What Newbies Should Know About Financing Investment Properties (Versus Homes)
Financing investment properties is not the same as taking out a home mortgage. Here's what new investors need to know about investment property loans.
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 You Should Only Invest in $50,000 Properties or Less
I truly believe you should only invest in properties that are $50K or less. This is particularly great advice for investors who are just starting out in real estate or…
Top 5 Reasons You Should Be Starting Out in Multifamily
Starting out in small multifamily properties is the best use of your money as a new investor for a multitude of reasons. For one, it's a great way to gain experience…
How to Earn $2,000 Per Month Through Real Estate Investing
What could earning a few extra thousand dollars a month do for you? Have you considered using rental real estate as a way to get there? I’ll take you through…
Sorry, But Real Estate Investing Is NOT Easy. Still, You Can Succeed if…
Succeeding as a real estate investor may appear easy on the surface. And yes, parts of it are. And then there's the rest—all of which take patience, education, grit, and…
14 Must-Listen BiggerPockets Podcast Episodes to Launch Your Real Estate Career
The BiggerPockets Podcast has over 320 inspirational and informative episodes. Do you want to dive in but aren't sure where to start? Here's a handful of the best episodes that…
The Comprehensive Guide for Financing Your Very First Real Estate Deal
Are you someone who wants to buy investment property, but you just can’t figure out how to finance your first buy? Here are seven different financing strategies and how to…
Prorated Rent: How to Calculate It and Why It Matters
Prorated rent is the amount of money a tenant pays to a landlord for occupying a rental unit for less than a full month. The concept of prorated rent is…
Landscaping: 4 Tips to Instantly Improve Your Yard’s Curb Appeal
Landscaping can easily pay for itself in increased home value. Even if you have a black thumb, these four tried-and-true, easy landscaping ideas will help you achieve a beautiful yard and…
Why Investment Liquidity Is Important—Now More Than Ever
I’m often asked what my personal economic prediction is for things going forward. Sure, I have opinions, but the only thing I know for certain is that markets will change—including…
The Real Estate Investing Strategy I’d Recommend to Newbies (as a Seasoned Investor)
For first-time home buyers, finding the right real estate investing path can seem overwhelming. I'm an experienced investor, and I want to tell you about why an FHA loan may…
5 Reasons the Fourplex Is the Perfect House Hack
While many house hacking strategies exist, each offers varying degrees of cost savings, privacy, risk, and upsides. In my opinion, one such asset type is better than the rest. Take…
How to Buy Property From Unmotivated Sellers
Let's talk about how to approach unmotivated sellers. First off, I have no clue why you would want to approach an unmotivated seller. The way to do it is quite simple—just…
