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Personal Development & Goals

Real estate investing is a continual learning process. Mistakes and lessons learned characterize almost every investor's career. The great thing about BiggerPockets is that it allows you to learn from the triumphs and failures of other investors around the country. Spending the time to learn from others' experience can significantly speed up your real estate portfolio growth and help you to avoid setbacks. This section of the BiggerPockets Blog is dedicated to those types of posts that help investors become successful in real estate and avoid mistakes that others have made in the past. You can read up on more similar stories and discussions in our Real Estate Success Stories Forum.

Oct 15, 2020Mar 16, 2021 David Richter

The Relationship Game & Why It Matters in Real Estate

Your network is truly your net worth. If you want to make and keep more money, then you have to start providing more value to people.

Oct 10, 2020Mar 16, 2021 David Pere

The 11 Best Blogs for and by Real Estate Investors

These top blogs for real estate investors, written by investors, will help you maximize your real estate education.

Oct 04, 2020Feb 24, 2024 Engelo Rumora

5 Habits That Help Average People Make Millions

If you want financial success, there aren’t any excuses—it’s going to take a lot of hard work. Here's the blueprint. The rest is up to you.

Sep 27, 2020Mar 16, 2021 Engelo Rumora

Want to Be a Bona Fide Entrepreneur? Avoid These “Wantrepreneur” Habits!

Being an entrepreneur is becoming more and more popular—and with the trend comes an advent of wannabe "wantrepreneurs." Don't be one!

Sep 16, 2020Mar 16, 2021 Brandon Turner

THIS Is the Only Thing Stopping You From Being Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy

What do you want in life? Whatever it is, you 100% can have it. There's likely only one thing stopping you—and here's how to overcome it.

Sep 04, 2020Mar 16, 2021 David Pere

Get More Done in Less Time: The 6 Best Books on Productivity to Read in 2020

Work smarter, not harder! Just a 1% difference in productivity each day equates to well over a 300% return at the end of the year. These books will teach you…

Aug 25, 2020Mar 16, 2021 Kyle Spearin

Reach Your Goals by Living a More Intentional Life

Stop living life on autopilot and start living with intention, and you'll find that you can take purposeful steps toward your ideal future.

Aug 22, 2020Feb 24, 2024 Ben Leybovich

If You’re Denying Yourself ‘Nice Things’ in the Name of Frugality, You’re Doing It Wrong

Don't ask, "How do I pay for this?" Ask, "How can this thing I want pay for itself?" Understand, you can have anything if it makes money!

Aug 18, 2020Mar 16, 2021 Philip Michael

Here’s What 10 Billionaires Say You Should Do Every Day

If you want to follow the billionaire blueprint, one theme seems to come up again and again. Find out what it is, and how these moguls get it done.

Aug 15, 2020Mar 16, 2021 Paul Moore

The World’s Least-Followed Investment Advice (& How it can Make You a Millionaire)

“Be greedy when others are fearful and fearful when others are greedy.” —Warren Buffett. You probably think you know where this article is going. You’ve heard this famous Buffett quote…

Aug 07, 2020Mar 16, 2021 Alexander Felice

6 Networking Tips From Mr. Popular on BiggerPockets

Networking isn't a natural talent. It's something you develop over time. But it's an invaluable skill real estate investors need to succeed in business.

Aug 02, 2020Mar 16, 2021 Engelo Rumora

Investors: Don’t Fall Victim to the Biggest Scam in Real Estate

I know a lot of people watching this video are going to slam me for what I’m saying, but I honestly think this is the biggest scam in real estate…

Jul 31, 2020Mar 16, 2021 Brandon Turner

Train Your Brain to Retain: A Quick & Simple Trick to Improve Your Memory

Learn how to both consume more media and remember what you learn with this simple strategy to make you a better reader and listener.