The Best Retirement Plans for Investors: The Battle Between the Solo(k) and IRA
There has been a lot of buzz in the real estate community about some of the benefits of “QRPs.” What exactly are QRPs? Do these benefits really exist? Or is…
Personal Finance
Strong personal finance and financial literacy lays the groundwork for much investing and business success. Here, you'll find hundreds of articles written by personal finance experts on topics like saving, earning more, and investing. A strong knowledge of personal finance can seriously expedite your real estate investing career. A great credit score, some cash in the bank, and strong stable income can be invaluable assets for those looking to begin or add to their real estate portfolio. For a more in-depth discussion and debate about best practices in personal finance, you may want to check out the Personal Finance Forum.
How to “Really” Enjoy Your Retirement – And Why Most Americans Won’t
This is very personal to me. In large part, the last three years have been spent addressing the problem we all see with Boomers, which is their horrible track record…
Gaining Financial Freedom is Easier than You Think
It’s what we all want, right? Of course, “freedom” can mean different things to different people, but I would say a general definition of financial freedom is: Not having to…
4 Ways To Build Your Credit Score Today (Without Spending Any Extra Time)
As a commercial real estate and corporate underwriter, I have a very different view of credit scores than most. A simple score that gives no credence to an individuals income,…
6 Do’s and Don’ts of Self-Directed Retirement Investing
If you have taxes due for the September or October 15th deadline, you may want to work with your tax advisor to find ways to pay towards your retirement account…
Good Versus Bad Debt? I Don’t Care When Investing
Recently, I wrote about what I think is a common misconception, in that a long-term rental must meet the 2% rule to be a good investment. I think another misconception…
STOP! Don’t Cut Up Your Credit Cards if You Care About Your Credit
Before you cut up your credit cards in an attempt to curb spending, or purge old accounts, stop and consider the consequences. It seems rational to close off old credit…
How to Score Big! The Truth Behind Credit Reports and Your Credit Score.
The links to third-party products and services on this page are affiliate links, meaning that BiggerPockets may earn a commission (at no additional cost to you) if you click through…
What’s the difference between ROI and CAP Rate?
One of our newer forum members recently asked: “What’s the difference between ROI and CAP Rate?” Thanks to one of our resident experts, Ryan Webber, he got a perfect answer:…
Two Easy Strategies to Help You Become a Millionaire
I know that BiggerPockets.com is a website devoted to real estate investing, but our ultimate goal is to help our visitors find wealth. I was just reminded of a few…
How People Get Rich
Fortune Magazine: Buying buildings and land can be hugely profitable—or a huge headache. Meet five folks who are doing it right. By Ellen Florian Kratz and Oliver Ryan There’s something…
