Author

Mindy Jensen

Mindy Jensen has been buying and selling homes for more than 20 years. Her preferred method of investing is the “live-in flip”—she buys a house, moves in, makes it beautiful, sells it after two years to take advantage of the Section 121 Capital Gains Exemption, and starts the process all over again. She is currently working on her ninth live-in flip.

Experience
Mindy is a licensed real estate agent in Colorado, author of How to Sell Your Home, and the Community Manager for BiggerPockets, where she helps new and experienced investors learn the proper ways to invest in real estate to grow their wealth. She’s also the co-host of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast.

Mindy is passionate about financial independence and wants to help as many people reach this milestone as possible, so they can live their best lives.

As both an agent and an investor, Mindy LOVES real estate. She has taken part in syndications, private lending, and deals involving seller financing. She owns a single family rental, a short-term rental, a mobile home park, a co-working space, and her most recent purchase—a caboose!

Mindy is an alumnus of the School of Hard Knocks and will happily share her experiences with anyone who asks. When you can get her to stop talking about real estate, you can find her on her bike or adventuring in the beautiful mountains of Colorado.

Press
Mindy has been featured on 1500Days.com, CNBC’s Make It, 60 Second Docs, as well as podcasts like Money Nerds, The FI Show, Stacking Benjamins, and How to Be Awesome at Your Job.

Accreditations
Mindy is a licensed real estate agent in Colorado.

Follow
Instagram @mindyatbp
Mindy’s Facebook
Mindy’s Twitter

Mindy is passionate about financial independence and wants to help as many people reach this milestone as possible, so they can live their best lives.

Press
Mindy has been featured on 1500Days.com, CNBC’s Make It, 60 Second Docs, as well as podcasts like Money Nerds, The FI Show, Stacking Benjamins, and How to Be Awesome at Your Job.

Accreditations
Mindy is a licensed real estate agent in Colorado.

Follow
Instagram @mindyatbp
Mindy’s Facebook
Mindy’s Twitter

BiggerPockets Daily 4 min read

Apr 21, 2022Jan 27, 2024 Mindy Jensen

Why Smart Buyers Look For “Leftover Properties” in a Hot Housing Market

We all know that this is the hottest real estate market ever. Period. No other time in the history of the universe has it been this hot. We also know…

BiggerPockets Daily 4 min read

Mar 15, 2022Feb 14, 2024 Mindy Jensen

Personal Finance is Personal: Mindy Falls Off the Budgeting Bandwagon (and Learns a Few Lessons From It)

Sticking to a budget is tough, and it only got more difficult for Mindy in February. Here's what happened.

BiggerPockets Daily 5 min read

Feb 08, 2022Mar 22, 2023 Mindy Jensen

Personal Finance is Personal: Mindy Tracks Last Month’s Budgeting Wins, Errors, and Extra Expenses

As it turns out, budgeting and tracking spending aren't as easy as we make it sound on the BiggerPockets Money podcast. Who knew?!

BiggerPockets Daily 5 min read

Jan 07, 2022Jan 27, 2024 Mindy Jensen

Homeowner’s Insurance: The Marshall Fire is a Harsh Reminder That You Need Adequate Coverage

Not only did the homeowners affected by the Boulder fires lose their homes and belongings, but in many cases, their homeowners insurance policies may not have provided adequate coverage. Here's…

BiggerPockets Daily 5 min read

Jan 01, 2022Jan 27, 2024 Mindy Jensen

Personal Finance is Personal: Follow Along With Mindy Jensen’s Budget Wins (and Losses) in 2022

This is the first of 13 articles featuring my real-time budget for 2022. The goal is to show that budgeting is hard—even if you’re a pro.

5 min read

Aug 25, 2021Mar 23, 2023 Mindy Jensen

What’s the Biggest Newbie Mistake? Investing Without an Emergency Fund

You never know when you’ll lose your job or get sick, or when a global pandemic will crash the economy. A substantial emergency fund prevents disaster.

Flipping 8 min read

Jun 10, 2021Mar 29, 2023 Mindy Jensen

Is a Live In Flip Right for You? Here’s How to Tell

Even with all the help in the world, things may not work out, and you have to know what’s best for you. Flips are commitments that last at least a…

Real Estate Investing For Beginners 8 min read

Apr 22, 2021Apr 18, 2023 Mindy Jensen

How to Challenge a Low Appraisal—And Win a High Valuation

Your ability to qualify for a mortgage hinges on your home appraisal—so how can you maximize your home's value? Here, learn how to challenge a low appraisal and get the…

BiggerPockets Daily 6 min read

Apr 09, 2021Mar 29, 2023 Mindy Jensen

Gimme a Break: Tax Breaks That Benefit First-Time Homebuyers

Before you start searching the couch cushions for spare change, take a look at some of the financial tax benefits for first-time homebuyers.

BiggerPockets Daily 7 min read

Apr 02, 2021Mar 29, 2023 Mindy Jensen

What Is a Closing Disclosure? Here’s What Home Buyers Should Know

You found a house; you went under contract; and you survived the home inspection, appraisal, and loan underwriting. Congratulations, the end is in sight! You’re well on your way to…

BiggerPockets Daily 7 min read

Mar 31, 2021Jan 27, 2024 Mindy Jensen

Start Your House Hunt Right by Asking These Questions First

You’ve prepared yourself to buy a new home in every way possible, but now it’s time to actually go out and do—not just talk. Here's what to ask when you…

Landlording & Property Management 7 min read

Mar 09, 2021May 17, 2023 Mindy Jensen

How To Raise Rent On A Tenant The Right Way

A rent increase can be painful for the tenant—but they help landlords keep up with rising costs. Here are some expert-approved strategies to raise the rent.

BiggerPockets Daily 5 min read

Mar 04, 2021Jan 27, 2024 Mindy Jensen

Home Purchase Fall Through? Don’t Panic: Here’s How to Get Your Earnest Money Back

Making an offer on a home can feel like it’s happening so quickly that you hardly have any time to think. Take a moment to make sure that you (and…