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What Happened to Real Estate Investing?

What happened to real estate investing?  From 2010 until 2022 everyone wanted to buy real estate. Fortunes were being made, cash flow was plentiful in many markets, and real estate […]

Georgia Passes Major HOA Reform Bill—Could the Rest of the Country Follow?

Back off, HOAs: There’s a new sheriff in town. That appears to be the message from Georgia lawmakers who have just passed new legislation that limits HOAs’ ability to tack […]

Don’t Make an Offer Without Including These 10 Items (Save Thousands)

What’s worse than losing a real estate offer? Winning one on a “headache” rental property! Sometimes, the difference between a “good” deal and “bad” one comes down to what’s written […]

The 2026 Property Tax Revolt: These States Move to End Property Taxes

Property taxes: banned.  There are now more than a dozen states across the country seeking to limit, reduce, or outright eliminate property taxes—and the support behind the efforts is growing. […]

Want Guaranteed Rents? These Are the Best College Towns to Invest In Right Now

Many seasoned investors consider college rentals a real estate gold mine for both long- and short-term leases. Secure a rental apartment near a coveted institute of higher learning, and you […]

We’re Selling Our Rentals (Here’s Why)

We’re selling off rental properties. Nope, that’s not clickbait; we’re actually getting rid of cash-flowing rental properties from our real estate portfolios. But why? And why now? Is there a […]

He Built a Thriving Business: Now He’s Trading It for Financial Freedom with Rentals

What if the life you dream of is just a few rental properties away? You don’t have to have it all figured out to start. Today’s guest knew close to […]

Accidental Landlords Hit a High as Rising Interest Rates Freeze Buying

The housing market is locked up once again before the most important time of the year—the spring homebuying season. With interest rates flying back up to the mid-6% range and […]

How to Evaluate a Syndicator Like a Pro—Even If You’ve Never Invested Passively

I’ve invested in 45 passive real estate deals, most of them syndications. Every month, I invest $5K to $10K in a new one.  I’ve made plenty of mistakes. But even […]

Want to Avoid a Bad Investment? These Housing Markets Carry the Biggest Risks

While real estate is often described as the best way to build wealth, it can also be one of the fastest ways to lose it. Making a good investment often […]

I Replaced My $80K Salary with 2 Real Estate Deals Per Year

Five years ago, Martin Castro-Silva was working at a bank, earning $80,000 per year. Not a bad gig, but one thing was eating at him—he was missing the moments with […]

How to Use Home Equity to Buy Your Next Rental Property (3 Ways) (Rookie Reply)

Don’t think you have the money to buy a rental property? Maybe you’re just looking in the wrong place! Today, we’re talking about different ways to invest in real estate […]

“Stale Listings” Dominate the Market as Seller’s Struggle to Find Willing Buyers

Ever heard the saying, “Every home has its price?” According to a new report from brokerage and listings site Redfin, many homes have yet to find theirs. More than half […]

Passive Investing vs. DIY Rentals: Which Path Builds Wealth Faster for Busy Professionals?

I’ve invested both actively and passively in real estate. I owned 15 rental properties by myself and another dozen with partners. Today, I own smaller percentages in around 5,000 units.  […]

Real Estate Isn’t as Safe From Inflation as You Think

Inflation is rising again, and everywhere on social media, we’re hearing people say, “Buy real estate!” Property is supposed to be the ultimate inflation hedge. The problem? Real estate may […]