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There are six “green flags” most real estate investors completely miss, but can make them serious wealth. Any of these six will allow you to buy an undervalued investment property, increase its value (and rents), and walk away wealthier than the other investors who simply glanced past it.The best part? These are often turn-offs for ordinary homebuyers, so your competition is even slimmer. Henry has been buying properties like these for years, and if he stumbles upon one with any of these six green flags, he stops and evaluates it. These signs are so powerful, they could allow you to…

Rental properties can give you cash flow, appreciation, and loan paydown from tenants. But tax benefits are often the unsung hero of real estate investing. Today, we’re sharing some of the best real estate tax strategies so you can keep more of your hard-earned money from Uncle Sam!Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! Should you do a cost segregation study? Many investors use this tax strategy to accelerate depreciation and create massive paper losses, but what’s the catch? Stay tuned as we break down the potential pitfalls and everything you need to know before getting started. What about a 1031…

Prices at the pump have surged and global fertilizer shortages are spreading because of the war in Iran, but the most immediate supply chain crisis hitting consumers may be one that arrives every 5,000 miles: the routine engine oil change. Despite the United States’ world-leading oil production and refining capacity, the country is increasingly dependent on Middle Eastern supplies for the specific base oils that comprise most modern motor oils and lubricants. Now, lubricant refiners, automakers, and oil change service stations are sounding the alarm—prices are spiking, and supply shortages will hit in June. The catalyst is the ongoing closure…

In This Article Everyone’s got a take on flipping right now. Half the internet will tell you the math is dead, margins got squeezed out, rates broke the model, and you should move on. The other half is posting check photos on Instagram. Somewhere in the middle is the truth. And the truth sounds a lot like Leka Devatha, a Seattle-based investor who left a corporate career at Nordstrom to flip houses full-time and has closed over 60 deals in one of the country’s most unforgiving markets. We put her in the “Texting With” hot seat and asked the questions…

In This Article Amanda came to St. Louis looking for a duplex. She left with an eight-unit building. Here’s exactly how that happened. Amanda started this search looking for a one-to-two-unit property in Florida. She ended up closing on an eight-unit building in St. Louis. That’s not a typo.  If you voted in this week’s Investor Brief, you know she seriously looked at two duplexes before she got here: One in Princeton Heights that looked great until she walked it One in Tower Grove South that she lost in a multiple-offer situation Two swings, two misses, and then a question…

On Tuesday, members of the newly formed App Drivers Union rallied victoriously outside the Massachusetts State House, celebrating the certification of the first statewide rideshare union, representing nearly 70,000 workers.  The organized group of Uber and Lyft drivers is a rare—though increasingly less so—example of new unions forming in the U.S. In 2025, just 16.5 million U.S. workers, or one-tenth of the workforce, belonged to a labor union. That’s the highest number of unionized workers in 16 years, an increase of 463,000 since 2024. Still, unionization is far from its peak in 1954, when one in three Americans belonged to…

Dreaming of living like Jacob Elordi? Between the sleek mid-century modern homes, canyon views, celebrity neighbors, and effortlessly cool Los Angeles lifestyle, it’s easy to see why Hollywood Hills has become one of the most coveted neighborhoods in California. But behind the aesthetic kitchens, designer furniture, and infinity pools comes a very real price tag. From multimillion-dollar home prices and soaring insurance costs to luxury interiors and everyday expenses, we’re breaking down what it actually costs to live in Jacob Elordi’s Hollywood Hills neighborhood. Whether you’re casually browsing Redfin listings or plugging numbers into a home affordability calculator just for…

Dylan Taylor made his first million at 27. Last year, he became a billionaire at 53, after taking his space-holding company, Voyager Technologies, public on the New York Stock Exchange. But don’t expect his two children to inherit all of it.“I’m not a huge believer in generational wealth transfer,” the founder and philanthropist tells Fortune. “I don’t think that’s good for the kids. And I don’t think it’s good for society, frankly.”It’s why, like Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, Taylor has put a hard cap on what his kids will one day receive; “It’s a lot, but it’s eight figures, not…

When preparing to sell your home, the outside matters just as much as what’s inside. Learning how to stage your outdoor space to sell can help create a memorable first impression, boost curb appeal, and make buyers feel emotionally connected before they even walk through the front door. From refreshing landscaping to creating cozy gathering areas, thoughtful outdoor staging can help your home stand out in a competitive market. In this Redfin guide, we’ll share expert-backed tips for transforming your yard, patio, porch, or garden into a space buyers can easily picture themselves enjoying. Whether you’re preparing a bungalow in…

Closing costs aren’t just a buyer’s concern. Sellers pay their own set of fees when a home sale closes, including title fees, transfer taxes, escrow charges, and other costs that are deducted directly from their proceeds.  But there’s an important distinction sellers should understand before listing their home: closing costs and total cost to sell are not the same thing. Seller closing costs run around 1–3% of the sale price. Once agent compensation, repairs, moving expenses, and other selling costs are factored in, the total cost to sell is often much higher.  The current housing market can also affect how…