Real Estate Educational Information

BiggerPockets has evolved into a seriously useful site for real estate investors. It has grown to more than 85,000 members and accurately bills itself as dedicated to Knowledge, Networking, Dealmaking and Marketing. The forum section of the site is very active, very helpful, and covers a wide range of topics. The forums are also well-moderated, so you don't have to sift through spam. In addition, you can now create your own blog, and take advantage of a library of user-contributed articles. We think BiggerPockets is an excellent resource for both beginners and seasoned real estate pros.

NEWS: RealData founder Frank Gallinelli to Speak at BiggerPockets Real Estate Investing Summit and Expo, March 23-24, 2012

According to BP founder Josh Dorkin, "BiggerPockets is planning on having dozens of expert investors, commentators and educators speak to an audience that is expected to include hundreds of attendees from around the country. Through lectures, roundtables, and other session formats, the event will cover topics including rehabbing, landlording, investing in notes & mortgages, real estate financing & capital raising, commercial investing, and much more."

Frank will speak on, "Real Estate Investment Analysis, Methods and Mindset -- What to Know, What to Do."

You can sign up to attend by following this link. We hope to see you there.

With the release of Version 6 of Commercial / Industrial Development, this is a good time to tell you about a networking site designed specifically for developers and for those in the building professions: UPworld. You can network with other professionals in the field; you can also post job and development opportunities, as well as requests for proposals and for professional services. Membership is by invitation or a simple online application. Check it out at UPworld.com.

We recently encountered a site that focuses on the beginning investor. Rev N You publishes a newsletter with videos, tips, resources and tools to help new real estate investors succeed and profit from rental property. When you sign up for the newsletter, you get a complimentary copy of their "Real Estate Investing Starter Tips Guide."