5 Ways to Build a Real Estate Empire With FHA Lending
Often first-time real estate investors struggle with finding enough capital to make their first rental or flip purchase, thinking they must have a down payment of 20% or more to…
Investing For Beginners
Are you just getting started on your real estate investing journey? This section of the BiggerPockets Blog might be just the thing you are looking for then. We have hundreds of articles designed to help newer investors launch their investing careers into orbit. If you are ready to introduce yourself to the world of real estate then check out the articles below, containing information on everything from saving up for your first purchase, finding the right agent, to screening your first tenants. If you are new to real estate investing, then these articles, written by seasoned investors with decades of experience, are just the thing you need! Oh, and for more discussions and introductions from other investors that are starting out, it might be a great idea to engage in our Starting Out Forum. This is a welcoming place where new investors can learn and formulate strategy while receiving feedback from seasoned investors and each other.
5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know Your Title Company Could Do for You
Title companies can be a GREAT resource for real estate investors, but few investors know what they can provide. Learn about the valuable information and services your title company may…
Don’t Let Indecision and Overanalyzing Control You
Ever feel like you're holding yourself back because you're constantly in your own head? With these simple tips and tricks, you can overcome what many people call "analysis paralysis" and…
Commonly Overlooked Costs When Buying Your First Property (Don’t Get Caught Off-Guard!)
You saved some money, caught the bug, and are about to enter the wonderful world of real estate investing. So here is a bit of caution for you from someone…
How to Teach Your Kids to Be Self-Made Millionaires
Airline pilot and real estate investor Steve Rozenberg shares the story of how his 14-year-old son taught him an important lesson in parenting: kids need to learn things from their…
4 Ways to Invest in Real Estate With Only $15,000
Here's the thing, $15K is probably not going to be enough for you to go put a down payment on a property. That's the most traditional, boring, easy way to…
Why You Should Stop Looking for an “Investor-Friendly” Real Estate Agent
Are investor-friendly agents the "unicorns" of the real estate world—or are investors just not looking for them the correct way? Get valuable insight here!
5 Options for Investing in Real Estate With Bad Credit
If you study today’s successful investors, you’ll find that a large percentage started from nothing and simply found a way to get their foot in the door. You have to…
60-Day Newbie Challenge: 6 Action Steps to Land Your First Deal in 2 Months or Less
Here's a detailed outline of six simple steps that can take you from “wanting to invest” to “investing” in real estate in 60 days. By utilizing this information, or even…
Why Investing in Garages Is an Ideal Way to Create Passive Income
Looking for a great hands-off source of passive income? Learn why investing in garages is an effective way to supplement your monthly cash flow!
The Single Most Important Piece of Advice I’d Give New Investors
Learning how to invest in real estate is overwhelming. From finding deals to running the numbers to financing and so on, most new investors don’t know where to begin. And…
The 7-Step Motivated Newbie’s Guide to Finding a High-Quality Mentor
Everyone wants a mentor. But as a mentee, how do you make yourself stand out? How do you convince someone that you are worth their time? Here are several recommendations.
How to Start a Local Real Estate Investor Meetup (& Why You Definitely Should!)
Real estate investing is a people business. One of the best ways to surround yourself with the right people is by attending real estate investing meetups. When you can't find…
