Those With Goals Are 10x More Likely to Succeed: Here Are 15 Tips to Set Yours
I am sure many of you are saying to yourself, “Goal setting for 2016? Isn’t this a little early?” It is the beginning of November, and it is actually a…
Managing & Scaling
How to Prove Tax Deductions as an Investor: A Guide to Tracking Receipts
Last week I sat down with a new client, Jesse, for some tax planning. He recently purchased his first few rental properties, and like many new investors, he wasn’t exactly…
The 4 Core Tenant Responsibilities Every Landlord Should Know
All of us are well-versed in what property management is designed to do for our tenants and our investment properties. When we consider property maintenance, we usually think of those…
15 Things Every Newbie Needs to Know About Starting a Business
Starting a business is exciting — and scary. I’ve started more businesses than I’d care to admit. In my experience, it’s a bit like driving through a heavy fog where you are only able…
Want to Land Deals? Better Stand Out in a Sea of Yellow Letters! Here’s How.
I’ve gotten really into Timothy Ferris’ podcast as of late (in addition to, not instead of, the BiggerPockets Podcast, of course). And I found myself thoroughly enamored by his discussion…
The Investor’s Guide to Vetting a Fixer-Upper: What to Look For on the Exterior
For the next post or two, I want to take a little more time on some specific things you can do as you are walking, viewing, and deciding on making an…
Long Term vs. Short Term Vacation Rentals: Which Strategy is Better for Investors?
Over the past few months when meeting with new vacation home owners, I’m often asked what would bring them the most return on their investment: renting their house to a long…
The Speech You Should Be Giving to Every Single Tenant Moving Into Your Rentals
You’ve dreamed of owning your first or second (or tenth) rental property. The exhaustive search of dozens, if not hundreds, of properties brought you down to the top two or…
It CAN Happen to You: How to Guard Against Dangerous Real Estate Scams & Squatters
A prospective tenant decides one day to take to Craigslist to find a new home. They see a property that catches their eye: well kept, great amenities, and at an…
Case Study of a 10-Unit Apartment: How I’ve Added $15k+ of Annual Cash Flow in 2 Years
An interesting discussion unfolded on the Forums last week, when Mindy Jensen started a thread called “What do you like to read about on the BiggerPockets blog?” As the conversation…
The Simple Reason Most Direct Mail Campaigns Fail to Produce Leads
When new investors start their first direct mail campaign, they often set sail with unrealistic expectations. After all, it can be a hard pill to swallow telling someone to spend…
What a Trashed, Mold-Infested Rental Taught Me About Out-of-State Investments
If you have been through a good number of houses–or even just one real stinker of a house–you know that feeling when you walk back out of the house. You…
3 Signs You’re Ready to Make the Jump to Full-Time Investor (& 3 Tips for Succeeding at it!)
Many real estate investors debate on whether or not they want to remain a part-time investor or allow it to become a full-time endeavor. After all, some investors have day…
