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Jeff Vasishta

Jeff is a career journalist who has written for many publications over two decades, including Rolling Stone, Billboard, The Independent, Variety, Dirt.com, The Real Deal, and many more. Having a perpetually curious mind, he also writes about real estate, music, books, and renewable energy, including electric cars.

Throughout much of his writing career, Jeff has also been an active real estate investor, buying, selling, flipping, and leasing out property in Brooklyn, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. He remains involved in real estate to this day, most recently graduating from flipping single-family homes to rezoning and developing a multi-unit building in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Investigations 8 min read

Apr 12, 2024Jun 27, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

BiggerPockets Investigates: Did Western Wealth Capital Cost Investors Thousands of Dollars?

How did this syndicator, with all of its promise and potential, fall from grace after several investors claimed they were burned? BiggerPockets set out to find out what went wrong,…

Real Estate Trends 5 min read

Apr 10, 2024Jun 27, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

Investing in Senior Housing Can Be Extremely Profitable—But You Need To Know What You’re Doing

Growing old is a fact of life—even for Keith Richards—and while it’s doubtful you’ll see world-famous rock stars or aging screen stars in a residential assisted living (RAL) facility, for…

Real Estate Trends 4 min read

Apr 08, 2024Jun 27, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

Growing Home Insurance Costs Will Destroy Your Cash Flow—Here’s What You Can Do About It

Real estate investors are usually most concerned about rental income and property taxes. They seldom discuss home insurance. Many assume that home insurance is a standard fixed price in most…

Real Estate Trends 4 min read

Apr 08, 2024Jul 04, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

Could Rehab Loans Replace Hard Money Loans for Investors?

As most house flippers or BRRRR landlords will tell you, paying for hard money—with high interest rates and points tacked on top—can take huge chunks of profit out of a project. For landlords, extra expenses…

Real Estate Trends 5 min read

Apr 05, 2024Jun 15, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

Student Housing Is Very Profitable—And There’s a Dire Shortage

Depending on the college, students nationwide looking to live at school have recently found themselves staying in luxury hotels, trailers, on friends’ couches, or Zooming in to class from their…

Real Estate Trends 4 min read

Apr 03, 2024Apr 20, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

You Can Buy a Property for $1 in Baltimore—Here’s How

Abandoned homes have become a problem in some of America's largest cities. Baltimore has come up with an interesting solution by selling off these properties for $1. What's the catch?

Real Estate Trends 4 min read

Apr 03, 2024Apr 20, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

Foreclosures Are Rising Quickly, and CRE Delinquencies Are Exploding—What’s Going On?

Some states are seeing their highest REO increases since the 2008 recession. South Carolina saw a 51% increase, while cities like New York saw their totals increase in the commercial…

Housing Markets 1 min read

Mar 29, 2024Mar 29, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

Market Madness: 10 College Housing Markets That Buy-and-Hold Investors Should Consider

These college markets might not have skyrocketing price or rent growth, but they certainly have long-term strength. From Tuscaloosa to Austin, long-term investors should look into these 10 housing markets.

Housing Markets 1 min read

Mar 27, 2024Mar 27, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

Market Madness: 10 College Markets That Are Great for Cash Flow

With the college sports season’s thrilling climax, this is also an exciting time for real estate investors who own rentals in college towns that are being given a high profile.…

Real Estate Trends 4 min read

Mar 25, 2024Mar 25, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

Are Vacant Offices the Next Big Opportunity for Residential Investors?

Are empty city office buildings going the same way as zombie shopping malls, or can they be revitalized to become residential apartments and condos? That question has many developers, city…

Real Estate Trends 3 min read

Mar 22, 2024Mar 22, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

Buying in a Historic District Can Be a Gold Mine—But Here’s Why You Should Be Careful

A recent CNBC survey based on cost per square foot revealed that the United States’ most expensive real estate market is San Francisco’s South of Market, which contains historic Victorian buildings surrounded…

Economics 3 min read

Mar 21, 2024Mar 21, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

The Federal Reserve Leaves Rates Untouched as Pressure Mounts on Inflation

With inflation hovering slightly north of 3%, the Federal Reserve’s meeting this week and its decision to leave interest rates where they are were seen by many as inevitable. Inflation has…

Wealth Management 4 min read

Mar 20, 2024Mar 20, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

Comedian Richard Lewis Ensured His Home Was Protected After His Death—Here’s How You Can Do the Same

Curb Your Enthusiasm comedian and veteran stand-up act Richard Lewis, who recently passed away, didn’t just have a sharp wit; he had some sharp financial moves regarding real estate, too. According…