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Ready to get your read on? Dive into the article archive to help you build wealth through real estate investing. We feature top subject matter experts exploring every facet of the industry.

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Ready to get your read on? Dive into the article archive to help you build wealth through real estate investing. We feature top subject matter experts exploring every facet of the industry.

Where Are the Investors?

Where Are the Investors?

Shifts are occurring in the 2024 real estate market as investors flock to emerging hot spots and retreat from traditional strongholds. Real estate has always been local—and trends in the 2024 housing market are proving that out with substantial market variance in retail market inventory, home price appreciation, and even ...
Identifying the Perfect Investment Property

Identifying the Perfect Investment Property

| Kiavi | Article | Operations, Sponsored
Navigating the real estate market requires a blend of analysis and strategy that considers economic indicators, property valuation methods, and property types. Real estate investment transcends mere transactions; it’s a nuanced dance between perception and reality. Imagine navigating a grand performance where market dynamics dictate your every move, from initial ...
Bare Minimum Marketing Essentials

Bare Minimum Marketing Essentials

| Skyler Wilson | Article | Operations
These essential steps ensure your message is clear, compelling, and well-crafted—and reaches its audience. In a world where the pursuit of success often leaves the small entrepreneur gasping in the dust, effective marketing must be distilled to its essence. For the budget-conscious entrepreneur, every moment and every penny count. The ...
Metal Matters

Metal Matters

Metal finishes impact the overall design of any home—and ultimately bring the design together. Every house has it—metal! From metal on door handles, cabinet hardware, light fixtures, plumbing finishes, and more, metal seems to be everywhere. Choosing the right metal finish involves answering many questions: Do all metal finishes work ...
Developing a Rehab Budget for a Residential Property

Developing a Rehab Budget for a Residential Property

Follow these steps to create an accurate line-item budget. One of the most crucial tasks for ensuring you maximize profit from your real estate investment efforts is developing a comprehensive and precise rehab budget. Your budget will guide you during your project, acting as a critical road map between you ...
How to Protect Your Investment Property and Maximize Your Return

How to Protect Your Investment Property and Maximize Your Return

If you’ve leaped INTO single-family rental property ownership, chances are you have one main goal: to make a profit. Investing in rental real estate can be very lucrative. To make it pay and get the best possible return, however, you still have to use smart strategies. The good news is ...
An Agent’s Survival Guide to 2024’s Market Shake-Up 

An Agent’s Survival Guide to 2024’s Market Shake-Up 

| Ryan Michaelis | Operations | Article
You can master 2024’s market following these three essential agent tips.  Relationships between buyers and agents are undergoing a major shake-up this year. Thanks to shifts in market conditions and rapid technological advancements, 2024 is shaping up to be a year when well-informed and demanding buyers are setting new rules ...
Rental Property Updates that Make Investor’s Lives Easier

Rental Property Updates that Make Investor’s Lives Easier

As a rental property owner, you already understand that keeping your rental properties updated is crucial for maximizing returns and ensuring tenant satisfaction in the long term. But not all updates are worth your time and energy to make. In today's competitive market, the right property updates can make all ...
How Other Industries Shape the National Real Estate Market

How Other Industries Shape the National Real Estate Market

Key industries shape the nationwide real estate market, and savvy real estate professionals will make a point to understand the ripple effects. Experienced real estate professionals know firsthand how various industries influence the real estate sector. From technology and finance to construction and environmental sustainability, the interplay between these industries ...
8 Ways to Build Your Industry Influence

8 Ways to Build Your Industry Influence

| Jim Tannehill | Operations | Article
You can build a robust presence in the real estate investment space, attract a loyal following, and become a respected industry influencer. Becoming an influential figure in the real estate investment space involves a blend of expertise, networking, strategic content creation, and leveraging the right platforms. Here’s a quick guide ...
7 Steps to Adding Value to Your Network

7 Steps to Adding Value to Your Network

| Jeff Roth | Article | Operations
Being generous with your network increases your influence and opportunities. If you want to build a business that withstands economic downturns and grows without you constantly spending time and money to acquire new clients, then you must be intentional about your networking. If you work to add value to the ...
Best Loan Options for Investment Property

Best Loan Options for Investment Property

An article series on navigating the private lending world Investing in real estate can be a rewarding venture. However, the success of your investment often hinges on securing the best loan for your unique needs. In this article, we will navigate the intricacies of finding the best investment property loans, ...
Understanding Construction Warranties

Understanding Construction Warranties

| David Jacobs | Operations | Article
Understanding the complexities of construction warranties strengthens your position as a developer or owner and helps ensure your project is finished to quality standards. Warranties are a familiar concept to most people because they cover nearly all purchased goods and services. Construction projects are no different. There are multiple levels ...
2024 Trends: Real Estate Investing With An IRA

2024 Trends: Real Estate Investing With An IRA

Several trends could signal a unique opportunity for investments made within Self-Directed IRAs. During the past year, the real estate market has witnessed a notable surge in available properties for sale, with inventory levels almost doubling in numerous regions. This upswing in availability can be attributed to a confluence of ...
Don’t Let Them Lie to You: Real Estate Investing Is Crucial to Housing Market Health

Don’t Let Them Lie to You: Real Estate Investing Is Crucial to Housing Market Health

It’s time to stop villainizing investors, no matter the scale. In July of last year, certain groups claiming to be “advocates” for homeowners took aim at real estate investors with a series of reports claiming, among other things, that 7% of the existing low-income housing tax credits currently in existence ...
What to Look for in a Value-Add Lender

What to Look for in a Value-Add Lender

Communicates and is Easy to Work With Communication is important in any industry, but it is critical in a time sensitive business with so many moving parts. Your lender should communicate on a regular basis in a way that fits your schedule and via a channel that works for you ...
Bidding Behavior at Distressed Property Auctions in Q2 2024 Points to Continued Softening in Retail Housing Market

Bidding Behavior at Distressed Property Auctions in Q2 2024 Points to Continued Softening in Retail Housing Market

 Strong demand for distressed properties at auction in early Q2 2024 is undermined by early signs of slipping demand in June — even with contracting auction supply Price bidders are willing to pay at auction drops after hitting 25-month high in April Some of the biggest drops in price-to-value ratios ...
Five Profitable Moves That Rental Property Owners Make

Five Profitable Moves That Rental Property Owners Make

Successful rental property owners typically invest in more than rental homes. They also cultivate good business practices that enhance their overall profitability. Owning rental properties and building a real estate investment portfolio takes dedication and hard work. There are five key steps that, if practiced regularly, can help maximize both ...
Tailor Your Portfolio with a Land Investment

Tailor Your Portfolio with a Land Investment

Land investment requires careful research, due diligence, and long-term vision, but the potential rewards make it worth considering. Residential and commercial are conventional real estate investment routes, but there are extensive benefits to investing in land. Above all else, it’s profitable, but it also allows for an array of investment ...
Tiny Homes, Big Returns

Tiny Homes, Big Returns

Here’s what you need to know about investing in the micro-living trend. If you’re one of the 52% of Americans who think the economy is poised for a big rebound next year, you’re probably already looking for investment opportunities. One of the safest places to put your money is in ...
Avoiding Fraudulent Hard Money Lenders

Avoiding Fraudulent Hard Money Lenders

| Santhosh Salve | Funding | Article
Learning the red flags of fraudulent hard money lending will help you safeguard against them. Hard money loans have become popular for many investors because of their quick approval process and flexible terms. Given the demand for these loans, there has also been an increase in fraudulent hard money lenders ...
Disaster Investing

Disaster Investing

Investing in real estate recently impacted by natural disasters is a complex and nuanced endeavor that requires careful consideration of both moral and financial factors. Tornadoes, hurricanes, and wildfires are realities that certain parts of the country face. These disasters are unpredictable and difficult to prepare for as a property ...
How To Attract Gen Z & Millennial Tenants

How To Attract Gen Z & Millennial Tenants

In today's dynamic rental market, attracting the next generation of tenants—namely, Gen Z and Millennials—is your key to maintaining a thriving property. These tech-savvy and value-conscious renters have preferences and expectations that are distinct from other generations of renters. To make the most of this demographic, you need to understand ...
Dominion Financial Services Announces Dustin Wells as President of Wholesale Division

Dominion Financial Services Announces Dustin Wells as President of Wholesale Division

Dominion Financial Services, a leading national private lender for real estate investors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dustin Wells as President of its newly established Wholesale Division. This move will expand Dominion’s reach and strengthen its position in the real estate lending market. Dustin Wells brings over two ...
2024 Seller Insights Report

2024 Seller Insights Report

MOST DEFAULT SERVICING LEADERS EXPECT SOFT LANDING, SLOWLY RISING FORECLOSURES DESPITE PERSISTENTLY HIGH INTEREST RATES   76% surveyed expect home price increases to continue through the rest of 2024 57% expect gradual rise in foreclosure volumes in second half of the year 51% of loans in loss mitigation expected to ...