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Real Estate Business Management

Business Management can often be similar across many industries and types of enterprises. Successful real estate investors treat their investments like a business and run them professionally. This section of the BiggerPockets Blog contains articles that can help journeyman investors systematize and professionally run their real estate businesses. Topics include hiring, management, business policy, and scaling. These articles are written by some of the best investors in the business, and in regions throughout the country.

Jul 22, 2021Mar 28, 2023 Scott Smith

What Real Estate Investors Should Know About Estate Planning

An estate plan lays out how a deceased person’s money and other assets will be distributed when they head to the great beyond. Deciding these matters ahead of time is…

Jul 19, 2021Mar 28, 2023 Kyle Spearin

Realtors: Should You Offer Concierge Services to Your Turnkey Clients?

Home concierge started as a way to lend money to homeowners for updates before selling. It has evolved to mean much more. Now, companies offer a full-service concierge service where…

Jul 13, 2021Mar 28, 2023 Larry Alton

Enjoy Property Management? Consider Starting Your Own Company—Here’s How

Whether you’re a landlord with experience managing properties or you simply enjoy the industry and want to be more involved, owning a property management company could be a lucrative opportunity.…

Jun 22, 2021Mar 29, 2023 Kevin Perk

Landlords: Should You Invest in Property Management Software?

Good property management is essential to good tenant relationships and business success. It can lower the investment risk and maximize the return on investment. In fact, for some landlords, investing…

Jun 16, 2021Mar 29, 2023 Scott Smith

Is a Joint Venture Right for You? Here’s What to Know Before Partnering

Joint ventures allow their members to share in both risk and reward. Here's what real estate investors should know before signing an agreement with a potential partner.

May 24, 2021Mar 29, 2023 Remen Okoruwa

Here’s Why You Should Manage Your Legal Documents Digitally

There are plenty of digital document storage solutions for today's landlords. Mobile rental apps and online software gives landlords the tools necessary to streamline a rental business.

May 13, 2021Apr 19, 2023 Amanda Han

Not a Real Estate Professional? You Can Still Save on Taxes

Whether an investor is a real estate professional or not makes little difference in tax write-offs. Learn more about how to save on taxes here.

May 04, 2021Aug 25, 2023 G. Brian Davis

10 Simple Ways To Minimize Or Avoid Capital Gains Taxes In Real Estate

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…

Apr 27, 2021Mar 29, 2023 Scott Smith

Holding Company vs. Series LLC: Which Provides the Most Protection?

While an LLC works well for a single business, you’ll find that administration tasks and compliance rules expand with your portfolio. Consider a series LLC or holding company instead. Here's…

Apr 06, 2021Jul 24, 2023 Larry Alton

Nail Your Taxes by Hiring the Right CPA

There are plenty of things you can do yourself for your business, but taxes and accounting shouldn't necessarily be among them. Protect yourself, your business, and your assets by enlisting…

Mar 23, 2021Oct 26, 2023 Samantha Hawrylack

29 Real Estate Professionals You Need on Your Team

There are key roles every property management operation needs to have covered.

Mar 18, 2021Jan 27, 2024 Logan Freeman

Do You Need a Real Estate Partner?

Did you know the divorce rate for business partnerships is higher than the divorce rate for marriages? In the U.S., while 40-50% of marriages end in divorce, the divorce rate…

Mar 16, 2021Jan 27, 2024 Scott Smith

Selling Your LLC? Make Sure You Transfer Your Ownership Interest Correctly

If you want to transfer your ownership interest in an LLC, it’s essential that you have your ducks in a row before moving forward. While transferring an LLC can be…