WATCH: From firefighter to 1,500 units owned

Find out how this firefighter-turned-self-taught-investor and his business partner built and scaled their business for greater financial freedom. Continue reading

Single-family rental management firm Poplar Homes lands $53M

Poplar Homes, a technology-driven property management company for investors and landlords of single-family rentals, raised $53 million in a round of Series B financing. Continue reading

Now’s the time to invest in small-town commercial real estate. Here’s why

Although any property investment presents a mix of risks, drawbacks and rewards, there are many small towns that offer great real estate investment opportunities far and above what the big city can present. Continue reading

Groundfloor’s new app Stairs lets real estate investors get in for $1

Investors can earn an annualized return of 4-6 percent on investments into a secure pool of funds using the Stairs app, 600 times more than the average savings account a traditional bank. Continue reading

Every-day real estate investors power GroundFloor’s rapid growth

GroundFloor invests in debt products that fund a number of types of real estate projects, including residential single-family homes, multi-family homes of up to four units, townhomes, condominiums, planned unit developments and new construction. Continue reading

Forget moratorium worries: Here’s why now is the best time to invest in real estate

Now more than ever, properties are selling well over list price, and buyers are chomping at the bit to purchase. Here’s why you shouldn’t wait to get in on the action. 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

One broker shares her secret on negotiating deals and scaling business

As someone who runs a profitable brokerage, Carol Scott gives her thoughts on home renovations, negotiating with clients and what it takes to keep a brokerage operating smoothly. Continue reading

Is it worth it? 4 property metrics real estate investors need to know

Ready to invest in real estate? First, you have to evaluate your potential investment using data. Here are the main financial metrics you should be using before making the final decision. Continue reading

Property investment platform Groundfloor doubles revenue to hire 30+

Launched in 2013, Groundfloor was the first real estate investment vehicle of its kind to be approved by the SEC, and revenue continues to pile up as the real estate market stays strong. Continue reading