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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…
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…