Market & Deal Analysis

The Metrics That Matter: How to Spot a Strong Real Estate Market

This article is presented by WDSuite. For new and experienced multifamily investors alike, choosing the right market is often the most important decision you’ll make. You can buy a beautifully…

How to Measure and Understand Your Market, Regardless of Location

This article is presented by Express Capital Financing Before I bought my first property, I thought understanding a “market” meant understanding a city. If Phoenix was booming, I assumed the…

4 Metrics I Use to Analyze a Market

This article is presented by Walker & Dunlop. Before buying any property, the investors should ask themselves: Is this a good market? Understanding the local fundamentals is critical if you…

Four Single-Family Home Metrics That Tell You What You Need to Know About a Market

Real estate investing can be both exciting and complex. With multiple factors influencing returns—rents, wages, and home prices among them—knowing where to invest, what to charge, and how to track…

Is BRRRR Dead? What to Do When Your Local Market Starts Listing $500K “Fixer-Uppers”

This article is presented by Rent To Retirement. Imagine you were looking for a potential rental in your neighborhood, only to find a three-bed, one-bath fixer-upper listed at $650,000 and…

The Hidden Power of Neighborhood Data: How to Find the Best Deals Before Anyone Else

This article is presented by Walker & Dunlop. When most investors analyze a deal, they zoom in on the property. They focus on purchase price, cap rate, rent comps, and…

The Essential Role of Due Diligence in Real Estate Investments

This article is presented by Ignite Funding Let’s face it: When it comes to investing your hard-earned money, the stakes are incredibly high. One wrong move or overlooked detail, and…

How Great Underwriting Shields Your Real Estate Investment From Market Volatility

This article is presented by Ignite Funding In a world where economic headlines can shift by the day and traditional investments seem increasingly unpredictable, investors are searching for smarter, more…

Every Investor Needs a “Buy Box”—Here’s How to Build One the Right Way

If you’re just getting started in real estate, you’ve probably heard the advice, “Run the numbers.” But here’s the thing: If you don’t know what kind of deal you’re even…

Inside the Numbers: How a Special Lease Transforms This Deal Into a No-Brainer

I’m always on the lookout for investment opportunities that make sense—not just on paper but in real life. And as more people ask me about passive ways to invest in…

How to Accurately Analyze Property Values and Avoid Bad Investments

When it comes to real estate investing, knowing the true value of a property is everything. Overpaying for a deal can destroy your returns while undervaluing a potential investment could mean…

My 3 Tips for Discovering a Great Market for Real Estate Investing

Choose the right real estate market to achieve financial freedom by focusing on these three things.

The Extra Downside Protection I Look For in Investments

Commercial real estate has felt like a slow-motion car crash over the last two years, but as you continue (or start) investing passively, consider this framework for evaluating risk.