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Where Should You Park Cash Between Real Estate Deals?
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on July 30, 2026
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Sponsored by Connect Invest. If you’ve ever gone in as an LP on a syndication, you already know this trade. The GP does the underwriting, manages the asset, and handles […]
Fannie Mae IPO Could Have Serious Side Effects on Mortgage Rates
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- Posted on July 30, 2026
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Nearly 50% of mortgages in the U.S. flow through Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac—but a push from the Trump Administration could sell shares of these government enterprises and put them […]
The Rental Market Flipped: 9 Numbers Every Landlord Needs to Know in 2026
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- Posted on July 30, 2026
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Sponsored by Avail For most of 2020 to 2023, you could raise the rent, barely try to market a unit, and still fill it by the weekend. That is gone. […]
Stuck at 10 Loans? Why Scaling Investors Need a Financing Plan From Day 1
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- Posted on July 29, 2026
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Here’s a common, nasty-surprise scenario many beginner investors have to confront: An investor with a few properties makes a move to expand their portfolio. They have an excellent credit score […]
How to Replace a $65,000 Salary with Rental Property Cash Flow (Step by Step)
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- Posted on July 29, 2026
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If you’re trading your time for a paycheck and depending on someone else for financial “security,” real estate investing could be your way out, and the path to true financial […]
How Much One “Ordinary” Rental Property Has Made Me in the Last 6 Years
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- Posted on July 29, 2026
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Real estate investors often talk about cash flow, or the profits from flipping a house, but rarely the total impact that buying a rental property and holding it for multiple […]
New Construction Falls to 5-Year Low as Price Floor Nears
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- Posted on July 28, 2026
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This isn’t a “good” housing market for anyone. Affordability remains a major barrier to homeownership. Sellers aren’t getting what they want for their homes. Now, builders are signaling that the […]
Ethereum outperforms Bitcoin as Bitmine buys 9,946 ETH
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on July 27, 2026
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Ethereum gained 24% in the past month, beating Bitcoin’s 8% rise. BitMine increased its holdings with a purchase of 9,946 ETH. Spot Ethereum ETF inflows continue to support ETH demand. Ethereum has extended its recent rally, outperforming Bitcoin over the past month as institutional demand continues to strengthen. The latest boost came after BitMine Immersion […]
Deal Diary: 9 Years, 39 Doors, and $20K a Month in Cash Flow—Here’s How Jefferson Simmons Built His Portfolio
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- Posted on July 27, 2026
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Name Jefferson Simmons Location Manhattan, Kansas Occupation Full-time real estate investor (former underwriter, Realtor, and university fundraiser) Assets 17 properties, 39 doors, $20,000/month in cash flow Investment strategy Single-family and […]
Cash Flow vs. Appreciation: What Should Beginners Focus on? (Rookie Reply)
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- Posted on July 27, 2026
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You’ve read the books. You’ve listened to the podcasts. But you still don’t feel “ready” to invest in real estate. You’re not alone! This is one of the most common […]
One Rental Property Saved Me From My 100-Hour Workweeks
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- Posted on July 27, 2026
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Picture this: working two jobs, sleeping during your breaks, and still showing up every single day because you’ve already decided what your life looks like on the other side! That’s […]
The “Repeatable” Strategy That Helped Him Buy 6 Rentals in 6 Months (Working 9-5)
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- Posted on July 27, 2026
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Worried you’ll come up short in retirement? When Brian Waters ran the numbers, he realized he was still decades away from being able to leave his nine-to-five. He needed a […]
Homes Are Selling for Much Less Than You Think | July 2026 Housing Market Update
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- Posted on July 24, 2026
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We’ve reached the midway point of 2026, and with six months of housing market data to pull from, one thing is clear: the headlines don’t match reality. The media is […]
Making $3,000/Month Cash Flow (Per Property) with This Scalable Rental Strategy
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on July 24, 2026
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One of the biggest mistakes new investors make is analyzing rental properties for the best-case scenario. Today’s guest does the opposite. He plans for the worst, and it’s the reason […]
You Can Retire with Even Less (Only Using Real Estate)
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- Posted on July 23, 2026
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The average American will not be able to retire. 50% are going into their golden years with less than $500,000—significantly short of what would even be considered a livable retirement […]





