Your Belief That “You Make Your Money When You Buy” is Holding You Back From the Best Deals
Unlike the popular saying states, you can and do often make your money when you operate and sell. That is where opportunity is—and where we should focus.
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.
What to Know if You’re Beginning to Invest in Real Estate Later in Life
When someone asked me whether age should factor in the decision of how you should invest in rentals later in life, the answer had to be yes. Age strongly impacts…
The Crazy Journey to My First 8 Rentals: Numbers, Pics & Lessons (All the Nitty Gritty!)
Starting a real estate journey while pregnant with a young child? I did it—and I've got the stories to prove it! Come along on a journey where I dig into…
5 Reasons I’m Not Worried About the New Real Estate Market Correction
They say that the Manhattan property market has been in a correction for a year already. Some think that will keep spreading—though many say we won’t face another crisis like…
7 Tips for Financing Your First Vacation Rental Property
Advancements in pricing technology and record-high occupancy rates are delivering historic revenue for vacation rental owners across the country. If you are in the market for a vacation home, now…
How I Purchased a Portfolio of 9 Houses at Once
Buying groups of properties at once is a great way to rapidly increase your portfolio. The key is being able to find, evaluate, and finance such deals.
5 Simple Ways to Be an Attractive Client (From a Real Estate Agent’s Point of View)
Real estate deals involve a lot of emotions and a lot of money. It’s reasonable to feel vulnerable, stupid, or scared during some of it—but keep your cool. We are…
How to Invest in Real Estate Without the Hassle of Tenants & Property Management
Want to reap the benefits of real estate investing, but don't want to deal with tenant and repair woes? There's another way! Learn more here.
The Tech Employee’s Ultimate Guide to Getting Started in Real Estate Investing
The following is my real estate investing philosophy that I use to guide my decision-making. By no means will my philosophy be perfect for you, but I’ve found the following…
Newbie Investors: Here’s the Truth You NEED to Know About $30k Properties
You've done the calculations and that cheap investment property looks GREAT on paper. But wait—first, DEFINITELY learn the problems with $30k houses.
4 Toxic Habits That Sabotage Even the Most Promising New Investors
Over time, these four common habits will bring you down and hold you back. If you want to be a successful investor, avoid these at all costs!
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5 Ways Easily Invest In Real Estate Without Buying Property [Video]
Sure, buying real estate can be a costly affair. But it doesn't have to be. In fact, you can do it directly from your smartphone—and that's without ever managing a…
7 Questions New Investors Don’t Know to Ask (But Definitely Should)
New real estate investor? You're juggling a million questions, and are bound to miss a few. Here are 7 key questions you should ask before buying your next deal!
