Home Inspections Can Save You Thousands: Here’s How to Get the Most Out of Yours
As a licensed real estate agent, I recommend that all my clients — especially my first timers and my owner-occupants — get a home inspection. If you’re new to real…
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.
Non-Negotiable Knowledge You Should Have BEFORE Buying Rental Properties
I’ve heard a few people say, “I want to buy and own rental properties. What background knowledge or experience do I need to have in order to do that?” Well,…
Home Insurance: 5 Tips for Finding the Right Policy
[summary]As an investor, picking the right home insurance policy to protect your properties is vital. Before making your decision, be sure you’re informed of all your options by asking the…
An Investor Answers: “Should I Buy a House for Myself or Purchase an Investment Property?”
“I’ve got some nice savings stashed up neatly in the bank, so should I use that money to go buy a new house for myself or should I go out…
How to Avoid the Dreaded Shiny Strategy Syndrome (& Keep Your Retirement Plans on Track!)
Before the internet, real estate investors had to rely exclusively on advice from investment books that often were written decades ago. The strategies and advice may have been effective when…
No Money? No Credit? No Real Estate Experience? Read THIS Before You Do Anything Else.
Somehow, real estate investing has acquired the perception that it is easy, cheap, and will make you boatloads of money in minutes with little money out of pocket and even less…
The New Investor’s Guide to Hiring a Real Estate Agent
After over 30 years in the real estate industry, I’ve seen how a real estate agent can make or break a deal, regardless of whether you’re buying or selling. Of course, you…
The Harsh Reality for Newbies Who Think Real Estate is a Way to Get Rich Quick
People new to the world of real estate investing are often adorably naïve and optimistic about the realities surrounding it all. Their eyes are wide, and their thoughts whirl around the…
4 Monopoly Concepts That Can Help You in Real Estate Investing
Do you still reminisce about those family game nights where you would break out your favorite Monopoly game set and fight with your siblings over which metal play piece you…
The Simple 3-Step Process I Use to Land Amazing Real Estate Deals
This topic has been discussed by so many investors on the Forums and written about on the blog by all of the blog contributors. I’m not one to miss a party…
The Investor’s Guide to Performing Due Diligence on Real Estate Notes
When it comes to note investing, it’s very similar to investing in real estate in that you make your money on the buy. So, it’s very important to do the…
Want to Secure Your Family’s Financial Future? Before You Pay Off Your Properties, Consider THIS.
Recently, I was at a breakfast with an investor buddy, and I was telling him that I was thinking about paying off my properties, as I’m starting to get closer…
QUIZ: Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Successful Real Estate Investor?
As I continue to teach real estate investors how to buy apartment buildings with a focus on raising money from others, I’ve noticed that some people are more likely to succeed…
