Homes Are Selling for Much Less Than You Think | July 2026 Housing Market Update
We’ve reached the midway point of 2026, and with six months of housing market data to pull from, one thing is clear: the headlines don’t match reality. The media is…
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Build vs. Buy: Which Is Best for Your First Rental?
You don’t have to buy your first rental property—you can build one instead. Newer systems, fewer repairs, and that “brand new” feeling that tenants may pay more rent for. But…is…
He Started with $5,000. Now He Owns 14 Rental Properties (And Quit His Job!)
When Niyi Adewole got his first “real” job out of college, he had one goal: financial freedom. But when he asked his coworkers about the company 401(k), he left more…
I Reached Financial Independence Before 40 (Everything You Know is Wrong)
I reached financial independence before 40. I set out to do the impossible, and achieved it. I bought rental properties, worked hard at my job, saved and invested most of…
If House Flipping is “Dead,” How Is She Flipping 10+ Houses THIS Year?
Many people assume house flipping doesn’t work anymore. They’re wrong. House flipping isn’t dead. The “easy” money is. While it’s true that flipping houses isn’t as forgiving as it was…
He Bought 58 Rental Units in Just 4 Years by Solving Other Landlords’ Problems
When the Great Recession hit, Andy Gil lost his business. Suddenly, he was forced to start over. But the fear of losing everything again was the driving force behind what…
Start at 45, Retire at 55: The Late Starter’s Rental Playbook
If you’re in your 40s, or even 50s, and think it’s too late to build a comfortable retirement, think again. We’ve done the math, we’ve crunched the numbers, and we’ve…
The Simple Systems Behind a 150-Unit Rental Portfolio (8-Hour Workweeks!)
When the dot-com bubble burst, Matt (the “Lumberjack Landlord”) watched his 100% stock portfolio go to dust. Having lost everything he had saved throughout his early twenties, his only option…
I Started Investing with Just $7,500. Now I Own Millions in Rentals
One day, Remington Lyman was brought into his boss’s office, told that he did above-and-beyond at his job, and was handed a 2% raise with a smile. All the extra…
How Much Real Estate Do You Actually Need to Be Free?
How many rental properties do you need to retire? A lot fewer than you think. When people start investing in real estate, they think they need 20, 50, or even…
Is Real Estate Still THE Best Path to Passive Income? (Invited to Debate)
We’re all here for passive income, and when you say “passive income,” many people immediately think of rental properties. But, is real estate investing really the best path to get…
3 Kids, Full-Time Job, $2M Portfolio: This Single Mom Did It in 6 Years!
In just six years, this single mom of three became a self-made multimillionaire with rental properties. She didn’t start with a ton of cash; she worked full-time, and she often…
Where We’d Invest in Real Estate Right Now (12 Markets)
New to investing in real estate? In an area that has high housing prices, tough landlord laws, or little-to-no cash flow potential? We’ve got you covered. We’re sharing 12 markets…
