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Economics 5 min read

Posted 2 days ago Matt Myre

America’s Credit Rating Downgraded—And Why It’s Another Headwind For Housing

Last Friday, Moody’s Ratings downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating from Aaa to Aa1. As a result, Treasury yields surged Monday morning, with the 10-year note jumping to 4.53% and…

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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…

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FIRE & Retirement 6 min read

Posted 2 hours ago Ashley Kehr

No 401(k)? No Problem—Smart Retirement Strategies for the Self-Employed

When you’re self-employed, you gain flexibility, freedom, and control over your income—but you also lose something many full-time employees take for granted: access to employer-sponsored retirement plans like a 401(k)…

Mobile Homes & Mobile Home Parks 6 min read

Posted 3 hours ago Ashley Kehr

Why Mobile Home Investing is Gaining Momentum in 2025 (and How Rookies Can Get Started)

When most new investors think about getting into real estate, they picture buying a single-family home or maybe a small multifamily property. But with home prices staying high and mortgage…

Tax Strategies & Deductions 5 min read

Posted 4 hours ago G. Brian Davis

Can You Use the Same Tax Loopholes as Billionaires to Slash Your Tax Bill?

You can stamp your foot and complain about the wealthy using loopholes to lower their tax bills. Or you can learn those tax loopholes yourself. Try these strategies to slash…

Real Estate Trends

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Real Estate Trends 3 min read

May 08, 2025May 08, 2025 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

May 07, 2025May 07, 2025 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

May 07, 2025May 07, 2025 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 21 min read

Posted 13 hours ago The BiggerPockets Podcast

When’s the Right Time to Start Investing? (Age, Money, Lifestyle)

When is the right time to invest in real estate? We’ve all asked ourselves this, and if you’ve been thinking about buying rentals, you probably have, too. Whether you’re 20…

BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast 21 min read

Posted 3 days ago The BiggerPockets Podcast

How to Retire with Rentals in Just 10 Years (It’s Still Possible!)

Want to retire early? You don’t need millions of dollars in stocks, retirement accounts, or cash to do it. You might just need a handful of rental properties. Today’s guest,…

BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast 23 min read

May 16, 2025May 19, 2025 The BiggerPockets Podcast

May 2025 Housing Market Update: Price Cuts Arrive, Market “Softening” Continues

The housing market is going through another significant shift. Sellers have lost even more control as price cuts become common in some top markets. Rents are flat, but will they…