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Real estate investing is a numbers game—and sometimes, you might be tempted to save money by ignoring “unnecessary” repairs. Does a broken gutter really matter? Why drop $200 on a plumber for such ...
Two weeks ago I called six different contractors to come take a look at a small repair job on my personal house. Every single one went to voicemail. Okay, understandable. They are busy working. I’...
One of the biggest complaints I hear among fellow investors is how difficult it is to find a good contractor. Even contractors recommended by other people seem to fall short. Someone thought they w...
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On this episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we're going to talk about a unique strategy that combines the power of house flipping with the benefits of home ownership. You'll meet Mindy Jensen and...
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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...
Whitney Hutten’s first investment property—a live-in flip—unexpectedly turned into a house hack soon after closing. While some new investors might have given up, she persevered and ended up pocketi...
In this episode, we meet Joe Lieber. Joe and I met in a mastermind group in 2012 or 2013. Either way, he has been an amazingly successful real estate investor in the Cleveland area for years. Cleve...
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...
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 ...
In light of coronavirus, my rental business just sent a letter to all my tenants. I thought I’d share the exact letter with you in case you want to send one of your own, as well. Recently, I releas...
We all know that real estate is about location, location, location. But what a lot of investors don’t know is how easy it is to invest in rental property in a different city or state. Remote real e...
There are plenty of great reasons to consider renting to family. Perhaps you’re inviting relatives to stay in your vacation home, allowing your child to stay in a home of yours near their college, ...
One of the most important aspects of property investment, particularly for fix-and-flip-type investors (but useful for everyone!), is the ability to assess how much you’re going to have to invest i...
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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...
Whitney Hutten’s first investment property—a live-in flip—unexpectedly turned into a house hack soon after closing. While some new investors might have given up, she persevered and ended up pocketi...
It doesn’t matter if you failed pre-calc or graduated with a Ph.D in theoretical physics. All real estate investors have to learn to love the numbers. Love them like they are part of you. For good ...
The House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour. Let’s take a look at the potential impact to workers and the economy. The minimum wage...
One of the biggest complaints I hear among fellow investors is how difficult it is to find a good contractor. Even contractors recommended by other people seem to fall short. Someone thought they w...
The only two inevitable things in life are death and taxes, right? Well, sort of. Savvy real estate investors have more loopholes than most to reduce their tax burden. Here’s exactly what you need ...