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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

by Craig Curelop I did it! I got through the highly feared “analysis paralysis” stage and closed on my first deal. How was it? Easy as pie. Smooth as silk. A piece of cake. A walk in the park. Insert any other lame cliché here. For those of you on the brink of offering on your... Continue Reading →