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

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

Real estate investing in 2023: The roller coaster continues

Rent began to reverse, office vacancy remained near record highs, banks failed and lending got tricky in 2023. Where are we headed next? Continue reading

House Hacking spiked amid COVID. In 2024, it will be a household name

Last month, Fannie Mae lowered its down payment minimum for some properties, clearing a path for investors like Alejandro and Jessicas Cuevas, who bought in Chicago with hacking in mind. Continue reading

7 ways to avoid taxes on real estate investments

Investing in real estate doesn’t have to bring a big tax bill. In fact, there are plenty of ways to minimize your taxes while making healthy returns. Here are the top seven. Continue reading

Real estate syndication: How to invest passively and profitably

If you can let go of some of the control, writes Luke Babich, you can take advantage of exceptional upside potential when you invest through real estate syndications. Continue reading

The investor on a quest to buy 250 rentals near the US’s top schools

Sean O’Dowd and his partners are betting that they can generate healthy returns by buying single-family homes in the best school districts. So they’re buying hundreds of homes in just 21 ZIP codes. Continue reading

Barbara Corcoran’s ‘golden rule’ of real estate investing

On a recent podcast, the Corcoran Group founder shared her strategy for success in real estate investment that she says has helped earn her a net worth of $100 million. Continue reading

Real estate and money myths that even the rich get wrong

Investing in real estate provides an opportunity to become a millionaire. But you first need to wade through the fact and fiction to get started. Continue reading