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BiggerPockets growth playbook

Diagnosis

BiggerPockets has the audience every real estate brand wants and is hiring to monetize it better: a Head of Sales for sponsorships and marketplace leads, a paid acquisition lead for a seven-figure membership budget, an Editorial Director for research, new paid formats and 2027 regional events, and a series producer.

The quickest wins are on its own pages: city agent pages that tell Google "0 Best Real Estate Agents", three different audience numbers and no media kit on the Advertise page, a Pro page titled just "BiggerPockets", pricing that search engines cannot read and a slow homepage.

This playbook fixes those first, then builds the engines the new hires need: tool-first paid landing pages, a community survey, sponsor results reports, a demand map for the marketplace, show-specific Pro offers and regional event packages, with a paid cohort program and MCP market data as the big bets.

Growth Score

7/10

Biggest Opportunity

Use the community's own data (searches, forums, calculators) to price and sell the marketplace and sponsorships, and to make content no one else can.

Biggest Risk

Free tools, AI assistants and rivals such as Roofstock, Stessa and Mashvisor answer investor questions without a membership, so the paid tiers must keep showing clear value.

01

Start here

The three moves to make first. Each one is written up in full below.

  1. 1

    Stop the city agent pages from telling Google "0 Best Real Estate Agents in Cookeville, TN"

    Export all 1,299 city pages with their agent counts and Search Console clicks.

    High impact First result in 1 month
  2. 2

    One audience number and a real media kit on the Advertise page

    Pick the one member number everyone will use.

    High impact First result in 1 month
  3. 3

    Give the Pro page a real title and description before scaling paid search

    Write the new title and description today.

    High impact First result in 2 weeks

02

Your idea portfolio

21 ideas, grouped by when to run them. Open any idea for how to run it: the steps, who to approach, copy you can use, and how to measure it.

  • 7 ideas are marked Unexpected: plays you are unlikely to have tried.

    1 of these are things Programmable can build and run for you.

Every idea placed by the effort it takes against the impact it could have. Quick wins sit top left; select a number to open that idea. The filters below narrow the list by status, timing, category and what Programmable can build.

Effort vs impactEach number is an idea. Select one to open it.
Impact →
Quick wins · 4Big bets · 9Fill-ins · 4Reconsider · 4
Effort →

Showing 21 of 21 ideas

This week 6

Quick wins with a clear first action.

  • 01

    BiggerPockets sells marketplace leads to agents by city, and the new Head of Sales will own that revenue. The sitemap lists 1,299 city agent pages, and their search descriptions print the live agent count: "0 Best Real Estate Agents in Cookeville, TN", "1 Best Real Estate Agents in Lexington, KY", "1 Best ... Levelland, TX", "2 Best ... Miami Beach, FL". An investor who searches for an agent in Lexington sees a result that promises one, and a page with none is a dead end that Google may treat as thin.

    High impactLow effort First result in 1 month Head of Sales

    First action

    Export all 1,299 city pages with their agent counts and Search Console clicks.

    How to measure it

    Agent memberships from thin-market outreach

    Now
    –
    Target
    100
    By
    1 quarter

    Steps

    1. 1

      Export the pages

      City, agent count, clicks and impressions.

      SEO Manager 1 day

    2. 2

      Fix the template

      No count under five; better wording.

      Engineering Lead 2 days

    3. 3

      Handle empty cities

      Noindex or merge into the metro page.

      SEO Manager 2 days

    4. 4

      Add fallbacks

      Nearby agents and a forum prompt on thin pages.

      Engineering Lead 1 week

    5. 5

      Rank markets

      Search demand divided by agents listed.

      Growth Analyst 2 days

    6. 6

      Build the sales list

      Top 100 markets with agent prospects.

      Head of Sales 1 week

    7. 7

      Run outreach

      Pitch the open market to local agents.

      Head of Sales 1 month

    8. 8

      Measure

      Clicks to city pages and memberships sold.

      Growth Analyst monthly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Developer time
    Owner
    Head of Sales

    Smallest test

    Fix the template for the 100 cities with the fewest agents and compare clicks after a month.

    Build the prospect list. The list compiled from public sources, verified, deduplicated and delivered to your CRM. Usually live within days.

    Book a working session

    Why it works

    Change the template now: drop the count from the title and description when it is under five ("Investor-friendly real estate agents in Lexington, KY: find agents who understand cash flow"), mark zero-agent pages noindex or merge them into the nearest metro page, and show nearby agents and a "post your deal in the forum" option on thin pages. Then turn the same list into a sales target list: cities with search demand and fewer than three agents are where an agent gets the most from a Business membership.

    It fixes the search snippet investors see, stops dead-end pages, and gives the sales team a ranked list of markets where the product sells itself ("you would be one of two agents listed").

    Ready to use

    ChecklistCity page fix list

    [ ] No agent count in title or description when under five
    [ ] Zero-agent cities merged into the nearest metro page or set to noindex
    [ ] Nearby agents shown on thin pages
    [ ] "Post your deal" forum prompt on thin pages
    [ ] Same rules for property manager, lender and tax pro pages
    [ ] Ranked list of cities by search demand per agent for sales

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Losing traffic from noindexed pages

      Merge into nearby metros instead of removing.

    • Agents fill cities, then churn

      Track leads per agent per city.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteThe sitemap lists 1,299 city pages for investor-friendly agents (plus city pages for property managers and state pages for lenders and tax pros). In a sample of nine, the search description reads "0 Best Real Estate Agents in Cookeville, TN", "1 Best Real Estate Agents in Lexington, KY", "1 Best Real Estate Agents in Levelland, TX", "1 Best Real Estate Agents in Lomita, CA" and "2 Best Real Estate Agents in Miami Beach, FL"; Toledo, OH shows "3 Best". Each says "Find top ... Realtors and Agents that specialize in buying and selling investment properties."Source
    • Your websiteBusiness Membership: "from $250/mo" plus "$50/mo per additional seat"; business profiles and team pages "built to rank in Google and have visibility in AI search"; map pins; top-of-forum visibility; an optional leads marketplace where "Agents buy by city; lenders and tax professionals buy by state"; a business dashboard with CSV export; and "BiggerPockets MCP access" where "Lead access is launching soon; market analysis access will follow later".Source
    • HiringHead of Sales (remote, full-time; open on the careers page on October 20, 2026): "lead and grow our sales team, spanning advertising/sponsorship sales and marketplace lead sales to real estate professionals. This is a player-coach role - you'll carry your own book of business while building the systems, process, and coaching that help the whole team perform at a higher level."Source
  • 02

    The Head of Sales will sell sponsorships from the Advertise page, which says "+2 million members" while the homepage says 3+ million and the Business page 3.5 million. "Get Started" opens a generic form with no media kit, formats, audience segments or rates.

    High impactLow effort First result in 1 month Head of Sales

    First action

    Pick the one member number everyone will use.

    How to measure it

    Sponsor inquiries from /advertise

    Now
    –
    Target
    +40%
    By
    90 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      Agree the numbers

      One figure per channel, with a date.

      Growth Analyst 3 days

    2. 2

      Update pages

      Home, Business, Advertise.

      SEO Manager 1 day

    3. 3

      Build the kit

      Shows, formats, segments, results.

      Head of Sales 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Add case results

      Two sponsor outcomes with permission.

      Editorial Director, Audience & Community Growth 2 weeks

    5. 5

      Route the form

      By budget and format.

      Head of Sales 2 days

    6. 6

      Refresh quarterly

      Numbers and dates.

      Growth Analyst quarterly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Design time
    Owner
    Head of Sales

    Smallest test

    Fix the member number this week.

    Why it works

    Agree one audited audience figure for each channel (members, monthly visitors, podcast downloads, YouTube, newsletter) and use it on every page. Add a downloadable media kit: shows and audiences, ad formats, sample integrations, case results and a booking form that routes by budget.

    Sponsors compare numbers across pages before calls, and a self-serve kit shortens the sales cycle for the new team.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Lower number looks worse

      Show reach per channel, which is larger.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteAdvertise page (checked October 20, 2026): "Largest real estate investing community with +2 million members"; "Top real estate investing podcast, with 110 million downloads since 2013"; "Two of the top 20 Business podcasts"; "1M Engaged YouTube subscribers"; "Over +7.5 million monthly engagements". Two partner quotes (Fundrise, REI Nation). Both "Get Started" buttons open a generic HubSpot form in a new tab; there is no media kit, ad formats, audience segments or rates. The page's blog menu still lists "BPCON 2026", while the main site menu lists "BPCON2027".Source
    • Your websiteAudience size is stated three ways: the homepage description says "Join 3+ million real estate investors", the Business Membership page says "over 3.5 million real estate investors", and the Advertise page says "+2 million members".Source
    • HiringHead of Sales (remote, full-time; open on the careers page on October 20, 2026): "lead and grow our sales team, spanning advertising/sponsorship sales and marketplace lead sales to real estate professionals. This is a player-coach role - you'll carry your own book of business while building the systems, process, and coaching that help the whole team perform at a higher level."Source
    • HiringEditorial Director, Audience & Community Growth ($160,000-$180,000 base): to "turn content into BiggerPockets' strongest growth engine"; prioritize "original research, community research, and useful rookie resources, not commoditized real-estate explainers"; the "large existing ad-supported podcast and newsletter network ... needs a fresh injection"; find "the next format ... they'll pay directly for" (a cohort-based course, a Masterclass- or Skool-style paid program, premium workshops); "expanding regional events in 2027"; sponsorships fulfilled "to spec", because "editorial follow-through is what protects renewals and expansion revenue"; help sales "sharpen what and how they sell".Source
  • 03

    The Pro page, where a seven-figure paid budget will send traffic and where organic searches for "BiggerPockets Pro" land, has the HTML title "BiggerPockets" and no meta description. Search engines write their own snippet, and shared links show a bare brand name.

    High impactLow effort First result in 2 weeks Senior Manager

    First action

    Write the new title and description today.

    How to measure it

    Pro page search click-through

    Now
    –
    Target
    +15%
    By
    60 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      Write copy

      Title, description and Open Graph.

      Membership Marketing Manager 1 hour

    2. 2

      Ship it

      On /pro-membership.

      Engineering Lead 1 hour

    3. 3

      Audit pricing pages

      All Pricing, Business, Perks.

      SEO Manager 1 day

    4. 4

      Fix gaps

      Same treatment.

      Engineering Lead 1 day

    5. 5

      Match ads

      Ad copy and snippet aligned.

      Senior Manager, Paid Acquisition 1 day

    6. 6

      Measure

      Search Console click-through.

      SEO Manager monthly

    First result
    2 weeks
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Senior Manager, Paid Acquisition

    Smallest test

    Change the title today.

    Why it works

    Write a title and description around the offer (7 days free, $32.50 a month billed annually, calculators, lease packages and partner savings) and add Open Graph tags. Check the other pricing pages for the same gap.

    A clear snippet lifts click-through from brand and Pro searches at no cost, and it matches the ad copy the paid team will test.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Snippets rewritten anyway

      Keep the description close to on-page text.

    Evidence

    • Your websitePro page: the HTML title is just "BiggerPockets" and there is no meta description. The page offers "7 days free" then "$32.50/mo billed annually" ("Save 18%"), "An estimated $5,000+ per year in potential value ... That's a 12x return on investment", partner perks (LendingOne, Kiavi, Steadily, RentRedi, Baselane, The Home Depot), unlimited deal calculators "with ready-to-share reports", lease packages for all 50 states, and "up to 3x more peer connections" plus discounted BPCON tickets.Source
    • HiringSenior Manager, Paid Acquisition (remote): "own the strategy and execution behind a seven-figure paid media budget across search and social. BiggerPockets is a product led growth company, and this role sits within our Membership & Marketing org. You will be directly responsible for driving efficient, scalable growth for our membership business."Source
    • Your websiteThe "All Pricing" page (/membership-types) sends no plan names, prices or meta description in its HTML: the plans are drawn by script after load. The homepage HTML likewise holds the navigation but no H1 or hero text.Source
  • 04

    The All Pricing page draws its plans by script, so the HTML that search engines and link previews read has no plan names, prices or description; the homepage HTML has no H1 or hero text either.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 1 month SEO Manager

    First action

    View the page with JavaScript off and list what is missing.

    How to measure it

    Search impressions for pricing queries

    Now
    –
    Target
    +30%
    By
    90 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      Check rendering

      JavaScript off view.

      SEO Manager 1 hour

    2. 2

      Server-render the table

      Plans, prices, trial.

      Engineering Lead 1 week

    3. 3

      Add markup

      Product and Offer.

      Engineering Lead 1 day

    4. 4

      Homepage H1

      Server-side hero text.

      Engineering Lead 1 day

    5. 5

      Description

      For All Pricing.

      Membership Marketing Manager 1 hour

    6. 6

      Measure

      Impressions and clicks.

      SEO Manager monthly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Developer time
    Owner
    SEO Manager

    Smallest test

    Server-render the table on one page.

    Why it works

    Render the plan table on the server (plan names, prices, trial, what is included) with Product and Offer markup, keep the interactive parts in the script, and add an H1 to the homepage HTML.

    Price searches ("BiggerPockets Pro cost") then land on an official answer instead of third-party reviews.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Prices change

      Read prices from the same source as checkout.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteThe "All Pricing" page (/membership-types) sends no plan names, prices or meta description in its HTML: the plans are drawn by script after load. The homepage HTML likewise holds the navigation but no H1 or hero text.Source
    • Your websitePro page: the HTML title is just "BiggerPockets" and there is no meta description. The page offers "7 days free" then "$32.50/mo billed annually" ("Save 18%"), "An estimated $5,000+ per year in potential value ... That's a 12x return on investment", partner perks (LendingOne, Kiavi, Steadily, RentRedi, Baselane, The Home Depot), unlimited deal calculators "with ready-to-share reports", lease packages for all 50 states, and "up to 3x more peer connections" plus discounted BPCON tickets.Source
    • Your websiteBusiness Membership: "from $250/mo" plus "$50/mo per additional seat"; business profiles and team pages "built to rank in Google and have visibility in AI search"; map pins; top-of-forum visibility; an optional leads marketplace where "Agents buy by city; lenders and tax professionals buy by state"; a business dashboard with CSV export; and "BiggerPockets MCP access" where "Lead access is launching soon; market analysis access will follow later".Source
  • 05

    Site-wide, real visitors pass Core Web Vitals, but the homepage does not: main content in 3.1 s and taps answered in 234 ms. The mobile lab finds about 1 MB of unused JavaScript and 1.6 s of render-blocking requests, and the slowest element is the hero banner image. The homepage is where paid and podcast traffic land.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Engineering Lead

    First action

    Resize and preload the hero image.

    How to measure it

    Homepage field LCP

    Now
    –
    Target
    Under 2.5 s
    By
    90 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      Profile

      What loads before the hero.

      Engineering Lead 2 days

    2. 2

      Fix the hero

      Size, format, priority.

      Engineering Lead 2 days

    3. 3

      Defer scripts

      Non-critical bundles.

      Engineering Lead 1 week

    4. 4

      Split code

      By page.

      Engineering Lead 2 weeks

    5. 5

      Fix taps

      Long tasks on the homepage.

      Engineering Lead 1 week

    6. 6

      Monitor

      Field data monthly.

      Engineering Lead monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Developer time
    Owner
    Engineering Lead

    Smallest test

    Fix the hero image and measure for two weeks.

    Why it works

    Serve the hero image at mobile sizes in a modern format with high fetch priority, defer the scripts that are not needed for the first screen, and split the bundle by page. Track the homepage field data monthly.

    Faster first screens raise sign-up rates for cold visitors, which is what the paid budget pays for.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Breaking tracking scripts

      Load them after the first screen and check data.

    Evidence

    • PageSpeed testGoogle PageSpeed for the homepage (October 2026). Site-wide, real Chrome visitors pass Core Web Vitals (main content in 2.4 s, taps 113 ms, layout shift 0.06). The homepage itself does not: main content in 3.1 s and taps answered in 234 ms (Google's "good" limits are 2.5 s and 200 ms). The mobile lab test scores 51: main content at 18.6 s, 497 ms of blocking time, about 1,047 KB of unused JavaScript (about 5 s) and 1.6 s of render-blocking requests; the slowest element is the hero banner image.Source
    • Your websiteThe "All Pricing" page (/membership-types) sends no plan names, prices or meta description in its HTML: the plans are drawn by script after load. The homepage HTML likewise holds the navigation but no H1 or hero text.Source
    • HiringSenior Manager, Paid Acquisition (remote): "own the strategy and execution behind a seven-figure paid media budget across search and social. BiggerPockets is a product led growth company, and this role sits within our Membership & Marketing org. You will be directly responsible for driving efficient, scalable growth for our membership business."Source
  • 06

    The blog and Advertise pages run on a different system with their own menu, which still lists "BPCON 2026", while the main site lists BPCON2027. Readers on 8,772 blog posts see last year's event.

    Low impactLow effort First result in 1 week SEO Manager

    First action

    Change the menu link today.

    How to measure it

    Blog-to-BPCON clicks

    Now
    –
    Target
    +50%
    By
    60 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      Fix the link

      Blog menu.

      SEO Manager 1 hour

    2. 2

      Compare menus

      Blog vs main site.

      SEO Manager 1 day

    3. 3

      Fix other gaps

      Pricing, tools, events.

      SEO Manager 1 day

    4. 4

      Shared source

      Or a release checklist.

      Engineering Lead 2 weeks

    5. 5

      Add a banner

      BPCON2027 on top posts.

      Events Manager 1 day

    6. 6

      Measure

      Clicks and tickets.

      Events Manager monthly

    First result
    1 week
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    SEO Manager

    Smallest test

    Fix the link today.

    Why it works

    Update the blog menu to BPCON2027, then put both menus on one shared source (or a checklist) so events, prices and plans change everywhere at once.

    Every blog reader is a potential ticket buyer; a stale event link loses some of them and looks careless to sponsors.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • It happens again

      Add menus to the event launch checklist.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteAdvertise page (checked October 20, 2026): "Largest real estate investing community with +2 million members"; "Top real estate investing podcast, with 110 million downloads since 2013"; "Two of the top 20 Business podcasts"; "1M Engaged YouTube subscribers"; "Over +7.5 million monthly engagements". Two partner quotes (Fundrise, REI Nation). Both "Get Started" buttons open a generic HubSpot form in a new tab; there is no media kit, ad formats, audience segments or rates. The page's blog menu still lists "BPCON 2026", while the main site menu lists "BPCON2027".Source
    • Your websiteContent scale: the blog sitemaps list 8,772 posts, and forum topic sitemaps run year by year (2020 to 2026). The site menu offers Market Finder, a Rent Estimator, Rehab Estimator and rental calculators, lease templates, courses and a newsletter.Source

This quarter 9

The core plays for the next three months.

  • 07

    BiggerPockets calls itself product-led and is hiring to grow membership through a seven-figure search and social budget. Its calculators, Rent Estimator and Market Finder are what investors search for, and Pro includes unlimited calculators with shareable reports.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Senior Manager

    First action

    Pick the five tool keywords with the most paid volume.

    How to measure it

    Paid cost per Pro member

    Now
    –
    Target
    -20%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick keywords

      Tool intent.

      Senior Manager, Paid Acquisition 1 week

    2. 2

      Build pages

      One free run, then trial.

      Engineering Lead 1 month

    3. 3

      Write ads

      Matching the page.

      Senior Manager, Paid Acquisition 1 week

    4. 4

      Track

      Trial and paid by keyword.

      Growth Analyst 1 week

    5. 5

      Test

      Trial ask timing.

      Senior Manager, Paid Acquisition 1 month

    6. 6

      Scale

      Winning keywords and social.

      Senior Manager, Paid Acquisition monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Existing paid budget
    Owner
    Senior Manager, Paid Acquisition

    Smallest test

    Run one calculator page for a month.

    Why it works

    Build landing pages for the highest-intent tool searches (rental property calculator, BRRRR, rent estimate) that let visitors run one analysis free, then offer the 7-day Pro trial to save and share the report. Measure cost per trial and trial-to-paid by keyword.

    People who already used a tool convert at higher rates, and the trial ask lands at the moment the value is clear.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Free use cannibalizes Pro

      Limit to one saved report.

    Evidence

    • HiringSenior Manager, Paid Acquisition (remote): "own the strategy and execution behind a seven-figure paid media budget across search and social. BiggerPockets is a product led growth company, and this role sits within our Membership & Marketing org. You will be directly responsible for driving efficient, scalable growth for our membership business."Source
    • Your websitePro page: the HTML title is just "BiggerPockets" and there is no meta description. The page offers "7 days free" then "$32.50/mo billed annually" ("Save 18%"), "An estimated $5,000+ per year in potential value ... That's a 12x return on investment", partner perks (LendingOne, Kiavi, Steadily, RentRedi, Baselane, The Home Depot), unlimited deal calculators "with ready-to-share reports", lease packages for all 50 states, and "up to 3x more peer connections" plus discounted BPCON tickets.Source
    • Your websiteContent scale: the blog sitemaps list 8,772 posts, and forum topic sitemaps run year by year (2020 to 2026). The site menu offers Market Finder, a Rent Estimator, Rehab Estimator and rental calculators, lease templates, courses and a newsletter.Source
  • 08

    The Editorial Director is asked for original and community research that "can support advertiser partnerships". BiggerPockets has millions of members and active forums: no one else can ask that many small investors what they bought, paid and earned this year.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 2 quarters Editorial Director

    First action

    Write 20 questions and test them on one forum.

    How to measure it

    Survey responses

    Now
    –
    Target
    20,000
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Write questions

      20, tested.

      Editorial Director, Audience & Community Growth 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Promote

      Shows, newsletter, forums.

      Editorial Director, Audience & Community Growth 1 month

    3. 3

      Analyze

      With clean methods.

      Growth Analyst 1 month

    4. 4

      Sell sponsors

      Presenting and category.

      Head of Sales 1 quarter

    5. 5

      Publish

      Report and episodes.

      Editorial Director, Audience & Community Growth 1 month

    6. 6

      Repeat

      Yearly.

      Editorial Director, Audience & Community Growth yearly

    First result
    2 quarters
    Cost
    Analyst time
    Owner
    Editorial Director, Audience & Community Growth

    Smallest test

    Run a 5-question poll in the forums.

    Why it works

    Run a yearly survey (deals, financing, cash flow, markets, tools) with a podcast and newsletter push, publish the findings free, and sell a presenting sponsor and category partners. Turn the charts into episodes and forum threads.

    Original data earns press, links and AI citations, gives sales a premium package, and is exactly the "differentiated work" the role asks for.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Sponsor influence

      Keep methods and questions editorial-only.

    Evidence

    • HiringEditorial Director, Audience & Community Growth ($160,000-$180,000 base): to "turn content into BiggerPockets' strongest growth engine"; prioritize "original research, community research, and useful rookie resources, not commoditized real-estate explainers"; the "large existing ad-supported podcast and newsletter network ... needs a fresh injection"; find "the next format ... they'll pay directly for" (a cohort-based course, a Masterclass- or Skool-style paid program, premium workshops); "expanding regional events in 2027"; sponsorships fulfilled "to spec", because "editorial follow-through is what protects renewals and expansion revenue"; help sales "sharpen what and how they sell".Source
    • Your websiteContent scale: the blog sitemaps list 8,772 posts, and forum topic sitemaps run year by year (2020 to 2026). The site menu offers Market Finder, a Rent Estimator, Rehab Estimator and rental calculators, lease templates, courses and a newsletter.Source
    • HiringBiggerPockets' own description in its job posts: "the largest real estate investing platform and community" with tools, courses, books and forums and "a network of shows including the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, Real Estate Rookie, On The Market, BiggerPockets Money, and BiggerPockets Daily".Source
    • HiringHead of Sales (remote, full-time; open on the careers page on October 20, 2026): "lead and grow our sales team, spanning advertising/sponsorship sales and marketplace lead sales to real estate professionals. This is a player-coach role - you'll carry your own book of business while building the systems, process, and coaching that help the whole team perform at a higher level."Source
  • 09

    The Editorial Director post says sponsorships must be fulfilled "to spec" because "editorial follow-through is what protects renewals and expansion revenue". Sponsors renew on results they can show their own bosses.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Head of Sales

    First action

    Build the template from one recent campaign.

    How to measure it

    Sponsor renewals

    Now
    –
    Target
    +15 points
    By
    3 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Template

      One page per flight.

      Head of Sales 1 week

    2. 2

      Data feeds

      Podcast, newsletter, YouTube.

      Growth Analyst 1 month

    3. 3

      Send reports

      Within a week of flight end.

      Head of Sales ongoing

    4. 4

      Renewal offer

      In the report.

      Head of Sales ongoing

    5. 5

      Review misses

      With editorial.

      Editorial Director, Audience & Community Growth monthly

    6. 6

      Track

      Renewals by sponsor.

      Growth Analyst quarterly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Analyst time
    Owner
    Head of Sales

    Smallest test

    Send reports to the five largest sponsors.

    Why it works

    Send each sponsor a short report after every flight: what ran, downloads or views, clicks, leads and audience fit, with a renewal offer for the next quarter. Use the same template across shows, newsletter and YouTube.

    Proof of delivery lifts renewal rates and gives the sales team facts for upsells.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Weak results exposed

      Fix fulfilment first, then report.

    Evidence

    • HiringEditorial Director, Audience & Community Growth ($160,000-$180,000 base): to "turn content into BiggerPockets' strongest growth engine"; prioritize "original research, community research, and useful rookie resources, not commoditized real-estate explainers"; the "large existing ad-supported podcast and newsletter network ... needs a fresh injection"; find "the next format ... they'll pay directly for" (a cohort-based course, a Masterclass- or Skool-style paid program, premium workshops); "expanding regional events in 2027"; sponsorships fulfilled "to spec", because "editorial follow-through is what protects renewals and expansion revenue"; help sales "sharpen what and how they sell".Source
    • HiringHead of Sales (remote, full-time; open on the careers page on October 20, 2026): "lead and grow our sales team, spanning advertising/sponsorship sales and marketplace lead sales to real estate professionals. This is a player-coach role - you'll carry your own book of business while building the systems, process, and coaching that help the whole team perform at a higher level."Source
    • Your websiteAdvertise page (checked October 20, 2026): "Largest real estate investing community with +2 million members"; "Top real estate investing podcast, with 110 million downloads since 2013"; "Two of the top 20 Business podcasts"; "1M Engaged YouTube subscribers"; "Over +7.5 million monthly engagements". Two partner quotes (Fundrise, REI Nation). Both "Get Started" buttons open a generic HubSpot form in a new tab; there is no media kit, ad formats, audience segments or rates. The page's blog menu still lists "BPCON 2026", while the main site menu lists "BPCON2027".Source
  • 10

    Leads are sold to agents by city and to lenders and tax pros by state, and the new Head of Sales owns marketplace lead sales. City pages show some markets with zero or one agent.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 2 quarters Product Manager

    First action

    Pull demand and supply for the top 50 metros.

    How to measure it

    Lead revenue in target markets

    Now
    –
    Target
    +25%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Define demand

      Searches, posts, calculator runs.

      Growth Analyst 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Define supply

      Pros and bundles.

      Growth Analyst 1 week

    3. 3

      Build the map

      Monthly refresh.

      Growth Analyst 1 month

    4. 4

      Set pricing

      Demand-based bundles.

      Product Manager, Marketplace 1 month

    5. 5

      Point sales

      Top gaps.

      Head of Sales monthly

    6. 6

      Measure

      Revenue and lead quality.

      Growth Analyst monthly

    First result
    2 quarters
    Cost
    Analyst time
    Owner
    Product Manager, Marketplace

    Smallest test

    Map ten metros by hand.

    Why it works

    Combine investor demand (searches, forum posts and calculator runs by market) with supply (pros listed and lead bundles bought) into a monthly map. Price lead bundles higher where demand outruns supply and send sales to the gaps first.

    Selling into the markets with the most unmet demand raises both lead prices and agent results.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Agents resist higher prices

      Show lead volume per market.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteBusiness Membership: "from $250/mo" plus "$50/mo per additional seat"; business profiles and team pages "built to rank in Google and have visibility in AI search"; map pins; top-of-forum visibility; an optional leads marketplace where "Agents buy by city; lenders and tax professionals buy by state"; a business dashboard with CSV export; and "BiggerPockets MCP access" where "Lead access is launching soon; market analysis access will follow later".Source
    • Your websiteThe sitemap lists 1,299 city pages for investor-friendly agents (plus city pages for property managers and state pages for lenders and tax pros). In a sample of nine, the search description reads "0 Best Real Estate Agents in Cookeville, TN", "1 Best Real Estate Agents in Lexington, KY", "1 Best Real Estate Agents in Levelland, TX", "1 Best Real Estate Agents in Lomita, CA" and "2 Best Real Estate Agents in Miami Beach, FL"; Toledo, OH shows "3 Best". Each says "Find top ... Realtors and Agents that specialize in buying and selling investment properties."Source
    • HiringHead of Sales (remote, full-time; open on the careers page on October 20, 2026): "lead and grow our sales team, spanning advertising/sponsorship sales and marketplace lead sales to real estate professionals. This is a player-coach role - you'll carry your own book of business while building the systems, process, and coaching that help the whole team perform at a higher level."Source
    • Your websiteContent scale: the blog sitemaps list 8,772 posts, and forum topic sitemaps run year by year (2020 to 2026). The site menu offers Market Finder, a Rent Estimator, Rehab Estimator and rental calculators, lease templates, courses and a newsletter.Source
  • 11

    Five shows reach investors at different stages (Rookie, On The Market, BiggerPockets Money and others), with 110 million downloads since 2013. A single generic Pro call to action hides which show drives members.

    High impactLow effort First result in 1 quarter Membership Marketing Manager

    First action

    Create a URL and page for Real Estate Rookie.

    How to measure it

    Trials from show URLs

    Now
    –
    Target
    2,000 a quarter
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Short URLs

      One per show.

      Membership Marketing Manager 1 week

    2. 2

      Pages

      Host voice and fit perks.

      Membership Marketing Manager 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Host reads

      Every episode for a month.

      Digital Series Producer 1 month

    4. 4

      Track

      Trials and paid by show.

      Growth Analyst weekly

    5. 5

      Compare

      Shows and reads.

      Membership Marketing Manager monthly

    6. 6

      Share results

      With content team.

      Digital Series Producer monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Membership Marketing Manager

    Smallest test

    Run one show URL for a month.

    Why it works

    Give each show a short URL to a landing page in its host's voice, with the 7-day trial and the perks that fit its listeners (rookie tools, market data, money tools). Track trials and paid by show.

    Show-matched offers convert better, and the data tells content and sales which shows earn membership.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Attribution gaps

      Ask "how did you hear" at signup too.

    Evidence

    • HiringBiggerPockets' own description in its job posts: "the largest real estate investing platform and community" with tools, courses, books and forums and "a network of shows including the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, Real Estate Rookie, On The Market, BiggerPockets Money, and BiggerPockets Daily".Source
    • Your websiteAdvertise page (checked October 20, 2026): "Largest real estate investing community with +2 million members"; "Top real estate investing podcast, with 110 million downloads since 2013"; "Two of the top 20 Business podcasts"; "1M Engaged YouTube subscribers"; "Over +7.5 million monthly engagements". Two partner quotes (Fundrise, REI Nation). Both "Get Started" buttons open a generic HubSpot form in a new tab; there is no media kit, ad formats, audience segments or rates. The page's blog menu still lists "BPCON 2026", while the main site menu lists "BPCON2027".Source
    • Your websitePro page: the HTML title is just "BiggerPockets" and there is no meta description. The page offers "7 days free" then "$32.50/mo billed annually" ("Save 18%"), "An estimated $5,000+ per year in potential value ... That's a 12x return on investment", partner perks (LendingOne, Kiavi, Steadily, RentRedi, Baselane, The Home Depot), unlimited deal calculators "with ready-to-share reports", lease packages for all 50 states, and "up to 3x more peer connections" plus discounted BPCON tickets.Source
    • HiringDigital Series Producer (remote): "own our shows end to end, from first concept through final delivery", run a slate, and "stay accountable for how those episodes perform once they're out in the world, using audience data to sharpen the next season", partnering with talent, editorial and partnerships.Source
  • 12

    The Digital Series Producer will use audience data to shape the next season. The forums show what investors ask about every week, and the shows send attention that could become forum activity.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Digital Series Producer

    First action

    Pull last quarter's top 20 forum topics.

    How to measure it

    Episode-driven forum sign-ups

    Now
    –
    Target
    5,000 a quarter
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Topic report

      Top forum questions.

      Growth Analyst 1 week

    2. 2

      Season plan

      Episodes from topics.

      Digital Series Producer 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Guest threads

      Follow-up answers.

      Community Manager per episode

    4. 4

      End cards

      Thread links.

      Digital Series Producer per episode

    5. 5

      Measure

      Sign-ups and posts.

      Growth Analyst monthly

    6. 6

      Review

      Season results.

      Digital Series Producer quarterly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Producer time
    Owner
    Digital Series Producer

    Smallest test

    Run one episode with a guest thread.

    Why it works

    Before each season, pull the most-asked forum topics and the top episodes by retention, plan episodes around them, and end each episode with a link to a live forum thread where guests answer follow-ups.

    Topics from real questions keep shows relevant, and threads turn passive listeners into members who post.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Threads stay quiet

      Seed with guest answers.

    Evidence

    • HiringDigital Series Producer (remote): "own our shows end to end, from first concept through final delivery", run a slate, and "stay accountable for how those episodes perform once they're out in the world, using audience data to sharpen the next season", partnering with talent, editorial and partnerships.Source
    • Your websiteContent scale: the blog sitemaps list 8,772 posts, and forum topic sitemaps run year by year (2020 to 2026). The site menu offers Market Finder, a Rent Estimator, Rehab Estimator and rental calculators, lease templates, courses and a newsletter.Source
    • HiringBiggerPockets' own description in its job posts: "the largest real estate investing platform and community" with tools, courses, books and forums and "a network of shows including the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, Real Estate Rookie, On The Market, BiggerPockets Money, and BiggerPockets Daily".Source
  • 13

    The Editorial Director post asks for "useful rookie resources", and the homepage promises free tools to "start, scale, or manage" a portfolio. New free members face a large menu of forums, tools and content.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Membership Marketing Manager

    First action

    Add a stage question to sign-up.

    How to measure it

    Rookie members starting a trial

    Now
    –
    Target
    +20%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Stage question

      At sign-up.

      Engineering Lead 1 week

    2. 2

      Design the path

      Five steps.

      Editorial Director, Audience & Community Growth 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Emails and in-app

      Daily nudges.

      Membership Marketing Manager 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Trial ask

      After step four.

      Membership Marketing Manager 1 week

    5. 5

      Test

      Against control.

      Growth Analyst 1 month

    6. 6

      Iterate

      Fix drop-off steps.

      Membership Marketing Manager monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time only
    Owner
    Membership Marketing Manager

    Smallest test

    Send the path to one week of rookie sign-ups.

    Why it works

    Ask new members their stage at sign-up and give rookies a 14-day path: one guide, one calculator run on a real listing, one forum post, one Rookie episode, then the Pro trial. Measure completion and trial rate.

    A clear first win keeps new members coming back, and the trial ask lands after they have used the tools.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Too many emails

      Combine into a daily digest.

    Evidence

    • HiringEditorial Director, Audience & Community Growth ($160,000-$180,000 base): to "turn content into BiggerPockets' strongest growth engine"; prioritize "original research, community research, and useful rookie resources, not commoditized real-estate explainers"; the "large existing ad-supported podcast and newsletter network ... needs a fresh injection"; find "the next format ... they'll pay directly for" (a cohort-based course, a Masterclass- or Skool-style paid program, premium workshops); "expanding regional events in 2027"; sponsorships fulfilled "to spec", because "editorial follow-through is what protects renewals and expansion revenue"; help sales "sharpen what and how they sell".Source
    • Your websitePro page: the HTML title is just "BiggerPockets" and there is no meta description. The page offers "7 days free" then "$32.50/mo billed annually" ("Save 18%"), "An estimated $5,000+ per year in potential value ... That's a 12x return on investment", partner perks (LendingOne, Kiavi, Steadily, RentRedi, Baselane, The Home Depot), unlimited deal calculators "with ready-to-share reports", lease packages for all 50 states, and "up to 3x more peer connections" plus discounted BPCON tickets.Source
    • Your websiteContent scale: the blog sitemaps list 8,772 posts, and forum topic sitemaps run year by year (2020 to 2026). The site menu offers Market Finder, a Rent Estimator, Rehab Estimator and rental calculators, lease templates, courses and a newsletter.Source
  • 14

    The BiggerPockets iOS app has 4.72 stars from 1,395 ratings. App users get notifications for replies and deals, which bring them back more often than email.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 month Product Manager

    First action

    Add a deep-link banner on forum threads for mobile web.

    How to measure it

    Monthly app actives

    Now
    –
    Target
    +25%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Deep links

      Thread to app.

      Engineering Lead 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Banner

      For posters on mobile web.

      Product Manager, Marketplace 1 week

    3. 3

      Reply alerts

      Highlight in the prompt.

      Product Manager, Marketplace 1 week

    4. 4

      Measure

      Installs and actives.

      Growth Analyst weekly

    5. 5

      Review prompt

      After good moments.

      Product Manager, Marketplace 1 month

    6. 6

      Iterate

      Prompt timing.

      Product Manager, Marketplace monthly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Developer time
    Owner
    Product Manager, Marketplace

    Smallest test

    Show the banner to forum posters for two weeks.

    Why it works

    Prompt members who post or save content on mobile web to continue in the app (deep link to the same thread), and show app-only conveniences such as reply alerts and saved deal analyses.

    A well-rated app is a retention channel already built; moving active users into it raises visit frequency.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Banner annoys readers

      Show only to members who post or save.

    Evidence

    • App StoreThe BiggerPockets iOS app is rated 4.72 from 1,395 ratings (updated October 17, 2026).Source
    • Your websiteContent scale: the blog sitemaps list 8,772 posts, and forum topic sitemaps run year by year (2020 to 2026). The site menu offers Market Finder, a Rent Estimator, Rehab Estimator and rental calculators, lease templates, courses and a newsletter.Source
  • 15

    BiggerPockets is "expanding regional events in 2027" and has BPCON2027, and the new Head of Sales covers sponsorship sales. Local lenders, agents and property managers want to meet investors in their own market.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 2 quarters Events Manager

    First action

    Rank ten regions by member density.

    How to measure it

    Regional package sales

    Now
    –
    Target
    30
    By
    3 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick regions

      Members and demand.

      Growth Analyst 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Design packages

      Event, membership, leads.

      Head of Sales 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Early offers

      To current advertisers.

      Head of Sales 1 month

    4. 4

      Local outreach

      Agents and lenders.

      Head of Sales 1 quarter

    5. 5

      Run events

      With editorial content.

      Events Manager 2 quarters

    6. 6

      Report

      Leads to sponsors.

      Growth Analyst per event

    First result
    2 quarters
    Cost
    Event costs
    Owner
    Events Manager

    Smallest test

    Pre-sell one regional event.

    Why it works

    Pick the regions from member density and city demand, then sell a regional package: event sponsor, Business membership with map pins in that market, and a lead bundle. Offer early rates to current advertisers.

    Bundling events with the marketplace raises deal size and gives local pros a reason to stay all year.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Low attendance

      Promote through local forums and shows.

    Evidence

    • HiringEditorial Director, Audience & Community Growth ($160,000-$180,000 base): to "turn content into BiggerPockets' strongest growth engine"; prioritize "original research, community research, and useful rookie resources, not commoditized real-estate explainers"; the "large existing ad-supported podcast and newsletter network ... needs a fresh injection"; find "the next format ... they'll pay directly for" (a cohort-based course, a Masterclass- or Skool-style paid program, premium workshops); "expanding regional events in 2027"; sponsorships fulfilled "to spec", because "editorial follow-through is what protects renewals and expansion revenue"; help sales "sharpen what and how they sell".Source
    • HiringHead of Sales (remote, full-time; open on the careers page on October 20, 2026): "lead and grow our sales team, spanning advertising/sponsorship sales and marketplace lead sales to real estate professionals. This is a player-coach role - you'll carry your own book of business while building the systems, process, and coaching that help the whole team perform at a higher level."Source
    • Your websiteBusiness Membership: "from $250/mo" plus "$50/mo per additional seat"; business profiles and team pages "built to rank in Google and have visibility in AI search"; map pins; top-of-forum visibility; an optional leads marketplace where "Agents buy by city; lenders and tax professionals buy by state"; a business dashboard with CSV export; and "BiggerPockets MCP access" where "Lead access is launching soon; market analysis access will follow later".Source

Big bets 3

Larger plays that can change the trajectory.

  • 16

    The Editorial Director is asked to find "the next format ... they'll pay directly for", naming cohort courses and Masterclass- or Skool-style paid programs. BiggerPockets has trusted hosts, a large rookie audience and books to build from.

    High impactHigh effort First result in 3 quarters Editorial Director

    First action

    Survey Pro members on topic and price.

    How to measure it

    Paid cohort seats

    Now
    –
    Target
    500
    By
    3 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Survey

      Topic and price.

      Editorial Director, Audience & Community Growth 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Design

      Six weeks.

      Editorial Director, Audience & Community Growth 1 month

    3. 3

      Book hosts

      Lead sessions.

      Digital Series Producer 1 month

    4. 4

      Sell

      Pro first.

      Membership Marketing Manager 1 month

    5. 5

      Run

      First cohort.

      Editorial Director, Audience & Community Growth 6 weeks

    6. 6

      Decide

      Scale or change.

      Editorial Director, Audience & Community Growth 1 month

    First result
    3 quarters
    Cost
    Host and production costs
    Owner
    Editorial Director, Audience & Community Growth

    Smallest test

    Pre-sell 50 seats before building.

    Why it works

    Pilot one 6-week cohort (for example, first rental in 90 days) with live sessions, a private group, calculator homework and a host Q&A, priced above Pro. Sell to Pro members first, then to show listeners.

    Cohorts earn more per member than subscriptions and create success stories for the shows.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Cannibalizes free content

      Focus on accountability, not information.

    Evidence

    • HiringEditorial Director, Audience & Community Growth ($160,000-$180,000 base): to "turn content into BiggerPockets' strongest growth engine"; prioritize "original research, community research, and useful rookie resources, not commoditized real-estate explainers"; the "large existing ad-supported podcast and newsletter network ... needs a fresh injection"; find "the next format ... they'll pay directly for" (a cohort-based course, a Masterclass- or Skool-style paid program, premium workshops); "expanding regional events in 2027"; sponsorships fulfilled "to spec", because "editorial follow-through is what protects renewals and expansion revenue"; help sales "sharpen what and how they sell".Source
    • HiringBiggerPockets' own description in its job posts: "the largest real estate investing platform and community" with tools, courses, books and forums and "a network of shows including the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, Real Estate Rookie, On The Market, BiggerPockets Money, and BiggerPockets Daily".Source
    • Your websiteStore: 30 products from $9.99 to $99 (median $14.99), mostly BiggerPockets books and short guides such as "The Glamping Investor", "Co-Living Cash Flow" and "Self-Directed IRA Investing", plus branded merchandise; the menu also links a separate bookstore.Source
  • 17

    The Business page says MCP access for leads is "launching soon" and "market analysis access will follow later". Investors already ask AI assistants about markets; BiggerPockets has rent estimates, market data and calculators.

    High impactHigh effort First result in 4 quarters Product Manager

    First action

    Ask 20 Pro members which AI tools they use.

    How to measure it

    Pro members connected via MCP

    Now
    –
    Target
    10%
    By
    4 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Interview members

      AI tool use.

      Product Manager, Marketplace 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Define tools

      Rent, market, deal.

      Product Manager, Marketplace 1 month

    3. 3

      Build

      With limits.

      Engineering Lead 1 quarter

    4. 4

      Beta

      Pro members.

      Product Manager, Marketplace 1 month

    5. 5

      Launch

      Shows and email.

      Membership Marketing Manager 1 month

    6. 6

      Measure

      Usage and retention.

      Growth Analyst monthly

    First result
    4 quarters
    Cost
    Engineering time
    Owner
    Product Manager, Marketplace

    Smallest test

    Offer one rent-estimate tool in beta.

    Why it works

    Ship market analysis through MCP for Pro members too (rent estimate, market stats, deal analysis), with usage limits and attribution, and promote it to members who use AI assistants.

    It puts BiggerPockets data inside the tools investors already use and gives Pro a new reason to pay.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Data scraped

      Rate limits and terms.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteBusiness Membership: "from $250/mo" plus "$50/mo per additional seat"; business profiles and team pages "built to rank in Google and have visibility in AI search"; map pins; top-of-forum visibility; an optional leads marketplace where "Agents buy by city; lenders and tax professionals buy by state"; a business dashboard with CSV export; and "BiggerPockets MCP access" where "Lead access is launching soon; market analysis access will follow later".Source
    • Your websitePro page: the HTML title is just "BiggerPockets" and there is no meta description. The page offers "7 days free" then "$32.50/mo billed annually" ("Save 18%"), "An estimated $5,000+ per year in potential value ... That's a 12x return on investment", partner perks (LendingOne, Kiavi, Steadily, RentRedi, Baselane, The Home Depot), unlimited deal calculators "with ready-to-share reports", lease packages for all 50 states, and "up to 3x more peer connections" plus discounted BPCON tickets.Source
    • Your websiteContent scale: the blog sitemaps list 8,772 posts, and forum topic sitemaps run year by year (2020 to 2026). The site menu offers Market Finder, a Rent Estimator, Rehab Estimator and rental calculators, lease templates, courses and a newsletter.Source
  • 18

    PassivePockets serves passive investors with sponsor and deal directories and private forums. Many BiggerPockets members start active and later want passive deals.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 3 quarters Membership Marketing Manager

    First action

    Count members reading syndication content.

    How to measure it

    Cross-sell sign-ups

    Now
    –
    Target
    1,000
    By
    3 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Define signals

      Content and posts.

      Growth Analyst 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Offer

      Pro discount.

      Membership Marketing Manager 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Email

      Signal-based.

      Membership Marketing Manager 1 month

    4. 4

      Show mentions

      Money and podcast.

      Digital Series Producer 1 month

    5. 5

      Measure

      Sign-ups and retention.

      Growth Analyst monthly

    6. 6

      Refine

      Signals.

      Growth Analyst quarterly

    First result
    3 quarters
    Cost
    Staff time only
    Owner
    Membership Marketing Manager

    Smallest test

    Email 5,000 syndication readers.

    Why it works

    Find signals (posts about syndications, self-directed IRA content, high net worth tools) and offer PassivePockets with a Pro discount; feature it in BiggerPockets Money and the newsletter.

    Cross-selling to members who already trust the brand is cheaper than new acquisition.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Members feel sold to

      Offer only on clear signals.

    Evidence

    • Your websitePassivePockets, linked under Pricing, offers "educational resources, private investor forums, and comprehensive sponsor & deal directories" for passive investors.Source
    • Your websitePro page: the HTML title is just "BiggerPockets" and there is no meta description. The page offers "7 days free" then "$32.50/mo billed annually" ("Save 18%"), "An estimated $5,000+ per year in potential value ... That's a 12x return on investment", partner perks (LendingOne, Kiavi, Steadily, RentRedi, Baselane, The Home Depot), unlimited deal calculators "with ready-to-share reports", lease packages for all 50 states, and "up to 3x more peer connections" plus discounted BPCON tickets.Source
    • HiringBiggerPockets' own description in its job posts: "the largest real estate investing platform and community" with tools, courses, books and forums and "a network of shows including the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, Real Estate Rookie, On The Market, BiggerPockets Money, and BiggerPockets Daily".Source

Wildcards 3

Unexpected experiments, each with a cheap way to test it.

  • 19

    The store sells 30 items, mostly books and short guides around $10-$15. Pro is $32.50 a month billed annually. A free guide is a cheap, tangible reason to start a trial.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 month Membership Marketing Manager

    First action

    Pick three guides by topic.

    How to measure it

    Annual plan share

    Now
    –
    Target
    +10%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick guides

      Three topics.

      Membership Marketing Manager 1 week

    2. 2

      Delivery

      Digital download.

      Engineering Lead 1 week

    3. 3

      Offer copy

      Pro page and ads.

      Membership Marketing Manager 1 week

    4. 4

      Test

      Against no gift.

      Growth Analyst 1 month

    5. 5

      Show reads

      Mention the gift.

      Digital Series Producer 1 month

    6. 6

      Decide

      Keep or rotate.

      Membership Marketing Manager 1 month

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Guide cost
    Owner
    Membership Marketing Manager

    Smallest test

    Test the gift on one landing page.

    Why it works

    Offer a digital guide matched to the visitor's interest (short-term rentals, house flipping, co-living) with every annual Pro start, and promote it in ads and show reads.

    A small, concrete gift lifts trial starts and annual plan choice.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Lower book sales

      Use digital editions only.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteStore: 30 products from $9.99 to $99 (median $14.99), mostly BiggerPockets books and short guides such as "The Glamping Investor", "Co-Living Cash Flow" and "Self-Directed IRA Investing", plus branded merchandise; the menu also links a separate bookstore.Source
    • Your websitePro page: the HTML title is just "BiggerPockets" and there is no meta description. The page offers "7 days free" then "$32.50/mo billed annually" ("Save 18%"), "An estimated $5,000+ per year in potential value ... That's a 12x return on investment", partner perks (LendingOne, Kiavi, Steadily, RentRedi, Baselane, The Home Depot), unlimited deal calculators "with ready-to-share reports", lease packages for all 50 states, and "up to 3x more peer connections" plus discounted BPCON tickets.Source
  • 20

    BiggerPockets has years of forum threads and 8,772 blog posts. The Editorial Director wants community research instead of commoditized explainers.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 2 quarters Community Manager

    First action

    Pick ten evergreen threads.

    How to measure it

    Answer page sessions

    Now
    –
    Target
    50,000 a month
    By
    3 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick threads

      Ten a month.

      Community Manager monthly

    2. 2

      Summarize

      Best answers.

      Editorial Director, Audience & Community Growth monthly

    3. 3

      Credit members

      With permission.

      Community Manager monthly

    4. 4

      Publish

      Dated pages.

      SEO Manager monthly

    5. 5

      Link back

      To threads.

      SEO Manager monthly

    6. 6

      Refresh

      Yearly.

      Community Manager yearly

    First result
    2 quarters
    Cost
    Editor time
    Owner
    Community Manager

    Smallest test

    Publish five pages.

    Why it works

    Each month, pick the most viewed answered threads on recurring questions, summarize the best answers into a short page with links to the thread and the members who answered, and date it. Refresh yearly.

    Real investor answers are content rivals cannot copy, and crediting members rewards the people who post.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Duplicate content

      Summaries link to and quote the thread briefly.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteContent scale: the blog sitemaps list 8,772 posts, and forum topic sitemaps run year by year (2020 to 2026). The site menu offers Market Finder, a Rent Estimator, Rehab Estimator and rental calculators, lease templates, courses and a newsletter.Source
    • HiringEditorial Director, Audience & Community Growth ($160,000-$180,000 base): to "turn content into BiggerPockets' strongest growth engine"; prioritize "original research, community research, and useful rookie resources, not commoditized real-estate explainers"; the "large existing ad-supported podcast and newsletter network ... needs a fresh injection"; find "the next format ... they'll pay directly for" (a cohort-based course, a Masterclass- or Skool-style paid program, premium workshops); "expanding regional events in 2027"; sponsorships fulfilled "to spec", because "editorial follow-through is what protects renewals and expansion revenue"; help sales "sharpen what and how they sell".Source
  • 21

    Pro calculators produce "ready-to-share reports", and agents pay for Business memberships to reach investors. An agent who sends clients a BiggerPockets report also introduces BiggerPockets.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 quarter Product Manager

    First action

    Mock up a branded report.

    How to measure it

    Investor sign-ups from reports

    Now
    –
    Target
    2,000 a quarter
    By
    3 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Design

      Branded report.

      Product Manager, Marketplace 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Build

      Send flow.

      Engineering Lead 1 month

    3. 3

      Sign-up link

      Connected pro.

      Engineering Lead 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Launch to agents

      Business members.

      Head of Sales 1 month

    5. 5

      Measure

      Reports and sign-ups.

      Growth Analyst monthly

    6. 6

      Promote

      In sales pitch.

      Head of Sales ongoing

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Engineering time
    Owner
    Product Manager, Marketplace

    Smallest test

    Let ten agents send reports by hand.

    Why it works

    Let Business members brand calculator reports with their profile and send them to clients; every report invites the client to a free BiggerPockets account with the agent as their connected pro.

    Agents get a useful sales tool, and BiggerPockets gets investor sign-ups through every agent.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Spammy sends

      Limit per day and require a client email.

    Evidence

    • Your websitePro page: the HTML title is just "BiggerPockets" and there is no meta description. The page offers "7 days free" then "$32.50/mo billed annually" ("Save 18%"), "An estimated $5,000+ per year in potential value ... That's a 12x return on investment", partner perks (LendingOne, Kiavi, Steadily, RentRedi, Baselane, The Home Depot), unlimited deal calculators "with ready-to-share reports", lease packages for all 50 states, and "up to 3x more peer connections" plus discounted BPCON tickets.Source
    • Your websiteBusiness Membership: "from $250/mo" plus "$50/mo per additional seat"; business profiles and team pages "built to rank in Google and have visibility in AI search"; map pins; top-of-forum visibility; an optional leads marketplace where "Agents buy by city; lenders and tax professionals buy by state"; a business dashboard with CSV export; and "BiggerPockets MCP access" where "Lead access is launching soon; market analysis access will follow later".Source
    • Competitor researchRivals' own homepages: Roofstock "helps 400,000+ investors buy, manage, and sell single-family rentals"; Stessa offers "Free Property Management Software for Landlords"; Mashvisor sells short-term rental data and comps. Partners such as RentRedi and Baselane appear as Pro perks.Source

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30/60/90 roadmap

What to focus on in each month, and the ideas that carry it.

  1. Days 1 to 306 ideas

    City page template, audience number and media kit, Pro page title, pricing HTML, homepage speed and the blog menu.

    Programmable can ship 1 of these in days.

  2. Days 31 to 609 ideas

    Tool-first paid pages, sponsor reports, demand map, show offers, forum-led seasons, the rookie path, app moves and regional packages; the guide bundle.

  3. Days 61 to 906 ideas

    Community survey, cohort program, MCP market data, PassivePockets cross-sell, community answer pages and agent reports.

The research behind the plan

3 research areas, each summarised in a few lines. Open any of them for the full detail.

Customers

What customers say

Customers value the forums and community. The most cited problem: finding investor-friendly agents and lenders.

  • Deal calculators
  • Analyzing deals with confidence
  • In their words: “cash flow”

Market

Competitive landscape

3 competitors compared: Roofstock, Stessa and Mashvisor.

  • Gap to exploit: Survey data on everyday investors
  • Roofstock: Smaller community and media
  • Stessa: No community or education depth

Hiring signals

BiggerPockets is hiring to monetize its audience on three fronts.

  • Head of Sales: Advertising, sponsorship and marketplace lead sales. Ideas 1, 2, 9, 10, 15.
  • Senior Manager, Paid Acquisition: Seven-figure paid budget for membership growth. Ideas 3, 5, 7.
  • Editorial Director, Audience & Community Growth: Original research, rookie resources, paid formats, regional events. Ideas 8, 13, 16, 20.

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