2017 has officially come to a close, which means it’s time to look at the year ahead and start compiling our list of the top blogs that real estate investors won’t want to miss in 2018. If you’re interested in trying your hand at real estate investing this year, here are 25 real estate investing blogs to guide your investing decisions and help you meet your 2018 investment goals.
1. REtipster
This is a great blog if you’re a new or part-time investor looking for tips and tricks on real estate investment, how to manage your portfolio, and how to make more money on your investments. Author Seth Williams writes in a clear way and offers advice that is easy to implement.
2. BiggerPockets
This site is your one-stop shop for all things related to real estate investment. The blog features articles and advice from the industry’s top investors and is full of helpful information for new and seasoned investors alike.
3. CleverInvestor
If you like your real estate investment advice on the humorous side, be sure to check out CleverInvestor. All their articles are straightforward and to the point, and they include a healthy dose of humor and sarcasm.
4. The Real Estate Guys
The Real Estate Guys, investment experts Russell Gray and Robert Helms, offer both an in-depth blog and a podcast targeted towards investors.
5. Epic Real Estate
Epic Real Estate is the brainchild of Matt Theriault, an investment expert who built up an impressive portfolio without ever investing his own capital. He offers great tips and tricks for investors who are looking for creative ways to invest without having to put down a large chunk of change.
6. Flipping Junkie
If flipping houses is your game, you’ll definitely want to check out Flipping Junkie, where author and seasoned house flipper Danny Johnson shares his 10+ years of expertise on how to effectively and profitably flip homes.
7. Property M.O.B.
Property M.O.B. is a membership site for real estate investors. There’s a membership fee to join the site, but you have free access to the blog, which is full of great information for investors.
8. Just Ask Ben Why
Just Ask Ben Why is real estate investor Ben Leybovich’s corner of the internet where he shares the secrets of how he built his multi-million-dollar real estate empire.
9. REIClub.com
REIClub.com is more than just a blog. It has discussion forums, articles, videos, success stories, products, and just about every other type of content a real estate investor might be interested in.
10. Joe Crump
On his blog, real estate investor Joe Crump shares general strategies on successful real estate investment with a focus on automation practices.
11. Michael Blank
Investor Michael Blank creates content for investors interested in apartment buildings. He offers great advice on how to secure financing to purchase apartments, which is particularly helpful for new investors.
12. Afford Anything
If you need a reminder of why you got into real estate investment in the first place — financial freedom — check out Afford Anything. This blog focuses on how you can use real estate investment to build your wealth and live the life of your dreams.
13. 1-2-3 Flip
Another great resource for flippers, 1-2-3 Flip teaches you how to make the most profit from flipping properties.
14. FortuneBuilders
FortuneBuilders is a company that offers education and coaching opportunities for investors. Their blog is full of great insights on everything from investment advice, to general financing information, to tips on how to increase the value of your properties.
15. Think Realty
Think Realty is a print magazine targeted toward the investment community, but they also have great information on their website.
16. RealtyShares
RealtyShares is a real estate crowdsourcing company that provides a blog full of useful information for investors.
17. Jeff Adams
Jeff Adams is a well-known and well-respected author and real estate investor. His blog teaches investors how to use real estate investment as a way to achieve financial freedom.
19. The Broker List
If you’re in the commercial real estate space, you’ll definitely want to check out The Broker List, which features news and strategies for investors in CRE.
20. Real Estate In Your Twenties
Brandon Adams, the voice behind the popular BiggerPockets podcast, became a successful real estate investor in his twenties. On his personal blog, he shares the strategies he used to amass an impressive portfolio before the age of 30.
21. Invest Four More
On his blog, highly successful real estate investor Mark Ferguson shares how he has built a fortune through investing in rental properties. He’s also a successful flipper, so there’s plenty of information on how to buy properties and flip them for a profit.
22. Landlordology
The Landlordology blog covers everything you need to know about property management, real estate investing, and – of course – being a landlord.
23. Ugly But Honest
If you’re looking for fancy design or a lot of fluff, this blog isn’t for you. But for investors looking for clear and relevant real estate information, Ugly But Honest is a blog that gets straight to the point.
24. REItips.com
REItips.com is full of — you guessed it — great tips for real estate investors. The site covers everything from the latest tools in investment to the top mistakes investors are making in the current market (and how to avoid making them too).
25. Realty Mogul
The Realty Mogul blog offers great advice for real estate investors in both the residential and commercial space, and their #MogulMinutes series is a great overview of current investing news.
