BiggerPockets Daily

1304 - Property Tax FAQ [19 Common Property Tax Questions Answered] by Chris Bibey

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s common to have questions about your property taxes, but one is more important than all the others combined: Why did my property taxes increase?...

1303 - Strategically Lower Your W-2 Taxes with Real Estate by Cyrus Vanover

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Working for a company is the most common way people in the United States earn their living. As an employee, your earnings are reported on IRS Form W-2...

1302 - Emergency Fund: How Much Do You Really Need in 2024? By Anna Cottrell

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Setting up an emergency fund is one of the fundamental pillars of financial well-being. And yes, saving can be hard, especially in 2024. According t...

1301 - U.S. News Listed Its 20 Hottest Real Estate Markets—Should You Invest in Any of Them? By Lindsay Frankel

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Denver’s housing market is on fire—at least according to a U.S. News analysis of December 2023 data from the U.S. News Housing Market Index, ...

1300 - Headlines: Uninvestable Markets, How to Avoid Them and Big Zoning Law Changes May Help Investors by Matt Myre

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When buying rental real estate, where you buy now matters just as much as getting a great deal. Matt Myre, managing editor of the BiggerPockets Blog ...

1299 - Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Records Rising Profits From Insurance Businesses—But Utilities Profits Are Down by Anna Cottrell

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett’s much-anticipated annual letter to investors is out. As is customary for the maverick investor, it’s pepp...

1298 - Taxes & Buying a Home (What You’ll Pay, Deductions, & More) by Ana Gotter

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Purchasing a home is an extraordinarily expensive process, especially once you add up the down payment, closing costs, and potential relocation expens...

1297 - We Bought 5 Properties and 20-Plus Units by Copying Other People’s Strategies—Here’s What We Did by Jonathan Klemm

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I love telling people that I have been a Brandon Turner copycat when it comes to my real estate investing career. While our backgrounds in finding r...

1296 - Accounting for Flipping Houses by Chris Bibey

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a lot that goes into house flipping. You need to choose the right market, negotiate a competitive price, work with the best contractors, an...

1295 - Airbnb Arbitrage by Samantha Hawrylack

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Subleasing was frowned upon for a long time, but in today’s era of Airbnb popularity, it’s making a solid comeback and can be a great real estate ...

1294 - Home Inspections: What Investors Should Know by Scott Gibson

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A home inspection doesn’t take long, and understanding the process means it won’t take longer than necessary. But why is a professional home inspe...

1293 - Real Estate Investing Conferences 2024 by Sarah Bloomfield

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re looking to elevate your real estate investing knowledge, expand your contact list, and gain powerful insight into 2024 real estate trends,...

1292 - Guide to Industrial Real Estate Investing by Samantha Hawrylack

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Real estate investments are available in many shapes and sizes, including industrial real estate investing. This is not the most common form of real e...

1291 - You Can Buy a Property for $1 in Baltimore—Here’s How by Jeff Vasishta

27 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

HBO’s seminal series The Wire put Baltimore’s plight on the map, with crime and urban blight running amok. Now, 16 years after that show ended, ...

1290 - Luxury Brands Are Buying Up Properties—Will High-End Landlords Fade Away? By Moriah Costa

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why rent when you can buy? Luxury retailers are booming and using their extra cash to buy up highly coveted retail spaces across the U.S. and Europe. ...

1289 - Foreclosures Are Rising Quickly, and CRE Delinquencies Are Exploding—What’s Going On? By Jeff Vasishta

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Home foreclosures are on the rise. Is this the start of a housing collapse and the buying bonanza for real estate investors touted for the last two ye...

1288 - Recession Predictions: Why They’re Often Wrong, and Why the Narrative Continues to Switch by Anna Cottrell

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On any given day, depending on who you ask, we are either years away from the faintest possibility of a recession or about to enter one. Economists ha...

1287 - Why the Location Is the Most Important Investment Decision You Will Make by Eric Fernwood

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The location (city) where you invest is your most important investment decision, not the properties themselves. Why? The goal of real estate investi...

1286 - I’m a Real Estate Agent—This Is How I Feel About the NAR Settlement and the Changes to Come by Ryan Williams Part 2

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After multiple lawsuits, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has agreed to a settlement with home sellers amounting to a payment of $418 millio...

1285 - I’m a Real Estate Agent—This Is How I Feel About the NAR Settlement and the Changes to Come by Ryan Williams Part 1

21 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After multiple lawsuits, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has agreed to a settlement with home sellers amounting to a payment of $418 millio...

1284 - These Markets Might Be the Best for Single-Family Rental Returns This Year by Anna Cottrell

20 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

According to ATTOM Data’s latest Q1 2024 Single-Family Rental Market report, average gross rental yields on three-bedroom single-family homes are p...

1283 - Headlines: Get Ready For Higher Mortgage Rates and Did the Housing Market Ever Recover From the Pandemic? By Matt Myre

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s headlines cover the recent Federal Reserve meeting that ended with Fed Chairman Jerome Powell announcing that rates would be higher for ...

1282 - Dave Ramsey Is Wrong—Doing This Won’t Make You Wealthy, But There Is Another Way by Whitney Hutten

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever dipped your toes into the world of personal finance, chances are you’ve heard of Dave Ramsey. He’s a household name in the realm ...

1281 - Franchise vs Real Estate by Scott Gibson

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Real estate and franchising are two popular investment options offering significant financial returns. Both allow you to earn passive income, enjoy t...

1280 - Investors Are Buying a Record Share of Low-Priced Homes—What Does It Mean for the Market? By Lindsay Frankel

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Real estate investors accounted for 26.1% of low-priced home purchases in the U.S. during the fourth quarter of 2023, a record-high share, according t...

1279 - What is the ''Cardboard-box Indicator'' and Why should you follow it? By Anna Cottrell

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

2024 will be a crucial year for the U.S. economy, particularly around what the Fed will do with interest rates. But for the Fed to lower rates, they ...

1278 - Flipping Houses While on Disability by Cyrus Vanover

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Disability benefits provide important lifelines to those who are unable to work due to various medical conditions. Although your ability to work while...

1277 - Investing in Forest Land by Samantha Hawrylack

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Investing in forest land can be a great way to diversify your portfolio. Because tree growth doesn’t rely on economic factors, consistent biological...

1276 - Is There New Risk of a Crash This Year? Here’s What Pundits Are Warning About by Paul Moore

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, many pundits are still warning about a recession in 2024.  Here’s one example. Richard Duncan did a Macro Watch fourth-quarter update. He poin...

1275 - There Is an Interest Rate That Will Unfreeze the Market—But Will We Ever Get There? By Anna Cottrell

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, Realtor.com published another version of its ‘‘magic number’’ forecast. The number in question is the mortgage rate number low eno...

1274 - I Grew up Going To Real Estate Auctions With My Dad—These Are the Lessons I Learned by Ashley Friedman

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I moved around a lot when I was younger. And I’m not talking from state to state or city to city—I moved a few doors down from wherever I was livi...

1273 - Landlord Rights Erode As Squatters Dominate Headlines and Why Recession Predictions Are Always Wrong by Matt Myre

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s headlines cover the erosion of landlord rights as squatters racked up a series of victories in recent months, culminating in the arrest ...

1272 - Mobile Homes for Rental Property (a Good Investment?) By Chris Bibey

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In simple terms, a mobile home—also known as a manufactured home—is a dwelling built in a factory. While these homes are used as primary residence...

1271 - New Bill Seeks to Tax RE Investors—Here’s Why That’s a Terrible Idea by Andrew Syrios

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Real estate investors seem to be taking it from all sides these days. Not only are interest rates, property taxes, and construction costs up significa...

1270 - Is House Hacking Legal? By Samantha Hawrylack

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re looking to break into real estate investing but need to figure out what it takes, consider house hacking. You might wonder, though: Is hou...

1269 - Quick Strategies: Earn More Money By Renting Your Property by the Room by Liz Zack

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to maximizing profit on your investment property, you’ve likely considered quite a few rental strategies. If long-term doesn’t pen...

1268 - Should You Buy Now or Wait by Whitney Hutten

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the ever-shifting world of real estate, you find yourself at a crossroads: Do you buy now or wait for more favorable market conditions?  The housi...

1267 - Redfin Report Shows Investors “Piling In” to Low-Cost Properties—Here’s Why It’s Likely to Stay That Way by Anna Cottrell

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re a real estate investor in 2024 or planning to be, your list of investment property criteria probably has the qualifier ‘‘affordable’...

1266 - Grants for Real Estate Investing by Ana Gotter

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are plenty of different financing options to consider when you’re ready to invest in real estate. You can leverage your own funds, for example...

1265 - America's Suburbs: The Controversies, Conspiracies, and Greed That Built Them by Andrew Syrios

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In recent years, a sizeable amount of criticism has been leveled against what many see as endless sprawl and “lifeless” suburbia that surrounds ma...

1264 - Is Puerto Rico America’s Best Investing Destination? Here’s What You Need to Know by Liz Zack

31 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The year-round sunshine, the convenience of direct flights, the incredible food and culture—there’s a lot to love about Puerto Rico. As an America...

1263 - Investors: Stop Worrying About Interest Rates—Here’s Why Right Now Is the Time to Buy by Caeli Ridge

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The year 2024 can feel like a confusing space to inhabit for rookie investors. You have the cash, you have the plan, and you’ve done your research. ...

1262 - Hedge Funds Investing in Real Estate by Chris Bibey

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are plenty of hedge funds investing in real estate in 2024. As an investor, you can learn a lot about the real estate market—including where t...

1261 - From $0 to $40 Million: How a 10-Year Old Orphan Became a Successful Investor by Kyle Spearin

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine one day living in a luxurious, spacious house with everything you could possibly want in life. Now contrast that with red and blue lights fill...

1260 - Today’s Impacts on Property Insurance Costs—And What Investors Can Do About It by Jason Jones

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As insurance premiums climb, property owners need to grasp how economic conditions and natural disasters affect the insurance market. These insights p...

1259 - The “Dirty Little Secret” of the FIRE Movement — And Why It's Good News by G. Brian Davis

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Love it or hate it, the financial independence, retire early (FIRE) movement has changed the conversation around financial planning. And any change th...

1258 - More Homes Are for Sale but the Market Remains at a Standstill—When Will Demand Come Back? By Moriah Costa

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a winter slump, the real estate market is starting to look a little brighter in time for spring. More homes are entering the market, and buyers ...

1257 - Air Quality Should Be a Factor Into Your Investment Decisions—You Might Be Surprised Why by Anna Cottrell

24 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Poor air quality has been in the headlines about U.S. climate change, especially on the West Coast and in Southern states. Increasingly devastating w...

1256 - Three Principles That Will Turn You Into An Effective Property Manager by Chris Clothier

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When people start investing in residential real estate, one of the biggest mistakes is neglecting the importance of solid property management.  We’...

1255 - Everything You need to know about the NAR Verdict and Why Housing Supply Will Get Worse by Matt Myre

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced Friday that it finally reached a settlement with the various homeowner groups that had been suing...

1254 - We Ranked Every NFL Team’s Real Estate Market and Found the Best Cash Flow Opportunities by Matt Myre

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s that time of year when you’re either super happy that your team made it to the big game, or you’re frustrated with your team’s performanc...

1253 - Is the Bilt Rewards Mastercard the Next Big Thing for Investors? By Anna Cottrell

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if we told you that you could use a credit card to pay the mortgages on your investment properties? And that you could earn points while doing so...

1252 - Multifamily Is at High Risk of Continuing Its Historic Crash in 2024—Here’s Why by Scott Trench Part 3

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The multifamily and commercial real estate crash is in full swing. As much as $2.7 trillion in wealth has been wiped out with a historic surge in cap ...

1251 - Multifamily Is at High Risk of Continuing Its Historic Crash in 2024—Here’s Why by Scott Trench Part 2

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The multifamily and commercial real estate crash is in full swing. As much as $2.7 trillion in wealth has been wiped out with a historic surge in cap ...

1250 - Multifamily Is at High Risk of Continuing Its Historic Crash in 2024—Here’s Why by Scott Trench Part 1

17 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The multifamily and commercial real estate crash is in full swing. As much as $2.7 trillion in wealth has been wiped out with a historic surge in cap ...

1249 - Here’s How To Earn Modern and Traditional Passive Income in 2024 by Todd Parriott

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The significance of earning passive income in today’s economy cannot be emphasized enough. Steady, reliable passive income serves as a cornerstone f...

1248 - What Is a Ground Lease? By Samantha Hawrylack

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Choosing a real estate investment strategy can be challenging. There are risks no matter what avenue you choose, but understanding all options, inclu...

1247 - 11 Tips To Generate Cash Flow When Interest Rates Are High by Jeff Vasishta

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rental properties have been one of the largest real estate industry sectors to be hit by the increase in interest rates. Investor purchases of single-...

1246 - #Airbnbust One Year Later: Did the Short-Term Rental Industry Ever Collapse? By Lindsay Frankel

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

At the beginning of 2023, we reported on the advent of #Airbnbust, a term coined by Amy Nixon and amplified by vacation property operators on socia...

1245 - Warren Buffett Is Investing in New Construction—Here’s Why You Might Want to as Well by Kevan Shelton

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been paying attention to news in the real estate sector, you will know that new construction has faced many challenges since the beginning...

1244 - 9 House-Flipping Tips for the Risk-Averse From Two Experienced Flippers by Profile Background Jeff Vasishta

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pittsburgh-based investor and house flipper John Walker of Turnkey Investment Properties and his business partner, Jim Auten, usually have around 10...

1243 - Investors Are Abandoning Their Short-Term Rentals and Converting Them Mid-Term Rentals—Here’s Why by Atticus LeBlanc

10 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the ever-changing landscape of the sharing economy, the concept of home sharing has undergone significant transformations. With the rise of short-t...

1242 - After Several Years of Investing, These Are My Fundamentals for Generating Passive Income by Eric Fernwood

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I often hear new investors ask: “What types of properties are the best? “What should I look for when evaluating rental properties?”  They are s...

1241 - Investors are purchasing more “low-cost” properties and Congress Committee could add investor tax by Matt Myre

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new report from Redfin finds that 26% of investor purchases in Q4 2023 were in “low-cost” properties, up significantly from previous years. The ...

1240 - How Ryan Haywood Used Investing and Deal Generation As a Way to Build Communities and Wealth by Benjy Nichols

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“You’re making too much money.” That’s what echoed in Missouri native Ryan Haywood’s ears after his boss decided to slash his commissions—...

1239 - Where Home Prices Grew the Most (and the Least) in 2023 by Anna Cottrell

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As everyone knows by now, rising interest rates and low supply have been the most significant factors shaping the real estate market since 2022.  The...

1238 - Warren Buffett is Wrong: Diversification isn’t Just for Ignorant Investors by G. Brian Davis

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Should you aim for diversification in your real estate investments? What about your stock investments? Oddly enough, many real estate investors never ...

1237 - Tax Implications of House Hacking by Cyrus Vanover

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

House hacking is often one of the first strategies that many new real estate investors use because it’s a simple way to live for free while your re...

1236 - Ultimate Guide to House Flipping Taxes by Ana Gotter

03 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Flipping houses can be extraordinarily profitable, which is one of the reasons why it’s a popular real estate investment strategy. You go in with a...

1235 - Home Prices Continue to Rise, and Detroit Just Beat Miami for the First Time by Anna Cottrell

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. real estate market appears indestructible, with home prices nationwide continuing to increase. The latest report from analytics company Cor...

1234 - Here’s the “Lazy 1031 Exchange” and How To Do It by G. Brian Davis

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Real estate offers plenty of strategies to avoid taxes. However, many require you to jump through hoops, hire third parties to help you, and otherwis...

1233 - $2 Trillion in Commercial Debt is Coming Due—What Does That Mean for the Industry? By Moriah Costa

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Commercial real estate has had a few rough years, and it seems like things won’t be getting better anytime soon. The sector is set for a potential ...

1232 - Budgeting Is Dead—Do This Instead and Watch Your Wealth Grow by Whitney Hutten

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a recent CNBC article, it was revealed that more than half of Americans earning over $100,000 a year live paycheck to paycheck. This eye-opening s...

1231 - Essential Tax Breaks Every Real Estate Investor Should Know in 2024 by Datha Santomieri

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Running a rental business comes with its fair share of headaches, but one upside is that just about every rental activity associated with buying, main...

1230 -Headlines: Investors Are Ditching Short-Term Rentals for These and Is There Good News Ahead for Multifamily? By Matt Myre

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's headlines cover the growing trend of investors switching their strategies from short-term rentals to medium-term rentals as Airbnb shows s...

1229 - New TikTok Trend Says We’re in a “Silent Depression”—Are They Right? By Anna Cottrell

25 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been on TikTok recently—and perhaps even if you haven’t—you may have heard about the viral new concept of a ‘‘silent depression’...

1228 - Short-Term Rental Regulations Keep Getting Stricter—Here Are Three Ways You Can Navigate Them This Year by Jasmine Brown

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Drawing from my background in regulatory compliance for global financial institutions, I have developed an appreciation for the intent of regulations ...

1227 - How Many Properties Do You Need To Retire? By Eric Fernwood

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Before discussing how to calculate the number of properties needed to replace your current income, understand that retirement is not a one-time even...

1226 - Home Sale Profits Drop for First Time in Decades—What Does It Mean, and Where Should Investors Put Their Money Now? By Anna Cottrell

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Much recent news in real estate has centered on home prices, which appear to still be rising. But what about the profits from home sales?  The latest...

1225 - Two Unique Ways You Can Fund Your Kids’ College With Real Estate by Liz Zack

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Got kids? Then, eventually, you’ll (most likely) also have college bills. And spoiler alert: They will be big.  While it’s certainly not a parent...

1224 - The Beginners Guide to Investing in Commercial Real Estate by Samantha Hawrylack

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Choosing between commercial and residential real estate is a big decision for investors. If you choose the wrong strategy, you could be in over your h...

1223 - Is House Flipping Ethical by Chris Bibey

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With house flipping activity remaining high across the country, many investors are wrestling with this question: Is house flipping ethical? There ar...

1222 - Trust Deeds: The Real Estate Investment You Missed Out on in 2023 by Izzy Irizarry

18 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As an investor, you have many options when it comes to where you put your money. Day after day, whether you are driving to work or watching your favor...

1221 - Fannie Mae Expands Allowance for Attorney-Opinion Letters Instead of Title Insurance. What Is the Backlash All About? By Lindsay Frankel

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As part of its goal to increase affordable mortgage access for homebuyers in the United States, Fannie Mae announced in December that it would accep...

1220 - Goals Are Not Enough—You’ll Never Get Where You Want to Go Without This by Eric Fernwood

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Goals provide us with direction and purpose, acting as the foundation for every significant endeavor. Your goals should be written down, but they don’...

1219 - 8 Reasons to Add Turnkey Real Estate to Your Portfolio in 2024—And 3 Red Flags to Consider by Chris Clothier

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you searching for your next big wealth-building strategy? Looking for ways to strengthen your portfolio? If so, it may be time to add passive inv...

1218 - Retail Investing Is Making Its Return—What It Means for CRE in 2024 by Moriah Costa

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Despite recent challenges in the commercial real estate space, one area has become surprisingly popular among institutional investors: retail. As de...

1217 - A New Interest-Free Financing Program for Investors Is Coming Online: Is It Right for You? By Aly J. Yale

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cash-out refinancing is pretty common in real estate investing. An investor will cash in on the equity they have on an existing property and then u...

1216 - Currency Mistakes of the Past are Contributing to an Ailing American Economy by Dan DiFilippo

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been nearly four years since COVID-19 burst onto the global stage. We’ve returned to normal, but “normal” just doesn’t mean what it use...

1215 - 70 Percent Rule by Chris Bibey

11 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The 70% rule in real estate can be helpful when comparing properties and making a final determination on which one is the best investment. Understandi...

1214 - Foreclosure Activity Increased in 2023—But What Do the Numbers Mean for Investors? by Anna Cottrell

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ATTOM’s Year-End 2023 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report shows that foreclosure activity increased last year from 2022 levels, but is this a cause for c...

1213 - Wait: Don’t Get Started On Your Development Project Unless You Have Zoning in Place by Jay Chang

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In my previous article, we delved into the essential elements of development zoning. We explored key zoning designations such as R or C, critical par...

1212 - Should You Sell or Hold? Here’s a Decision-Tree to Help You Decide by Eric Fernwood

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve encountered the question “Should I buy or hold?” on several websites for several years. All I have seen are opinions such as “only hold a...

1211 - Buffalo Might Be the Hottest Market of 2024—Should You Invest? By Anna Cottrell

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Buffalo, New York, will be 2024’s hottest housing market, according to a recent analysis by Zillow. While you may mainly know Buffalo as the place...

1210 - Headlines: 100% Bonus Depreciation Is Back?, Tiktokers Claim “Silent Depression”, SEC Could Change Accredited Investor Minimums by Matt Myre

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is important for Real Estate investors to know this week? Managing Editor of the BiggerPockets Blog, Matt Myre is here today to share the top 3 h...

1209 - No Closing Cost Refinance: Is This a Good Option For You? By Chris Bibey

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A traditional home refinance involves replacing an existing mortgage with a new loan to secure better terms or a lower interest rate. This process c...

1208 - A Real Estate “Golden Age” Is Coming for Homebuilders—Here’s What That Means by Aly Yale

04 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Things are shaping up for homebuilders. In fact, one big name in the industry is projecting that 2024 will mark the “golden age” for homebuilding,...

1207 - New Flood Zones Could Skyrocket Housing Costs in the Midwest—Here’s What You Need To Know by Anna Cottrell

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been reading the BiggerPockets Blog for any length of time now, you’ll have noticed that the Midwest has often been named as one of the ...

1206 - Commercial Real Estate Had a Tough 2023—Here’s How You Can Buy It Now by Paul Moore

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Well, 2023 has been another wild year in commercial real estate. The headlines continue to scream trouble for CRE. Many are getting increasingly fant...

1205 - How Our Deal Broke Down at the Last Minute—And Why I’m Happy About It by Paul Moore

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m really a pretty nice guy. I’ve met hundreds of you in person and spoken to a few thousand more prospects/investors by phone or on Zoom. So, ho...