8% mortgage rates are now on the table, and unfortunately, that’s not even the high end of estimates for where we’re going next. With bond yields hitting 20-year peaks and […]
I want to tell you about a puppy. It was a mixed-breed puppy, which is the dog version of a mystery box (you don’t know exactly what’s inside, and I’m […]
One of my tenants has never paid on the first. He pays on the fourth, every month, for two years, and he’s never actually missed. So for three days each […]
Lawrence “Landlord Larry” Guerguis thought he would spend the next 40 years of his life in finance. But one conversation with a regretful investment banker changed his life’s trajectory and […]
What happens when your first deal turns into the money pit you were afraid of? For a lot of rookies, that fear alone delays buying a rental property for years. […]
More homes are for sale now than any time in the past six years. Mortgage rates just shot up to above 7% with no relief in sight. Markets are seeing […]
The housing market correction is about to get worse. Before, the Northeast and Midwest markets were insulated from the sizable price drops happening in places like Texas and Florida, but […]
Imagine getting 10% off your next rental property (on the low end). What about getting a rate in the 3% or 4% range, or putting only 5%-15% down on a […]
Every rookie investor arrives at the same fork in the road early on: single-family home or multifamily. Which one’s actually the better option? The property type you choose first can […]
It’s hard to argue with a purchase price of $160,000 and a median monthly rent of $1,300, even in a high interest rate climate. Those median figures are why Birmingham, […]
The Federal Reserve hiked rates last week, but did it actually help the housing market? Our panel of real estate investing experts isn’t all that bummed by potentially higher rates […]
Just as prospective car buyers test-drive a new vehicle before purchasing, renters are test-driving new cities online before they commit, offering a key indicator of future rental-hub growth. Zillow’s August […]
Getting into an expensive market can feel completely out of reach for a rookie. But today’s guest looked at the numbers and realized that if he worked this in his […]
Real estate investing won’t make you rich overnight. But keep at it for long enough, and it will make you very wealthy. Philip Henry had been doing all the right […]
As Al Pacino famously said in The Godfather III, “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!” Just when you thought you’d seen the end of […]
Investing in your first house hack but not sure whether the deal makes sense in the long run? House hacking is the way most rookies get started in real estate, […]
This is how to buy a small multifamily rental property the right way. It’s not hard, it’s not complicated, and it’s (arguably) one of the best residential real estate investments […]
A popular statistic thrown around over the last decade noted that 10,000 Americans turned 65 every single day. From 2025 to 2027, however, that number is projected to peak at […]
The U.S. government may have just lost the war on mortgage rates. Last week, the U.S. Treasury announced one of its biggest bond buyback programs in years—a whopping $6 billion […]
I’ve had my real estate license since 2016. For the first couple of years that I was trying to find my own deals, I did what basically every new investor […]
Finding real estate deals is a challenge for many rookies. Trying to tell the difference between a great deal and a property that is merely disguised as one is something […]
Most investors follow the same path—buy a single-family rental, learn the ropes, and upgrade to small multifamily, slowly snowballing the portfolio. But what if you could take the leap from […]
The rules of real estate investing have changed. For years, investors were using the one-percent rule to quickly determine if a real estate deal would cash flow. But the one-percent […]
Kent Long wanted passive income. The problem? All those gurus and guides online were only selling a fantasy. The one thing that seemed to actually generate income: real estate. When […]
You don’t have to live near your rental, or bring a huge check to closing, to build a real estate portfolio. Today’s guest closed both her deals with only $3,000 […]
I spent eight years touring as a producer, with platinum records on the wall and almost nothing in the bank, which sounds like the setup to a country song but […]
Your first rental cash flows just fine, but it needs some work, and in order to scale your portfolio, the next big decision hits: Should you hold and repair, or […]
Investors have used the same proven formula for decades: Buy a discounted property, renovate it, and increase its value by tens or sometimes even hundreds of thousands of dollars. It’s […]
My three long-term rentals sit in Conroe, Texas. New construction, boring on purpose, and they mostly leave me alone so I can go handle whatever broke at a glamping site […]
Are the price cuts deeper than you think? Do buyers have even more power than we’ve been led to believe? National housing data tells us one thing, but local-level expertise […]
Every hour you spend chasing rent or coordinating a repair is an hour you could’ve spent growing your real estate portfolio or doing the things you actually enjoy. The fix? […]
JPMorgan Chase, America’s largest bank, just made a big bet on housing—a $750B bet to be exact. At a time when most people hope home prices will fall, JPMorgan is […]
Every “best cities for Airbnb” list has the same markets: Gatlinburg, Joshua Tree, Scottsdale, and the Smokies. We looked at things differently to show you what the data is actually […]
The housing market is sending mixed signals—or so it seems. Foreclosures are rising, yet many investors are pulling back. Cash buyers are retreating, competition is cooling in many markets, and […]
People say it’s just too hard to find real estate deals in 2026, but today’s guest is proving them all wrong. He’s already bought four rental properties that make over […]
JPMorgan Chase, America’s largest bank, just made a big bet on housing—a $750B bet to be exact. At a time when most people hope home prices will fall, JPMorgan is […]
You’ve picked an investing strategy, you’ve studied your market, but now you need the money to get started. You’re not alone, as this is perhaps the most common hurdle for […]
The top 1% of real estate investors don’t have a “secret” market, a “better” investing strategy, or access to “exclusive” resources. They just do nine things better than most other […]
AI is bringing 6,000 jobs to a small Texan town, and home prices are seeing a sizable jump…but what happens once the job is done? Is this just a mini […]
It’s a luxury many of us dream about: simply being able to buy investment properties for cash without that pesky mortgage payment complicating things every month. With interest rates showing […]
The rules of real estate investing have changed. For years, investors were using the one-percent rule to quickly determine if a real estate deal would cash flow. But the one-percent […]
Builders are currently offering huge incentives on new construction homes, to the point where buying “new” might be actually cheaper than buying an existing rental property in your market right […]
If you own a rental condo in a development overseen by a homeowners association (HOA), be on your guard. One missed bill could land you in a heap of trouble. […]
Name Martin Castro-Silva Location Vero Beach and Sebastian, Florida Occupation Full-time real estate investor (former private client banker at Chase) Assets 11 properties transacted in 2025 (seven flipped, two rentals […]
Today’s guest is buying a perfect BRRRR tomorrow. Even with today’s interest rates, even in this housing market, Zach Kepes is still making serious money with the strategy everyone has […]
In just under six years, Bryan Field built a 100% remote real estate investment portfolio producing over $65,000 per year in cash flow. He bought properties sight unseen, chose markets […]
Every rookie thinks their first deal will go according to plan (it almost never does). Today, we’re bringing on a guest who had a long list of all the worst-case […]
Name Nathan Nicholson Location Louisville, Kentucky Occupation Full-time sales professional and real estate investor Assets 23 single-family rentals, 11 paid off, $311,000 in annual rent, $112,000 in true annual net […]
Don’t feel ready to buy your first rental property yet? Maybe you just need a better game plan. Today, we’re covering three different but common situations rookies find themselves in […]
Is it better to buy an existing property with value-add potential or a new construction home in 2026? For years, there was no debate. The ability to buy a property […]
If there were a U.S. championship for the best places to invest, the Midwest would see its cities grab gold, silver, and bronze medals. Not only have cities in the […]
This article is presented by Proper Insurance. You bought a short-term rental, told your insurance agent what you were doing at the property, and they sold you a policy. You […]
You invested in a real estate syndication, fund, or partnership. Now, the operator is coming to you asking for more cash. Whether expenses went up, income went down, mortgage rates […]
As if the affordability crisis weren’t tough enough for cash-strapped tenants, corporate landlords’ “junk fees,” heaped on top of “base rents,” have sparked the ire of the FTC, which recently […]
You’ve saved up some money and are ready to buy your first rental property. Now comes the question: How much do you put down? Do you buy multiple cheaper properties […]
For years, rookies have heard the same bad news: starter homes are disappearing, and first-time buyers are getting older. But the newest data shows something very different, and we’re breaking […]
Name Andres Martinez Location Dallas, Texas Occupation Full-time real estate investor (former waiter and jazz musician) Assets 14 properties (10 owned, four under management), 107 co-living rooms, ~$27,000/month gross portfolio […]
It’s still 94 degrees out, but everyone has collectively decided it feels like fall; somebody’s uncle is already furious about a backup quarterback he has never watched play a snap; […]
Builders are struggling to survive, let alone sell homes, in 2026. Prices aren’t keeping pace, home sales are falling, and nobody can find the labor to build the houses in […]
In real estate, high minimum investments aren’t just a barrier to entry—they’re also a barrier to diversification. Whether you buy investment properties directly or invest passively in syndications, funds, or […]
“Renters, this is your year,” Zillow senior economist Kara Ng recently told NPR. It’s apparently a good time to be a tenant, as nearly 40% of listings on the market […]
Three years ago, Andres Martinez was waiting tables. Today, he owns 10 rental properties, manages another four, and has a rental portfolio that brings in over $13,000 in monthly cash […]
What if the biggest obstacle to building wealth wasn’t your income, your time, or even your circumstances, but simply believing it was possible for someone like you? Today’s guest made […]
With rising interest rates, taxes, insurance, gas, and materials, not to mention dropping a couple of C-notes every time you go to the grocery store, the next time someone asks […]
Feel like your situation doesn’t fit the typical real estate investing playbook? Maybe you’re low on cash, your circumstances are unusual, or your timeline feels tighter than everyone else’s. You’re […]
The BRRRR method is not dead—far from it. In fact, it’s still one of my absolute favorite investing strategies today. But in 2026, you need to change how you use […]
JPMorgan Chase, America’s largest bank, just made a big bet on housing—a $750B bet to be exact. At a time when most people hope home prices will fall, JPMorgan is […]
This article is presented by Avail. It’s common to want more than one rental property. You close on the first one; it cash flows a couple hundred dollars a month […]
The best real estate investing advice you’ll ever hear is to just get started. But that advice comes with a catch: some rental properties can set you back many years. […]
Today, we’re showing you exactly how to learn about real estate investing, so you can get your first property faster. There are thousands of videos, podcasts, books, and forums floating […]
I lost $40,000 on a flip once because I stopped opening my own spreadsheet. I built that file myself. Then I closed it, and the deal decided what it was […]
We know the narrative: The housing market is too expensive. That, however, appears to be changing. Data from Parcl Labs shows where the ice is cracking. Sellers are beginning to […]
This is a game changer for real estate investing. In minutes (or even seconds), you can find every motivated seller in your area, see how desperate they are to sell, […]
Cost segregation gets talked about like it’s a magic button: run the study, get a huge deduction, and lower your tax bill. And for the right property, that’s a pretty […]
BiggerPockets Pro members can save $500 for every home they onboard with Mynd, up to $10,000. Managing rental properties well takes time, systems, and local knowledge that most investors don’t […]
The first real estate deal is often the hardest. Like many rookie investors, today’s guest had always wanted to invest in real estate but didn’t have a ton of money […]
People say it’s just too hard to find real estate deals in 2026, but today’s guest is proving them all wrong. He’s already bought four rental properties that make over […]
Want to rent out your house? This is how to do it right: get the best tenants and the highest rent. For most Americans, renting out their previous primary residence […]
You’re ready to start investing in real estate, but the next step can look very different depending on your situation. Every rookie’s story is unique, and today, we’re sharing our […]
You’re about to get schooled on where to invest—literally. Turns out one of the best places to park your real estate investment dollars is near the halls of higher education. […]
When real estate investing seems tougher than ever, and the traditional BRRRR method of recycling cash to accrue fixer-upper rentals is like walking a financial tightrope with no safety net, […]
National rent prices are down year-over-year, but that’s not telling the whole story. Different properties in different markets are seeing an opposite reality. Some markets are seeing 3%-5% rent increases, […]
You’ve probably heard that you need a 20% down payment to buy a rental property. But for the average rookie, that’s just not a viable way to build a real […]
The “regular” rental property you’re thinking of buying? It may not look like anything special here in 2026, but it could be worth tens or even hundreds of thousands of […]
Most investors understand that real estate is local. While the national headlines usually tell one story, regional and local data often tell a very different one. This week’s headlines […]
In the heady days following the 2008 real estate collapse, entire seminars were devoted to short sales. Investors walked out with binders filled with scripts on how to talk to […]
Name Flo Jacques Location North Carolina (Raleigh-Durham area) Occupation Full-time real estate broker and investor (former college admissions counselor) Assets Four properties, including a primary residence, a single-family rental, a […]
In just 11 years, Aaron Murphy has replaced his and his wife’s income with repeatable, long-term rental properties. No complicated strategy. No huge windfall of cash. He made serious mistakes […]
Chris and Ksenia Kim had always wanted to own rental properties, but planning for a family and reaching a breaking point with work travel got them to finally take action. […]
Once you’ve decided you want to invest in real estate, the questions only get harder. How do you choose a real estate market? How much will repairs really cost? Should […]
In just a decade, you can replace your income with rentals. If you can save up just one down payment for a rental property, you can use the strategy I’m […]
Vacation rental markets were some of the biggest winners of the housing boom several years ago. But where are those real estate markets today? New data suggests that many of […]
Real estate investing is a team sport. You can buy great rental properties in great neighborhoods and still fail—all because you don’t have the right people around you. Today, we’re […]
If you’re investing in real estate, you’re probably asking, “How much can this property make me?” But in 2026, it’s the opposite question that actually builds your wealth: “How much […]
There’s a rental property out there with your name on it—the “sweet spot” property every rookie investor wants. It’s the kind of deal that can give you cash flow, appreciation, […]
Home equity is one of the biggest, most underused assets most investors have. It’s sitting there, tied up in the walls of a property, while cash-out refinances take weeks and […]
Name Christle Stezskal Location Northwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois (investing in Kansas City, MO, and Rock County, WI) Occupation Full-time real estate investor (former high school math teacher and IT […]
You know what’s best for you—that’s the advice today’s guest offers, and it’s the exact mindset that took him from house hacking on a teacher’s salary in his mid-20s to […]
