Just like our now-famous list of the top 35 real estate blogs<\/a> (August 2006) \u2014 which has been seriously withered down over the years \u2014 some of the blogs here on our original Top 20 Real Estate Investing Blogs<\/b> list simply died out, lost focus, or decreased in quality.<\/p>\n I thought it was high time that we updated this list by creating a new one \u2014 a live list that brings new blogs into the mix. Below you\u2019ll find below our updated list of blogs about real estate investment \u2014 as well as the original top 20 list where you\u2019ll see all those blogs that have faded or disappeared.<\/p>\n Related:<\/strong>\u00a0The Best Real Estate Books for Your Investing Business<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n To put the original list together, we looked at close to 200 different blogs from both real estate investing\u2013related companies and individual real estate investors. Here are a few things of note about the blogs selected:<\/p>\n There are many other quality real estate investing blogs out there, but they couldn\u2019t all make the list for one reason or another. Most didn\u2019t make the cut for the following reasons:<\/p>\n I recommend you check these out, add them to your reader, and participate by sharing your thoughts in the comments after reading articles. With all that in mind, let\u2019s take a look first at our original top 20 blogs, then at our revamped list as of May 2018 (in alphabetical order, not by preference):<\/p>\n You might notice there are 23 blogs listed here, not 20. That\u2019s because some have rotated in and out over the years.<\/p>\n Here are the original top real estate blogs, most of which have fallen by the wayside:<\/p>\n Enough with the old war stories, Grandpa! What are the best real estate investing blogs of 2018?<\/p>\n A few of the blogs above have maintained consistent quality over the years and appear below. I added a few comments about the strengths of each blog, and what niche they excel in.<\/p>\n Related:<\/strong>\u00a0Top 35 Real Estate Blogs<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n And look, no one is claiming this list is bias-free. I gave preference to independent bloggers over corporate blogs. I\u2019m friendly with some of the bloggers below, and respect them as people, as real estate investors, and as writers. My own blog is (of course!) included.<\/p>\n Call me biased, but at the end of the day, these are the real estate blogs I personally find to have the most value.<\/p>\n I tried to choose the best examples across multiple real estate investing niches. Some contain podcasts or vlogs, as content consumption has evolved and diversified over time. All offer a tremendous amount of value for free.<\/p>\n Without further ado, here\u2019s the list!<\/p>\n 1. A Student of the Real Estate Game<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Niche: Commercial real estate<\/p>\n Joe Stampone started this blog in 2009, first as a personal journal of real estate investing thoughts and ideas, and later as a core commercial real estate blog.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a must-read blog if you\u2019re interested in starting your own commercial real estate investing firm.<\/p>\n 2. Adventures in Mobile Homes<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Niche: Mobile home investing for beginners<\/p>\n Interested in mobile home investing? While Adventures in Mobile Homes is not the slickest looking blog, it boasts easy-to-read tips and guides for beginners.<\/p>\n Rachel Hernandez offers an entire series of articles under the umbrella \u201cInvesting 101\u201d for new mobile home investors. If you\u2019re intrigued by this niche, give this blog a spin!<\/p>\n 3. Afford Anything<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Niche: Lifestyle design & financial independence through real estate<\/p>\n When Paula Pant appeared on the BiggerPockets podcast, Joshua and Brandon introduced her as \u201cthe most interesting woman alive.\u201d<\/p>\n She doesn\u2019t disappoint.<\/p>\n Her posts are thoughtful, insightful, honest, and spunky. Paula will push you to build more intentionality in your life \u2014 and to design your perfect life with purpose.<\/p>\n 4. BiggerPockets<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Niche: All things real estate & personal finance<\/p>\n The leviathan of real estate investing blogs!<\/p>\n I did mention this list may be slightly biased, right?<\/p>\n But one of the great strengths of the BiggerPockets blog is its wealth of timely content. Every day, new articles go live, covering every niche in the real estate spectrum.<\/p>\n It\u2019s been around for over a decade, and will still be here a decade from now.<\/p>\n 5. Clever Investor<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Niche: Marketing, lead generation & getting started in REI<\/p>\n While it\u2019s among the more corporate blogs on this list, Cody Sperber\u2019s well-oiled Clever Investor machine can\u2019t be ignored.<\/p>\n Cody and his team at Clever Investor especially excel at marketing. Take a look at their articles on lead generation for some fresh ideas.<\/p>\n 6. Coach Carson<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Niche: House hacking, lifestyle design, early retirement, landlording<\/p>\n Chad Carson managed to move to Ecuador with his family for 17 months, based on his real estate income and blog.<\/p>\n He\u2019s down-to-earth, honest, and knowledgeable \u2014 a great combination in a real estate blogger. Perhaps best of all, Chad brings some much-needed perspective to the real estate investing conversation. Buying real estate is not an end in itself; it is a means to an end, and only you know exactly what that end is for yourself.<\/p>\n 7. Commercial Real Estate Show<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Niche: Commercial real estate<\/p>\n Michael Bull hosts this high-gloss radio show, podcast, vlog, and blog, where he explores every angle of commercial real estate. Consistently strong guests and a diverse range of commercial real estate topics make Michael\u2019s show a great weekly resource for anyone interested in the commercial side of the sector.<\/p>\n 8. Epic Real Estate Podcast<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Niche: Financial independence\/early retirement through real estate<\/p>\n Host Matt Theriault has built an almost-daily podcast all about building wealth and income through real estate investments. His guests bring a fresh perspective, and shows range from snackable four-minute quickies to immersive 90-minute classes.<\/p>\n Worth a listen!<\/p>\n 9. Flipping Junkie<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Niche: Flipping<\/p>\n Danny Johnson knows flipping inside and out.<\/p>\n In addition to his blog, where his wife Melissa often contributes, Danny\u2019s weekly podcast takes a deep dive into everything flippers need to succeed in an increasingly competitive market.<\/p>\n 10. InvestFourMore<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Niche: Residential investing & realtor-investors<\/p>\n Mark Ferguson brings plenty of personal stories and experience to his blog and podcast, illustrating investor lessons beautifully.<\/p>\n One area where Mark particularly shines is teaching others how to succeed as realtor-investors. Mark excels not only at each individually, but in synergizing the two to come out ahead on both fronts.<\/p>\n 11. The Investor<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Niche: Global market research, commercial real estate<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for a global perspective and comprehensive market research on commercial real estate trends, The Investor is for you. As the news and media outlet for JLL Capital Markets, it\u2019s corporate, glossy, and well-funded.<\/p>\n Just don\u2019t expect mom-and-pop anecdotes or beginner advice here!<\/p>\n 12. Joe Crump<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Niche: Investing automation & real estate websites<\/p>\n Joe\u2019s blog has evolved into a vlog, where he does a particularly good job of walking you through automating your investing business and building real estate-related websites.<\/p>\n Having spent five years working in Hollywood, Joe is right at home on video. Check out his vlog when you\u2019re ready to scale from investing as a side gig to building a real estate business.<\/p>\n 13. Just Ask Ben Why<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Niche: Luxury house hacking, multifamily<\/p>\n Many of you recognize Ben Leybovich\u2019s name from the BiggerPockets blog where he\u2019s a regular contributor.<\/p>\n Ben is best known for teaching others how to house hack luxury single-family homes. If you\u2019ve ever been drawn to the idea of house hacking, but don\u2019t want to live in a duplex, you\u2019ll find Ben\u2019s blog a breath of fresh air.<\/p>\n 14. Michael Blank<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Niche: Apartment buildings, multifamily investing, private fundraising<\/p>\n Michael takes a lifestyle design view of multifamily investing, and is quick to ask readers and listeners what their monthly FI number looks like.<\/p>\n And then he\u2019s quick to show them how easily they can reach that number with only one or two apartment buildings.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re interested in apartment and multifamily investing, Michael Blank\u2019s blog and podcast are a great place to start.<\/p>\n 15. Mobile Home Investing<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Niche: Mobile & manufactured homes<\/p>\n Corporate types tend to thumb their nose at the idea of investing in mobile homes\u2026 which spells opportunity for mom-and-pop investors. And because they\u2019re inexpensive, they can be particularly attractive to new investors who don\u2019t have much capital.<\/p>\n John Fedro is a 30-something who reached financial independence quickly through mobile homes, and he teaches others to do the same. He\u2019ll show you exactly how to start building a portfolio of mobile homes, with starting capital of only $5,000 or so.<\/p>\n 16. The Real Estate Guys Radio<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Niche: Real estate as part of a financial strategy<\/p>\n Investor Robert Helms and financial strategist Russell Gray have been on the air since 1997, before blogs, podcasts, vlogs, or YouTube. Of course, now they do all of these.<\/p>\n But because they\u2019ve been around so long, they\u2019ve seen just about everything, and they cover it all on their podcast and blog. If you\u2019re looking for broad-based exposure to investing ideas, and wondering how real estate could fit into your larger investing strategy, this show is a great place to start.<\/p>\n 17. Real Estate in Your Twenties<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Niche: Getting Started in Real Estate Investing<\/p>\n You already know Brandon Turner \u2013 he\u2019s the co-host of the BiggerPockets podcast!<\/p>\n One area he excels is helping younger adults start building their real estate empire. Brandon keeps it fun and accessible, with a focus on building an entrepreneurial mindset, and his blog is a great starting place for new investors.<\/p>\n 18. Real Estate Worldwide<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Niche: Wholesaling, flipping, lead generation<\/p>\n Interested in wholesaling? Flipping homes? Or where to find the best deals on properties? Real Estate Worldwide has some great free education to help you score great deals.<\/p>\n Kent Clothier remains the primary writer behind the blog, and brings a wealth of real estate investing experience to it.<\/p>\n 19. RETipster<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Niche: Land investing, landlording, finding deals, real estate tech<\/p>\n Seth Williams boasts an astonishing breadth of real estate-related knowledge. Not only does Seth cover a wide range of real estate investing niches, but he goes into incredible depth in each.<\/p>\n One less common niche where he particularly shines is land investing \u2014 a niche not well represented elsewhere on this list.<\/p>\n It\u2019s worth mentioning, in the spirit of disclosure (or bragging?), that I\u2019m a regular contributor on RETipster myself.<\/p>\nThe Top Real Estate Investing Blogs \u2013 Methodology<\/h2>\n
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