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Long-Term Rentals: Everything You Need to Know Before You Self-Manage

Thinking about investing in long-term rentals? Finding the property is only half the battle. Getting it rent-ready, landing great tenants, and keeping everything running smoothly is where successful landlords get […]

The Risks, Myths, and IRS Concerns Real Estate Investors Worry About

If you own rental property, you’ve probably had that moment: You get a letter from the IRS, or you hear about someone else getting audited, and your stomach drops even […]

Nearly Half of Buyers Get Concessions as Fed Warns Prices Must Drop

A Fed official says what we’re all thinking: home prices must drop—and sellers seem to have gotten the message. Per a recent Redfin report, 44.7% of home sales included seller […]

From $12/Hour to 3 Rental Properties and Traveling the World

Anyone can invest in real estate. You don’t need a fancy degree, a big bank account, or a high-paying job to get started. Arden Williams and his then-girlfriend were both […]

He Doesn’t Own These Rentals (But They Helped Him Quit His Job)

Most rookies think you need dozens of rentals before you can walk away from your job. But what if the fastest way to replace your income didn’t require building a […]

The Lazy Investor’s Guide to Finding Rental Properties

This is how to find investment properties the lazy way. Many of us work full-time jobs, have kids, or juggle a lot of responsibilities, so we can’t dedicate days each […]

Cash Flow vs. Appreciation: What Matters Most in 2027 (Rookie Reply)

Should a rental property put cash in your pocket each month or build serious wealth over time? Cash flow versus appreciation is the oldest debate in real estate investing, but […]

The American Economy Enters Its “Lost Decade”

America could enter what nobody wants—a “lost decade.” No huge gains, no massive price drops, just a slow, stagnating market where inflation eats away at the returns we once thought […]

Comparing Short-Term Rental Insurance? 5 Questions That Reveal What You’re Actually Looking At

A screwdriver, a hammer, a saw, and a wrench come from the same toolbox but are for different jobs. You wouldn’t grab one at random and expect it to do […]

Property Winterization for Landlords: How to Keep a Frozen Pipe From Becoming a Denied Claim

Right now, frozen pipes probably aren’t on your radar. But your insurance company is already thinking about them. Cold snaps don’t follow your calendar. One hard freeze on a night […]

The AI Tools That Save Real Estate Investors Time and Money (Weekly!)

Still using AI like a fancy search engine? Then you’re leaving hours of your week, and a lot of money, on the table. Using the right AI tools in your […]

Scott Galloway: Stop Being an Earner, Start Being an Owner

Get a good corporate job, save some money, and start investing ASAP. If you’re going to buy a house, do it here. That’s Scott Galloway’s advice, or, as you may […]

America Doesn’t Have a Housing “Shortage” (It’s Something Much Worse)

For years, we’ve been told that the United States is short millions of homes, and that building more units is the key to solving the affordable housing crisis. But a […]

Basis explained: The tax term every listing agent should understand

Basis is the unglamorous arithmetic that decides how much of your equity you keep when the tax man comes calling, America Foy writes.

Condo prices stall across the US — not just in Florida — analysis shows

Condos are sitting for longer than houses before selling, which wasn’t the case before the pandemic. Inman takes a closer look at the data.