Investing in Cheap Real Estate: Is a $30,000 House Necessarily a “Pig”?
Well, yes. It’s a pig! But… And here we go with another installment in my by-now-infamous series dealing with $30,000 houses in the Midwest. I want to add a couple…
Finding Deals
Analyze any real estate deal like the pros.
3 Not-So-Obvious Secrets to Masterful Real Estate Negotiation
What is the secret to mastering real estate negotiation? Let me give you an insider tip right now: It doesn’t have anything to do with low balling the seller, trying to…
What Kind of Property Makes the Best Rental?
(The following is an excerpt from the new book from BiggerPockets, The Book on Rental Property Investing. If you are looking to buy more rental properties this year, pick up…
4 Simple Steps to Successfully Analyzing a Real Estate or Note Deal
Do you ever find yourself trying to create, or justify, a real estate or note deal? This is especially common with newer investors, who may be on the fence about…
Why All Investors Should Understand the Gross Rent Multiplier
The gross rent multiplier (GRM) is a ratio of property value to income for buy and hold investments. That’s it. It’s the simplest equation in investing. While there is a…
Blindly Following the 70% ARV Formula is For Fools: Here’s Why
One thing that I see continually — not just in Forum discussions, but from my colleagues and fellow investors at meet ups — is the need to stick to some…
Types of Deed & Ways to Take Title: Everything Investors Should Know
Before I got my real estate license, I had bought and sold 10 properties. I had never given any thought to the type of deed conveyed. In fact, I didn’t…
The Stupid-Simple Truth on How to Buy More Real Estate Deals
“I can’t find any good deals, Brandon.” I hear this over and over and over from individuals on BiggerPockets and out in the real world. And I get it. It’s…
Cap Rate: How to Best Evaluate & Interpret a Property’s Numbers
Most investing decisions come down to math. Property evaluation is too complex without it. If you really understand the benefits and limitations of the most common investment equations, you’ll make…
#AskBP 024: What is a Good Return on Investment (ROI) to Look for When Investing in Rental Properties?
10%? 15%? 20%? We can talk about finding good deals all day long, but what does that even mean? That’s the question Brandon dives into today on this episode of…
#AskBP 019: If It’s All I Can Afford, Should I Invest in War Zone Real Estate?
In many parts of the world, the only affordable real estate is in low-income, possibly-dangerous neighborhoods. When first getting started, is it okay to invest in these neighborhoods? The answer…
Strike Price vs. Goal Price: How to NOT Leave Money on the Table When Negotiating
There is no question that having a strike price is an invaluable tool not only when it comes to real estate investing, but with any sort of large purchase. After all,…
