Free Real Estate Investing Resources

Before you buy an investment property, make sure you’ve pressure-tested the deal. This worksheet combines strategic reflection prompts with scenario-based analysis to help new investors evaluate risk, stress-test their assumptions, and gain confidence in their decisions. It’s designed to uncover red flags before you commit—and make sure the deal truly aligns with your goals. Use it before making an offer, refinancing, or deciding whether to walk away.

Buying your first rental, flip, or house hack is exciting—but also overwhelming. With so many moving parts (and potential pitfalls), it's easy to miss a step that could cost you money, time, or even the deal itself. This checklist is designed to help you stay on track and know exactly what to do next—from getting pre-approved to collecting your first rent check.

Instant appraisal-boost kit: plug in upgrades, comps, rents and it over to the appraiser; watch valuation pop!

A forward-looking guide revealing top real estate investing strategies, emerging trends, and high-performing data for 2025–2026.

Struggling to find deals in 2025? In this free webinar, BiggerPockets Head of Real Estate Investing Dave Meyer will share a proven, data-driven strategy for finding cash-flowing deals fast.

This spreadsheet shows you the information to consider when comparing properties. You can send your analysis to a private money lender to show the value of comparable properties in that area.

Before you buy an investment property, make sure you’ve pressure-tested the deal. This worksheet combines strategic reflection prompts with scenario-based analysis to help new investors evaluate risk, stress-test their assumptions, and gain confidence in their decisions. It’s designed to uncover red flags before you commit—and make sure the deal truly aligns with your goals. Use it before making an offer, refinancing, or deciding whether to walk away.

Use this two-minute pass/fail test to quickly evaluate duplexes.

Struggling to find deals in 2025? In this free webinar, BiggerPockets Head of Real Estate Investing Dave Meyer will share a proven, data-driven strategy for finding cash-flowing deals fast.

This Property Walkthrough Inspection Checklist is a room-by-room guide designed to help new real estate investors spot potential issues before purchasing a property. It covers everything from roof condition and foundation integrity to mechanical systems and interior finishes. With space to note material types, repair estimates, and contractor details, this checklist ensures you won’t overlook hidden costs.

For most early retirees, taxes are negligible compared to the amount of income they can withdraw. Use this calculator to estimate your tax burden in retirement.

Maximize your STR profits and avoid costly tax mistakes—download the Hospitable x BiggerPockets STR Tax Guide now!

Minimize your tax audit risk and protect yourself in the case of an audit with these helpful tips and best practices for this tax season from the tax experts at Keystone CPA.

Learn the ins and outs of the Cost Segregation strategy from Maven Cost Segregation Tax Advisor, Sean Graham. Understand how to accelerate your depreciation and take advantage of cost-saving tax advice.

Looking to raise rents without losing great tenants, or sleep at night? Join Dion McNeeley, the “Lazy Landlord” who used rentals and the Binder Method to retire early with $21,000/month in cash flow.

In this free webinar, you’ll learn:
-A proven rent increase strategy that keeps tenants happy
-How to build rental income you can actually retire on
-The origin of the Binder Method—and why it works
-How it applies to Section 8, rent control, and property management

Plus: Walk away with a step-by-step rent increase framework you can apply immediately.

Whether you're building your rental portfolio or preparing to retire, this session will give you the confidence—and strategy—to move forward.

Not every property manager will provide the same level of service. These are the questions you should ask when you interview new PMs to ensure you hire one that's aligned with your goals as an investor, will communicate the way you need, and can execute on your chosen real estate strategies.

Don’t guess when choosing your next tenant—screen like a pro. This free Tenant Screening Guide walks you through the entire process step-by-step, from setting fair and legal criteria to reviewing credit, criminal, and eviction histories. Learn how to avoid red flags, protect your rental property, and build a reliable tenant base. Whether you’re screening your first tenant or tightening up your process, this guide is your go-to resource for doing it right.

Use this document to verify lease information with tenant's in a property before you close on the property. It is best to ask permission from the current owner before selling.

For most early retirees, taxes are negligible compared to the amount of income they can withdraw. Use this calculator to estimate your tax burden in retirement.

This calculator allows you to input your own financial details and make assumptions about your portfolio to estimate how long it will take you to reach financial independence.

The high-interest rate environment has changed the rules, and every homeowner should run the math before making a sell or keep decision.

A companion spreadsheet to "Americans Should Keep, Not Sell, Their Homes" downloadable—run your own numbers to make personal decision!

A profit and loss statement shows your income and the expenses on your property for a certain period of time. Use this to see how much you are earning or spending in certain categories for your property.

A balance sheet shows your assets and liabilities. This is typically used if you are a business entity. A similar document would be a personal financial statement that portrays your net worth. It also lists your assets and liabilities.

Ready to uncover the most promising real estate markets? Austin Wolff’s comprehensive dataset delivers actionable insights to help you make smarter investment decisions.

Featured in Leka's BPCON24 Flipping Workshop, this spreadsheet will help you determine your costs and profit to ensure you make the best offers on potential flip properties.

Struggling to find deals in 2025? In this free webinar, BiggerPockets Head of Real Estate Investing Dave Meyer will share a proven, data-driven strategy for finding cash-flowing deals fast.

Learn how to use the BiggerPockets Market Finder with a video walkthrough from Austin Wolff. Narrow in on your ideal market for your first or next investment.

Learn how to use the BiggerPockets Deal Finder with a video walkthrough from Austin Wolff. Find your first or next deal today!

Want to join a BP Mastermind Group? Keep an eye out for opportunities, like the Momentum 2025 Summit or the Intention Journal masterminds!