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From the traditional mortgage to more complex strategies like seller financing, there are dozens of ways to fund real estate deals.

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Blog An Option to Purchase Real Estate: How to Creatively Buy, Sel...

Ankit Duggal | April 22, 2013

History can be a great teacher of techniques that can be a game changer in today’s real estate market. Real Estate evolved in the early 2000’s to a 100% financing contract that was negotiated solel...

Blog Personal Properties: Creative Financing for the Real Estate N...

Elizabeth Colegrove | March 9, 2015

As an active BiggerPockets Forum member, I see TONS of new investors wondering how they can get started in real estate with a great salary but no assets or savings. Honestly, I bet if we searched f...

Blog The Comprehensive Guide for Financing Your Very First Real Es...

Chad Carson | April 21, 2019

Are you someone who wants to buy investment property, but you just can’t figure out how to finance your first buy? If so, this article is written for you.   What follows are seven different ways to...

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BiggerPockets Podcast 006: Investing While Holding a Full Time Job with Arthur Garcia

Episode 6 | February 20, 2013

Investing in real estate while holding a full time job may not always get the most discussion in the real estate investing world - but there are thousands (if not millions) of investors who do just...

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Meet the Investors: How I Earn $800/Mo on a Single Property (That I Don’t Even Own!) Featuring Julian Sage

Alexander Felice | January 15, 2021

What’s up, BiggerPockets? Alex Felice here with another episode of Meet the Investors. I want to introduce you to my good friend Julian Sage—an Airbnb monster. Meet the Investor: Julian Sage Hi, e...

The No. 1 Way to Find a Partner for Your Real Estate Investments

Ashley Kehr | January 16, 2021

When beginning to search for a partner on a real estate deal, you may find that you need something from them in terms of experience, time, or money. However, instead of focusing on what you need fr...

How Much Do You Need To Save for Your First Investment Property?

Whitney Hutten | January 12, 2021

You have discovered the power of real estate. Capital preservation, cash flow, appreciation, tax benefits—all words that are music to your ears. And you are ready to dive in! Then you check your ba...

Property Lien Search: How to Find Out About a Lien on Property

Joshua Dorkin | June 15, 2020

Awhile back, I remember talking to a friend who wanted to purchase property. He was nervous—this would be his first home. He wanted to know how to uncover any lien on property he was considering. ...

House Hackers: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Use an LLC for Rental Property

Matt Faircloth | July 20, 2020

LLCs are a hot topic with new investors. If you’ve been investing for a while, you probably invest with an LLC. But is an LLC (or “limited liability company”) worth it for a new investor? Maybe yo...

Top 5 Tips for a Smooth and Stress-Free Home Sale

Erin Spradlin | January 18, 2021

According to CNBC, nearly 40% of Americans cry during the process of selling their home. That sounds like a mental health crisis and a possible divorce waiting to happen. To help you avoid that, he...

Introduction to Real Estate Investment Analysis

J Scott | June 4, 2020

Let me ask you a question: How long do you spend picking out clothes each morning? Probably longer than most investors spend doing the math for real estate investment analysis. Unfortunately, peopl...

How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step-by-Step Guide

Brandon Turner | August 26, 2020

Chances are you’ve heard horror stories from accidental landlords about costly evictions, destroyed rentals, and “tenants from hell.” You might know a dozen reasons why you shouldn’t rent out your ...

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Blog · Editor's Pick Real Estate Financing: The 4 Best Ways Savvy Investors Fund Deals

Mindy Jensen | May 26, 2015

Do you know how you are going to use real estate financing to purchase your next deal? If an awesome property became available in your favorite market, how would you pay for it? BiggerPockets is fi...

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Hard Money Buying Worksheet

Rob K Blake | November 29, 2008

I have the worksheet I use of a ‘quick and dirty’ hard money purchase analysis and I thought I’d share it with you…download here! First if you don’t know much about worksheets, don’t worry; you s...

How Much Do You Need To Save for Your First Investment Property?

Whitney Hutten | January 12, 2021

You have discovered the power of real estate. Capital preservation, cash flow, appreciation, tax benefits—all words that are music to your ears. And you are ready to dive in! Then you check your ba...

How to Buy a Small Multifamily Property (A Step-by-Step Case ...

Brandon Turner | May 25, 2019

I really like small multifamily properties, and I talk about them an awful lot. Several months ago, I wrote a post called “How to Make a Million Dollars in Real Estate” which was designed to show t...

Meet the Investors: How I Earn $800/Mo on a Single Property (...

Alexander Felice | January 15, 2021

What’s up, BiggerPockets? Alex Felice here with another episode of Meet the Investors. I want to introduce you to my good friend Julian Sage—an Airbnb monster. Meet the Investor: Julian Sage Hi, e...

5 Strategies for Investing in Real Estate Mortgage Notes

Scott Smith | January 18, 2021

Investing in mortgage notes (also called real estate notes) can be an exciting alternative for real estate investors looking to branch out or break free from the landlord game. Real estate notes ar...

Opinion: I Don’t Trust Anyone Who Wholesales—Here’s Why

Darren Sager | November 13, 2020

I’ve been investing in real estate for more than 20 years. No matter where we are in the market cycle, people are always looking for a deal. I’ve been asked on a consistent basis if I know any good...

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BiggerPockets Podcast 435: Why Successful People HATE Losing, But Aren’t Afraid to Lose with Scott McGillivray (Part 2)

Episode 435 | January 17, 2021

Scott McGillivray is back for this second part of his amazing interview. Last time we talked about the nitty gritty of Scott’s investments, how he started to acquire houses, and building his empire...

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 163: Taxes, Backdoor Roths, Options, and How to Max Out Your Childrens’ Roths with Steven Hamilton

Episode 163 | January 18, 2021

Have tax questions for your upcoming 2020 taxes? Stick around then! We have a mind-blowing episode with enrolled agent Steven Hamilton from Hamilton Tax and Accounting. Mindy and Scott throw a lot ...

BiggerPockets Business Podcast 91: How Businesses Get Sold for Millions with Chris Younger

Episode 91 | January 19, 2021

If you’re a new entrepreneur, it may seem like a dream to sell a business for millions of dollars. People like Chris Younger, make that dream a reality. Chris founded Class VI Partners, an investme...

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