Ready to start investing? Here are the ins and outs to get you started

Bernice Ross talks with Brian Davis and Denis Supplee of SparkRental to bring your the investor fundamentals you need to get started. Continue reading

Zombie foreclosures post 1st increase since moratorium’s end

The number of vacant properties going through the foreclosure process is on the rise once again, even as fewer total properties lie vacant. Continue reading

Hometap raises $60M to bankroll growth of its home equity business

The growing business allows homeowners to access their home equity as their property values rise — without taking on more debt. Continue reading

Is this the one? 4 factors to consider when buying an investment property

No two investment properties are the same. The history of repairs, market conditions and the long-term growth potential of the area — as well as your own risk preferences — all factor into whether a property is the right fit for your portfolio. Here’s … Continue reading

Profit margins drop on fixer-uppers as flip sales ramp back up

Fix-and-flip investors have seen their lowest profit margins in a decade, with the typical return falling to 34 percent. Continue reading

Want to invest in real estate? Here’s how to get started

Investing in real estate is a great way to build wealth over time, but how can newbies get started? Rick Guerrero shares his own investing journey, what he learned along the way and what advice he’d give to new investors. Continue reading

Pulse: How you’re advising investors on potential 1031 changes

Should investors continue with business as usual? Is 2021 the year to exchange? This week, our readers share what advice they’re giving to their investor clients who are wary of potential 1031 “like-kind” exchange changes. Continue reading

Pulse: How are you advising investors on potential 1031 changes?

Considering President Biden’s proposal to cut 1031 “like-kind” exchanges, how are real estate agents counseling clients? This week, we want to know what advice you’re giving to your investor clients. Continue reading

Pulse: Readers share their top tips for investors

What do investors need to know before making the leap in this market? From figuring out their end goal and timing to getting educated on local and state laws, here are the tips our readers are offering their clients today. Continue reading

Pulse: What’s your top tip for investors?

This week, we’re asking our readers: What should investors purchasing new properties know right now? How are you guiding them and setting them up for success in today’s market? Continue reading