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This New Bill Could Double Your Tax Savings in 2025
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on September 17, 2025
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The One Big Beautiful Bill has passed, and it could put thousands of dollars back in your pocket. In this episode, we’re breaking down how this powerful piece of legislation […]
Buy Now vs. Wait and the Best First Rental for Beginners
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on September 17, 2025
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Should you buy a rental property now or wait? If you buy now and prices rise, you’ll get all the appreciation that comes with it and have the chance to […]
Bitcoin leads rally amid Fed rate cut hopes, major ETFs boost crypto outlook
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on September 17, 2025
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Bitcoin rallies over 4%, fueled by hopes of a Fed rate cut. Solana, Dogecoin, and XRP gain momentum on upgrades and ETF excitement. Token unlocks and Fed easing are set to reshape crypto markets this quarter. Crypto markets woke up on Wednesday with a spring in their step, charging higher as investors braced for a major […]
Stop Guessing Rent Prices: Using Discretionary Income to Optimize Rental Revenue
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on September 16, 2025
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Rent price has been growing for years, but rising rents don’t guarantee rising profits if tenants can’t afford them. Instead of relying on market averages, you can calculate what tenants […]
New Mortgage Monitor Report: Sellers “Pull Back,” Will Rate Cuts Change That?
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- Posted on September 16, 2025
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Is this a housing market correction or a crash? Dave Meyer and ICE’s Andy Walden unpack the Mortgage Monitor: nominal home prices are up about 1.1% year over year, but […]
Bitcoin tests $116K resistance ahead of Fed decision; new token launches stir market
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on September 16, 2025
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Bitcoin stalls near $116K as Fed’s policy decision draws focus. Major altcoins trade sideways amid low volumes and uncertainty. Velora (VLR) and Project Merlin (MRLN) set to redefine DeFi ecosystems. Bitcoin is once again testing the nerves of crypto market participants as its price hovers near $1,16,000, battling a stubborn resistance just as the global […]
How I Took a Dead Airbnb and Turned it into $25K in 90 Days
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on September 15, 2025
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Now and then, you come across a property on Airbnb that makes you scratch your head. The house looks great, the location is solid, the kind of place you’d imagine […]
Mortgage Fraud Surges 7.3% as One-Third of Investors Break Federal Law
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on September 15, 2025
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The U.S. government has recently accused several prominent figures of mortgage fraud. A judge recently blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to fire the Federal Reserve’s Lisa Cook from its Board […]
Bitcoin price braces for liftoff: Can a Fed’s rate cut spark a $200K rally?
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on September 15, 2025
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Fed rate cut hopes fuel optimism for a powerful Q4 Bitcoin price rally. Whales, ETFs, and PayPal integration boost institutional demand. Analysts see BTC hitting $140K–$200K this year, with $250K possible if flows persist. Bitcoin is once again at a crossroads. After touching an all-time high of $124,128 in August, the price of the world’s […]
Making $92,000 (Tax-Free) from One Real Estate Deal
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- Posted on September 15, 2025
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Think you need a big bank account or extensive investing knowledge to buy a rental property? Today’s guest got started with no money down, and this first real estate deal […]
From Starting Over at 30 to 17 Rentals (and Financial Freedom) 5 Years Later
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on September 15, 2025
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At 30, Sarah King was forced to liquidate all her assets after a messy divorce. She had to start over and rebuild any wealth she had acquired, all while being […]
STRK price soars 7% as Starknet officially starts Bitcoin staking integration
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on September 15, 2025
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The upgrade allows Bitcoiners to participate in Starknet’s consensus. The L2 has reduced the unstaking period to 7 days to enhance flexibility for stakers. STRK has gained more than 2% following the announcement. Cryptocurrencies traded cautiously on Monday while bracing for this week’s interest rates decision, poised to shape the markets’ trajectory in the upcoming […]
How to Get a HELOC on Investment Property: Use Your Equity! (Rookie Reply)
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- Posted on September 12, 2025
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Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where Tony J Robinson and Ashley Kehr answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook group. This time, we’re covering questions like: […]
How to Diversify Your Rental Portfolio for Financial Freedom Faster
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on September 12, 2025
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You’ve built up (or are about to build) a rental portfolio, but something is telling you it’s time to pivot. Maybe you’ve gone too far into one strategy, like owning […]
Bitcoin price surges to $1,15,660 as ETF inflows and Fed policy shift align
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on September 12, 2025
- crypto
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Bitcoin has surged back above $115,660 amid a powerful rally. The move is fueled by a massive $757 million net ETF inflow in one day. Traders are now pricing in a 92 percent chance of a Fed rate cut next week. The slumbering giant has awakened. Bitcoin has roared back to life, surging past the […]




