7 Real Estate Investing Lessons We Can Learn From Tony Robbins
I’m not really the world’s biggest Tony Robbins fan. Love him or hate him – it’s undeniable that he’s had an enormous impact on millions of people having sold over…
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.
Real Estate Development: 5 Tips for Completing Your First Development Deal
I am part of a family owned real estate development company. We are licensed in real estate and construction. In addition, our son in law is a licensed electrical contractor,…
An Aggressive Plan to Pay Off Your Mortgages Faster…
Years ago I found myself reading one of Dave Ramsey’s books. I can’t remember which book it was, but in it he discusses what he calls the Debt Snowball. Essentially,…
What’s the Difference Between a Coach and a Guru?
There are some pretty strong opinions here on BiggerPockets about whether or not to follow a coach, whether or not to buy guru products, etc. So, I thought I’d stick…
So You Want to Start A Business?
If you are one of those folks who want to starting a business, you are part of a much larger crowd. It is estimated that at least half of the…
Seven Tips for Dealing With the Dreaded Appraisal
Appraisals are a part of real estate investing, especially if you or your buyer needs bank financing. Appraisals can be crucial – they can easily make or break the deal.…
How to Pitch to Investors So They Bite
Your ability to raise money can be very helpful in building your real estate business. Unfortunately, money-raising is not something that comes naturally to everyone. There is a fear factor…
7 Ways to Invest in Real Estate When You Are Too Frickin’ Busy
Do you feel too busy? I’m extremely busy – but then again – who isn’t? However, for the first time in my life, I seem to be slipping on my…
4 Qualities of Excellence in Real Estate Investing
I wish I were creative enough to take credit for the title, but I actually found the title somewhere else. In fact, I found it two years ago this weekend…
A Challenge to New Real Estate Investors: 7 Steps You Can Start Taking Today
My last article discussed why I think the 2% rule is a bad rule of thumb for beginning investors. In this article, I give newbies a few simple tips on how start taking action in…
Multi-Family “Hype”
Last week I wrote about The 5 Most Annoying Misconceptions Newbies Love. I left one out. Multi-families. I use “hype” not suggestive that the publicity of the investment is wrong…
Buying a HUD Home: The Ultimate Investor’s Guide to Getting a Great Deal on a HUD Home
I am a local listing broker for HUD and I figured I would write about what I know best for my first BiggerPockets BlogPost – buying a HUD home! I see…
The Benefits and Challenges of a Real Estate Syndication
Experienced SFR investors I meet and know usually come to a crossroads at a certain point in their investing careers. If they get to a point where they wish to…
