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

LISTEN: In today’s market, can doing good help agents do well?

Atlanta broker-owner Amy McCoy joins Dr. Lee Davenport for a discussion of community advocacy and housing equity. Continue reading

Investment activity tallies record fall as purchases tumble 49% in Q1

Overall home purchases dropped 41%, suggesting investors have pulled back from the market more than consumers during a period of high rates and volatile home prices, according to Redfin. 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

Should real estate investors bank on self-storage amid uncertainty?

Should you jump on the bandwagon or leave self-storage to institutional investors? Here’s what to consider before investing in a storage facility, according to SparkRental co-founder G. Brian Davis. Continue reading

9 pros and cons: Are mobile home parks a smart investment in 2023?

Is investing in a mobile home park — a designated lot for communities of mobile or manufactured homes — truly lucrative? Clever Real Estate’s Luke Babich looks at the benefits and disadvantages. Continue reading

How to use real estate tax credits to boost your investment returns

Real estate tax credits are incentives provided by governments and municipalities to encourage investment in certain types of real estate projects. Here’s how to take advantage. Continue reading

How does a good return on real estate compare with other assets?

SparkRental co-founder G. Brian Davis offers his guidance on real estate investing, compared to riskier investments in stocks, bonds and crypto: Do it right and you can earn enormous returns. Continue reading

Pacaso launches luxury home fund for accredited real estate investors

The co-ownership platform is now offering a two-year, 10 percent annualized promissory note backed by luxury real estate with investors receiving quarterly interest payments, according to Pacaso. Continue reading

Fractional leads in community-based real estate investing: Tech Review

Fractional and its users find investment properties, create public proposals for like-minded group members and assemble a team of investors to purchase them. Continue reading