The No. 1 Skill Most New Investors Lack (But Should Absolutely Learn)
When just starting out, many new real estate investors are intimidated by data. But the math and data side of real estate investing is—by far—the easiest part to learn. Simple…
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G. Brian Davis
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…
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Impact of COVID-19 on Real Estate Investors: Great Deals, Greater Risk in 2020 [Infographic]
Several centuries ago, Baron Rothschild famously asserted, “The time to buy is when there’s blood in the streets.” It was true then, and it remains true today. What he doesn’t…
Interactive Map: U.S. Housing Markets at Highest Risk Post-Coronavirus
COVID-19 will surely impact real estate, as it has all areas of finance. However, real estate is inherently local. Some markets will get hit hard, while others will feel no…
7 Weekly Financial Fixes That Take 30 Minutes or Less
Finances on autopilot? Dedicate 30 minutes a day for one week to bettering your money situation. You'd be shocked how much they can dramatically improve in so little time. No…
Rental Showings & Social Distancing: Creative Ways to Fill Your Vacant Units
As a landlord or property manager, you’ll need to take extra steps both to advertise your vacant unit and to show it to prospective renters during the COVID-19 crisis. Try…
Why Real Estate Beats Stocks During a Recession
As a real estate investor and/or a stock investor, what’s in store as we head toward a global recession due to the coronavirus pandemic? Here's a review of data from…
7 Ways to Diversify Your Investment Portfolio
The first rule of reducing risk in an investment portfolio is diversification. It was true years ago, it’s true now, and it will be true in 25 years. Unfortunately, direct…
Real Estate vs. Stocks: What 145 Years Of Returns Tells Us
Wondering whether your money's better off in real estate or stocks? Learn from past performance! Here's a summary of 145 years of economic data from 16 countries. Read on to…
Are Cities with Growing Income Inequality Better for Investing?
Most people don’t like the idea of a growing income gap. But is income inequality a useful way to predict higher real estate values? Higher rents? I looked at the…
What’s the Maximum Number of Self-Manageable Rentals?
Wondering when to hire a property manager? Here are some questions to ask yourself to figure out if you're ready, as well as some quick advice on cash flow and…
5 Smart Ways to Start Investing in Rentals Later in Life
Think only younger adults can invest in rental properties? It's just not true. Older adults have many advantages in rental investing. Here's how to capitalize on them!
8 Lifestyle Changes to Make Now to Build Wealth in 2020
People don’t get rich because it’s convenient. Quite the opposite. People get rich because they’re willing to inconvenience themselves and spend less now in order to have more later. That’s…
