5 Ways to Get More Out of Networking Events as a Newbie
Working with others may pose challenges and bite into your profit, but you won't make it easier on yourself by going it alone—especially as a new investor.
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 6 Non-Negotiable Habits of Elite Real Estate Investors
Leaders are made not from grand gestures but from small actions performed day in and day out. Adopt these habits—and watch your business improve.
7 Ways to Screw Up Your Kid’s Financial Future (& How to Avoid It)
What are some ways parents do a disservice to their children when it comes to personal finance education? This article examines a few ways parents can hurt (or help) their…
Feeling Frustrated? Here’s How to Make Real Estate Less Stressful
Real estate is sometimes a stressful business. That being the case, I think there is a certain character trait that either makes or breaks real estate investors (especially those who…
How to Ask for a Raise (and Get It)
You want more money, and you’re confident you deserve it. Maybe you’ve taken on more responsibilities, closed some big deals, or have generally been exceeding expectations—whatever it is, you know…
How to Make the Most of Your Time—Figuratively AND Literally
I want to talk with you about how to maximize your time. Now, I don't mean time-management techniques or hacks or anything like that. What I mean is taking a…
13 Habits the Vast Majority of Successful Leaders Share
Habits are a powerful and undeniable part of every human. So what habits drive success and productivity? Those who make their way to the top don't do so accidentally. Instead,…
How to Master the Elevator Pitch and the Nutshell Resume
Being able to quickly state your mission when meeting new people is critical to success. Master the elevator pitch and make new connections with these tips.
Looking Back, Racing Toward Retirement Was a BIG Mistake
I never dreamed I’d retire before I hit 34. But I did. Once a high energy entrepreneur, I suddenly went from 100 miles per hour to zero. I wasn't happy.…
The 5 Biggest Mistakes I’ve Made in My Real Estate Investing Career
Why make your own mistakes when you can learn from others'? Here's what one experienced investor would change about his path if he knew then what he knows now.
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…
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…
