How Much Real Estate Do You Actually Need to Be Free?
How many rental properties do you need to retire? A lot fewer than you think. When people start investing in real estate, they think they need 20, 50, or even 100 rental units to build wealth, retire early, and secure financial freedom for themselves and their families. This is not the case…and it’s not even […]
If I Had to Start Over in Real Estate Today, I’d Do This
In This Article At 22, I went to work for a hard money lender doing purchase-rehab loans. I bought my first rental property at 24, which kicked off a decade of active real estate investing before I accepted how badly I’d bungled my early investments and unloaded all of them. By my late 30s, I’d […]
Housing Starts Plummet in May – Real Estate Investing Today
The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in May, 2026 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,177,000, which is 15.4% lower than April’s revised number and is 8.7% lower than one year ago. May’s rate for buildings with five units or more was 284k. Privately‐owned housing units authorized by building permits […]
3 Ways to Fund Your First Real Estate Deal Without 20% Down
What’s stopping you from buying your very first rental property? For most rookies, it’s rarely ever the market, the interest rates, or even the competition–it’s a number in their head. Today, we’re breaking down that barrier with real rookie use cases that will inspire you to take that next step in your real estate investing […]
Is Real Estate Still THE Best Path to Passive Income? (Invited to Debate)
We’re all here for passive income, and when you say “passive income,” many people immediately think of rental properties. But, is real estate investing really the best path to get the income streams you’re dreaming of, and is there a certain threshold where it’s not worth the effort? You’re listening to this show because you’re […]
Where We'd Invest in Real Estate Right Now (12 Markets)
New to investing in real estate? In an area that has high housing prices, tough landlord laws, or little-to-no cash flow potential? We’ve got you covered. We’re sharing 12 markets that are making money for real estate investors right now. Regardless of your strategy, we have markets for you. From long-term rentals to short-term rentals […]
Back to School Sales Tax Holidays 2026 – Real Estate Investing Today
Several states across the nation are holding sales tax holidays during the back-to-school season. Whether you think this is good or bad public policy is for another day; the bottom-line is saving your hard-earned money! The data has been provided by the Sale Tax Institute and actually covers the entire year – as well as […]
Why Now Could Be the Best Market For Real Estate Investing in Over a Decade
In This Article Both active and passive real estate investors have pulled back over the last year. For example, Redfin reported that mom-and-pop investors pulled back by 6% late last year and 13% for condo investments. Anecdotally, I’ve heard this from professional real estate operators as well. I talk to at least a couple every […]
BiggerPockets Appoints Active Real Estate Investor Eric Augustyn as CEO, Ushering in a New Era of Platform Innovation
In This Article DENVER — June 22, 2026 — BiggerPockets, the premier community and resource hub for real estate investors (REIs), today announced the appointment of experienced operator and active real estate investor Eric Augustyn as Chief Executive Officer. Augustyn’s appointment marks a bold new chapter for BiggerPockets, focused on creating a more valuable platform […]
The Real Estate LLC Mistake That Could Cost You Thousands (Rookie Reply)
Do you need a real estate LLC, and should you form one before or after buying a rental property? This is a very common rookie question, and liability protection is one of the most misunderstood topics in real estate investing. But not to worry—today we’re setting the record straight and showing you how to build […]