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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 […]
When Passive Income Becomes a Massive Headache: The Major Mistakes Landlords Have Made and What They Did to Correct Them
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- Posted on July 22, 2026
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As seasoned investors will tell you, the phrase “passive income” is largely an oxymoron—like the term “easy money” or, for Brit transplants like me, the sentence, “I think England can […]
Most Mom-and-Pop Landlords Lose Money—Here’s Why, and What to Do Instead
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- Posted on July 22, 2026
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According to the media and average Americans, landlords are all rich, lazy leeches growing fat off of honest workers. It’s an easy narrative to spin. Too bad the numbers prove […]
Build vs. Buy: Which Is Best for Your First Rental?
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- Posted on July 22, 2026
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You don’t have to buy your first rental property—you can build one instead. Newer systems, fewer repairs, and that “brand new” feeling that tenants may pay more rent for. But…is […]
The Summer 2026 Rent-to-Payment Report: Where You Can Still Cash Flow With Real Estate
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- Posted on July 21, 2026
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Foreword by Dave Meyer In a new era of real estate investing, the old rules of thumb no longer work. Back in the day of cheap homes and high rents, […]
From Handwritten Letters to 14 Units: How a College Freshman With No Credit Built a Cash-Flowing Portfolio
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- Posted on July 21, 2026
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Name Logan George Location Tallahassee, Florida Occupation Insurance agency owner and real estate investor Assets 14 rental units, $7,900/month in cash flow Investment strategy Direct mail, cold-calling for off-market deals, […]
Zillow: $1,000/Month Cash Flow Exists in These Markets
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- Posted on July 21, 2026
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Zillow is seeing “signs of life” emerging in the housing market. Strong demand, days pending hitting pre-pandemic levels, and serious cash flow in specific markets. How long will this last, […]
Ethereum price forecast: ETH eyes $2,000 breakout as ETF inflows boost momentum
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on July 21, 2026
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Ethereum (ETH) has gained 8.8% in a week as momentum strengthened. BlackRock’s ETHA helped drive fresh spot ETF inflows. $2,000 remains Ethereum’s next major resistance level. Ethereum has extended its latest recovery, climbing above the $1,900 level and putting the $2,000 mark back into focus. The recovery comes after several weeks of improving price action, […]
She Bought the Property No One Wanted. It Had a Hidden Income Stream ($3K+/Month).
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on July 21, 2026
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People think you need a dozen rental properties to achieve financial freedom. You don’t. Buy the right property in the right location, and it may only take one. Just ask […]
Higher Interest Rates Are Turbocharging Short-Term Rental Profits, According to a New Report
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- Posted on July 20, 2026
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Editor’s Note: Thanks for reading! As a special offer for our readers, save $100 on your ticket to BPCON2026—BiggerPockets’ annual real estate investing conference—using code MYRE100 at checkout. Plot twist: Remember when everyone not […]
He Started with $5,000. Now He Owns 14 Rental Properties (And Quit His Job!)
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- Posted on July 20, 2026
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When Niyi Adewole got his first “real” job out of college, he had one goal: financial freedom. But when he asked his coworkers about the company 401(k), he left more […]
The Housing Market Is Shifting. Here’s What Rookies Should Do. (Rookie Reply)
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on July 20, 2026
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The housing market looks very different than it did just a year or two ago. Home prices are softening, rates have eased slightly from the highs of 2023 and 2024, […]
The biggest mistake sellers are making right now (and how you can help them avoid it)
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- Posted on July 20, 2026
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Although you can’t control rates, inventory or affordability, Jimmy Burgess writes, you can help your sellers navigate those realities.
Luxury buyers now expect home to function like a 5-star hotel
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- Posted on July 19, 2026
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Miltiadis Kastanis shows how branded developments are transforming buyer expectations and elevating the resident experience.
‘You’re all Tony Stark’: Rechat exec on AI and the Iron Man mindset
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- Posted on July 19, 2026
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Rechat’s Audie Chamberlain discusses how AI can cut weeks of marketing work into minutes, why “AI-powered” has become a meaningless term, and how to build an AI “chief of staff.”





