Investor Purchases by Investor Sizes
By Brad Beckett on April 2, 2026
A recent HousingWire “Daily Download” revealed the investor purchases of homes by investor size. Note that Small & Medium investors make up the overwhelming majority of investor purchases. Click here to read more.
Read moreFannie Mae & Freddie Mac Remove Certain Homeowners Insurance Requirements
By Brad Beckett on April 2, 2026
The FHFA says Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are removing certain homeowners insurance requirements. They say these rule changes mean lower monthly payments, more first-time buyers able to close on homes, and rural communities keeping access to insurance they were at risk of losing. Click here to read more.
Read moreA Welcome Freeze for Landlords: Credit
By Scot Aubrey on April 1, 2026
Scot Aubrey says with winter winding down in most parts of the country, many of us are all too familiar with freezing temperatures. While this can make it tough to be a landlord, there’s a freeze that each of us should be familiar with, and taking advantage of, beginning immediately. I’m talking about a credit freeze. Click here to read more. Click here to read more.
Read moreAirbnb Guest Accused of Peeing on Furniture Causing $5k+ in damage
By Brad Beckett on April 1, 2026
According to a report from Mobile Alabama’s WKRG TV 5 (and various news outlets) a Pensacola woman was recently arrested and charged for allegedly peeing on and damaging furniture items causing over $5k in damages in two Airbnb properties. Click here to read more.
Read moreHome Equity Decreases Nationally at the End of 2025
By Brad Beckett on March 31, 2026
According to the latest Cotality Homeowner Equity Report (HER), homeowner equity in the U.S. declined modestly in Q4 2025, reflecting slower home price growth. Click here to read more.
Read moreAccidental Landlords Rise to Three-Year High
By Brad Beckett on March 26, 2026
A recent report from Zillow says unsold listings are making up a growing share of the rental market — the second-largest on record and trending upward. They say 2.3% of homes listed for rent on Zillow were recently listed for sale. Click here to read more.
Read moreMarkets with the Most Office Space Under Construction
By Brad Beckett on March 26, 2026
A recent Chart of the Week from CNBC shows us the real estate markets with the most office space under construction. While New York City leads Dallas is hot on their heels. Click here to read more.
Read moreFinding Hidden Value through Hyper-Local Investing
By Brad Beckett on March 25, 2026
On a recent episode of the Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast, Brian Hamrick talks with Dr. Jordan Romano, an Ivy League–trained physician who has built a strong real estate portfolio not by chasing headlines or spreadsheets but by going extremely hyper-local, staying curious, and learning to see what others overlook. Click here to read more.
Read moreFederal Court Strikes Down FinCEN Residential Real Estate Rule
By Brad Beckett on March 23, 2026
The American Land Title Association is reporting that a federal judge in the Eastern District of Texas issued a ruling vacating the FinCEN Residential Real Estate Rule in its entirety. ALTA says the ruling found that FinCEN exceeded its statutory authority under the Bank Secrecy Act and ordered the rule be set aside. Click here to read more.
Read moreSpring Fertilization Tips
By Brad Beckett on March 20, 2026
Infographic: March 20th is the first day of Spring! That means now is a good time to start thinking about your property’s landscaping. Whether it’s a rental or a new flip, a good-looking lawn will always add value and improve curb appeal! Click here to read more.
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