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Erion Shehaj

Erion Shehaj is the founder of Investing Architect and a managing real estate broker at Signature Houston Real Estate Corp.

Experience
Erion helps successful professionals achieve financial independence using the Blueprint Real Estate Investing Strategy. By combining the principles of robust financial planning with quality real estate investments, Erion can show you how to replace your salary with passive income and retire early so you can live life on your terms.

Over his real estate career of 13-plus years, Erion has helped his investor clients purchase $90MM+ in real estate assets to build robust real estate portfolios and streams of passive income. In addition, he has been involved in successfully rolling out small multifamily new construction projects across Texas.

Erion has written extensively about long-term real estate investing and business in several publications, including BiggerPockets (since 2013), Investing Architect, American Genius, Geek Estate, and more.

Education
Erion graduated Magna Cum Laude with a double bachelor’s in Accounting and Finance from the Bauer College of Business (University of Houston) in 2004.

Accreditations
Erion completed the prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Member education curriculum (CCIM 101104). In 2017, Erion successfully completed the coursework for the Certified Financial Planner Program at the Susan M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies at Rice University.

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Erion Shehaj is the founder of Investing Architect and a managing real estate broker at Signature Houston Real Estate Corp.

Education
Erion graduated Magna Cum Laude with a double bachelor’s in Accounting and Finance from the Bauer College of Business (University of Houston) in 2004.

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Investing For Beginners 10 min read

Dec 10, 2017Jul 29, 2022 Erion Shehaj

The Ultimate 60-Day Action Plan for the Paralyzed Newbie Longing for a First Deal

Does that first investment property elude you, despite reading article after article and listening to every podcast? Start taking action NOW with this plan!

Success Stories 6 min read

Jun 30, 2017Feb 20, 2024 Erion Shehaj

Case Study: How to Replace a $70,000 Job Income Using Rentals (for the Math-Averse!)

Are you on pace to achieve financial freedom using your rental properties? Learn how to find out if you're on the right path here!

Landlording & Property Management 9 min read

Nov 16, 2016Mar 16, 2021 Erion Shehaj

How to Manage Your Rentals While Working a Full-Time Job

Self-managing your rentals while working a 9 to 5 isn't impossible -- as long as you know a few secrets to avoid costly, time-consuming mistakes.

Diversifying Your Investments 5 min read

Sep 01, 2016Feb 13, 2024 Erion Shehaj

Great Portfolios Don’t Happen by Chance: Here’s How to Put Together Your Plan

The difference between "normal" and successful investors? The difference is that the successful investor has an investment plan that outlines action steps.

Investing For Beginners 5 min read

Feb 28, 2016Mar 16, 2021 Erion Shehaj

How to Avoid the Dreaded Shiny Strategy Syndrome (& Keep Your Retirement Plans on Track!)

Before the internet, real estate investors had to rely exclusively on advice from investment books that often were written decades ago. The strategies and advice may have been effective when…

Personal Development & Goals 6 min read

Jan 20, 2016Mar 16, 2021 Erion Shehaj

Real Life Case Study: How One Couple Transitioned From Earned to Passive Income

The phone rang, and before I knew it, I was grinning ear to ear. It was my favorite type of phone call. A couple we have been working with since…

Saving 5 min read

Jan 22, 2015Jan 27, 2024 Erion Shehaj

The Foolproof Monthly Budget: How to Save Up Money to Buy Investment Properties

People often write to tell me about their biggest challenge: How to save money to acquire income-producing investment properties and execute our Blueprint Real Estate Investing Strategy. Getting started is…

Real Estate Business Management 11 min read

Nov 11, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Erion Shehaj

The 3-Step Exercise to Help You Work Towards the Life You Want

There’s this million dollar question I ask my clients during our first meeting. After we discuss their financial goals for “retirement” and the why behind those goals, I pause for…

News & Trends 4 min read

Apr 04, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Erion Shehaj

An Immigrant’s Impressions on Opportunity and Real Estate Investing in America

When I was just ten years old, I witnessed the fall of communism in Albania. I vividly remember a detail that has stuck with me through the years. One afternoon…

Wealth Management 3 min read

Aug 28, 2013Jun 10, 2024 Erion Shehaj

How to Create a Million Dollars of Wealth in 13.3 Years

Long term real estate investing has this misconstrued reputation as the Crock-pot of real estate investing strategies: Low and slow, set it and forget it and at some point you…

Personal Development & Goals 4 min read

Feb 06, 2013May 29, 2024 Erion Shehaj

The Best Real Estate Investing Strategy for Regular Investors

An old proverb proclaims that “there is more than one way to skin a cat” and nowhere is that more evident than here on BiggerPockets. Week in and week out,…