Why Co-Buying is a Fast But Risky Investment Strategy
Buying real estate with friends or business partners often seems like a good idea, but it can be an exasperating experience when it goes wrong. With homeownership and investing becoming…
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Young Americans Are Increasingly Moving to Rural Markets
Traditionally, young people have been desperate to leave their small towns and strike out for high-paying jobs in the big city. However, the exorbitant cost of city living has resulted…
Red State vs. Blue State: Does It Actually Impact Home Price Growth?
My BiggerPockets forum post got some buzz when I published data on whether blue states “appreciate” more than red. My intention here is to expand on the original idea: Do…
Immigration Policies Have Helped Boost Your Property Values—But Not Without a Cost
Immigration is a particularly contentious issue these days. It came in second amongst Republicans and fifth overall as the most important issue for voters in the 2024 election. (Unsurprisingly, the…
Do Zillow’s Top 10 Housing Markets Work For Airbnbs?
Every year, Zillow releases its list of the top U.S. housing markets for 2025 based on projected home value growth, job trends, and buyer competition. For traditional real estate investors,…
How the Top 1% Beat Inflation (and How You Can Too)
Inflation is a silent thief that erodes your wealth, reducing what your money can buy over time. For high-income earners and small business owners, it’s more than just a rising…
Why Utah Could Be Another Boom State in the Very Near Future
In a previous article, I made the case for why North Carolina might be the next boom state. In an accompanying video, I also pointed out that Utah had the…
President Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand Lumber Production—But Will It Keep Costs Down?
If real estate investors and developers were worried about the cost of lumber in the wake of Trump’s tariffs, the president has now presented his solution: He plans to increase…
The “Reluctant Landlord” and How They’re Shifting the Industry
There’s a school of thought among many real estate investors that you should never sell your property. However, for some property owners, renting out their homes has not been by…
Have We Entered a “Landlord-Friendly” Era?
According to the Wall Street Journal, landlords have a reason to rejoice: A “landlord-friendly era” of real estate is about to unfold. The high cost of mortgage rates and homeownership…
A Short History of Public Housing in the United States
Housing affordability (or the lack thereof), as well as public housing, were major issues in the last presidential election. Vice President Kamala Harris planned to build three million new housing…
The 15 Best Airbnb Markets for Every Investor’s Budget in 2025
Investing in short-term rentals (STRs) can be a gold mine—or a costly lesson in what not to do. The key? Picking the right market that fits your budget and investment…
My 2025 Macro Observations: Irrational Exuberance 3.0?
If the last two years in financial markets were a movie, they’d be a mix of The Wolf of Wall Street (euphoria), Final Destination (impending doom), and Groundhog Day (rates…
