How to Access MLS Listed Properties Without Having a Real Estate License
About three years ago I decided that I wanted to start pursuing bank owned properties that were listed on the MLS. My first thought was to find a buyer’s agent to…
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.
3 Words of Advice for New Real Estate Investors
Last week I had the pleasure of speaking with a work at home mother of 2 young children who is brand new to the real estate investing game. Within 10…
How to Find Real Estate Mentors and My Eureka Moment!
From time-to-time there are vigorous discussions regarding the topic of “mentors”. The comments run the gambit from… Do I need one? To how do I find one? To should I…
I Can Do That! No, Sorry, You Probably Can’t – Wannabes and Mentorship
I apologize in advance for the length of this post. The subject matter is near and dear to me. I think it strikes at the core of why BiggerPockets exists…
Traits of a Great Real Estate Agent
Last week, my BiggerPockets.com blog article discussed the pros and cons of “Getting Your Real Estate License”… With that post in mind, I wanted to throw out some additional thoughts…
Overcome Your Fear to Get Started as a Real Estate Investor
This article is going to be a vast departure from my normal ramblings about the current economy and housing/financial markets. In fact, if it seems I have gone all squishy…
Investors: Should You Get Your Real Estate License?
Not a week goes by where I don’t read a thread on BiggerPockets or receive an email asking the question, “Should I get my real estate license?” For anyone planning…
Controlling Your Real Estate Deals and Handling Catastrophes
Introduction As this is my first blog post on the BiggerPockets Blog, I thought I would take a couple sentences to introduce myself before I jump into my topic of…
Outline of a Real Estate Business Plan, the first step to success
Every business must start with a business plan. No matter how simple, not having a plan is planning to fail. The biggest mistake I see with investors is never creating…
Conquering Your Fear When The Phone Rings
When I first started real estate investing, the only seller I was dealing with was the bank. During the middle of last year, I started a direct mail campaign to…
You Can Learn a Lot About Investing in Real Estate by Dusting off Your Old Monopoly Board Game
So over this past weekend I went to Target looking for the Monopoly board game. Target carries the game in a beautiful wooden box. This is exclusive only to Target…
5 Ways to Start with No Money and No Credit?
One of the Myth’s of real estate is that you have to have money. This is flat out not true, you can absolutely do deals with no money and credit. …
Real Estate Depreciation: A Deeper Look
One of the many benefits of real estate investing is depreciation—the loss in the value of a building over time due to wear and tear, deterioration and age. Depreciation can…
