6 Smart Ways To Outsource Your Insurance Liability
If you aren’t careful, you can end up overpaying on your premiums—or even end up paying for policies that you don’t need to pay for. It happens to a lot…
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.
Real Estate Is a Referral Business—And Here’s How to Find Them
Real estate is a business of referrals. When a real estate agent does business well, they will create a portfolio of referrals that will do the talking for them. But…
Can a Cost Segregation Study Help You Lower Your Taxes?
No one likes paying taxes. That’s why it’s important to do some tax planning each year to ensure that you’re not missing out on deductions. One powerful strategy that may…
Investors: Don’t Be Caught Unprepared! Here’s Why Disaster Insurance Is Essential
Fires and floods and earthquakes and landslides show how unpredictable Mother Nature can be. Recent natural disasters have caused real estate investors to stop and think about what protections they…
What Real Estate Investors Should Know About Estate Planning
An estate plan lays out how a deceased person’s money and other assets will be distributed when they head to the great beyond. Deciding these matters ahead of time is…
Realtors: Should You Offer Concierge Services to Your Turnkey Clients?
Home concierge started as a way to lend money to homeowners for updates before selling. It has evolved to mean much more. Now, companies offer a full-service concierge service where…
Enjoy Property Management? Consider Starting Your Own Company—Here’s How
Whether you’re a landlord with experience managing properties or you simply enjoy the industry and want to be more involved, owning a property management company could be a lucrative opportunity.…
Landlords: Should You Invest in Property Management Software?
Good property management is essential to good tenant relationships and business success. It can lower the investment risk and maximize the return on investment. In fact, for some landlords, investing…
Is a Joint Venture Right for You? Here’s What to Know Before Partnering
Joint ventures allow their members to share in both risk and reward. Here's what real estate investors should know before signing an agreement with a potential partner.
Here’s Why You Should Manage Your Legal Documents Digitally
There are plenty of digital document storage solutions for today's landlords. Mobile rental apps and online software gives landlords the tools necessary to streamline a rental business.
Not a Real Estate Professional? You Can Still Save on Taxes
Whether an investor is a real estate professional or not makes little difference in tax write-offs. Learn more about how to save on taxes here.
10 Simple Ways To Minimize Or Avoid Capital Gains Taxes In Real Estate
The only two inevitable things in life are death and taxes, right? Well, sort of. Savvy real estate investors have more loopholes than most to reduce their tax burden. Here’s…
Holding Company vs. Series LLC: Which Provides the Most Protection?
While an LLC works well for a single business, you’ll find that administration tasks and compliance rules expand with your portfolio. Consider a series LLC or holding company instead. Here's…
