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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…
Ashley:Taxes might not sound exciting, but what if I told you there’s a brand new bill that could put more money in your pocket and change how you invest today? Tony:And today we’ve got two of the best real estate CPAs in the game. You guys might know them. They’ve written several books for BiggerPockets. They’re my personal CPA and good friends of BiggerPockets. But we have Amanda and Matt from Keystone CPA, and they’re here to break down the big, beautiful tax bill, what it means, why it matters, and exactly how rookies can benefit from it. Ashley:Welcome to…
The Federal Reserve has finally cut rates. Will mortgage rates follow? If you’ve been waiting to rate lock or refinance, is now the time, or does the market think we have even further to fall?With inflation coming down from past years’ peaks and unemployment slowly ticking up, the Fed made the decision everyone was waiting for: cut rates…cautiously. There are still more 2025 rate cuts lined up, but they may not have the effect on mortgage rates that many people think. Many expect mortgage rates could dip into the mid-5% range by late 2025—Dave isn’t so sure.Today, we’re giving you…
In This Article Every day in America, more than 10,000 people reach the age of 65. That’s a staggering number by itself, but the real tidal wave is still ahead. The population of Americans aged 80 and above is set to grow by 28% in the next five years. Demographers call it the “Silver Tsunami.” With this surge comes a problem: Senior housing construction is at its lowest level since 2014. Millions of Americans will soon need assisted living, memory care, or modern independent communities. That mismatch isn’t just concerning; it’s a looming disaster. Plus, nearly 88% of Americans over…
In This Article Imagine it’s 2019, and you’ve got a rental property that practically pays for itself. Tenants line up, rents climb every year, and cash flow feels like a given. Or maybe you were one of the lucky ones who flipped houses when material costs were low and buyers were eager—every deal looked like a win. Some of us even dipped into Airbnb when it felt like you could throw a futon into a spare room and instantly be booked solid. In today’s market, it can seem like everyone is squeezing into the same crowded lanes. While it feels…