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A Look at Google’s Attempt to Control the Real Estate Market
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on January 16, 2026
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The 10,000-pound search gorilla that is Alphabet’s Google has officially entered the real estate portal chat. While Google has long influenced how consumers discover homes online, a new test from […]
This Matters More Than Cash Flow (Most Rookies Ignore It) (Rookie Reply)
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on January 16, 2026
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We’ve got THE “secret” to getting more cash flow from your rental property. Ready? Put more money down! It’s an obvious solution, but is putting 30%, 40%, or more really […]
Where We’d Invest in Real Estate in 2026 (If We Could Buy Anywhere)
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- Posted on January 16, 2026
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If we could invest in real estate anywhere in the country, where would we put our money? It’s a new year, and markets have already shifted, changing where the best […]
No Crash, No Boom: How to Make Money in a “Boring,” Normalized Housing Market
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on January 15, 2026
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Slow doesn’t have to mean no cash flow. Just because most experts have predicted a monotonous real estate market for 2026, with no crash or boom, doesn’t mean there aren’t […]
Here’s What’s Behind Trump’s $200 Billion Mortgage Bond Buy, and How It Could Affect Investors
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- Posted on January 15, 2026
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The announcement that President Donald Trump plans to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds using cash reserves at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is the latest White House strategy to […]
Rates Fall to 5% Range as Big Investor “Ban” Gains Support
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- Posted on January 15, 2026
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Big investors could be banned from buying single-family homes, mortgage rates drop to the lowest level in years, and one forgotten sector of real estate is predicted to “break out” […]
Crypto Fear and Greed index returns to greed as Bitcoin rallies above $97K
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on January 15, 2026
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Crypto Fear and Greed Index hit “greed” for the first time since the $19B October liquidation event. Bitcoin rallied to a two-month high above $97K, helping lift overall crypto market sentiment. On-chain data shows retail holders exiting, while declining exchange balances signal reduced sell pressure. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has moved back into […]
They Were Right in 2008, Now They’re Saying to Buy in 2026
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on January 14, 2026
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Are we headed for another housing market crash, or is this a slightly longer correction in the current real estate cycle? With home prices flattening in certain markets, many investors […]
How to Buy Your First Rental Property in 2026 (Step-by-Step)
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on January 14, 2026
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This is how to buy a rental property in 2026. You don’t need experience, a big bank account, or a complicated spreadsheet. Anyone can follow these seven steps to acquire […]
Short-Term Rentals Have a Murky Outlook, But They’re Still the Biggest Opportunity For Cash Flow When Done Right
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on January 13, 2026
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I’m not going to sugarcoat this. Things have changed in the short-term rental world. The BiggerPockets Pulse survey just dropped, where we spoke to over 600 BP members about their […]
An Economic Bubble is Forming…Just Not for Real Estate
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on January 13, 2026
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A new economic bubble could be forming, and this time, it isn’t real estate. A $20 trillion ticking time bomb could explode if one thing doesn’t go completely right…the AI […]
Former NYC mayor backed token tumbles on Solana amid liquidity fears
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- Posted on January 13, 2026
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Some crypto community members accused the project team of removing liquidity, sparking rug pull fears. Rune flagged data suggesting $3.4 million was drained from the token’s liquidity pool. Bubblemaps showed $2.5 million in USDC removed near the peak, with $900,000 not returned after partial additions. Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams has launched a […]
Risk-on is back, says VanEck, as Bitcoin decouples and short-term signals fade
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- Posted on January 13, 2026
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VanEck noted that Bitcoin has decoupled from stock and gold markets after the October deleveraging. Justin d’Anethan said Bitcoin’s rise in a low-leverage environment shows excess speculation has eased. Michaël van de Poppe predicted bitcoin could hit $100,000 after a clean move above $92,000. Global investment management firm VanEck believes the first three months of […]
Making $25,000/Year Cash Flow by Buying the Worst Rental on the Best Block
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- Posted on January 13, 2026
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Getting laid off from your W2 job can be a crushing blow, but for today’s guest, it was the push she needed to finally bet on herself. Her first “real” […]
Investors Still Face Plenty of Financial Risks This Year—Here’s What You Should Watch Out For
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on January 12, 2026
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Entering 2026, there’s no shortage of risks on the table. From asset bubbles to geopolitical instability, here are the threats I see—and how I’m protecting against them. Asset Bubbles A […]
