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The Best Short-Term Rental Market in Every State
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on July 25, 2025
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A “best” short-term rental market to you may be another investor’s worst nightmare. So, what is the “best”? Well, it’s relative, and we decided to put together our favorite markets […]
How Single-Family Rental Data Can Help You Maximize ROI as a Real Estate Investor
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on July 25, 2025
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In today’s real estate environment, data isn’t optional—it’s essential. Whether you’re a first-time landlord or a seasoned investor looking to scale your portfolio, understanding where and when to invest is […]
Bitcoin L2 Stacks (STX) price drops heavily after transaction suspension
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on July 25, 2025
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Stacks (STX) drops 2.5% as Bithumb announces temporary halting of transactions. Network upgrades aim to boost Stacks’ security and features. The suspension of transactions is scheduled to begin on July 29. Stacks (STX) token has seen its price drop by 11.4% in a week, even as the Bitcoin (BTC) price remains largely bullish. The decline […]
3% Interest Rates in 2025? This “Hack” Unlocks It
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on July 25, 2025
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Want a 3% interest rate? What about a lower purchase price? Maybe hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax-free income? These real estate “hacks” unlock all of these benefits—and they […]
DSCR Loans: No Income to Qualify, But Worth It? (Rookie Reply)
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on July 25, 2025
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Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where Ashley and Tony answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook group. This time, we’re covering questions like: Should you house […]
Michael Saylor’s Strategy upsizes ‘stretch’ preferred stock sale to $2.8 billion
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on July 25, 2025
- crypto
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Michael Saylor’s Strategy launched and upsized a new preferred stock offering from $500M to $2.8 billion. The ‘Stretch’ security promises a hefty 9% annual payout with no end date and a flexible, adjustable dividend. The deal is the latest in Saylor’s years-long effort to transform Strategy into a financial vehicle to acquire Bitcoin. Michael Saylor’s […]
Understanding and Evaluating Normal Wear and Tear in Rental Properties
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on July 24, 2025
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For landlords, understanding the nuances of normal wear and tear versus property damage is crucial. It not only helps maintain harmonious landlord-tenant relationships but also protects your financial investments. We’ll […]
2025 Mid-Year Mortgage Rate Predictions (Update)
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on July 24, 2025
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Will mortgage rates finally fall in the second half of 2025? Host Dave Meyer predicted rates in the mid-6’s back in December, which has proved accurate halfway through this year. […]
A crypto crutch for Tesla? How a 30% Bitcoin rally is propping up a challenging earnings picture
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on July 24, 2025
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Tesla’s Bitcoin (BTC) holdings are now worth ~$1.2 billion after a 30% BTC price rally in Q2. A new US accounting rule (FASB) now allows Tesla to report the fair market value of its crypto holdings quarterly. Tesla has not bought or sold any Bitcoin for eight straight quarters, with its holdings unchanged at a […]
We Had a Construction Boom, But the Housing Shortage Got Worse
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on July 23, 2025
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The U.S. housing shortage is nowhere near ending, according to recent data. Despite stories about an oversupply of homes in the Sunbelt, Zillow reports that the U.S. was short 4.7 […]
How to Build an Emergency Fund (and Why It Comes Before Investing)
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on July 23, 2025
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When you start getting serious about your money, it’s tempting to jump straight into investing. After all, you’ve heard about compounding, building wealth, and financial freedom. But before you put […]
How I Funded a Flip With Zero Dollars Out of Pocket
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- Posted on July 23, 2025
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A few months ago, I stumbled onto a property that looked like the perfect flip. It was a tired but solid three-bedroom home in a neighborhood I knew well. Nothing […]
Trump’s Housing Plan: Could It Lower Home Values and Unlock Investment Opportunities?
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on July 23, 2025
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After watching George Gammon’s video discussing President Trump’s recent housing executive order, I felt motivated to take his macroeconomic insights and contemplate them specifically for real estate investing using self-directed […]
The Beginner’s Guide to ADU & DADU Investing (2025)
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- Posted on July 23, 2025
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Wish you could get more income out of your rental property? Then we’ve got the perfect investing strategy for you in today’s episode. It gives you another income stream, instantly […]
How to Start Investing in Real Estate (From Scratch!) in 2025
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on July 23, 2025
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This is how to start investing in real estate in 2025 from scratch, even if you don’t have any experience. You could be a brand-new investor or someone returning after […]




