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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Will Allow Rent and Utility Payments to Influence Credit Scores, Making Rent-to-Own Deals for Tenants More Feasible for Landlords
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on May 1, 2026
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The rent-to-own strategy has proven to be a trusted way for investors to sell their properties to tenants at a profit. What’s not usually so trusted in these scenarios is […]
How to Fail at Real Estate Investing in 2026
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on May 1, 2026
- investing
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If you want to generate passive income with rental properties, reach financial freedom, and make the most money with the least stress, do not do any of these six things. […]
Spring Housing Market Update: Deals Are Getting Better (Will It Last?)
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on April 30, 2026
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We’ve got new data on the Spring housing market, and it’s…well, complicated. The monthly data shows more of the same: a sluggish housing market with negative home price growth. […]
BRRRR vs. Turnkey: Which Rental Strategy Actually Wins? (Not What You Think)
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on April 30, 2026
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Before you buy your first rental property, you’ll need to pick an investing strategy. Should you opt for the convenience of a turnkey rental property or swing for more upside […]
Deed Theft and Fraudulent Tax Lien Sales Are Spreading—Here’s How to Make Sure You Don’t Fall Victim
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on April 29, 2026
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Because of the large sums of money involved, real estate is a fertile hunting ground for scammers, and one of the most profitable scams is spreading outwards from New York: […]
What a Cost Segregation Study Actually Does
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on April 29, 2026
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This article is presented by Cost Segregation Guys. If you own investment property, you have probably heard the term “cost segregation” thrown around at real estate meetups or on podcasts. […]
He Bought 50 Rentals, Then Stopped to Do This (Makes $5,000/Month Per Deal)
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on April 29, 2026
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Struggling to find cash flow these days? You’re not the only one. Today’s guest built a portfolio of 50 rental properties before margins started getting thin, but one giant pivot […]
Flippers Are Feeling Most Bullish in Months, Here’s Why
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on April 28, 2026
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Buyers are waiting out the market, mortgage rates are rising again, and the economy seems as unstable as ever. So why are house flippers feeling bullish about investing in 2026? […]
From Extreme Job Burnout to Breakthrough with 2 Rentals (He Quit His W2)
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on April 28, 2026
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Feel stuck in a career that’s slowly wearing you down? Rentals give everyday people a clear path to financial freedom and flexibility, but few take it. When today’s guest had […]
The Insurance Non-Renewal Shakeout: What to Do When Your Carrier Drops You in 2026
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on April 27, 2026
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So you open the mail, and there it is: a letter from your insurance company, letting you know it won’t be renewing your landlord policy. There’s been no claims, missed […]
We Ran the Numbers and Found the Best Type of Short-Term Rental—Here’s How the Data Stacks Up
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on April 27, 2026
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I’ve spent the last few months building what I think is the most honest short-term rental investment comparison available right now, covering five property types, four dimensions, and pro forma […]
He Bought His First Rental at 20. Now at 29, He Cash Flows $20K/Month
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on April 27, 2026
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At 20 years old, Jefferson Simmons was kicked out of his frat house. The entire property was getting remodeled, so he and 47 other college kids needed a place to […]
Should You Self-Manage Your Rentals or Hire a Property Manager? (Rookie Reply)
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on April 27, 2026
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Offer accepted! Congratulations—you’re well on your way to buying a rental property. But first, your earnest money deposit (EMD) is due. How much do you need to put down? What […]
Top 10 Markets For Rookie Investors to Invest In This Year
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on April 24, 2026
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First-time homebuyers and small investors look for many of the same attributes when considering where to buy real estate: affordability, safety, stability, employment, accessibility, limited competition, and prosperity. That’s why […]
Corporate Landlords Found a Loophole in Their Real Estate Ban, Putting Them in Direct Competition With Flippers and BRRRR Investors
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on April 24, 2026
- investing
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You know the saying, “If it’s too good to be true…” That comes to mind when you discover that big investors still have a loophole that allows them to buy […]




