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In This Article The New York real estate community choked on their spreadsheets when mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani proposed rent freezes on all rent-stabilized apartments. While his words were primarily aimed at the powerful Wall Street REITs and large-scale landlords that own thousands of New York City apartment buildings, the policy could be most severely affected by the many mom-and-pop landlords who don’t have the resources to weather the consequences of stalled rents amid increasing expenses. Should Mamdani win the November election based on his tenant-friendly policies, it could have wider ramifications in other U.S. cities. A City of Renters…
Dave:In the last few weeks, several reports have come out showing that the job market in the US is weak and it’s getting weaker and the labor market is tied to the housing market and to the overall investing climate in all sorts of ways. So today we’re diving into the latest labor news and how this will spoil. So today we’re diving into the latest labor market news and how it’s going to spill over into the world of real estate investing. Hey everyone. Welcome to On the Market. I’m Dave Meyer. Thank you all so much for listening…
In This Article If you hang out with real estate investors, you’ve probably noticed there’s a buzz in the air again about Airbnbs. The short-term rental (STR) tax loophole, the strategy that allows W-2 earners to classify rental income as “non-passive” and use paper losses to offset their active income, has sprung back to life. The reason is that 100% bonus depreciation is returning. Under the new legislation, qualifying property placed in service on or after Jan. 20, 2025, can once again be depreciated 100% in the first year. For high-income professionals, the savings can be substantial—sometimes six figures in…
In This Article Following a weakening labor market, the Federal Reserve’s announcement that it will cut interest rates by 0.25% on Sept. 17 comes as welcome relief to the real estate industry, as it hopes it will trigger lower borrowing costs and stimulate homebuying and refinancing. While low employment numbers are never good news, they have given Fed Chair Jerome Powell a legitimate reason to finally take action, as President Donald Trump has been pressuring him to do for months. “The fourth month of subpar employment performance signals a dramatic stall in hiring and fully supports the Fed starting rate…
In This Article For years, the “growth at all costs” mentality has driven rental investors to scoop up as many properties as possible, often working toward a unit goal. But in 2025, the tide is turning, and landlord expectations for 2025 have shifted relative to their sentiments in Q4 2024. Instead of actively acquiring new properties, more landlords are focusing on maintaining and improving the rentals they already manage. If you’re a rookie or experienced investor, this shift is actually good news. There are strategies that you can apply right now to strengthen your portfolio, even if you don’t feel…
In This Article Midnight Zillow and the Great Dream Gap Laptop open, clock hitting 12:07 a.m., and you’re 10 pages deep on Zillow. A French farmhouse in Napa. A slope-side modern house in Aspen. A Spanish villa you’ll “check out someday.” And then reality hits: Your bank account doesn’t speak the same language as your browser tabs. That moment—the gap between dreaming and affording—is exactly what Pacaso’s founder, Austin Allison, noticed when he worked at Zillow. The data told the story: Millions of people spend nearly an hour per session browsing $2 million+ properties, with zero realistic chance of buying…
Keller Williams Realty, LLC (KW), the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count, is expanding in Europe. As momentum continues, KW has awarded a new master franchise in Hungary. As of August 31, KW has More than 116 market centers and 6,986 affiliated agents across Europe. “We are proud to celebrate KW Hungary joining our Keller Williams Worldwide Family,” said William E. Soteroff, president of Keller Williams Worldwide. “With more than 60 international regions, our global network grew even stronger today as we continue to focus on empowering local entrepreneurs with proven models, innovative technology, and a culture of…
Should you buy a rental property now or wait? If you buy now and prices rise, you’ll get all the appreciation that comes with it and have the chance to refinance at any point in the future. But waiting to have a larger down payment could get you a better loan and put you in a stronger financial position. You want to get into real estate investing soon, so what should you do?We’re answering this question, and more, on this Q&A episode where we field actual investor dilemmas and share what we’d do in these situations. First, the classic buy…
The One Big Beautiful Bill has passed, and it could put thousands of dollars back in your pocket. In this episode, we’re breaking down how this powerful piece of legislation could help lower your tax bill and supercharge your returns, whether you’re relatively new to real estate investing or actively scaling your portfolio!Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Today, we’re joined by Amanda Han and Matt MacFarland from Keystone CPA, who break down the latest tax bill, what it means for rookie investors, and a few of the best tax strategies to implement. We’ll cover things like 100%…
In This Article Rent price has been growing for years, but rising rents don’t guarantee rising profits if tenants can’t afford them. Instead of relying on market averages, you can calculate what tenants actually have left over after debt and essential expenses. Their discretionary income is your roadmap to profitable, sustainable rent increases. By analyzing median household income, monthly debt payments, and local cost of living, you can calculate how much cash tenants realistically have left over. That number tells you whether there is room to support higher rents without pushing tenants beyond their means. For example, say the median…