Hey, Introverts! Here Are 4 Ways to Be a Better Networker
Let's talk about networking—both locally at meetups and digitally on sites like BiggerPockets. Most people know they need to step up their networking game to succeed in business, but they…
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.
The 13 Best Real Estate & Personal Finance Podcasts Right Now
My favorite real estate or personal finance podcast is the one I’m listening to at that moment. I love any show that answers questions I have or adds value to…
7 Fiction Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read
There's no shortage of business books out there. But sometimes you're in the mood for something different—and these books deliver powerful lessons, too.
6 Reasons You Might Be Struggling to Succeed (& How to Fix Them!)
After starting a business, you might find yourself wondering why things haven't taken off as you anticipated. This issue could be plaguing your real estate business, a startup, maybe even…
3 Ways to Develop a Winning Mindset
This shouldn't come as a surprise, but did you know that the biggest reason for success isn’t effort or education? It’s not even talent. It’s your mindset. So how do…
The 3 Critical Elements of Human Happiness (& Why Unlimited Money Isn’t Enough)
Could you be successful in your work and well grounded in the connections you've made in life and still have something that eats you up inside? Unequivocally, yes. So what's…
Investing NOW So You Can Have the Lifestyle You Want LATER? You’re Doing it Wrong.
Are you working hard now so that eventually you can live the life you want? Here's how you can start living that life TODAY, supported by your investments.
Interview: Todd Smith on Earning $27M Over 23 Years & His Book Little Things Matter
I had the fortune of interviewing a good friend recently on my podcast. Todd Smith from Sarasota, Florida has been an entrepreneur for over 35 years and has enjoyed extraordinary…
Stop Telling Me I Need to Wake Up Early to Be Successful
Wake up when you want. Make whatever hours you keep count. Don’t feel guilty for sleeping in. Focus on producing results whenever you so please.
The Case for Not Owning a TV
The average American watches an incredible five hours of television a day! That means we spend 20.8 percent of our lives sitting in front of a screen.
6 Questions to Ask If You Plan to Raise Money for Real Estate Deals
Before attempting any new real estate fundraising campaigns, make sure you’ve considered these six factors and how you’ll handle them.
How I Hacked a Half-Million Dollar House in LA as a Full-time Student & Violinist
Last year, I finally took the plunge into real estate investing by diving headfirst into the Los Angeles real estate market and buying my first property, a 4-bed/3-bath house hack.…
Everyone Has a Retirement Plan, But Most Fall Short. Here’s How to Be Different.
The use of strategies incorporating true synergy is central to increasing the odds of arriving at retirement sooner, with more income. Plans not employing synergy will not, cannot produce the…
