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We’re Selling Our Rentals (Here’s Why)
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- Posted on April 8, 2026
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We’re selling off rental properties. Nope, that’s not clickbait; we’re actually getting rid of cash-flowing rental properties from our real estate portfolios. But why? And why now? Is there a […]
He Built a Thriving Business: Now He’s Trading It for Financial Freedom with Rentals
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- Posted on April 8, 2026
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What if the life you dream of is just a few rental properties away? You don’t have to have it all figured out to start. Today’s guest knew close to […]
Accidental Landlords Hit a High as Rising Interest Rates Freeze Buying
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on April 7, 2026
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The housing market is locked up once again before the most important time of the year—the spring homebuying season. With interest rates flying back up to the mid-6% range and […]
How to Evaluate a Syndicator Like a Pro—Even If You’ve Never Invested Passively
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on April 6, 2026
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I’ve invested in 45 passive real estate deals, most of them syndications. Every month, I invest $5K to $10K in a new one. I’ve made plenty of mistakes. But even […]
Want to Avoid a Bad Investment? These Housing Markets Carry the Biggest Risks
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- Posted on April 6, 2026
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While real estate is often described as the best way to build wealth, it can also be one of the fastest ways to lose it. Making a good investment often […]
I Replaced My $80K Salary with 2 Real Estate Deals Per Year
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- Posted on April 6, 2026
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Five years ago, Martin Castro-Silva was working at a bank, earning $80,000 per year. Not a bad gig, but one thing was eating at him—he was missing the moments with […]
How to Use Home Equity to Buy Your Next Rental Property (3 Ways) (Rookie Reply)
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on April 6, 2026
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Don’t think you have the money to buy a rental property? Maybe you’re just looking in the wrong place! Today, we’re talking about different ways to invest in real estate […]
“Stale Listings” Dominate the Market as Seller’s Struggle to Find Willing Buyers
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on April 3, 2026
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Ever heard the saying, “Every home has its price?” According to a new report from brokerage and listings site Redfin, many homes have yet to find theirs. More than half […]
Passive Investing vs. DIY Rentals: Which Path Builds Wealth Faster for Busy Professionals?
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on April 3, 2026
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I’ve invested both actively and passively in real estate. I owned 15 rental properties by myself and another dozen with partners. Today, I own smaller percentages in around 5,000 units. […]
Real Estate Isn’t as Safe From Inflation as You Think
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on April 3, 2026
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Inflation is rising again, and everywhere on social media, we’re hearing people say, “Buy real estate!” Property is supposed to be the ultimate inflation hedge. The problem? Real estate may […]
The Most Boring Way to Get Rich with Rentals
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on April 3, 2026
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This is the most boring way to get rich with rentals. It’s not flashy, it’s not sexy, but it works—and it doesn’t even take that long to pull off. You […]
Airbnb Hosts Could Make an Entire Year’s Income in One Month This Summer
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on April 1, 2026
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The FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11th, bringing with it thousands of international soccer fans desperate for a place to stay and willing to pay thousands of dollars […]
He Bought After 2008, Sold at the Peak, and JUST Bought Again
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on April 1, 2026
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Few investors have gotten the real estate market as right as Brian Burke. He bought heavily discounted deals after 2008, sold at the post-2020 peak, waited years to buy, and […]
She Bought 3 Properties in 3 Years: Now She’s Refinancing (Here’s Why)
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on April 1, 2026
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Is now a good time to refinance your mortgage? If you bought a rental property in the last few years, you may be watching mortgage rates and waiting for the […]
The 2 Paths to Becoming a Millionaire in the Next 5 Years
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on March 31, 2026
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Can you go from broke to millionaire in five years? Yes. But it’s not easy—if it were, everyone would do it. It took me seven years to reach a seven-figure […]




