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3 Paid-Off Rentals: The “Boring” (But Proven) Path to Financial Freedom

Financial freedom with three rental properties? It almost sounds too easy, but it’s reality for today’s guest, who went from making roughly $11 an hour to having more than enough […]

‘The integration is the innovation’: Compass’ Rory Golod on rolling out the Home Platform

Compass Home Platform’s next test is winning over Anywhere franchisees in 2027. Rory Golod on the rollout so far and a new AI-focused data pledge.

Compass files antitrust suit against CRMLS over listing rules

Compass filed an antitrust lawsuit against CRMLS on Friday and said it will pay MLS fines for agents at its company-owned brokerages who publicly market listings kept off the MLS.

Listing video that sells, buyer agent mistake that costs, buy vs. rent calculator that helps: Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

Too good to be true? DC joins others in cracking down on AI-edited listing photos

Councilmember Christina Hendricks has proposed a bill that requires agents to disclose the use of ‘altered images’ in their marketing materials.

Home prices top reasons homeowners stay put, survey finds

Forty-two percent of homeowners cite home prices or affordability as a reason they stay in their current homes, and 38 percent would move if market conditions improved, according to a Nationwide survey.

How to Turn Your Equity Into Rentals with a HELOC or Cash-Out Refi (Rookie Reply)

Pulling equity out of your home to buy your next rental can feel like free money, but it isn’t. Whether you use a HELOC or a cash-out refinance, if you […]

20% of Homes See Price Cuts (Sellers Face Reality) | Oct. 2026 Housing Market Update

Seller desperation just hit a recent peak, creating a major buying opportunity in the housing market. Over 20% of properties saw a price cut in the past four weeks, and […]

A Housing Market “Recovery” Is Further Away Than We Thought

The housing market isn’t going back to “normal” anytime soon. In fact, it could take significantly longer than many of us thought. Rates are around 7.5%, median home prices hover […]

From a $55K Rental to BiggerPockets CEO and Financial Freedom

16 years ago, Eric Augustyn had the same fear that keeps many of us up at night: What if I get fired? He had just survived the 2008 financial crash, […]

Long-Term Rentals: Everything You Need to Know Before You Self-Manage

Thinking about investing in long-term rentals? Finding the property is only half the battle. Getting it rent-ready, landing great tenants, and keeping everything running smoothly is where successful landlords get […]

The Risks, Myths, and IRS Concerns Real Estate Investors Worry About

If you own rental property, you’ve probably had that moment: You get a letter from the IRS, or you hear about someone else getting audited, and your stomach drops even […]

Nearly Half of Buyers Get Concessions as Fed Warns Prices Must Drop

A Fed official says what we’re all thinking: home prices must drop—and sellers seem to have gotten the message. Per a recent Redfin report, 44.7% of home sales included seller […]

From $12/Hour to 3 Rental Properties and Traveling the World

Anyone can invest in real estate. You don’t need a fancy degree, a big bank account, or a high-paying job to get started. Arden Williams and his then-girlfriend were both […]

He Doesn’t Own These Rentals (But They Helped Him Quit His Job)

Most rookies think you need dozens of rentals before you can walk away from your job. But what if the fastest way to replace your income didn’t require building a […]