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Why does mindset matter most? The answer is quite simple, yet surprisingly hard to believe: Mindset matters most because having the right one allows you to have the proper focus, work ethic, and decision-making skills to grow your company and your business. What Is Mindset, and How Does It Allow Me to Do All That? Mindset = mind + set. Mind = The element of a person that enables them to be aware o...

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% discounts. Meanwhile, South Carolina passed a new law that effectively puts an end to wholesaling as a practice in the state. https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/high-interest-rates-are-forcing-big-time-investors-to-sell https://www.biggerpockets.com/blo...

There’s a critical lack of affordable housing. This housing shortage began following the 2008 financial crisis and worsened during the pandemic, and now, not enough homes have been built to meet current demand. Inventory is slowly rising in Q2, which is helpful, but more inventory alone doesn’t solve the problem. The government has plans to help create more affordable housing inventory and keep la...

. 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 partner, Ben, and I were visiting Louisville, Kentucky. We were meeting our largest operating partner, Mike (not his real name), to walk through a mobile home park his firm was acquiring. Our fund would be the largest investor.  This park looked like man...

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 real estate success story.  Early investors—to quote one of Motown’s most famous songs—are dancing in the street. Developers are pouring billions of dollars into its business district, luring the likes of Ford, Quicken Loans, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and mo...

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 you knew about value-adds in real estate: If you’re trying to build equity for leverage or to cash out and want to get the best bang for your buck, forget the roof, new furnace, kitchens, or bathrooms. You need to take it outside and spend some real money on...

The real estate market is ever-evolving, and there has been a growing trend toward ground-up construction. With existing home inventory remaining at historic lows and no improvement in sight, new construction will be one of the solutions to the current housing crisis—and savvy investors will reap the rewards, with an average of 10% to 20% gross profit on projects done right. For builders, a succes...

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, if you are disciplined and know what you’re doing, they could be a great asset in helping you kick-start your real estate investing career. Getting a 0% Business Credit Card There’s lots of information online regarding 0% APR business credit cards. Mo...

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: “Unicorns, of course.” We all know the inherent value contractors bring to any real estate investment. A great contractor can help you reduce costs on renovations, save money on holding costs with quick turnarounds, and manage the project with limited guidance...

As real estate investors, your emergency funds are a critical line of defense against unexpected costs. It prevents you from dipping into your budget to handle them. But what should you really use an emergency fund for? And how much money should you keep in your safety net? Here’s everything you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Purchase a house. Raise a family. Clock in for 40 years while diligently stashing away funds in a 401(k).  It’s the classic tale of success, promising a life of stability, security, and financial freedom. But what if I told you that beneath this faca...

If you read traditional financial independence/retire early (FIRE) bloggers, many of them reached their goals by simply pairing a high savings rate with a standard portfolio of stocks and bonds. There’s nothing wrong with that. It works, and anyone can replicate it.  But my wife and I follow a different path to FIRE. You do need a stable financial floor—but that’s just the beginning. Learn more ab...

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. This comes with one important caveat: You’d need to manage a Walmart store to enjoy the financial benefits that could set you up with the cash needed to invest. Walmart U.S. announced last week that it would be giving its store managers stock grants...

When evaluating deals in the competitive world of house flipping, as showcased in my current project, featured in my Flip/Off battle with James Dainard (you can also read about his weekly progress), I consider several key factors to ensure both a strategic purchase and a profitable sale. These components are crucial to the success of the flip and are designed to resonate with a broad range of pote...

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’s because the analog marketing technique is being supercharged by digital tools.  The days of the one-size-fits-all approach are gone. We all remember those days: stacks and stacks of the same advertising leaflets delivered to hundreds of local mailboxe...

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 a particular type of property but to secure a reliable income. The reliability of this income doesn’t depend on the property type but on the tenant who occupies the property. To show you what I mean, I will compare the financial performance of a typical...

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 in. If he had written these same things a year ago, I wouldn’t be writing this rebuttal—I would have simply said, “Ditto.”   But I don’t believe that the picture he has painted is an accurate reflection of where things are headed. Here’s why. Learn mor...

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, wholesaling, syndicating, BRRRRing, Airbnb arbitrage, and fix and flipping, when done correctly, have undoubtedly been ways to make money, they all involve an element of risk or hard work to find deals.  There’s another way. This blueprint is for the...

If, like me, you check mortgage interest rates like an expectant parent checks their wife’s contractions, you doubtless will have analyzed every type of loan product in an attempt to inch the currently high rates down.  Famed financial guru Suze Orman recently appeared on CNN extolling the virtues of an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM). But to many American homebuyers, mentioning an ARM is like the...

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 positive return on investment (ROI). However, it never hurts to compare all your options—and that means taking a closer look at short-term vs. long-term real estate investing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 portfolio. Stating door numbers, however, can often be misleading. Generally, the real metric to keep track of is cash flow because, after all, profitability is what counts in any business, right?  Sometimes, though, the two can get conflated, and on occasi...

Get ready for the ultimate real estate adventure as the BiggerPockets Conference (BPCON) 2024 heads to the tropical paradise of Cancun, Mexico, Oct. 6-8. International travel is always exciting, but knowing it can also be tax-deductible really takes things up a notch.  Traveling outside the United States for business can be a little tricky when it comes to taxes, but don’t worry—we’re here to guid...

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 covering your living expenses. Decreasing your costs by living overseas could be the most logical way to build a real estate portfolio in the U.S. quickly. Why the Cost of Living in the U.S. Makes Saving So Difficult According to the Bureau of Labor...

My first investment property was a C/D-class multifamily in Houston. I selected it primarily based on perceived cash flow.  According to my calculations, the return on investment (ROI) was between 12% and 14%. And with a multifamily, even if one unit is vacant, I still have cash coming in. How could I lose? And then I got hit in the face (wallet) with reality: It was an older building, and mainten...

Owner financing offers buyers and sellers more opportunities with real estate transactions.  Before entering this type of transaction, it’s important to know what owner financing is, how it works, who benefits, and who pays property taxes on owner financing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices