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The MLS Power Struggle: Why Real Estate Investors Should Pay Close Attention to NAR, Zillow, and the Battle Over Listing Rules

The MLS Power Struggle: Why Real Estate Investors Should Pay Close Attention to NAR, Zillow, and th…

There’s a high-stakes battle unfolding in the world of real estate, and while much of it is happening behind closed doors, its impact may soon hit th…

How We Found and Funded Our First Rentals (Low Money!)

How We Found and Funded Our First Rentals (Low Money!)

One messy, imperfect, low-cash-flow rental property could change your life forever, but maybe not in the way you’d think. No one retires off ONE prop…

The Best “Early Retirement” Strategy 99% of Investors Ignore

The Best “Early Retirement” Strategy 99% of Investors Ignore

Want to retire early? What about early retirement AND making millions of dollars tax-free? Only one real estate investing strategy gives you the abil…

How This 22-Year-Old Bought a Duplex with 5% Down and Zero Experience

How This 22-Year-Old Bought a Duplex with 5% Down and Zero Experience

He had no money, no experience, and no idea how to renovate a house… but he still pulled off two real estate deals by 22. Welcome back to the R…

Preventative Maintenance vs. Reactive Maintenance: What Rookie Landlords Need to Know

Preventative Maintenance vs. Reactive Maintenance: What Rookie Landlords Need to Know

When you’re managing rental properties, maintenance isn’t optional—it’s inevitable. But how you handle it can mean the difference b…

AI Agents Are Changing the Game for Real Estate Investors in 2025

AI Agents Are Changing the Game for Real Estate Investors in 2025

If you’re serious about growing your business, the answer isn’t to work more hours—it’s to work smarter. And that starts with putting systems in plac…

Real Estate is STILL a Great Investment—But Avoid Doing These Four Things

Real Estate is STILL a Great Investment—But Avoid Doing These Four Things

Let’s be honest: 2025 hasn’t exactly felt like the golden age of real estate investing. Mortgage rates are high, property prices are stubborn, and ev…

A Map of All 141 Markets Where Prices Are Falling

A Map of All 141 Markets Where Prices Are Falling

Last month, Zillow updated its 2025 forecast to show home prices declining by 1.4% this year.  Nationwide, the average home price has risen 1.4%…

Redfin Forecast Signals Softening, Housing Market Reaches “Tipping Point”

Redfin Forecast Signals Softening, Housing Market Reaches “Tipping Point”

Redfin’s latest forecast suggests home prices will see a 1% decline by year-end, a significant shift after years of growth. On The Market host …

$100K/Year Passive Income with Cheap, Small, Repeatable Rentals

$100K/Year Passive Income with Cheap, Small, Repeatable Rentals

This investor is making $100,000 per year with small, affordable, repeatable rental properties. He started investing years ago but recently bought an…

6 Rental Properties (in 2 Years!) While Working 9-5

6 Rental Properties (in 2 Years!) While Working 9-5

Want to invest in real estate but fear you don’t have the time or energy? You DON’T need to quit your day job to build a cash-flowing real estate por…

Should I Buy a House Now or Wait Until 2026?

Should I Buy a House Now or Wait Until 2026?

“Should I buy a house now or wait until prices fall further?” If you’re a first-time homebuyer or regular real estate investor, you’ve no doubt asked…

The Best Rentals for Beginners (& How Much Money You’ll Need) (Rookie Reply)

The Best Rentals for Beginners (& How Much Money You’ll Need) (Rookie Reply)

Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where Ashley Kehr and Tony J Robinson answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook…

Contract Cancellations Climb as Sellers Ready to Cut Deals

Contract Cancellations Climb as Sellers Ready to Cut Deals

Is the housing market finally tipping in favor of buyers? This week on On the Market, Dave Meyer is joined by Kathy Fettke, Henry Washington, and Jam…

Does Age Matter? The Cash Flow Calculation Impacting New vs. Old Homes

Does Age Matter? The Cash Flow Calculation Impacting New vs. Old Homes

There’s a quiet shift happening in the 2025 real estate market—and if you’re an investor, it’s one you can’t afford to ignore. For years, new constru…

How 2025 Tax Changes Could Reshape Real Estate Investing

How 2025 Tax Changes Could Reshape Real Estate Investing

It’s not exactly breaking news: Taxes change. But what’s brewing for 2025 could be the biggest shake-up in real estate tax policy in a generation. An…

Do You Need an LLC as a Real Estate Investor?

Do You Need an LLC as a Real Estate Investor?

Some of the most common questions rookie investors ask—especially in places like the BiggerPockets forums—are: The short answer? It depends. Today, I…

Freddie Mac’s Serious Delinquency Rates Are Down, While Multifamily Distress is the Highest Since 2011

Freddie Mac’s Serious Delinquency Rates Are Down, While Multifamily Distress is the Highest Since 2…

There’s some good news regarding late mortgage payments. Freddie Mac, the government-affiliated home loan backer, reported that serious delinqu…

7 Money Moves to Buy Your First Rental Faster

7 Money Moves to Buy Your First Rental Faster

Money—it’s the number one thing that keeps new investors from buying a rental property. Maybe you’ve got your market and buy box figured out, but the…

Why Waiting for the “Perfect” Property is Costing You Wealth

Why Waiting for the “Perfect” Property is Costing You Wealth

Your idea of a “dream home” or “dream investment property” is stopping you from building wealth and taking steps toward financial freedom. Don’t beli…