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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…
How to Build (and Enjoy) Your “Dream” Life in Early Retirement | Life After FIRE
What if you reached financial independence…before knowing what it was? That’s what happened to Chris Rusin. After discovering the FIRE movement and s…
The Mortgage Rate “Range” to Expect for the Rest of 2025
Here’s the mortgage rate “range” Dave expects to see through the end of 2025. With so much rate volatility as of late, it’s getting harder and harder…
New Lawsuit Could Trigger “Domino Effect” to End the MLS
Another MLS lawsuit is making waves—this time aiming to remove unfair listing rules and help both buyers and agents. Experts say we’re in a “healthy”…
Yes, the Middle-Class Trap DOES Exist
Recently, I was a guest on the ChooseFI podcast, Episode 543, to talk about the Middle-Class Trap, a term Scott Trench and I have coined on the Bigge…
Smart Money Moves to Make at $500K Net Worth
You’ve reached the halfway point to joining the two-comma club! Now what? Just like you outgrew that small floor mattress in your first apartme…
The Housing Markets Where Finding Deals is Getting Much Easier
Zillow published its Market Heat Index for March 2025 earlier this month. The data may be a month old, but with respect to real estate sales data, th…
Where We’d Invest in Real Estate in 2025 (If We Could Buy Anywhere)
Where would we invest in real estate if we could pick anywhere in the country? Even with many real estate markets stagnating, several markets are sti…
How to Change Your Life with ONE Small Multifamily Property
What if you could create multiple income streams and live for “free” with just ONE rental? Today, we’ll show you why a small multifamily property is …