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The South and the West Are Expected to Dominate the Housing Market In 2025
Realtor.com made its predictions about the top real estate markets in the U.S. in 2025, with unpredictability sweeping across the housing industry. T…
Here’s How I’m Protecting My Investments From What Could Go Wrong Next Year
Has the Federal Reserve defeated inflation? Where are interest rates headed, and when? I don’t know the answer to those questions, and you should be …
Build Wealth Faster with This Tax “Loophole” (1031 Exchange) (Rookie Reply)
Are you looking to grow your real estate portfolio and build wealth faster? There’s a tax “loophole” that allows you to sell your property and roll y…
Finance Friday: Can I Still Reach FI by 45 If I Quit My Job?
Alex Preziosi wants to reach financial independence by the age of forty-five, and with several hundred thousand dollars in retirement accounts, broke…
Redfin’s 2025 Housing Market Predictions (Home Prices, Mortgage Rates, & More)
Redfin just released their highly-anticipated 2025 housing market forecast, and today, we’re reacting to each of their ten crucial housing market pre…
NAR Hit with Another Blow After Shocking “Donation” Discovery
Disclaimer: Opinions expressed in this episode and written below are solely opinions of the hosts, guests, and writers and do not reflect the views o…
I Automated My Airbnb Business—Here’s How You Can Too
Running a successful short-term rental (STR) business can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re managing multiple properties. It’s easy…
3 Top REITs to Consider Buying in 2025
I’ve shared several articles outlining why I believe real estate investment trusts (REITs) are better investments than rental properties in most case…
Should I Sell My 4% Interest Rate Rental Property? ($300K in Equity!)
Should you keep, refinance, or sell your rental property? If you’re sitting on a low mortgage rate and plenty of equity, you’ve probably asked yourse…
Leaving Her W2 Job to Chase Financial Freedom with THIS Real Estate Business
Burned out at your W2 job? Tired of climbing the corporate ladder? Starting a real estate business could give you financial freedom, but is it worth …
The 5 Biggest Money Fears Keeping You from FIRE (and How to Overcome Them)
Many people struggle with money anxiety, even those in the FIRE community. Your money fears could keep you on the sidelines, or it could have the opp…
2025 Short-Term Rental Trends—What Will Keep Your Occupancy Rates Up?
The hospitality industry is evolving faster than ever, and the lines between hotels and short-term rentals (STRs) are fading. Travelers aren’t just l…
Fannie Mae Expands Coverage, Raising Loan Limits By 5.2%
If you want to buy a million-dollar home and have enough for a down payment, you can now ask Uncle Sam for the rest. That’s probably an o…
“Return to Office” Could Change the Housing Market, But Not How You’d Think
“Return to office” mandates from the tech and finance industries are coming rapidly. But they’re not just going back to the downtown areas. Return to…
$50K/Year Cash Flow from ONE Rental by Beating the Market to This Strategy
$50,000 cash flow from ONE rental!? Not many properties will give you this kind of return in today’s housing market, but this investor beat his compe…
The Expert Investor: Early Retirement is a Mistake, Rent INSTEAD of Buying!
Why does this veteran real estate investor say that early retirement and financial freedom are a bad idea? Why does he think renting, NOT buying a ho…
Zillow Paints Rosy Picture for What’s to Come in the Housing Market
After the roller-coaster ride of the last few years, listings and data analytics site Zillow have painted a generally optimistic outlook for resident…
Real Estate Scams Keep Getting Worse—Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Unfortunately, scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and property owners are often targeted by fraudulent contractors, fake insurance polici…
10 Gold Mine Markets for Your Next Short-Term Rental
Another year, another list. No, we’re not talking about the Christmas list I still send to Santa every year, asking to make the McRib a full-time ite…
How Many Rental Properties Do You Need to Quit Your Job? (Rookie Reply)
Many people invest for appreciation. Others invest for tax benefits. But some investors want enough monthly cash flow to replace their W2 income and …