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BiggerPockets

BiggerPockets is an online community for real estate investors. It says 3+ million investors use its forums, calculators, and resources, and a free account opens most of what the site offers.

The tools include expert-built calculators such as a rental property calculator, property management software, and a Market Finder that covers every U.S. metropolitan statistical area through investor metrics: year-over-year home price growth, rent-to-price ratio, and affordability measured as household income to price. The Market Finder also carries detailed insights on a hand-selected Top 25 list of recommended markets, last updated June 2026.

Members ask questions, share results, and compare notes in the forums, and learn through articles, podcasts, videos, and guides written for investors. A directory connects investors with investor-friendly agents and other vetted professionals to buy, renovate, manage, and grow a portfolio, including 1031 exchange specialists. The company also runs an annual conference, BPCON.

Paid membership plans unlock premium calculators, tools, and advanced investing education. The pages reviewed list the plans and describe what each unlocks, but do not show their prices, so tiers should be compared on the membership page before subscribing.

Best for

New and scaling residential investors who want free deal calculators, market screening, and a large forum of other investors, plus referrals to investor-friendly agents. Less useful for commercial or institutional buyers, since the tools are built around residential rental investing.

What they do

  • Investor forums and community discussion
  • Rental property and deal analysis calculators
  • Market Finder with metro-level investor metrics
  • Directory of investor-friendly agents and vetted professionals
  • 1031 exchange professional referrals
  • Property management software
  • Podcasts, articles, videos, and investing guides
  • Paid membership plans with premium tools and education
  • BPCON annual conference

What stands out

  • Says 3+ million real estate investors use its forums, calculators, and expert resources.
  • Market Finder covers every U.S. metropolitan statistical area on appreciation, rent-to-price ratio, and affordability, updated June 2026.
  • Publishes a hand-selected Top 25 recommended markets list with detailed insights for each.
  • A free account unlocks most resources, with premium calculators and advanced education behind paid membership plans.