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Posted 4 days ago Ashley Kehr

Trump’s Proposed HUD Cuts and Section 8 Elimination: Implications For Investors and the Housing Market

President Trump’s recent budget proposal introduces significant reductions to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), aiming to reshape federal involvement in housing assistance. These changes carry substantial implications…

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How DOGE’s Targeting of CFPB and HUD Really Impacts Real Estate

It seems like almost everyone has a strong opinion on the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that fits in with the partisan divisions that have become so prominent…

REI Strategies 4 min read

Apr 02, 2025Apr 02, 2025 Garrett Brown

Why Investing Out-of-State Can Help You Reach Your Investment Goals Faster

With countless investment options available today, choosing the right path to achieve your financial goals can feel overwhelming. Real estate remains one of the most reliable ways to build long-term…

Insurance 3 min read

Mar 31, 2025Apr 01, 2025 Garrett Brown

How You Can Protect Your Investment Properties From Natural Disasters

Natural disasters seriously threaten rental properties, with hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and winter storms causing billions of dollars in yearly damages. For real estate investors, failing to prepare can lead to…

Recent Articles

Real Estate Trends 3 min read

Posted 4 days ago Dave Meyer

Is the Housing Market Actually “Healthy”? Here’s My Scorecard to Find Out

With all the headlines, noise, and confusion surrounding today’s housing market, it’s easy to assume things are still broken. But is that really the case? Could we actually be in…

Personal Finance 3 min read

Posted 4 days ago Mindy Jensen

Check Your Credit Card Statements EVERY Month

Your credit card company very helpfully sends you a list of every single item charged to your credit card. This is called a statement, and it comes every month. Are…

Personal Development & Goals 1 min read

Posted 4 days ago Amberly Grant

Libraries Are Still Useful!

Reading is something that I love to do. I also love watching TV, so don’t think I am over here, on my high horse, talking about how I just read…

Real Estate Trends

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Real Estate Trends 3 min read

Posted 4 days ago Dave Meyer

Is the Housing Market Actually “Healthy”? Here’s My Scorecard to Find Out

With all the headlines, noise, and confusion surrounding today’s housing market, it’s easy to assume things are still broken. But is that really the case? Could we actually be in…

Real Estate Trends 4 min read

Posted 5 days ago Austin Wolff

How Confident Are Builders? Q1 Data Reveals Insights

Every month, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) tracks the sentiment of homebuilders nationwide. Rated from 0 to 100, a score greater than 50 indicates builders are optimistic. Below…

Real Estate Trends 3 min read

Posted 5 days ago Garrett Brown

Rental Demand is Surging 3x Faster Than Homeownership—Here’s How to Catch the Wave

More Americans than ever are pressing pause on the dream of homeownership and turning to long-term rentals instead. And honestly, can you blame them? With high mortgage rates and home…

Opinion

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Opinion 6 min read

Apr 21, 2025Apr 21, 2025 Miller McSwain

The Airbnb Era is Over—Investors Should Be Flocking to This Instead

Short-term rentals (STRs) have been a hot strategy for years. At one point, they felt like cheat codes: massive cash flow, manageable with automation, and relatively low vacancy. But in…

Opinion 7 min read

Apr 04, 2025Apr 04, 2025 Andrew Syrios

How DOGE’s Targeting of CFPB and HUD Really Impacts Real Estate

It seems like almost everyone has a strong opinion on the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that fits in with the partisan divisions that have become so prominent…

Opinion 9 min read

Mar 19, 2025Mar 19, 2025 Andrew Syrios

The Threat Facing Real Estate Investors Today and Why Tenants Should Be Treated as Clients

When I first started investing in real estate around 2006 (yeah, I know, not a great time to start), the biggest dangers to the industry were things like interest rate…

BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

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BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast 26 min read

Posted 15 minutes ago The BiggerPockets Podcast

Financial Freedom with Just 4 Rentals? Why Small Portfolios Win

This investor quit her job for good, with just four rental properties. Not 40, not 400—four rentals. And she’s not looking to grow much beyond that. You’ve heard other investors…

BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast 28 min read

Posted 3 days ago The BiggerPockets Podcast

How to Invest in Real Estate During a Recession (2025 Update)

A recession isn’t a time to panic—it’s a time to build wealth. If you’re listening to this podcast, you’re already multiple steps ahead of the masses that shift their mindset…

BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast 13 min read

Posted 4 days ago The BiggerPockets Podcast

Signs the Housing Market is Becoming “Healthier” in 2025

It doesn’t seem like it, but the housing market could be getting a LOT healthier. After years of buyer-seller imbalance, with rising mortgage rates, low affordability, and frozen transaction volume,…