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Signs That Your Rents Will Slow (or Grow) in 2026/2027
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- Posted on August 13, 2026
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National rent prices are down year-over-year, but that’s not telling the whole story. Different properties in different markets are seeing an opposite reality. Some markets are seeing 3%-5% rent increases, […]
This Couple Replaced Their Salaries with 9 Rental Properties (In Just 4 Years)
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- Posted on August 12, 2026
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Chris and Ksenia Kim had always wanted to own rental properties, but planning for a family and reaching a breaking point with work travel got them to finally take action. […]
10 “Hidden” Signs of a High-Upside Rental Property (Buy These in 2026)
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- Posted on August 12, 2026
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The “regular” rental property you’re thinking of buying? It may not look like anything special here in 2026, but it could be worth tens or even hundreds of thousands of […]
How to Buy a Rental Property with 5% Down or Less (5 Ways)
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- Posted on August 12, 2026
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You’ve probably heard that you need a 20% down payment to buy a rental property. But for the average rookie, that’s just not a viable way to build a real […]
A Buyer’s Summer Is “On” as Asking Prices See Steepest Decline Since 2017
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on August 11, 2026
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Most investors understand that real estate is local. While the national headlines usually tell one story, regional and local data often tell a very different one. This week’s headlines […]
Short Sales Are on the Rise Nationwide, Offering Investors Bargain Deals—Here’s What You Need to Know
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- Posted on August 10, 2026
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In the heady days following the 2008 real estate collapse, entire seminars were devoted to short sales. Investors walked out with binders filled with scripts on how to talk to […]
From a $35K Salary to Three Properties in Two Years: How Flo Jacque Built Her Portfolio
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- Posted on August 10, 2026
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Name Flo Jacques Location North Carolina (Raleigh-Durham area) Occupation Full-time real estate broker and investor (former college admissions counselor) Assets Four properties, including a primary residence, a single-family rental, a […]
Rentals Replaced My Income in 11 Years (Even After Making Every Mistake)
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on August 10, 2026
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In just 11 years, Aaron Murphy has replaced his and his wife’s income with repeatable, long-term rental properties. No complicated strategy. No huge windfall of cash. He made serious mistakes […]
What Most Rookies Get Wrong When Picking a Rental Market (Rookie Reply)
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on August 10, 2026
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Once you’ve decided you want to invest in real estate, the questions only get harder. How do you choose a real estate market? How much will repairs really cost? Should […]
If I had to start over: My 90 days to momentum step-by-step guide
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- Posted on August 9, 2026
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There are no shortcuts, secret hacks or overnight success formulas, Jimmy Burgess writes. There are simply proven habits executed consistently over time.
The big reset: Now Streaming
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- Posted on August 9, 2026
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Learn the latest on how to win in the current (and future) real estate market from some of the industry’s biggest names.
Weak July jobs report has a silver lining for buyers
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on August 9, 2026
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The July jobs report fell below expectations. However, it could encourage the Fed to hold rates steady, potentially easing affordability.
Spokane agents jump into action as wildfires devastate housing
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on August 9, 2026
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A series of fast-moving wildfires tore through northwest Spokane Saturday, destroying hundreds of buildings and forcing evacuations.
Layoffs, leadership changes, NAR conversations: Inman Top 5
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- Posted on August 9, 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.
REMAX shrinks in its final quarter as an independent company
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- Posted on August 9, 2026
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Revenue fell 5.8 percent and U.S. agent count hit its lowest level in at least two years as shareholders prepare to vote Aug. 14 on the sale to The Real Brokerage.




