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Home equity is one of the biggest, most underused assets most investors have. It’s sitting there, tied up in the walls of a property, while cash-out refinances take weeks and […]

Name Christle Stezskal Location Northwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois (investing in Kansas City, MO, and Rock County, WI) Occupation Full-time real estate investor (former high school math teacher and IT […]

You know what’s best for you—that’s the advice today’s guest offers, and it’s the exact mindset that took him from house hacking on a teacher’s salary in his mid-20s to […]

Nathan Nicholson was the top salesperson at his company but had very little to show for it. His retirement fund? It wasn’t doing anything for him today, so he did […]

If you’ve been in real estate for a while, you’ve probably heard investors talk about cost segregation like it’s something you have to do the same year you close on […]

This is how to analyze a rental property step-by-step in 2026. You don’t need to do any complicated math, you don’t need to sign up for a course, and you […]

Struggling to find your first (or next) real estate deal? What if we told you there are simple, rookie-friendly strategies that even seasoned investors overlook? Today, we’ll share some of […]

Sponsored by PropStream As a real estate investor, you already know that finding deals is the cornerstone of building a successful business. Building a list of potential sellers is pretty […]

Sponsored by Connect Invest.  If you’ve ever gone in as an LP on a syndication, you already know this trade. The GP does the underwriting, manages the asset, and handles […]

Nearly 50% of mortgages in the U.S. flow through Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac—but a push from the Trump Administration could sell shares of these government enterprises and put them […]

Sponsored by Avail For most of 2020 to 2023, you could raise the rent, barely try to market a unit, and still fill it by the weekend. That is gone. […]

Here’s a common, nasty-surprise scenario many beginner investors have to confront: An investor with a few properties makes a move to expand their portfolio. They have an excellent credit score […]

If you’re trading your time for a paycheck and depending on someone else for financial “security,” real estate investing could be your way out, and the path to true financial […]

Real estate investors often talk about cash flow, or the profits from flipping a house, but rarely the total impact that buying a rental property and holding it for multiple […]

This isn’t a “good” housing market for anyone. Affordability remains a major barrier to homeownership. Sellers aren’t getting what they want for their homes. Now, builders are signaling that the […]

Name Jefferson Simmons Location Manhattan, Kansas Occupation Full-time real estate investor (former underwriter, Realtor, and university fundraiser) Assets 17 properties, 39 doors, $20,000/month in cash flow Investment strategy Single-family and […]

Picture this: working two jobs, sleeping during your breaks, and still showing up every single day because you’ve already decided what your life looks like on the other side! That’s […]

Worried you’ll come up short in retirement? When Brian Waters ran the numbers, he realized he was still decades away from being able to leave his nine-to-five. He needed a […]

You’ve read the books. You’ve listened to the podcasts. But you still don’t feel “ready” to invest in real estate. You’re not alone! This is one of the most common […]

We’ve reached the midway point of 2026, and with six months of housing market data to pull from, one thing is clear: the headlines don’t match reality. The media is […]

The average American will not be able to retire. 50% are going into their golden years with less than $500,000—significantly short of what would even be considered a livable retirement […]

According to the media and average Americans, landlords are all rich, lazy leeches growing fat off of honest workers.  It’s an easy narrative to spin. Too bad the numbers prove […]

As seasoned investors will tell you, the phrase “passive income” is largely an oxymoron—like the term “easy money” or, for Brit transplants like me, the sentence, “I think England can […]

One of the biggest mistakes new investors make is analyzing rental properties for the best-case scenario. Today’s guest does the opposite. He plans for the worst, and it’s the reason […]

You don’t have to buy your first rental property—you can build one instead. Newer systems, fewer repairs, and that “brand new” feeling that tenants may pay more rent for. But…is […]

Foreword by Dave Meyer In a new era of real estate investing, the old rules of thumb no longer work. Back in the day of cheap homes and high rents, […]

Name Logan George Location Tallahassee, Florida Occupation Insurance agency owner and real estate investor Assets 14 rental units, $7,900/month in cash flow Investment strategy Direct mail, cold-calling for off-market deals, […]

Zillow is seeing “signs of life” emerging in the housing market. Strong demand, days pending hitting pre-pandemic levels, and serious cash flow in specific markets. How long will this last, […]

Editor’s Note: Thanks for reading! As a special offer for our readers, save $100 on your ticket to BPCON2026—BiggerPockets’ annual real estate investing conference—using code MYRE100 at checkout. Plot twist: Remember when everyone not […]

When Niyi Adewole got his first “real” job out of college, he had one goal: financial freedom. But when he asked his coworkers about the company 401(k), he left more […]

People think you need a dozen rental properties to achieve financial freedom. You don’t. Buy the right property in the right location, and it may only take one. Just ask […]

From the perspective of the BPCON Planner, who is also an investor and obsessed with helping people find their people to achieve their financial independence goals. Key Takeaways BPCON is […]

Although the recently passed 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is primarily aimed at first-time homebuyers, it also benefits investors when applied correctly. The changes might not be immediate, but […]

The housing market looks very different than it did just a year or two ago. Home prices are softening, rates have eased slightly from the highs of 2023 and 2024, […]

I reached financial independence before 40. I set out to do the impossible, and achieved it. I bought rental properties, worked hard at my job, saved and invested most of […]

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You won’t believe why mortgage rates are going back up. It’s not because of the war, it’s not because of gas prices, and it’s not because of the Federal Reserve. […]

Leverage was always the love language for real estate investors. It was the principle on which the BRRRR strategy was based, and fortunes were made.  However, since the dramatic rise […]

Many people assume house flipping doesn’t work anymore. They’re wrong. House flipping isn’t dead. The “easy” money is. While it’s true that flipping houses isn’t as forgiving as it was […]

When buying your first rental property, everyone gives you the same advice: play it safe, get a long-term tenant, and collect the rent. But that same house, run as an […]

Each quarter, the BiggerPockets Pulse survey captures how investors in our community feel about and behave in the current market. Our Q3 2026 results paint a profile of a resilient […]

Category Details Name Andy Gill Location Connecticut Occupation General contractor and real estate investor Assets 58 rental units across multiple properties, plus a 30-unit portfolio in phased acquisition Investment strategy […]

The first half of the 2026 housing market is over, and now it’s time to answer the question everyone wants to know: What’s next? Will the market slow down even […]

When the Great Recession hit, Andy Gil lost his business. Suddenly, he was forced to start over. But the fear of losing everything again was the driving force behind what […]

Your first rental property rarely comes from sitting back and waiting. It usually comes when you put yourself out there, talk to others about what you’re building, and stay in […]

If you’re in your 40s, or even 50s, and think it’s too late to build a comfortable retirement, think again. We’ve done the math, we’ve crunched the numbers, and we’ve […]

You’ve got very little savings, almost no credit history, and you want to buy a rental property. Most people would tell you to wait, but today, we’re giving you clear, […]

Editor’s Note: Thanks for reading! As a special offer for our readers, save $100 on your ticket to BPCON2026—BiggerPockets’ annual real estate investing conference—using code MYRE100 at checkout. As if interest rates and house […]

Editor’s Note: Thanks for reading! As a special offer for our readers, save $100 on your ticket to BPCON2026—BiggerPockets’ annual real estate investing conference—using code MYRE100 at checkout. The housing […]

If you ask the average American, AI is taking over, as are the headlines warning that it’s coming for our jobs. Open LinkedIn, and you’ll see stories about chatbots replacing […]

Don’t want to wait until 65 to retire? With a combination of rental properties and some of the other investments we’re covering on today’s show, you may not have to. […]

When the dot-com bubble burst, Matt (the “Lumberjack Landlord”) watched his 100% stock portfolio go to dust. Having lost everything he had saved throughout his early twenties, his only option […]

Name Remington Lyman Location Columbus, Ohio Occupation Real estate investor & brokerage owner Assets ~100 residential units and four commercial deals, including a 24-unit apartment building and a 24,000-square-foot warehouse […]

We’ve officially reached the halfway point of 2026, and the housing market still feels…stuck. The economy is in limbo. Home prices haven’t tanked. And we aren’t seeing significant large multifamily […]

As if homeowner’s insurance weren’t expensive enough, a new federal rule has quietly moved the responsibility to pay for roof damage claims off the insurers’ shoulders and onto property owners. […]

What if the one thing stopping you from buying your first rental property isn’t money, or connections, but the belief that it’s just not possible for someone like you? Today’s […]

One day, Remington Lyman was brought into his boss’s office, told that he did above-and-beyond at his job, and was handed a 2% raise with a smile. All the extra […]

What if you could take the rental property you already own and make 2-3 times more? Whether you’re in the red, barely breaking even, or wanting more from your rentals, […]

How many rental properties do you need to retire? A lot fewer than you think. When people start investing in real estate, they think they need 20, 50, or even […]

At 22, I went to work for a hard money lender doing purchase-rehab loans. I bought my first rental property at 24, which kicked off a decade of active real […]

Real estate investors hoping new Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh would wave a magic wand and cut interest rates have been in for a rude awakening. With the Iran war […]

We’ve all seen the data. Home prices are falling but remain relatively “flat,” year over year. There’s just one problem: the data is lying. We’re in a full-blown buyer’s market […]

“My goal is not to buy one property. My goal is to build a machine that continuously funds future acquisitions.” The investor: Osama, Detroit. BRRRR. Zero to nearly 30 units […]

We’re all here for passive income, and when you say “passive income,” many people immediately think of rental properties. But, is real estate investing really the best path to get […]

What’s stopping you from buying your very first rental property? For most rookies, it’s rarely ever the market, the interest rates, or even the competition–it’s a number in their head. […]

Name Matt Picaro Location Long Island, New York Occupation Real estate investor Assets Three owner-occupied units Investment strategy House hacking, flipping Financing FHA 203K (3.5% down) Matt Picaro grew up […]

You’ve seen the headlines. The housing market is stuck. Distress is rising. But if you dig beneath the surface, the actual data tells a different story. The market isn’t in […]

A conversation with Zach Lemaster, founder and CEO of Rent to Retirement Most investors decided turnkey rentals were dead the morning mortgage rates crossed 7%. Cash flow evaporated, the math […]

A zero-down FHA loan might sound too good to be true, but a new analysis from the nonprofit research group Urban Institute argues that allowing the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) […]

Not everyone gets into real estate investing when conditions are perfect. Some, like our next guest, get in because they have no other choice. The path Brent Beard was on […]

In just six years, this single mom of three became a self-made multimillionaire with rental properties. She didn’t start with a ton of cash; she worked full-time, and she often […]

Foreclosures are way up. According to HousingWire, they rose 14% year over year in May, while analytics and data site ATTOM reports a 26% jump in the first quarter compared […]

Presented in partnership with Connect Invest. I run a glamping and short-term rental portfolio in Texas, and I self-manage basically all of it. I take the direct bookings and answer […]

New to investing in real estate? In an area that has high housing prices, tough landlord laws, or little-to-no cash flow potential? We’ve got you covered. We’re sharing 12 markets […]

The property you spent months working on is about to lose you money. What should you do? Sell? Pivot? Invest for long enough and you’re bound to run into this […]

The peace deal between the U.S. and Iran has been agreed to (at least for now). The Strait of Hormuz, the chokehold on 20% of the world’s oil, is starting […]

AI-powered layoffs are shaking up the once-bulletproof tech job market, with more than 100,000 layoffs so far this year alone. For real estate investors, the burning question is where all […]

Both active and passive real estate investors have pulled back over the last year. For example, Redfin reported that mom-and-pop investors pulled back by 6% late last year and 13% […]

Name Lucy Hinds Location Cincinnati, Ohio Occupation Real estate investor Assets Single-family rentals Investment strategy Long-term rentals Financing Conventional + HELOCs Lucy Hinds spent years living the Dave Ramsey playbook: […]

What if the best real estate investment isn’t the one with tenants, toilets, or employees, but the low-maintenance property everyone else is ignoring? Today’s guest is making thousands each month […]

Is buying rental properties still worth it in 2026? There’s no denying that rising interest rates, sluggish rent growth, and other factors have taken the shine off many properties that […]

The new Federal Reserve Chair is already making news, signaling a major change to rates—and not in the way Americans were hoping for. With inflation up, the Fed has eyed […]

This article is presented in partnership with Connect Invest. You finally found a deal. Then it died at inspection. Or the seller got cold feet. Or some cash buyer with […]

DENVER — June 22, 2026 — BiggerPockets, the premier community and resource hub for real estate investors (REIs), today announced the appointment of experienced operator and active real estate investor […]

In the rush to acquire rental properties, many investors forget one crucial aspect of financial planning: liquidity. It’s probably the single most important reason why small investors fail. I should […]

Britton Eads was making $15 per hour putting up fences all day. He had no college degree; he dropped out of the electrician trade and didn’t have many other options. […]

At 31, James sat down at a kitchen table with his wife Aida, ran the numbers on the next 30 years, and didn’t like what he saw—$200,000 in student loans […]

Do you need a real estate LLC, and should you form one before or after buying a rental property? This is a very common rookie question, and liability protection is […]

The housing market is doing what nobody expected—and none of the mainstream media is covering it. Trends are forming that most Americans thought were impossible in this type of economy, […]

Amid the glut of shiny new amenity-filled rental communities, one type of home is disappearing from the investment landscape: the starter rental. However, savvy small investors are uniquely positioned to […]

This article is presented by LendingOne. You have two rentals. Both are cash-flowing and performing exactly the way you underwrote them. You’ve been patient and disciplined, and now you’re ready […]

Wall Street is quietly monopolizing the housing market—and we’re not talking about them buying homes. It’s something more far-reaching, something that will affect every investor in every market on every […]

This article is presented by Rent to Retirement. Half the investors I talk to are doing the same thing right now: nothing. They are sitting on cash, refreshing the rate […]

A conversation with Chad “Coach” Carson, host of the Real Estate Investing for Cashflow Podcast and author of The Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor The default real estate investing […]

Many rookies assume the best real estate deals are already listed on the market, but what if that’s not the case? The truth is, it’s getting harder and harder to […]

Morgan Housel, best-selling author of The Psychology of Money, Same as Ever, and The Art of Spending Money, has a “system” for building wealth that seems too simple, too easy […]

I want to talk about something that confuses many new investors but is actually one of the most powerful tools in real estate tax strategy: bonus depreciation. And before you […]

This is exactly what we’re buying, selling, and trading in Summer 2026. It’s a strange time for real estate—multifamily prices are crashing hard, single-family is staying stable, rents aren’t moving […]

Name Deandra McDonald Location Virginia Occupation Real estate investor Assets Multifamily real estate Investment strategy House hacking, long-term rentals, joint ventures, seller financing Financing Conventional, FHA, seller financing Deandra McDonald […]

The deluge of newly built apartments in the Sunbelt and Northeast has put tenants in the driver’s seat when negotiating rent prices. Landlords in large multifamily developments have been acting […]

Ten years ago, Erika Brown bought her first investment property. Now, a decade later, she’s financially free, with a portfolio she’s slowly starting to scale down so she can do […]

Real estate bookkeeping might not be the most thrilling part of owning a rental property, but it’s often the difference between bleeding money each month and earning cash flow you […]

Summer contains the best three months of the year in short-term rental investing: occupancy and rates climb, guests book further out, and your calendar looks like the one you dreamed […]

Here’s how an out-of-state investor turned a flooded hoarder house into his next step toward 20 doors, and what his team says separates the investors who make it from the […]

Thinking about self-managing your rental property? Then, you’ll need property management software to help with things like processing applications, collecting rent, and managing maintenance requests. In this episode, we’re sharing […]

Anyone can flip a house after hearing this episode. If you’ve got around 30 minutes and want to make a faster return on your money than rental properties, this is […]

It had to happen sooner or later: The effect of high interest rates, purchase prices, and escalating holding costs has caused investor purchases to plummet to a six-year low, according […]

Did home prices just hit their floor? New demand data is showing something no one expected—buyers coming back. If the supply-demand balance hits equilibrium, we could see the national housing […]

The conventional concept of retirement—leisurely games of golf, twice-yearly vacations, and drinking coffee at morning book clubs—is becoming as improbable as watching a unicorn foal graze in your back garden. […]

This article is presented by Propstream. The world of real estate investing is almost unthinkable today without software tools geared toward generating leads, calculating risk, and working out a viable […]

Many rookies think things become easy once you’ve built a large real estate portfolio, but that’s far from true. Even with 26 short-term rentals, a 13-unit hotel, and a few […]

Many rookies think things become easy once you’ve built a large real estate portfolio, but that’s far from true. Even with 26 short-term rentals, a 13-unit hotel, and a few […]

Most NFL players are broke within five years of retirement. The statistic gets repeated so often it’s become background noise, but the numbers are real, and the trajectory is brutal: […]

The next global recession is a lot closer than many Americans think. We’ve been (fairly) insulated from supply chain shocks stemming from the War in Iran, but within the next […]

This article is presented by Onshore. A situation that often catches new real estate investors off guard is a significant discrepancy in return on investment (ROI) between what seem like […]

If home prices and interest rates are keeping you sidelined from investing, it’s worth looking outside your local market.  According to data from Realtor.com, six major metropolitan markets have median […]

The real estate investing moves you make today could change your life. Those in their 40s, 50s, and 60s often look back and regret not starting sooner. Today’s guest isn’t […]

You don’t need a big, expensive, stressful rental property portfolio to retire on your terms. Today’s guest was able to leave her W-2 job in her late 30s, all thanks […]

Buying just one rental every two years can make you financially free—and by a lot. So many real estate investing influencers constantly talk about buying dozens, even hundreds of rental […]

Do you have home equity sitting in your primary residence? You could use it to buy your first or next rental property! There are several ways to do this, and […]

The “engine” of the U.S. economy is starting to crack—and real estate is already feeling the effects. Just last week, we touched on the hidden “recession” affecting many Americans. Today, […]

Name Ben Chester Location New York City Occupation Tech sales and real estate investor Assets Eight properties, three short-term rentals (including Billy Joel’s former Hudson River estate) Investment strategy Short-term […]

Mortgage rates are now over 6.5%, the highest level since the Iran war began. For anyone who planned to make 2026 the year they started or accelerated their real estate […]

A conversation with Darren Nix, founder and CEO of Steadily Most real estate investors think about insurance exactly twice: when they close on a property and when something breaks. The […]

Struggling to find great real estate deals on the MLS? What if we told you some of the best rental properties are often found elsewhere? If you want better cash […]

This is arguably the best real estate investing loan on the market today. It funds the purchase, renovation, closing costs, and up to six months of mortgage payments, so you’re […]

Growing old is never much fun—unless it’s a house, in which case, for BRRRR investors and flippers, it has traditionally been both a lot of fun and a great source […]

Home listing prices have been falling for weeks, and it’s not just sellers who are getting fed up. Real estate agents have finally decided to call it quits, with many […]

Name Neil Whitney Location Picayune, Mississippi Occupation HVAC business owner & real estate investor Assets 23 doors (2 fourplexes, 6 duplexes, 3 single-family homes) Investment strategy Long-Term Rentals Financing Conventional […]

Before building an entire real estate portfolio, Matthew Garland was laid off from the TSA. He went from searching for contraband in your suitcase to searching for jobs ASAP. He […]

You don’t need a big market, huge salary, or even a college degree to invest in real estate. Today’s guest had a very simple goal when he started: replace his […]

There are six “green flags” most real estate investors completely miss, but can make them serious wealth. Any of these six will allow you to buy an undervalued investment property, […]

Rental properties can give you cash flow, appreciation, and loan paydown from tenants. But tax benefits are often the unsung hero of real estate investing. Today, we’re sharing some of […]

Everyone’s got a take on flipping right now. Half the internet will tell you the math is dead, margins got squeezed out, rates broke the model, and you should move […]

Amanda came to St. Louis looking for a duplex. She left with an eight-unit building. Here’s exactly how that happened. Amanda started this search looking for a one-to-two-unit property in […]

Every recession, crash, and major change in the real estate market has its warning signs. And while most people think these can only be seen in hindsight, we have “stress […]

Did you know that you could get a 3% mortgage rate on your next rental property? With rates hovering around 6%-7%, this would shave hundreds of dollars off your monthly […]

If you’re about to buy your first rental property, or are buying another, hear this. In today’s market, investors are growing more nervous before making a down payment on a […]

If “Texas is a state of mind,” as author John Steinbeck once famously said, many people are thinking alike. New data from the U.S. Census shows that the five fastest-growing […]

More and more Americans are feeling confused about the housing market. Home prices are coming down, and mortgage rates are jumping back up. One day, everyone wants one type of […]

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 […]

Fear your market is too competitive for you to stand out? Today’s guest bought her first rental property right before developers started buying up the land around her. Thankfully, she […]

Nathalie Germain, a buyer on our platform, invests in a purchasing category that makes many landlords uneasy: distressed properties, where you may not get interior access before you commit. Her […]

In the quest to boost homeownership, a new bill has been floated that could gain enough bipartisan support to take flight: a tax-free homeownership savings account. For potential investors, should […]

Name Cameron Philgreen Location Waco, Texas Occupation Full-time real estate investor & coffee shop owner Assets 25 properties, 35 units Investment strategy BRRRR, long-term rentals, flips, commercial Financing Private Money […]

What if, today, you could “buy” a $500K/year income stream? You could replace your salary. You could become the boss immediately and reach financial freedom faster. It’s not a gimmick, […]

Should you pay off your mortgage early or buy more rental properties? The first option gives you peace of mind, while the other allows you to build wealth much faster. […]

The 2026 recession is here. You feel it. I feel it. GDP is growing, but the cost of living is rising, affordability is at a multi-decade low, and consumer sentiment […]

The investor: Taka Buranda, 39, Chicago The agent: Dan Nelson, Compass, Chicago  “I was looking for a multi-family building for less than $600,000 as my first investment in Chicago.” Taka […]

Most young adults can’t wait to fly the coop. However, more are moving back in with their parents and, in some cases, even grandparents, due to the affordability crisis sweeping […]

Rookies think they need millions to invest in commercial real estate, but that’s only a myth, and today’s guest is about to show you why. In this episode, we’re talking […]

You’re looking online and seeing properties priced at $300K, $400K, $500K, or more. As a real estate investor, that won’t cut it. What if you could get a deeper discount—we’re […]

Just when we thought it was handled, inflation is starting to surge back—and mortgage rates are already adjusting fast. But, for real estate investors, there’s a silver lining. Some markets […]

Don’t have enough time or money to invest in real estate? These are, by far, the two most common roadblocks for new investors. Today’s guest didn’t let them stop her. […]

Nick Burke knew he wanted to invest, but in his high-priced New Jersey market, buying a cash-flowing rental property was close to impossible. He needed to find an affordable market, […]

Many years ago, I bought a rental property that passed the “2% Rule,” where the rent was over 2% of the purchase price.  I lost money on that property.  Even […]

Your best investment could be a goose-feather-filled down jacket and a pair of fur-lined winter boots. Why? Because Michigan and Wisconsin are the hottest housing markets in the U.S. That’s […]

It’s the middle of Spring, traditionally the busiest time in the housing market. But this year…things have changed. The market isn’t following regular patterns; some new concerns and opportunities are […]

Have some home equity built up in one or more of your rental properties? What should you do? Get a line of credit? Sell? You have more options than you […]

New 2026 housing market forecasts have changed…dramatically. A major downgrade for home sales from NAR, a home price forecast revision from Zillow, and a new mortgage rate range from Fannie […]

Millions of homeowners are clinging to their pandemic-era mortgage rates like castaways clutching driftwood. That stubbornness is resetting the rulebook for investors. A new survey of 1,000 mortgage holders by […]

If you thought El Niño was bad, it just got supersized, and the resulting extreme weather patterns could wreak havoc for investors who own or plan to own property in […]

You want to buy a rental property, but there’s one problem: you don’t have the money! The good news? You’re not as far away as you probably think. If you […]

Are “tenant-friendly” states actually making investors richer? Ever since we started investing, people have always told us to invest in “landlord-friendly” states—places with quicker eviction laws, no or limited rent […]

One type of investment property is experiencing severe undersupply with a 20-year demographic tailwind on the way. Demand is growing, new supply isn’t even hitting a quarter of the need, […]

The dream Wall Street REITs had of owning vast swathes of purposely built single-family rental communities, stretching as far as the eye could see, has hit a snag. A new […]

Many landlords are playing the long game. That’s the conclusion drawn from a survey by rental property management platform Avail (Part of Realtor.com), a partner of BiggerPockets, in their 2026 […]

Logan George was just 18 years old when his father gave him the crazy idea to invest in real estate. The problem? He couldn’t afford to rent a $1,000 apartment, […]

Had enough of the nine-to-five grind? Then it’s time to start engineering your exit with assets that will give you more time, flexibility, and financial freedom: rental properties. Today’s guest […]

This article is presented by Cost Segregation Guys. One of the most common questions I get from real estate investors is whether owning a short-term rental changes how they should […]

There’s no need to read the tea leaves to try and guess where to invest next—just follow the money. In this case, the money is the hundreds of millions of […]

Everyone keeps saying we’re in a “buyer’s market,” but if that’s true, where are all the real estate deals? It’s easy to get discouraged after hearing “no” after “no,” but […]

5 paid-off rentals vs. 15 rentals with mortgages. We get this question a lot: Should I pay off my rental properties or use the cash flow to keep scaling? Many […]

Whether you invest actively or passively, the same broad risks apply to cash flow. Watch out for these mistakes that can leave you with no cash flow at all—or worse, […]

Hold on to your checkbooks: A tsunami of foreclosures could be about to hit the market. Although we’ve heard these rumors before, this time could be different. That’s because President […]

The national debt just hit a dangerous new milestone, surpassing GDP—and the last time this happened, we just ended a world war. You already know the U.S. is heavily in […]

Most Americans are worried about money. Paying the bills, having enough for retirement, and being able to afford emergency expenses. And, like many of us, you may have grown up […]

Tired of your rental properties making just $50 or $100 a month? What if you could squeeze several thousand dollars out of the same properties instead? That’s exactly what today’s […]

Imagine two investors, Grinding Gretchen and Relaxed Rachel, who both start with $50,000 to invest.  Most people—including Gretchen—think they’ll sprint or trip based on market timing, hustle, luck, or choosing […]

The popular train of thought amongst real estate investors is to delay paying off the mortgage on your personal residence in lieu of investing money in rentals to generate more […]

U.S. home prices have officially turned negative. For many months, sellers have resisted adjusting to current market conditions—until now. This could bring short-term pain for flippers and sellers, but overall, […]

Brett Hundley doesn’t want an employer or a nine-to-five job. Ever. At just 32 years old, he has already retired from one career and is now chasing the freedom and […]

You don’t need a huge savings account or even a ton of life experience to start investing in real estate. At just 18 years old, today’s guest used her entire […]

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. […]

Need help estimating rehab costs? This is a huge unknown for many rookie investors. But not to worry—in this episode, we’ll show you how to do this as accurately as […]

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. But […]

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 hand, […]

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 […]