Buyers and Sellers Are Not on the Same Page and It’s Only Going To Get Worse
This is not the first time we’ve been here. In fact, it’s the second time already in our short trek through this century. But we can learn from others’ mistakes.…
Opinion
Landlording Isn’t For Everyone — Become a Passive Real Estate Investor Instead
Just say no to landlording! Now I realize I just offended many, if not most of you. Let me explain. Real estate investing is not for everyone. That sounds weird…
Why Rental Properties Are Still a Good Investment When Interest Rates Rise
One of the most valuable tools rental property investors have in the U.S. is the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. Surprisingly, this style of mortgage is very much an outlier compared to…
You Need to Start Learning How to Say “No” to Opportunities
For you old folks out there, do you remember that irritating commercial from decades ago? The one where the nasally guy is sitting in front of a big desk with…
When It’s This Easy to Make Money, A Bubble is Getting Ready to Pop
My friend, Ron, is a single-family developer on the East Coast. Ron has spent decades successfully developing subdivisions. He told me this shocking story the other day. He was planning…
Yes, I’m Afraid of a Real Estate Bubble—But I Continue to Invest Anyway. Here’s Why.
Should you wait for the next market crash? I don’t know. Someday, the pundits will be right. Here's what I'm doing in today's market—and why.
Warning: The Decline of Real Estate Experts Could Crash the Market
The year was 1999. An exclusive group of multi-billionaires gathered in Sun Valley, Idaho, just like they do every year. As usual, no reporters were allowed within miles of their…
Market Risk Is Skyrocketing: Are You Playing To Lose?
Did you play musical chairs as a kid? I played in Sunday School, and I don’t think I ever won. It was painful, but I’m okay with it now. For…
The State of the Economy: Approaching Your Investments in the Coming Year
An ostrich can have its head in the sand, but that won’t stop a lion from biting it in the butt. This year has been a rough one for many…
The 1% Rule Is Dead
The 1% rule is simply a rule of thumb—and an outdated one at that. It was created during a different time and overvalues the role of cash flow in today’s…
The No. 1 Reason You’re Broke (& How to Change Your Fate)
If you're seeking a significant change in income and net worth, you need to rewire your thinking about money—and grasp and put into practice this one key concept.
5 Reasons to Stop Buying Real Estate Right Now (& Wait for Better Opportunities Ahead)
The market may seem tempting right now, but here are five reasons to wait on your real estate investing in light of potential hazards ahead.
3 Negatively Cash-Flowing ‘Assets’ That Can Devastate Your Finances
Why is it that so many young adults face a dire financial future? Here are a few faux "assets" (read: liabilities) that tank hope for financial freedom.
