by Brandon Turner No doubt, you have seen expensive coaching and training programs advertised on late-night television or Internet banner ads. Real estate gurus claim to be able to teach you to become filthy rich through real estate investing. Is this real? Can you really learn from these guys? Let me first explain how this industry... Continue Reading →
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6 Foolproof Steps to Obtain Your First Investment Property
by Conor Flaherty The allure of real estate investing is easy to grasp: It offers residual income, price appreciation, and the safety of owning a hard asset. I grew up living in a rental home and remember thinking how lucky my landlord was to get money every month without having to do anything! In an effort to replicate his... Continue Reading →
Should You Invest in Five Single-Family Units or a 5-Unit Multifamily?
I’ve heard more and more people ask lately whether they should buy a handful of single-family residences (SFRs) or one larger multifamily residence (MFR). Regardless of how many properties or units you are considering, the question remains—buy several SFRs, or one MFR? There are essentially two questions embedded in this one question, and you should evaluate the pros and... Continue Reading →
How to Lose the Management Headaches & Invest More Passively in Real Estate
by Dave Van Horn Often, I’m asked by other real estate investors, “How can I invest more passively?” This is a question that I’ve even asked myself many times over the years, especially as I’ve become frustrated or tired of one investing strategy or style over another. I think it’s quite normal to question one’s strategy... Continue Reading →
House Hacking? Consider These Factors First
by Sterling White The links to third-party products and services on this page are affiliate links, meaning that BiggerPockets may earn a commission (at no additional cost to you) if you click through and make a purchase. House hacking can be a great means for getting into a home. Yet, whether it is a small duplex,... Continue Reading →