No matter how prepared your moving company is, emergencies can happen. But what separates the good movers from the bad is how you handle emergencies and resolve conflict on move day . Because let’s face it, when dealing with trucks, furniture, and customers, there’s bound to be some snags along the…

You know the common advice all the finance gurus teach: “Save 10% of your paycheck, put it away in some slow growth stocks or mutual funds, wait 50 years, and you’ll be the richest person… in the cemetery.” I don’t know about you, but I didn’t want to take the slow route. I wanted financial freedom…

Packing your entire home for a move is a long process that can take many days to complete. If you’ve already packed large areas of your house or apartment like the bedroom and the living room, then you may find that packing your bathroom for a move can be quite a different packing experience.…

Showering just to get clean? Don't be all wet! Plenty of homeowners these days are insisting on a vacation-caliber bath experience, spending serious money on their own lavish power shower features. "Dramatic spa-inspired showers are replacing plain tubs and, at over $13 billion in 2018, showers now…

Many companies use data to improve various facets of their operations. It can also be incredibly useful for investment functions, particularly for real estate investors who seek to maximize their portfolios. When complex data is presented simply, it can have a strong impact on your investments. For…

Over improvement is a mistake that I believe everyone makes at least once — and usually more than once before they learn better. I have made this mistake myself and learned from it. And I’ve also been fortunate to learn from friends and mentors and the mistakes they have made. Having both the…

Your zodiac sign can be telling about so many important things in life—your personality traits, your compatibility with a partner, your best hair days each month. So it only makes sense that the stars are also all-knowing when it comes to where you should spend your hard-earned vacation days.…

What is LeBron James’s net worth? I sat there wondering this to myself as he was sadly taken down by the Golden State Warriors—again. How comfortably could LeBron live if he just hung up the shoes and sat on a yacht drinking vino? Of course, I pulled out my phone and searched Google for the answer.…

Why are association rental restrictions such a hot button issue? Frankly, it’s because owners and community associations both have a lot at stake—and their interests are in direct opposition to one another. Why do associations restrict rentals? If a community’s percentage of owner-occupied homes…

Behind housing and transportation, food is an American’s third largest expense at 12% of overall spending. In other words, a person who makes about $50,000 per year will spend approximately $6,000 on food. This number will vary based on the amount of people you are supporting. But for the average,…

There are many diamonds in the rough when it comes to real estate agent bios. Even some of the most exceptional real estate agents out there have less than exceptional bios. Sure, they may have adequate intros, but that’s just it, a real estate agent’s bio is so much more than just an intro.…

A three-level penthouse in Manhattan’s Soho neighborhood on the market for $65 million is the most expensive new listing on realtor.com® this week. The sellers gut-renovated the pricey spread after purchasing it for $17.8 million in 2011, according to Mansion Global . Should the sellers get close to…

June 20, 2018 by Emily Hassett Just this past week, the Updater team attended the 2018 NAA Apartmentalize Conference and Expo in sunny San Diego! With records of over 10,000 attendees and keynote speakers like Mike Rowe from Discovery Channel’s Dirty Jobs , and the Founder & Chairman of Monument…

Investment opportunity, anyone? Smith's Alley is a seven-unit, two-building apartment complex at the epicenter of Charleston's up-and-coming East Side. Just down the street from an enormous, multimillion-dollar, mixed-use project being built by developer Greystar, this cute, $2.4 million complex is…

Just like people form impressions of each other within seconds, we also form impressions of houses within seconds. So if you’re considering selling your home, the first question to ask yourself is, does my house have curb appeal? In other words, is it attractive to potential buyers? If the answer is…

What has been my best real estate deal so far? The deal I didn’t do. This isn’t a story of the big fish that got away. I’m sure we all have some of those. For me, the best deal or real estate decision I’ve made was choosing to walk away from a large multifamily investment. The One I Passed On I…

I’m a real estate investor and syndicator. Every deal my company looks at is out of town. So this subject is near and dear to my heart. In this short article, I’m going to outline five tips we use when considering an out of town rental property. I’m not alone. Many real estate investors are buying…

How to Remain at Ease During Your Summer Move There’s no such thing as a move that doesn’t cause you at least an ounce of stress . From finding the right day and time to move to deciding which items to leave behind, we all get stressed at some point during the move process. Most people work during…

Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick has placed his South Florida home on the market for $1.4 million. The home is located in the private community of Stonebrook Estates in Davie . Vick and his wife, Kijafa , purchased the home in 2013 for $1.32 million, according to property records. The…

It's easy to see why iconic jockey Laffit Pincay Jr. would live in this Spanish-style estate in Arcadia, CA . It's a quick trip to Santa Anita Park, where he rode tens of thousands of horses and became one of the winningest jockeys of all time. Pincay bought the place brand-new in 2002 for…

When you move to a new city, your life is suddenly filled with new potential; the potential for a new home, new job, and new relationships. For singles who have recently moved or are planning on moving to a new city, one of the most pressing issues is dating in a new city. If you haven’t moved yet,…

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. Houses are just buildings, but homes are personal. Because of this, our work of buying and…

On "Fixer Upper: Behind the Design," we get a second look at Chip and Joanna Gaines working their magic on fixer-uppers from the past. And the latest episode, titled " The Ramsey House ," is particularly intriguing because Jo designs a room that'll make many people (particularly parents) say, "I…

You’re intrigued by the idea of passive rental income. And for good reason: Passive income forms the building blocks of financial independence. Early retirement. Freedom to ride off into the sunset and do whatever your heart desires. But does that mean you should keep your old home and convert it to…

"Flip or Flop" stars Tarek and Christina El Moussa proved the adage that communication is the most important part of a relationship—whether it's personal or professional. Not syncing up their schedules almost spelled financial disaster for the renovating exes when they decided to go all-in on a…

When acquired in the context of a thoughtful strategy, real estate investments can be a great vehicle to help you achieve all your financial goals. A well-constructed real estate portfolio can provide passive income to fund and outlast your retirement. That same portfolio can help you grow your net…

What’s a better investment, stocks or real estate? And, while we’re asking this grandiose question, what’s a safer investment? You probably have an opinion already as to the answer to both of these questions. It’s good to have opinions about important questions. And these certainly are important…

Most people assume that successful real estate investors are extremely smart people with high IQs. And while this is often true, IQ isn’t the only thing that matters. You also need what psychologists call a high EQ, or emotional intelligence. What is Emotional Intelligence? “[Emotional intelligence]…

You will have to come up with answers to many questions when you consider acquiring a multifamily property. The first, and likely the most important question is: what will the rents be? This conversation may be more appropriate for a book (I’m actually thinking about writing that — should I?) than a…

From time to time, we see replica Old West towns with period antiques and ramshackle structures come up for sale. However, Cerro Gordo is the real deal! It's an actual California mining town that was abandoned in the early 1900s. The land has been held by the same family for decades since. Now you…

In a previous post, I noted the four best ways to find banks to refinance buy and hold properties. From my observations in the BiggerPockets Forums , the biggest question regarding the BRRRR strategy (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) is on the third R; refinancing. So what are the best ways to…

It turns out former NFL behemoth Jeremy Newberry may be a romantic at heart. The wedding event space the former center owns with his wife, Sabrina Newberry , in Brentwood, CA, is on the market for $5.45 million. Located in the East Bay, not far from where the former 49er grew up in Antioch , the…

Moving days are not just insanely busy but they can be kind of tricky and even dangerous at times. The stress-filled unpredictability that those move days bring about can easily catch some home movers off guard. Some home movers but not you, right? Being 100% ready for your moving day is a long…

You’ve spent a lifetime curating and collecting your precious jewelry, and you don’t want any unfortunate moving incidents to damage your jewels and sentimental baubles! Over the years with the experience that comes with many moves, we’ve finally figured out how to pack jewelry when moving……

June 12, 2018 by Jenna Weinerman Ash Bell, a four-year veteran of Updater, has been appointed EVP of Real Estate of the company’s Insurance Division. He’s the first person to hold the title at Updater. Ash, formerly the Executive Director of Property Management at Updater , will focus on bringing…

So many niches within real estate investing revolve around people. While we are in a real estate business, many of us must — or choose to — deal with people and society every day. While technology has absolutely evolved (for better or worse) there are many more technological tools available to the…

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ben McLemore has scored a brand-new designer home in Tarzana, CA, for $2.75 million. Now you might be wondering what a guy who was born in St. Louis, went to high school in Virginia, played college ball for the Kansas Jayhawks, was drafted by the Sacramento Kings , and…

Can we talk? Melissa Rivers , the only child of the late comedian Joan Rivers , has listed her posh property in Pacific Palisades, CA, for $6.2 million, according to the Los Angeles Times . The “Fashion Police” co-host had purchased the stylish spread in 1998 for $2.35 million, according to property…