Why self-storage and real estate leap-frog traditional investments

Self-storage and real estate investments provide returns and benefits that traditional investments may not offer, making them an attractive option for investors looking to diversify their portfolio and generate steady income. Continue reading

What barriers to entry keep you from investing in real estate? Pulse

Why do some real estate professionals use their expertise and knowledge to invest in real estate and others don’t? Continue reading

Ark7, the transparency-centered app that leaves no investor behind: Tech Review

Ark7 is a mobile and browser application helping accredited and non-accredited investors alike invest in real estate. Continue reading

Treasury Secretary: Commercial real estate will suffer ‘some pain’

In her first interview since the resolution of the debt ceiling crisis, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that while she expects “some pain” and even consolidation, banks will weather the storm. Continue reading

How 1 real estate investor beats the banks amid rising interest rates

Brad Smotherman bought 28 homes last month without traditional financing. He plans to double his business by the end of 2024. The Tennessee real estate investor told Inman how he does it. Continue reading

Bridge loans for investment properties: What you need to know

Bridge loans offer investors a quick and flexible way to finance an investment property, but they come with some disadvantages, writes Luke Babich, chief sales officer at Clever Real Estate. Continue reading

Does this financial analyst have an economic crystal ball?

Could an obscure chart provide a roadmap for investment? Bernice Ross talks with money mentor Chris Naugle about this little-known pattern of economic highs and lows dating all the way back to the 19th century. Continue reading

Co-founder of UK’s LendInvest launches new US venture

Christian Faes’ Los Angeles-based Faes & Co. will back tech-enabled direct lenders that cater to U.S. residential real estate investors including F2 Finance. Continue reading

Heading into summer, Airbnb is going head-to-head with the hotels

It grew from a way to earn a little extra money renting out a room to a $67B behemoth. Now, heading into a busy travel season, Airbnb looks to return to its roots. Continue reading

Real estate investing: 3 tips to get started from a seasoned investor

Find a niche, start small and think local, writes Inman contributor Michael Zaransky, the founder and managing principal of MZ Capital Partners. Continue reading