Here is a big pro tip:
Stop buying on the MLS. It’s too expensive! There is a process called "Buying Off Market". Where do you think all of those properties on the MLS come from? They were "off market" until they wer...
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My end goal (or dream) is to do work in syndication deals because I want to help others by offering a way for them to invest in real estate instead of using excuses like they are too busy or too scared or too whatever...
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My question is regarding passive real estate losses. I am a real agent and investor, therefore I am considered a "real estate professional" for tax purposes. With that being said, my accountant has always allowed ...
Ashley Kehr, author of Real Estate Rookie and co-host of the Rookie podcast will be taking over the BiggerPockets' Instagram tomorrow to answer all your rookie investing questions and discussing how to overcome obstac...
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A few minutes ago I was going to respond to yet another "I need a CPA" post and noticed I was currently sitting at 999 posts. So I decided to instead detail how contributing to BiggerPockets (BP) has helped me grow pe...
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After more than a year of reading, podcasts, practice analysis of deals, and discussion, I feel that I'm ready to commit to being a real estate investor once we start our new chapter (Husband is exiting the military n...
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I have been thinking about this statement daily for many months now. I'm constantly thinking about ways to be different or learning new skills or finding new deals or doing podcast interviews. I think you get the poin...