Real Estate

Invest In The Single-Family Real Estate Boom Without Being A Landlord

I’m bullish on single-family homes due to rising rents, negative real mortgage rates, undersupply, and declining vacancies. As prices soften over the next 12 months due to higher mortgage rates, I’m looking to buy more property. I would buy another single-family homes, however, I’m tapped out because I bought a new single-family home in 2020. […]

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If The U.S. Housing Market Gets As Hot As The Canadian Housing Market

I worry for renters trying to buy property and our children who have little or no earnings power. The U.S. housing market might eventually get as hot as the Canadian housing market. If so, U.S. housing prices easily see at least 30% – 50% upside. After all, the median home price in Canada is about

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Rising Rents, Rising Fortunes For Landlords, But Is It Fair?

Rising rents are a boon for rental property investors and landlords. Rising rents is one of the main reasons why real estate is my favorite asset class to build wealth. However, rising rents come at a cost for renters. With inflation running around 9%, it makes sense to go long real estate to benefit. I

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Evaluate Real Estate Investment Opportunities Using: Who, What, When

Real estate investment opportunities are available in all types of markets. It just so happens we are in one of the strongest real estate bull markets ever. As someone who believes the housing market will continue to stay strong for several more years, I’ve purposefully positioned ~40% of my net worth in real estate. However,

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What If You Buy A Home At The Top Of The Market And A Recession Hits?

Are you thinking about buying a home today? Then you need to also envision a scenario where you buy a home at the top or near the top of the market and a deeper recession hits. If there is a downturn, will you be able to afford the monthly payments? If a bear market comes

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How To Evaluate Online Real Estate Investing Platforms

Online real estate investing has exploded in popularity since the JOBS Act passed in 2012. With literally over two hundred of online real estate investing platforms, it’s often hard to figure out which ones to invest on. This article evaluates the top online real estate platforms so you can make a more informed decision. It

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Buying A Home Directly With The Listing Agent Can Save You Lots Of Money

If you’re looking to save money when buying a home, you may want to let only the listing agent represent you instead of having a buyer’s agent. This is called dual agency. It’s an unusual move, but one I’ve conducted three times. Overall, this strategy has saved me about $350,000. In real estate, a listing

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The Capital Stack: Debt Versus Equity Investing In Real Estate

Here’s an insightful post by CrowdStreet, a leading real estate investing platform, explaining the capital stack and the difference between debt versus equity investing in commercial real estate. CrowdStreet is a leading real estate crowdfunding platform focused mostly on secondary cities with lower valuations and higher cap rates. Most individual investors tend to buy physical

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How To Pay No Capital Gains Tax After Selling Your House For Big Profits

If you decide to sell your house to simplify life, lock in gains, downsize, or relocate for a job, this article will help you minimize your capital gains tax bill. You may even be able to pay no capital gains tax after selling your house for big bucks. According to the IRS, most home sellers

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