At What Age Is It Too Late to Invest in Real Estate?
Whoever first said, “Youth is wasted on the young,” was a genius! I'm one of the millions of people who squandered my 20s, 30s, and even my 40s. But I…
Personal Development & Goals
Real estate investing is a continual learning process. Mistakes and lessons learned characterize almost every investor's career. The great thing about BiggerPockets is that it allows you to learn from the triumphs and failures of other investors around the country. Spending the time to learn from others' experience can significantly speed up your real estate portfolio growth and help you to avoid setbacks. This section of the BiggerPockets Blog is dedicated to those types of posts that help investors become successful in real estate and avoid mistakes that others have made in the past. You can read up on more similar stories and discussions in our Real Estate Success Stories Forum.
7 Deadly Sins That Cause Real Estate Investors to Fail
If you want to be successful in your real estate investing career, make sure to steer clear of the sins that oftentimes plague beginner investors. Learn what to look for…
The Colossal Fail: How a Hard Landing Can Make You a Better Investor
Everyone wants to talk about success. But what about failure? When we fail, we learn the most important lessons. Here's how to leverage your mistakes, turning the bad into something…
7 Life-Changing Lessons I Wish I Knew as a Real Estate Newbie
When you're starting out as an investor, the fear of what you don't know can paralyze you. Here's the good thing: You're not alone. This article will help.
Beyond Cash Flow: How I Used Investing to Buy Real Estate in My “Happy Place”
It's not all about wealth building & ROI. Real estate can help us achieve fulfillment & purpose. Here's how investing can fund meaningful getaways & more!
4 Reasons You Should Attend a Real Estate Investing Conference This Year
Thinking of attending a real estate investing conference? Maybe you're having a hard time committing due to all the competing areas in life—family, kids, job, etc. I know it can…
I JUST Quit My Job to Invest: These 4 Lessons Helped Me Get Here
Is your goal to quit your 9 to 5 to invest in real estate? This investor just did. Here's his advice for those who want to do the same and…
11 Ways to Create a Quantum Leap in Your Personal & Business Success
In order to dramatically advance at anything, there are several concepts you must acknowledge. From there, there's of course action to take and hard work to put in. Reading this…
5 Tactics to Overcome Fear and Start Investing NOW!
Whether you're a would-be investor who hasn't started yet or an active investor who's nervous to take things to the next level, fear may be the only thing holding you…
3 Habits of Incredibly Lucky People (For Better Fortune in Business & Life!)
Ever heard that "you make your own luck"? Get advice here on how to STOP waiting for luck to find you—and how to start creating your own good fortune!
5 Life-Changing Productivity Strategies (Find More Time & Feel Less Stressed!)
How does one stay productive when there are numerous deadlines to meet and distractions to dodge? Here are a few productivity strategies that have changed my life—from the 80/20 rule…
How to Use Action to Overcome Fear and Procrastination
Don't get me wrong; it's vital to learn before you jump into real estate. But you don't want to settle for just learning, putting off the date of beginning.
The Least Discussed Reason Wannabe Investors Don’t Take Action (& How to Overcome It!)
There are many reasons (ahem - excuses) that some would-be real estate investors fail to get started. You've probably heard the money, time, and experience excuses. There is one reason…
