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What Most Rookies Get Wrong When Picking a Rental Market (Rookie Reply)
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- Posted on August 10, 2026
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Once you’ve decided you want to invest in real estate, the questions only get harder. How do you choose a real estate market? How much will repairs really cost? Should […]
If I had to start over: My 90 days to momentum step-by-step guide
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- Posted on August 9, 2026
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There are no shortcuts, secret hacks or overnight success formulas, Jimmy Burgess writes. There are simply proven habits executed consistently over time.
The big reset: Now Streaming
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- Posted on August 9, 2026
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Learn the latest on how to win in the current (and future) real estate market from some of the industry’s biggest names.
Weak July jobs report has a silver lining for buyers
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- Posted on August 9, 2026
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The July jobs report fell below expectations. However, it could encourage the Fed to hold rates steady, potentially easing affordability.
Spokane agents jump into action as wildfires devastate housing
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- Posted on August 9, 2026
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A series of fast-moving wildfires tore through northwest Spokane Saturday, destroying hundreds of buildings and forcing evacuations.
Layoffs, leadership changes, NAR conversations: Inman Top 5
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- Posted on August 9, 2026
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Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.
REMAX shrinks in its final quarter as an independent company
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- Posted on August 9, 2026
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Revenue fell 5.8 percent and U.S. agent count hit its lowest level in at least two years as shareholders prepare to vote Aug. 14 on the sale to The Real Brokerage.
The 7-Property Retirement Plan ($80,000/Year)
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on August 7, 2026
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In just a decade, you can replace your income with rentals. If you can save up just one down payment for a rental property, you can use the strategy I’m […]
“Sweet Spot” Rentals Every Rookie Should Buy
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- Posted on August 7, 2026
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There’s a rental property out there with your name on it—the “sweet spot” property every rookie investor wants. It’s the kind of deal that can give you cash flow, appreciation, […]
Vacation Rentals Are Officially on Sale: Where They’re Worth Buying
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- Posted on August 6, 2026
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Vacation rental markets were some of the biggest winners of the housing boom several years ago. But where are those real estate markets today? New data suggests that many […]
How to Build Your Own Real Estate Investing Team (From Scratch)
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on August 5, 2026
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Real estate investing is a team sport. You can buy great rental properties in great neighborhoods and still fail—all because you don’t have the right people around you. Today, we’re […]
2026’s “Discounted” Properties Aren’t the Bargain They Look Like
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- Posted on August 4, 2026
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If you’re investing in real estate, you’re probably asking, “How much can this property make me?” But in 2026, it’s the opposite question that actually builds your wealth: “How much […]
Biggerpockets Pro Members Can Now Turn Home Equity Into a Flexible Line of Credit With Aven
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on August 3, 2026
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Home equity is one of the biggest, most underused assets most investors have. It’s sitting there, tied up in the walls of a property, while cash-out refinances take weeks and […]
Deal Diary: How a Math Teacher Bought 19 Doors
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- Posted on August 3, 2026
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Name Christle Stezskal Location Northwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois (investing in Kansas City, MO, and Rock County, WI) Occupation Full-time real estate investor (former high school math teacher and IT […]
He’s Making Over $100K/Year Cash Flow with Small, Affordable Rental Properties
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- Posted on August 3, 2026
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Nathan Nicholson was the top salesperson at his company but had very little to show for it. His retirement fund? It wasn’t doing anything for him today, so he did […]




