Maximizing profits by collaborating with real estate wholesalers

Agents willing to collaborate with reputable wholesalers will tap into new market segments, industry expert Andrew Helling writes, while elevating their own service offerings for clients and capturing once-elusive listings from motivated sellers. Continue reading

Investor or agent? 5 moneymakers share why agents should be both

Five investor-agents, each of whom has achieved success on both sides of the equation, shared their actionable insights and winning formulas for nailing a pivotal but tricky professional shift. Continue reading

6 spring cleaning tips for refreshing your rental properties

Routine cleaning and maintenance saves both time and money, RentRedi CEO Ryan Barone writes, can retain or increase property value and attracts qualified tenants. Continue reading

Why investors are bullish on the build-to-rent market

Build-to-rent represents an emerging subset of the resilient single-family rental market, writes investment strategist Michael Zaransky, which manages economic and regional forces better than others and continues to be a sound investment. Continue reading

6 ways to cover your kids’ college costs with real estate investment

If you plan to help out with your kid’s college tuition, there are a variety of real estate investment strategies that can help. Continue reading

Technology is the ‘great equalizer’ for accidental landlords

With new and evolving software solutions, multifamily expert Andy Larson writes, any landlord can thrive in the rental market by letting automation, big data and smart spaces do much of the heavy lifting.  Continue reading

Blackstone president: Now it’s time for real estate investors to pounce

Jon Gray described the current market as a “bottoming period” that should inspire investors to get moving on new purchases and said investors who move fast stand to be rewarded once prices recover. Continue reading

Zillow economist identities 11 cities primed for real estate investors

Zillow Chief Economist Skylar Olsen said these markets are ideal cities for real estate investors to purchase properties in the coming years. Continue reading

Negotiating short sales is a crucial skill for real estate agents

With some areas seeing rising prices and low supply, Clever’s Luke Babich writes, many would-be homeowners are looking into unconventional routes to homeownership, including short sales. Continue reading