Small single family properties are really great investments to make. However, it is so easy to get caught up in the “theoretical” part of real estate investing that sometimes we fail to take into account how we should go about it when we want to put our words into action. I hope that this particular…

We're used to unique homes topping our weekly look at the most-clicked properties on realtor.com® . But an entire town? And a particularly spooky town? It's a new twist! The Connecticut town of Johnsonville is for sale. It includes all of the buildings on its 62 acres: the old schoolhouse, the…

It must be wedding season when we see a bunch of starry-eyed newlyweds is looking to move into a new home, making a fresh start together. Even if couples have been living together for a while already, there’s nothing that symbolizes the beginning of this new chapter like a new space. But if the…

Ashley Thompson messaged me on Facebook out of the proverbial blue. We had never met before, but she’d noticed my post on a Facebook group for Mustachians. (If the term “Mustachian” is new to you, check out Mr. Money Mustache’s classic personal finance and early retirement blog .) She saw that I too…

Known as the capital of Texas, Austin is considered the 11th most heavily populated city in the U.S and the 4th most populous in the state of Texas. According to a Census Bureau report carried out on July 1st, 2015, it was estimated that Austin has a population of approximately 931,000 people. The…

I get it. You need a website for your real estate company, but don’t know where to start. I mean, do you just search Google and pick a rabbit out of a hat? And what’s it going to cost? We’re bootstrapping, right? Let’s use the one resource we have at our disposal—time! If you follow this guide, in…

Sometimes you just know that a major life change is in order. You feel compelled to quit your job, go back to school, or move to a new city and you just go for it. Other times you don’t have such clarity and find yourself in limbo; part of you hangs around unable to move forward while another part…

When it comes to real estate investing, most of us find ourselves in a love/hate relationship. If you’ve experienced the power that a good deal can have on your financial life, you’ve likely come to love the feeling of buying a new property. If you’ve experienced the frustration, rejection, and lost…

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Wedding season is upon us, which means you likely have your fair share of upcoming travel, wedding registries, and celebrating to attend to. If you aren’t one of the lucky ones getting hitched this summer but wish you were, maybe it’s time to step up your romance! New York may be the city that never…

Buildium Free Trial Buy now Blog Accounting & Bookkeeping Buildium Software News Growing Your Business Industry News & Events Legal Concerns Maintaining Your Properties Resident Retention Tech & Sustainability This week in property management news: June 12, 2017 Industry News & Events Apartments…

June 08, 2017 SHARE In our first Best Practices post , we talked a bit about some specific Updater resources and best practices that you can introduce, and how you can use them to turn your team into Updater experts. Now, let’s take it one step further! This post is all about working Updater into…

From Paris to London to Malibu—the path opera singer and Il Divo tenor Sebastien Izambard has taken is truly magnificent. However, the French-born tenor has decided to change his tune and move on. The singer recently listed his country-style compound in Malibu, CA, for $13.95 million— and he'll…

Are you a single family home investor? Do you want to build an SFR portfolio? I did at one time too. Then I tried it. Not for me, thanks. Now, that’s not to say this is a bad avenue toward wealth creation. And I know a lot of BiggerPockets readers are making it big in the single family residential…

I just got off a phone call with an investor, and I’m frustrated. Let me tell you why. I speak to around 10 investors a day who are looking to invest from out of state or out of the country. I speak to a ton investors every single day, from all over the world. So I decided to make this video blog…

Property investors have an almost absurdly difficult job. The task of assessing which properties are undervalued potential flips or are going to appreciate in value and/or produce positive cash flow is challenging. The task of actually managing those projects and properties and navigating the…

Now that newly appointed Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch will be spending much more time in Washington DC , he's put his three-acre homestead in Boulder, CO , on the market for $1,675,000. The ranch, advertised as a "Horse lovers' paradise near downtown Boulder," boasts a well-tended three-stall…

How to Safely Move With Your Pet Moving is often a stressful time, especially when animals are involved. However, when you take a little time to prepare, moving with your pet can be a fun experience. Local Regulations Before going anywhere with your pet, always check with your planned destination…

Summer is oh-so-close. So scoring a palatial rooftop terrace such as the one on this Upper East Side townhouse in Manhattan sounds tantalizing. Sorry folks, this terrace is reserved for rarefied air. Even with a new (lower!) price of $59 million, this townhouse is still this week’s most expensive…

Earlier this week I engaged in Forum debate over an early 401(k) withdrawal. The person asking the question really wanted to break into real estate and was wondering what the crowd thought about taking an early 401(k) withdrawal, commonly known as a “hardship” withdrawal. My inner CPA took over, and…

When it comes to wooden kitchen cabinets that have become faded, discolored, or scratched, beauty (and value) is in the eye of the beholder. While their unattractive surfaces might make some people want to replace them outright, others see their potential and consider the far cheaper option of…

Real estate doesn’t need to be a full-time business, but it can be a fantastic side hustle! That’s the topic on today’s episode of The BiggerPockets Podcast , where we sit down with Seth Mosley , a musical artist and producer (with several Grammy awards to his name!) who invests in rental properties…

A good property manager is always looking for ways to improve a building’s value. With so much attention devoted to the building itself, it’s easy to overlook the value of enhancing a property’s grounds. However, there are a number of cost-effective ways to do so; and we expect many to be a part of…

You'd expect nothing less than perfect condition from the co-founder of Barry's Bootcamp. So it's no surprise fitness guru Rachel Mumford has put her French farmhouse–style compound in Malibu, CA, on a strict remodel regimen that's so fresh, the paint has barely had time to dry, according to listing…

Ever get that dreaded call from a tenant complaining that the toilet is dripping? Or perhaps the dishwasher blade has snapped off? You grit your teeth because you noticed in your files you didn’t write down the make and model. You’re forced to visit the property yourself, get the information, run to…

For decades, celebrity architect Zaha Hadid dominated her industry, designing striking buildings in major cities across the world. On a smaller scale, she designed high-end shoes, furniture, lighting, and jewelry, using the same bold, curving lines inspired by nature. She died last year at the age…

As you know, you need a real estate website in order to be competitive in today’s market. However, to maximize the value of your site, you need to move beyond just posting property listings. There are additional opportunities for making money. Do you know how to take advantage of them? Real estate…