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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 […]

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 […]

Do you have ANY skills that could help fast-track your real estate investing journey? Many rookies do! Whether you’re good at finding deals, remodeling kitchens, or managing rental properties, there […]

This article is presented by Proper Insurance. Waterfront short-term rental properties rarely struggle with demand. Whether it is a lakefront cabin, beach house, or riverfront retreat, these homes command premium […]

Foreclosure markets tend to speak in stages. Early filings hint at pressure. Auction notices confirm momentum. And when Notices of Sale accelerate, it signals that distress is no longer theoretical—it’s […]

Investors with a sizable portfolio of single-family homes have been getting it from all sides recently. A new bill is adding yet more fuel to the fire. Legislation targeting single-family […]

The next recession is already here. You may not see it, but you definitely feel it. Companies are quietly letting go of dozens or hundreds of workers at a time, […]

This is the proven path to becoming a real estate millionaire, retiring early, and gaining complete financial independence. It’s not hard, but it takes time, work, and forethought. If you […]

What if your next tenant wasn’t a short-term guest or a Section 8 renter but the U.S. government? You’re about to hear about a real estate business that makes not […]

This article is presented by Steadily. You analyzed the deal on the new rental property, ran the numbers, negotiated hard, got it under contract, and closed. You took a long […]

Could the war in Iran reverse all the interest rate relief we’ve received throughout the past year? With oil shooting up in price, unintended consequences could trickle down to your […]

This article is presented by Cost Segregation Guys. If you spend any time in real estate investing circles, you have probably heard someone mention cost segregation in a conversation about […]

Wait, isn’t everyone meant to be leaving California? So why is the Golden State racking up new investors? What’s more, these investors aren’t Wall Street heavy hitters with bottomless pockets […]

Feel like you’re still years away from investing in real estate? Maybe you’ve got shaky finances, or you think you need more education. Today’s guest was practically broke and sleeping […]

This investor started with $0 in the bank, waited tables to buy rental properties, secretly moved into a retirement community to save money on rent, and borrowed a down payment […]

Mortgage rates have hit their lowest levels in three years, and while that should be a cause for celebration from prospective homebuyers, it hasn’t translated into greater sales. In fact, […]

As if house prices and insurance weren’t expensive enough, throw soaring property taxes in the mix, and you have the holy trinity of unaffordability, eating into cash flow like termites […]

If you know these 10 things before you start investing in real estate, you’ll reach financial freedom faster, make more money with fewer rentals, and keep your stress levels in […]

Is 2026 quietly shaping up to be a great time to buy a rental property? Following a sluggish year for home sales, the housing market could become “unstuck” in 2026, […]

Real estate trends usually announce themselves loudly. There’s a new buzzword, a viral tweet, a flood of “this is the next big thing” posts. Monthly rentals arrived quietly. They just […]

This article is presented by RentRedi. Most DIY landlords are more organized than they give themselves credit for. You likely have a spreadsheet for rent tracking, leases saved in folders, […]

The housing market is split. Some real estate markets are seeing low inventory, rising prices, and fierce buyer competition. Others are seeing steep price cuts, desperate sellers, underwater owners, and […]

Rental investing isn’t passive. I know firsthand—I once owned 20+ rental properties.  It takes a ton of work to buy them, stabilize them, and manage them, year in and year […]

Out-of-town buyers are no longer a niche market. They are the market. Those who are old enough might remember their first pre-2008 investment seminar from old-school gurus like Robyn Thompson […]

This could turn an average real estate deal into a home run, and it’s nothing you can’t do right now. Today, we’re giving you seven tips to save thousands (if […]

Many rookies are freaked out by the thought of tackling rental renovations and things going south. But what if there were ways to lower your risk, save money, and almost […]

Remember all those homes that were “delisted” in the fall and winter? The homes that sellers took off the market when they couldn’t get the price they wanted? Well, now, […]

Most people think short-term rentals begin and end with Airbnb. Maybe Airbnb and VRBO, if they’re feeling advanced. But some of the most profitable hosts I know don’t rely on […]

After many years of back-and-forth, the quest to end property taxes has intensified. Last year, BiggerPockets reported on eight states that were weighing options to reform or outright eliminate property […]

This might be the smartest small real estate portfolio strategy we’ve ever heard. Today’s guest has done the seemingly impossible—gotten rental properties for one dollar, used dirt to cover his […]

Think building a portfolio or “retiring” with real estate is too far out of reach? Just eight years ago, today’s guest was graduating from college and starting a full-time job. […]

Any guesses which cities are at the top of RentCafe.com’s hottest rental markets at the start of 2026? Miami? Phoenix? Austin? Try Cincinnati, Atlanta, and Minneapolis. They indicate a quiet […]

Want to finally buy a rental property in 2026? You’ve listened to the podcast. You’ve read the books. But what’s the best way to actually start? Today, we’re pulling back […]

Four rental properties by age 40? It’s possible, and if you can achieve it, your financial future will change forever. Henry and I have done it—both of us were able […]

This article is presented by Proper Insurance. As a real estate investor, you likely already know quite a bit about the importance of landlord insurance for your rental properties. You […]

This article is presented by Dominion Financial. Here’s something most real estate investors figure out the hard way: The best deals don’t go to the highest bidder. They go to […]

There’s a ticking time bomb for the U.S. housing market that nobody is talking about. It’s the biggest existential threat to home prices and housing demand, and it (arguably) can’t […]

This article is presented by Avail. Did you know that if you’re a landlord, February is life’s gift to you in terms of getting your business finances in order? Understandably, […]

Okay, so liar loans and the opportunity to buy a home in a deceased relative’s name might not be coming back anytime soon. However, the wild-and-windy lending days of the […]

Still stuck on step one in your investing journey? There are countless success stories from investors who started five, 10, or 20 years ago. But getting started in 2026 is […]

There are six numbers you need to know before buying a rental property. We run these numbers before we buy any investment, and knowing all six gives you the highest […]

Foreclosure activity doesn’t end quietly—and December 2025 proved that point emphatically. After a relatively mixed fall, Foreclosure Starts jumped sharply nationwide, rising nearly 19% month over month and more than […]

New York City has always been known as a tough town for landlords. It’s about to get tougher. The city’s new mayor, Zohran Momdani, is putting “bad landlords” with outstanding […]

Many of President Trump’s tariffs have been canceled—and the housing market could stand to benefit. Could this be yet another sign that inflation is slowing and that mortgage rates can […]

This article is presented by Figure. One of the most asked questions by rookie investors is, “How do I grow my portfolio if my income is low or unstable?”  Obviously, […]

Think you need a trust fund, seed money, or a rich uncle to invest in real estate? You don’t! With just 10 years of simple, “boring” investing, rental properties could […]

Homebuyers are getting the biggest discounts on properties in over 12 years—and it’s only getting started. At this point, nobody can refute that a full-on buyer’s market has arrived. Homes […]

The combination of foreclosures and falling housing prices is like throwing chum into the water for a group of hungry sharks eager for deals. In some states, as mortgages slip […]

Should you use your home equity to buy a rental property? Whether it’s your primary residence or another investment property, this strategy could help you scale faster. But between a […]

Homebuyers are getting the biggest discounts on properties in over 12 years—and it’s only getting started. At this point, nobody can refute that a full-on buyer’s market has arrived. Homes […]

Big economic news dropped last week: labor data, inflation rates, and huge jobs revisions. All of these are already impacting the housing market, but could new numbers cause an even […]

Despite stock markets hovering around record highs, investors are feeling jittery. You can see it in consumer confidence collapsing to its lowest level since 2014, as well as in the […]

There’s nothing that unifies opposing political factions faster than seeing homeless encampments in American cities. That’s why the Housing for the 21st Century Act has cleared the U.S. House of […]

Want to buy your first rental property in 2026? You’ve come to the right place! Whether you dream of becoming a “small and mighty” investor or building a large real […]

Single-family vs. multifamily rental properties—which gets you to financial freedom faster? A rookie real estate investor is wondering what he should do for his first rental property. Multifamily rentals can […]

Everyone hears “five Airbnbs in five years” and immediately pictures some kind of motivational speaker montage. You know the one: And then year two hits: So, no. Getting to five […]

“Follow the money” is cogent advice for investors deciding which Sunbelt state to invest in. Unlike in previous years, however, the money trail leads not to Florida or Texas but […]

Rental property financing is becoming much easier. For years, seven and eight-percent rates made it brutal to make deals work. But now, things are changing—for the better. Mortgage rates in […]

If you want financial freedom faster, you need to stop buying rentals and start buying rental portfolios. Most people have never thought about it. Instead, they slowly build their rental […]

The what-ifs of real estate investing keep many rookies on the sidelines indefinitely. But when today’s guest determined his “safe” nine-to-five was just as uncertain as buying a rental property, […]

This episode alone could save you hundreds, thousands, or tens of thousands in taxes—all with 100% legal means. If you own a rental property, you could be paying significantly less […]

Stuck at one rental property? Maybe you spent years saving for that first down payment, and now, your funds are depleted. Where do you go from here? Not to worry—we’ll […]

Looking for an affordable, cash-flowing market earmarked for major development and a projected population and economic surge? Grand Rapids, Michigan, could fit the bill. Among the new projects planned in […]

This could be the most important shift in the housing market in years. Something truly remarkable just happened that will impact almost every facet of real estate. The “Housing for […]

For most of us, the frenzied bidding wars and constant price hikes of the post-pandemic housing boom are recent memories. That’s why it might come as a surprise to find […]

What if you could create home equity and cash flow out of nothing? It’s not magic. We’ve done it hundreds of times, and most real estate investors still think it’s […]

If you’re like most rookies, you probably won’t buy a rental property in 2026. After all, there are too many things working against you: high mortgage rates, fewer deals, and […]

When foreclosure activity reaches the REO stage, it represents the outcome of financial distress. The homeowner is no longer in the picture, the auction process has concluded, and the lender […]

Every time I’ve tried to get “clever” and pick “the next hot investment,” life crammed some humble pie down my throat. I don’t do that anymore.  In my stock investments, […]

The “lock-in effect” is finally starting to break, and Americans are moving yet again. But, where are they going? The top cities people are moving to aren’t what you’d expect—in […]

Think you’re too busy to own rental properties? Real estate investing doesn’t have to dominate your time or energy. Today’s guest is living proof, having built a three-property rental portfolio […]

One property can change your entire life. Less than a decade after buying your first, you could be completely financially free, like today’s guest, who has one piece of advice: […]

This article is presented by RentRedi. When I bought my first rental, I was determined to self-manage. Not because I loved property management, but because I wanted to learn. I wanted […]

Solo living is no longer a state enforced on a spouse when their other half passes away, but increasingly a lifestyle choice many Americans prefer or have found themselves in […]

California Governor Gavin Newsom has rarely been in lockstep with the federal government recently, but they agree on one issue: stopping corporate investors from buying single-family homes. Investors in California […]

Money. It’s the first BIG hurdle every rookie faces when buying a rental property. Can’t put 20% down? Maybe you don’t need to! Welcome to another Rookie Reply! We’re back […]

Renting vs. buying a house. Everyone has the debate completely wrong, and it’s costing Americans their financial freedom. “Live in Los Angeles? Guess you have to rent. Live in the […]

A new Fed Chair has been nominated—and he could do what no Fed has done before. Kevin Warsh, the youngest Fed governor appointed, serving during the Great Financial Crisis, is […]

Get ready to rumble! There’s an epic fight brewing among real estate portals, with established players facing off against mega-brokerages that are attempting to corner the market and keep exclusive […]

As rhetoric about incoming Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has investors dreaming about basement-level interest rates, the words of hip-hop legends Public Enemy could be worth remembering: “Don’t believe the […]

Ashley just did her worst real estate deal. Ever. We always talk about the good real estate deals, but what about the bad deals? The rental properties with the nightmare […]

There are five rental property loans nobody talks about. 99% of people have never heard of them. 0% down payments. 5% interest rates. No W-2 needed. The loans we’re talking […]

This type of rental property is seeing “explosive” demand. But, they’re cheaper than many regular rental properties, get 30% more rent, and take less work than vacation rentals. More and […]

Depreciation has been the gift that keeps on giving for President Donald Trump and his many real estate investments. Now, it appears that everyday American homeowners could enjoy some of […]

This article is presented by Proper Insurance. Airbnb has become more than a place to earn a bit of cash from strangers crashing in your spare room. In the last […]

A real estate gold rush is coming to a town near you—only this time there won’t be shiny nuggets glinting in the sunlight amongst the sound of picks and shovels, […]

Eight rental properties. That’s all you need to retire early. Don’t believe us? Today’s guest went from corporate life to early retirement, generating over $100,000 per year in cash flow […]

Tired of working a nine-to-five job that dominates your time and energy? You could be closer to financial freedom than you think, even if you’re like today’s guest—living alone, working […]

Most short-term rental hosts wake up and do the same thing: check occupancy, tweak pricing, and hope the bookings keep rolling in. Meanwhile, they’re missing six much easier ways to […]

Real estate investors and their accountants have turned tax avoidance into a fine art, with a sophisticated panoply of techniques designed to keep Uncle Sam’s cloying hands at bay. However, […]

Mortgage rates have dropped recently, which is great news for rookies looking to buy a rental property. But is NOW the right time for a cash-out refinance? On one hand, […]

Every new real estate investor asks one question: How much cash flow should my rental property make? For years, you’d hear things like “$200 per month per door” or “it […]

The 18-year real estate cycle calls for a crash in 2026. It correctly predicted the 2008 crash, it was right for decades in a row in the 1800s, and many […]

All information summarized in this article comes from the official HUD report titled: Annual Report to Congress Regarding the Financial Status of the Federal Housing Administration Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund […]

President Donald Trump hasn’t completely prohibited Wall Street’s institutionalized investors from buying single-family homes in America, but he’s made it very hard for them to do so. In the process, […]

Is a $100,000 rental property ever worth it? We see so many markets across the country that sport cheap rental properties. But, are you really just buying a problem that […]

Do you want to own not one rental property, or two, but an entire real estate portfolio that gives you financial freedom? Then, you’re going to need help as you […]

This could open up homebuying for millions of Americans. The question is: Is it worth it? A new housing proposal from the Trump administration adds yet another lever that first-time […]

Hammers at the ready! After a stagnant few years, fix-and-flipping, along with its investment cousin, BRRRR-ing, might be poised for a comeback in 2026. The perfect storm of lower interest […]

President Donald Trump has been accused of many things recently. Being short of ideas—whether good or bad—is not one of them. However, after touting 50-year mortgages, proposing to stop large […]

Fear you’ll never be able to invest in real estate because of money, credit, or bad timing? This single mom lost her house and had a 200 credit score, yet […]

At age 47, Neil Whitney and his wife were living paycheck to paycheck—one bad day away from losing everything. Now, less than ten years later, he’s financially free with $8,000/month […]

Source First (Teacher Rule!): Everything you’re about to learn comes from one textbook: Annual Report to Congress Regarding the Financial Status of the Federal Housing Administration Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund […]

A stairway to heaven? Maybe. Higher cash flow for California landlords might be as simple as changing the number of enclosed staircases required in small multifamily buildings.  That’s the debate […]

Buying a rental property in another city, county, or state? Then, you’re going to need boots on the ground in that market to help find, fix, and manage your investment […]

Buyers just got even more in control, and it’s excellent news for investors. Homes are now sitting on the market for the longest time in a decade, with sellers accepting […]

Every few years, travel quietly changes its personality. Not in a dramatic, sky-is-falling kind of way. More like when you show up at your favorite restaurant and realize they raised […]

Extreme weather is increasingly raining down on real estate transactions, with insurers and lenders kicking up storms and killing deals if a new metric—a climate disaster score—doesn’t offer a sunny […]

We’re always talking about residential real estate. But what about that “other” market, the one worth $24 trillion? It’s no secret that commercial real estate has had one of its […]

Can’t break into real estate investing? Maybe you don’t have enough money to buy a rental property or the track record of a confident investor. Thankfully, there’s a way to […]

Last year, Scott Trench, former BiggerPockets CEO, made a big bet on real estate—selling $1,000,000 in stocks to buy rentals instead. A year later, he’s on the show, and we’ve […]

Eviction filings are up nationally, eclipsing pre-pandemic highs that could well test the rental market for years to come, while landlords struggle with elevated expenses. During and after the COVID-19 […]

For the last seven years, my wife and I went from basically no assets to a roughly $1 million net worth. And we did it entirely through saving money and […]

Condos could be the sleeper real estate investment you never thought you needed. If you’re looking to buy a severely discounted asset to capitalize on cash flow, a condo might […]

The housing market is unaffordable. But the Trump administration is trying to change that. The question is: Will any of their proposals actually work? Trump’s housing policy is clear: make […]

Feel trapped at a nine-to-five job that promises “success” but robs you of all joy, peace, and freedom? Today’s guest was in the same boat, but when everything came to […]

Over $20,000 per month in pure cash flow from just eight rental properties—all achieved in around a decade. Dion McNeeley did it and has inspired thousands of others to repeat […]

The 10,000-pound search gorilla that is Alphabet’s Google has officially entered the real estate portal chat. While Google has long influenced how consumers discover homes online, a new test from […]

America’s tipping point for small investors might come not from a sudden drop in interest rates or a deluge of new construction, but from something far simpler: For the first […]

We’ve got THE “secret” to getting more cash flow from your rental property. Ready? Put more money down! It’s an obvious solution, but is putting 30%, 40%, or more really […]

If we could invest in real estate anywhere in the country, where would we put our money? It’s a new year, and markets have already shifted, changing where the best […]

The announcement that President Donald Trump plans to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds using cash reserves at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is the latest White House strategy to […]

Slow doesn’t have to mean no cash flow. Just because most experts have predicted a monotonous real estate market for 2026, with no crash or boom, doesn’t mean there aren’t […]