{"id":20330,"date":"2026-06-22T16:10:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T16:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imsfund.com\/?p=20330"},"modified":"2026-06-22T16:10:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T16:10:28","slug":"biggerpockets-appoints-active-real-estate-investor-eric-augustyn-as-ceo-ushering-in-a-new-era-of-platform-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imsfund.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/22\/biggerpockets-appoints-active-real-estate-investor-eric-augustyn-as-ceo-ushering-in-a-new-era-of-platform-innovation\/","title":{"rendered":"BiggerPockets Appoints Active Real Estate Investor Eric Augustyn as CEO, Ushering in a New Era of Platform Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-content\" :class=\"{ 'hidden': $store.proContent.showFullPrompt() }\">\n                            <!-- Table of contents: mobile --><\/p>\n<section class=\"px-4 relative border border-slate-200 mobile-toc lg:hidden\" x-data=\"{open:false}\">\n                    <button x-on:click=\"open = !open\" class=\"flex items-center gap-4 my-2 border-none w-full\"><br \/>\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"h-6 w-6\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4 8h16M4 16h16\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-semibold text-slate-800 text-base m-0 js-toc-ignore\">In This Article<\/p>\n<p>                    <\/button><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DENVER \u2014 June 22, 2026 \u2014 <\/span><\/strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">BiggerPockets<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, the premier community and resource hub for real estate investors (REIs), today announced the appointment of experienced operator and active real estate investor Eric Augustyn as Chief Executive Officer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Augustyn\u2019s appointment marks a bold new chapter for BiggerPockets, focused on creating a more valuable platform for real estate investors, expanding the Pro Perks program, providing more member deal-finding resources and opportunities, and delivering on the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">feedback from the<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> community that has fueled the company\u2019s growth for more than two decades.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Augustyn brings 20 years of real estate investing and business leadership experience to the role, and his journey as an investor directly reflects the path to financial freedom championed by the BiggerPockets platform and community. A BiggerPockets member since 2017, Augustyn understands first-hand the value of the education, tools, and network the platform provides to investors at every stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cI started my real estate journey back in 2010 using the exact house-hacking strategies and investing principles BiggerPockets teaches,\u201d said Augustyn. \u201cAt the time, I didn\u2019t know the platform existed, but I wish I had. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Like <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a lot of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> BiggerPockets members, I was working a demanding full-time job in finance, renovating properties <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">during nights<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and weekends <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> making rookie mistakes.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> In 2017, I discovered an entire community built around helping people like me avoid those early mistakes. My priority as CEO is providing the next generation of investors with new tools and opportunities to help them scale faster, avoid rookie pitfalls, build wealth <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> transform communities across the country.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In addition to his success in real estate investing, Augustyn has led operations and growth initiatives across global financial services, real estate, and entrepreneurial ventures.\u00a0 Including senior leadership roles at Goldman Sachs, COO of Revantage, Blackstone\u2019s real estate corporate service, and founding August Hill \u2013 but it is his lived, do-it-yourself investing experience that truly drives his vision for the future of BiggerPockets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cAs an active member of the BiggerPockets community for nearly a decade, I\u2019m eager to innovate and improve our platform,\u201d said Augustyn. \u201cOur members want modern tools, better networking capabilities, and actionable ways to find deals. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Going forward<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, expect to see major improvements to the platform designed to help people learn faster, build more meaningful relationships, and create the future of estate investing together.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Under Augustyn\u2019s leadership, over the next few months, BiggerPockets plans to kick off several forward-facing initiatives designed to drive massive value to its more than 3 million members, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Transforming the legacy forum experience into a cutting-edge digital hub that helps members seamlessly connect across the country.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Expanding the BiggerPockets Pro Perks program to provide members with more essential discounts and education from lenders, insurance companies, property management platforms, and other key industry service providers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Launching additional podcast offerings and educational content series designed to support, empower, and educate realtors and other key players in the REI space.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Introducing new capabilities to help mom-and-pop investors identify and secure lucrative, off-market deal opportunities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Guided by direct feedback from members, BiggerPockets is actively reimagining how real estate investors connect, learn, and grow together online \u2014 and in person. Attendees at BiggerPockets\u2019 annual <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/get.biggerpockets.com\/bpcon-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">BPCON<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, which takes place October 2-4 in Orlando, Florida, can expect an exclusive preview of the company\u2019s evolved digital ecosystem, with a series of platform updates and announcements slated to follow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cEric brings an elite combination of operational leadership and successful investing experience, which naturally aligns with the BiggerPockets mission,\u201d said Scott Trench, BiggerPockets Money Podcast Co-Host and former CEO at BiggerPockets. \u201cAt the end of the day, the best person to lead an investor-first company is an investor like Eric, who fundamentally understands the day-to-day realities individual investors face because he has lived them, in his case at truly impressive scale. I am incredibly excited to back his expansive vision for the future of our platform.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Augustyn holds a mechanical engineering degree from Bucknell University and completed Wharton\u2019s Global Strategic Leadership Program for Executives. He currently serves on DePaul University\u2019s Real Estate Center Executive Advisory Board and has held multiple leadership and philanthropic roles throughout his career.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">About BiggerPockets<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">BiggerPockets is at the forefront of democratizing access to consumer real estate investing education and tools to support investors in achieving their financial goals. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Founded in 2004, the platform is a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">complete, essential<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> resource <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">to<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a vibrant community of more than 3 million real estate investors, helping them <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">to<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> identify opportunities, find partners, secure deals, and make informed investment decisions.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> With over 150 million podcast downloads, 3 million books sold, and more than 1.2 million YouTube subscribers, BiggerPockets is dedicated to serving real estate investors throughout their journey, fostering a collaborative environment where knowledge is shared and value creation <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is maximized<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<aside class=\"my-10 xl:my-4\">\n<p class=\"font-bold mt-0 mb-4 text-xl text-slate capitalize\">You might also like<\/p>\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/biggerpockets-appoints-eric-augustyn-as-ceo\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In This Article DENVER \u2014 June 22, 2026 \u2014 BiggerPockets, the premier community and resource hub for real estate investors (REIs), today announced the appointment of experienced operator and active real estate investor Eric Augustyn as Chief Executive Officer.\u00a0 Augustyn\u2019s appointment marks a bold new chapter for BiggerPockets, focused on creating a more valuable platform 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