3 Pre-Inspection Red Flags That Make Me Run From a Deal
One of the biggest mistakes I’ve made in the past was buying properties without setting eyes on them. I think it’s very important that you do a pre-purchase walkthrough. And…
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How to Use Cap Rates as a Rental Property Investor (Hint: You’re Probably Doing It Wrong)
When it comes to cap rate, there's so much misinformation and misapplication of its definition and use. In particular, cap rate should not be used to determine the right price…
The Truth About Cap Rate: 5 Myths—Busted
Perhaps no topic is more overrated, misunderstood, or debated than cap rate. I would also argue that cap rate has more inaccurate or misinformed articles written about it than pretty…
Should Real Estate Investors Ever Rely on Zillow?
Hoping to find great properties on real estate giant Zillow? For investors, this search portal might cause you to miss out on great deals. Our Zillow review details how.
Best Deal Ever Show #22: How to Turn $100K on an Out-of-State Property
Based out of Oakland, Annie Dickerson didn't see the area as a viable locale to continue to invest. So she set out to find a better market. Landing on Huntsville,…
7 Best Cash Flow Markets in the Country for 2020
It's all about that cash flow, baby. Check out some of the hottest markets in the country for real estate investors. But as always, buyer beware—no city guarantees high returns,…
Looking to Invest Out of State? Here’s How to Pick and Analyze a City
Want to invest remotely? Better do your due diligence! Learn exactly how to best analyze and choose a city for maximum cash flow here.
How I Built a $1.3M Real Estate Portfolio for the Cost of a 1-Bedroom in NYC
When I was 23, I faced the choice to rent or roll the dice on my first rehab. Here’s how knowing the difference between risk and fear helped me take…
6 Ways to Locate Distressed Properties Online
Locating distressed properties gets easier with every passing year, as more and more information becomes available online. Between all of the resources listed here, finding a distressed property worth making…
How to Calculate Cap Rate (& Where Many People Get It Wrong)
The easiest way to define cap rate is the expected return (as a percent) an investment will generate based on the net operating income. On its face, the calculation is…
Blinded by Numbers: How Fixating on Metrics Can Lead to Bad Investments
Metrics and numbers are your friends when weighing investment opportunities, right? Turns out over-relying on numbers can hurt you! Read on to find out how.
Best Deal Ever Show #13: Investor Buys Entire Ghost Town—Wait, What?!
Brent Underwood bought an entire ghost town—and he pulled it off by using a little-known strategy to create buzz through news outlets. The story was even featured in the The…
