Should I Keep or Sell My Rental Property? (Huge Equity Gains) (Rookie Reply)
Have some home equity built up in one or more of your rental properties? What should you do? Get a line of credit? Sell? You have more options than you think, and in this episode, we’ll help you crunch the numbers and weigh your options so you make the best possible decision! Welcome to another […]
The 2-Year Blueprint for Buying Your First Rental Property (Starting from Zero)
You want to buy a rental property, but there’s one problem: you don’t have the money! The good news? You’re not as far away as you probably think. If you want to save as much money as possible for a down payment, today’s guest will show you how. In just two years, she went from […]
Should You Ever Buy a Rental Property with Negative Cash Flow? (Rookie Reply)
Everyone keeps saying we’re in a “buyer’s market,” but if that’s true, where are all the real estate deals? It’s easy to get discouraged after hearing “no” after “no,” but in today’s episode, we’re sharing the secrets to landing off-market properties and overlooked rentals on the MLS! Welcome to another Rookie Reply! Struggling to find […]
How to Make More Money with Assisted Living Rentals (Same Property, 6X Rent)
Tired of your rental properties making just $50 or $100 a month? What if you could squeeze several thousand dollars out of the same properties instead? That’s exactly what today’s guest is doing—taking ordinary properties that you’d find on the MLS and turning them into money-making assets with one powerful investing strategy: residential assisted living. […]
Should You Self-Manage Your Rentals or Hire a Property Manager? (Rookie Reply)
Offer accepted! Congratulations—you’re well on your way to buying a rental property. But first, your earnest money deposit (EMD) is due. How much do you need to put down? What about due diligence fees? And what happens if the home inspection comes back with major issues? In today’s episode, we’ll show you what to pay […]
Property Taxes by State and County – 2026 – Real Estate Investing Today
The Tax Foundation says property taxes are the primary tool for financing local government as well as generating revenue in some states. In fact, they point out that, in FY 2023 alone, property taxes generated 28.9% of total state and local tax collections and 70% of local tax revenue. Also, in 2023 property taxes accounted […]
The Top 10 States For Cash Flow—And Why Property Taxes Can Make or Break You
In This Article Real estate taxes are like piranhas constantly chomping away at the meat and bones of cash flow. There’s no way around them, and failure to pay can result in city liens and possible foreclosure. No one said real estate investing was easy. That’s why finding a low real estate tax state that […]
The 2026 Property Tax Revolt: These States Move to End Property Taxes
Dave Meyer:Property taxes have become one of the fastest growing costs of home ownership in America. They’re actually up nearly 30% since 2019, that’s a national average. And now a broad political revolt is starting to take shape across the country. More than a dozen states are actively weighing proposals to limit, reduce, or fully […]
How to Use Home Equity to Buy Your Next Rental Property (3 Ways) (Rookie Reply)
Don’t think you have the money to buy a rental property? Maybe you’re just looking in the wrong place! Today, we’re talking about different ways to invest in real estate using your existing home equity. Whether you’re buying your second, third, or fourth property, this simple strategy could help you build your real estate portfolio […]
Making $5,000/Month Cash Flow from One Rental Property (And Retiring in 4 Years)
Want to retire with rentals so you can buy back your time and travel the world? Despite a successful 35-year engineering career, today’s guest was still financially dependent on her nine-to-five—until she pivoted to real estate investing. In just four years, she has bought four rental properties and left her W-2 job for good. How? […]