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The tiny homes market is predicted to grow by a staggering $3.57 billion between 2022 and 2026, according to a Global Tiny Homes Market report. While trends like the off-grid and tiny house movement may have caused some to dismiss tiny houses, their popularity among investors is increasing for many reasons. Tiny houses are more accessible to investors with limited capital because they offer a lowe...

Navigating the world of financing rental properties can be overwhelming for even experienced real estate investors. There are tons of terms, phrases, and acronyms that can cause confusion, and real estate finance is also notorious for misnomers and multiple terms that all mean the same thing. To help investors master the world of DSCR loans and know how to effectively communicate and work with ren...

When you have a limited amount of money coming in each paycheck, it can be very easy to have conflicting financial goals, such as: Achieving financial independence. Paying off real estate (such as an investment property or personal home). Asking “Should I pay off my mortgage?” and not knowing the answer is a problem many homeowners face. For many, it’s a difficult choice because the right answer i...

How often do you ask the big questions of life? Why am I here? What was I put on the planet to do? Who ate the Outback leftovers that I clearly marked in the company fridge? Semi-boneless ham—does it have a bone or not? This article deals with some weighty life and investing issues. I came across this nifty chart from Visual Capitalist that got me thinking about the different phases of a real esta...

From inflation to interest rate hikes to low inventory and elevated prices, today’s market can give some real estate investors pause. Industry volatility can set off emotional reactions in investors who haven’t fortified themselves against the ups and downs of the market. Navigating these fluctuations takes knowledge, patience, peer support, and the right set of tools to keep cash flow under contr...

Tulsa, Oklahoma, is an exciting real estate market featuring strong population growth, job growth, and cash flow potential. The area has an excellent economic climate to support great investing returns well into the future. Here, we’ll cover the following: Home Prices Rent Trends Population, Labor Market, and Income Cash Flow Potential Winning Investment Strategies Let’s get started. Learn more ab...

As we pass the midpoint of 2023, it’s a good time to take a look at what’s happened in the housing market so far this year and consider what could happen in the second half of the year.  The big headline from housing so far has been the resilience of home prices. Even as mortgage rates have hung around 7% and sales volume has dropped about 50% from June 2021 to June 2023, prices are somewhere betw...

Short-term rentals continue to be one of the hottest areas of real estate investing in 2023. Despite some market volatility, slow down, and saturation in some areas, smart, professional short-term rental investors continue to thrive, expand, and scale.   What separates the successful STR investors from those facing a personal portfolio “Airbnbust”? It’s simple: Investors who succeed with short-ter...

If you’re new to real estate investing, you may feel overwhelmed and wonder how to determine which properties to buy. Optimally, you’d like to get a handle on which investments will be the most profitable before jumping in—and you can—by understanding how to calculate cap rate. Calculating the market cap rate, or capitalization rate, is hands down the best place to begin, especially for real estat...

If you’re new to real estate investing, you may feel overwhelmed and wonder how to determine which properties to buy. Optimally, you’d like to get a handle on which investments will be the most profitable before jumping in—and you can—by understanding how to calculate cap rate. Calculating the market cap rate, or capitalization rate, is hands down the best place to begin, especially for real estat...

One of the easiest ways to establish a consistent income stream is by improving lease renewal rates among your tenants. Doing so can help you avoid turnover costs that quickly add up and help you retain tenants you’ve enjoyed renting to. There are various ways to find and keep great tenants, but we outlined the top six ways to increase lease renewal rates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Capital expenditure (CapEx) is a common term for many businesses and real estate investors. Understanding CapEx and how it’s calculated is important for knowing how much rent to charge each month to ensure long-term profitability. It can help you prepare for future maintenance expenses, and it’s also used by lenders when evaluating your business for a loan. What Is Capital Expenditure? Capital exp...

A real estate attorney is required at closing in many states. Even if your state doesn’t demand that a real estate lawyer appear, having a legal professional representing your interests is usually a good idea. When you’re investing in real estate, finding the right lawyer is essential. Your real estate attorney assists you in navigating every aspect of the process. If legal issues arise in real es...

In the first half of 2023, only 14 of every 1,000 U.S. homes changed hands. That’s down from 19 out of every 1,000 during the same period in 2019 and represents the lowest share in at least a decade. Needless to say, the housing market is experiencing a slowdown, leaving some prospective investors uncertain whether now is a good time to get into real estate. However, with the right strategy, you c...

The loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is a key metric mortgage lenders use to assess their risk of lending you money. Most lenders use the LTV ratio, credit score, debt-to-income ratio, interest rate, and property value when processing your mortgage application. The loan-to-value ratio affects the amount of down payment the lender requires. Simply put—the lower your LTV ratio, the better your chance of ge...

For some of us, the most fun part of the real estate journey is actually furnishing and decorating your STRproperties (Okay, the revenue part is pretty great, too). But purchasing a house worth of furniture in a matter of days or weeks can be overwhelming for anyone.  There are certainly services you can employ to help you, including your property manager, but this task is also definitely somethin...

When investors set out to find a new investment, they’ll likely come across an HOA property. Unless you know exactly what an HOA property entails, you may be left asking yourself, “Should I invest in a property with an HOA?” Investing in a homeowners association property requires significant effort because of the many oversights and restrictions. It’s a challenge, but it has benefits if you’re wil...

When it comes to investing in real estate, securing the right type of financing plays a crucial role in any successful transaction. This principle holds even more truth for investors aspiring to venture into the short-term rental space—a burgeoning sector in today’s real estate industry.  The available options for financing are varied, encompassing traditional loans, hard money loans, or even loan...

When you’re self-managing short-term rentals (STRs), you will eventually need a system. Maybe you can get away with chatting with your guests directly in the native VRBO interface with one or two doors, but as soon as you scale much beyond that, you’ll need to bring in a little help from apps or sites designed to address every stage in the STR rental journey. And there are a lot to choose from out...

Buying a house with an LLC has many benefits for real estate investors. When the limited liability company owns the property, you can access tax benefits and asset protection. You may also find it easier to partner with other investors. However, setting up an LLC can be complicated, and you may struggle to secure a mortgage loan. Are you a first-time real estate investor looking to buy your first...

The BRRRR method of real estate investing continues to be one of the most-used strategies in 2023. With interest rates elevated yet property values remaining resilient, finding cash flow with a reasonable down payment is an incredible challenge.   However, the BRRRR strategy (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) makes sense for a lot of investors, as value can be created through forced appreciatio...

It might be expensive to buy, but rental prices are also rising across the U.S. While some might think it might be better to rent than own, in some cases, that’s not always the case. Inflation has drastically impacted rental prices, which rose 6.2% year over year in 2022, according to a study by WalletHub. But some areas in the U.S. are better to rent in than other areas. WalletHub’s latest report...

Investing in real estate isn’t something that involves using just one strategy. The best strategy for you depends on the type of investor you are and the current market dynamics. In 2023, build-to-rent (BTR) is quickly becoming the most effective investment strategy for beginners and experienced investors alike.  BTR gives investors the opportunity to purchase new construction properties below mar...

Foreclosures across the U.S. are on the rise and nearing pre-pandemic levels, according to real estate data firm ATTOM. ATTOM’s midyear foreclosure activity report found that foreclosure activity has been gradually increasing over the last few quarters as COVID-related policies have ended. Across the U.S., 0.13% of all housing units foreclosed in the first half of 2023. Foreclosures are up 13% fro...

Earlier this month, Democratic lawmakers introduced a new bill designed to disincentivize investors from buying up single-family homes. The bill, known as the Stop Predatory Investing Act, would eliminate interest and depreciation deductions for investors who acquire 50 or more new single-family rental homes after the bill is enacted.  The bill allows a couple of exceptions—investors would still b...