5 Reasons the 2020 Recession Will Be Far Worse Than 2008” by Bryce Robertson

Data show we’re on the precipice of one of the largest economic shifts of our lifetime. Learn how to best prepare (and why you need to do so ASAP) for what lies ahead.

4. “Property Lien Search: How to Find Out About a Lien on Property” by Josh Dorkin

Performing a property lien search is an important part of due diligence when buying a house or investment property. If there’s a lien on property, it’s a matter of public record—get the ins and outs of the process here.

3. “Are Your Tenants Unable to Pay Rent Due to Coronavirus? Here’s What to Do” by Brandon Turner

With many out of work due to the coronavirus, social distancing, and business closures, it’s inevitable that some people won’t have money for housing. And as a landlord, some of these unemployed workers are renting from us. So, if tenants can’t pay rent, what do you do?

2. “Sorry, But Investing in Rentals Won’t Build Massive Wealth—THIS Will” by Brandon Hall

If you want to generate massive wealth in a relatively short amount of time, owning rental properties will not be your primary driver of such growth. Let me explain why and reveal the way in which the wealthiest people achieve a high net worth that lasts for generations.

1. “5 Ways the Next Recession Can Make You Rich” by Philip Michael

In light of the pandemic, many foresee a recession on the horizon—while others contest it’s already happening. Despite dark forecasts from economists and Wall Street experts, every cloud has a silver lining—and a recession is no different.

BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

Episode 368: “$3,500 per Month From One BRRRR Deal With Palak Shah”

On this show: accelerated wealth-building through leverage and systems. Our guest walks us through how she built a $4M portfolio in just three years by “supercharging” the BRRRR strategy.

BiggerPockets Money Podcast

Episode 110: “Systematically Increasing Income and Intentionally Decreasing Spending with A Purple Life”

When this guest first heard about financial independence, she wasn’t interested. But a couple years later, she changed her mind, adjusted her spending, and started aggressively saving and investing. Fast forward to today, and she’s preparing to retire and travel the world.

BiggerPockets Business Podcast

Episode 51: “Business Opportunity Is Knocking… Answer the Door! With Nigel Guisinger”

This show is a wake-up call for young and hungry entrepreneurs. The main message: there is a massive wealth transfer underway in this country. An entire generation of business owners is reaching retirement age, and most don’t have a clear succession plan in place.

Real Estate Rookie Podcast

Episode 23: “From Dave Ramsey Disciple to No-Money-Down Real Estate Investor with Sarah Brandenberger”

Interested in real estate investing… but wary of taking on debt? That’s the situation our guest found herself in. She shares her journey from a staunchly anti-debt penny pincher to a creative financier raising private money.

5. “BRRRR Property Deal Analysis (Floor Plans, Rehab, & More!)” by Tarl Yarber

Learn the ins and outs of the BRRRR investment strategy, as fix and flipper Tarl Yarber walks through a property anaysis and explains all the numbers behind the deal.

4. “Before & After: An Affordable DIY Kitchen Renovation” by Investor Girl Britt

Looking for inexpensive ways to remodel an outdated kitchen? Find out how to DIY everything from cabinets to countertops to range hoods and more for under $3,200. Plus, see before and after photos and learn helpful tips from DIY expert Investor Girl Britt.

3. “How This Real Estate Investor Went From 1 to 37 Rental Property Units in Less Than 1.5 Years” by Alexander Felice

Meet Josh Rathbun, an ambitious investor who has been buying small portfolios and growing his door count in an impressively short amount of time.

2. “How To Build MASSIVE Wealth During A Recession (The 5 Principles Of Wealth)” by Brandon Turner

Not only did I build a foundation during the last recession that led me to become a millionaire as we climbed out of it, but I also helped other people in the process. Many successful businesses have done the same—Disney, FedEx, Microsoft.

1. “8 Steps To Buying Your First Rental Property” by Brandon Turner

Gain time freedom and financial freedom through the power of rental property investing. Here’s the step-by-step process for getting started.

What BiggerPockets content did you enjoy this year? What are we missing?

Tell us what you want to read, listen to, and watch in 2021 in the comment section below.

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