The 3-Step Exercise to Help You Work Towards the Life You Want
There’s this million dollar question I ask my clients during our first meeting. After we discuss their financial goals for “retirement” and the why behind those goals, I pause for…
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 Incredibly Simple (Free) App That’s Going to Revolutionize How You Manage Real Estate Projects Forever
Have you ever enjoyed dinner at a fabulous restaurant or experienced incredible customer service at a local store? What’s the first thing you want to do? If you are anything like me,…
Single Family vs. Multifamily: Which is the Better Investment?
I get asked a lot, “Hey Michael, I’m interested in cash flow real estate investments. What’s better: single family rentals or multifamily properties?” It’s difficult to answer this question definitively,…
Investor Seeks Joint Venture Partner: How to Find the Perfect Match
Finding the perfect someone is what life is all about, right? You can fill out a thorough hour-long questionnaire on eHarmony and Match.com. They know all the questions to ask to…
7 Intuitive Tech Tools to Streamline Your Wholesaling Business
Is managing your phone calls and seller leads on paper or with Microsoft Excel driving you mad? If so, then I know exactly where you’re coming from. If you’re like…
The Pumpkin Plan: A 7 Step Process for Fast Business Growth
I recently read what I believe is one of the best business books on the market. It is called The Pumpkin Plan by Michael Michalowicz. This book lays out a…
7 Daily Steps to Steadily Build a Real Estate Empire
Real estate can be a very hectic business. There are often many projects going on all at the same time, and every one of them needs attention right this second.…
6 Amenities to Ensure Repeat Business in Your Vacation Rental
If you have read some of my previous articles, you will know that I always say, “Owning a vacation home is just like owning a business. The goal is to…
10 Things Only Personal Finance Nerds Would Understand
At one point in high school, I was the captain of both the Math Club and the AV Club. I did school plays, enjoyed a game of Magic the Gathering…
Think Your Business Plan is Flawless? Don’t Forget This Key Element!
About a month ago my husband Matt and I were sitting in a real estate closing. We were doing the typical “closing” activities. We were busy signing paperwork and keeping…
22 Innovative Apps to Streamline Your Business (and Life)
It wasn’t that long ago that the word “app” wasn’t even a word. Now we not only have apps on our smart phones and computers, but we “need apps.” The idea…
5 Ways to Stand Above the Competition as a Property Manager
A huge part of being a property manager is learning how to market yourself and your company. You have to do it twice, after all: once to your client owners,…
A Personal Rant: I Can’t Stand Working with Contractors!
Yep, I said it. I absolutely, in no way, enjoy working with contractors who do work on my house! I understand that a lot of you do, and that is…
