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Jun 23, 2022Aug 07, 2023 Remen Okoruwa

10 Markets To Keep An Eye On In 2022

Finding cities with the highest rental appreciation is crucial if you want to make a profitable investment in the rental market. Even in an expensive housing market, finding suitable buy-and-hold…

Jun 22, 2022Mar 17, 2023 Lindsay Frankel

Tracking the Fed: Why Did It Take So Long to Act?

A perfect storm has been brewing in the U.S. economy. Supply constraints coupled with increased demand built up during the pandemic have led to rapid inflation. The Fed is now…

Jun 15, 2022Aug 07, 2023 Dave Meyer

CPI Report Gives Alarming Inflation News: Is a Recession Next?

Last week, the Bureau of Labor released data showing the Consumer Price Index (CPI)—the most commonly used measure of inflation—rose 8.6% higher in May 2022 compared to May 2021. This is up…

Jun 02, 2022Aug 07, 2023 J Scott

Why Is Inflation So High? Why Was 2008 Different?

There’s a lot of uncertainty surrounding the economy, real estate market, and the role of inflation in the economic environment. When it comes to inflation, it’s important to identify how…

May 31, 2022Aug 07, 2023 Dave Meyer

Inventory Shortage Could Continue As Interest Rates Rise and Homeowners Feel “Locked-In”

As the Federal Reserve aggressively raises interest rates and bond yields climb, we are leaving behind the era of ultra-low mortgage rates that prevailed from 2020 through the end of…

May 25, 2022Aug 07, 2023 Dave Meyer

Biden Administration Looks to Reduce Home Prices With Housing Supply Action Plan

Last week, the Biden Administration unveiled the Housing Supply Action Plan (HSAP), a new proposal that aims to make homeownership and renting more affordable. The median home price in the United States has risen…

May 23, 2022Aug 07, 2023 Andrew Syrios

Investing In a Volatile Economy: Is Real Estate Still an Option?

This is by no means the worst economy we’ve ever seen. But with the exception of the first few months after the beginning of COVID-19, it is almost certainly the…

May 20, 2022Aug 07, 2023 J Scott

Our Inflation Dilemma: What The Fed Won’t Tell You

I’m about to tell you everything the Fed doesn’t want to say to you. Let’s start with the obvious: Most of us don’t like to see interest rates rise. Sure, it’s…

May 13, 2022Jan 05, 2024 Dave Meyer

Is The Housing Market About to Collapse? What Investors Need to Know

It seems like every media outlet, and perhaps every person on Earth, is debating if the housing market is going to crash soon. While the truth is that no one…

May 06, 2022Aug 07, 2023 Matt Myre

How Cody Davis Acquired 81 Units By The Time He Turned 21

At 19 years old, Cody Davis purchased his first rental property. Before turning 22, his portfolio included 81 units. In an interview with David Greene and Henry Washington on the BiggerPockets…

Apr 27, 2022Mar 18, 2023 Andrew Syrios

War, Rampant Inflation, Runaway Money Supply: How Did Housing Get So Hot?

The real estate market is still as hot as its ever been. Despite rising interest rates over the past few months, the market continues to set new records. Many anecdotes point to it…

Mar 25, 2022Mar 18, 2023 Matt Myre

California’s 25% Speculation Tax: What It Means For Real Estate Investors And Homeowners

Californians might be facing new taxes, again. Waves were stirred last week when Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) introduced the California Speculation Act (AB 1771). The bill is the Assembly’s…