Mortgage Defaults and Foreclosures Are Surging in Key Markets: What Investors Need to Know
In This Article Foreclosures are way up. According to HousingWire, they rose 14% year over year in May, while analytics and data site ATTOM reports a 26% jump in the first quarter compared to last year. That’s not a blip or a temporary correction but enough of a jump for investors to take note and […]
Stop Waiting for Rates to Drop—New Construction Investors Already Bought at 4%
In This Article This article is presented by Rent to Retirement. Half the investors I talk to are doing the same thing right now: nothing. They are sitting on cash, refreshing the rate trackers, and waiting for the Federal Reserve to hand them a 5% loan like a party favor. The logic feels safe. Why […]
How Government Red Tape is Stopping Investors and Flippers From Rehabbing Older Homes
In This Article Growing old is never much fun—unless it’s a house, in which case, for BRRRR investors and flippers, it has traditionally been both a lot of fun and a great source of revenue. The good news is that America has an abundance of older homes. The bad news is that permitting red tape […]
6 Green Flags Most Real Estate Investors Miss
There are six “green flags” most real estate investors completely miss, but can make them serious wealth. Any of these six will allow you to buy an undervalued investment property, increase its value (and rents), and walk away wealthier than the other investors who simply glanced past it. The best part? These are often turn-offs […]
A New Bill Proposes Tax-Free Savings for Homeownership—Here’s How It Could Help Prospective Investors
In This Article In the quest to boost homeownership, a new bill has been floated that could gain enough bipartisan support to take flight: a tax-free homeownership savings account. For potential investors, should the bill pass, it offers a low barrier to entry to begin their investing careers. Targeting First-Time Homebuyers, but It Helps Newbie […]
Cash Flow Isn’t Everything: What Smart Investors Look For Before They Buy
In This Article Many years ago, I bought a rental property that passed the “2% Rule,” where the rent was over 2% of the purchase price. I lost money on that property. Even when properties cash flow decently, they can still underperform other options on the table. As you ratchet up your game as a […]
The 8 Biggest Mistakes New Cash Flow Investors Make (And How to Avoid Losses)
In This Article Whether you invest actively or passively, the same broad risks apply to cash flow. Watch out for these mistakes that can leave you with no cash flow at all—or worse, sink your deal entirely. 1. Failing to Plan Property Management Outstanding property managers can keep struggling deals afloat. Weak or mediocre property […]
Why Some Real Estate Investors Build Wealth Faster Than Others
In This Article Imagine two investors, Grinding Gretchen and Relaxed Rachel, who both start with $50,000 to invest. Most people—including Gretchen—think they’ll sprint or trip based on market timing, hustle, luck, or choosing the perfect market. Rachel takes a different approach. Here’s why investors like her will not only come out ahead in the long […]
Corporate Landlords Found a Loophole in Their Real Estate Ban, Putting Them in Direct Competition With Flippers and BRRRR Investors
In This Article You know the saying, “If it’s too good to be true…” That comes to mind when you discover that big investors still have a loophole that allows them to buy single-family homes, despite President Donald Trump’s proposed ban, putting them in direct competition with the small investors the ban was supposed to […]
Top 10 Markets For Rookie Investors to Invest In This Year
In This Article First-time homebuyers and small investors look for many of the same attributes when considering where to buy real estate: affordability, safety, stability, employment, accessibility, limited competition, and prosperity. That’s why Zillow’s 2026 Best Markets for First-Time Homebuyers also serves as a handy cheat sheet for investors. Kara Ng, a senior economist at […]