How to Read Your Property Insurance Policy
Purchasing adequate landlord or property insurance for your investment property is vital if you want to protect your income and maintain long-term financial security. However, the coverage to which you’re…
Real Estate Investing Basics
Are you just getting started on your real estate investing journey? This section of the BiggerPockets Blog might be just the thing you are looking for then. We have hundreds of articles designed to help newer investors launch their investing careers into orbit. If you are ready to introduce yourself to the world of real estate then check out the articles below, containing information on everything from saving up for your first purchase, finding the right agent, to screening your first tenants. If you are new to real estate investing, then these articles, written by seasoned investors with decades of experience, are just the thing you need! Oh, and for more discussions and introductions from other investors that are starting out, it might be a great idea to engage in our Starting Out Forum. This is a welcoming place where new investors can learn and formulate strategy while receiving feedback from seasoned investors and each other.
Maximizing Your Portfolio: How to Get the Most Out Of Your Real Estate Investments
Investing in real estate is a great way to generate passive income, build long-term wealth, and diversify your portfolio. However, there is no such thing as a one size fits…
3 Critical Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying An Investment Property
Investors often purchase an investment property without having a solid handle on exactly how or if it will be profitable. To be fair, none of us were given instruction manuals when…
7 Common Questions New Real Estate Investors Ask and the Answers to Them
Real estate can be one of the most profitable investments, but it’s also one of the most costly and complicated. Not only is a lot of money involved, but real…
House Hacking: Now Is The Best Time To Start
If you haven’t noticed, real estate is the most expensive it’s ever been. For newcomers and experienced investors, it’s been a lot harder to find good deals at affordable prices.…
How to Invest in Real Estate Before Turning 21
Pretty much all current real estate investors wish they started earlier. But young people often don't think it's possible. Can you really buy an investment property before turning 21? Yes!…
Focus on Smart Investing During a Gold Rush
If you haven’t noticed, we’re in the midst of a modern gold rush. Many who never invested in real estate are now in it full-time. But there are dark clouds…
Mystery Solved: Why Cap Rates for Some Value-Add Deals Are Lower Than Stabilized Deals
similar stabilized deals. With the help of my friend and fellow BP author, Brian Burke, I’ll try to solve this mystery in this post.
Is a BRRRR Right For You? Check Out the Pros and Cons
The BRRRR method can be a great option for new investors. Of course, as with all investments, the math has to work for the strategy to work—and there are many…
Flipping Face-Off: Is It Really Better Than Renting Out Properties?
A wonderful thing about real estate investing is that there are so many different ways to make money, whether it be with commercial or residential properties. Flipping versus renting can…
How to Evaluate BRRRR Risks and Rewards
BRRRR is an excellent investment method for the right person, but there are risks. Here are the risks you need to be aware of before attempting the BRRRR method of…
What is Cash Flow in Real Estate?
Cash flow is defined as how much rental income is left over after all expenses are paid on a rental property. Here's how to calculate it.
Socially Conscious Investing: How to Start a Sober Living Home
Who says you can’t manage rental properties and do some more socially conscious investing at the same time?
