9 Tips for Real Estate Investors
Investors can take advantage of the fact that the real estate industry was one of the last to adopt technology by using it to their advantage and practically making millions of dollars today. When compared to other industries in terms of how much technology has disrupted them, real estate remains behind.
However, for those investors who are skilled in the use of technology, scalable opportunities are being created like never before. This is the second post in a series that examines how advancements in technology are affecting investments in real estate.
You can access the first post on this topic, which discusses how advances in technology are affecting property management, here. For the purpose of this essay, I have provided a rundown of many technological platforms that we have discovered to be useful for investing.
1. Free Online Education
Let’s begin with the basics: learning about the ins and outs of real estate. In terms of real estate education, the widespread use of free podcasts has proven transformative. Forget about shelling out $20k for a “guru”-led weekend retreat.
Articles and podcasts provide all the information you’ll ever need for free. As simple as this may sound, I believe it represents a fundamental shift in the way information and expertise are shared. BiggerPockets, Real Estate Guys, and Masters of Scale are three podcasts that I highly suggest. Read More...