The Biggest Advantage of Doing Due Diligence Well
As a real estate investor, doing due diligence well is extremely important. Once you have the process down, you can start using all the information you've gathered to your advantage—for…
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Andrew Syrios
The Ultimate Guide to Due Diligence
What is due diligence, and why is it important for real estate investors and homebuyers? Within BiggerPockets' guide, learn the definition of due diligence and how to perform it, complete…
How to Use the Power of Reciprocity to Win Over Tenants, Lenders, & More
You catch more flies with honey than vinegar, the saying goes. And it applies in more situations than just being kind to others so they'll be kind to you. It…
How to Make Effective Decisions in Business and in Life
Turn decision making into a routine, systematized, or delegated process whenever possible to maximize your success. Here are several specific ways to do just that from the "father of modern…
10 Tried & True Habits of Impressively Productive People
Don't just meander through the work day. Get things done and then go have some genuine fun. But how can you do that? Well, I'm glad you asked. Here are…
Pushing Back Against the Gurus (& Why It’s So Important)
Most real estate investment content creators are just trying to build their network and credibility—and perhaps advertise their book or podcast. And paid-coaching is not always a waste. But still,…
5 Types of Real Estate Financing to Consider for Your First Real Estate Investment
Financing can be a real challenge for just about anyone in real estate, but it can be a particularly big hurdle for those just starting out. That being said, there…
Opinion: Proposed Restrictions on Landlords Could Devastate Investors—and the Housing Industry in General
There is a growing hostility toward landlords in the U.S. and a major push against landlords' ability to operate their businesses. I can't deny there are bad landlords out there,…
If You’re in Commercial Real Estate, You Should Consider the CCIM Designation: Here’s Why
In the commercial space? You should strongly consider pursuing a CCIM. It will add to your credibility and provide networking opportunities, as well. Here's everything you need to know about…
Is It Wise to Invest in Real Estate for (Nothing but) Appreciation?
What if you invested in houses solely for appreciation—without considering cash flow? Is this too big of a risk, or just risky enough to pay off? I'll explain how to…
6 Reasons HOAs Aren’t Necessarily Deal-Breakers
Contrary to belief, HOAs are not the killer of deals. As long as you do your homework ahead of time, investing in condos can be profitable. In this article, I…
4 Types of Renovations That Are Better Left Undone
When it comes to elective work, there are some improvements that are worth the bang for your buck and there are others that most certainly are not. Here are the…
Are Condos Profitable as Investment Properties? Let’s Look at the Numbers
There can be times when it makes sense to buy a condo or co-op. For example, we bought a package of 17, which was an amazing deal at the time. But…
