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I Just Shopped For Property Insurance—It Went Way Better Than Usual
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- Posted on November 24, 2025
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This article is presented by Steadily. I finally decided to quote out my rental property insurance. Between rising premiums, adding new properties to my portfolio, and hearing other landlords talk […]
Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Boldly Remove Minimum FICO Requirements—Here’s Why That’s a Big Deal
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on November 24, 2025
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Remarkably, Fannie Mae has officially removed the 620 minimum FICO requirement for Desktop Underwriter (DU) submissions, aligning their approach with Freddie Mac’s LPA as of Nov. 15. Approvals are now […]
Ethereum price forecast: oversold bounce or breakdown ahead?
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on November 24, 2025
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Ethereum price struggles below $3,000 with buyers defending $2,750–$2,800 support. Open interest rises as leveraged longs increase, raising volatility risk. Fusako upgrade sparks interest, but market remains cautious amid outflows. Ethereum price remains under pressure after a week of sharp declines, institutional outflows, and renewed macro uncertainty. The cryptocurrency has attempted several intraday rebounds, but […]
We Bought Our First Rentals with Almost No Money (Here’s How We Did It)
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- Posted on November 24, 2025
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Your first real estate deal doesn’t need to be a home run. If it gives you a little cash flow and the confidence to keep going, it’s worth it. Ashley […]
Shai Hulud malware hits NPM as crypto libraries face a growing security crisis
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on November 24, 2025
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The infection includes at least 10 major crypto packages linked to the ENS ecosystem. A previous NPM attack in early September resulted in 50 million dollars in stolen crypto. Researchers found more than 25,000 affected repositories during the investigation. A new round of NPM infections has triggered concern across the JavaScript community as the Shai […]
Why This Expert Investor Owns Only ONE Rental Property
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- Posted on November 24, 2025
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Mike Baum owns just one rental property, but this one property alone has changed his life. It’s allowed him to become such an investing expert that he’s constantly being asked for his […]
Bitcoin under pressure as ETF outflows and margin liquidations drive sharp selloff
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on November 24, 2025
- crypto
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Bitcoin ETF outflows and shrinking liquidity intensified the recent BTC price decline. Margin liquidations accelerated the selloff as key support levels broke. Correlation with tech stocks added pressure amid broader risk-off sentiment. Bitcoin price has come under intense pressure in recent weeks, with the market enduring a deep pullback fueled by weakening demand, heavy ETF […]
The Divide of the Housing Market and Why an Even Wider Gap is Coming Next Year
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on November 21, 2025
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Against the backdrop of increasing discussion about the bifurcation of the U.S. economy and the concentration of economic contributions by the affluent, here’s a look at some of the quiet […]
Office Loan Defaults Rise Amid Renewed Stress in Downtown Areas
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- Posted on November 21, 2025
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This article is presented by Connect Invest. Office loan delinquencies are surging again. In September 2025, Fitch Ratings reported that U.S. office delinquencies jumped after a $180 million loan tied […]
Can Real Estate Save You From AI-Related Unemployment?
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- Posted on November 21, 2025
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Worried that artificial intelligence (AI) will replace lower- and middle-income jobs, and only create wealth for business owners? Billionaire Ray Dalio argues that AI is making the bottom 60% of […]
OKB price dips 20% as OKB Boost contract glitch drains entire reward pool
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on November 21, 2025
- crypto
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The malfunction allowed 32 wallets to claim 623M PYBOBO within 4 seconds. The event emptied nearly all the 625M reward pool almost instantly. The glitch coincides with OKB’s price underperformance. The virtual currency sector recorded another sell-off on Friday as Bitcoin lost 10% in the past 24 hours to press time’s $81,865. The global crypto […]
We’re in a “Buyer’s Market”…But Where Are the Real Estate Deals? (Rookie Reply)
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- Posted on November 21, 2025
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This is supposed to be a good time to buy a rental property, right? People keep saying we’re in a “buyer’s market,” and that you have more negotiating power than […]
How to Invest in an Expensive Market ($500K+ Home Prices)
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on November 21, 2025
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If you live in a market where home prices are hovering above $500,000, this is the episode for you. You’ve all told us loud and clear: real estate investing is […]
Japan stimulus shakes global markets as yen sinks and crypto demand rises
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on November 21, 2025
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Japan’s 40-year bond yield rose to 3.774% on Thursday. Five-year CDS spreads reached 21.73 basis points on 20 November. GDP contracted in Q3 2025 and inflation reached 3% in October. Japan’s new stimulus package is setting off sharp reactions across global markets, with the yen sliding to its weakest point against the US dollar since […]
Coinbase rolls out Ethereum-backed loans for users to borrow USDC without selling
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- Posted on November 20, 2025
- crypto
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Ether holders on the exchange can borrow up to $1M in USDC using ETH as collateral. That ensures access to liquidity/cash without selling their holdings. The service is available in all US states, excluding New York. Leading exchange Coinbase has introduced a new feature that will likely reduce selling pressure amid the current broader crypto […]








