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Jeff Vasishta

Jeff is a career journalist who has written for many publications over two decades, including Rolling Stone, Billboard, The Independent, Variety, Dirt.com, The Real Deal, and many more. Having a perpetually curious mind, he also writes about real estate, music, books, and renewable energy, including electric cars.

Throughout much of his writing career, Jeff has also been an active real estate investor, buying, selling, flipping, and leasing out property in Brooklyn, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. He remains involved in real estate to this day, most recently graduating from flipping single-family homes to rezoning and developing a multi-unit building in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Politics & Policy 4 min read

Aug 02, 2024Sep 09, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

Senator Warren’s New Bill Includes Estate Tax Hikes, Private Equity Crackdowns, and Incentives

The American Housing and Mobility Act would use estate tax increases to incentivize development.

Economics 5 min read

Jul 31, 2024Jul 31, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

The Fed Is Planning to Cut Rates Soon. Here’s How Investors Should Prepare.

All signs seem to point to a September federal rate cut. It's likely to be the first step toward a revived housing market, but how should investors prepare?

Short-Term Rentals 4 min read

Jul 26, 2024Sep 18, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

My Tenant Was Airbnbing Their Apartment Without Me Knowing. It Happens More Than You Think.

Renting has its horror stories, and sometimes it gets out of control. Jeff gives us an inside look at what happened when one of his tenants rented out his property…

Real Estate Trends 1 min read

Jul 26, 2024Jul 26, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

Mortgage Rate Gaps: Tracking the States With the Tightest Lock-In Effects

With higher interest rates, the lock-in effect has created a low inventory environment. Homeowners in these states are the most locked-in.

Housing Markets 7 min read

Jul 24, 2024Sep 10, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

12 Cities You’ll Regret You Didn’t Invest In 10 Years From Now

Now that the pandemic boom is over, it's time to scope out the next set of markets gearing up for a boom.

Politics & Policy 4 min read

Jul 24, 2024Jul 24, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

Foreign Investment Curbed by Proposed Housing Rule, But It Comes With Potential Consequences for American Investors

The Treasury Department's proposed rule would make it harder for foreign investors to purchase land near military installations, adding to a 2018 law. The cascading effects could also impact Americans.