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Trump’s Proposed HUD Cuts and Section 8 Elimination: Implications For Investors and the Housing Mar…
President Trump’s recent budget proposal introduces significant reductions to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), aiming to …
Why We’re Buying Real Estate Before Serious Economic Risks Kick In
Economic risk is growing, and protecting/building your wealth could get more challenging. Stocks are overvalued, mortgage rates are high, and many Am…
Signs the Housing Market is Becoming “Healthier” in 2025
It doesn’t seem like it, but the housing market could be getting a LOT healthier. After years of buyer-seller imbalance, with rising mortgage rates, …
How Confident Are Builders? Q1 Data Reveals Insights
Every month, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) tracks the sentiment of homebuilders nationwide. Rated from 0 to 100, a score greater th…
Rental Demand is Surging 3x Faster Than Homeownership—Here’s How to Catch the Wave
More Americans than ever are pressing pause on the dream of homeownership and turning to long-term rentals instead. And honestly, can you blame them?…
The Hidden Costs of Poor Deal Management—and How to Avoid Them
Let me tell you about a deal I lost that still stings. A while back, I made a lowball offer on a property. The sellers weren’t interested—flat-…
I Retired Early in My 40s WITHOUT Withdrawing from My Portfolio! | Life After FIRE
You CAN retire early in just ten years IF you save and invest enough. Fortunately, your retirement expenses may be less than you think. Chris Luger, …
How to Build a Rental Portfolio (Fast) That Gives You Financial Freedom
Do you dream of ditching your nine-to-five and living off rentals full-time? Today’s guests did more than dream—they engineered their exit from corpo…
Data Says It’s a Buyer’s Market: Here’s Where the Most Opportunity Is
The buyer’s market is back, and opportunities are growing. Inventory is rising, demand is shrinking, and sellers are more motivated to give you a pri…
The 4% “Rule” is Wrong for FIRE—Here’s a Better Alternative
For decades, the 4% rule has been the calculation every FIRE chaser has used to determine when they can retire early—risk-free. The math is simple: h…
Why Quality Checks on Turnovers and Rehabs Are So Important, and How to Master Them
Picture this: You just moved into your brand-new home, having just relocated to this town days ago to start your new dream job, and are full of excit…
Why Out-of-State Investors Are Targeting Omaha For Steady Cash Flow
I was recently asked by a fellow investor what I thought of the Omaha, Nebraska, market and if it was a good place for out-of-state investors to find…
How to Scale Your Short-Term Rental Portfolio With Smart Financing
Scaling from your first short-term rental (STR) to a full portfolio isn’t just about finding excellent properties but the right way to finance them. …
Investor Tips For Getting Properties Approved For Section 8
Many real estate investors hesitate to invest in Section 8 properties because the process of getting a property ready and securing a tenant can take …
Financial Freedom in 6 Years by Buying Rentals with Just $6,000 Down
This investor turned $6,000 into financial freedom in just six years. He did it in a major market and became a millionaire by age 28 simply by repeat…
US Economy Shrinks: Why Mortgage Rates Aren’t Dropping (Yet)
The US economy is shrinking, with GDP declining this quarter. We’re getting closer to recession territory, so why aren’t mortgage rates dropping? We’…
Snowballing to $8,500/Month Cash Flow with 10 Rental Units (in Just 6 Years!)
What would you do with $8,500 in monthly cash flow? Quit your W2 job? Travel the world? Reinvest it? The possibilities are endless, and by blending i…
Does GDP Growth Impact Home Prices?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Q1 GDP growth in 2025 was negative (-0.3%, to be exact). According to the BEA, “The decrease in r…
It’s Wedding Season! Here’s How to Survive It Without Going Broke
It’s the start of wedding season! Have you been to a wedding? I am going to assume the answer is “yes.” I can confidently say that the goal of …
Rental Financing 101: Mortgage & Refi Tips for New Investors (Rookie Reply)
Is money getting in the way of you and your first (or next) rental property? You’re not alone! This is perhaps the most common pain point for new inv…