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This is How “Hard Money” Loans Work (Banks for Investors) (Rookie Reply)

Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where Ashley Kehr and Tony J. Robinson answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook group. This time, we’re covering questions like: […]

Zillow Faces a New Major Lawsuit Over an Alleged Monopoly

If you want to buy, sell, or rent real estate in the U.S., Zillow appears to be the only game in town. That’s according to the Semrush Traffic Analytics tool, […]

Why Debt Funds May Be the Millionaire Shortcut You’re Overlooking

Most investors are chasing the wrong thing. Equity returns are delayed. Savings account interest is fading. And market volatility makes every dollar feel like a gamble.  Yet one vehicle quietly […]

AI Could Take Your Job, But It Can’t Take Your Real Estate

30% of all jobs could be affected by AI. And if you work in sales, marketing, software engineering, or really any other white-collar profession, there’s a chance your job will […]

This Housing Correction Could Last Years

The headlines say “slowdown,” but let’s call it what it is: a housing correction. Prices (in real terms) are slipping, days-on-market is stretching, and cooling is broadening across regions and […]

Bitcoin’s October slowdown masks underlying strength, analysts say

Bitcoin is lagging in October, but analysts say its stability signals strength. The “digital gold” is failing to rally alongside gold, which is hitting new highs. One analyst says a massive move, similar to late 2024, “will start very soon.” A strange and deceptive calm has settled over the Bitcoin market. While its analog cousin, […]

America’s Renters Are Constantly on the Move—Here’s How Landlords Can Keep Them Longer

Near the top of most landlord frustrations is when good tenants decide to move. It happens frequently, according to a new report by RentCafé, which reveals that 38% of tenants […]

Foreclosure Starts Are Up in Key States—What Do Early-Stage Filings Mean For Investors?

In real estate, timing is everything—and nowhere is that more true than in the foreclosure market. When a foreclosure filing first hits public records, it signals both distress for a […]

Passive Real Estate Investments Can Be Risky—These are the Red and Green Flags to Look For

Most passive real estate investments forecast returns in the 12%-20% range. Some come with high risk, while others come with low or moderate risk. The critical question for investors is, […]

How Much Do You Need to Invest to Replace Your Income with Rentals?

How much money do you need to invest to retire with real estate? We did the math, and it’s not as much as you’d think. In fact, in some markets, […]

10 Things You NEED as a DIY Landlord (Self-Managing Rentals)

Planning to self-manage your rental properties? There’s much more to it than just collecting rent checks! Even as a do-it-yourself (DIY) landlord, you’ll need help, so we’ve assembled a list […]

Crypto markets turn red after Trump threatens to halt cooking oil imports from China

The crypto market turned red after a new tariff threat from President Trump. Trump threatened to halt cooking oil imports from China over soybean purchases. Bitcoin fell 2.4 percent and Ether dropped 3.3 percent within an hour of the post. A single social media post has once again sent a jolt of fear through the […]

Housing Market Loses Steam, “National Buyer’s Market” Likely in 2026

The market is sending mixed signals, so what does that mean for buyers and sellers right now? Prices are cooling toward neutral, new listings are finally creeping up, pending sales […]

Beyond Bitcoin: How Asia’s new crypto playbook is breaking from the west

A reported $600 million BNB fund signals a shift in Asia’s crypto strategy. Asian institutions are favoring ‘infrastructure tokens’ over store-of-value. The West tokenizes TradFi, while the East builds crypto-native liquidity. On the surface, it looks like a straightforward bet on a crypto behemoth. The reported plan by China Renaissance to raise 600 million dollars […]

Cosmos Health expands Ethereum holdings to $1.8M under $300M digital assets facility

Cosmos Health boosts Ethereum investment to $1.8M under $300M digital asset plan. CEO Greg Siokas says firm remains committed to accelerating crypto acquisitions. Stock up 200% in six months as Cosmos expands in healthcare and digital finance. Cosmos Health Inc. (NASDAQ: COSM) has strengthened its position in digital assets with a fresh $300,000 purchase of […]