Passive Investors: Don’t Make These 2 Critical Mistakes
One of the best things about passive investing is that you are not the one doing the day-to-day work. You find a great deal, trust a worthy operations team, and…
Finding Deals
Analyze any real estate deal like the pros.
How To Analyze A Short-Term Rental In 2023
A lot of market factors are signaling that it’s a good time to invest in short-term rentals. But if you’re thinking about this strategy, you must understand how to analyze…
Secondary Markets Are on the Upswing—But Will That Last? (And Should You Invest?)
Investing in real estate is not a speculative venture. We’re not jumping on fads. Here's how to target markets and strategies that have, over time, proven themselves reliable for building…
The Key to Massive Rewards in a Hot Market? Extracting Intrinsic Value
Imagine this scenario: It’s 2021. Everything and everyone around you is the same as when you went to bed last night. But you suddenly realize that prices on everything have…
Which Real Estate Niche Do the Wealthy Prefer?
The rich prefer real estate as their wealth building strategy—but what niche? Syndications! This strategy allows them to concentrate on their own business and pleasure while reaping off the benefits…
Struggling to Find Value-Add Properties? Here’s How to Extract the Intrinsic Value
Many investors seek out value-add deals—and I heartily applaud them. But most of the value has been added to most of the assets most investors want to acquire. Here are…
Barbara Corcoran’s Top 5 Tips for Winning During a Market Downturn
Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran has dealt with her fair share of market downturns—and she knows how to find opportunity in a struggling economy. Here, read her top five tips on…
The Real Estate Investor’s Guide to Putting Together a Scope of Work
Achieving a quality rehab can try your patience. Smart investors solve these problems by stealing a project management strategy: a thorough scope of work.
How to Estimate Capital Expenses On a Rental Property
Think you've calculated all the numbers on that rental? Don't forget about CapEx! More formally known as capital expenditures, CapEx are those expensive “big ticket” items that need to be…
How Do Interest Rates Really Affect Your Investments? A Deep Dive
The interest rates you encounter as a real estate investor are the result of a complex set of factors that starts with the federal government and ends with your individual…
The 2% Rule: Fact, Fiction, or Feasible?
Should real estate investors follow the 2% rule? We break down fact and fiction—and explain why it shouldn't drive your decisions.
Is That Neighborhood Up-and-Coming? Here’s How to Tell
Picking a good neighborhood is as important as choosing the right house. Here's how to identify an up-and-coming area—and why "bad" isn't always, well, bad.
