Out-of-State Investing: The Good and the Bad
The right out-of-state investing strategy can prove to be highly lucrative and allow you to scale your investing—but there are many factors you should consider before diving in headfirst. Here…
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.
Why Today Is the Best Time to Invest in Real Estate
I tell anyone interested in real estate investing pretty much the same thing: "The best time to buy a house is now, and the best time to sell is never."…
How to Build a Rental Portfolio That Nets $10K a Month
One of the most common questions among investors is, “How can I replace my W-2 income with passive income from rental properties?” Follow this visual guide surrounding the 3 most…
Which Real Estate Investments Provide True Passive Income & Financial Freedom?
In my opinion, true financial freedom and true passive income are when you never get that call from the tenant. So, how can you go about accomplishing something like that?
7 Unfair Advantages Agents Have as Investors
Why don’t more agents invest in real estate? Aren't they aware of the advantages they have compared to the average Joe? If you're an agent, or looking to become one,…
Why Your Rental Property Isn’t Making Money
Are you wondering why you can't seem to make any money on your rental property? Let's talk about it. What if I told you that's likely not true—you're just looking at the…
Scared to Take the Plunge Into Real Estate Investing? Try This!
On a recent BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast episode, I addressed a question from a listener that I get from a lot of people: "As a fairly new investor, are there…
8 Quick & Dirty Hacks to Evaluate Any Real Estate Market
In real estate, you know that location matters, right? Of course you do. So how do you evaluate markets? Whether it’s the one you live in or one a thousand…
How To Calculate Cap Rate For Investment Properties
Rental and commercial real estate investors need a way to estimate which properties are likely to be the most profitable before jumping in. Calculating the cap rate, or capitalization rate,…
Why You Should Stop Walking Away from Imperfect Deals
Real estate investors often become obsessed with metrics, walking away from what could've been a great deal because it fails to hit certain numbers. This is a mistake and can…
The Biggest Advantage of Doing Due Diligence Well
As a real estate investor, doing due diligence well is extremely important. Once you have the process down, you can start using all the information you've gathered to your advantage—for…
How to Become a Real Estate Investor Without Any Formal Education or Knowledge of the Business
This one is for all of you underdogs out there. When I started my journey over 10 years ago, I didn’t know anything. In fact, I quit school at age…
Understanding Real Estate Property Class: How to Know Where to Invest
What is a real estate property class, and in which one should you invest your money? Build wealth by expanding your portfolio—learn more here.
