Not All Real Estate Agents Are Created Equal—It Matters Who You Choose
With such a low barrier to entry, far too many real estate agents enter the industry. Many try their best, but lack the experience to know what to do. Here's…
Buying & Selling
Learn how to buy and sell investment properties.
How to Challenge a Low Appraisal—And Win a High Valuation
Your ability to qualify for a mortgage hinges on your home appraisal—so how can you maximize your home's value? Here, learn how to challenge a low appraisal and get the…
DIY Home Inspection Checklist
Hiring a professional inspector is an essential part of the home-buying process—but all home buyers and investors should know how to quickly assess a property's condition. Here's what to look…
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…
How Smart Investors Discover the Hidden Value of Distressed Properties
Are you overpaying for real estate just to deploy capital and get in the game? You may be settling for dismal returns and missing out on real estate’s amazing tax…
What Is a Closing Disclosure? Here’s What Home Buyers Should Know
You found a house; you went under contract; and you survived the home inspection, appraisal, and loan underwriting. Congratulations, the end is in sight! You’re well on your way to…
Start Your House Hunt Right by Asking These Questions First
You’ve prepared yourself to buy a new home in every way possible, but now it’s time to actually go out and do—not just talk. Here's what to ask when you…
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.
How to Choose the Right Remote Real Estate Market for You
As out-of-state investing grows increasingly popular, make sure you know what to look for in a remote market before you dive in.
