The rent-to-own strategy has proven to be a trusted way for investors to sell their properties to tenants at a profit. What’s not usually so trusted in these scenarios is […]
If you want to generate passive income with rental properties, reach financial freedom, and make the most money with the least stress, do not do any of these six things. […]
We’ve got new data on the Spring housing market, and it’s…well, complicated. The monthly data shows more of the same: a sluggish housing market with negative home price growth. […]
This article is presented by Cost Segregation Guys. If you own investment property, you have probably heard the term “cost segregation” thrown around at real estate meetups or on podcasts. […]
Because of the large sums of money involved, real estate is a fertile hunting ground for scammers, and one of the most profitable scams is spreading outwards from New York: […]
Before you buy your first rental property, you’ll need to pick an investing strategy. Should you opt for the convenience of a turnkey rental property or swing for more upside […]
Struggling to find cash flow these days? You’re not the only one. Today’s guest built a portfolio of 50 rental properties before margins started getting thin, but one giant pivot […]
Buyers are waiting out the market, mortgage rates are rising again, and the economy seems as unstable as ever. So why are house flippers feeling bullish about investing in 2026? […]
So you open the mail, and there it is: a letter from your insurance company, letting you know it won’t be renewing your landlord policy. There’s been no claims, missed […]
I’ve spent the last few months building what I think is the most honest short-term rental investment comparison available right now, covering five property types, four dimensions, and pro forma […]
Feel stuck in a career that’s slowly wearing you down? Rentals give everyday people a clear path to financial freedom and flexibility, but few take it. When today’s guest had […]
At 20 years old, Jefferson Simmons was kicked out of his frat house. The entire property was getting remodeled, so he and 47 other college kids needed a place to […]
First-time homebuyers and small investors look for many of the same attributes when considering where to buy real estate: affordability, safety, stability, employment, accessibility, limited competition, and prosperity. That’s why […]
You know the saying, “If it’s too good to be true…” That comes to mind when you discover that big investors still have a loophole that allows them to buy […]
Offer accepted! Congratulations—you’re well on your way to buying a rental property. But first, your earnest money deposit (EMD) is due. How much do you need to put down? What […]
This is the worst real estate investing advice I’ve ever heard—and I KEEP hearing it. If you go on to any “real estate investing” TikTok page, they say the same […]
Something is brewing at the Federal Reserve, and it’s starting to get ugly. For many months, President Trump has been pressuring the Fed to lower the federal funds rate and […]
With the affordability crisis stinging American pocketbooks and small landlords struggling to maintain cash flow amid high interest rates and property prices, the push for more housing is gaining traction […]
Retail investors’ hopes for improved market conditions are fading in the second quarter of 2026, but many investors still plan to actively grow their portfolios in an increasingly strong buyer’s […]
By buying just One Rental at a Time, Michael Zuber was able to replace his entire W-2 income, scale from one rental to four, then to over 80 rental units, […]
Don’t have enough cash for a down payment or enough income to qualify for a mortgage? You’re not alone—many rookies have been (or are) in your shoes. If money’s the […]
For years, we’ve been promised that a “tsunami” of homes would hit the market as Baby Boomers age, move into senior housing, and pass away. We’ve been waiting…and waiting, but […]
Passive income is the engine of financial independence, whether you’re 30 or 65. With enough passive income from investments, working becomes optional. But some investments outshine others in paying high […]
The housing market appears to have more twists and turns than a Harlan Coben novel. After the frothy, frenzied post-pandemic year that saw bidding wars and skyrocketing rents, we now […]
In 2021, Jesse Walters bought his first rental unit. Now, in 2026, he’s got a portfolio of around 30 rentals composed of small, affordable (mostly) multifamily properties that he’s getting […]
If you could create a few income streams that gave you an extra $10,000, $20,000 or more per year, how would it change your life? Today’s guest has made a […]
At a time when property values are faltering around the country, New Jersey is experiencing something unique for a cold, high-tax state: soaring house prices. The Garden State saw 6% […]
If you’ve been fretting about unanswered postings for your vacant apartments, you’re not alone. According to new data from Apartments.com and Realtor.com, the rental outlook has been decidedly mixed over […]
The Iran War is already changing the housing market. Home sales have slowed, mortgage rates jumped back up, a reversal in crucial housing affordability is well underway—and we’re not done […]
Looking to buy a rental property? First, you’ll need to decide between a single-family home and a small multifamily property. Which makes more money? And which is the better long-term […]
This could have profound effects on the housing market, and if you work or invest in real estate, you need to know what’s coming next. Energy shocks, high inflation, new […]
You’ve probably heard the phrase “misery loves company.” Turns out, money loves it too. The latest IRS migration data, set to visuals on Realtor.com, show that well-heeled individuals are quietly […]
One of the downsides to real estate is that the best ways to invest require a lot of money. If you buy properties directly, you’ll likely need at least $50,000 […]
Sometimes the biggest obstacle to buying a rental property isn’t finding real estate deals, or funding them, but getting your significant other on board! This is a major barrier for […]
This is not 2008 all over again…but the discounts are looking similar. A “slow unwinding” is beginning. Ken McElroy, a multi-decade real estate investor, owner of 10,000 rental units, and […]
Could today’s weak housing markets become tomorrow’s winners? One particular real estate demand “cycle” says that it’s more than possible. Everyone has written off real estate markets where inventory has […]
Real estate taxes are like piranhas constantly chomping away at the meat and bones of cash flow. There’s no way around them, and failure to pay can result in city […]
After having her second daughter, high school math teacher Christle Stezskal had a choice to make—keep working for little pay and give up the time she had with her young […]
You don’t need hundreds of rental units to design the life you want. Today’s guest is busy traveling the world and only wants a handful of rental properties that can […]
There has been a lot of conjecture about the short-term rental market recently. Many hosts have complained about oversaturation, while increased local restrictions have led many investors to revert to […]
If Hartford, Connecticut, were a movie character, it would be Keyser Söze from The Usual Suspects. The once-unassuming city, known as the insurance capital of the world, has, for many […]
You’ve bought a rental property, but there’s one curveball: you’re inheriting tenants! On one hand, you’re able to start earning rental income on day one. But on the other […]
What happened to real estate investing? From 2010 until 2022 everyone wanted to buy real estate. Fortunes were being made, cash flow was plentiful in many markets, and real estate […]
Back off, HOAs: There’s a new sheriff in town. That appears to be the message from Georgia lawmakers who have just passed new legislation that limits HOAs’ ability to tack […]
Many seasoned investors consider college rentals a real estate gold mine for both long- and short-term leases. Secure a rental apartment near a coveted institute of higher learning, and you […]
Property taxes: banned. There are now more than a dozen states across the country seeking to limit, reduce, or outright eliminate property taxes—and the support behind the efforts is growing. […]
We’re selling off rental properties. Nope, that’s not clickbait; we’re actually getting rid of cash-flowing rental properties from our real estate portfolios. But why? And why now? Is there a […]
What’s worse than losing a real estate offer? Winning one on a “headache” rental property! Sometimes, the difference between a “good” deal and “bad” one comes down to what’s written […]
The housing market is locked up once again before the most important time of the year—the spring homebuying season. With interest rates flying back up to the mid-6% range and […]
While real estate is often described as the best way to build wealth, it can also be one of the fastest ways to lose it. Making a good investment often […]
I’ve invested in 45 passive real estate deals, most of them syndications. Every month, I invest $5K to $10K in a new one. I’ve made plenty of mistakes. But even […]
Five years ago, Martin Castro-Silva was working at a bank, earning $80,000 per year. Not a bad gig, but one thing was eating at him—he was missing the moments with […]
What if the life you dream of is just a few rental properties away? You don’t have to have it all figured out to start. Today’s guest knew close to […]
I’ve invested both actively and passively in real estate. I owned 15 rental properties by myself and another dozen with partners. Today, I own smaller percentages in around 5,000 units. […]
Ever heard the saying, “Every home has its price?” According to a new report from brokerage and listings site Redfin, many homes have yet to find theirs. More than half […]
This is the most boring way to get rich with rentals. It’s not flashy, it’s not sexy, but it works—and it doesn’t even take that long to pull off. You […]
Don’t think you have the money to buy a rental property? Maybe you’re just looking in the wrong place! Today, we’re talking about different ways to invest in real estate […]
Inflation is rising again, and everywhere on social media, we’re hearing people say, “Buy real estate!” Property is supposed to be the ultimate inflation hedge. The problem? Real estate may […]
The FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11th, bringing with it thousands of international soccer fans desperate for a place to stay and willing to pay thousands of dollars […]
Is now a good time to refinance your mortgage? If you bought a rental property in the last few years, you may be watching mortgage rates and waiting for the […]
Few investors have gotten the real estate market as right as Brian Burke. He bought heavily discounted deals after 2008, sold at the post-2020 peak, waited years to buy, and […]
This article is presented by Dominion Financial. DSCR loans were supposed to solve the financing problem for real estate investors. And in many ways, they did. Before DSCR lending became […]
It feels like every other headline you read about homeownership goes something like: “Is the American dream dead?” Click-baity as apocalyptic headlines are, plenty of strong data support the argument […]
Can you go from broke to millionaire in five years? Yes. But it’s not easy—if it were, everyone would do it. It took me seven years to reach a seven-figure […]
This could be the best real estate “buy” of 2026. While mortgage rates are climbing back up and everyone is waiting out the housing market—again—one man is going all in: […]
Six figures in cash flow per year from nine paid-off properties. That’s the definition of a small, powerful, profitable rental property portfolio. And today’s guest, Greg Roedersheimer, did it all within […]
Want to retire with rentals so you can buy back your time and travel the world? Despite a successful 35-year engineering career, today’s guest was still financially dependent on her […]
This article is presented by Cost Segregation Guys. If you’ve been following real estate tax strategy for the past few years, you’ve watched a powerful deduction slowly disappear in the […]
It’s not often that a local municipality offers to chip in hundreds of thousands of dollars to help you generate rental income. That’s what’s happening in New York City, where […]
Sometimes it seems like a substantial drop in interest rates is akin to a myth, like the Loch Ness Monster or Bigfoot. Despite a combative relationship with President Donald Trump, […]
If you’re scared about the economy, you need to hear this. You probably either invest in real estate or want to, but nothing seems stable. Wars have begun. Gas prices […]
What’s the best type of rental property for a beginner to buy? This is one of the first decisions every rookie needs to make, but between single-family homes, multifamily properties, […]
If you want to know if your real estate investment will pay off in the long run, the Geography of Prosperity index might be a good place to start. The […]
Landlords have more than just rents, mortgage payments, and operating costs to worry about. According to a new Redfin survey, 49% of U.S. residents are struggling to pay their rent […]
A $3 trillion market is beginning to crack. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has sounded off, saying there are “cockroaches” in the system. Investors are pulling billions of dollars out of […]
How do you know if the property you’re buying is a cash-flowing investment or a money pit? Too many investors think they’re getting a great deal, so they rush the […]
This investor makes six figures in profit without putting a single dollar into her real estate deals. Using a new real estate investing “model,” Chauncey Pham has cracked the code […]
Investors are pulling billions of dollars (yes, billions) out of real estate investments at a record pace as “bank run” style withdrawals return. Blackstone has already seen record withdrawal requests […]
This article is presented by BAM Capital. You bought your first rental, or maybe your second and third. You learned how to screen tenants, handle maintenance calls at 11 p.m., […]
A recent Wells Fargo survey shows that nearly all Americans want to save in 2026, but doing so is proving harder than ever. Being able to save is one of […]
15 years ago, Matt McCurdy had everything—a good corporate job, a great degree, and a path to a comfortable retirement…in 30 years. The problem? Matt didn’t want to wait 30 […]
How badly do you want to leave your nine-to-five job, retire early, or travel the world? For this mom of four, working until traditional retirement age was never an option. […]
Talk of lower interest rates has sparked hope that house flipping could make a comeback. Guess what? It never left. According to a new report from New Western, a marketplace […]
Indianapolis and the state in which it sits, Indiana, couldn’t be further apart when it comes to their real estate fortunes. For mom-and-pop landlords eyeing Indiana for future investments, the […]
The “Great Stall” is on. Home prices are stagnating or falling, and the hot markets are slowing down. Now, 40% of the U.S. housing market is in decline. This is […]
Do you dream of reaching financial independence (or retiring!) in the next 20 years? Whether you’re in your 20s, 30s, 40s, or 50s, it’s never too early or too late […]
This article is presented by Cost Segregation Guys. Ask 10 real estate investors to explain depreciation, and you will get 10 different answers. Some will get it mostly right, while […]
Traditionally, townhomes were often starter homes for singles and young couples, becoming rentals by default when the owners decided to upgrade to a single-family home. That is changing. Previously, the […]
A “structural shift” is happening in the housing market—one that will permanently change how home prices appreciate. We could be experiencing the last era of steady, rising home prices as […]
In just around five years, these two investors went from zero rentals to financial freedom through real estate. In their own words, “I want as few doors as possible with […]
Do you want the benefits of investing in real estate without the hassle of being a landlord? There’s an investing strategy that could give you more passive income, access to […]
Does the idea of a never-ending stream of potential renters, many of them with guaranteed payments, lining up to apply for your vacant apartments sound appealing? Then you might want […]
Gen Zers are the new millennials—Americans in their late teens, 20s, and early 30s—who traditionally comprise the largest renter demographic in the country. However, stubbornly high housing costs and supply […]
A housing price correction “worse than 2008”? That’s the headline of Melody Wright’s widely-cited Newsweek interview, but today, she’s giving her full, honest take on what she really meant. Melody […]
Just three years ago, Joanna Caldera was working as a nurse, raising four children while her husband was gone most of the month in the oil fields. She wanted time […]
Fear you’ll never invest in real estate because you’ve been dealt a bad hand? Today’s guest had a struggling business, a $70,000 tax lien, a pending divorce, and was on […]
This article is presented by Steadily. Most real estate investors can tell you their ROI down to two decimal places. They can walk you through their expense ratio and their […]
Have Florida’s days in the real estate investment sun come to an end? That appears to be the takeaway from a new report from brokerage/listing site Redfin, which showed Florida […]
Even the most surly landlords would have to admit they’ve had it pretty good for quite a while when it comes to rent increases. As of January 2026, some areas […]
If we had to start our real estate portfolios over again in 2026, this is exactly what we’d do. If you’re just beginning to buy rentals or want to overhaul […]
