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New agent, phantom buyers and the career-ending consequences
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- Posted on June 30, 2026
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A California agent created three fake offers to keep a luxury listing from expiring. Troy Palmquist and Summer Goralik look at how the scheme unraveled in their latest True Crimes of Real Estate episode.
Texting With Zach Lemaster: The 5%-Down New-Construction Rental Nobody’s Talking About
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on June 29, 2026
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A conversation with Zach Lemaster, founder and CEO of Rent to Retirement Most investors decided turnkey rentals were dead the morning mortgage rates crossed 7%. Cash flow evaporated, the math […]
Zero-Down Payment FHA Loans Could Be a Game Changer For Renters and Investors Alike, According to a New Report
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- Posted on June 29, 2026
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A zero-down FHA loan might sound too good to be true, but a new analysis from the nonprofit research group Urban Institute argues that allowing the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) […]
He Started Investing in His 40s, Now He’s on Track to Retire with Rentals
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- Posted on June 29, 2026
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Not everyone gets into real estate investing when conditions are perfect. Some, like our next guest, get in because they have no other choice. The path Brent Beard was on […]
3 Kids, Full-Time Job, $2M Portfolio: This Single Mom Did It in 6 Years!
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- Posted on June 29, 2026
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In just six years, this single mom of three became a self-made multimillionaire with rental properties. She didn’t start with a ton of cash; she worked full-time, and she often […]
I asked AI how to dominate a geographic farm. Its simple answer surprised me
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on June 28, 2026
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No shortcuts. No complicated funnels. Jimmy Burgess shares your no-fuss guide to becoming the most visible, valuable and trusted person in a specific area.
Compass sued by homebuyers over $475 transaction fee
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on June 27, 2026
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Compass Florida is facing a proposed class action lawsuit in Palm Beach County over a $475 transaction fee that homebuyers say was improperly added.
Bipartisan poll backs housing policies as ROAD Act awaits Trump
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on June 26, 2026
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Most Americans want the federal government to address housing costs. Whether the ROAD to Housing Act will become law depends on a president who has so far declined to sign it.
The pressure advantage: Turning discomfort into breakthrough performance
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- Posted on June 26, 2026
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Gain a clean decision-making framework to cut through distraction, align priorities and lead with purpose.
REMAX president joins ARA board as association lands 1st major franchise partner
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- Posted on June 26, 2026
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REMAX president Chris Lim joins the ARA board as the agent-first trade group lands its first major franchise partner and offers free first-year memberships to all U.S. REMAX agents.
Compass International Holdings COO: ‘I’ve been advocating for consumer choice for years’
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- Posted on June 26, 2026
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“I have always felt that a consumer should have a right to choose how they market their home,” the Compass International Holdings COO told Inman.
NAR’s suit, SERHANT.’s expansion, Congress’ ROAD Act: Inman Top 5
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- Posted on June 26, 2026
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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.
Mortgage Defaults and Foreclosures Are Surging in Key Markets: What Investors Need to Know
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on June 26, 2026
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Foreclosures are way up. According to HousingWire, they rose 14% year over year in May, while analytics and data site ATTOM reports a 26% jump in the first quarter compared […]
I Manage Everything in My Portfolio Myself. Here’s Why I Still Keep a Passive Sleeve.
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on June 26, 2026
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Presented in partnership with Connect Invest. I run a glamping and short-term rental portfolio in Texas, and I self-manage basically all of it. I take the direct bookings and answer […]
Where We’d Invest in Real Estate Right Now (12 Markets)
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on June 26, 2026
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New to investing in real estate? In an area that has high housing prices, tough landlord laws, or little-to-no cash flow potential? We’ve got you covered. We’re sharing 12 markets […]




