by Sterling White You can retire earlier and better than you think if you make the right choices today. The vast majority of Americans are far from prepared for retirement. Most are so far behind that the chances of catching up by conventional means are low. This is only compounded by the choices they continue to... Continue Reading →
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3 Real Estate Investing Strategies That Aren’t So Passive (& 4 That Are)
by Eric Bowlin You’ll hear it tossed around here and on just about any other site: Build your passive income through real estate! I believe passionately that you can make a ton of money in just about any niche in real estate, but let’s be real—the way most people invest is hardly passive at all. A... Continue Reading →
3 Reasons You Should Consider a Duplex as Your First Home Purchase
by Larry Alton When most people think about buying their first home, a nice little brick house with a white picket fence comes to mind. And while there’s nothing wrong with this, maybe you should actually be thinking about a duplex. 3 Reasons to Consider a Duplex If you’ve never thought about owning a duplex, then... Continue Reading →
A Guide to Internal Rate of Return & Other Must-Know Financial Metrics
by Andrew Syrios There are a plethora of different calculations that can be used to evaluate a potential or completed real estate deal. This article will review those tools with a special interest in the Internal Rate of Return (IRR). When it comes to evaluating a real estate deal, or any investment for that matter, the most... Continue Reading →
The Ultimate 60-Day Action Plan for the Paralyzed Newbie Longing for a First Deal
by Erion Shehaj When you are just getting started with your real estate investment portfolio, abundant information is both a great blessing and a frustrating curse. On one hand, extensive knowledge about investing strategies, tactics, and techniques is readily available, accessible, and even free. Just in the BiggerPockets ecosystem, an aspiring real estate investor can: Read hundreds... Continue Reading →