4 Important Steps to Bounce Back After Losing Money on a Deal
It's not a matter of if but when a bad deal will happen to you. Bounce back as quickly and resiliently as possible with these expert tips.
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.
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20 Books That Will Change Your Life in 2017 [Video]
It's been said, "You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read.” So read THESE!
4 Reasons Introverts Make Great Real Estate Salespeople
Traditionally, introverts are not thought to be suited to sales. But some of their traits actually make them perfect for closing real estate deals.
How to Make $20k in 2 Weeks: A Step-by-Step Guide
Yes, it can be done. Learn how one investor netted $20k in just two weeks using real estate -- and how you can replicate the process yourself!
The Exercise That Drove Me to Reevaluate My Cubicle Life, Purchase a Triplex & Start 2 Businesses
This investor started in a cubicle job, but this simple exercise changed everything. Learn to step outside of your routine & turbocharge your goals here!
Newbies: Want to Start Closing Deals? Consider Using the 10/4 Rule.
Does finding funding and landing that first deal seem incredibly daunting? This simple rule may help you take real action.
How I Made $575k From One Deal In Five Months — And How You Can, Too
Think it's not possible? Learn how one writer went from working 12-hour days to owning $5M in assets, with the first deal netting $575k.
What I Learned by Jumping Into Real Estate Full-Time (& Failing Miserably)
In our culture, failure is often seem as something to be avoided at all costs. In reality, failure can be invaluable to ultimate success.
2 Ways to Celebrate Independence Day as a Real Estate Professional
More than most, real estate professionals understand the privilege of being able to freely pursue the life they choose. Here's how to channel that this 4th.
12 Competitive Advantages to Develop for an Investing Edge So Strong, It’s Almost Unfair
How do you compete with a sea of investors more experienced than you? Better choose a competitive advantage -- and develop it into a finely tuned skill.
Investors: Think Real Estate Agents are Useless for Finding Great Deals? Consider THIS.
Are you a real estate investor who is frustrated or disappointed with the performance of your agent? It might not be all their fault. Learn why here.
Real Estate Investing: So Easy a 14-Year-Old Can Do It!
What's holding YOU back from investing -- time, money, risk? Watch your limitations melt away as you learn about this AMAZING 14-year-old homebuyer!
7 Common Challenges Real Estate Note Investors Face
Real estate notes are a great, passive way to build wealth -- but, as with any investment, they don't come without risks and challenges. Learn more here.
