The Myth of Cash Flow
In This Article One dead giveaway that a real estate influencer is really more of a fake guru is an overemphasis on cash flow. Sure, it’s not as big a giveaway as having multiple clips of said “influencer” partying on the beach in what ostensibly is an educational video on real estate investment. But overemphasizing […]
A Short History of Public Housing in the United States
In This Article Housing affordability (or the lack thereof), as well as public housing, were major issues in the last presidential election. Vice President Kamala Harris planned to build three million new housing units while effectively punishing corporations with large portfolios of single-family homes through various policy proposals. Some activists want to go even further. […]
Immigration Policies Have Helped Boost Your Property Values—But Not Without a Cost
In This Article Immigration is a particularly contentious issue these days. It came in second amongst Republicans and fifth overall as the most important issue for voters in the 2024 election. (Unsurprisingly, the economy came in first.) Immigration itself, however, is a broad term and can really be split into (at least) three subgroups: high-skilled […]
The Threat Facing Real Estate Investors Today and Why Tenants Should Be Treated as Clients
In This Article When I first started investing in real estate around 2006 (yeah, I know, not a great time to start), the biggest dangers to the industry were things like interest rate hikes, too much competition for properties, and of course, a looming, real estate-driven financial crisis. After the dust settled, the biggest problem […]
How DOGE's Targeting of CFPB and HUD Really Impacts Real Estate
In This Article It seems like almost everyone has a strong opinion on the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that fits in with the partisan divisions that have become so prominent in our society today. Some have even gone so far as to set Tesla cars on fire. Personally, though, I’m rather ambivalent. […]
Why is the Delinquency Rate For Commercial Real Estate Surging?
In This Article Before President Trump’s tariff announcement sent markets into a tizzy, the big news in the real estate world was that the surging rate of delinquency on commercial mortgage-backed securities, most notably in the office sector. Indeed, in December 2024, the delinquency rate on office CMBS hit 11%, exceeding even its peak during […]
Why Quality Checks on Turnovers and Rehabs Are So Important, and How to Master Them
In This Article Picture this: You just moved into your brand-new home, having just relocated to this town days ago to start your new dream job, and are full of excitement. The rooms are filled with that brisk smell of having recently been painted. The countertops don’t have a speck of dust on them and […]