What Should a New Real Estate Investor Do With $10,000?
During episode 356 of the BiggerPockets Podcast, I asked guest Joe Asamoah, "If someone looking to start investing in real estate has saved up 10 grand, what would you as…
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 I Made the Leap From Single Family to Multifamily Real Estate Investing
Why do seasoned real estate investors tend to shift from single family to multifamily properties? Well, as someone who used to own 150 single family rentals and now has several…
Best Deal Ever Show #12: Millionaire by Age 30 on Only 3 Houses!
Starting with a new construction house hack, a refi, and two additional house purchases, today's guest Frank Cava shares with us the roadmap to becoming a millionaire before age 30.
Should I Fix My Credit Before Attempting to Invest in Real Estate?
A low credit score can hurt you in a multitude of ways, including making getting a loan on a home more difficult. Don’t be fooled though—you have to have an…
The Best Way for Millennials to Start Investing in Real Estate in 2020
In this excerpt from the BiggerPockets Podcast, guest Diego Corzo answers an incredibly common and important question, "How can I start investing in real estate?" If you're looking to change…
The New Investor’s Simplified Guide to Landing a First Investment Property
It’s like the old cliché goes, “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.” That elephant is a metaphor for your first deal. The way you overcome…
Is Owning Property Really the Best Way to Make Money Investing in Real Estate?
I’m now starting to question the premise that “owning more is better.” Is ownership really the only, or even the best, way to make money in real estate? Let's explore…
As a Long-Time Real Estate Investor, Here’s What I’d Do Differently If I Was Just Starting Out…
Sure, it's currently not possible to go back in time and begin certain ventures—like investing in real estate—all over again. But as an industry veteran, if I could, here are…
How to Get a Reluctant Spouse on Board With Investing in Real Estate
How do you get a reluctant spouse on board with investing in real estate? You want them to be as excited as you are. You want them to see the…
Sorry, But “You Make Money When You Buy” Is a Lie
"You make money when you buy" is an age-old saying among investors. There's a reason why it's so well-known. It's true—but only for 95 percent of real estate. For a…
4 Steps Newbies Can Take to Get Ready to Invest (Even If You’re Still Saving Up!)
So you want to invest in real estate, but you're not sure it's the right time. Follow these four steps, stop with the excuses, and get going with the investing…
4 Tips to Avoid Overpaying for Your First Investment Property
If you think you’re an expert real estate investor just because you’ve read one article and saw one video—and now you’re going to go to the market and buy a…
Why You May Have Grant Cardone’s Concept of “Massive Action” Dangerously Wrong
Grant Cardone is a proponent of “10X” thinking and taking massive action. And he is damn right. But too many followers get the wrong message. Allow me to set the…
