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Why Aren’t We Seeing Mortgage Rate Relief Yet?
If you’ve been watching the markets and wondering why mortgage rates remain stubbornly high—despite whispers of economic softening—you’re not alone. It’s mid-April and many expected mortgage rate relief by now.…
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How DOGE’s Targeting of CFPB and HUD Really Impacts Real Estate
It seems like almost everyone has a strong opinion on the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that fits in with the partisan divisions that have become so prominent…
Why Investing Out-of-State Can Help You Reach Your Investment Goals Faster
With countless investment options available today, choosing the right path to achieve your financial goals can feel overwhelming. Real estate remains one of the most reliable ways to build long-term…
How You Can Protect Your Investment Properties From Natural Disasters
Natural disasters seriously threaten rental properties, with hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and winter storms causing billions of dollars in yearly damages. For real estate investors, failing to prepare can lead to…
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How to Buy New Construction Properties With Low Money Down
Real estate typically requires a significant upfront investment, but what if you could buy new construction rental properties with little to no money down? By leveraging builder incentives, portfolio loans,…

Why is the Delinquency Rate For Commercial Real Estate Surging?
Before President Trump’s tariff announcement sent markets into a tizzy, the big news in the real estate world was that the surging rate of delinquency on commercial mortgage-backed securities, most…

Inflation Fears Soar to 1980s Levels, Consumer Sentiment Sharply Plummets
Consumer confidence collapses, China flashes its “nuclear option,” Zillow goes after secret listings, and uh oh, renovations could get even pricier—what does it all mean for your investments? Americans are…
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Real Estate Trends
Wish You Bought Real Estate in 2012? A Similar Opportunity Just Arrived in Multifamily
After reaching an all-time high in 2007, single-family home prices collapsed 27.4% until hitting a low in 2012. Since then, the Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index has exploded by…
A Secret Mortgage Blacklist From Fannie Mae is Blindsiding Condo Owners and Killing Deals
A secret blacklist? It sounds like something from a Netflix thriller. However, that’s the scenario unfolding when some condo owners have attempted to sell their homes and investments, according to…
Why Co-Buying is a Fast But Risky Investment Strategy
Buying real estate with friends or business partners often seems like a good idea, but it can be an exasperating experience when it goes wrong. With homeownership and investing becoming…
Opinion
How DOGE’s Targeting of CFPB and HUD Really Impacts Real Estate
It seems like almost everyone has a strong opinion on the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that fits in with the partisan divisions that have become so prominent…
The Threat Facing Real Estate Investors Today and Why Tenants Should Be Treated as Clients
When I first started investing in real estate around 2006 (yeah, I know, not a great time to start), the biggest dangers to the industry were things like interest rate…
How Capital Gains Taxes are Hurting More and More Homeowners
Recently, a fascinating discussion unfolded on the BiggerPockets forum. It concerns capital gains taxes and how homeowners who stay in their quickly appreciating homes are hit hard when it comes…
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I Bought My First Rental in 2021, Now I Have 19 and Replaced My Salary!
This high school football coach grew a real estate side hustle over the past four years that now replaces his W2 income. He did it making a median salary, all…

Home Renovation Q&A: Permits, Building a Scope of Work, & Managing Renovations
Does your rental property need some updating? Maybe you’re buying a house with unpermitted work, and you’ve got to go back and fix a few problems. Or, this could be…
The One True “Inflation-Proof” Investment (EVEN with Tariffs)
Inflation is eating away your net worth, and if you don’t do something about it, you could be worse off in the future. What’s the best inflation-proof investment to make…