7 Emerging Trends Shaping Real Estate Markets in 2020
A decade's worth of social and economic change is being compressed into a single year. With rapid change comes greater risk for investors—and opportunities.
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I Built a $550K Net Worth by Age 28, Thanks to These Lessons My Parents Taught Me
By the time I turned 28 years old, my net worth was already $550K. I didn't win the lottery or inherit a trust fund, and I wasn't earning a doctor's…
Key Takeaways From the ’08 Recession That Apply Today
Insight into the future requires a genuine understanding of the past and contextualizing how the present is alike—and different.
Sudden Spike in Opportunity Zone Activity (& Why Savvy Investors Are Interested in 2020)
What do you get when you combine a shocking worldwide pandemic with a record stock market drop and a stunning increase in unemployment? A lot of uncertainty! And with that,…
The No. 1 Most Overlooked Real Estate Market
Let's talk about the No. 1 market that no one is investing in and why they should. Anyone who comes to this area and goes through some of these neighborhoods,…
5 Markets Where Rents Are Plummeting Due to COVID-19
Which real estate markets are getting hit hardest by coronavirus? BPInsights explored recent data to find some answers. Here are the cities that have seen the largest percentage decrease in…
7 Metros With the Biggest Rent Growth Over the Last 5 Years
Which cities are good bets for real estate investors seeking growing, thriving markets to purchase rental properties? With the help of our team of data scientists at BPInsights, here are…
The Best Cash Flow Market in Each U.S. State
One of the most common questions I get from experienced and aspiring real estate investors is, “Where should I invest?” With the Beta launch of BPInsights, I figured it was…
Mapped: Best Markets for Section 8 Housing—2020’s Top Recession-Resistant Strategy
Because we've officially entered a recession, I’ve heard many landlords express renewed interest in Section 8. Should you reconsider accepting Section 8 tenants in your properties? Here are a few…
Wait, What?! Why Are Real Estate Prices Rising in the Middle of a Recession?
In the early days of COVID-19, many were predicting a housing crash similar to that of 2009. Despite the fact we're officially in a recession, it turns out that's not…
How Does the CARES Act Impact Landlords?
The federal government has pushed measures through in rapid succession to try to soften the financial blow of COVID-19 on Americans. But this crisis has impacted real estate investors and…
These States Will Be Hit Hardest by COVID-19 Recession
During the 2008 Great Recession, there were a handful of states that suffered economically more than others. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, is history bound to repeat itself?…
How the Unemployment Rate Affects Us All (Yes, Even the Employed)
It’s not just those out of jobs due to COVID-19 who have been affected by the unemployment rate. From casual spending to real estate investing, the state of the economy…
