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Investors Need to Think Outside the Box—Start With These 9 Factors
I aim to earn 15% or higher returns on all my hands-off real estate investments. When the average person hears that, they immediately react dismissiv…
Is the Multifamily Market Steaming Toward Failure Next Year? The Worst Might Actually Be Behind Us
Housing shortage? Not in the multifamily sector. If there’s one narrative that held true in 2024 amongst the confusing strands of debate concer…
How to Save for Your First Rental Property in 2025 (Starting from Zero!)
Do you want to buy a rental property in 2025 but fear money could get in the way? Putting 15%-20% down is a huge hurdle for new investors, but there …
From the Forums: One Thing That Most Beginner Investors Should NOT Do
Should you borrow money for your first real estate deal? We’re not talking about taking an interest-free loan from your mom; we mean using “private m…
Average Net Worth by Age (How Do You Compare?)
Are you beating the average American in personal finances? Today, we’re sharing the average net worth by age to see where exactly you stack up. Wheth…
The Obstacles of Investing in U.S. Real Estate as a Non-Citizen and How to Overcome Them
There’s something almost mythical about buying real estate in the United States. The dream of owning American real estate spans across the glob…
The Investor’s Guide to Northwest Arkansas’ Real Estate Market
Northwest Arkansas (NWA) is currently one of the best undervalued markets to be investing in, thanks to its combination of job growth, appreciation, …
HousingWire’s 2025 Housing Market Predictions: Rates, Prices, and More
It’s the season for housing market predictions, and we know who to call! Altos Research and HousingWire’s Mike Simonsen joins the show to share where…
7 Deals in 5 Years by Doubling Down on Rentals in a Tough Housing Market
When interest rates rose, many investors stopped buying. But not Ryan Irwin. This rookie doubled down on real estate, choosing whichever investing st…
The “Dirt Floor to $80K/Month” Investor is BACK (and She’s Gone BIGGER!)
Yamundow Camara grew up in The Gambia. After losing her parents at a young age, she was taken in by relatives who forced her to sleep on a dirt floor…
Equity vs. Debt: Which Part of the Capital Stack is Right For You?
Most investors understand the importance of diversification—spreading investments across different markets, operators, and asset classes. But what ha…
New Data Spells Out the Key Factors Driving Migration Trends
A new report from Redfin details why both homeowners and renters move in 2024. While the top reasons are the same they’ve always been—the desire for …
Investor Purchases Remain Flat in Q3—Here’s How to Get Ahead of the Competition
Whether it was high interest rates, uncertainty about the election, or a lack of inventory, U.S. real estate investors just barely slowed down their …
This Could Be Like Getting into Airbnb in 2012
While short-term rentals are seeing slowing demand, mid-term rentals are taking off (and fast). Mid-term rentals, also called medium-term rentals or …
Finance Friday: Middle-Class Trap on Steroids ($3.8M but CAN’T Retire!)
There’s a “middle-class trap” that can keep anyone from FIRE—yes, even high-income earners. Today’s guest has a sizable nest egg that should allow he…
How to Maximize Your Rental Income on a Single Property (Rookie Reply)
Are you leaving cash flow on the table? Even if you own a single rental property, there are all kinds of strategies you can use to generate more rent…
The Housing Market is Changing (Deals Are Coming in Winter)
Discounted real estate deals could be coming THIS winter as the housing market begins to “thaw.” Today, Dave is flying solo, bringing you a housing m…
Is This the Most Beginner-Friendly Way to Start Investing?
Most people get turnkey real estate investing all wrong. They either think it’s a completely hands-off investment like stocks or that all turnkey rea…
How Much Real Estate Did We Buy in 2024? (Deals, Mistakes, and More)
Today, we’re talking about the real estate deals we did in 2024. What went right, what went wrong, and what mistakes did we make that you must avoid …
7 Scorching Money Hot Takes That Will Make Your Financial Advisor Cringe
Is frugality overrated? Is hustle culture a waste of time? Do we over–save for retirement? You don’t have to look very far to find a hot take o…