You don’t need a fancy spreadsheet or finance degree to get a good first analysis of a property. Here’s how to evaluate potential real estate deals quickly and easily—with only a pen and something to write on!

If you feel like you’re losing motivation in your real estate investing career, it may be time to turn to the timeless wisdom of the legendary Warren Buffett. Look to the guy who has done what you are trying to do, and follow in his footsteps.

Assuming an investor knows how to analyze the basic numbers and market fundamentals, there is still one thing that most investors forget to look into when they are considering purchasing an investment property in a specific location. Don’t make this mistake!

You’ve decided, for whatever reason, that you want to invest outside of your local area or state. Your next question is—where should I invest? Here’s what to consider.

Any investing decision you make should be backed by solid education. Why? Because investing in a declining market can pose major risks to an investment, much more than in a growth market.

Let’s discuss the different aspects involved with real estate markets and address how each may be impacted by an economic downturn—plus possible ways real estate investors can mitigate the damage of a crash.

Don’t believe everything you hear about turnkey rentals. Here are the common myths (busted!) plus a guide for setting your expectations for success. With these tips, you’ll be well equipped to handle any investing woes that come your way.

Are value-add rehabs better suited to your skill set, risk tolerance, and interests—or would you be better off going with hands-off turnkeys? Read about the advantages and disadvantages of each here.

Turnkey rentals allow you to rely on others for the expertise required by other niches—but that doesn’t mean they don’t require plenty of due diligence.

Do you ever think something sounds like a great investment deal? Is it possible it’s really not? Aside from more complicated factors like market fundamentals or rent sustainability, is it ever p...

Should You Put Your Rental Properties in an LLC? The answer is- maybe. But maybe not. My upfront disclaimer is that I am not a legal expert of any sort, nor am I a financial or ...

No doubt, statistics and data can play a huge role in what investments are likely to succeed and which ones have a higher chance of tanking. Both of these, statistics and data, can give a very g...