5 Types of Insurance You May Need if You Run a Real Estate Business
For those wanting a full profile of insurance coverage, here are 5 types you may be overlooking that your business might need. Don’t be caught unprepared.
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.
Maybe You Shouldn’t Start an Entity. Consider 4 Alternative Asset Protection Strategies Instead.
Starting out, I knew I had to find ways to protect my assets. For me, these strategies went a long way towards limiting risk before starting my first LLC.
The Psychology of Unity: Why Real Estate Truly is a “Relationships” Business
Building rapport is a constant in real estate. It increases the odds that when the time comes, you will be top of mind for those whose business you need.
How to Best Calculate the Improvement Ratio to Increase Annual Depreciation
The IRS allows depreciation expense to be written off -- so how do you best handle this perk? Learn exactly how to use this tax-saving calculation here!
An Investor Analyzes: When Does it Make Sense to Pay Off Your Properties?
Paying off your real estate might feel good -- but is it always the best financial choice? Take a deeper look from an investor's perspective here!
Property Depreciation: Why the Tax Benefits Could Come Back to Bite You
The tax benefits from property depreciation are a big perk, right? Be SURE to read up on the downside before you bank on this as a way to save money!
The Secret the Rich Understand About Building Wealth (And No, It’s Not All About Cash Flow)
Investors often believe cash flow is king. But is that REALLY true? In the quest to build lasting wealth, there's a secret we're often not told. Here it is.
The 12 Vital Elements of a Landlord’s Office
As a landlord, you need an office. It doesn’t matter where. You simply need a centralized location where you can keep your rental business in order.
How to Use Interest-Based Negotiation to Close True Win-Win Deals
Interest-based negotiation allows you to work on the same side to find a solution rather than as antagonists. In other words, it's a win-win.
At Age 26, I’m on the Brink of Financial Freedom: Here’s How I Did It
Easy? Not at all. Worth it? Absolutely. If you're willing to sacrifice now, you CAN set yourself up for an amazing future. Learn how one investor did it.
The Hidden Cash Flow Killer Most Rental Owners Don’t Consider
When considering reasons for low cash flow, you're likely to think about unit vacancy or utilities. But there's another factor that most take for granted
How to Use the Scarcity Principle to Your Advantage in Real Estate Investing
Indeed, there are a thousand uses of the scarcity principle. The important thing is simply to remember it exists, both when selling and when being sold.
20 Can’t-Miss Rental Property Write Offs
Rental property write-offs decrease your taxable income. The more write-offs you have, the less you have to pay in taxes. Here are 20 deductions you should never skip.
