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Millions of Americans Should Keep Their Homes as Rentals, Not Sell. Here’s Why.
The higher interest rate environment has changed the answer to the “sell vs. keep” question, and every homeowner needs to run the math before selling.
The Resident Turnover Challenge: 5 Retention Strategies for Single-Family Rentals
Every investor wants 100% retention, but it’s not as easy as you’d wish. Here are the best strategies for getting as close as possible to it.
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Commercial Real Estate Investing

Commercial real estate investing differs in many ways from the more traditional residential real estate investing. Property income, expenses, and values are often calculated differently, and success in this business often requires speaking the language of commercial real estate fluently. In this section of the BiggerPockets Blog, you'll find articles that discuss every aspect of commercial real estate imaginable. From different types of lease agreements, financing solutions, and valuation methods, we've got it all. Authors in this section include commercial real estate investors with decades of experience.
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Buy an Apartment Building in 4 Steps

The first purchase of an apartment building can seem like an overwhelming endeavor for the buyer. There is a lot of information and terminology that is suddenly thrust upon the…