More often than not, what stops aspiring new real estate investors from getting their first deal is simply fear. So how can those who are hesitant to invest conquer their fear of risk in order to get started on their investing journey? BiggerPockets Podcast guest Palak Shah explains.

Don’t spend your commute cursing at traffic. Or waste your bus or train ride fantasizing about how to punish the passenger eating egg salad. Or rupture your eardrums with death metal at the gym. Turn on these top business podcasts for real estate investors, and gain a wealth of knowledge you can ...

Having more knowledge isn’t (always) the answer. You need the right knowledge, at the right time, to craft a plan to execute. Then, far more important than continuing to consume book after book, you need to take action. Here are five titles to read now—then act!

When you look around at people who are ultra successful in some way—whether it’s their fitness or their finances or their friendships—it’s not that they’re any smarter. It’s not that they’re any more talented. They weren’t born with something special. Instead, they simply have a different mindset.

When I read a book, I don’t internalize it line by line. It’s too overwhelming to try to retain every bit of wisdom packed in the pages. Instead I take note of one big concept and make a point of implementing it. This approach of focusing on less actually allows me to retain more—and effect more ...

Other cultures seem to better grasp the notion of personal responsibility to the larger group. Yet here in the U.S., we are conditioned to reject accountability. We want to be free to do as we please. “Give me liberty or give me death.” But I argue accountability is not a punishment—it’s how thin...

Two decades into their successful climb, Starbucks probably thought they could do anything. But then, the company began making some critical mistakes that caused many to predict it would meet its demise. Here’s where they went wrong, how they got back on track, and what investors of all kinds can...

Do you ever get the feeling you aren’t as successful as you could be or aren’t making any progress on your goals? What are your goals exactly, and how do you plan to accomplish them? If you’re struggling with this, here are six books to help you improve your focus, control your day, and achieve y...

The key to making consistent gains in investing and in life is creating a high quality process and sticking to it, while evaluating and improving it over time. Here’s how I plan to do just that, and how you can, too.

The time has come. After almost three fantastic years of being a BiggerPockets employee, it is time for me to transition from employee to employer. I have been thinking about this decision for months—I even spent 10 uninterrupted days at a meditation retreat toiling over it. The right choice beca...

Why do you invest in real estate? Reflecting on my mindset when I started, I realize I was young, dumb, and just wanted to be an “investor.” I now know that there is a lot more to it. Learn why establishing your end goal should be your very first step toward investing success.

A mentor can absolutely mean the difference between success and giving up. If you’re seeking guidance from an experienced investor—but aren’t sure where to find one or how to talk them into helping you—try these tactics.