Moving Yourself or Your Money Outside of the U.S.: What You Need to Know
Before you start packing, you'll want to be aware of your responsibilities when it comes to taxes and the law for those moving out of the country. Uncle Sam likes…
Real Estate Business Management
Business Management can often be similar across many industries and types of enterprises. Successful real estate investors treat their investments like a business and run them professionally. This section of the BiggerPockets Blog contains articles that can help journeyman investors systematize and professionally run their real estate businesses. Topics include hiring, management, business policy, and scaling. These articles are written by some of the best investors in the business, and in regions throughout the country.
The Two Must-Attend Real Estate Conferences for Investors
There are a lot of real estate conferences out there—but which ones are actually worth your time as an investor? Here are two conferences that offer true value, not just…
Your Reputation is Everything. Guard it With Your Life.
As Warren Buffet put it, "It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently." In other…
6 Highly Common Reasons Real Estate Syndicators Fail
Why do so many real estate deal sponsors fail — while others seem to effortlessly raise and close deals? In my experience, these are the catalysts that have caused sponsors,…
3 Tips to Get Your Real Estate Startup Up and Running
Real estate is still red hot in most parts of the country, but there are more ways to profit from this sector than simply making traditional investments. As many entrepreneurs…
8 Low-Cost Ways to Dramatically Increase the Value of Your Rental Property
Having a decent rental property guarantees a steady cash flow as long as you manage that property well. In fact, the biggest contributor to your cash flow is your ability…
How to Legally Disinherit Someone Using a Will or Trust
Sometimes, the apple falls very away from the tree. All sorts of circumstances can lead to wanting to disinherit an heir. Sometimes, they're positive reasons. Others, not so much. Here's…
What You Should Be Investing In (Besides Real Estate)
Real estate is an awesome investment. It is really essential. Still, there is something even more important for us all to invest in.
The 3 Most Common Mistakes People Make When Planning Their Estates
Of course, you CAN learn to do plan your own estate. But like anything finance driven, it’s more confusing than a Matrix sequel, and you've got way more choices than…
What You Should Know About Registered Agents for Your Out-of-State LLC
Savvy investors often get around the limits of their home state laws by forming an LLC in a state that is more favorable to LLCs. But did you know that…
Plan Asset Rules: Read This Before Investing Your Retirement Funds!
When it comes to your retirement accounts, you don't just to answer the IRS. You've got buddies at the Department of Labor, too. The Department of Labor's Plan Asset Rules…
Investing With Your Spouse? STOP and Read These 4 Survival Tips!
Working in a real estate business with your spouse can be an awesome, strengthening experience—or a complete fail. Follow these tips to survive!
5 Steps You Can Take Now to Ensure Solo 401k Compliance
Solo 401ks may seem like a dream come true, but when you’re busy investing or running a business, the management of a 401k can get overlooked. Mistakes can be costly.…
