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BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast 24 min read

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6 Years Ago, He Bought His First Rental: Now He’s Doing 24 Deals a Year

Brett Hundley doesn’t want an employer or a nine-to-five job. Ever. At just 32 years old, he has already retired from one career and is now chasing the freedom and…

BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast 22 min read

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How to Fail at Real Estate Investing in 2026

If you want to generate passive income with rental properties, reach financial freedom, and make the most money with the least stress, do not do any of these six things.…

BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast 26 min read

Apr 29, 2026Apr 30, 2026 The BiggerPockets Podcast

He Bought 50 Rentals, Then Stopped to Do This (Makes $5,000/Month Per Deal)

Struggling to find cash flow these days? You’re not the only one. Today’s guest built a portfolio of 50 rental properties before margins started getting thin, but one giant pivot…

BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast 24 min read

Apr 27, 2026Apr 28, 2026 The BiggerPockets Podcast

He Bought His First Rental at 20. Now at 29, He Cash Flows $20K/Month

At 20 years old, Jefferson Simmons was kicked out of his frat house. The entire property was getting remodeled, so he and 47 other college kids needed a place to…

BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast 19 min read

Apr 24, 2026Apr 27, 2026 The BiggerPockets Podcast

The Worst Real Estate Investing Advice I’ve Ever Heard

This is the worst real estate investing advice I’ve ever heard—and I KEEP hearing it. If you go on to any “real estate investing” TikTok page, they say the same…

BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast 34 min read

Apr 22, 2026Apr 27, 2026 The BiggerPockets Podcast

Michael Zuber: Why the Average American Won’t Make It Without Rentals

By buying just One Rental at a Time, Michael Zuber was able to replace his entire W-2 income, scale from one rental to four, then to over 80 rental units,…

Buying & Selling 5 min read

Feb 26, 2026Feb 26, 2026 Tony Robinson

How to Make a Cash Offer Without Cash

This article is presented by Dominion Financial. Here’s something most real estate investors figure out the hard way: The best deals don’t go to the highest bidder. They go to…

BiggerPockets Daily 8 min read

Nov 04, 2022Dec 22, 2023 Jane Meggitt

How Does Rent to Own Work?

Rent-to-own homes is a way for you to buy a home while renting it for a certain period of time. We’ll explain what it is and how it works for…

Buying & Selling 4 min read

Oct 27, 2021Jan 29, 2024 Paul Moore

Why Are Institutional Investors Flocking to Mobile Home Parks?

The data is in about why institutional investors have been purchasing mobile home parks. And it’s quite surprising. Sam Zell, one of America’s most successful real estate investors, was right.…

BiggerPockets Daily 4 min read

Oct 25, 2021Jan 29, 2024 Dave Meyer

It’s Not Too Late to Join the Short-Term Rental Investing Game

It’s never been a better time to be a short-term rental investor. Short-term rental investing, otherwise known as Airbnb or VRBO hosting, has been one of the hottest strategies for…

BiggerPockets Daily 8 min read

Oct 25, 2021Mar 22, 2023 Anson Young

Building Rapport and Negotiating with Sellers for a Great Deal

This is an excerpt from Finding & Funding Great Deals by Anson Young. So you’ve created a deal-getting plan and perhaps even come up with a direct mail marketing…

BiggerPockets Daily 7 min read

Oct 13, 2021Mar 22, 2023 Dave Meyer

Is Wall Street Ruining the Housing Market?

Over the last several months there’s been a lot of hype about Wall Street driving up the housing market. I’ve seen a few dozen headlines about how no one can…

Flipping 5 min read

Sep 08, 2025Sep 09, 2025 Jeff Vasishta

Home Flippers Are Saying the Market is Tough—But These Strategies Can Still Net Huge Profits

There are likely to be more flops than flips—that’s the conclusion flippers are coming to, according to data from John Burns Research & Consulting and Kiavi, a lender focused on…

Flipping 3 min read

Jul 23, 2025Jul 30, 2025 Garrett Brown

How I Funded a Flip With Zero Dollars Out of Pocket

This article is presented by Dominion Financial. A few months ago, I stumbled onto a property that looked like the perfect flip. It was a tired but solid three-bedroom home…

Real Estate Trends 7 min read

Dec 20, 2024Dec 20, 2024 Lindsay Frankel

Actually, Flipping Properties Can Improve Housing Affordability—Here’s How

Housing prices have increased more in the last four years than in the previous three decades, surging 47% since 2020, according to a Case-Schiller National Home Price Index report. The…

Flipping 4 min read

Nov 15, 2024Nov 15, 2024 James Dainard

6 Ways I Make My Flips Irresistible to Buyers

If you’re diving into the world of real estate investing or flipping, you know it’s not just about buying low and selling high. It’s about creating a space that truly…

Flipping 3 min read

Nov 13, 2024Nov 13, 2024 James Dainard

Don’t FLOP On Your Next FLIP—What I Wish I Knew When I Started Flipping Houses

When I first dipped my toes into the world of house flipping, I was filled with excitement and a fair share of naiveté. I had dreams of turning rundown properties…

Flipping 6 min read

Jul 05, 2024Jul 05, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

Is Virtual Staging Better than Real Staging When It Comes to Selling a Flip?

With AI tools and Matterport, virtual staging could earn you more dollars on your flip than you might expect.

Landlording & Property Management 4 min read

Apr 29, 2026Apr 29, 2026 Jeff Vasishta

Deed Theft and Fraudulent Tax Lien Sales Are Spreading—Here’s How to Make Sure You Don’t Fall Victim

Because of the large sums of money involved, real estate is a fertile hunting ground for scammers, and one of the most profitable scams is spreading outwards from New York:…

Landlording & Property Management 7 min read

Mar 13, 2026Mar 13, 2026 Tony Robinson

4 Things Landlords Are Responsible For When Renting to Tenants

This article is presented by Steadily. Most real estate investors can tell you their ROI down to two decimal places. They can walk you through their expense ratio and their…

Landlording & Property Management 3 min read

Mar 05, 2026Mar 05, 2026 Ashley Kehr

Landlords: Here’s How You Can Improve Your Existing Systems With Industry-Leading Tools

This article is presented by RentRedi. Most DIY landlords are more organized than they give themselves credit for. You likely have a spreadsheet for rent tracking, leases saved in folders,…

Landlording & Property Management 6 min read

Feb 25, 2026Mar 23, 2026 Anna K. Cottrell

The Landlord Reset: 7 Financial Moves to Make Before Q2 Sneaks Up on You

This article is presented by Avail. Did you know that if you’re a landlord, February is life’s gift to you in terms of getting your business finances in order? Understandably,…

Landlording & Property Management 6 min read

Feb 06, 2026Feb 06, 2026 Ashley Kehr

The 7 Places Self-Managing Landlords Lose Money Without Realizing It

This article is presented by RentRedi. When I bought my first rental, I was determined to self-manage. Not because I loved property management, but because I wanted to learn. I wanted…

Landlording & Property Management 3 min read

Dec 17, 2025Dec 17, 2025 Ashley Kehr

How My Rent Collection Process Has Evolved Over the Years

This article is presented by TurboTenant. I started my career as an accountant and lasted about six months before I knew I was not made to sit at a desk…

Mobile Homes & Mobile Home Parks 6 min read

May 21, 2025May 28, 2025 Ashley Kehr

Why Mobile Home Investing is Gaining Momentum in 2025 (and How Rookies Can Get Started)

When most new investors think about getting into real estate, they picture buying a single-family home or maybe a small multifamily property. But with home prices staying high and mortgage…

Mobile Homes & Mobile Home Parks 4 min read

Feb 29, 2024Apr 06, 2024 Chris Bibey

Are Mobile Homes a Good Investment for Rental Property?

While there’s no defined strategy for success, key considerations include understanding the unique market demand for mobile homes, analyzing location benefits, assessing the condition and age of the mobile home,…

Mobile Homes & Mobile Home Parks 4 min read

Dec 22, 2023Feb 29, 2024 Samantha Hawrylack

Investing in Mobile Homes: What Investors Need to Know

When done right, investing in mobile homes can be a profitable way to add to your real estate portfolio. Check out everything you must know about mobile home investing to…

REITs & Passive Investing 7 min read

Nov 27, 2023Feb 29, 2024 Ana Gotter

7 of the Best Alternative Real Estate Investing Strategies

When it comes to real estate, there are a few go-to routes that many investors are typically drawn to. Flipping homes for resale is one. Obtaining and managing a rental…

Mobile Homes & Mobile Home Parks 4 min read

Feb 21, 2023Aug 10, 2023 Nathan Miller

Should You Add Manufactured Homes To Your Portfolio?

The popularity of manufactured (mobile) homes has been on the rise over the past several years, spurred partly by highly competitive traditional housing markets, overall interest in smaller homes, and the search for more…

Buying & Selling 4 min read

Oct 27, 2021Jan 29, 2024 Paul Moore

Why Are Institutional Investors Flocking to Mobile Home Parks?

The data is in about why institutional investors have been purchasing mobile home parks. And it’s quite surprising. Sam Zell, one of America’s most successful real estate investors, was right.…