7 Steps to Hit an Impossible Target in 2022
You are not aiming high enough. I hate to break it to you, but you are simply not aiming high enough. You, just like everyone else, are conditioned to play…
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Should Investors Really Worry About a Foreclosure Crisis?
As the housing market continues to hit new peaks, there is reasonable fear that current prices are not sustainable. When imagining what could be the catalyst for price declines, one…
Great Expectations: Evaluating Cash Flow vs. Equity in 2021’s Wild Market
By switching your mindset from cash flow to equity, real estate investors can still find portfolio-boosting deals in this crazy housing market.
How Are Flippers Faring In Today’s Hot Market?
Recent data from ATTOM shows that the current housing market is hampering house flipping. Here's how.
Do Stricter Credit Standards Keep Today’s Housing Markets Stable?
While we hear stories about bidding wars and properties selling for tens—or even hundreds—of thousands of dollars above the asking price, that doesn't mean housing market fundamentals are funky. Things…
How Confident Are Investors Today? The June Numbers Are In
How has investor sentiment changed over the last few months? Here are the updated numbers
What Did COVID-19 Really Do to Rent Prices?
Many cities are seeing housing prices go through the roof, with double-digit year-over-year gains. But are rents keeping pace with property appreciation in the nation’s biggest metros?
Jobs up, Forbearance Down, and Rates Still Low: Housing Market News You Need to Know
With the housing market in its current frenetic state, it has become difficult to stay on top of all the data, news, and analyses being released. But don’t worry, we've…
Why Is Cash Flow So Hard To Find?
Basic market dynamics have been making cash flow harder to find for nearly a decade, and the current red-hot market is making things worse. Here's how this should affect your…
Inventory Is Key to a Stable Real Estate Market—Will It Recover?
It’s no secret that lack of housing inventory is a major factor in the crazy price appreciation in the current housing market. Without inventory recovering, we’re unlikely to return to…
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The 1% rule is simply a rule of thumb—and an outdated one at that.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…
Where Does Housing Demand Exceed Supply? May Markets of the Month
Sometimes it’s best to get back to the basics when thinking about investing, finance, and economics. And what could be more basic than supply and demand? This month we’re going…
Do Economic Indicators Show Potential Improvement for Investors?
Recent economic data suggests a recovery gaining steam and directly hitting individuals across the country. Here's a quick rundown of some key economic indicators—and why this data is good news…
