6 Reasons HOAs Aren’t Necessarily Deal-Breakers
Contrary to belief, HOAs are not the killer of deals. As long as you do your homework ahead of time, investing in condos can be profitable. In this article, I…
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.
Investing in Real Estate While Serving in the U.S. Military
This is the ultimate guide to teach active military members how they can invest in real estate—whether home or abroad. I break down the different strategies to use, as well…
10 Tips for Negotiating Like a Pro
Successful real estate investors know how to find deals, how to analyze them, how to handle contractors, how to manage properties, etc. But there is an overarching skill that allows…
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From Woman to Woman: There’s No Reason to Be Intimidated by Real Estate Investing [Interview With Ashley Kehr]
At times, real estate investing can seem like a male-dominated field. We're often asked at BiggerPockets why there aren't more women who are doing this. On an episode of the…
3 Steps to Financial Freedom in 10 Years or Less
Many BiggerPockets members and financial independence enthusiasts think that real estate investment is the best vehicle to escape the 9-5 rat race in the fastest way possible. If this is you,…
The Easiest Way to Get Started in Real Estate (Gain Experience and Get Paid, Too!)
When I started flipping houses seven years ago, I knew nothing about construction. I grew up in a home where my dad would call the handyman to screw in a…
If I Can Buy 7 Rentals While Jobless, Pregnant, & Raising an 8-Month-Old, You Can Too!
I had zero network, no job, and was four months pregnant and scared. Had I made a huge mistake quitting my awesome job in Silicon Valley? I could've made excuses,…
3 Cheap & Free Steps You Can Take Today Towards Becoming a Real Estate Pro
If you're considering becoming a real estate professional, this article will help you get an idea of what it takes and where to start. We'll also dispel the myth that…
The 5-Point Real Estate Market Crash Survival Guide
Let's discuss the different aspects involved with real estate markets and address how each may be impacted by an economic downturn—plus possible ways real estate investors can mitigate the damage…
Here’s Why Medium-Term Rentals Are Good First-Time Investments
Want to start real estate investing but don't know where to start? I'll give you five reasons why medium-term rentals are a good place to start—and why they're better than…
Bonds vs. Stocks vs. Real Estate: Which One Wins?
Let’s take a look at bonds, stocks, and private real estate and compare how they performed over time, according to The Rate of Return of Everything, 1870-2015, an in-depth study…
The Top 3 Things I Wish I’d Done Differently as a New Real Estate Investor
You know the saying, “If only I had known then what I know now”? Well, that statement is front and center for most real estate investors—especially me. From vetting partners…
Real Estate Partnerships: A Powerful (& Profitable) Way to Start Out as an Investor
Recently on the BiggerPockets Podcast, I interviewed Ashley Kehr, who shared how she started investing in real estate with no money by offering other services, such as finding the deal,…
