6 Ways to Invest in Real Estate with Little Money or Experience
Isn't it time to let go of your if, ands, and "big buts," and learn how to invest in real estate? Almost anyone who has made the leap would tell…
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.
How Much Should You Budget for Reserves and CapEx?
If you haven't experienced it firsthand, you've likely heard horror stories from real estate investors about a rental property that is cash flowing well, then suddenly the HVAC goes out.…
3 Steps to Kickstart Your Real Estate Investing Journey
Are you ready to take action and work toward financial freedom through real estate investing? No more excuses. Here's exactly how to get started on your real estate investing journey…
5 Steps I Used to Launch My Real Estate Investing Career
Are you curious about investing but not sure if it's right for you? I used real estate investing to pursue financial independence, but I had some doubts along the way.…
5 Real Estate Trends That Will Impact Investments in 2020
As we move into the next phase of the economic cycle, real estate trends will shift. Here are the top five that I predict will be front and center in…
3 Tips to Succeed With Your Very First Property
This is my message to all the beginners out there. I hope you can learn something. This is coming from someone who has done a lot of deals, made a…
6 Phrases All Real Estate Investors Should Ban From Their Vocabularies
Want to be a successful real estate investor? Start down the right path by IMMEDIATELY banning these phrases from your vocabulary (and thoughts from your mind!)!
Class A, B, C, D Real Estate: A Holistic Approach to Classifying Property Types
New real estate investors may wonder what the terms Class A, B, C, and D property mean. Classifying property is in part about age but should also consider things like…
Why an Amazing Mentor Makes the Difference Between Mediocrity & Wild Success
No matter how clever you are, there are things you just CAN'T know about real estate when starting out. Here's why a good mentor is invaluable to success.
7 Lessons I Wish I’d Known When I Started Investing in Real Estate
I wish I had a time machine, so I could go back and slap some sense into my younger self. Here are seven lessons I’d use my time machine to…
3 Hurdles Aspiring Real Estate Investors Face (& How to Clear Them)
Listen, investing in real estate isn't easy. What it ultimately is, though, is worth it. Like almost every other investor, you'll run into hurdles. Here I'll describe which issues new…
Attention Newbies: Stop Rushing to Buy Your First Home Before Your Lease Expires!
Time and again, people come to me planning to buy a first home by a certain date when their lease expires. Do not do this to yourself.
The Vital Question Investors Forget to Ask: Does Your Strategy Support Your Ideal Life?
We should own investments that help us underwrite the life we want to build instead of allowing the pursuit of those investments to own us. At first glance, it might…
