Dave:Something pretty remarkable happened this week that’s going to impact every real estate investor. The House of Representatives just passed the Housing for the 21st Century Act by a vote of 390 to nine. Let that sink in for a minute. 390 to nine. In 2026 in this Congress, when was the last time you…
In This Article Looking for an affordable, cash-flowing market earmarked for major development and a projected population and economic surge? Grand Rapids, Michigan, could fit the bill. Among the new projects planned in a billion-dollar development, the Transformational Brownfield Plan in the Grand Rapids Riverfront area, is the construction of a new soccer stadium, amphitheater,…
Stuck at one rental property? Maybe you spent years saving for that first down payment, and now, your funds are depleted. Where do you go from here? Not to worry—we’ll show you how to get past this common rookie roadblock and buy your second, third, and fourth deals! Welcome to another Rookie Reply! Ashley and…
This episode alone could save you hundreds, thousands, or tens of thousands in taxes—all with 100% legal means. If you own a rental property, you could be paying significantly less in taxes. With the US tax code being favorable to real estate investors and renewed provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill, real estate investing…
The what-ifs of real estate investing keep many rookies on the sidelines indefinitely. But when today’s guest determined his “safe” nine-to-five was just as uncertain as buying a rental property, he took the plunge. Now, having bought four small multifamily properties in just two years while keeping his W2 job, he’s fast-tracking financial freedom! Welcome…
Most people have never thought about it. Instead, they slowly build their rental portfolio to 10 or (at the most) 20 units. And while we love the slow-and-steady approach, Jose Martinez is doing something much more—buying 10+ unit portfolios in a single transaction. He only needed a few “deals” to reach financial freedom. No risky…
Dave:Financing is still the biggest gatekeeper for most real estate deals. And therefore, small changes in rates, credit trends and loan programs can make huge differences for investors trying to build their portfolio. I’m Dave Meyer and today on the Market I’m joined by Jeff Welgan from Blueprint Home Loans to talk about the state…
In This Article “Follow the money” is cogent advice for investors deciding which Sunbelt state to invest in. Unlike in previous years, however, the money trail leads not to Florida or Texas but to North Carolina, where millennials are flocking for tech and finance jobs and a lower cost of living. While cash flow is…
In This Article Everyone hears “five Airbnbs in five years” and immediately pictures some kind of motivational speaker montage. You know the one: Scrolling Zillow at midnight with one eye open. Signing five mortgages while pretending you understand what “debt service coverage ratio” means. Buying 37 throw pillows from HomeGoods because apparently that’s what makes…
A rookie real estate investor is wondering what he should do for his first rental property. Multifamily rentals can help you scale faster and have more cash flow, but single-family rentals mean fewer tenants (and fewer headaches) with less management. Dave and Henry have invested in both and have a clear answer for which is…