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Why Someone Earning $50K/Year Can Be Richer Than Someone Earning $200K/Year Through the Power of Saving
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- Posted on January 7, 2026
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People love to lament that the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. There is, of course, some truth there, but not just because “the system is rigged.” For […]
I Went from $1,000 to 100 Rentals in 8 Years (+ BIG Announcement)
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on January 7, 2026
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After 1.5 years of hosting the BiggerPockets Real Estate podcast, Dave is making a change…a big one. Today, we’re announcing the new co-host of the podcast—someone we think you’ll be […]
Why Landlord Insurance Premiums Are Skyrocketing in 2026 (And How to Stop It)
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- Posted on January 7, 2026
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Landlord insurance premiums are rising fast in many markets across the U.S., and if you’re not careful, this expense could be a dealbreaker on your next rental property. Fortunately, we […]
Foreclosure Notice of Sales Jump 27.9% Year Over Year: What the Notice of Sale Surge Means For Real Estate Investors
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- Posted on January 6, 2026
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Foreclosure markets move in stages. First come early filings. Then come the auctions. And when auction volume rises, it signals one thing clearly: Distress is maturing, and opportunities for investors […]
3 Things We’re Doing in 2026 to (Actually) Retire with Rentals
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- Posted on January 6, 2026
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2026 is finally here! And if you can still read this sentence without seeing double, you’ve made it! But this year, things are going to be a little… different. We […]
The 5 Most Overlooked Due Diligence Items When Buying a Rental Property
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on January 5, 2026
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This article is presented by Steadily. When most real estate investors analyze a potential rental property, they start with the obvious metrics, including rent comps, neighborhood ratings, and a quick […]
Starknet faces fresh mainnet disruption
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on January 5, 2026
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Starknet uses zero-knowledge rollups to batch transactions off chain and settle on Ethereum. The project is also pursuing Bitcoin DeFi integration through its BTCFi initiative. The STRK token price remained stable despite the disruption. Starknet, an Ethereum layer-2 network built on zero-knowledge rollups, entered 2026 dealing with an unexpected mainnet disruption that temporarily interrupted network […]
She Quit Her W2 to Stay Home, Now This Mom of 3 Makes $6K/Month from 1 Rental
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- Posted on January 5, 2026
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“Cancer.” One word would change this mom’s life forever, requiring her to drop her career and become a full-time caregiver. But little did she know that real estate investing would […]
The 2026 State of Real Estate Investing: An “Easier” Road Ahead
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- Posted on January 5, 2026
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Real estate investing is about to get easier…much easier. And this could be the average American’s first opportunity in years to get in the game. Small investors are more optimistic, […]
Fannie Mae Just Made It Easier to Invest in ADUs—Here’s What That Means For Investors
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- Posted on January 3, 2026
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Fannie Mae just supersized a landlord’s potential income by expanding financing for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). In doing so, the government-sponsored mortgage underwriter has made it easier for everyday investors […]
Deal of a Lifetime? How to Structure a Win-Win Seller Financing Deal (Rookie Reply)
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- Posted on January 3, 2026
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Money is often the biggest barrier standing between a rookie investor and their first deal, but there’s a creative way to buy a rental property that doesn’t require draining your […]
The 2026 Housing Market is Here: 3 New Moves We’re Making This Year
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on January 2, 2026
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2026 is finally here! And if you can still read this sentence without seeing double, you’ve made it! But this year, things are going to be a little… different. We […]
Stablecoins, Base and ‘everything exchange’: a look inside Coinbase’s strategy to expand in 2026
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on January 2, 2026
- crypto
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Stablecoins and the Base network sit at the core of its plans through 2026. The strategy places Coinbase closer to retail brokerages and derivatives platforms. Security and support concerns remain a constraint as the platform broadens. Coinbase is entering 2026 with a platform that looks increasingly different from a traditional crypto exchange. The company is […]
2026 Home Price Predictions: Will the Correction Continue?
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on January 1, 2026
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Home prices are about to “bend”…but will they break? The 2026 housing market could be another year of a correction, but how low could we go? Last week, we gave […]
How to Buy Your First Rental Property (7 Steps)
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on December 31, 2025
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Tired of spending your money on rent or stashing it in a traditional savings account? You could make your money work harder for you and get on the path to […]





