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Build Your First Rental (DON’T Buy One) in 2026
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- Posted on September 2, 2026
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Builders are currently offering huge incentives on new construction homes, to the point where buying “new” might be actually cheaper than buying an existing rental property in your market right […]
The New (Better) 1% Rule for Real Estate
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- Posted on September 2, 2026
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The rules of real estate investing have changed. For years, investors were using the one-percent rule to quickly determine if a real estate deal would cash flow. But the one-percent […]
How Martin Castro-Silva Flipped His Way to 11 Deals
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- Posted on September 1, 2026
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Name Martin Castro-Silva Location Vero Beach and Sebastian, Florida Occupation Full-time real estate investor (former private client banker at Chase) Assets 11 properties transacted in 2025 (seven flipped, two rentals […]
Investors Beware: HOA Foreclosures Are on the Rise and Increasingly Difficult to Stop
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- Posted on September 1, 2026
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If you own a rental condo in a development overseen by a homeowners association (HOA), be on your guard. One missed bill could land you in a heap of trouble. […]
The Bulletproof BRRRR in 2026 (Buying One Tomorrow!)
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- Posted on September 1, 2026
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Today’s guest is buying a perfect BRRRR tomorrow. Even with today’s interest rates, even in this housing market, Zach Kepes is still making serious money with the strategy everyone has […]
He Made $60,000 in 2 Months with This “Failed” Real Estate Deal
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- Posted on August 31, 2026
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Every rookie thinks their first deal will go according to plan (it almost never does). Today, we’re bringing on a guest who had a long list of all the worst-case […]
$65,000/Year in Cash Flow From a 100% Remote Real Estate Portfolio
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- Posted on August 31, 2026
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In just under six years, Bryan Field built a 100% remote real estate investment portfolio producing over $65,000 per year in cash flow. He bought properties sight unseen, chose markets […]
How Nathan Nicholson Cashed Out His 401(k) to Build 23 Rentals
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- Posted on August 28, 2026
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Name Nathan Nicholson Location Louisville, Kentucky Occupation Full-time sales professional and real estate investor Assets 23 single-family rentals, 11 paid off, $311,000 in annual rent, $112,000 in true annual net […]
How to Prepare for Your First Rental Property (Beginner Steps) (Rookie Reply)
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- Posted on August 28, 2026
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Don’t feel ready to buy your first rental property yet? Maybe you just need a better game plan. Today, we’re covering three different but common situations rookies find themselves in […]
BRRRR vs. New Construction: Which Makes More Money in 2026 (I Did the Math)
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- Posted on August 28, 2026
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Is it better to buy an existing property with value-add potential or a new construction home in 2026? For years, there was no debate. The ability to buy a property […]
The Midwest Is Dominating 2026 Real Estate Rankings—But the Drawbacks Matter
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- Posted on August 27, 2026
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If there were a U.S. championship for the best places to invest, the Midwest would see its cities grab gold, silver, and bronze medals. Not only have cities in the […]
Saying “Rental” Doesn’t Make It Short-Term Rental Insurance: The Fine Print Between Landlord and STR Insurance Policies
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- Posted on August 27, 2026
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This article is presented by Proper Insurance. You bought a short-term rental, told your insurance agent what you were doing at the property, and they sold you a policy. You […]
Capital Calls: What to Know Before You Put In More Cash
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- Posted on August 27, 2026
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You invested in a real estate syndication, fund, or partnership. Now, the operator is coming to you asking for more cash. Whether expenses went up, income went down, mortgage rates […]
Junk Fees Are Backfiring on Wall Street Landlords—and Creating Opportunities for Smaller Investors
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- Posted on August 26, 2026
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As if the affordability crisis weren’t tough enough for cash-strapped tenants, corporate landlords’ “junk fees,” heaped on top of “base rents,” have sparked the ire of the FTC, which recently […]
Junk Fees Are Backfiring on Wall Street Landlords—and Creating Opportunities for Smaller Investors
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on August 26, 2026
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As if the affordability crisis weren’t tough enough for cash-strapped tenants, corporate landlords’ “junk fees,” heaped on top of “base rents,” have sparked the ire of the FTC, which recently […]




