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Anthony Scaramucci briefly served as the White House’s communications director in President Donald Trump’s first administration, but soon after became a prominent critic of the commander- in-chief. Still, that hasn’t stopped the SkyBridge Capital founder and his son, AJ Scaramucci, from backing American Bitcoin, the Bitcoin miner that counts the President’s sons Eric as a cofounder and Donald Jr. as an investor. Solari Capital, an investment firm founded by AJ Scaramucci, led a July $220 million funding round in the Trump family firm, the Scaramuccis told Fortune.  American Bitcoin raised the money before it went public via a reverse merger…

In This Article This article is presented by RentRedi. When I first started managing my rental properties, maintenance requests would throw off my entire week. A tenant would call, text, or email about something being broken, and I would drop everything and scramble to find the right vendor, follow up for updates, and track receipts for bookkeeping. This scramble was not sustainable, and I realized I needed a better system if I was going to continue self-managing my rental properties. Creating a standard operating procedure (SOP) for handling maintenance requests is one of the easiest ways to streamline your property…

In This Article Is every asset class in a bubble?  Whether you think so or not, the fears are all too plausible. Despite the longest government shutdown in history, reheating inflation, continuing tariff fears, a weakening labor market, and fraying geopolitical ties, the S&P 500 just recently notched a record high and remains close to it as I write this. The index has soared 19.6% over the last year.  Big tech and artificial intelligence (AI) stocks look particularly bubblicious. Nvidia’s stock has skyrocketed 416% over the last two years, and the industry keeps announcing circular deals among the same few…

Hunger, sadly, is as American as apple pie: a crisis we seem to revisit each budget cycle but never resolve. With the record-breaking federal government shutdown finally over and access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) no longer in enteringthe Supreme Court’s domain, millions of Americans have been once again caught in the crossfire of political brinkmanship. The country’s food safety net — already in tatters — has been grievously abused. Hunger, meanwhile, has no party affiliation.  As Republican Senator Josh Hawley points out in The New York Times, this isn’t a fringe issue. Hunger affects every corner of…

In This Article The realities of a housing market correction are setting in. This could be the turning point for real estate that investors (and homebuyers) have been waiting for. Are you ready? We’re back with our November housing market update, giving you the latest data on home prices, housing inventory, days on market, affordability, and where (and what) are the best opportunities for investors. Sellers are growing increasingly desperate as the buyer’s market shifts further toward the investor’s side. And, with the seasonally slow winter months coming up, this could be the perfect moment to strike a deal. There’s…

Key takeaways Earnest money and option fees are both payments buyers make when submitting an offer on a home, but they serve different purposes. Earnest money shows a buyer’s commitment and is applied toward the purchase at closing. Option fees secure the buyer’s right to terminate the contract during a defined option period. Both payments have specific timelines, refund rules, and conditions depending on the purchase contract. What is earnest money? Earnest money is a good-faith deposit that demonstrates a buyer’s serious intent to purchase a home. It serves as a financial commitment to the seller, showing that the buyer…

Key takeaways:  If you’re buying a home in Texas, you’ve probably heard the term earnest money, the deposit that shows a seller you’re serious about your offer. In most cases, earnest money in Texas ranges from 1% to 3% of the home’s purchase price, but the exact amount can vary depending on market conditions and your agreement with the seller. According to the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC), buyers must deliver their earnest money to an escrow agent within the time frame listed in the contract; if the money isn’t delivered on time, the seller can terminate the deal or…

Key takeaways Prices ending in ‘990’ or ‘900’ create an illusion of value, while round numbers can signal prestige. The first price a buyer sees shapes real estate pricing psychology and becomes the benchmark for all future negotiations. Pricing strategies must align with the seller’s primary goal: achieving the highest possible price, or selling the home quickly. When selling a home, the price you choose is the single most important factor, but it’s not just a financial decision. Setting the right price is an exercise in human psychology. It’s about how potential buyers perceive value, how they compare your home…

President Donald Trump says his $300 million White House ballroom will be paid for “100% by me and some friends of mine.” The White House released a list of 37 donors, including crypto billionaires, charitable organizations, sports team owners, powerful financiers, tech and tobacco giants, media companies, longtime supporters of Republican causes and several of the president’s neighbors in Palm Beach, Florida. It’s incomplete. Among others, the list doesn’t include Carrier Group, which offered to donate an HVAC system for the ballroom, and artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia, whose CEO, Jensen Huang, publicly discussed its donation. The White House hasn’t said how much each donor…

Dave:President Trump has floated the idea of a 50 year mortgage. This could reduce monthly mortgage payments by hundreds of dollars per month for the average homeowner or investor, but at the same time, it would nearly double the amount of interest you pay over the lifetime of the loan. So would you take on a 50 year mortgage today? I’m gonna help you understand everything you need to know about this proposed new loan product and give you my take on whether the 50 year mortgage could make sense for real estate investors. Hey everyone. Welcome to On the…