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Keller Williams Realty, LLC (“KW”), the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count, has been named to Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies list for 2025, recognizing organizations with exceptional senior leadership teams that go above and beyond to redefine the employee experience. “This honor is a testament to the leaders and associates who live our culture every day,” said Chris Czarnecki, CEO and president, KW. “At KW, leadership is about empowering entrepreneurs and creating opportunities for people to build businesses worth owning and lives worth living.” “We’re proud that our associates feel that strong commitment and trust,” said Czarnecki. Reinforcing that…
Small multifamily rentals may be the secret to turning average investors into millionaires. These unassuming properties are in the perfect “sweet spot” for scaling a real estate portfolio, helping you reach financial independence faster with more passive income than regular, single-family rentals, but with even fewer expenses.Today, we’re giving you the five steps to buy your first small multifamily and why 2025 may be the best time to get in the game.Dave, your host, is financially free right now primarily because of small multifamily rentals. His first rental was a small multifamily, he house-hacked a small multifamily, and over a…
Ever wondered why some people make millions from real estate investing while others barely break even? There are seven things that successful investors do differently, and they could mean the difference between just scraping by and building real, life-changing wealth. What are they? Stay tuned to find out!Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! In this episode, we’re unpacking the seven “golden rules” of real estate investing that all rookies must know. There are bumps in the road on every investing journey, but with a little knowledge, you could dodge the most common blunders and fast-track your success. If…
Henry:The real estate market never stops moving, and this week’s data really matters for homeowners and investors alike. What’s going on everybody? I am Henry Washington and I’m sitting in for Dave Meyer this week. I’m also joined by Kathy Fettke and James Dainard. We are unpacking all the latest headlines, including the most recent rate cut data and breaking down what they mean for prices, supply and your investment portfolio. This is on the market. Let’s get into it. We’ll start with the article that I brought because it’s talking about the thing that everybody’s talking about this week…
In This Article America’s top short-term rental investors are looking past downtown skylines and straight toward America’s national parks. These wild, photogenic magnets pull in millions of visitors every year, which keeps cabins, cottages, and cozy A-frames in the gateway towns buzzing. The catch: rules, prices, and foot traffic change wildly from park to park. So in this guide, we’re breaking down the heavy hitters (and a few under-the-radar gems) to help you figure out precisely what national park may be the one to watch in 2026. Identifying The Perfect National Park Investment There’s no “one-size-fits-all” when it comes to…
In This Article For decades, real estate investing came with an unspoken rule: If you wanted to own and manage rental properties, you had to be local. The assumption was that successful landlords needed to live near their assets to check in regularly, handle repairs, and keep tenants happy. But that old rule is being rewritten. Welcome to the era of long-distance real estate investing. Today, you can build a portfolio in the best markets across the country without ever stepping foot in them. Whether you live in an expensive city where home prices make rental properties unattainable, or you…
In This Article It’s one thing to worry about your tenant’s ability to pay the rent, but it’s another to know that your tenant could potentially buy your building from you if they wanted. The number of rental households earning $1 million or more per year reached 1 in 13,692 in 2023, tripling over the previous four years, according to a new report from RentCafé. However, the number of millionaire homeowners earning the same amount trailed behind. So what do the wealthy tenants—excluding vacation and short-term renters—know that homeowners don’t? Flexibility and Liquidity Over Ownership “They’re choosing flexibility and liquidity…
Many rookies get into real estate investing to pursue financial independence, and going from single-family to multifamily investing can be a cheat code for reaching your financial goals even faster. Today’s guest had a goal of 50 rental units that she was able to achieve in just four years, and in this episode, she shares how she built her real estate portfolio so quickly!Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Today, Jessie Dillon returns to the show to update us on her recent investments. Last time we spoke, Jessie had just closed on her fifth unit, but she has…
Ashley Hamilton had every card stacked against her in achieving financial freedom. She was a single mother with two children, earning just $20,000 per year working as a waitress, living in Detroit, one of the hardest-hit markets following the Great Financial Crisis.Sixteen years later, she’s making $50,000 per month in pure cash flow (and she has the receipts to prove it)!In Detroit, foreclosures were running rampant, houses were being repossessed left and right, but what could she do with almost no disposable income? Thanks to a $6,000 tax refund check, Ashley did what everyone told her not to do—buy a…
In This Article Short-term landlords might not be able to sh-sh-shake it off when it comes to the additional taxes they may be liable for. This follows the introduction of Rhode Island’s “Taylor Swift tax,” the nickname given to part-time residents who own vacation rentals. With other states following suit, tensions are escalating between local municipalities, brokers, agents, and the wealthy property owners they represent. What is the Taylor Swift Tax? The so-called Taylor Swift tax—officially known as the Non-Owner-Occupied Property Tax Act—will take effect on July 1, 2026. It imposes an annual surcharge on non-primary residences (i.e., homes not…