Are the Suburbs a Soul-Crushing Abomination?
In This Article In my previous article on the uniquely American suburbs, I delved into their controversial history. Here, I’ll focus on the political and
Yes, You Can “Short-Term” Rent Your FHA Property—But You Need to Extend the Timeline
In This Article FHA mortgages offer an excellent opportunity to buy a home due to their low down payment and lenient credit score criteria. However,
The Problem With Cash for Retirement Planning—And How Real Estate Solves It
In This Article “I saved up a million dollars—and all I got was this lousy $40,000 a year.” That’s the metaphorical T-shirt that the average
4 States W/ the Strongest Economies and Investing Potential
**UPDATE: We recorded this episode on October 1st, as North Carolina was beginning to recover from the damage caused by Hurricane Helene and before Hurricane
Improve Your Real Estate Returns by Optimizing Your Existing Properties When Deals Are Hard To Find
In This Article Key Takeaways When new real estate deals are scarce, optimizing your current portfolio is crucial for maximizing value. Start by defining your
What Kind of Insurance Do You Need for Short-Term Rentals?
In This Article Key Takeaways Homeowner’s insurance typically doesn’t cover Airbnb rentals. You’ll need extra coverage, such as landlord or short-term rental insurance. Airbnb’s insurance
How to Reach FIRE Based on Your Income ($45K
What does it mean to “win” financially in your income bracket? To us, the end goal is always FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early), and if
5 Tech Tools for Short-Term Rentals to Amp Up Your Business
In This Article As short-term rental (STR) hosts, we balance a million things at once—guest communications, bookings, cleanings, and, occasionally, reminding guests that “no, your
Why I Continue to Buy REITs Instead of Rental Properties
In This Article Last October, I wrote an article explaining why I had stopped buying rental properties to buy real estate investment trusts (REITs) instead.
The 3-Letter Word That Can Supercharge Your Career and Investments
In This Article Two house flippers buy similar deals—but one’s profit is double the other. Two wholesalers buy equivalent houses—but one offloads his for a