Like me, many investors believe real estate investing is a unique vehicle in that it’s not only a great way to make short- and long-term gains, but it also provides a way to help people. Think about it: Not many other asset classes can do that in as direct a way as real estate investing. Here’s w...

This article describes a situation every investor runs into: a great deal but a bad location. What it really comes down to is math versus address. What’s the best course of action?

As buy and hold real estate investors, we don’t usually sell. Still, it’s a reality. Sometimes, we need to trim the fat and cut out some properties. Here’s when it’s a good idea.

House hacking generally means renting out part of your property either long-term or short-term to reduce your mortgage burden. The person house hacking is both the owner of the property and lives at the property, too. There are a couple of ways to house hack, but these are the three most popular ...

Investing is inherently risky. The key is to take on an appropriate amount of risk and avoid putting yourself in situations where you could lose everything. Consider these practical tips.

In this short vlog, I interview real estate veteran Thach Nguyen, whose latest investment is a $1.5 million new construction project. I wanted to know what he’d tell someone on the opposite end of the spectrum. I asked, for newer investors—those without capital or established relationships—what a...

Real estate investing is a dirty business that all too often exposes us to the side of humanity best left in the dark. Tenants who skip out, contractors who don’t show up, bankers who want to give you a prostate exam… All of it is why I don’t like real estate. Yet I love what I do. Here’s why.

If you feel like you’re losing motivation in your real estate investing career, it may be time to turn to the timeless wisdom of the legendary Warren Buffett. Look to the guy who has done what you are trying to do, and follow in his footsteps.

What is a 1031 exchange and how are they used in real estate to help skyrocket wealth-building? Learn EVERYTHING you need to know in this comprehensive word guide!

What investor wouldn’t like having a lower mortgage and interest rate? One way to do this is pay mortgage points. In this article, I’ll break down when to use this buydown method.

In November, the Federal Housing Finance Agency raised the maximum conforming loan limit for the fourth straight year. Real estate investors will soon be able to take out a federally backed mortgage up to $510,400 nationwide (and even higher in some places). Here’s how to use the new limit to you...

The bank will tell you if there are certain loans you don’t qualify for, but it’s up to you to decide whether you’ll pursue a loan you’re “qualified” for.