3 reasons real estate agents should be investing in real estate

Implement the knowledge you already have to increase your income and grow your wealth as a real estate investor, investor and new Inman contributor Avery Carl writes. Continue reading

‘Fix-and-flip’ loans are going mainstream with investors

Kiavi has packaged up more than $5.1 billion in “residential transition loans” for sale to investors. The latest deal — the first to be evaluated by a credit rating agency — was oversubscribed and bumped up to $400 million. Continue reading

The easiest, least expensive way to become a real estate investor

Thanks to new technology and startup platforms with the right education, trainer Bernice Ross writes, even novices with small budgets can jump into the investing game with ease. Continue reading

10 cities where these experienced property investors won’t buy

Investors Christian Gore and Itay Simchi shared 10 U.S. cities where they would never invest in real estate. 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

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

Here’s how property managers can fight the effects of inflation

How can forward-thinking property managers mitigate the effects of inflation? It requires informed strategies and creative thinking. Here’s our approach. Continue reading

8 ways to cultivate connections with builders and developers

Master the new construction niche, and grow your business by building relationships with builders and developers in your market. Continue reading

How independent investors can win with superior service

Think a smaller firm can’t compete with the huge institutional investors? According to Michael Zaransky, there’s more to deal-making than the number on the bottom line. Continue reading

‘Cash Flow King’ took millions in Ponzi scheme, according to SEC

“Nearly everything about his scheme was a lie,’” the SEC says in new charges against the investor, who raised money to buy homes in northern Ohio. Continue reading