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.…
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.
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…
The 4 Most Common Roadblocks to Investing in Real Estate
Inexperienced investors who are looking to get started in real estate—or even investors who have already bought a few properties—listen up. Ultimately, there are always going to be things that…
3 Telltale Signs You’re Definitely NOT Ready to Invest in Real Estate
There’s a group of potential investors out there whose ambition is ready to conquer the world but they’re not ready to invest—yet. So, how do you know if you’re NOT…
Pitfalls New Investors Need to Avoid to Be Successful in Real Estate
Want to dive into the real estate industry but not sure how to approach it? It's always better to learn from other's mistakes. Avoid these six pitfalls when starting out…
