Author

Scott Trench

Scott Trench is the CEO and President of BiggerPockets. Scott has dedicated his career to helping ordinary Americans build wealth in part through real estate investing. Since joining BiggerPockets in 2014, Scott has authored the bestselling wealth-building book Set for Life and joined Mindy Jensen as co-host of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast.

Experience
Scott is an active real estate investor in the Denver market, currently managing a private portfolio of about $1.5M and holds his real estate license as a Colorado broker.

He is a perpetual student of personal finance, real estate investing, sales, business, and personal development. With this knowledge, Scott stays active in the BiggerPockets Forums and has contributed hundreds of articles, market analyses, and files to BiggerPockets.

He hopes this will provide other investors the tools they need to repeat his results in just 3-5 years, giving them the option to go anywhere they want in the world, work any job, start any business, or finish out the journey to financial independence and retire young.

In addition to real estate, Scott enjoys skiing, rugby, craft beers, and terrible punny jokes.

Press
Scott has contributed to several personal finance blogs and podcasts, along with traditional news outlets including Time, CNBC, and NBC. Find out more about his story at JoeFairless.com, MadFientist, and ChooseFI.

Education
Scott graduated from Vanderbilt University with degrees in Economics and History, Corporate Strategy, and Finance.

Experience
Scott is an active real estate investor in the Denver market, currently managing a private portfolio of about $1.5M and holds his real estate license as a Colorado broker.

In addition to real estate, Scott enjoys skiing, rugby, craft beers, and terrible punny jokes.

Education
Scott graduated from Vanderbilt University with degrees in Economics and History, Corporate Strategy, and Finance.

BiggerPockets News 3 min read

Aug 07, 2024Aug 07, 2024 Scott Trench

A New Chapter at BiggerPockets: Welcoming TCG, Celebrating 3 Million Members, and Introducing New Tools Designed to Uplevel Your Investments

An important announcement from BiggerPockets CEO & President Scott Trench.

Opinion 9 min read

Jul 15, 2024Aug 30, 2024 Scott Trench

Millions of Americans Should Keep Their Homes as Rentals, Not Sell. Here’s Why.

The higher interest rate environment has changed the answer to the “sell vs. keep” question, and every homeowner needs to run the math before selling.

Opinion 18 min read

Apr 15, 2024Jun 15, 2024 Scott Trench

The Rational Investor’s Case Against Bitcoin

I don’t invest in Bitcoin because I am betting on the continuation of Western civilization, not its collapse or decline. If I did believe my government would collapse, I’d invest…

Real Estate Trends 20 min read

Feb 12, 2024Apr 22, 2024 Scott Trench

Multifamily Is at High Risk of Continuing Its Historic Crash in 2024—Here’s Why

The multifamily and commercial real estate crash is in full swing. As much as $2.7 trillion in wealth has been wiped out with a historic surge in cap rates and…

Opinion 10 min read

Aug 30, 2023Aug 30, 2023 Scott Trench

Investors: Waiting For a “Great” Deal Can Be a Huge Waste of Time

Great deals are great, right? But how much do you sacrifice when waiting for one? Sometimes, it might make sense to get an "okay" deal instead. Here's why.

FIRE & Retirement 9 min read

Aug 15, 2023Feb 28, 2024 Scott Trench

The Hard Truth: True Financial Freedom Will Force You to Make Suboptimal (and Maybe Unpopular) Portfolio Decisions

True financial freedom requires bold actions and decisions that might not always make sense to your financial advisors.

Real Estate Trends 19 min read

Jan 31, 2023Aug 10, 2023 Scott Trench

Multifamily Real Estate Is At Risk Of Crashing — Here’s Why

I’m worried about a significant decline (or crash) in commercial real estate valuations, specifically including multifamily, in 2023 and 2024. I feel that the red flags are so clear and…

Opinion 8 min read

May 27, 2022Aug 07, 2023 Scott Trench

Yes, I’m Afraid of a Real Estate Bubble—But I Continue to Invest Anyway. Here’s Why.

Should you wait for the next market crash? I don’t know. Someday, the pundits will be right. Here's what I'm doing in today's market—and why.

BiggerPockets Daily 8 min read

Aug 24, 2021May 11, 2023 Scott Trench

Ask These 19 Questions to Find the Best Mortgage Lender

Lenders are selling a product and that we, the buyers, are the customers. We have the luxury of shopping around for the best deal. Here are the key questions to…

Investing For Beginners 6 min read

Jul 15, 2021Apr 14, 2023 Scott Trench

Is House Hacking Right for You? Ask Yourself These 4 Questions First

House hacking has a simple yet effective strategy. You buy a property, move into it, rent out the accompanying units, and start living for free. Or, at least, it seems…

Building a Team 9 min read

Jun 24, 2021Feb 27, 2024 Scott Trench

What Is a Real Estate Mentor and How Can You Find One?

A real estate mentor can help you refine your investing strategy and improve your cash flow.

BiggerPockets Daily 9 min read

May 25, 2021May 11, 2023 Scott Trench

7 Home Buying Mistakes to Avoid While House-Shopping

When buying a home for the first time, it’s understandable to make mistakes. However, some things can be avoided if you take the time to truly assess what kind of…

News & Trends 8 min read

Dec 30, 2020Mar 17, 2021 Scott Trench

What the December Coronavirus Stimulus Might Mean for Real Estate Investors

2020's been strange—but remarkably good for single-family homeowners and investors, with solid appreciation in prices and rent rates. What happens next?