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…
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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…
How Privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Could Have Seismic Impacts On Real Estate
As Britney Spears once was, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac—the government safety net for loans—have been in conservatorship for far longer than anyone imagined possible. It began in 2008 amidst…
33.2% of Listed Homes Have Cut Prices, The Highest Mark For February in Over a Decade
Remember the heady months after the pandemic, when interest rates and inventory were at rock bottom, and house prices and bidding wars for them were through the roof? They have…
6 Reasons Why New Construction is Winning This Year
In today’s rapidly evolving real estate market, new construction rental properties are emerging as the clear choice for savvy investors. Rising maintenance costs, inflated insurance premiums, and escalating material expenses…
Worried About AI? Here’s How Real Estate is Changing Faster Than Ever
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a concept for tech startups and science fiction—it is actively reshaping how real estate investors find, evaluate, and close deals. From predictive analytics…
Rent Prices Fall For the Sixth Straight Month—But Here’s Where the Opportunities Are Right Now
The February 2025 Apartment List National Rent Report is out, and rents are down nationally for the sixth straight month. The national median monthly rent now stands at $1,370, down…
Single-Family Homes Are Dominating Apartments in Rent Growth
According to a new study from Zillow, single-family rental (SFR) homes are outpacing apartments in rental pricing by 20%. The listing giant’s rental market report for December 2024 shows a…
Over 6 Million Americans Are Late on Their Mortgage Payments—Here’s What It Means for Investors
Another housing crisis could be imminent. According to a new study from Deeds.com, as reported in Newsweek, over 6 million Americans are late on their mortgage payments, as reported on…
Tariffs Have Arrived—Here’s How the Official Numbers Could Impact Your Investments
Over the weekend, the Trump administration imposed the strictest tariffs we’ve seen in decades on Mexico, China, and Canada. Here’s what we know so far about the policies, how they…
What’s Going On in Indianapolis? A Close Analysis of the Housing Market
When real estate investors hear “affordable cash flow cities,” they may think of Detroit or Cleveland. But I think one of the best cash flow cities in America right now…
Housing Markets With the Highest Wildfire and Climate Risks
I personally live in Los Angeles, so I wanted to calculate and measure which areas were already prone to wildfire risk, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Then,…
Sellers Are Coming Back—Is the Lock-In Effect Finally Breaking?
According to data from Realtor.com, Q4 saw a promising stat: Sellers were coming off the sidelines and listing their homes. Listings were up 6.1% in December from the previous year,…
