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In This Article This article is presented by Range. Your CPA is great at what they do, which is to look backwards on the year. They take last year’s numbers, apply the tax code, and file your return. But by the time they see your financials, it’s too late to implement strategies that could save you thousands. Let’s say you closed on a fourplex in June, started renovations in August, and placed tenants in October. By the time your CPA sees these transactions next March, every opportunity for proactive tax planning has already passed. The entity structure is set, the…
Last Week In A Nutshell Geopolitical tensions and regional bank worries brought rates down last week as investors piled into the safety of Treasuries from the stock market. Upcoming Attractions CPI report (Friday): Originally scheduled for Oct. 15, the CPI data will be released on Friday Oct. 24 to allow the Social Security Administration to calculate cost-of-living adjustments, even if the government is still shut down. Forecasters expect a firm 0.3% increase in prices relative to a month ago, corresponding to a 3.1% annual increase, keeping inflation above the Fed’s target. Existing home sales (Thursday): Redfin expects 4.05m (4% year…
The typical home that sold last month went for 1.4% less than its final list price—the biggest September discount in six years—as a slow housing market empowered buyers to negotiate. The typical home that sold also spent 50 days on the market—the slowest September pace in nearly a decade. Existing-home sales inched up to the highest level in eight months, but pending sales—a more current gauge of demand—fell from both a month and a year earlier. Sellers have started to pull back in response to sluggish demand; active listings fell roughly 1%. Three metrics that measure competition in the U.S.…
Think you’re too young to start buying rentals and building wealth? You’re not! If you want to know how to invest in real estate while in college, or in your 20s, Daniel Kaplan has the blueprint. In three years, he went from having just $10,000 to his name to owning 99 rental units (and counting)!As a college sophomore, Daniel bought a rental property for less than $50,000 (yes, really!). Then, he used the Section 8 investing strategy to mitigate his risk, earn consistent rent checks, and lock in over $600 in monthly cash flow. This first investment was a home…
In This Article Most investors are chasing the wrong thing. Equity returns are delayed. Savings account interest is fading. And market volatility makes every dollar feel like a gamble. Yet one vehicle quietly compounds wealth with consistency, safety, and monthly cash flow: properly structured debt funds. If you’re an investor sitting on idle cash, or just craving more cash flow stability in your portfolio, we’ll take a look at why debt funds may be your most powerful path to millionaire momentum. Let’s unpack how it works. The Strategic Blind Spot Most Investors Miss Real estate investors love equity deals for…
In This Article If you want to buy, sell, or rent real estate in the U.S., Zillow appears to be the only game in town. That’s according to the Semrush Traffic Analytics tool, which tracked over 225 million visits to the listing giant in September, more than double its closest rivals, Craigslist.com and Realtor.com. However, Zillow is alleged to have paid the price to be boss, as five states have filed lawsuits against the company for paying $100 million to rival Redfin to withdraw from the hotly contested rental listings market, thereby allowing Zillow dominance. Why the U.S. Rental Market…
30% of all jobs could be affected by AI. And if you work in sales, marketing, software engineering, or really any other white-collar profession, there’s a chance your job will be much different (or no longer exist) in a decade. This means that the “work for 40 years and comfortably retire” plan is slowly becoming less realistic.Today, we’re talking about how you can AI-proof your income with real estate investments. In fact, for those who own assets, AI will most likely help you make even more money in less time. But why real estate specifically? Why is this asset class…
Ashley:What if losing your very first deal isn’t the end of your investing journey, but the push you need to win the next one? And what if the perfect market you’re searching for is the one that forces you to make a tough choice? Travel to chase cashflow or settle for lower returns in your own backyard. Tony:Today we’re answering these questions and breaking down what every rookie needs to know before signing up for their first Burr partnership contract. Ashley:This is the Real Estate Rookie podcast. I’m Ashley Kehr. Tony:And I’m Tony j Robinson. And with that, let’s get…
Dave:We have been hearing for months that the housing market is slowing down, but let’s be honest, it’s not just slowing down anymore. The housing correction is here, and I’ve been saying this for a few months now, but I think it’s time that we dive into the topic thoroughly. What is a correction? Could it get worse? How long will it last? What does this mean for your investments today we’re facing the facts and figuring out how to address them head on. Hey everyone, it’s Dave. Welcome to On the Market. I know I started this episode talking…
In This Article Most passive real estate investments forecast returns in the 12%-20% range. Some come with high risk, while others come with low or moderate risk. The critical question for investors is, “How can I tell which passive investments come with high risk versus lower risk?” Risk is only one dimension affecting investment returns. Other dimensions include minimum investment amount, time commitment, tax benefits, personal values, and access for non-accredited investors, among others. Once you wrap your head around that fact, you can start looking for investments offering asymmetric returns with relatively low risk. Here are a few of…