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Real Estate Investing Data, Guides, and Resources

New Release! The 2024 State of Real Estate Investing Report

Download the 2024 State of Real Estate Investing report written by Dave Meyer, to review what happened in the market in 2023 and what strategies will win in 2024.

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Resources for Getting Started

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing

The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Investing
Author: BiggerPockets

Use this guide to get started in real estate investing.

Rookie Readiness Checklist

Rookie Readiness Checklist
Author: Scott Trench

See if you are ready to start investing in real estate with this checklist.

Short term Rental Checklist

Furnish Your Short and Medium-Term Rental: The Checklist Author: BiggerPockets

This ready-made checklist is everything you need to prepare your property for your next guest. Get the list.

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The Quick Start Guide to Economic Shifts: A Cast Study
Author: J Scott

Invest smart with this analysis of the economic climate and where it’s heading.

Ultimate Guide to STR Investing

The Ultimate Guide to Short-term Rental Investing
Author: Avery Carl

Get started with short-term rentals with this guide.

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Investment Philosophy Worksheet
Author: Scott Trench

A step-by-step guide to building your perfect, 1-page investment plan as featured on the BiggerPockets Money Podcast episode #362.


Data for Real Estate Investors

Rental Market Data Spring 2023

Spring 2023 Update: Rental Market Data Author: Dave Meyer

NEW DATA! Download Dave Meyer’s latest dataset that shows median rents and annual and monthly growth rates for the largest 100 markets in the US.

20 most affordable real estate markets

20 Most Affordable Housing Markets in the World
Author: Dave Meyer

Housing prices have gone up worldwide. What markets are the least and most affordable in the world?

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Top 100 Real Estate Markets for Cash Flow in 2022
Author: Dave Meyer

Where should you invest? Download this deep dive into the Top 100 Cash Flowing markets.

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Zillow’s Home Value Forecast: Top 10 Largest U.S. Markets
Author: BiggerPockets

Zillow released its latest home value forecast through August 2023, highlighting the largest U.S. markets.


Resources for Property Management

Residential Maintenance System Template For Download v2

Residential Maintenance System Template

This DIY maintenance system template will streamline your landlord operations. In episode 784 of the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, Pasha Maleknia walks you through how he uses this to spend less time and money.

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27 Questions to Ask Your Property Manager

Use this interactive questionnaire to interview your next property manager.


Analyzing Deals

Four Square Method for Analyzing Rental Properties

The Four Square Method: Analyzing Your Next BRRRR
Author: BiggerPockets

Use this worksheet to analyze your next rental property.

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Real Estate Market Analysis Guide
Author: Paul Moore

Learn about real estate market analysis basics.

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The FIRE Planning Worksheet
Author: Mindy Jenson

Use this sheet to determine your FI number and start planning your retirement.

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Rent vs. Buy vs. House Hack Calculator
Author: Dave Meyer

Should you rent, buy, or house hack your next investment? Get the data.