In This Article After the National Association of Realtors agreed to pay $418 million and eliminate the 6% commission to settle the lawsuit against it, attention in some quarters is now being turned to the mortgage interest deduction. Given the wave of anti-real estate investor legislation,...
In This Article Gearing up for your first rehab? Whether it’s a flip or BRRRR, I’ve got earth-shattering news for you that will change everything you thought you knew about value-adds in real estate: If you’re trying to build equity for leverage or to...
In This Article What were you doing on the morning of Jan. 17, 2020? While the world was learning about a strange new virus approaching our shores, my business partner, Ben, and I were visiting Louisville, Kentucky. We were meeting...
When you think about short-term rental and Airbnb markets, what comes to mind? Joshua Tree, the Smoky Mountains, maybe Destin? We all know about the famous short-term rental markets, but what about the not-so-famous ones? You know, the unsexy markets...
The hardest part of real estate investing is, of course, getting started. Once you have your first rental property, it’s much easier to scale your real estate portfolio than you might think—even if you don’t have much money to your...
Multifamily syndications are getting squeezed. With short-term financing coming due and mortgage rates at multi-decade highs, syndicators are calling on their original investors to raise more money so they don’t lose the deal. The problem? If you’re an investor, how...
In This Article When evaluating deals in the competitive world of house flipping, as showcased in my current project, featured in my Flip/Off battle with James Dainard (you can also read about his weekly progress), I consider several key factors...
In This Article A mayor in handcuffs, a bankrupt city mired in poverty, unemployment, and soaring crime: 10 years ago that was Detroit’s legacy. Today, it is a real estate success story. Early investors—to quote one of Motown’s most famous songs—are dancing in...
In This Article Key Takeaways Online rent collection is more efficient than traditional methods.Clear communication with tenants is key for on-time payments.Strategies like screening, incentives, and apps help ensure timely rent. Collecting rent on time from tenants is the biggest...
In This Article Key Takeaways Online rent collection is more efficient than traditional methods.Clear communication with tenants is key for on-time payments.Strategies like screening, incentives, and apps help ensure timely rent. Collecting rent on time from tenants is the biggest...
