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Mill 19 comes to life: Restoring Pittsburgh one site at a time – Part 4
This is the fourth in a series of excerpts from "Rebuilding Pittsburgh: RIDC and the Transformation of the Steel City."
For the past 70 years, the Regional industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern Pennsylvania (RIDC) has played an integral role in rebuilding the Pittsburgh region’s economy. A new book, “Rebuilding Pittsburgh: RIDC and the Transformation of the Steel City,” written by award-winning journalist Jeffery Fraser and edited by Pittsburgh Quarterly publisher Douglas Heuck,…
Apartment project on ex-church site secures $65 million construction loan (Photos)
The seven-story project is on a former church site.
Developer buys waterfront site in Miami-Dade for $20 million (Photos)
This site was approved for a 22-story condo.
Why biotech firm Windtree Therapeutics is buying a 436-unit apartment complex
Windtree Therapeutics' CEO explains the strategy behind the biotech company's surprising $43 million apartment complex acquisition.
Opening nears for roundabout in busy Vestavia Hills area
A multimillion-dollar project is set to wrap up in Vestavia Hills.
Exclusive: Country's elite scoop up memberships, real estate at this Austin surf club neighborhood
On the fringes of Austin, a playground for the stars is being born. Documents obtained by the Austin Business Journal offer a glimpse into how the nation's luminaries are bankrolling or jumping to grab a piece of one of Austin's most-anticipated new neighborhoods. Included with this report is a drone flyover of the site, the latest known about amenities plus a peek at how developers wine and dine high-level prospects.
Goode Company Restaurants to move headquarters into Greenway Plaza-area tower
A 42-year-old office tower just outside of Greenway Plaza went from nearly half empty to almost fully leased in just over a year, and Goode Company Restaurants is part of the surge in new tenants.
Baptist Health breaks ground on Broward facility
This week's real estate news.
Raleigh college with $47M in debt seeks land deals
Saint Augustine's University is searching for partners to develop its campus on the edge of Downtown Raleigh.
At Derby, Beshear says Louisville vs. the state is no longer a thing
While celebrating Derby Day, the governor says he sees a shift in the relationship between Louisville and the rest of Kentucky.
NYT > Real Estate
From One Forest to Another: A Homeless Sweep Changes Little
Dozens of people forced to leave the Deschutes National Forest in Oregon set up camp nearby in different wooded areas.
How Much Land Is Enough? N.Y.C. Ends Buying Spree of the Catskills.
Since 1997, New York City has purchased more than 1,800 properties to protect its drinking water. No longer.
Can My Co-op Charge Me Extra for Renting Out My Unit?
A co-op board has wide latitude to operate in the best interests of the building and the shareholders. But some fees are unreasonable.
Graham Norton’s Manhattan Carriage House Is Listed for $5.595 Million
The structure, at 6 Sniffen Court in Murray Hill, is one of 10 historic houses, formerly horse stables, built during the Civil War.
They Left Queens for Manhattan With $650,000 and a Short Wishlist
After failing to find a comfortable co-op unit in Astoria and Long Island City, a couple were surprised to find that Midtown offered bigger places with better amenities and lower prices.
How to Restore Your Old Wood Furniture
You may need nothing more than a thorough wipe-down, a few touch-ups with stain, and a bit of wax to restore the original luster.
$1.5 Million Homes in Bristol, England
The city of about 500,000 residents in southwest England offers converted churches, Georgian-era mansions and modern smart homes.
Rental Apartments Have Been Getting Smaller Over the Last Decade
The average size of new rental apartments has been getting smaller since 2015, but there are signs that the trend may have begun to reverse.
Renovating Your Bathroom? Consider the Vanity.
The most important piece of furniture you will buy could make or break a project. Here are some possibilities.
Sweep of Homeless Camp in Oregon Said to Be ‘Largest in Recent History’
Federal officials began clearing a forest where dozens of homeless people live in derelict R.V.s and cars.
Swiss Design, by Way of Japanese Aesthetics
An interior designer, diploma in hand, opened a practice in the Alps, vowing to leave ski chalets in the dust.
Peter Yarrow’s Manhattan Duplex Is Listed at $4.44 Million
The estate of the singer, one of the three in Peter, Paul and Mary, is selling his Upper West Side apartment, “a hub of music and art and culture and activism.”
On a Swedish Lakeside, Four Cubes Add Up to One House
When a couple found their dream property on rocky hill without much flat ground, they decided to build four smaller structures rather than one big one.
Madrid’s Biggest Landlord? U.S. Investment Firms
As private equity firms assert control over much of Spain’s housing, thousands face the threat of eviction.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Tudor City, on the Upper East Side and in Bushwick.
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y., and Greenwich, Conn.
$625,000 Homes in New York, Massachusetts and Oregon
An American Foursquare in Newburgh, a house in Sandwich, and a Craftsman in Portland.
$1.3 Million Homes in California
A Spanish Revival house in Riverside, a midcentury-modern home in Palm Springs, and a three-bedroom Craftsman in Berkeley.
Trading Mere Survival for a Chance at Stability
A man, 29, sees a path forward after years of housing insecurity and a series of low-paid jobs. Through it all, he had the support of his parents.
Who Has to Get Rid of Radon: Me or My HOA?
It likely depends on your governing documents. But the homeowners’ association either has to solve the problem, or let you solve it.
Real Estate Brokerages Fight Over How Houses for Sale Should Be Listed
Compass, one of the largest brokerages in the country, has sued a real estate database in Seattle and accused it of “monopolistic” and “anticompetitive” behavior.
$1.1 Million Homes in Croatia
Bordered to the west by the Adriatic Sea, the Republic of Croatia is a popular holiday destination along the coast and in historic cities such as Dubrovnik, Split and the capital, Zagreb.
A Former Office Tower Goes Big for Residents
With 1,320 rental apartments and a host of amenities, 25 Water Street is the country’s largest office-to-residential conversion to date.
In L.A., a Young Family Wanted a House to Grow Into. Would $800,000 Be Enough?
Seeking more space for their growing children (and maybe a pool), a couple combed the San Fernando Valley for a single-family home they could afford. Here’s what they found.
BiggerPockets
Does GDP Growth Impact Home Prices?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Q1 GDP growth in 2025 was negative (-0.3%, to be exact). According to the BEA, “The decrease in real GDP in the […]
It’s Wedding Season! Here’s How to Survive It Without Going Broke
It’s the start of wedding season! Have you been to a wedding? I am going to assume the answer is “yes.” I can confidently say that the goal of someone […]
Rental Financing 101: Mortgage & Refi Tips for New Investors (Rookie Reply)
Is money getting in the way of you and your first (or next) rental property? You’re not alone! This is perhaps the most common pain point for new investors. Fortunately, […]
How to Build (and Enjoy) Your “Dream” Life in Early Retirement | Life After FIRE
What if you reached financial independence…before knowing what it was? That’s what happened to Chris Rusin. After discovering the FIRE movement and stumbling across Mindy and Carl’s blog, he realized […]
The Mortgage Rate “Range” to Expect for the Rest of 2025
Here’s the mortgage rate “range” Dave expects to see through the end of 2025. With so much rate volatility as of late, it’s getting harder and harder to predict when […]
New Lawsuit Could Trigger “Domino Effect” to End the MLS
Another MLS lawsuit is making waves—this time aiming to remove unfair listing rules and help both buyers and agents. Experts say we’re in a “healthy” housing market, but does it […]
Yes, the Middle-Class Trap DOES Exist
Recently, I was a guest on the ChooseFI podcast, Episode 543, to talk about the Middle-Class Trap, a term Scott Trench and I have coined on the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, […]
Smart Money Moves to Make at $500K Net Worth
You’ve reached the halfway point to joining the two-comma club! Now what? Just like you outgrew that small floor mattress in your first apartment, you’ve outgrown some of the money […]
The Housing Markets Where Finding Deals is Getting Much Easier
Zillow published its Market Heat Index for March 2025 earlier this month. The data may be a month old, but with respect to real estate sales data, this is about […]
Where We’d Invest in Real Estate in 2025 (If We Could Buy Anywhere)
Where would we invest in real estate if we could pick anywhere in the country? Even with many real estate markets stagnating, several markets are still primed for serious growth. […]
How to Change Your Life with ONE Small Multifamily Property
What if you could create multiple income streams and live for “free” with just ONE rental? Today, we’ll show you why a small multifamily property is still one of the […]
The Top 3 Housing Markets Expected to Grow in 2025
In this analysis, I didn’t want to include markets that are still growing and already on everyone’s radar, like Boise, Idaho; Raleigh, North Carolina; and, of course, Austin, Texas. Instead, […]
The Single Biggest Risk That Could Stop Your Early Retirement (& How to Dodge It)
You’re part of the FIRE movement (financial independence, retire early) so you can quit your job, have complete time freedom, and truly enjoy your life. But what if early retirement […]
Your Guide to Scaling Your Portfolio Without Hiring a Huge Team
Scaling your real estate investing business doesn’t require a massive payroll. You can grow efficiently by leveraging systems, automation, and virtual assistants without the overhead of full-time staff. Here’s how […]
Los Angeles Real Estate: Why Do People Continue to Invest Here?
I currently live in Los Angeles, for better or worse. Yes, there’s crime. Yes, there’s a homeless problem. And yes, it’s unfriendly to business, even the film business. But the […]
REITs Might Be in Jeopardy—But It’s Hard to Pass Up This Huge Buying Opportunity
The tempest of tariffs, trade wars, inflation fears, and recession fears have dizzied investors for the last three months. Where should investors put their money to protect against all this […]
Introducing BiggerDeals: A Powerful New Way for Investors to Find and Analyze Cash-Flowing Properties
We’re excited to announce the launch of BiggerDeals, a new property listings and analysis tool designed specifically for real estate investors. It’s now faster and easier than ever for real […]
From Zero to $8,000/Month Cash Flow in Just 2 Years (While Working a W2)
Growing to $8,000 in monthly cash flow and 35 rental units—all while working a W2 job?! Just two years ago, today’s guest knew nothing about real estate investing. But he […]
11 Rentals in 4 Years with SMALL, Affordable Multifamily Properties
The housing market could do something it’s never done before—permanently reverse. For as long as home prices have been recorded, they’ve always increased over time. But, with one of the […]
“Technical” Recession is Imminent: Is the Housing Market Safe?
What the heck is happening with the US economy? Stocks are down, now they’re up, mortgage rates are dropping—wait, scratch that—they’re back up again, the Fed could have a new […]
Zillow Becomes Housing Bear in Latest Forecast
Zillow made waves last week after issuing a surprising revision to their housing market forecast: They now expect national home prices to decline over the next 12 months. That’s a […]
Stagflation Warning Signs: What Real Estate Investors Need to Know
In recent weeks, I’ve noticed a concerning economic term resurfacing in financial discussions: stagflation. As someone who analyzes market trends obsessively, I believe real estate investors should understand what stagflation […]
How to Start Renting Out Your Home: A Step-by-Step Guide
Renting out your home is a great way to generate passive income and build long-term wealth, as rental properties can generate strong profits in multiple ways. Landlords earn cash flow, […]
We Paid Off $500K in Debt: Now We’re on Track to Retire (Early) in Our 50s
Fear that early retirement is out of the question because you have too much debt? It’s not game over. Whether you’re debt-free or still chipping away at your student loans, […]
Buying a House Could Get Easier for Millennials. There’s Just One Big Problem…
The housing market could do something it’s never done before—permanently reverse. For as long as home prices have been recorded, they’ve always increased over time. But, with one of the […]
2 Biggest Hurdles to Your First Rental (& How to Get Past Them) (Rookie Reply)
Finding the right rental property isn’t easy. It needs to fit your budget and buy box, and if you’re house hacking, you’ll want to buy in a neighborhood you’re comfortable […]
Price Cuts Ahead: Zillow Downgrades 2025 Housing Market Forecast
More price cuts could be coming this year. Zillow just made headlines by revising its 2025 housing market forecast, now predicting home values to drop in much of the United […]
Stagflation Risk Rising Fast as US Economy Falls Out of Balance
Stagflation: the combination of two of the worst economic conditions—inflation and slow/no growth. With stagflation, prices rise, asset growth shrinks, unemployment increases, consumer confidence drops, and economic pain spreads. This […]
Even With the Latest Drama—History Says It Still Makes Sense to Hold Stocks
The S&P 500 has fallen more than 14% from its high in February, putting it in correction territory. The Nasdaq is down 19.3%, flirting with a bear market, and the […]
Top 5 Profitable Short-Term Rental Markets In 2025 (And How to Finance Them)
Short-term rental investing isn’t what it was five years ago—and that’s a good thing. The market has finally matured. What used to feel like a Wild West of trial and […]
Why Tracking KPIs is the Key to Real Estate Success
Real estate investing is full of moving parts, such as marketing campaigns, seller leads, appointments, offers, and closings. In the middle of it all, it’s easy to feel like you’re […]
Making $8K/Month and Quitting His W2 with 2025’s Ultimate Cash Flow Strategy
A traditional rental property gives you one stream of income, but what if you could multiply that cash flow by two, three, four, or more times? You’re about to get […]
3 Types of Rentals That Make You Rich in 2025 (Actual Deals)
These rental property deals are making us richer in 2025, even with high housing prices and interest rates. Everyone thinks it’s impossible to find cash-flowing rental properties in today’s housing […]
Healthcare Hacks That Could Save You Thousands on the Journey to FIRE
Wealth and health are closely intertwined, especially here in the US, where the high cost of healthcare can put significant financial pressure on families. But is there a remedy to […]
Inside the Numbers: How a Special Lease Transforms This Deal Into a No-Brainer
I’m always on the lookout for investment opportunities that make sense—not just on paper but in real life. And as more people ask me about passive ways to invest in […]
Do This Before You Buy a Car
Cars are a big source of contention in the finance world. It is very easy to make judgments about someone (and their financial situation) based on what they drive, even […]
The Airbnb Era is Over—Investors Should Be Flocking to This Instead
Short-term rentals (STRs) have been a hot strategy for years. At one point, they felt like cheat codes: massive cash flow, manageable with automation, and relatively low vacancy. But in […]
Your Money Guide to Financial Independence
Finances can be like New Year’s resolutions; we have the best of intentions but then get lost in how to actually achieve our goals. I know when I am unsure […]
I Turned My Condo into a $10K+/Month Rental Portfolio (in 4 Years!)
Andrew Freed turned one condo into a rental property portfolio that makes him $10,000 per month! Just four years ago, Andrew had little to his name—around $50,000 and a $200,000 […]
Housing Market at Risk as Rates Rise, Dollar Weakens, Demand Freezes
The housing market may be at greater risk than many of us thought. An economic trifecta is forming. If all three conditions hit at once, it could spell serious problems […]
Making $13,000/Month Cash Flow from ONE Rental and ONE Business in ONE Year
Want to leave your nine-to-five for a “job” that gives you more time, flexibility, and potentially more money? Rentals could be your golden ticket to financial freedom. After tragedy turned […]
Emerging Trends in Land Acquisition: Opportunities for Investors in 2025 and Beyond
The whole real estate world relies on land. Without land, there is no real estate. Yet, land acquisition remains one of the most overlooked investment opportunities. As economic conditions shift […]
The Top 3 Cash Flow Markets in 2025
What might be the top three cash flow markets for investors in 2025? I not only looked at price and rent data to find out, but I also narrowed down […]
10 Recession-Proof Short-Term Rental Markets You Should Be Watching
Ask one person; we’re already deep into a recession. Ask someone else; the economy’s fine—just don’t check your 401(k). Truth is, whether we’re in a recession, heading toward one, or […]
The Financial Order of Operations for FIRE (Step-by-Step Early Retirement Plan)
Most people chasing FIRE (financial independence, retire early) are doing it all out of order, and it’s costing them years of financial freedom. So, we thought, “What’s the fastest way […]
How to MAX Out Your Cash Flow Per Property with “The New Airbnb” (Rookie Reply)
Great cash flow is hard to come by in this market, but fortunately, there’s a strategy that can help you maximize your property’s rentable space and profits. In this episode, […]
April 2025 Housing Market Update: Prices to Weaken, Buyers Get Better Bargains
Home prices could weaken, bringing big bargains to patient buyers who’ve been sitting on the sidelines. The housing market is seeing some turbulence, even if it remains more stable than […]
Mortgage Rate Fatigue? Here’s How to Get Off the Seesaw of Wondering When to Buy
Watching mortgage rates bounce around over the past few weeks has been liable to give you whiplash. While the rest of the world was wringing its hands about stocks falling […]
These Are The Perfect Investing Markets for 2025
What if you could predict how a housing market performs before buying there? This would allow you to invest only in the best areas across the US, putting money down […]
Market Volatility Got You Spooked? Here’s What to Do (And NOT Do!)
The market’s doing its rollercoaster thing again—and if your stomach’s doing flips, you’re not alone. But before you hit the panic button or cash out your 401(k), let’s take a […]
The Hidden Costs of Self-Managing Rentals—and How the Right Tools Can Save You Time and Money
Managing rental properties on your own might seem like a smart way to maximize profits. No property manager means no extra fees, and who knows your property better than you? […]
The World Has Changed, But THIS Is Still the Best Way to Invest in Real Estate
Real estate investing in 2025 has huge, underrated potential to make you wealthy—but hardly anyone is talking about it. As tariffs, mortgage rates, and stock market volatility take over the […]
Playing the Real Estate “Long Game” with 10 “Boring” Rental Properties
If you bought and held 10 rental properties—each being paid down by tenants—imagine where you would be 10, 20, or 30 years from now. Financially free? Retired? Today’s guest isn’t […]
The “Silver Lining” for Investors After a Historic Week for Stocks| Life After FIRE
We’re coming off one of the wildest weeks in stock market history. How are retirees reacting to these massive swings? How should you adjust your FIRE portfolio in case there […]
How to Buy New Construction Properties With Low Money Down
Real estate typically requires a significant upfront investment, but what if you could buy new construction rental properties with little to no money down? By leveraging builder incentives, portfolio loans, […]
Early Retirement “Traps” That Delayed My FIRE by a Decade
Early retirement in your 50s is a dream for most Americans, but today’s guest is sharing how she could have retired in her 40s, a decade earlier, if she had […]
Why is the Delinquency Rate For Commercial Real Estate Surging?
Before President Trump’s tariff announcement sent markets into a tizzy, the big news in the real estate world was that the surging rate of delinquency on commercial mortgage-backed securities, most […]
$5,000/Month Cash Flow from 3 Small Multifamily Properties in JUST 5 Years
Making $65,000 in yearly cash flow from three rental properties?! Today’s guests are on a mission to create generational wealth, and they’re doing it with an investing strategy YOU can […]
I Bought My First Rental in 2021, Now I Have 19 and Replaced My Salary!
This high school football coach grew a real estate side hustle over the past four years that now replaces his W2 income. He did it making a median salary, all […]
Inflation Fears Soar to 1980s Levels, Consumer Sentiment Sharply Plummets
Consumer confidence collapses, China flashes its “nuclear option,” Zillow goes after secret listings, and uh oh, renovations could get even pricier—what does it all mean for your investments? Americans are […]
How to Accurately Analyze Property Values and Avoid Bad Investments
When it comes to real estate investing, knowing the true value of a property is everything. Overpaying for a deal can destroy your returns while undervaluing a potential investment could mean […]
Why Aren’t We Seeing Mortgage Rate Relief Yet?
If you’ve been watching the markets and wondering why mortgage rates remain stubbornly high—despite whispers of economic softening—you’re not alone. It’s mid-April and many expected mortgage rate relief by now. […]
How to FIRE in Your 40s on a Teacher’s Salary (or Average Income) (Finance Friday)
Is it possible to reach FIRE by 45, even on a teacher’s salary or an average income? Today’s guest is proving that, yes, you can retire early, regardless of your […]
3 Things YOU Can Do to Find More Real Estate Deals That Cash Flow (Rookie Reply)
You’ve got some money. You’ve got your strategy. You’ve even analyzed a bunch of rentals. But you still can’t find real estate deals that cash flow. What gives? Today, we’re […]
Home Renovation Q&A: Permits, Building a Scope of Work, & Managing Renovations
Does your rental property need some updating? Maybe you’re buying a house with unpermitted work, and you’ve got to go back and fix a few problems. Or, this could be […]
7 Ways to Retire on Tax-Free Real Estate Investments
The average American loses over half a million dollars ($524,625, to be exact) to taxes over their lifetime. And let’s be honest: The average BiggerPockets reader probably pays several times […]
Tariffs Pause, Stocks Erupt, But the Volatility Could Be Far From Over
Tariffs are now on PAUSE! And just like that, the stock market is flying back up again. Is this a signal for us all to breathe a sigh of relief, […]
A “Signal” That Multifamily Is Finally Bottoming Out (Time to Buy?)
Large multifamily, for the most part, has been an “uninvestable” asset for the past few years. Tons of new inventory hitting the market, short-term loans coming due, rising expenses, and […]
Real Estate Investors—You Should Be Very Concerned About Stagflation
America could be facing months of stagflation—a combination of high inflation, high unemployment, and slow economic growth—in light of President Trump’s economic policies. That’s according to former Federal Reserve president Bill […]
From Making $28,000/Year to Replacing Her W2 in Just 5 Years Thanks to Rentals
Could rentals give YOU financial freedom? Today’s guest took a giant leap of faith to invest in real estate, and it allowed her to quit her low-paying W2 job in […]
The One True “Inflation-Proof” Investment (EVEN with Tariffs)
Inflation is eating away your net worth, and if you don’t do something about it, you could be worse off in the future. What’s the best inflation-proof investment to make […]
The #1 Thing That Made Our FIRE Grind Easier (and More Fun!) | Life After FIRE
The path to FIRE (financial independence, retire early) isn’t easy. You’re working a lot, saving a lot, all while seeing many of your friends out traveling, buying new cars and […]
How Does a 1031 Exchange Work?
One of the most widely known tax hacks in the real estate investing world is the 1031 exchange. Chances are, if you’ve read the famed Rich Dad, Poor Dad, like […]
What the Last Six Recessions Say About Today’s Housing Market
What will likely happen to real estate during the next recession? I cannot see the future, and I’m sure to be wrong. But I’ll look at what happened in the […]
I FIREd with Index Funds, She FIREd with Rentals: Which is Better (& Faster)?
There’s no arguing that real estate and stocks are the two most proven ways to build wealth, but which one comes out on top in a race to FIRE? Stay […]
10 Important 1031 Exchange Requirements You Must Know as a Real Estate Investor
If you’re a real estate investor, chances are you’ve heard of the 1031 exchange. However, if you’ve never done one before, understanding how they work can be overwhelming. There are […]
Mortgage Rates Fall Fast as Tariffs Trigger Mass Stock Selloff, Economy at Risk
Last week’s tariff announcement from the Trump administration put the stock market in a freefall. Major indexes are now past correction territory and on their way to crash status. But […]
Nearing Financial Independence with Just ONE “Luxury” Rental
Seeing investors with hundreds of rental units can be intimidating, but you DON’T need a massive real estate portfolio to achieve your financial goals. As you’re about to hear, buying […]
Buying ONE Rental Changed My Life: 4 Years Later, I Quit My Job
Just buy ONE rental property and watch your life change. Today’s guest was working multiple jobs, and a single property purchase allowed her to finally free up her weekends and […]
Major Insurance Trends Landlords Need to Watch For This Year
As the real estate market heats up in the spring, many first-time investors and seasoned landlords want to acquire new properties. While analyzing deals and securing financing are top priorities, […]
How DOGE’s Targeting of CFPB and HUD Really Impacts Real Estate
It seems like almost everyone has a strong opinion on the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that fits in with the partisan divisions that have become so prominent […]
Teacher ($44K/Year Income) FIREs in 10 Years Making the RIGHT Sacrifices
You may not make six figures, but you want to achieve FIRE and retire early. You might be struggling to get by, let alone saving and investing to hit your […]
Housing Market Flips from Seller’s to Buyer’s Market in Much of the Country
The housing market is finally giving buyers a break. Home prices aren’t crashing, but many of them are dropping, or stagnating, as homes sit on the market and seller confidence […]
How to Start Investing in Real Estate with $25,000 or Less (Rookie Reply)
Do you have around $25,000 saved? Good news—you can invest in real estate! There are several ways to get started, but which investing strategy reigns supreme? We’ll show you how […]
Americans Are Late on Their Mortgages: Why I’m NOT Worried About THAT Chart
Mortgage delinquencies are up…or are they? One chart that’s been circulating on social media would have you believe that a growing number of homeowners are on the brink of foreclosure, […]
Why Investing Out-of-State Can Help You Reach Your Investment Goals Faster
With countless investment options available today, choosing the right path to achieve your financial goals can feel overwhelming. Real estate remains one of the most reliable ways to build long-term […]
April 2025 “Upside” Update: Making a BIG Change to My Portfolio (Cashing Out)
Over the past month, I’ve decided to make a big move that will greatly affect my real estate portfolio. This was a decision I made after seeing severe weakness in […]
How I’m Finding Profitable Properties in 2025 (Shotgun Method)
Have high interest rates and home prices affected your ability to buy cash-flowing real estate deals? If you’re struggling to find properties that pencil out, you don’t want to miss […]
FIRE at 50 by Creating “FI Paychecks” That Fund My Early Retirement! | Life After FIRE
Would you delay your early retirement for years to feel safer and secure once you FIRE? That’s what Mark Trautman did, FIRE-ing before discovering the FIRE movement was even a […]
Barista FIRE at 36 with ONLY $500K by Trading “Stuff” for Substance
Julie Rose “semi-retired” at just 36 years old with only $500K, trading her corporate job for sunrise safaris in Africa, beach walks in Bali, and mid-day hikes in Mexico. With […]
How to Streamline Property Management and Scale Your Portfolio With RentRedi
From chasing down rent payments to coordinating maintenance and screening tenants, managing rental properties can become overwhelming as your portfolio grows. These tasks can quickly eat away at your time […]
Making $60K Per Month with the Repeatable, Low-Risk Real Estate “Formula”
Today’s guest makes $60,000 per MONTH the old-fashioned real estate investing way. He buys rentals you can find on any real estate listing site, uses his own money to invest, […]
$6,000/Month Cash Flow from 4 Rentals in 2 Years (Without a Ton of Money)
Making $6,000 in monthly cash flow from just four rentals?! Given the current housing market, it seems impossible, but today’s guest is about to show you the secrets to building […]
Housing Market Shift: Inventory Catapults Back, Buying Opportunities Grow
Home prices are falling fast in some prime real estate markets across the country while others remain stubbornly stuck. What’s the defining factor between a stable housing market and one […]
How You Can Protect Your Investment Properties From Natural Disasters
Natural disasters seriously threaten rental properties, with hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and winter storms causing billions of dollars in yearly damages. For real estate investors, failing to prepare can lead to […]
Wish You Bought Real Estate in 2012? A Similar Opportunity Just Arrived in Multifamily
After reaching an all-time high in 2007, single-family home prices collapsed 27.4% until hitting a low in 2012. Since then, the Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index has exploded by […]
8 Clever Tax Strategies to Get the Most of Your IRA
Despite their limitations, individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are incredibly powerful. And you can do all kinds of creative tricks with them to build a huge nest egg, tax-free. Try these […]
A Secret Mortgage Blacklist From Fannie Mae is Blindsiding Condo Owners and Killing Deals
A secret blacklist? It sounds like something from a Netflix thriller. However, that’s the scenario unfolding when some condo owners have attempted to sell their homes and investments, according to […]
Do You Need an LLC When Buying Your First Rental Property? (Rookie Reply)
Many “experts” say you need a real estate LLC once you buy a rental property, but are they right? They also say you need money and great credit to invest […]
Housing Market Shift: Inventory Catapults Back, Buying Opportunities Grow
Home prices are falling fast in some prime real estate markets across the country while others remain stubbornly stuck. What’s the defining factor between a stable housing market and one […]
Can Your FIRE Portfolio Survive a Stock Market Crash?
The stock market is shifting, and your portfolio needs to change NOW if you want to reach or stay FIRE (financial independence, retire early). Many early retirees are sitting anxiously, […]
Why Co-Buying is a Fast But Risky Investment Strategy
Buying real estate with friends or business partners often seems like a good idea, but it can be an exasperating experience when it goes wrong. With homeownership and investing becoming […]
Unlock Your Home Equity: A Smarter Way to Finance Your Goals
For homeowners and real estate investors, accessing home equity has traditionally been a long and tedious process—until now. With new digital lending solutions, tapping into home equity is faster and […]
Florida Pushes to Abolish Property Taxes, These States Could Follow Soon
Florida property taxes could drop to 0%. As the state struggles with some of the lowest affordability in the country, with home insurance almost doubling in five years and home […]
The 4 Best Types of Rental Properties for New Investors to Buy in 2025
So, you want to invest in real estate…but where should you start? What’s the best type of rental property for a beginner? It’s easy to become overwhelmed by all the […]
When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Hire a Financial Advisor | Life After FIRE
Could hiring a financial advisor help you reach financial independence and retire early? This isn’t a popular move in the FIRE community, but it gave today’s guest peace of mind, […]
The Ultimate Underrated Rental Property of 2025 (for Small Investors)
What’s the best rental property for the average investor? It’s not a single-family rental, it’s not a large apartment building, it’s not even a duplex or a triplex—it’s a “sweet […]
Motley Fool’s Ricky Mulvey: Why I’m Buying MORE Stocks Despite Growing Recession Risk
Are we headed right for a recession, or are stocks on sale? We don’t own a crystal ball, but Ricky Mulvey from The Motley Fool is capitalizing on the recent […]
Young Americans Are Increasingly Moving to Rural Markets
Traditionally, young people have been desperate to leave their small towns and strike out for high-paying jobs in the big city. However, the exorbitant cost of city living has resulted […]
Why Owning Real Estate is Always a Winning Strategy—Especially in Times of Uncertainty
When uncertainty looms over the economy, investors face a difficult choice: stick with volatile markets or move toward stability. Stocks experience unpredictable swings, cryptocurrency remains speculative, and inflation erodes the […]
Making $2,400/Month Cash Flow and Getting Rich Slowly with “Boring” Rentals
Want the time-tested investing strategy that will make you rich 10, 20, or 30 years from now? Despite market uncertainty, buying rentals is still a savvy move if you’re playing […]
13 Rental Units with a “Rinse and Repeat” Investing Method
This investor built a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio with low-money-down loans and little cash-to-close. Thanks to his smart “rinse and repeat” strategy, he’s quickly scaled from zero to 13 rental […]
Buyers Return as Lower Rates Hold, Trump Trades Federal Land for BIG Housing Bet
Buyers are finally funneling back to the housing market thanks to recently lower mortgage rates. But, we’ve still got a BIG housing problem to fix—undersupply. What’s President Trump’s plan to […]
How $100 Can Unlock Cash Flow & Kickstart Your Rental Portfolio
I want to build wealth through real estate, and I’m guessing you do too. But traditional real estate investing is not always convenient and easy to start into. I’ve spent […]
Red State vs. Blue State: Does It Actually Impact Home Price Growth?
My BiggerPockets forum post got some buzz when I published data on whether blue states “appreciate” more than red. My intention here is to expand on the original idea: Do […]
March 2025 Housing Market Update: Are Price Declines Coming?
The housing market saw significant “softening” in February, with inventory rising, demand shrinking, and buyers regaining more control while sellers find themselves in a tough position. Why is this happening […]
5 Things You Can’t Afford to Get Wrong When Analyzing Deals (Rookie Reply)
Anyone can analyze a rental property, but if you’re not careful, it’s easy to overlook significant costs that wipe out your cash flow and put you in the red. Thankfully, […]
Is the 4% Rule Dead?
Is the 4% rule dead? Most FIRE-chasers are using this retirement rule completely wrong, and it could cost them their financial freedom. With stock prices falling and many Americans fearing […]
100% Bonus Depreciation Could Return This Year: 2025 Tax Update
Real estate is one of the most tax-advantaged investments in the country. With bonus depreciation, opportunity zone investing, 1031 exchanges, and more, investing in real estate is not only the […]
The Threat Facing Real Estate Investors Today and Why Tenants Should Be Treated as Clients
When I first started investing in real estate around 2006 (yeah, I know, not a great time to start), the biggest dangers to the industry were things like interest rate […]
How to Save Up to 20% on New Construction Homes
In real estate, timing is everything. Right now, builders across the country are sitting on excess inventory, offering some of the most attractive discounts we’ve seen in years—up to 20% […]
BUILD, Don’t Buy: The Rookie-Friendly Investing Strategy with 6-Figure Upside
A single-family home could give you some extra cash flow, but what if there was a way to make six-figure returns from “rentals” that breathe new life into your town? […]
Losing $150K, Starting Over, and STILL Retiring Early | Life After FIRE
Think you’ve blown your chances of achieving FIRE? You haven’t! Just ask Nik Johnson, who spent years growing his nest egg, only to have it completely wiped out with one […]
How to Unlock Your Home’s Hidden Passive Income Stream (ADUs 101)
There’s a hidden passive income stream in your basement, backyard, or garage, and only one investing strategy can unlock it. More and more homeowners and landlords are using this strategy […]
How to Stay Rich During FIRE by Dodging the 4 Financial “Horsemen”
You’ve worked so hard to finally achieve FIRE (financial independence, retire early); the last thing you want is your wealth to dwindle or disappear entirely. Unknown to most FIRE-chasers, four […]
Who Is Turnkey New Construction Right For?
The beauty of real estate investing is that different strategies can work for other people. Do you love a challenge and bringing something from ugly to beautiful? Fix and flip […]
How Capital Gains Taxes are Hurting More and More Homeowners
Recently, a fascinating discussion unfolded on the BiggerPockets forum. It concerns capital gains taxes and how homeowners who stay in their quickly appreciating homes are hit hard when it comes […]
Building HUGE Equity With 100% Hands-Off Investing
House flipping can make you wealthy. Everyone has seen the TV shows, podcast interviews, and the high-priced renovations, even in their own neighborhoods. But what if where you live is […]
Stocks Tank as Recession Threat Grows, but Real Estate HASN’T Cracked
Stocks are struggling, recession fears are ramping up, and investors are starting to worry. The stock market has been falling for weeks, major indexes are down, and new (rapidly changing) […]
Waiter to Financial Freedom in 18 Months (5 Rentals & $5,000/Month Cash Flow)
Think you can’t create cash flow in this housing market? Think again! Today’s guest will introduce you to a strategy that can take a regular rental property and maximize its […]
Immigration Policies Have Helped Boost Your Property Values—But Not Without a Cost
Immigration is a particularly contentious issue these days. It came in second amongst Republicans and fifth overall as the most important issue for voters in the 2024 election. (Unsurprisingly, the […]
Do Zillow’s Top 10 Housing Markets Work For Airbnbs?
Every year, Zillow releases its list of the top U.S. housing markets for 2025 based on projected home value growth, job trends, and buyer competition. For traditional real estate investors, […]
Investing in Short-Term Rentals With an IRA: What You Need to Know
Short-term rentals (STRs) have become an increasingly popular investment strategy, with platforms like Airbnb and VRBO making it easier than ever to generate income from vacation and short-stay properties. Many […]
Scott Trench: How I’m Protecting My Money From “Irrational Exuberance”
Stock prices are falling, and Americans are fearful. Tariffs, trade wars, economic tension, and interest rates are putting pressure on asset prices. Commercial real estate has already crashed, but the […]
If Your Rental Property Is Doing THIS, You Should Sell It (Rookie Reply)
Is it time to SELL your rental property? Not so fast! Bad cash flow isn’t the end of the world if you’re banking on appreciation, and there are several ways […]
Can I Hit Financial Independence by 50 with THIS FI Number? (Finance Friday)
Is your FI number TOO high? Whether you are ultra-conservative with your finances or want a lavish retirement lifestyle, setting a high bar could make your financial independence journey much […]
Is the Mortgage Industry Safe with CFPB Under Fire?
Is the mortgage industry still safe? The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been ordered to halt all work while awaiting a new Trump-appointed director. While you may not often […]
How the Top 1% Beat Inflation (and How You Can Too)
Inflation is a silent thief that erodes your wealth, reducing what your money can buy over time. For high-income earners and small business owners, it’s more than just a rising […]
Stock Market Volatility Makes Real Estate Look a Whole Lot Better
After President Trump refused to rule out a recession on Sunday, the stock market’s dramatic free fall on Monday showed how unpredictable relying on Wall Street can be when planning […]
Ditch Corporate! Start Taking the “Slow” Path to Retirement
The “death march to FI” isn’t for everyone. If you’re tired of climbing the corporate ladder or lacking a sense of purpose at your W2 job, it’s not too late […]
Pro’s Guide to Property Management: Work Less, Make More from Your Rentals!
Property management can make or break your real estate portfolio, and most new investors don’t know where to start. Do you hire a property manager or self-manage your rental(s)? How […]
How to Buy Your First Rental Property in THIS Market (2025 Ultimate Guide)
Tired of spending your money on rent or stashing it in a traditional savings account? You could make your money work harder for you and get on the path to […]
How the Top 1% Invest (and How Do YOU Compare?)
How do the top 1% of Americans invest their money, and how do your investments compare? We’re breaking down the data, showing what the wealthiest Americans are invested in and […]
Five Marketing Strategies Investors Should Use in 2025
In the rapidly evolving landscape of real estate investing, staying ahead requires adopting innovative marketing strategies that resonate with modern consumers. In 2025, integrating advanced technologies and personalized outreach has […]
Why Utah Could Be Another Boom State in the Very Near Future
In a previous article, I made the case for why North Carolina might be the next boom state. In an accompanying video, I also pointed out that Utah had the […]
Financial Freedom in 11 Years Thanks to This “Perfect” Rental Strategy
Imagine getting paid to buy rental properties. Well, it’s more than possible, and today’s investor proves it. After spending months looking for the “perfect BRRRR” property, Jon Kessler stumbled upon […]
Creating $3,000/Month Cash Flow Just by Pivoting to THIS Investing Strategy
Are you stuck with a problematic property? What if you could create thousands of dollars in monthly cash flow just by pivoting to the right investing strategy for your property […]
Tariff Talks Put the Housing Market on Ice: Prices Down, Delinquencies Up
Mortgage rates are down, so the housing market should be entering a frenzy…right? Not quite. The buyer’s market seems alive and well, with sellers offering concessions as the housing market […]
How to Use Single and Multi-Member LLCs to Invest With an IRA
Real estate investors are always looking for ways to gain more control over their investments, reduce administrative delays, and maximize tax advantages. One strategy that enables all three goals is […]
Are You Headed for FIRE or the Middle-Class Trap? (Finance Friday)
If there’s an issue that keeps aspiring early retirees up at night, it’s the dreaded middle-class trap. At just 28 years old, this financially savvy couple is already looking for […]
Stop Buying Rentals (You Have Enough) and Do THIS Instead (Rookie Reply)
Should you STOP buying rentals? How do you structure a seller financing deal? Can you invest out of state without a property manager? Whether you’re looking to improve your cash […]
The Overlooked “Upside” That Will Make Future Landlords Rich
Your rental properties are about to make even more money. There’s one often overlooked real estate investing “upside” that, over time, makes rental property investors and landlords rich without any […]
Did You Get a Tax Refund? Here Are 7 Ways to Invest It In Real Estate
Unfortunately, many Americans blow their tax refunds on instant gratification: new gadgets, new clothes, and maybe even a flashier car. Spoiler alert: You’re making yourself poorer, not richer. Instead, consider […]
President Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand Lumber Production—But Will It Keep Costs Down?
If real estate investors and developers were worried about the cost of lumber in the wake of Trump’s tariffs, the president has now presented his solution: He plans to increase […]
Mortgage Rates Fall EVEN Further as “Tariff Tuesday” Triggers Stock Sell-Off
“Tariff Tuesday” just hit, and the economic ripple effects are already in motion. The stock market saw a significant sell-off, key recession indicators are flashing, and mortgage rates dropped yet […]
Will Mortgage Rates Fall Below 6%? Here’s What Could Trigger Low Rates
Mortgage rates have hit a new low for 2025, hovering around 6.75%, down from their peak of 7.25%. This is serious interest rate relief for homebuyers, real estate investors, and […]
5 Questions to Gauge Your Risk Tolerance Before Getting Landlord Insurance
Choosing the right landlord insurance is not just about picking a policy—it’s about understanding your risk tolerance and how much financial responsibility you are willing to take on. Some landlords […]
The “Reluctant Landlord” and How They’re Shifting the Industry
There’s a school of thought among many real estate investors that you should never sell your property. However, for some property owners, renting out their homes has not been by […]
How to Invest in Real Estate with an AVERAGE Salary (Under $75K) in 2025
If you want to know how to invest in real estate in 2025, even if you earn an average salary, you’re in the right place. In this episode, we’re going […]
BRRRR for Beginners: How to Build Massive Wealth with This “Dead” Strategy
The BRRRR strategy is arguably the fastest way to build wealth with real estate. Just ask Leka Devatha, a Seattle-based investor. She’s got ONE BRRRR property this year that could […]
Build-to-Rent: A Pathway to Long-Term Growth and Stability for Investors
The real estate market is continuously evolving, and one of the most significant shifts in recent years has been the growing demand for build-to-rent (BTR) properties. As housing shortages persist […]
The Tax-Free Retirement Strategy 95% of Americans Don’t Know About
The wealthy are using one unique retirement account to build their fortunes tax-free. You may have never heard of it, but knowing about it can change the course of your […]
Have We Entered a “Landlord-Friendly” Era?
According to the Wall Street Journal, landlords have a reason to rejoice: A “landlord-friendly era” of real estate is about to unfold. The high cost of mortgage rates and homeownership […]
Q&A: Early Retirement Doesn’t Equal “Done”—It’s a Pivot
Below is an email transcript from a BiggerPockets Money listener who sent me a message about their personal financial situation and wanted my insights. We’ve used AI to edit the […]
5 Investments You Can’t Hold in an IRA
Real estate investors are increasingly looking for ways to grow their portfolios, and self-directed IRAs offer a way to invest in real estate while deferring or even eliminating taxes on […]
17 Units in 3 Years During High Rates with This Low-Risk “BRRRR” Strategy
These two college teammates built a sizable real estate portfolio in just three years by using what they call the “delayed BRRRR strategy.” They’ve used this specific real estate investing […]
Mortgage Rates Hit 2025 Low as Recession Fears Rise
Mortgage rates are now at their lowest point in months, giving homebuyers and real estate investors some much-needed relief. But it isn’t all good news. With lower mortgage rates comes […]
Scaling from 0 to 30 Deals (While Working 9-5) and Starting with $0
30 real estate deals in two years, starting with very little money, AND doing it all while working a nine-to-five? After listening to Tim Yu, you’ll have no excuse NOT […]
A Short History of Public Housing in the United States
Housing affordability (or the lack thereof), as well as public housing, were major issues in the last presidential election. Vice President Kamala Harris planned to build three million new housing […]
The 15 Best Airbnb Markets for Every Investor’s Budget in 2025
Investing in short-term rentals (STRs) can be a gold mine—or a costly lesson in what not to do. The key? Picking the right market that fits your budget and investment […]
7 Best (Beginner) Markets to Buy Rental Properties in 2025 (Rookie Reply)
Where should YOU invest in 2025? Stay tuned because we’re going to share our top seven real estate markets for buying rental properties this year. We’ll tell you why we […]
How I Turned $9,000 into My Dream Home By “Level-Up” Investing
Can you afford your “dream house” right now? The one with the pool and the ocean views, space for the kids to run around, and a huge pantry. The secret […]
Scott and Virginia Trench Talk Goal Setting, Spending, Prenups, and Future Plans
How has Scott achieved so much financial success already in his early 30s? He’s got a secret weapon nobody else has: Virginia Trench! That’s right, the woman behind half of […]
Weaker Home Prices Ahead | Zillow Downgrades 2025 Home Price Forecast
Only two months into 2025, Zillow has significantly changed its original housing market prediction. With rising inventory, suppressed buyer demand from high mortgage rates, and sluggish market sentiment, Zillow’s home […]
Traditional Investment Advice is Outdated—Why the 60/40 Portfolio is Dead
In the 1950s, economist Harry Markowitz developed the Modern Portfolio Theory, proposing the 60/40 portfolio as a balance between stocks and bonds. Millions of investors have used it as a […]
DOGE Takes Aim at Section 8—Will Vouchers Lose Funding?
DOGE (the Department of Government Efficiency) has been ripping through the federal government like a chainsaw. No department is immune, including the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which, […]
How to Find “Hidden” Deals That Most Investors Miss (Even as a Beginner)
There are all kinds of “hidden” real estate deals floating around, and if you take action in this housing market, you could beat everyone else to them—even if you’re new […]
High-ROI “Value-Add” Renovations for Any Budget ($5K – $50K+)
Which rental renovations give you the biggest bang for your buck, turning a few thousand dollars of materials and labor into hundreds of more dollars of rent per month and […]
Teacher Retires Early at 45 Thanks to Strategic Living (FIRE in Paradise!)
Teachers aren’t known for their high salaries, so how did this one reach early retirement and FIRE at just 45 years old? Through “aggressive” saving and smart cost-of-living choices, Amy […]
The Myth of Cash Flow
One dead giveaway that a real estate influencer is really more of a fake guru is an overemphasis on cash flow. Sure, it’s not as big a giveaway as having […]
Debt Fund Investing 101
There is a rising interest (pun intended) among investors about the returns offered by debt funds, so I thought I’d write an introduction to approaching investment in a private credit […]
Snowballing $20K into 10 Rentals by Doing What You (Probably) Won’t
Would you sell your car, live without plumbing and electricity, and shower at the gym daily to build a rental portfolio? Now, would you do it while having one of […]
Snowballing to 6 Properties and $75K+/Year Cash Flow (After a Late Start!)
Do you want to get into real estate but fear you’re too late to the party? This middle-aged, middle-class couple thought so, too. Instead, they discovered a strategy that helped […]
2025 Mortgage Delinquencies Tick Up: Will Housing Bounce Back OR Break Down?
ICE’s February 2025 Mortgage Monitor report is out, revealing new data that may signal a “shift” in the housing market. Could these changes lead housing to bounce back or break […]
My 2025 Macro Observations: Irrational Exuberance 3.0?
If the last two years in financial markets were a movie, they’d be a mix of The Wolf of Wall Street (euphoria), Final Destination (impending doom), and Groundhog Day (rates […]
Finance Friday: Chasing FIRE by 35 WHILE Supporting Extra Family Members
Is something stopping your FIRE? Today’s guest wants to retire early at 35, but with a shaky budget, extra expenses, and a problematic rental property, her path to early retirement […]
The BRRRR Formula Has Changed (It Still Makes You Rich) | AMA (Ask Meyer Anything)
Think the BRRRR method (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) is dead because of high interest rates and rising home prices? Think again. We’re doing BRRRR deals right now that are […]
Real Estate vs. Stocks: Which Will Make You MORE Money? (Rookie Reply)
Should you invest in real estate or stocks in 2025? What if you DON’T have to choose? Today, we’ll share how you can have the best of both worlds with […]
The #1 Factor That Leads to Home Price Growth (You CAN Predict This)
There’s one key housing market factor that leads to home price growth. It doesn’t have to do with interest rates, property taxes, or weather. This single metric is the strongest […]
The Dangers of Action-Faking and Hustle Culture
Back in 2011, I attended a conference on buying multifamily properties, and at one point, a speaker asked the audience to hold up their hand if they owned any investment […]
How Privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Could Have Seismic Impacts On Real Estate
As Britney Spears once was, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac—the government safety net for loans—have been in conservatorship for far longer than anyone imagined possible. It began in 2008 amidst […]
The “Secret Sauce” for Buying Rental Properties BELOW Market Value
Want to learn the secret to snagging rentals below market value? Every successful investor has this one crucial skill, and it’s often the difference between getting the door shut in […]
Making $200K/Year With the Least Amount of Rentals Possible
Don’t buy in good school districts. Always end your leases in winter. NEVER raise rents on a tenant. These are just some of the “Dionisms” that have made Dion McNeeley, […]
CPA Shares Tax Tips to Lower Your 2024 (Yes, 2024) Taxes
2024 may be long gone, but it’s NOT too late to lower your taxes for the previous year. If you have real estate or retirement accounts, you already hold the […]
Best Places to List a Rental: Why You Should List and Manage Your Home on Redfin
In today’s world, managing your property’s rental listing should be as simple as a few clicks. Whether you’re renting out a single-family home, a condo, or another type of property, […]
BRRRR-ing to 16 Rental Units (WITHOUT a Ton of Money)
Buying sixteen rental units in one market?! Today’s guest has discovered the perfect investing strategy for newbies. You don’t need a ton of money or resources, and you can use […]
‘Building’ 7-Figure Wealth with ONE Very Lucrative Rental Property
Though only five years into his rental property investing career, David Rosenbeck is making a seven-figure wealth-building move. If it all pans out, he’ll be one million dollars (or more) […]
The 2025 “Asset Bubble” is Ballooning: Is It Time to Hoard Cash?
Is now the time to stop investing and start saving cash instead? As an “asset bubble” balloons larger and larger, every investment is looking overpriced. Homes are at all-time high […]
Q&A: How Someone Who’s Nearly a Millionaire Can Enjoy the Benefits of Their Portfolio Sooner
Below is an email transcript from a BiggerPockets Money listener who sent me a message about their personal financial situation and wanted my insights. We’ve used AI to edit the […]
33.2% of Listed Homes Have Cut Prices, The Highest Mark For February in Over a Decade
Remember the heady months after the pandemic, when interest rates and inventory were at rock bottom, and house prices and bidding wars for them were through the roof? They have […]
Freedom at 40 or Fortune at 65? Escaping the Middle-Class Trap and the Trade-Off Between Early Retirement and Maximum Wealth
Achieving financial freedom in your 30s or 40s may come at the cost of maximizing your tax-advantaged wealth at 65. Many high earners follow traditional financial wisdom—maxing out 401(k)s, holding […]
Is Cash Flow STILL King? How to Get More of It in This Market (Rookie Reply)
Cash flow is hard to come by in this market. Just a few years ago, it was easy to find rental properties that met the one-percent rule, but today, you […]
Feb 2025 Housing Market Update: Are Our Predictions Already Wrong?
The 2025 housing market has already defied most expectations, but a worrying “shift” could throw everything off track. Home prices keep rising in every major metro—even with interest rates stuck […]
Has the FIRE Formula Changed? Why 100% Index Funds Isn’t the Answer
Is a 100% index fund portfolio no longer the FIRE formula? The market has changed, and maybe your portfolio allocation needs to change with it. With index funds at all-time-high […]
Rising Rates: Wait to Buy, Invest Now, or Start Selling?
Interest rates are still rising even three years after the first rate hikes. So what should you do: wait to buy when rates are lower, sell the underperforming properties you […]
6 Reasons Why New Construction is Winning This Year
In today’s rapidly evolving real estate market, new construction rental properties are emerging as the clear choice for savvy investors. Rising maintenance costs, inflated insurance premiums, and escalating material expenses […]
Worried About AI? Here’s How Real Estate is Changing Faster Than Ever
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a concept for tech startups and science fiction—it is actively reshaping how real estate investors find, evaluate, and close deals. From predictive analytics […]
Why We Regret Buying (So Many) Rental Properties
It’s true—we regret scaling our real estate portfolios. We’ve learned (the hard way) that less is often more, especially in today’s market, where great deals aren’t as easy to find. […]
Is NOW the Time to Get Back Into Airbnb?
Is now finally the time to get back into Airbnb investing? We all knew about the Airbnb bubble that formed shortly after lockdowns. With low interest rates and local vacationing […]
The Points Guy’s Travel Hacking Tips to Fly for FREE in 2025
Travel hacking allows you to fly and travel for free, often in luxury, without spending tens of thousands of dollars on flights or hotels. So, how do you do it […]
Why Turnkey Rentals Are the Smart Choice for Busy Investors
Let’s face it: Real estate investing sounds glamorous. You picture yourself walking through properties, making deals, and building a portfolio that practically prints money. But here’s the reality: Finding properties […]
Rent Prices Fall For the Sixth Straight Month—But Here’s Where the Opportunities Are Right Now
The February 2025 Apartment List National Rent Report is out, and rents are down nationally for the sixth straight month. The national median monthly rent now stands at $1,370, down […]
Could the Midwest “Startup Surge” Fuel Price Growth in These Cities?
A startup surge is coming, bringing lots of money, jobs, and housing demand with it. But this time, it isn’t Silicon Valley, Seattle, or Miami bringing in the angel investors […]
Avoid Paying Taxes (Legally) with THIS Rental Tax Loophole
Most people invest in real estate for cash flow or appreciation, but there are enormous tax benefits as well. In this episode, we’re going to share the number one tax […]
Regular Investor Makes $1.5M by Recognizing This Rare “Upside” on Her Rental
Imagine making $1,500,000 on one regular real estate deal. We’re not talking about a huge apartment complex or commercial real estate investment. $1,500,000 on a single-family home purchase. How is […]
Single-Family Homes Are Dominating Apartments in Rent Growth
According to a new study from Zillow, single-family rental (SFR) homes are outpacing apartments in rental pricing by 20%. The listing giant’s rental market report for December 2024 shows a […]
From Solo Investor to Thriving Community: Why Connection Changes Everything
I still remember the isolation of those early days in real estate investing. When I was managing my first rental property, I only had two others in my network—my boss […]
How to Buy Your First Out-of-State Real Estate Investment (Step-by-Step)
Out-of-state real estate investing is making a comeback, becoming one of the best investing strategies of 2025. Why? Home prices in most coastal markets have exploded, forcing investors in pricey […]
4+ Ways to Fix Negative Cash Flow (and When to Sell Instead) (Rookie Reply)
Does your rental property have negative cash flow? This doesn’t necessarily mean you bought a bad deal, though losing money probably isn’t what you signed up for. But not to […]
The 4% Rule Naysayers Are Wrong (We Retired at 47 Using It!)
Does the four-percent rule actually work? On paper, yes. So why don’t more people put it to the test? Today’s guest retired at forty-seven years old and is living proof […]
New Tariffs Mean Much More for Mortgage Rates Than You Think
Tariffs and trade wars could affect mortgage rates much more than most Americans think. You’ve heard on the news that tariffs on Canada mean higher gas prices, tariffs on Mexico […]
7 Barriers Keeping You From Financial Freedom (and How to Break Through Them)
What’s the point of earning a high income—or running a successful business—if your hard work doesn’t lead to freedom? For many of us, financial independence feels like an uphill climb. […]
Over 6 Million Americans Are Late on Their Mortgage Payments—Here’s What It Means for Investors
Another housing crisis could be imminent. According to a new study from Deeds.com, as reported in Newsweek, over 6 million Americans are late on their mortgage payments, as reported on […]
The BEST Airbnb Markets in 2025 and How to Do Your Own Market Research
Want to get into short-term rentals in 2025? Your first step is to find the right Airbnb market for you. But we know that wading through 20,000 US towns and […]
How to Capture the “Upside” in the 2025 Housing Market
How do you get higher rents, more appreciation, and bigger returns from real estate investing in 2025? It’s easy—copy the experts. They’re doing it over dozens of deals, so why […]
Sahil Bloom: The “X Factor” for Financial Freedom and Why FIRE Won’t Make You Happy
Do we focus too much on just one type of wealth? What if the key to a happy life isn’t retiring early, ascending the corporate ladder, or having more money […]
Save Yourself Thousands of Dollars and Hours By Using This For Your Business
Managing properties as a real estate investor can feel like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle. You might have seen online that you can make passive money in real […]
Tariffs Have Arrived—Here’s How the Official Numbers Could Impact Your Investments
Over the weekend, the Trump administration imposed the strictest tariffs we’ve seen in decades on Mexico, China, and Canada. Here’s what we know so far about the policies, how they […]
The Repeatable “Stack” Method to Buy Rentals Faster (and with Less Money)
One of the most repeatable, scalable ways to build a real estate portfolio is using “The Stack” method. This investing strategy allows you to slowly scale your real estate using […]
Tiny Investments, Killer Cash Flow, and Starting with Just $12K
“Tiny” investments with BIG upsides? Today’s guest turned a $12,000 down payment (all the money he had) into four rental properties and a unique real estate investing business. After an […]
Can America Resist a Global Recession?
With evidence of a global recession piling up, Americans have just one question—will we be affected? So far, everything is going well for the US. Job growth continues, unemployment is […]
How President Trump’s Policies Could Impact Retirement Plans For Real Estate Investors
If you’re a real estate investor, you know how important it is to optimize every dollar. Retirement accounts like 401(k)s, IRAs, and even solo 401(k)s are powerful tools for building […]
What’s Going On in Indianapolis? A Close Analysis of the Housing Market
When real estate investors hear “affordable cash flow cities,” they may think of Detroit or Cleveland. But I think one of the best cash flow cities in America right now […]
4 Cities Where You Can Live for Free in 2025
One of the best ways to “live for free” is a strategy almost every successful real estate investor uses at some point in their journey: house hacking. You’ve probably heard […]
How to FIRE Faster with a Self-Directed IRA
How can you use your retirement accounts to reach FIRE faster? We’ve talked a lot about the “middle-class trap”—having too much of your net worth trapped in your retirement accounts […]
Fund Your FIRST Rental Property with These Side Hustle Ideas (Rookie Reply)
Do you need more money to buy your first rental property? Fortunately, there are all kinds of real estate side hustles you can use to supercharge your savings, all while […]
6 Ways to Invest Out-of-State This Year
Whether you want to invest directly or passively in out-of-state real estate, you have several options. I’ve invested using most of these strategies myself, and some are definitely easier than […]
3 Housing Market Trends That Will Shape 2025
Which real estate trends could make you wealthier in 2025? Every year, it’s something new. A few years ago, it was short-term rentals, then mid-term rentals and multifamily investing took […]
How to Manage Your First or Next Rental (and Save Thousands of Dollars)
Managing rental properties doesn’t have to be hard. You can do it without the midnight tenant phone calls, “lost” rent checks, and other common landlord headaches. Looking to buy your […]
How to (Legally) Reduce Taxes with Real Estate + Crucial New Trump Tax Plans
The clock is ticking to tax day, and you could be stuck with a big tax bill. Thankfully, if you own real estate, reducing your taxes is easy. Don’t know […]
The Middle-Class Trap That Could Keep You from FIRE (How to Escape It)
Buying a house, maxing out your 401(k), and leveraging real estate can help you achieve financial independence. But suppose your goal is to retire early. Could relying too heavily on […]
The 5 Best Housing Markets For Short-Term Rentals in 2025
AirDNA recently released its annual report on the Best Places to Invest in Vacation Rentals, providing valuable insights into the markets investors should target. While the list highlights several high-performing […]
The Beginner’s Guide to Finding (and Funding) Small Multifamily Real Estate
Small multifamily investing might seem scary to a new investor, but what if we told you these properties are less risky than single-family homes and even easier to buy in […]
10 Hidden Ways to Buy Properties with Huge “Upside”
If you don’t want to make money in real estate, skip this episode. If you hate the idea of having hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars in equity and […]
Redfin: Tariff Fears Drive Up Mortgage Rates, Throwing 2025 Off-Track
Could Trump’s proposed tariffs be the reason for the recent rise in mortgage rates? Could this slow the housing market and cause affordability to get worse? What happens if rates […]
Vacation Rental Insurance: Why Every Host Needs It
Owning a vacation rental can be lucrative, but it also comes with unique risks that standard homeowners’ insurance policies don’t cover. Imagine this: A guest accidentally starts a fire while […]
Housing Markets With the Highest Wildfire and Climate Risks
I personally live in Los Angeles, so I wanted to calculate and measure which areas were already prone to wildfire risk, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Then, […]
The Best Markets to Buy Rental Properties Right Now (2025)
New to real estate investing? Stuck in an area with expensive housing prices or not-so-landlord-friendly laws but want to buy real estate? We’ve got you covered. We’re sharing our favorite […]
Stuck at ONE Rental Property? The Secrets to Scaling Your Portfolio
Is it possible to scale your real estate portfolio in this market? What if you only have one income? Getting past one rental property is a huge hurdle in every […]
The One Thing Most FIRE Chasers Get Wrong (and Later Regret in Retirement)
Why do so many in early retirement struggle with happiness? We know you’ve told yourself, “Once I hit FIRE, I’ll be living the dream! Every day will be like a […]
HousingWire
Why this week’s Fed meeting is critical for mortgage rates
The Fed has adjusted its inflation targets, primarily in response to the trade war and the anticipated shortages if agreements aren't reached.
The labor market is still keeping mortgage rates elevated
To get mortgage rates below 6% with duration, we need to see the labor market break, which hasn't happened yet.
How Rate wants to close its ‘massive gap’ in the non-QM space
The company plans to double production in the segment in 2025. It launched a new suite of products, will be aggressive in pricing and is training LOs.
NRMLA co-chair outlines reverse mortgage advocacy plan
NRMLA co-chair Jim Cory discussed a new industry outreach effort to bring more people up to speed with reverse mortgages.
LERETA, Sagent integrate real estate tax and flood service solutions
The collaboration aims to provide better access to real-time tax data, flood zone determinations, payment processing and automated monitoring.
The potential benefits of senior property tax deferral programs
A longtime retirement researcher weighs in on the possible benefits of property tax deferrals for older homeowners.
Realtors clash over NAR speech code
Critics argue that the code violates free speech rights, while supporters say it’s needed to uphold ethical standards.
Where does Jonathan McKernan’s CFPB nomination stand?
The nominee to become the next CFPB director may get a Senate vote later than was previously indicated, according to one housing insider.
eXp Luxury announces seller financing partnership
Agents can access a short-term seller financing option that lets sellers convert low-interest mortgages into income after selling their home.
Trump’s budget request seeks $33B in HUD cuts
The president's budget proposal includes steep cuts to housing programs, with one industry advocate calling them “draconian.”
Better Dwelling
This Week’s Top Stories: Canadian Real Estate Drags GDP & Recession Possibility Surges
Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian Real Estate Canada’s GDP Per Capita Crisis: 4 Provinces Grow, Others Fall—Some Back To 2020 Canada’s population is growing much faster than its economy, and the problem is reaching a crisis level. GDP per capita fell 1.4% in 2024, implying the country is seeing […]
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Canada’s GDP Per Capita Crisis: 4 Provinces Grow, Others Fall—Some Back To 2020
Canada’s economy is losing ground—and its population is paying the price. New Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data reveals GDP per capita fell 1.4% in 2024, but the hit wasn’t evenly distributed. A provincial breakdown reveals stark disparities: few regions are thriving, while most are regressing—some back to 2020 levels. If quality of life continues to […]
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Canadian GDP Contracts, Real Estate Posts Largest Drop Since 2022
The Canadian economy’s temporary boost has faded, revealing a weaker foundation. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) slipped in February. The drop erased half of January’s unexpected surge. Behind Canada’s rising recession risk was declining oil & gas extraction, and the Canadian housing market slowdown. The latter of the […]
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Canada’s Young Workers Are Fleeing Every Province But Alberta
Alberta is the only province making the most of Canada’s most valuable natural resource—young workers. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) interprovincial migration data shows it was the only province that managed to attract young workers, aged 25 to 45 years old. This demographic is critical to regions, driving economic growth and long-term prosperity. It’s the only […]
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Canadian Recession Probability Rises, Era of Low Rates Over: BoC
Canada’s business community is bracing itself for a downturn in the near future. The Bank of Canada (BoC) released the results of its Market Participant Survey (MPS) for Q1 2025. The survey, a poll of financial market experts, shows expectations for GDP growth have fallen, while the probability of a recession has climbed sharply. The […]
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Canada’s Housing Platforms Suck, But Who Has The Most Predatory Plan?
Today’s election day in Canada, and this time tomorrow the country will be bracing itself for one of two plans. There’s no shortage of partisans willing to discuss the positives of each plan, so we thought we’d do something different—discuss the risks of each plan. Let’s talk about comically unrealistic (and reckless) housing targets, and […]
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This Week’s Top Stories: Canada Warns of A Dystopian Future, & Housing Starts Collapse
Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian Real Estate Canada To Become A Dystopian Nightmare, Households Will Flee: Gov Report Canada is heading in the direction of becoming a dystopian nightmare. That was the take from a new report from Horizons Canada, the Government of Canada (GoC) agency in charge of […]
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Canadian Labor Market Weaker Than Pre-Pandemic, May Get Worse: BMO
Canada’s labor market has eroded fast since the glory days of the pandemic, and it may get worse soon. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows the job vacancy rate for February came in at nearly half its peak rate just a few years ago. BMO Capital Markets warned investors this problem is combining with elevated […]
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Canada Lost 370k Payroll Jobs As Tariff Conflict Began… Or Gained 80k
Canadians looking to confirm that Americans obliterated our job market… won’t find this morning’s payroll data very helpful. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data released this morning, shows the country added tens of thousands of payroll jobs in February. That doesn’t quite match the Trade War-obliterated wasteland narrative we’ve been hearing about. Looking at the unadjusted […]
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Canadian Real Estate Shortage Overstated, Condos Won’t Fix Costs: BMO
Canadian politicians are promising to build millions of homes—an unrealistic plan not grounded in reality. The good news is the country doesn’t need millions of homes to correct the housing shortage, according to BMO Capital Markets. In a new report, the Big Six bank argues that decades of underbuilding is a myth, and the issue […]
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Real Estate
In a bid to blunt gentrification after fire in Altadena, nonprofits look to buy burned lots
Some nonprofits are buying burned lots in Altadena in an effort to limit disaster gentrification as for-profit developers score the community to build.
Amid tariff turmoil, these warehouses are in big demand in L.A.
Some importers that are still receiving shipments are scrambling to rent space in bonded buildings where they hope to buy time for the tariff tensions to ease.
L.A.'s office market takes a hit amid trade wars, fires and economic uncertainty
Tenants hunting for office space in the Los Angeles area are in the driver's seat as vacancies plague many landlords trying to fill their buildings with people.
Fires, tariffs and high interest rates: L.A. housing construction plunged at start of year
In the first three months of 2025, the city of Los Angeles approved building permits for 57% fewer new homes than a year earlier, according to a report from research firm Hilgard Analytics.
She transformed a historic Hollywood penthouse into a 'sanctuary' with secondhand gems
A magical Mediterranean-style penthouse, rumored to have been rented by Stevie Nicks in 1971, offers a safe place to land for entrepreneur Caitlin Villarreal.
Residential skyscraper for downtown L.A. mall clears hurdle to city approval
A planned new residential skyscraper for downtown Los Angeles has cleared a key regulatory hurdle to be built in an usual location — on top of an existing parking garage.
'It's scaring the crap out of me': How Trump's tariffs are colliding with rebuilding fire ravaged L.A.
Uncertainty about which imports will be socked with new tariffs and when they'll go into effect has thrown a cloud over home builders and other real estate developers trying to pay for new construction throughout Southern California.
Southern California home price growth is slowing. Whose market is it now?
Explore the price trends for home sales and rentals in and around Los Angeles.
Measure ULA is reducing apartment development in the city of L.A, report says
A report from researchers at UCLA and the think tank Rand found that Measure ULA, a Los Angeles tax on property sales, is reducing apartment construction by nearly 2,000 units annually and in the process likely worsening the city's affordability crisis.
Tariffs chill Southern California's vast industrial property market
Demand for warehouses used to move goods through Los Angeles County ports is expected to fall if widespread tariffs take effect, potentially damaging the economic vitality of one of the world's largest industrial real estate markets.
Contributor: L.A.'s 'mansion tax' needs a remodel. Here's how to fix it
New research shows just how serious the unintended consequences of Measure ULA have been for Los Angeles.
Tired of apartments with no fridges? California bill would require landlords to supply them
Assembly Bill 628 would require landlords in California to provide refrigerators in apartments. Assemblymember Tina McKinnor says she wants everyone to have one.
UCLA report claims the 'mansion tax' stifles commercial development in L.A.
Two years into Measure ULA, a new report claims that the tax is hurting commercial development and causing the city to lose $25 million in annual property tax revenue.
L.A. housing authority turning luxury Woodland Hills apartments into affordable housing
L.A.'s housing authority last year purchased a 335-unit luxury apartment building in Woodland Hills and is turning it into mixed-income, affordable housing.
Disney plans to vacate storied Fox lot in Century City by year's end
Disney's lease for space on Fox's Pico Boulevard compound in Los Angeles expires next March. The company has no plans to renew its lease and plans to vacate by year's end, Disney insiders said.
Expansive offices for Apple are rising in Culver City
Construction crews have erected cranes and are building upward on two bronze-colored structures expected to house Apple's television streaming service and expand its presence in Culver City.
After fires, a concrete Malibu mansion infamously owned by Kanye West might be desirable again
The Malibu property, listed at $39 million, is in the midst of renovation as its new owner undoes Ye's head-scratching remodeling choices.
After L.A. wildfires, experts offer a road map for how to speed up recovery
A prominent group of academics and real estate industry experts has crafted a far-reaching plan to hasten the recovery of Los Angeles County neighborhoods devastated by the January wildfires.
Housing Tracker: Southern California home prices rise slightly in February
Explore the latest prices for homes and rentals in and around Los Angeles.
Their corporate landlord kicked them out to fix their flooding home, suit says. Instead, it was sold
Cody Recker and Jessica Perez dealt with floods, fleas, sewage and mushrooms in their Boyle Heights rental. But instead of repairing the home, their landlord urged them to leave and then sold it.
In Altadena and Pacific Palisades, burned lots are hitting the market
Altadena and Pacific Palisades residents who lost their homes to fire are increasingly deciding to sell their lots, not wanting to undergo the rebuilding process.
Getting a filling — at the mall. Why dentists and other wellness tenants are in big demand
Dental offices and other wellness tenants are now prominent in many shopping centers.
L.A. temporarily bans evictions for renovations
The L.A. City Council voted unanimously to temporarily block evictions due to substantial renovations on Friday. The ban lasts until Aug. 1.
Los Angeles launches effort to encourage starter homes on city-owned vacant lots
L.A. is launching an initiative to encourage starter homes. The effort includes a design competition and a demonstration project in which the city will sell lots to developers.
Are you a renter who lost income because of the fires? These are your protections
Low and middle-income tenants in Los Angeles County have protections against eviction if January's fires hurt them financially.
'Experiential' retail surges as landlords try to lure customers back to the mall
The recent growth in experiential retail combines the changing attitudes of shoppers with landlords' need to fill space. Malls have been struggling for decades as department stores consolidated and fell out of favor.
Real estate losses from fires may top $30 billion, from old mobile homes to $23-million mansions
A Times analysis shows that half the homes destroyed in Pacific Palisades and Altadena were rentals, raising questions about the future of affordable housing in the communities.
Caruso-backed nonprofit partners with builder to give prefab homes to fire victims
A $15-million donation from Joe Gebbia will underwrite the distribution of factory-made homes built by Samara, a company Gebbia co-founded.
Newsom proposes $125-million mortgage relief package to help fire, other disaster victims
Gov.Newsom proposed a $125-million mortgage relief fund for the victims of recent natural disasters, including the fires that devastated L.A. County last month.
Could this Irvine neighborhood be the blueprint for a more fire-resistant L.A.?
Years before the L.A. fires, Orchard Hills faced a fire of its own — and came out mostly unscathed due to a long collaboration between the developer and fire department.
California's housing problems require a better solution than densify, densify, densify
New multistory apartment buildings packed in along Sunset Boulevard or the Wilshire corridor may add to L.A.'s total housing stock, but they aren't solving the housing crisis.
Housing tracker: Southern California home prices dipped in January
Explore the latest prices for homes and rentals in and around Los Angeles.
High-rise condo tower proposed for Beverly Hills
A $450-million residential tower has been proposed on the eastern tip of Beverly Hills. Millennium Partners Los Angeles said the 34-story high-rise would be called the Eastern.
Los Angeles City Council gives final approval to housing rezoning plan
The City Council voted to give final OK to a plan that aims to boost development of market rate and affordable housing. Single family zones will be largely untouched.
After shuttering in the pandemic, an ArcLight theater gets a second act
After going dark early in the pandemic, a former ArcLight theater in El Segundo will reopen as a luxury cinema intended to get movie viewers off their couches.
L.A. City Council committee rejects rent freeze, advances eviction protection proposal
The Los Angeles City Council's Housing and Homelessness Committee rejected a proposal for a rent freeze, but advanced a series of eviction protections for people economically affected by the fires. The motion now heads to the full council.
L.A. city attorney alleges mega real estate firm Blueground engaged in price gouging
The Los Angeles city attorney's office has filed a lawsuit against real estate firm Blueground, alleging it violated anti-price-gouging rules in place because of the fires.
L.A. to bar landlords from evicting tenants for welcoming fire refugees into their homes
The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday approved a ban on evictions for unauthorized occupants if those extra residents were displaced by the Palisades, Eaton or other January fires.
Gov. Newsom lifts price caps for new rental homes in wealthy L.A. neighborhoods
In response to concerns that price-gouging laws were restricting the availability of housing, Gov. Gavin Newsom waived limits for high-end home rentals.
A world away from the Palisades and Altadena, landlords try to sell fire victims on living downtown
Landlords of downtown L.A. apartments are trying to woo displaced Palisades and Altadena fire victims to a more urban setting.
While many were helped, some fire victims say Airbnb's free vouchers are useless
More than 100,000 people applied for Airbnb.org's free housing program, which offers credit to use on Airbnb rentals. But some fire victims who received the vouchers claim they're useless.
Estimated cost of fire damage balloons to more than $250 billion
As wildfires continue in Southern California, estimates of the total economic loss from the blazes have ballooned to more than $250 billion, making it one of the most costly natural disasters in U.S. history.
With Los Angeles in need of housing, downtown's empty office towers have appeal
An uptick in lease signings in downtown Los Angeles has led some to hope the office rental market has hit bottom, but instead of waiting for tenants to return others are converting offices into apartments.
Rents rise as refugees from the fires squeeze into L.A.'s tight housing market
The Palisades and Eaton fires destroyed or damaged more than 8,500 homes in an already tight housing market. Experts said the disaster will probably put upward pressure on rents in areas close to the fires, with more muted effects over time.
Housing tracker: Before the fires, a December slowdown in the Southern California market
Explore the latest prices for homes and rentals in and around Los Angeles.
California attorney general says bidding wars aren't exempt from price-gouging rules
Price-gouging rules in place because of the L.A. County fires apply even in cases of bidding wars for rental property, state Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta said.
Gov. Newsom extends rental price gouging protections; A.G. vows to prosecute violators
In an executive order Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom extended price gouging protection until March 8 amid an uproar over large rent increases in the wake of the Palisades and Eaton fires.
Signs of rent gouging rise across region in fires' wake, bringing calls for enforcement
Tenant advocates — and even some landlord groups — are calling for authorities to crack down on rent gouging in the wake of devastating fires. Some property owners, however, appear unfazed.
L.A. City Council moves to bar evictions for unauthorized people and pets amid fire emergency
In the wake of devastating fires, the Los Angeles City Council is looking to ban evictions for unauthorized tenants and pets, citing people who have welcomed the displaced into their rental homes.
I was forced to evacuate my home. Do I still need to pay my mortgage, rent, utility bills?
After fleeing the scene of a fire, homeowners and renters face questions about their property taxes, mortgages, rent payments and utility bills.
Mayor Bass issues order to expedite rebuilding efforts after fires
Mayor Bass says home and business owners should be able to get permits within 30 days of applying to rebuild on their properties.
Newsom suspends landmark environmental laws to ease rebuilding in wildfire zones
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday signed an executive order suspending parts of the Coastal Act and the California Environmental Quality Act to aid homeowners rebuilding after losses in last week's wildfires.
First, they lost their home insurance. Then, L.A. fires consumed their homes
Before the devastating fires burned across Los Angeles, many homeowners learned they were losing their insurance policies. Some faced big increases in premiums that they couldn't afford.
Fire victims compete to find new homes as real estate market rages in Pacific Palisades, Altadena
With thousands of people displaced from their homes, the real estate markets around Pacific Palisades and Altadena are raging, with rentals and homes attracting multiple offers.
What to know about temporary housing, rents, price gouging during firestorm
L.A. County fires trigger price-gouging protections for renters and others. Some organizations are providing free temporary housing.
Is Donald Trump a NIMBY or a YIMBY? The president-elect's housing views are a puzzle
The president-elect's housing policy is hard to predict, but California could be disproportionately affected by his proposal to open up federal land to development.
After decades on the San Pedro waterfront, famous fish market signs lease for decades more
Owners of the San Pedro Fish Market and Restaurant, a top-grossing restaurant that once sprawled across a wooden pier in the Port of Los Angeles, have signed a 49-year lease to rebuild at their historic waterfront home.
Battle over luxury Verdugo Mountains housing development spills into court
For a year and a half, the activist group No Canyon Hills has protested a 300-acre development coming to the Verdugo Mountains. Now the developer is suing.
Housing tracker: A slowdown in the Southern California market for homes and rentals
Explore the latest prices for homes and rentals in and around Los Angeles.
Commentary: Even in L.A. County's solidly middle-class towns, home prices are soaring out of reach
One Alhambra family tried an extreme fix: finding a home in Ontario and commuting three hours to keep their jobs and maintain school ties.
How 'No Good Deed' boss Liz Feldman explores loss in a real estate murder mystery
The creator of Netflix's dark comedy uses L.A.'s competitive housing market as a backdrop to a murder mystery that is a thoughtful examination of grief.
L.A. City Council votes to boost housing development, while leaving out single-family-home zones
L.A. City Council asks city attorney to draft an ordinance to boost housing development in existing multifamily areas while leaving single-family communities largely untouched.
Raising Cane's backtracks on plan to turn Norms into a chicken joint
The historic Norms on La Cienega Boulevard will not be changed into a fast-food chicken joint, according to the building's owner.
She gave her drab L.A. apartment a stunning makeover for $2,500
Art director Mary Kenny transformed her 600-square-foot apartment in L.A. with budget-friendly DIY projects and thrift store finds.
Solutions: Harris promised 3 million new homes. States might actually make it happen
The federal government was never going to be the best hope to ramp up housing supply quickly, but many states are experimenting and ready to try.
Dickies to move HQ from Texas to Southern California
The move represents a real estate consolidation by VF Corp., which owns Dickies and Vans as well as outdoorsy brands the North Face, Timberland and JanSport.
Editorial: How L.A. got so many oddly shaped streets — and why it's finally doing something about them
California lawmakers and the City Council are undoing counterproductive policies requiring developers to widen roads in front of their projects.
California voters approve measure aimed at restricting AIDS Healthcare Foundation spending
California voters have approved Proposition 34, a measure from the California Apartment Assn. that sought to restrict spending by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, a prominent supporter of rent control.
Housing tracker: Southland home price growth shows signs of slowing
Explore the latest prices for homes and rentals in and around Los Angeles.
How the second Trump administration could affect the housing market
President-elect Donald Trump has proposed a variety of policies that experts say could both worsen and improve the housing crisis. What actually happens depends on which ideas become reality.
'Why us?': Housing nonprofits are paying millions in 'mansion tax'
Measure ULA has raised hundreds of millions for affordable housing. But some nonprofits that provide affordable housing themselves are being blindsided by the tax.
L.A. County to buy downtown skyscraper for new HQ despite a 'hell no' from Hahn
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday approved the county's purchase of the Gas Company Tower, one of downtown L.A.'
Which L.A. neighborhoods have paid the most 'mansion tax'?
Measure ULA has raised more than $439 million since April 2023. A new data dashboard shows the sources of the funds.
After a century, concrete plant that helped build L.A. makes way for a deluxe tower
As the region grew up around it, a concrete plant in West Hollywood kept churning. Now, it has ceased operations to make way for development.
Mortgage rates are rising. Experts cite economic strength, inflation and possible Trump win
Mortgage interest rate have been on the rise, pushed higher by strong economic data and the possibility Donald Trump could regain the White House, experts said.
Mattel is revamping its work spaces as employees return to the office
Toy maker Mattel has signed a new lease to relocate its studio operations.
The notorious Menendez murder mansion becomes a draw. Beverly Hills is reeling
Netflix's 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story' has drawn true crime fans from all over the world to see the mansion where the 1989 murders occurred.
L.A. home where Matthew Perry died sells for $8.55 million
Matthew Perry's former Pacific Palisades home sold in an off-market deal almost a year to the day after the "Friend's" actor was found dead on the property.
Eastern Sierra housing crunch: With all this open land, why are so many workers living in vans?
In this big, beckoning land full of wide-open spaces, there's almost nowhere for working people to live. More than 90 percent of the land is owned by government agencies that have little interest in making housing available for the flocks of tourists or the workers who serve them.
Wedbush Securities joins downtown L.A. exodus, opting for smaller, more flexible office in Pasadena
Wedbush Securities is moving from a downtown L.A. tower to Pasadena, where it will occupy smaller offices suitable for employees with hybrid schedules.
Malibu homeowner accused of stealing sand has done so before, coastal commission says
The California Coastal Commission has sent Malibu homeowner Mark Attanasio a violation notice for scooping sand from a public beach.
A Hollywood titan and a Bin Laden once lived in this Bel-Air mansion now scarred by graffiti
Another hillside home has been defaced in L.A. This Bel-Air mansion was designed by a famed architect and occupied by a Hollywood producer and a Bin Laden.
Southern California's hottest commercial real estate market is for tenants that aren't human
As artificial intelligence and cloud storage hoover up more and more space on the nation's computer servers, real estate developers are racing to build new data centers or convert existing buildings to data uses.
Judge halts construction of massive warehouse project after scores of homes demolished
The Superior Court ruling raises broader questions about the rigor of San Bernardino County's process for approving industrial warehouse projects, which have become a mainstay of the county's economy.
Single-family landlord Invitation Homes misled consumers over cost of a home, the FTC alleges
Invitation Homes has agreed to pay $48 million to settle a number of allegations, including unlawfully keeping security deposits and charging undisclosed junk fees.
Pilot program offers Long Beach homeowners up to $250,000 in low-interest loans to build ADUs
Long Beach is rolling out a pilot program that will provide as many as 10 homeowners low- to zero-interest loans of up to $250,000 to build ADUs on their property. Those units would then be rented out to lower-income individuals or families.
Universal City hotel expansion project clears early approval hurdle
Construction of a new high-rise addition to the Hilton hotel in Universal City was approved by the Los Angeles Planning Commission, clearing a major hurdle for the long-planned expansion.
Will interest rate decline shake up California housing market?
Mortgage interest rates have fallen into the low 6% range this summer, and some experts say more declines probably are around the corner.
In closely divided Nevada, Harris and Trump battle for economic hearts
Kamala Harris holds a razor-thin advantage over former President Trump in the Western swing state, though high rents and prices have some voters doubting the Democrats.
Homebuyers beware: How to avoid properties with high landslide risk
Homes built on land with past landslide activity are on the market. Here's how homebuyers can assess a property's risk to land movement.
SoCalGas to move from its longtime headquarters in downtown Los Angeles
SoCalGas will leave its namesake Gas Company Tower in downtown L.A. and move a block north to another skyscraper, at 350 S. Grand Ave.
Beverly Hills is dragging its heels on a development with affordable apartments. The governor says: Build it
Was the decision to block an affordable housing project NIMBYism run amok in swanky Beverly Hills or the reasonable decision of city officials acting in good faith?
Half a house, half a million: A tree-crushed home hits the market in Monrovia
A few months after being crushed by a falling tree, a Monrovia home is on the market for $499,999. Repairs required.
The six fire-, flood- and storm-prone cities where billionaires love to buy homes
Despite a relatively slow real estate market, a new report says billionaires are still buying homes in half-a-dozen markets. Two are in California.
Gov. Newsom signs bills to make it easier to provide shelter beds, build more ADUs
Gavin Newsom signs two bills that aim to make a dent in the housing and homelessness crisis in California. One bill eases regulations for junior ADUs; another allows more shelter beds.
Major gift accelerates transformation of old mall into UCLA research hub
The reincarnation of the former Westside Pavilion mall as a UCLA research center got a major boost from billionaire Gary Michelson and his wife, Alya.
U.S. sues RealPage, alleging its software allows landlords to coordinate rent increases
The Department of Justice sues real estate tech company RealPage, alleging its software enables landlords to hike rents higher than they otherwise could.
Final orange grove in the San Fernando Valley is likely to give way to luxury homes
A century-old orange grove in Tarzana appears on its way to becoming the site of luxury homes, a transformation that would mark the end of commercial citrus farming in the San Fernando Valley.
Billionaire accused of stealing sand from Malibu's Broad Beach, lawsuit says
In Malibu, billionaire businessman Mark Attanasio is being sued by his next-door neighbor for allegedly removing sand from Broad Beach for a construction project.
What's more environmentally irresponsible than a thirsty L.A. lawn? A fake plastic one
Los Angeles should help lead California and the country in banning plastic ground covering. It's expensive, unhealthy and terrible for the environment.
RealtyBizNews: Real Estate Marketing & Beyond
Mastering the Art: How Real Estate Agents Should Write Facebook Ad Copy
In the digital age, social media platforms have become powerful tools for real estate agents to market their listings and attract potential clients. Among the various platforms available, Facebook remains a dominant force with its massive user base and advertising capabilities. To stand out in the competitive real estate market, agents must not only create […]
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Having a solid digital marketing strategy is essential if you want to succeed as a business owner in the modern day. Effective digital marketing lets you get more eyes on your business and ensure consistent growth. Because digital marketing trends are forever changing, it’s important to stay on top of your brand’s strategy. Doing so […]
The post Mastering Digital Marketing - How to Grow Your Business Online appeared first on RealtyBizNews: Real Estate Marketing & Beyond.5 Packing Tips for a Smooth Move
Moving can be a time-consuming process, but it doesn't need to be stressful. We have some tips to help you enjoy a smooth move from your old home to the new. With the right system in place, there is no need to be overwhelmed by the move. Before you make the move, check out these […]
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Every second person uses LED strip lights for photos and videos to create a high-quality image or enhance it by creating light-shadow effects. It works for special visual content and regular and live videos (like video meetings, live streaming, etc.). What are the kinds of LEDs, and how to use LED photographic lighting with the […]
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In today's competitive real estate market, the ability to reach the right audience at the right time with the right message can be a decisive factor in determining success. LinkedIn, with its professional user base and unique advertising tools, offers an excellent platform for real estate agents, brokers, and developers to effectively target potential buyers, […]
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When considering digital marketing strategies, the realm of real estate is no different from any other industry. The key objective remains the same - reaching the target audience with an impactful, compelling message that can inspire action. An increasingly popular approach adopted by real estate agents is the broad match + audiences strategy. This approach […]
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When it comes to exploring enticing investment opportunities, real estate often stands out as an excellent solution for making and growing wealth. No matter how the world around us changes, there will always be a demand for property in attractive areas. This has led countless people to diversify their portfolios over the years, buying rental […]
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Entrepreneur Stefan Soloviev has created an indelible impression in the global agribusiness landscape. Known for his innovative approach and dedication to sustainability, his journey provides essential insights into successful entrepreneurship in this challenging yet rewarding industry. Breaking Ground: Stefan Soloviev's Foray into Agribusiness When talking about Stefan Soloviev, one cannot ignore his impressive transition into […]
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The digital world has revolutionized how real estate is marketed and sold, placing a premium on strategic online presence and data-driven advertising. Among the myriad online tools available, Schema Markup stands out as an extremely potent weapon for real estate agents. This article offers a comprehensive look at how real estate agents can effectively use […]
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Navigating the world of Google Ads can be challenging, especially in an industry as competitive as real estate. One term you've probably heard in relation to Google Ads is "Quality Score." This score is crucial to how your ads perform and how much they cost. But what does it mean for realtors, and what constitutes […]
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