BiggerPockets Daily

1403 - Amazon Puts $1.4 Billion More Into Its Housing Fund, But Critics Call It a PR Play by Anna Cottrell

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On June 11, Amazon announced that it would be contributing another $1.4 billion to its Housing Equity Fund.Amazon created the fund back in 2021, i...

1402 - The Move-out Checklist for Landlords by Chris Bibey

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Just as there is a move-in checklist for landlords, there’s also a move-out checklist to guide you when the time comes. Taking the right steps now ...

1401 - These 11 Markets Used to Be America’s Hot Spots. Now They’ve Gone Cold by Jeff Vasishta

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a new college graduate (or a concerned parent) wondering if it is possible to buy a house? Spoiler alert: It is absolutely possible! It...

1400 - Homebuying Reality Check: College Graduates Can Still Succeed by Noah Bacon

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a new college graduate (or a concerned parent) wondering if it is possible to buy a house? Spoiler alert: It is absolutely possible! It...

1399 - Yes, Earning Financial Independence Has Downsides by Whitney Hutten

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The pursuit of financial independence (FI) is a journey that promises freedom, security, and the ability to live life on your own terms. However, th...

1398 - Real Estate Investing Has Tremendous Tax Benefits—If You Know What You’re Looking For by Thomas Castelli

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As we all know, one of the main advantages of investing in real estate is the tax benefits. Many of the investors who I meet for the first time are br...

1397 - How I’m Able to Find Success in Real Estate Even Without Securing Great Deals by Eric Fernwood

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Success in real estate does not require securing “great deals.” It requires great fundamentals: location, a reliable tenant segment, and properti...

1396 - Inflation Hedges: Top 5 Investments for a Rock-Solid Portfolio by Todd Parriott

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The good news is that the inflation rate is on the decline. The bad news is that it still exceeds the Federal Reserve’s target rate of 2%. As a resu...

1395 - How to Spot a Fake Guru: 6 Signs It Could Be a Scam by Noah Bacon

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Guru programs are notoriously difficult to assess in terms of quality or outcome for their students. Some students rave about their gurus, while some ...

1394 - A Revised Affordable Housing Law In Florida Takes Opportunities Away From Developers by Jeff Vasishta

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Since first being introduced in 2023, Florida’s Live Local Act—the $711 million package offering developers tax breaks and bypassing local zoning ...

1393 - Airbnb Bans Only Make Tourism More Expensive. Just Ask New York by Lindsay Frankel

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A lot has changed since New York City began strictly enforcing Local Law 18, which effectively banned short-term rentals in the city. But it’s ...

1392 - What Are Current DSCR Loan Rates? Key Market Movers and How to Track Rates by Robin Simon

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a decade of relative stability in mortgage rates, the last few years have seen unprecedented volatility and changes in mortgage rates. Interest ...

1391.1 - BiggerPockets Real Estate 2.0 - A New Era of the Podcast

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast is about to hit a huge milestone—our 1,000th episode! Real estate has changed quite a bit since we started thi...

1391 - High-End Homes Hit Peak Prices as Luxury Investors Scramble for Better Deals by Moriah Costa

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Home prices are rising across the country, but luxury home prices are skyrocketing. According to data from Redfin, luxury home prices rose twice as ...

1390 - A New California Law Just Increased Regulations On Home Flippers by Jeff Vasishta

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve probably heard of the term “lipstick on a pig.” In house-flipping parlance, it means doing basic cosmetic upgrades that camouflage the ...

1389 - 5 Ways to Find Off-Market Real Estate Deals Like a Pro by Brian Tepfer

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For any real estate investor, understanding current market conditions is crucial. Right now, most investors are finding themselves in an environment w...

1388 - 9 Surprisingly Hot Markets Where Investors Can Still Find Affordable Short-Term Rental Properties by Jeff Vasishta

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Now is a great time to be in the vacation rental business. According to short-term rental data and analytics website AirDNA, travelers are spending...

1387 - My 1031 Exchange Property Is Listed. Here's How I'm Managing the Clock by Liz Zack

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We identified a seemingly great target property in Sherman, Texas, which is about an hour north of Dallas in the high-growth path-of-progress area a...

1386 - Can You Invest In Passive Real Estate Investments as a Non-Accredited Investor? By G. Brian Davis

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to invest in real estate but don’t want the headaches of landlords, financing, renovations, renters, permits, inspectors, direct mail campaigns...

1385 - 4 Tips for Managing Long-Distance Turnkey Rentals Without Cutting Corners by Zach Lemaster

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Turnkey property investing can be a great option when you are just starting out on your real estate investing journey or when you want to cast a wider...

1384 - The Impact of Lower Mortgage Rates Is Already Being Felt in These Five Markets by Moriah Costa

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mortgage payments are decreasing, which has some house hunters returning to the real estate market. According to the latest data from Redfin, for th...

1383 - Low Risk Real Estate Investing by Chris Bibey

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a real estate investor, you must always remember one thing: every type of investing strategy involves risk. With that in mind, it’s good practice...

1382 - Is the New 5% Down Fannie Mae Multifamily Loan as Lucrative as We Thought? Here’s Our Analysis by Joe Coleman

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In November 2023, Fannie Mae implemented a game-changing reduced down payment requirement of just 5% for two-to-four-unit properties for conventiona...

1381 - Home Sales Bottom Out to Near-Record Low as Prices Continue to Climb by Moriah Costa

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Home sales fell to one of the lowest levels on record in May as high prices, elevated mortgage rates, and a housing shortage continue to keep buyers...

1380 - These Are the 10 Most Affordable Markets To Invest in During 2024 by Dave Meyer

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. housing market is facing an affordability crisis. The combination of high home prices, high mortgage rates, and decreased spending power has ...

1379 - The Migration Boom is Ending, But Here’s Where Movers Are Still Moving by Moriah Costa

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With mortgage rates and home prices high, more homeowners are staying put, according to a report by Redfin. The number of homeowners looking to move ...

1378 - Does the BRRRR Method Work? By Samantha Hawrylack

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Real estate investing can be a one-and-done deal or a strategy with more work but potentially higher profits. If you’re an investor looking for on...

1377 - Our Rental Tripled in Value—Here’s How We’re Using a 1031 Exchange To Avoid a Massive Tax Bill by Liz Zack

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When my husband and I got married, we bought our first place—a brand-new, 1.5-bedroom condo—in Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. At the time, the Be...

1376 - With So Much Uncertainty in the Markets, Here’s How Smart Investors Protect Their Investments by Paul Moore

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Remember the container ship that got wedged in the Suez Canal in March 2021? Within days, hundreds of ships halted. In less than a week, 12% of global...

1375 - We’ve Had Vacancy Rates Below 2% for Over 15 Years—Here’s How We’ve Done It by Eric Fernwood

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Since 2006, my team and I have delivered almost 500 Las Vegas investment properties ( $130 million). The properties had an annual appreciation of 15% ...

1374 - Fractional Real Estate Investing by Scott Gibson

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to get started in real estate investing but don’t have the funds to purchase an entire property? Fractional real estate investing may be...

1373 - Watch Out: Accredited Investor Minimums Might Increase Soon—Here’s How That Impacts Investors by Lindsay Frankel

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A December report issued by staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) discusses several potential modifications to the accredited i...

1372 - Underinvestment in Real Estate Might Be the Next Big Hurdle for Investors, According to a New Report by Moriah Costa

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There may be a real estate underinvestment crisis looming in the coming decades, thanks to baby boomers.  According to a joint study from Morning C...

1371 - The House Voted Passed a Bill That Could Bring Back 100% Bonus Depreciation—Here’s What Investors Need to Know by Lindsay Frankel

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

At the end of January, the House passed legislation that would extend some of the provisions of Trump’s 2017 tax bill and expand the Child Tax Credi...

1370 - Don’t Skimp: Using a Free Lease Template Will Cost You More in the Long Run by Corby Goade

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of the questions we see on the BiggerPockets forums over and over again is, “Where do I find a good lease document?”  When people ask that ...

1369 - How Much Money Is Enough to Make You Happy? Most Americans Say $284,000, Others Say $1.2 Million by Whitney Hutten

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the ongoing quest for happiness, a recent Empower poll disclosed that around 60% of Americans believe money can indeed buy happiness.  However, t...

1368 - AI Tools Can Save You 10 Hours Per Week If You Use Them Right—Here’s How by Liz Zack

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You can’t scroll through your daily news feed these days without seeing story after story about the impact of generative AI on virtually any and all...

1367 - What I Learned From National Retailers to Decide What and Where to Invest—And How You Can Do It Too by Eric Fernwood

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In 2005, I decided to start an investor services business. I reviewed all the popular investing literature. What I found were self-professed experts o...

1366 - Now Is a Great Time to Go Hunting for Passive Multifamily Deals—Regardless of the Headlines by Tyler Moynihan

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed it, Scott Trench, CEO of BiggerPockets, wrote this thoughtful article: Multifamily Is at High Risk of Continuing Its Historic Cras...

1365 - Virtual House Flipping by Chris Bibey

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Virtual house flipping can be an exciting, lucrative way to get involved in real estate investing. But as with as any type of investment, it’s impor...

1364 - 9 First Year Mistakes Short-Term Rental Investors Should Avoid by Jasmine Brown

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Three years ago, I opened the doors of my guest room to travelers on Airbnb to offset my mortgage. What started as a way to supplement my living expen...

1363 - Mortgage Interest Tax Deductions 101 by Chris Bibey

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you enjoy filing your taxes? Of course you don’t. But there’s a silver lining.  Doing your taxes can be fun (or at least tolerable) when you u...

1362 - Could Rehab Loans Replace Hard Money Loans for Investors? By Jeff Vasishta

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As most house flippers or BRRRR landlords will tell you, paying for hard money—with high interest rates and points tacked on top—can take hug...

1361 - Is Now a Better Time to Invest in Real Estate Debt or Equity? By G. Brian Davis

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many investors assume that ownership is inherently safer than debt. I currently own equity in thousands of units and have invested six figures in real...

1360 - Growing Home Insurance Costs Will Destroy Your Cash Flow—Here’s What You Can Do About It by Jeff Vasishta

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Real estate investors are usually most concerned about rental income and property taxes. They seldom discuss home insurance. Many assume that home ins...

1359 - I’m Bullish on Preferred Equity Right Now—Here’s Why by Paul Moore

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been reading our stuff for the past year or so, you know we’re bullish on preferred equity. And we believe there is a short window of o...

1358 - Home Insurance Premiums Are Set to Hit a Record This Year—When Will Prices Fall? By Anna Cottrell

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Insurance premiums are skyrocketing across the U.S., with no end in sight to annual increases that may just make you rethink investing in real estate ...

1357 - How Moving Overseas Made Me a Better Real Estate Investor by G. Brian Davis

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whenever I hop on a conference call, someone asks, “Where are you located?” And then their eyes widen when I respond, “Lima, Peru.”  But back...

1356 - BiggerPockets Investigates: Did Western Wealth Capital Cost Investors Thousands of Dollars? By Jeff Vasishta

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Five years ago, on the BiggerPockets forums, the name Western Wealth Capital (WWC) started to appear. With offices in North Vancouver, Canada, and Ph...

1355 - Investing in Senior Housing Can Be Extremely Profitable—But You Need To Know What You’re Doing by Jeff Vasishta

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Growing old is a fact of life—even for Keith Richards—and while it’s doubtful you’ll see world-famous rock stars or aging screen stars in a re...

1354 - Economic Surge, Housing Plunge: Why Economic Growth Is Wrecking Real Estate Opportunities by Jeff Vasishta

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mortgage rates recently rose above 7% for the first time this year, bringing an already glacial housing market to a standstill. The news has hit in...

1353 - Headlines: CA Law is a game changer for rentals and Will rents increase over the next few years? By Matt Myre

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

  In our first sotry today, California ADU laws have been softening for several years in an effort to increase housing space and availability. ADUs ...

1352 - What to Do When Your Tenants Can’t Pay Rent by Chris Bibey

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a rental property owner, there’s no better feeling than a tenant signing a lease. This puts you on track to generate a positive return on invest...

1351 - Home Prices in Pittsburgh Are Up 22%, Making It The Fastest Gainer in the U.S.—Here’s Why Prices There are Exploding by Jeff Vasishta

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pittsburgh has the hottest housing market in the country. Who knew? According to Redfin, Pittsburgh housing prices were up a mighty 22% from Februa...

1350 - Newly-Built Condos in Cities Make Perfect Rentals—Here’s Why by Kyle Spearin

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When discussing rental properties, it’s common for people to refer to multifamily residences. How many times have you heard someone say something ...

1349 - Surge Pricing: How You Can Reap the Benefits of High Short-Term Rental Demand by Liz Zack

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

During much of the year, this short-term, two-bedroom rental in Indio, California, a lovely, quiet, desert town about 35 minutes past Palm Springs, ...

1348 - Sunbelt Surge: 15 Cities Dominating the Growth Charts by Jeff Vasishta

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Simply investing in any metro Sunbelt market is not a recipe for success. To catch a cresting wave of appreciation and cash flow, you’ll need to di...

1347 - These 10 Markets Are Great Places to Find Fixer-Upper Properties—Here’s What You Need to Know by Moriah Costa

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With home prices and interest rates still at record highs and inventory squeezed, homebuyers and real estate investors may be better off purchasing a...

1346 - Think Passive Real Estate Is Safe? Here Are 9 Hidden Risks That Could Cost You by G. Brian Davis

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You can’t eliminate all risk from investments. After all, the zombie apocalypse could strike tomorrow and probably wipe out your entire portfolio. B...

1345 - Seven Reasons Why the Housing Market STILL Hasn’t Recovered From the Pandemic by Jeff Vasishta

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The pandemic swept through the U.S. housing market like a tsunami. Radical price hikes and all-time low inventory accompanied massive migration away f...

1344 - Property Management Checklist by Chris Bibey

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Effective rental property management is essential to your long-term success. Without a defined strategy, there’s a greater chance of making mistakes...

1343 - Student Housing Is Very Profitable—And There’s a Dire Shortage by Jeff Vasishta

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Depending on the college, students nationwide looking to live at school have recently found themselves staying in luxury hotels, trailers, on friends’...

1342 - Will We Buy Homes in Bitcoin Someday? I Don’t Think So, and Why You Shouldn’t Either by Scott Trench Part 2

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I don’t invest in Bitcoin because I am betting on the continuation of Western civilization, not its collapse or decline. If I did believe my governm...

1341 - Will We Buy Homes in Bitcoin Someday? I Don’t Think So, and Why You Shouldn’t Either Part 1 by Scott Trench

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I don’t invest in Bitcoin because I am betting on the continuation of Western civilization, not its collapse or decline. If I did believe my governm...

1340 - The BiggerPockets Flip/Off: My Weekly Progress Diary by James Dainard

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you haven’t heard, Henry Washington and I are doing something special in honor of the 200th episode of On the Market. We are competing in a Flip...

1339 - Headlines: Billions in Storm Damage If You Live in These Areas and This Popular City Has Falling Home Prices by Matt Myre

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This year’s hurricane season is expected to be one of the busiest on record, with a potential for 25 named storms. How much risk is your property at...

1338 - These U.S. Cities Are Overflowing with Affordable Single-Family Homes Under $300k by Jeff Vasishta

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With median house prices in the U.S. inching towards half a million dollars and mortgage rates back over 7%, homebuyers and investors alike are gett...

1337 - U.S. Immigration Crisis: What It Really Means for Housing Markets and Investors by Lindsay Frankel

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A record 300,000 migrants entered the U.S. through the southern border in December. Rather than trying to sneak past border agents, many surrendere...

1336 - Warning: These States and Cities Are Becoming Uninvestable Due to Politics by G. Brian Davis

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Taxes and regulations impact your bottom line as an investor—and not always in direct or obvious ways. Unfortunately, as soon as you start talking...

1335 - How Much Do Property Managers Charge by Chris Bibey

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Before you find and hire a property manager, there’s something you need to know: Not all property management companies structure their costs the sa...

1334 - A Wave of Zoning Law Changes Could Have Huge Impacts for Investors and Housing—Here's What You Need to Know by Lindsay Frankel

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A Wave of Zoning Law Changes Could Have Huge Impacts for Investors and Housing—Here’s What You Need to Know  The U.S. is facing a housing defic...

1333 - Do You Think It’s a Tough Time to Invest? It’s Not When You Can Get Deals Like This by Paul Moore

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you sitting on the sidelines in this market? Many investors are. There’s a lot of fear and caution. But we’re not. And you don’t need to be,...

1332 - Should You Invest for Cash Flow or Appreciation? Let’s Reevaluate in an Era of High Interest Rates by Jeff Vasishta

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For real estate investors, the question of cash flow versus appreciation is as old as time. However, in an era of high interest rates, buying prop...

1331 - 6 Ways You Can Slash $19,000 in Expenses Without Sacrificing Your Happiness by Whitney Hutten

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a recent episode of the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, I had the privilege of chatting with Mindy Jensen about my journey to financial indepen...

1330 - I’m Four Months Into a 1031 Exchange—Now It’s All About Finding the Best Deal in the Haystack by Liz Zack

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are less than a month away from listing our Brooklyn, New York condo, which we bought for $375,000 back in 2004, the same week we got married. 20 ...

1329 - Mindset, Above All, Matters Most—Here’s My Four-Step Formula For Transforming My Mind by Jonathan Klemm

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why does mindset matter most? The answer is quite simple, yet surprisingly hard to believe: Mindset matters most because having the right one allows y...

1328 - Headlines: CRE In For a Horrible 2025 and a New Law Could Impact Investor Deal Flow in This State by Matt Myre

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Commercial real estate is in for a terrible 2025 as high interest rates and high vacancies force big-time landlords to cut their losses at 50-80% disc...

1327 - Solving the Housing Crisis: What Lawmakers Must Do to Support Investors and Boost Housing Supply by Kurt Carlton

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a critical lack of affordable housing. This housing shortage began following the 2008 financial crisis and worsened during the pandemic, and...

1326 - I Would Have Lost Our Investors $5.5 Million—What Would You Have Done In This Situation? by Paul Moore

01 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

. What were you doing on the morning of Jan. 17, 2020? While the world was learning about a strange new virus approaching our shores, my business par...

1325 - Detroit Beat Its Post-Pandemic Downtown Doom Loop—Here’s How Investors Can Benefit by Jeff Vasishta

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A mayor in handcuffs, a bankrupt city mired in poverty, unemployment, and soaring crime: 10 years ago that was Detroit’s legacy. Today, it is a r...

1324 - The One Renovation Guaranteed to Increase ROI—No, It’s Not the Kitchen or Bathroom by Corby Goade

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gearing up for your first rehab? Whether it’s a flip or BRRRR, I’ve got earth-shattering news for you that will change everything you thought ...

1323 - Real Estate Investors: Use These Loans to Get Your Construction Project Across the Finish Line by William J Tessar

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The real estate market is ever-evolving, and there has been a growing trend toward ground-up construction. With existing home inventory remaining at h...

1322 - Free Money? Can You Build a Real Estate Portfolio with Zero-Interest Credit Cards? By Jeff Vasishta

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Juggling 0% interest business credit cards is like juggling torches in a hay-covered barn. Drop one, and the whole place goes up in flames. However, i...

1321 - Contractor Nightmares: 5 Red Flags to Watch For and How to Escape a Bad Hire by Kyle Spearin

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What’s easier to find, a unicorn or a rock star contractor? If you asked most value-add real estate investors, the answer would be obvious: “Uni...

1320 - The Investor’s Guide to a Single-Family Rental Emergency Fund by Chris Clothier

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As real estate investors, your emergency funds are a critical line of defense against unexpected costs. It prevents you from dipping into your bud...

1319 - The American Dream Trap: Maneuvering Major Expenses in Your Financial Adventure by Whitney Hutten

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From the moment we take our first steps, we’re handed a blueprint for the American dream. Grow up. Get educated. Land a job. Buy a car. Tie the knot...

1318 - Blowing the Lid Off Your Financial Ceiling Means Creating a Floor to Allow Risk by G. Brian Davis

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you read traditional financial independence/retire early (FIRE) bloggers, many of them reached their goals by simply pairing a high savings rate wi...

1317 - Working at Walmart Could Help Make You a Millionaire in Just a Few Years—Here’s How by Anna Cottrell

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you dream of becoming a real estate investor but work at Walmart, you could well be on your way to realizing your dream much sooner than you think....

1316 - 5 Things I Always Look For—And You Should Too—in a Flip by Henry Washington

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When evaluating deals in the competitive world of house flipping, as showcased in my current project, featured in my Flip/Off battle with James Dai...

1315 - Beyond the Mailbox: Innovative Direct Mail Strategies That Win in Today’s Market by Benjy Nichols

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking news: Direct mail is still a key factor in real estate marketing, and it has the potential to be bigger and better than ever before. That’...

1314 - More Units Doesn’t Mean More Money—Why a Single-Family Home Can Beat a Fourplex by Eric Fernwood

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The notion that investing in multifamily is always better than investing in single-family is false. The goal of real estate investing isn’t to own...

1313 - J Scott Rebuttal to Scott Trench: Multifamily Will Be Fine by J Scott

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In his recent article, BiggerPockets CEO Scott Trench did a great job enumerating all the reasons why multifamily is in the difficult position it’s...

1312 - Here’s the Blueprint to Financial Freedom Today—Even When Mortgage Rates Are High by Jeff Vasishta

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most investment strategies touted by gurus involve first buying a course to learn their strategy to get rich in real estate. While subject-to deals, w...

1311 - Are Adjustable Rate Mortgages a Lifeline for Lower Rates? Or the Most Dangerous Thing You Could Do? By Jeff Vasishta

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If, like me, you check mortgage interest rates like an expectant parent checks their wife’s contractions, you doubtless will have analyzed every t...

1310 - Short Term vs Long Term Real Estate Investing by Chris Bibey

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There is no right or wrong way to invest in real estate. All that matters is that you’re comfortable with your strategy and positioned to generate a...

1309 - Who Cares About the Number of Doors You Have—Cash Flow Is What Actually Matters by Jeff Vasishta

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you’re talking to real estate investors, they’ll often tell you how many doors they own, meaning how many rental units they have in their por...

1308 - How to Write Off Your Bpcon Travel as a Business Expense by Natalie Kolodij

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for the ultimate real estate adventure as the BiggerPockets Conference (BPCON) 2024 heads to the tropical paradise of Cancun, Mexico, Oct....

1307 - Living Overseas Can Help You Earn More Money in Real Estate Over the Long Run—Here’s How by Jeff Vasishta

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest hindrance to building a real estate portfolio that allows you to leave your job and become financially free is getting past the hurdle of ...

1306 - What I Learned From My First Investment Property by Samantha Hawrylack

12 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My first investment property was a C/D-class multifamily in Houston. I selected it primarily based on perceived cash flow.  According to my calculati...

1305 - Owner Financing FAQ [Your Owner Financing Questions Answered] by Samantha Hawrylack

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Owner financing offers buyers and sellers more opportunities with real estate transactions.  Before entering this type of transaction, it’s importa...