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Tired of Renting? How to Save for Your First Property in ONE Year (or Less)
Many rookies assume they’re years away from buying rentals, but what if your first (or next) property is much closer (and easier) than you think? Tod…
Could New Builds Hurt Your Market? These Areas Are Most at Risk
New builds are popping up everywhere. But some markets have a lot more new homes on the way. This could be risky for real estate investors in these a…
How to Retire with Rentals in Just 10 Years (It’s Still Possible!)
Want to retire early? You don’t need millions of dollars in stocks, retirement accounts, or cash to do it. You might just need a handful of rental pr…
Scott Steps Down as CEO: A New Age for BiggerPockets Money
BiggerPockets’ CEO Scott Trench announces his decision to step down as CEO, and focus full-time efforts on personal finance content with BiggerPocket…
May 2025 Housing Market Update: Price Cuts Arrive, Market “Softening” Continues
The housing market is going through another significant shift. Sellers have lost even more control as price cuts become common in some top markets. R…
Home Prices Are Dropping: How to Find Great Deals in YOUR Market (Rookie Reply)
Home prices are seeing some serious cuts—but is this happening across all markets, and what does it mean for new investors? For many beginners, this …
3 Hacks to 1031 Exchange Your Primary Residence
Home prices have been on a run upward over the last few years, with homeowners finding that their primary residence is now worth much more than when …
Misunderstanding These Real Estate Tax Strategies Could Cost You Thousands
REPS and short-term rental exceptions are among the most powerful—and misunderstood—tools in a real estate investor’s tax strategy. Misapplying them …
The Fastest Way to Access Equity in Your Investment Property (Without Selling It)
You’ve got your eye on the next deal. Maybe it’s a fixer-upper with great upside or a turnkey rental in the right neighborhood. You’ve run the …
Wall Street Bets $6B on Real Estate: Is This the Bottom?
Price cuts are hitting the housing market fast, and Wall Street is paying close attention. A new real estate fund just raised $6 billion specifically…
Why Communication is So Important in Real Estate—Especially When Things Go Sideways
What is the most likely reason a doctor is sued for malpractice (other than screwing up a procedure, of course)? One might think it had somethi…
Landlord Spring Checklist: Protect Your Investment and Prevent Insurance Claims
For most people, spring is about deep-cleaning the garage, planting flowers, or finally putting away that rogue holiday decoration still sitting in t…
A Close Look at the Memphis Real Estate Market
If you’re an investor who’s looked out-of-state (OOS) for cash flow, you’ve probably run across Memphis, Tennessee, at one point or another. I initia…
How Real Estate Investors Will Be Affected If the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act Expires
While everyone is focused on President Trump’s tariffs, the clock is ticking on one of the most significant tax reforms in recent history. Many provi…
Three Things I Learned About the FIRE Community While Hosting a FIRE Cruise
I went to my first FIRE meet-up in 2018 in Denver, Colorado. It was so amazing to meet like-minded people and learn a lot about what people felt was …
The Rookie Guide to Asset Protection: LLCs, Insurance, Partnerships, & Trusts
Do you really need an LLC for rentals? What about a trust? What kind of insurance should you get? With so many questions (and confusion) surrounding …
The Easiest Way to Find Profitable Rental Properties
This is how to find investment properties that make real money in 2025. No “off-market” deals, no mailing letters, no cold calling—we’ll walk you thr…
The Hidden Legal Landmines in Off-Market Deals & How to Avoid Them
Off-market deals have become the holy grail for many real estate investors. And for good reason—they often come with less competition, better terms, …
JL Collins: The “Simple” Path to Wealth, FIRE, and Stress-Free Investing
The Simple Path to Wealth is arguably the most influential book in the FIRE movement. JL Collins, its author, is revered among early retirees as one …
The 10 Best Short-Term Rental Markets Under $500K That Cash Flow
Short-term rental investing isn’t about grabbing the cheapest fixer-upper and hoping guests magically appear. It’s about choosing the right markets w…