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Late Starter’s Guide to Real Estate (Start in Your 40s!)

Late Starter’s Guide to Real Estate (Start in Your 40s!)

Is it too late to invest in real estate if you’re in your 30s, 40s, or 50s? No! Today, we’re giving you the exact blueprint to retire in 10-15 years,…

Multifamily Buying Window Widens (We’re Already Investing)

Multifamily Buying Window Widens (We’re Already Investing)

Dave Meyer and Kathy Fettke reveal their current real estate investment strategies, including the assets and markets they think will have the best va…

How Short-Term Rental Mortgages Can You Help You Scale Your Business

How Short-Term Rental Mortgages Can You Help You Scale Your Business

This article is presented by Host Financial. I still remember trying to buy my second short-term rental. The numbers made sense, and the demand was t…

The Rent Collection Method You Use Could Be Super Risky—Here’s Why

The Rent Collection Method You Use Could Be Super Risky—Here’s Why

This article is presented by TurboTenant. There was a time when I thought I was doing just fine collecting rent. I had tenants sending me money throu…

The 5 Best Markets For Buying Cheap, Fixer-Upper Properties

The 5 Best Markets For Buying Cheap, Fixer-Upper Properties

With high interest rates and stubbornly high home prices still plaguing the real estate market, buying a fixer-upper has become one of the few ways t…

The Stages of Real Estate Investing (Where Do You Stand?)

The Stages of Real Estate Investing (Where Do You Stand?)

Within 10 years, today’s guest went from zero experience in real estate investing to millionaire through investment properties. Now, she’s reverse-en…

THIS Is Killing Your Real Estate Profits (Do This Instead!)

THIS Is Killing Your Real Estate Profits (Do This Instead!)

Stuck with an underperforming property? You may be overlooking a crucial aspect of real estate investing that isn’t talked about nearly enough—design…

Even if the Fed Cuts Rates This Week, You Should Still Play Defense—Here’s Why

Even if the Fed Cuts Rates This Week, You Should Still Play Defense—Here’s Why

The Federal Reserve meets this week, and it’s possible that a rate cut is coming. By how much? Who knows, and who knows if it will even happen?…

What Really is the Upper-Middle Class and How Helpful is Real Estate in Getting You There?

What Really is the Upper-Middle Class and How Helpful is Real Estate in Getting You There?

Everyone calls themselves “middle class.” No, really—just 10% of Americans identify as lower class, and only 1% identify as upper class.  But by…

The Mortgage Rate Outlook For the Rest of the Year and 2026

The Mortgage Rate Outlook For the Rest of the Year and 2026

Mortgage rates have stayed stubbornly high in 2025, and while some people keep waiting for relief, I don’t think it’s coming as quickly—or as dramati…

How I’m Making “Passive” Income with 4 Rentals (Working 9-5!)

How I’m Making “Passive” Income with 4 Rentals (Working 9-5!)

Think you need to be a hands-on landlord, do your own renovations, or sacrifice time with family to invest in real estate? Think again! Today’s guest…

Retiring 15 Years Early by Buying Rentals on Repeat (HELOCs!)

Retiring 15 Years Early by Buying Rentals on Repeat (HELOCs!)

What if you could shave 15 years off your working career? Whether you love your job or hate it, having the option to retire early on a schedule you c…

Buyer Cancellations Hit All-Time High (Perfect Buying Signal?)

Buyer Cancellations Hit All-Time High (Perfect Buying Signal?)

Successfully navigating today’s housing market requires understanding the trends creating both opportunities and risks for investors. But what …

How Single-Family Rental Data Can Help You Maximize ROI as a Real Estate Investor

How Single-Family Rental Data Can Help You Maximize ROI as a Real Estate Investor

In today’s real estate environment, data isn’t optional—it’s essential. Whether you’re a first-time landlord or a seasoned investor looking to …

Dallas is Booming—But is it a No-Brainer Investment?

Dallas is Booming—But is it a No-Brainer Investment?

On a list of any prospective landlord’s or flipper’s must-haves when looking for an area in which to invest is high demand and continued, predi…

The Best Short-Term Rental Market in Every State

The Best Short-Term Rental Market in Every State

A “best” short-term rental market to you may be another investor’s worst nightmare. So, what is the “best”?  Well, it’s relative, and we d…

3% Interest Rates in 2025? This “Hack” Unlocks It

3% Interest Rates in 2025? This “Hack” Unlocks It

Want a 3% interest rate? What about a lower purchase price? Maybe hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax-free income? These real estate “hacks” unlo…

DSCR Loans: No Income to Qualify, But Worth It? (Rookie Reply)

DSCR Loans: No Income to Qualify, But Worth It? (Rookie Reply)

Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where Ashley and Tony answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook group. This tim…

Understanding and Evaluating Normal Wear and Tear in Rental Properties

Understanding and Evaluating Normal Wear and Tear in Rental Properties

For landlords, understanding the nuances of normal wear and tear versus property damage is crucial. It not only helps maintain harmonious landlord-te…

2025 Mid-Year Mortgage Rate Predictions (Update)

2025 Mid-Year Mortgage Rate Predictions (Update)

Will mortgage rates finally fall in the second half of 2025? Host Dave Meyer predicted rates in the mid-6’s back in December, which has proved …