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4 Rookie-Friendly Ways to Find Great Real Estate Deals in 2026 (Rookie Reply)

Struggling to find your first (or next) real estate deal? What if we told you there are simple, rookie-friendly strategies that even seasoned investors overlook? Today, we’ll share some of […]

Four Properties on a Teacher’s Salary by Buying Small, Affordable Homes

You know what’s best for you—that’s the advice today’s guest offers, and it’s the exact mindset that took him from house hacking on a teacher’s salary in his mid-20s to […]

Compass, ARA, Coldwell Banker Warburg, Zillow: Inman Top 5

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.

Shilo wins Inman’s 1st pitch battle

Shilo’s sales coaching platform beat out Palazzo and Upfront to win Inman’s first pitch battle, which was judged by five industry leaders at Inman Connect San Diego.

New Canopy MLS CEO promises continuity, not major changes

Longtime Canopy MLS Chief Technology Officer Steve Byrd has been promoted to lead the organization as CEO beginning Aug. 1.

Why voting belongs on every Realtor’s job description

Communities are strongest when the people who understand how local decisions affect daily life choose to participate, Chris Atwell writes. Real estate professionals do that for their clients every day.

NAR CEO jabs at media ‘clickbait’ during strategic plan update

Nykia Wright spent her Inman Connect San Diego session sharing her thoughts on media coverage of NAR and detailing how NAR has rebuilt its legal team, restructured internally and worked to close the trust gap with members since the Sitzer-Burnett settlement.

Can Cost Segregation Studies Help If I Bought the Property Years Ago?

If you’ve been in real estate for a while, you’ve probably heard investors talk about cost segregation like it’s something you have to do the same year you close on […]

How to Analyze a Rental Property Step-by-Step (15 Years of Experience)

This is how to analyze a rental property step-by-step in 2026. You don’t need to do any complicated math, you don’t need to sign up for a course, and you […]

You Have 500 Leads. Now What? How to Prioritize Your List So You’re Not Wasting Marketing Dollars.

Sponsored by PropStream As a real estate investor, you already know that finding deals is the cornerstone of building a successful business. Building a list of potential sellers is pretty […]

Where Should You Park Cash Between Real Estate Deals?

Sponsored by Connect Invest.  If you’ve ever gone in as an LP on a syndication, you already know this trade. The GP does the underwriting, manages the asset, and handles […]

Fannie Mae IPO Could Have Serious Side Effects on Mortgage Rates

Nearly 50% of mortgages in the U.S. flow through Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac—but a push from the Trump Administration could sell shares of these government enterprises and put them […]

The Rental Market Flipped: 9 Numbers Every Landlord Needs to Know in 2026

Sponsored by Avail For most of 2020 to 2023, you could raise the rent, barely try to market a unit, and still fill it by the weekend. That is gone. […]

Stuck at 10 Loans? Why Scaling Investors Need a Financing Plan From Day 1

Here’s a common, nasty-surprise scenario many beginner investors have to confront: An investor with a few properties makes a move to expand their portfolio. They have an excellent credit score […]

How to Replace a $65,000 Salary with Rental Property Cash Flow (Step by Step)

If you’re trading your time for a paycheck and depending on someone else for financial “security,” real estate investing could be your way out, and the path to true financial […]