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Investors Are Rushing to New Jersey Despite High Taxes and Cost of Living—What’s Going On?
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- Posted on April 17, 2026
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At a time when property values are faltering around the country, New Jersey is experiencing something unique for a cold, high-tax state: soaring house prices. The Garden State saw 6% […]
The Markets Where Renters Have the Most Power—And What Investors Can Do About It
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- Posted on April 17, 2026
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If you’ve been fretting about unanswered postings for your vacant apartments, you’re not alone. According to new data from Apartments.com and Realtor.com, the rental outlook has been decidedly mixed over […]
Should You Buy a Single-Family Rental or a Duplex? (Rookie Reply)
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- Posted on April 17, 2026
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Looking to buy a rental property? First, you’ll need to decide between a single-family home and a small multifamily property. Which makes more money? And which is the better long-term […]
The War Has Changed the Housing Market | April 2026 Update
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- Posted on April 17, 2026
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The Iran War is already changing the housing market. Home sales have slowed, mortgage rates jumped back up, a reversal in crucial housing affordability is well underway—and we’re not done […]
Housing Market Reverses Gains as Sentiment Reaches 70-Year Low
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- Posted on April 16, 2026
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This could have profound effects on the housing market, and if you work or invest in real estate, you need to know what’s coming next. Energy shocks, high inflation, new […]
How to Save Up $50K Fast For a Downpayment
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on April 15, 2026
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One of the downsides to real estate is that the best ways to invest require a lot of money. If you buy properties directly, you’ll likely need at least $50,000 […]
Wealth is Pouring Into These Five States—What Does it Mean For Investing in Those Markets?
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on April 15, 2026
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You’ve probably heard the phrase “misery loves company.” Turns out, money loves it too. The latest IRS migration data, set to visuals on Realtor.com, show that well-heeled individuals are quietly […]
Ethereum price outlook: ETH faces 6% downside risk if $2,312 breaks
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- Posted on April 15, 2026
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Ethereum price falls to $2,325 on profit-taking after rising to $2,416. The repeated rejection at $2,360–$2,400 resistance weakens the overall momentum. Breaking below the key support at $2,312 could send ETH toward $2,173. After a rally that pushed Ethereum close to $2,416, things quickly changed, and now ETH sits around $2,325. This sharp drop near […]
Ken McElroy: 2008 Prices Return for These Properties
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on April 15, 2026
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This is not 2008 all over again…but the discounts are looking similar. A “slow unwinding” is beginning. Ken McElroy, a multi-decade real estate investor, owner of 10,000 rental units, and […]
The 5-Step Framework for Investing in Real Estate with Your Spouse (or Partner)
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- Posted on April 15, 2026
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Sometimes the biggest obstacle to buying a rental property isn’t finding real estate deals, or funding them, but getting your significant other on board! This is a major barrier for […]
These High-Inventory Markets Could “Swing Up” in the Next Cycle
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- Posted on April 14, 2026
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Could today’s weak housing markets become tomorrow’s winners? One particular real estate demand “cycle” says that it’s more than possible. Everyone has written off real estate markets where inventory has […]
How Property Taxes Impact Cash Flow—And Where Landlords Can Maximize Returns
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- Posted on April 13, 2026
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Real estate taxes are like piranhas constantly chomping away at the meat and bones of cash flow. There’s no way around them, and failure to pay can result in city […]
19 Units in 6 Years by Buying Small, Overlooked, $100K Rentals
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on April 13, 2026
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After having her second daughter, high school math teacher Christle Stezskal had a choice to make—keep working for little pay and give up the time she had with her young […]
He Lives Overseas, But His 3 Rentals Cash Flow While He Sleeps
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- Posted on April 13, 2026
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You don’t need hundreds of rental units to design the life you want. Today’s guest is busy traveling the world and only wants a handful of rental properties that can […]
Inheriting Tenants: How to Raise Rent & Protect Yourself (Rookie Reply)
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on April 12, 2026
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You’ve bought a rental property, but there’s one curveball: you’re inheriting tenants! On one hand, you’re able to start earning rental income on day one. But on the other […]





