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In This Article This article is presented by Baselane. Most real estate investors I know have the same problem. Their weekends disappear into spreadsheets, bank statements, and piles of receipts. Instead of relaxing, they are stuck matching expenses, reconciling rent payments, and checking multiple apps just to make sure the numbers add up. That’s why Baselane Smart caught my attention. It’s not just another banking tool; it feels like it was built in the trenches of real estate investing, where time really is money. The Problem Every Investor Knows Too Well If you’ve ever scrambled at tax time to find…
In This Article This article is presented by Connect Invest. Missed the last housing cycle? You’re not alone. Pending home sales fell by 0.4% in July, continuing a three-year trend of slugging along. And it’s not likely to change anytime soon—there are 36% more sellers than buyers, the largest gap since records began in 2013. With a buyer’s market looming and uncertainty that it will get better anytime soon, plenty of investors are parking capital, but that doesn’t mean it has to sit idle. There are investment vehicles offering predictable returns, asset-backed security, and low minimums without the friction of…
Dave:These days with so much going on in the headlines and in the news, it is hard to keep track of what is going on. And that’s even for someone like me who spends all day obsessively updating the news and tracking these things. And sometimes I just need someone else who loves the economy and looking at data as much to bounce some things off of and to learn from myself. And today, we are bringing on the one and only J Scott to help us unpack what is going on at the economy, the housing market, and most…
In This Article Every landlord longs to fill their rental units quickly. In many cities, finding tenants is the least of a landlord’s problems. According to a recent report from RentCafé, landlords are struggling to keep up with demand for their dwellings as competition among tenants for vacant units has reached new highs. Some rental markets are filling up so quickly that developers cannot build housing fast enough. Recent headlines about dismal home sales in South Florida have led to increased competition for housing among tenants, with Miami being RentCafé’s hottest rental market, followed by Chicago. However, demand for rentals…
In This Article This article is presented by NREIG. So you’ve acquired an investment property. You may already be mid-renovation, or you’re just planning out the reno for next year, and the unit is sitting vacant for now. If your investment situation falls into either category, you need to pay extra attention to it right now as the seasons change. Fall can be a tricky time of year for investors whose properties are currently vacant. As a rule of thumb, an occupied property is a more secure, better-maintained property. Even with all the risks inherent in having tenants, not having…
In This Article This article is presented by Lennar. Most of us were taught that the best real estate deals are the ugly ones: the fixer-upper with peeling paint, a sagging roof, and shag carpet that should’ve been ripped out 30 years ago. You buy it cheap, you pour in sweat equity or contractor bids, and you force appreciation. That model worked for a long time. It still can, but the numbers just don’t pencil like they did 20, 15, 10, and even five years ago. But here’s the thing: The market has shifted. Renovation costs are skyrocketing, good contractors…
Have zero experience in real estate investing (literally no idea where to begin)? This guest proves you could be financially free in ten years or less if you start today.Just a decade ago, Peter Fife was broke, working a dead-end job, and never thought about investment properties. He had such little money that when a book on investing piqued his interest, he would sit in a bookshop reading it, but never buying it. His brother, who had some money but bad credit, asked Peter to use his credit to fund a renovation on a triplex. Both had no idea what…
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…