7 Essential Real Estate Investing Tips From a Successful Investor
No experience? No cash? No credit? No worries! Here's what you need to know to get started in real estate investing today, from an expert.
Investing For Beginners
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.
Investor Spotlight: $10K per Month in 4 Years & Retired at 31 With Ryan Chaw
Full-time pharmacist and side hustling real estate investor Ryan Chaw bought his first rental in 2016. Four years later, he's bringing in $10,755/month.
What Investors Should Know About Rent to Income Ratio (+5 Great RTI Markets)
Correctly calculating rent to income ratio can help real estate investors choose the best market and screen tenants. Learn more here.
How To Calculate After-Repair Value (ARV) In Real Estate
After repair value is a critical calculation for any real estate investor.
Investor Spotlight: 20 Doors in 2 Years with Tom Shallcross
In two years, BiggerPockets member Tom Shallcross accumulated a 20-plus-unit real estate portfolio. Here's how.
Internal Rate of Return (IRR): How to Calculate & Formula
If you haven’t been calculating the internal rate of return (IRR) for your real estate investments, it’s time to start.
Investors: Memorize These 11 Real Estate Metrics Now
Despite what many of us math-allergic folk would prefer, real estate does involve some math. Luckily, most of the formulas are simple and straight-forward.
The First Time I Was (Knowingly) Ripped Off By a Contractor
I got ripped off by a contractor I'd used before, proving that one positive interaction doesn't always indicate a bright future.
3 Things All Rookie Investors Need Before Diving Into Real Estate
What does a newbie need before buying real estate investments? Let's explore some of the preliminary items all rookies should seek out before diving in.
3 Indicators of Strong Real Estate Markets in Today’s Economy
Even during these unprecedented times, there are strong real estate markets. Here's how to identify the fundamentals of a growing metro area.
Newbies: Make TODAY the Day You Start Taking Action—Here’s Your Motivation
Make today the day you remember for years to come. Here's why you should take that first step towards realizing your real estate dreams, starting NOW.
5 Ways to Finance Your Real Estate Investments
New to real estate and not sure where you will get financing for your project? Let’s break down your options for lending.
3 Reasons You Absolutely Need to Understand Cap Rate
Confused when it comes to cap rates? You're not alone. But understanding this calculation is key for real estate investors. Here's why.
