Jane Garvey says investors that have been through a crisis can tell you how important it is to have backup plans. Notice, I said backup plans, not just a backup plan. Flexibility is needed to not only survive, but to thrive. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on June 24, 2022

Infographic: Today’s graphic from Accruit reminds us that the ability to defer taxes through a 1031 like-kind exchange is a valuable taxpayer benefit, but to receive it, the rules pertaining to identification and acquisition of replacement property must be strictly followed. Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON JUNE 8, 2022

A recent report on Bankrate.com reminds us that the acronym BRRRR is not a signal that it’s cold, but rather a strategy that many investors may know well; Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat. Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON JUNE 7, 2022

For readers of this site this data will not be surprising. According to recent Census data, cities in the South & West regions of the U.S. experienced the most growth from July 2020 to July 2021 – with the top 15 fastest-growing cities/towns located in these regions. Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON MAY 19, 2022

On a recent episode of the Rent Perfect podcast David Pickron says statistically, fraud is on the rise and landlords, whose information is all over the web and on legal documents, are not immune from its effects. He points out that it’s important to know ways to protect yourself and your information. Click here to read more.

BY PETE YOUNGS ON MAY 18, 2022

Pete Youngs says full-time real estate investors are always looking at any and all possibilities no matter where they go. Keep in mind that you will never go anywhere in the world that real estate is not the biggest product for investment you will find. Done properly, every trip you take is a potential deal just waiting to happen. Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON MAY 18, 2022

HousingWire is reporting that the FHA is giving nonprofit organizations and owner-occupant buyers first dibs on foreclosed properties that get auctioned off through its Claims Without Conveyance of Title (CWCOT) program, specifically prioritizing these groups over investors. Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON MAY 16, 2022

According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, the average U.S. multifamily rents in April increased $15 to an all-time high of $1,659 (up 14.3% year-over-year). Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON MAY 12, 2022

A new report from Zillow & Rover says dogs are driving consumers housing decisions. They say that more than 60% of dog owners consider their dog’s happiness and well-being for inspiring them to move. In fact, a slobbering 3/4 of U.S. dog owners reported they’d consider moving to a home that better suits their dog’s needs. Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON MAY 10, 2022

A recent report from the NAHB’s Eye on Housing says private investment in student housing is on the road to recovery, as the economy reopens and the number of vaccinated people rises. Citing data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, they say student housing investment in Q4 2021 was 2.9% higher than the third quarter. Click here to read more.