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Sterling White

Sterling White is a multifamily investor, specializing in value-add apartments in Indianapolis and other Midwestern markets. With just under a decade of experience in the real estate industry, Sterling was involved with the management of over $10MM in capital, which is deployed across a $18.9MM real estate portfolio made up of multifamily apartments. Through the company he founded, Sonder Investment Group, he owns just under 400 units.

Experience
Sterling is a seasoned real estate investor, philanthropist, speaker, host, mentor, and former world record attemptee, who was born and raised in Indianapolis. He is the author of the renowned book From Zero to 400 Units and the host of a phenomenal podcast, which hit the No. 1 spot on The Real Estate Experience Podcast‘s list of best shows in the investing category.

Living and breathing real estate since 2009, Sterling currently owns multiple businesses related to real estate, including Sterling White Enterprises, Sonder Investment Group, and other investment partnerships. Throughout the span of a decade, he has contributed to helping others become successful in the real estate industry. In addition, he has been directly involved with both buying and selling over 100 single family homes.

Sterling’s primary specialities include sales, marketing, crowdfunding, buy and hold investing, investment properties, and many more.

He was featured on the BiggerPockets Podcast episode #308 and has been contributing content to BiggerPockets since 2014, with over 200 posts on topics ranging from single family investing and apartment investing to mindset and scaling a business online. He has been featured on multiple other podcasts, too.

When he isn’t immersed in the real world, Sterling likes reading motivational books, including Maverick Mindset by Doug Hall, As a Man Thinketh by James Allen, and Sell or Be Sold by Grant Cardone.

As a thrill-seeker with an evident fear of heights, he somehow managed to jump off of a 65-foot cliff into deep water without flinching. (Okay, maybe a little bit…) Sterling is also an avid kale-eating traveller, but nothing is more important to him than family. His unusual habit is bird-watching, which he discovered he truly enjoyed during an Ornithology class from his college days.

Education
Sterling attended the University of Indianapolis.

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Sterling’s primary specialities include sales, marketing, crowdfunding, buy and hold investing, investment properties, and many more.

When he isn’t immersed in the real world, Sterling likes reading motivational books, including Maverick Mindset by Doug Hall, As a Man Thinketh by James Allen, and Sell or Be Sold by Grant Cardone.

Education
Sterling attended the University of Indianapolis.

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Real Estate Investing For Beginners 6 min read

Aug 30, 2021Mar 23, 2023 Sterling White

Beat the House-Hunting Competition: 11 Clever Tips to Win a Bidding War

There’s more to winning a bidding war than crushing other investors with your bank account until the home seller caves to your offer. Armed with knowledge, you’ll be the victor…

BiggerPockets Daily 5 min read

Jul 07, 2021Mar 28, 2023 Sterling White

4 Essential Real Estate Lessons from Arnold Schwarzenegger

Schwarzenegger has said, “I made my first million in real estate, not in movies." To be like Arnold, keep your vision intact, understand your goals, and seek out people with…

BiggerPockets Daily 2 min read

Jun 08, 2021Mar 29, 2023 Sterling White

What’s the Short-Term Rental Outlook After COVID-19?

The 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns shook up everything real estate investors thought they knew about short-term rentals. What's the outlook as the world returns to normal?

BiggerPockets Daily 4 min read

Jun 03, 2021Mar 29, 2023 Sterling White

Don’t Just Survive—Thrive! Win in Hot Markets With This New Model of Property Acquisition

Ditch the old method of buying properties and try something new. This strategy will help you survive and thrive in any market phases—and deliver more predictable results.

BiggerPockets Daily 4 min read

May 26, 2021Mar 29, 2023 Sterling White

This $300K Multifamily Success Story Proves You Don’t Need All the Answers Before Investing

It can be scary to make the leap from single- to multifamily. But don't wait on the sidelines. The best way to learn is to do. If you want to…

Real Estate Investing For Beginners 6 min read

Mar 15, 2021Mar 21, 2023 Sterling White

Single Family vs. Multifamily Rentals: Which Investment Is Right for You?

Is it better to invest in single family or multifamily rental properties? There are passionate advocates for both of these types of properties. How do they really stack up? What…

Landlording & Property Management 6 min read

Mar 01, 2021Mar 29, 2023 Sterling White

Top 10 Reasons Tenants Move Out (and How to Keep Them)

For landlords, a reliable tenant is worth their weight in gold. Here are the top reasons they move out—and how to fix the problems in advance.

Private Money 3 min read

Dec 23, 2020Feb 24, 2024 Sterling White

Syndication 101: How to Present a Deal To Investors

Do you have a great real estate deal but not enough cash on hand? Present this information to potential investors to get their buy-in.

Acquiring Property 3 min read

Dec 16, 2020Jan 15, 2024 Sterling White

The Million-Dollar Mistake I Will Absolutely Never Repeat

Mistakes happen. But good negotiation skills and positive relationships in your business dealings can help you resolve them.

Real Estate Business Management 3 min read

Dec 03, 2020Mar 16, 2021 Sterling White

Hang on To Great Contractors for Dear Life—Here’s How

When searching for a contractor, the cheapest option isn't typically the best. Improve your real estate investment success by finding a good one—and keeping them around.

Rehab & DIY 7 min read

Oct 05, 2020Feb 20, 2024 Sterling White

12 Home Improvements You Can Make for Less Than $500

Need to upgrade a rental unit so tenants start noticing it? Here are 12 improvements landlords can make for under $500 each.

Opinion 3 min read

Oct 04, 2020Feb 24, 2024 Sterling White

The No. 1 Reason You’re Broke (& How to Change Your Fate)

If you're seeking a significant change in income and net worth, you need to rewire your thinking about money—and grasp and put into practice this one key concept.

Real Estate Business Management 2 min read

Sep 21, 2020Feb 19, 2024 Sterling White

The 3 Dumbest Mistakes Buy & Hold Real Estate Investors Make

We're all prone to mistakes, and that's fine. But if you're getting into buy and hold investing, avoid these catastrophic errors like the plague!