Inflation Is Rising—What Does That Mean for Investors?
Mortgage may remain stable, but there are more considerations afoot—like rising inflation. How do these concerns affect investors? Should you adjust your strategy?
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Dave Meyer
Where Did Rents Increase the Most in 2020? Here’s What You Missed on BPInsights
This month on BPInsights, we found the 10 U.S. real estate markets where rents increased the most in 2020. We also dove into interest rate and explored the wealth-building opportunities…
Should You Buy Mortgage Points? Evaluate the Financial Benefits First
Just like many investors and homeowners, I was recently considering refinancing a rental property I own. After submitting my application, I received a table of rates available to me. I…
6 Cash Flow Unicorn Cities: March 2021 Markets of the Month
I don't love the 1% rule, but I can't deny that cash flow is great—a high rent-to-price ratio is a great signal. These six markets do, on average, meet the…
How Do Interest Rates Really Affect Your Investments? A Deep Dive
The interest rates you encounter as a real estate investor are the result of a complex set of factors that starts with the federal government and ends with your individual…
How Will the FHFA’s New Investment Property Limits Affect Investors?
Fannie and Freddie recently announced new investment property limits. How will this affect real estate investors? Learn more here.
The 2021 Stimulus Bill & Real Estate Investors: What You Should Know
On Wednesday, March 10, the House of Representatives passed the $1.9 trillion America Rescue Plan, and President Biden signed the bill into law on Thursday, March 11. The massive bill…
5 Places to House Hack for Less Than $20,000: February 2021 Markets of the Month
Househacking is one of the most popular real estate investing strategies for a reason—you can put very little money down and get a whole lot in exchange. Here are five…
CDC Eviction Moratorium Ruled Unconstitutional — How Will This Affect Investors?
A federal judge recently ruled the CDC's eviction moratorium unconstitutional. How will this affect investors? Learn more here.
Our Top 5 Markets for Cash-Flowing Duplexes: December 2020 Markets of the Month
If you have $20,000 to invest, you can start building your real estate portfolio right away by house-hacking a duplex. Here are five cities where you can buy a duplex…
What Investors Should Know About Rent to Income Ratio (+5 Great RTI Markets)
Correctly calculating rent to income ratio can help real estate investors choose the best market and screen tenants. Learn more here.
5 Markets With Promising Rent-to-Income Ratios: September 2020 Markets of the Month
All landlords want reliable tenants—and one key metric that sorts the reliable tenants from the less-so is rent-to-income ratio (RTI). For investors, calculating a market’s overall RTI can identify locations…
Rent-to-Income Ratio: The Key to Financially Stable Tenants
When analyzing potential investment markets and neighborhoods, pay careful attention to the rent-to-income ratio (RTI). While this calculation isn’t as popular or well known as the rent-to-price ratio or return…
