There are six numbers you need to know before buying a rental property. We run these numbers before we buy any investment, and knowing all six gives you the highest chance of making money instead of purchasing a headache. We’ll give you the full list of the six most crucial real estate numbers and how…
Still stuck on step one in your investing journey? There are countless success stories from investors who started five, 10, or 20 years ago. But getting started in 2026 is a different ballgame. Not to worry—we’re sharing exactly how we’d approach real estate investing if we were starting over today! Welcome back to the Real…
In This Article Okay, so liar loans and the opportunity to buy a home in a deceased relative’s name might not be coming back anytime soon. However, the wild-and-windy lending days of the pre-2008 crash are moving a little closer to mainstream America as banks aim to make mortgage lending cheaper and easier. The Dodd-Frank…
In This Article This article is presented by Avail. Did you know that if you’re a landlord, February is life’s gift to you in terms of getting your business finances in order? Understandably, dealing with the intricacies of real estate tax prep and rental contracts in January is a superhuman ask. But February is your…
Dave:There is a ticking time bomb in the US housing market that no one seems to be talking about and this isn’t clickbait. I genuinely believe this is one of the biggest risks to real estate investors and one of the biggest questions about the future of our entire industry. So what is it? Population…
In This Article This article is presented by Dominion Financial. Here’s something most real estate investors figure out the hard way: The best deals don’t go to the highest bidder. They go to the fastest closer. You’ve probably seen it happen. A solid rental property hits the market. You run the numbers, they work, and…
In This Article This article is presented by Proper Insurance. As a real estate investor, you likely already know quite a bit about the importance of landlord insurance for your rental properties. You also probably know that landlord policies are separate and different from regular home insurance. But what about when you decide to branch…
Four rental properties by age 40? It’s possible, and if you can achieve it, your financial future will change forever. Henry and I have done it—both of us were able to buy four rental properties before our forties, and not only will it allow us to retire early, but our traditional retirement will be much…
Want to finally buy a rental property in 2026? You’ve listened to the podcast. You’ve read the books. But what’s the best way to actually start? Today, we’re pulling back the curtain and sharing a beginner-friendly strategy that gives you a bit of everything—cash flow, appreciation, loan paydown, AND tax benefits! Welcome to another Rookie…
In This Article Any guesses which cities are at the top of RentCafe.com’s hottest rental markets at the start of 2026? Miami? Phoenix? Austin? Try Cincinnati, Atlanta, and Minneapolis. They indicate a quiet shift toward affordable, job-rich metros that small investors can also buy into and possibly cash flowfrom. While the coasts boast luxury living…