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You’ve built up (or are about to build) a rental portfolio, but something is telling you it’s time to pivot. Maybe you’ve gone too far into one strategy, like owning eight short-term rentals. Or you’re seeing new build-to-rent properties with low prices, low maintenance, and low interest rates, and thinking “hmm…that seems like a good deal.” How do you know when to stay on course with your original plan or pivot to something greater? Which will get you financial freedom faster (and safer)?This is a dilemma that you’re probably facing, and if you aren’t right now, you will. Garrett Brown…

Will the housing market surge for the next 25 years, or is the silver tsunami overblown? In this episode, the hosts of “On The Market” delve into the potential impacts of an $84 trillion wealth transfer on the real estate landscape. As millennials stand to inherit significant sums, will this money flow into real estate, and could it shake up the housing market? As they explore these trends, they also weigh in on the ongoing debate: will aging boomers lead to a market crash or a boom? Tune in to find out how interest rates, mortgage rates, and housing prices…

Does flipping houses still work in 2025? Yes! Despite high interest rates, inflated material costs, and the recent shift towards a buyer’s market, this is still one of the most profitable investing strategies. Today, we’ve brought on a pair of seasoned flippers to break down the current market and what rookies need to know ahead of their first or next flip!Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! In this episode, we’re joined by expert house flippers Henry Washington and Dominique Gunderson. They share all about the current state of house flipping—what’s changed, what could change, and how rookies and…

The “Slow BRRRR” method. It’s less risky, comes with more cash flow, and is easier to pull off than the traditional BRRRR (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) strategy. A couple of weeks ago, we shared why this was the best rental property investing tactic for 2025, and today, we’re walking through the steps so you can do a slow BRRRR this year.There are five steps to doing a Slow BRRRR. From finding the right property to planning a stress-free renovation to eventually refinancing, we’ll walk through each step, giving you the exact timeline it may take to get there. Busy…

In This Article Real estate investing isn’t just about chasing returns. It’s about understanding how much risk you can truly handle.  So let’s lay out a Risk Alignment Map for identifying your personal risk profile and building a real estate investing strategy that aligns with both your mindset and your money, no matter whether you’re managing rentals, exploring syndications, or doing both. Why It Matters One of the biggest, most expensive mistakes I see investors make is confusing their comfort with risk (tolerance) with their ability to absorb risk (capacity). Even seasoned investors can find themselves on shaky financial footing…

In This Article It’s every landlord’s worst nightmare: being scammed by their tenant. As if there weren’t enough scams around, ripping off landlords is becoming increasingly popular. Whether it’s seeing your rental apartment listed online by someone else or receiving fake employment and financial documents, dealing with con artists is one of the reasons why many investors decide that being a landlord is more trouble than it’s worth.  According to HousingWire, 93% of landlords have discovered fraudulent tenant documents, and 84% have uncovered false income or employment claims. Fraud detection and income verification software Snappt reported that 6.4% of rental…

In This Article Weak job growth reported in early September is the latest data pointing to a softening economy.  Does that mean you should stop investing? Will housing markets crash? Does a recession loom just over the horizon?  Slow your roll there, killer. I personally continue investing $5,000 in passive real estate investments every month through a co-investing club. Here’s the case for why other investors should consider continuing to invest too, even in a weakening economy.  Lower Interest Rates In a weakening economy, the Federal Reserve’s first go-to move is cutting interest rates. That spurs borrowing, which spurs spending,…

In This Article Picture this: You just closed on your second rental property. The cash flow projections look amazing. You’re already daydreaming about property number three, maybe even 10. Financial freedom feels within reach. Fast-forward 18 months. You own eight doors, but you’re drowning. Your phone buzzes at 7 a.m. with a maintenance emergency. By 9 a.m., you’re juggling lease renewal paperwork for three different tenants. Your inbox is a disaster zone of contractor quotes, insurance updates, and rental applications that still need screening. You haven’t updated your spreadsheet in two weeks, so you’re not even sure which properties are…

From providing insights into market data, automating daily tasks, and even managing properties and showings, AI is transforming real estate. According to Morgan Stanley research, these AI innovations “could lead to $34 billion in efficiency gains” in the industry by 2030. For agents with forward-thinking business and growth plans, this is great news. AI assistance can help agents. It cuts costs and boosts productivity in ways that can be truly life-changing. But some may fear that AI is more than a tool to leverage — that it’s competition for agents. They may mistakenly believe AI has the potential to replace…

Are current market conditions making real estate a risky investment? This episode of “On the Market” with Dave Meyer dives into the recent warnings from the investment icon Ray Dalio, who advises against real estate investments due to factors like interest rate sensitivity, ease of taxation, and illiquidity. Meyer explores the potential implications for real estate investors and unpacks Dalio’s unique perspective on the national debt and long-term debt cycles. How might these economic factors shape the housing market and mortgage rates in the coming months, and should real estate still be considered a stable asset amidst uncertainty? Discover the…