Mindy Jensen
BiggerPockets.com
Longmont, CO, United States
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Rent Increase: Why You SHOULD Raise Rates Sooner Than Later
Should you implement rent increases yearly or let tenants sign multi-year leases to save you from vacancies? Here's a good argument that you should definitely raise your rental rate. → Read More
10 Finance Experts Share Painless Ways to Save $1,000
I asked my friends for their finance hacks—ways to cut expenses out of your monthly budget. Here's what a few of them had to say. → Read More
Home Appraisal Cost: How Much Should You Expect to Pay?
How much does a home appraisal cost? The answer might not be as simple as you think. Learn what makes this cost vary significantly here! → Read More
Home Appraisal: 9 Tips to Get a Higher Valuation (& Appeal a Too-Low Assessment)
Your ability to qualify for a mortgage hinges on your home appraisal—so how can you maximize your home's value? Get expert tips here! → Read More
3 Tales of Landlording Catastrophes—& the Invaluable Lessons They Teach Us
Why make your own mistakes as a landlord when you can learn from the mistakes of others? These stories might make you cringe—but the takeaways are beyond worth it! → Read More
12 Ways to Get Rich
Building wealth may seem unsurmountable—but in all actuality, if you adopt a few changes and apply them to your day-to-day life, you CAN get there. Here's how. → Read More
$100 Is Keeping You From Investing: Here’s How to Change That
"I don't have the money to invest in real estate." Is that true? Or are your habits simply holding you back? Here's how to keep that $100 in your pocket so you can start investing and grow your wealth. → Read More
Becoming a Real Estate Agent: Is it the Right Choice for You?
Real estate agents can make great money, grow their own business like an entrepreneur, and avoid a mundane 9 to 5 job. Still, this position entails a level of challenge and unpredictability. Should you become a real estate agent? Get the truth about this career here. → Read More
7 Fiction Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read
There's no shortage of business books out there. But sometimes you're in the mood for something different—and these books deliver powerful lessons, too. → Read More
6 Clever Ways for House Flippers to Save Big on Remodeling Supplies
Successful house flipping is all about boosting margins through clever methods, and saving on supplies is a great way to do that. Learn several smart tricks here. → Read More
The No. 1 Reason Newbies Go Broke in Real Estate (& How to Avoid It!)
You've heard the horror story: New investor enters the world of real estate and loses it ALL. Don't be that person. Avoid THIS mistake to be more successful from the get-go! → Read More
Why a Small Business Credit Card Is a Must-Have
Keeping track of personal and business expenses on one credit card can be extremely difficult. Why not get a business credit card instead? Outside of making bookkeeping easier, there are a number of other benefits, such as cash back and rewards on things like flights, hotels, and gift cards! Find out more here. → Read More
What's the Best Travel Rewards Credit Card?
Travel credit cards provide a way to harness spending for use toward airfare credit, perks, and more! You can even reduce or eliminate travel expenses altogether through points. Best of all, this is possible by simply using the cards to pay for your regular expenses. Here are some great options with awesome benefits. → Read More
Should I Get My Real Estate License? An Examination of Benefits & Costs
If you're looking to save money on the sale of a property or investing actively in real estate, you might wonder, "Should I get my real estate license?" Learn about the benefits—as well as the cost and time commitment—here to find out if getting licensed is right for you. → Read More
When Is the Best Time to Sell Your House?
It's that special time of year when the most people are out looking for a home and the most houses are on the market! Want to unload a property this spring or summer? Use these tips to sell quicker and for the most profit. And if you need even more advice, use this discount code for my book How to Sell Your Home! → Read More
Emotional Support Animals & Waiver of “No Pet” Policies: What Does the Law Say?
"A prospective tenant says they have an emotional support animal, but I don't allow pets. What do I do?" If you're a landlord, chances are, you'll run into this situation. What's legal when it comes to emotional support animals? Get advice here! → Read More
Landscaping: 4 Tips to Instantly Improve Your Yard’s Curb Appeal
Landscaping can easily pay for itself in increased home value. Even if you have a black thumb, these four tried-and-true, easy landscaping ideas will help you achieve a beautiful yard and dramatically alter your home's appearance! → Read More
I've Broken Every Lease I Ever Had: Here's What That's Taught Me as a Landlord
Your tenants do not read minds—and they certainly won't read that lease! Avoid the oblivious tenant by making sure your renter knows what they're signing. → Read More
Sell Your Home Fast for the Most Money
Prime real estate selling season is just around the corner! May and June are when the most owner-occupant buyers are out looking for their next home. It’s also when the most houses are on the market and the most sales are made. Here's what to do (and not do) in order to sell your home for the highest price! → Read More
Sell Your Home Fast for the Most Money
Prime real estate selling season is just around the corner! May and June are when the most owner-occupant buyers are out looking for their next home. It’s also when the most houses are on the market and the most sales are made. Here's what to do (and not do) in order to sell your home for the highest price! → Read More