Paul Moore
BiggerPockets.com
Virginia, United States
Contact Paul
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Paul:
What Does 2020's Economy Mean for Commercial Real Estate Investors?
Investors are watching and waiting to see what implications COVID-19 will have on the real estate market. Thus far, residential prices remain steady, but many predict that will change. And the commercial sector is seemingly poised to be even more impacted due to temporary shutdowns and mandatory operational changes. → Read More
What Real Estate Investors Can Learn from the Near-Disaster at Starbucks
Two decades into their successful climb, Starbucks probably thought they could do anything. But then, the company began making some critical mistakes that caused many to predict it would meet its demise. Here’s where they went wrong, how they got back on track, and what investors of all kinds can learn from it. → Read More
The Best Real Estate Investors Are Like a River (Not a Swamp)
Are you a river... or a swamp? It's a strange question for me to ask. But the answer could play a role in determining your destiny as a real estate investor. Let me explain why, like Warren Buffett, you want to be a river. → Read More
5 Myths About Raising Capital for Real Estate Syndications
You want to get involved in real estate syndication deals, and raising capital is a crucial part of it. With so many moving parts, getting started is likely intimidating—but some of your fears may be entirely unwarranted. Separate fact from fiction here. → Read More
How to Screw Up Funding for a Large Real Estate Deal
I should have known better. After all, I had been raising capital for small real estate deals for over a dozen years, and most of them had gone better than planned. But now I was faced with raising several million dollars for a larger multifamily project—and I fouled it up. Here’s what I learned the hard way. → Read More
How I Hired Warren Buffett as My Real Estate Mentor
I’ve never spoken to him. But Mr. Buffett has created a means for me—and for all of us—to get inside his head and learn how he thinks about investing. Find out how here and read about what I've learned from Buffett so far. → Read More
This Investor Paid Zero Out of Pocket for an $8M Apartment—Yes, Really
Love him or hate him, the Real Estate Investor-in-Chief in the Oval Office and his pals inside the Beltway have created more reasons than ever to be a real estate investor. Here's a straightforward strategy one investor used to save $2 million in taxes and land a cash-flowing multifamily property in the process. → Read More
There Are Still Deals Out There (for Now)—Here's Where to Find Them
I talk to dozens of real estate investors every month. One of the common themes is their inability to get deals these days. They’re spending an enormous amount of time chasing deals of all shapes and sizes... and usually coming up empty. Here's where I suggest focusing your efforts—it's paying off for me and my peers. → Read More
How to Generate $10,000 in Monthly Passive Income
You don’t have to take much risk at all to pull this strategy off. This is very doable. And you don’t have to travel the world or drink beer for breakfast (necessarily) to pull it off. You can do it in your pajamas from the comfort of your own home. → Read More
Over 40? It’s Not Too Late to Build a Real Estate Fortune
Seeing statistics telling 20-somethings why they need to invest early can be discouraging. Yes, it's powerful—allowing your money to grow for 10-20 extra years will always beat investing a lot, but later, for a shorter duration. But it can be depressing for those who didn’t start early. Here’s how to play catchup. → Read More
Real Estate Investors Beware: Skinny Dippers Will be Exposed!
Avoid the inevitable tidal wave as more and more people flood to commercial real estate—without the knowledge or experience. They won't be prepared for what to do when things go south—but you will. → Read More
Top Real Estate Niche for Low-Effort, High-Reward Wealth Building
As a result of the JOBS Act, the online revolution, and a variety of other developments, the doors are wide open for the masses to invest in better types of real estate—opportunities that generate bigger profits yet require less effort. So, I ask you: Why work harder than you have to, to make less than you could? → Read More
7 Deadly Sins That Cause Real Estate Investors to Fail
If you want to be successful in your real estate investing career, make sure to steer clear of the sins that oftentimes plague beginner investors. Learn what to look for and how to avoid the traps that could cost you money and time. → Read More
Racing Toward Retirement Was a Big Mistake—Here's Why
I never dreamed I’d retire before I hit 34. But I did. Once a high energy entrepreneur, I suddenly went from 100 miles per hour to zero. I wasn't happy. It left me wondering: Were we designed and programmed to retire at all? → Read More
How to Become a Billionaire by Being "Approximately Right"
In real estate, the key items that make the difference are often things like purchase price, location, your business partners/vendors, and the economics of the local area. Get these things right and often the rest will follow to create a successful investment. Here's how. → Read More
Want to Be a Millionaire? Find a Mentor and Work for Free!
Let me tell you about a successful real estate entrepreneur named Inna Rubinchik. Inna earned two degrees to work in tax accounting but wasn't happy, so she volunteered to work for free in an entirely different industry. By doing so, she found her calling and achieved financial freedom—and you can, too. → Read More
How to Be a Successful Investor When You Know Nothing About Real Estate
So, you want to be an entrepreneur—a successful real estate investor. My advice to you: get a job. Huh? Yep, I’m talking about earning a good old W-2 paycheck. It's a path often scorned by younger generations today, but here's why starting out on a traditional route is still a great way to achieve professional goals. → Read More
Dominate Your Niche With This Simple Real Estate Investing Strategy
What are the most successful real estate investors doing differently than everyone else? I'll tell you. And if you can do it successfully, you may be on your way to world real estate domination (or at least a nice stream of passive income). → Read More
Where to Make a Ton of Money in Real Estate Right Now
It’s becoming increasingly difficult to buy well-priced traditional assets in real estate. That’s why I have turned to alternative asset classes—self-storage, for instance. And by seeking out a certain type of owner to buy from, these investments become substantially more lucrative. → Read More
How to Level Up Your Investing Business With the Right Real Estate Mentor
Do you need a real estate mentor? If you've never had one, probably. The popularity of RE investing is exploding; however, the knowledge necessary to achieve success in the business is severely lacking. It's something that has new and even experienced real estate investors wondering, “Where can I find a mentor?” → Read More