5 Ways to Start Investing in Real Estate With Just $5,000
Is a lack of capital holding you back from jumping into real estate investing? Learn how as little as $5,000 can get you started here!
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.
The 13 Tell-Tale Traits of a Scammy Real Estate Investment Guru
Don't get caught up in some scammy scammer's scams—learn the traits of the fraudulent real estate guru here before you pay anything to anyone!
The 8 Basic Rules Investors Should Know About 1031 Exchanges
A 1031 exchange is relevant for people who want to use the proceeds from the sale of one rental property to purchase another rental property. Here are the eight things you…
An FHA-Financed Duplex is an Ideal First Investment Property: Here’s Why
Wondering what strategy you should take to obtain your first investment property? Learn why a duplex financed with an FHA loan is a great place to start!
How Real Estate Changed My Life (& How It Can Change Yours, Too)
Once you catch the real estate bug and get that first rental check, I guarantee you will not want to go back to anything else.
Finding the Money: How to Finance Your First Investment Property
Investment properties can serve as the foundation for future financial stability, but there’s a widespread perspective that you need to be fairly wealthy to start investing in the first place.…
5 Ways You Can Save Money When Buying a House
Few first-time home buyers are familiar with the additional costs and ongoing expenses that come with purchasing a house. Here are a few ways to save.
5 Ways to Know You’re NOT Ready to Invest in Real Estate
Today we break down some indicators that you’re not yet ready to invest, plus some ways to help you become more prepared for the investing world.
How to Invest in Paper With 12% Returns (Yes, It’s Possible!)
Are you a wholesaler, rehabber, or landlord, tired of dealing with tenants, toilets, & termites? Do you want to achieve financial freedom? This is for you!
How to Use Escalation Clauses to Land Competitive Real Estate Deals
An escalation clause is a clause you can add to your offer. It frees you from setting your price at a static number and instead allows you to set a…
6 Advantages Note Investing Has Over Hard Real Estate
I love real estate, but there are quite a few advantages to notes that make them one of my all-time favorite investments. Here's why.
“Low Income” vs. “Bad” Neighborhoods: Yes, There IS a Difference. Here’s What Separates Them.
Some neighborhoods are simply bad investments—but too many investors and advisors equate "low income" neighborhoods with "bad" ones, and that's wrong.
4 Things No One Tells You About Finding a Mentor (Hint: It’s Easier Than You Think!)
There seems to be this pressure around finding a mentor that is more hindrance than help. I'd argue it's actually easier than ever to find one. Here's how.
