3 Simple Steps to Work Less While Getting More Accomplished
For me, deep work is not only helpful, it’s vital. I don’t want to work 50 hours per week. I want freedom. And something tells me you want the same.
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.
How to Get the IRS to Help Cover Your Real Estate Losses
I have yet to meet a real estate investor who hasn't lost money. The silver lining is we can minimize those losses by taking advantage of this loophole.
10 Simple, Everyday Things You MUST Do to Be a Successful Entrepreneur
Excellence isn't created in huge, sweeping actions—but rather in small, everyday habits built over time. Add these to your repertoire!
10 Seller Documents You May Need to Review When Buying a Rental
If you're buying a single-family home, documents may be minimal. But when buying a rental, multifamily, or commercial building, you’ll have a lot to review.
4 Ways Systems Make Landlording Easier, Simpler & More Profitable
Systems are repeatable processes that guide how a business operates at all times. It’s simply a way of doing good business consistently.
My Attorney Just Sent Me a HUGE Bill! (& How to Avoid a Similar Fate)
A good lawyer can be invaluable to investors. Use these tips to find a good one and make sure you keep their fees in check.
Why You Should Focus on Improving Your Strengths, Not Your Weaknesses
How many times have we heard, "I wish I did that better?" How many times have we said it ourselves? We should relegate that sentiment to the back burner.
7 Common Myths About Rental Property Taxation—Dispelled
Time and time again, I see people asking tax questions and receiving conflicting answers. Today, I'm dispelling tax myths related to real estate investors.
Why You Need These Landlord Forms (& How We Can Help!)
Let us save you thousands of dollars in lawyer fees (not to mention headaches) with this collection of state-specific forms for landlords.
7 Reasons Bonuses and Incentives Don’t Work (& What Actually Does)
Motivating others has always been difficult. That's true whether it comes to employees, vendors, our children, colleagues—or even ourselves for that matter.
What a Litigation Nightmare Looks Like (And How to Stay Out of One)
Don't get caught in a litigation nightmare. Learn what a lawsuit could mean for you, and how to avoid suits with rock-solid asset protection techniques.
3 Steps to Use an Anonymous Trust to Hide Company Ownership
We're sure that you are honest, smart, and probably incredibly good-looking. But anonymity has nothing to do with all of that, so read this very carefully.
How We’ve Improved Our Tenant Delinquency With Custom Automation
This is part of a series of projects we’ve implemented for our rentals. Here's how we automated delinquency reports and follow up with delinquent tenants.
