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Renters Are Flocking to These Housing Markets—Should You Invest?

Renters Are Flocking to These Housing Markets—Should You Invest?

RentCafé’s end-of-year round-up of top rental cities could help prospective landlords formulate an investment game plan for 2025. However, if y…

AMA (Ask Meyer Anything): Seller Financing, A Better “BRRRR”, & Do You Need an LLC?

AMA (Ask Meyer Anything): Seller Financing, A Better “BRRRR”, & Do You Need an LLC?

When is seller financing worth it (as a buyer AND a seller)? Do you need an LLC to start investing in real estate, and will it help you buy more […

$1,000,000/Year with 22 Rentals by Focusing on This Ultra-Profitable Niche

$1,000,000/Year with 22 Rentals by Focusing on This Ultra-Profitable Niche

You can make money in real estate—with or without owning rentals! How? There’s a growing segment of the industry that rookies NEED to know about. It’…

“50% Price Cuts!” and Other Outrageous Housing Crash Clickbait

“50% Price Cuts!” and Other Outrageous Housing Crash Clickbait

Ever seen those YouTube videos titled “A housing crash is coming THIS year!” or “Prices are falling 50% in *insert state*”? If so, you’re not alone. …

February – November 2024 Side Hustle Report – $8,454.18

February – November 2024 Side Hustle Report – $8,454.18

Okay, well, I was going over my posts and figuring out what to write about when I realized I hadn’t written any side hustle reports since Janua…

The South and the West Are Expected to Dominate the Housing Market In 2025

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

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)

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?

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’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…

The Worst Cost of Bad Financial Advice

The Worst Cost of Bad Financial Advice

A single terrible experience can scar us. It can be the hot stove that scalds us, that teaches us, "Don't ever do that again."

NAR Hit with Another Blow After Shocking “Donation” Discovery

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

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

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…

ISO: Patina

ISO: Patina

For the last four years, we’ve spent Thanksgiving with a few of my husband’s brothers and their families in a Colorado ski town (though the trip is f…

Should I Sell My 4% Interest Rate Rental Property? ($300K in Equity!)

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

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)

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?

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%

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…