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Think you need to buy a dozen rental properties just to break free from your nine-to-five job? Today’s guest proves that you might only need a couple. In just two years, he’s built a two-property portfolio that brings in serious cash flow and has helped him ditch the corporate grind for good. And in this episode, he’ll show you how to do the same!Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Dylan Pettijohn was still hustling at his W-2 job, saving every dollar for his first rental property, when an off-market real estate deal fell right in his lap and…
In This Article Real estate investing can be both exciting and complex. With multiple factors influencing returns—rents, wages, and home prices among them—knowing where to invest, what to charge, and how to track changes over time can make a meaningful difference. That’s where single-family rental (SFR) data comes in. This article breaks down what these reports show, why each metric matters, and how you might use the information to anticipate where trends may be headed. 1. Gross Rental Yield: A Key First Filter Gross rental yield offers a quick way to compare income potential between markets. For example, if one…
In This Article Google Trends offers a snapshot of the popularity of search inquiries across its platform. It’s an invaluable tool for content strategies and market analysis. Based on this, we may be approaching a foreclosure tipping point, not seen since the last financial crash. Currently trending at levels not seen since 2009 is “help with mortgage,” according to MarketWatch. Although the Google Trends stat shows search volume, not the actual number of homeowners in distress, it could be a harbinger for greater distress in the residential home market. The term “help with mortgage” could also relate to people seeking…
Whether you partake in All Hallows Eve, enjoy a cool breeze, or sprinkle pumpkin spice on literally everything, October has plenty to offer you and your social media followers. With so many topics to pull from, the hard part of this month is figuring out how to set yourself apart from the other posters in your sphere. This article will help you grab more attention than an award-winning Halloween costume. Business and Community Engagement Promote Local October Events in Your Market Promote your October open houses and prove to your sphere that there’s nothing haunted about your available listings. Speaking…
The housing market is cooling down, but the deals are heating up as a “mild” correction slows down hot markets and gives buyers even more power in cold ones. With it comes buying opportunities—ones that real estate investors have been starved of over the past few years. You can negotiate for more, offer less, and lock in a lower mortgage rate than last year.The question is: will this correction turn into a full-blown housing crash? Dave’s giving you his honest (and data-backed) opinion in this September 2025 housing market update!Mortgage delinquencies are rising rapidly in one subset of the market,…
Ashley:Today we’re tackling some of the biggest rookie debates out there. Do you follow Dave Ramsey and keep things debt free or do you scale with leverage like so many investors here on BiggerPockets? Tony:And what about house hacking? Is it still worth it if you don’t want to rent by the room? Plus we’re talking about one of the toughest rookie hurdles. What’s harder when you’re just starting out? Is it finding good deals or getting your financing? Ashley:This is the Real Estate rookie podcast. I’m Ashley Kehr. Tony:And I’m Tony j Robinson. And with that, let’s go into…
In This Article This article is presented by Connect Invest. The Sunbelt area is facing a housing slowdown. Metro regions in Austin, Phoenix, and Tampa saw a multifamily construction boom in 2023 and 2024, which pushed vacancies to nearly 15%. This oversupply has dragged rent prices down in some areas, contributing to sluggish investor returns. While LeaseLock data shows that the U.S. housing market is starting to recalibrate in some Sunbelt metros like Tampa and Houston, it might take a while to rebound. Areas in once-hot markets are now taking longer to sell, as homeowners are losing hope of having…
Keller Williams takes pride in being a company built by agents, for agents, and agent education has been a primary focus since the company’s founding. Keller Williams’ coaching arm, KW MAPS Coaching, serves as a wellspring of coaching and educational programs that can help you become a better agent and expand your business. Included among MAPS’ offerings is the foundational coaching program Business Objective: A Life by Design, also known as Onward BOLD®. Originally developed in 2009 and relaunched in 2025, Onward BOLD serves as a bridge to help you transform from the real estate agent you are today to…
Dave:We just had our first Fed rate cut in nine months a day. Many investors have been waiting for a while, but in the days since mortgage rates have climbed back up. So what gives and what happens from here Today we’re diving into the mortgage rate outlook for the rest of 2025 and into 2026. Hey everyone, welcome to On the Market. I’m Dave Meyer. Thank you all so much for being here. It’s great to have you. Last week we had a panel show where we talked a little bit about fed rates, but I wasn’t there. I…
In This Article This article is presented by Connect Invest. An increase in housing supply over the last few years has left landlords searching for tenants longer. Even as construction falls amid increased costs, the volatility of interest rates and increased operational costs are eating into margins. It’s enough to make seasoned investors wonder if rentals are still worth the hassle. The State of the Rental Market The rental market is seeing a bit of an influx, with 640,000 apartments built in 2024 and 506,000 on track to be built by year’s end. While that’s great news for renters, it…