Best CJ McMahon Podcasts (2024)

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1409 - Top 5 Alternative Investments for Real Estate Investors in 2024 by CJ McMahon 16:33

1h ago16:33

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Maybe you’re looking to diversify your investment portfolio, or maybe you’ve done your research into real estate investing and just realized you don’t have the time and energy required. Real estate investing is almost nevertruly passive, and it is not immune to problems like reduced cash flow during between-tenant periods. Whether you are a seasone…

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1416 - How to Figure Out Repair, Rehab, and Renovation Costs on Any Project by Bruce Woodruff 12:24

1h ago12:24

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The question is asked all the time: How can I estimate average rehab costs? Well, there is no average rehab cost because there is no average rehab. Some properties will need major structural modifications; others just a lipstick approach. Some may have a recently remodeled kitchen, and others may have a 1950s galley kitchen. But since this is such …

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1415 - Investing In an Uncertain Housing Market by Dave Meyer 13:01

33m ago13:01

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I think we can all agree that the economic outlook is uncertain. You can pick almost any economic indicator (inflation, labor market, real GDP, etc.), and find conflicting and confusing signals. As investors, this can be daunting. How can we make wise investing decisions when the economic climate is so murky? Here are four tips on how you can conti…

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1414 - The Rental Market for Single-Family Homes Is Set to Soar by Jeff Vasishta 15:58

2d ago15:58

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Morgan Stanley real estate analyst Laurel Durkay appeared on CNBC recently to deliver the financial behemoth’s latest housing outlook. It was great news for property owners and a call to action for potential buyers sitting on the fence, waiting for rates to fall. Such is the shortage of inventory; in the next decade, 2 million homes will need to be…

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1413 - The Move-in Checklist for Landlords by Chris Bibey 13:29

1h ago13:29

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You put a lot of time, money, and effort into finding the right tenant. From writing a rental property listing to showing the property, the process can require a lot from you. But that’s OK. The end result is well worth it. With a tenant lined up and a move-in date scheduled, it’s time to take the next step: prepping the property. This move-in chec…

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1412 - What to Do When a Tenant Violates the Lease by Cyrus Vanover 17:47

26m ago17:47

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A lease is a binding legal contract that includes protections for both the landlord and tenant. Just as you are required to uphold your end of the agreement as the landlord, tenants also have certain obligations they are required to uphold. You have discretion in determining what to do when a tenant violates the lease. It doesn’t always have to lea…

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1411 - Corruption Scandal Shows How Some Housing Nonprofits Misused Tax Dollars to Obstruct Affordable Development by Lindsay Frankel 19:55

5d ago19:55

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HomeRise, a nonprofit housing developer that has received more than $200 million in grants and loans from the city of San Francisco, declares on its website that its mission is “to help people experiencing homelessness secure housing and become self-sufficient.” However, in April, an independent audit revealed questionable spending of the organizat…

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1410 - Freddie Mac’s CFO Just Resigned, Will Freddie Change Direction? By Jeff Vasishta 12:06

6d ago12:06

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As of June 28, Freddie Mac CFO Christian Lown will resign from the government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) mortgage provider to join CoStar, the behemoth real estate listing and data and analytics company valued at around $30 billion. Usually, when someone leaves a government job for the private sector, there’s a tacit understanding that the new posi…

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1408 - The Real Impact of 0% Down Mortgages and How an Investor Could Use One…or Not by G. Brian Davis 12:40

8d ago12:40

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Raise your hand if you got burned by real estate in 2008. You can’t see it, but I’m raising my hands, feet, and even the hairs on my neck. United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) recently made news by launching a 0%-down mortgage program. And it reminds many real estate analysts of the subprime mortgage frenzy that helped fuel the market collapse back in 2…

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1407 - 4 Crucial Tips for First-Time Investment Property Buyers by Eric Fernwood 14:33

9d ago14:33

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Over the past 16 years, I’ve worked with nearly 200 first-time investors. From my experience, until they go through our training, most are completely focused on ROI and cash flow. Here are some key points new investors must keep in mind: You’re not buying real estate—you’re buying a lifelong income stream. Vacancy costs can be a killer, so estimati…

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1406 - The Government Has Taken a Permanent Intellectual Vacation by Andreas Mueller 13:46

11d ago13:46

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Last week, the federal government announced plans to block medical debt from credit reports, which are used to evaluate a borrower’s financial fitness for large-ticket items, specifically mortgages and car loans. This would make it easier for folks to acquire more debt and not be “judged” for it. All things being equal, it’s not a good idea. Let’s …

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1405 - “Housing Cartel” Investigated by the DOJ Puts Landlords on Alert by Jeff Vasishta 15:13

12d ago15:13

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A housing cartel? No, not in a lawless narco-state, but in major American cities, where corporate landlords have been accused of conspiring with Texas-based real estate software company RealPage to drive up rents. Most recently, Atlanta-based Cortland Management, one of America’s largest landlords, was served a warrant by the FBI concerning an ongo…

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1404 - First Time Landlord Tips by Cyrus Vanover 18:06

27m ago18:06

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Buying your first rental property is an exciting time. You’re taking an important step that could transform your financial future. But before you invest in a property, it’s a good idea to make sure you are prepared to help you avoid costly mistakes and to maximize your chances of success. Before You Start Renting There are some things you must take…

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1403 - Amazon Puts $1.4 Billion More Into Its Housing Fund, But Critics Call It a PR Play by Anna Cottrell 16:26

14d ago16:26

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On June 11, Amazon announced that it would be contributing another $1.4 billion to its Housing Equity Fund.Amazon created the fund back in 2021, initially giving $2.2 billion “with a commitment to create or preserve 20,000 affordable homes in the Puget Sound, National Capital, and Nashville regions—three communities that Amazon calls home,” accordi…

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1402 - The Move-out Checklist for Landlords by Chris Bibey 11:38

15m ago11:38

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Just as there is a move-in checklist for landlords, there’s also a move-out checklist to guide you when the time comes. Taking the right steps now will make it easier to market your property and ensure a seamless transition to a new tenant in the future. Communicate to the Tenant Their Responsibilities It’s your responsibility to communicate to the…

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1401 - These 11 Markets Used to Be America’s Hot Spots. Now They’ve Gone Cold by Jeff Vasishta 12:52

16d ago12:52

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Are you a new college graduate (or a concerned parent) wondering if it is possible to buy a house? Spoiler alert: It is absolutely possible! It may be easier for someone further along in life, with a more established financial situation, but that does not mean you have no chance of qualifying for your first mortgage right out of college. There are …

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1400 - Homebuying Reality Check: College Graduates Can Still Succeed by Noah Bacon 19:09

1d ago19:09

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Are you a new college graduate (or a concerned parent) wondering if it is possible to buy a house? Spoiler alert: It is absolutely possible! It may be easier for someone further along in life, with a more established financial situation, but that does not mean you have no chance of qualifying for your first mortgage right out of college. There are …

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1399 - Yes, Earning Financial Independence Has Downsides by Whitney Hutten 12:25

14d ago12:25

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The pursuit of financial independence (FI) is a journey that promises freedom, security, and the ability to live life on your own terms. However, this path isn’t always straightforward—nor without pitfalls. It’s tempting to focus solely on financial freedom, but obsessing over it can have unexpected downsides that affect your overall happiness and …

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1398 - Real Estate Investing Has Tremendous Tax Benefits—If You Know What You’re Looking For by Thomas Castelli 15:57

19d ago15:57

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As we all know, one of the main advantages of investing in real estate is the tax benefits. Many of the investors who I meet for the first time are broadly aware of depreciation, expenses incurred through renovations, and operating costs. However, many don’t know about the steps they need to take to maximize their deductions or about costly mistake…

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1397 - How I’m Able to Find Success in Real Estate Even Without Securing Great Deals by Eric Fernwood 10:19

20d ago10:19

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Success in real estate does not require securing “great deals.” It requires great fundamentals: location, a reliable tenant segment, and properties that attract those tenants. A Personal Case Study Let me share my own experience. In 2016, my partner and I bought a three-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-story townhome. We paid the asking price of $180,000…

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1396 - Inflation Hedges: Top 5 Investments for a Rock-Solid Portfolio by Todd Parriott 15:05

18d ago15:05

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The good news is that the inflation rate is on the decline. The bad news is that it still exceeds the Federal Reserve’s target rate of 2%. As a result, the Federal Reserve announced last week that it will maintain the current interest rate of 5.25% to 5.5%. In a statement, the central bank noted: “Economic activity has continued to expand at a soli…

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1395 - How to Spot a Fake Guru: 6 Signs It Could Be a Scam by Noah Bacon 14:46

13d ago14:46

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Guru programs are notoriously difficult to assess in terms of quality or outcome for their students. Some students rave about their gurus, while some complain about how they got ripped off by a fake guru. There are a few patterns that raise yellow and/or red flags that I want to call out that are concerning and should make you skeptical when decidi…

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1394 - A Revised Affordable Housing Law In Florida Takes Opportunities Away From Developers by Jeff Vasishta 14:21

23d ago14:21

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Since first being introduced in 2023, Florida’s Live Local Act—the $711 million package offering developers tax breaks and bypassing local zoning restrictions to create more affordable and workforce housing—has been a lightning rod for controversy. Local municipalities and residents argued that the increased height of buildings would ruin the chara…

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1393 - Airbnb Bans Only Make Tourism More Expensive. Just Ask New York by Lindsay Frankel 15:43

24d ago15:43

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A lot has changed since New York City began strictly enforcing Local Law 18, which effectively banned short-term rentals in the city. But it’s unclear whether improved housing affordability, the goal of the crackdown, is one of those changes. An Airbnb analysis released in January found no evidence that the new rules had impacted rent prices or ren…

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1392 - What Are Current DSCR Loan Rates? Key Market Movers and How to Track Rates by Robin Simon 23:30

25d ago23:30

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After a decade of relative stability in mortgage rates, the last few years have seen unprecedented volatility and changes in mortgage rates. Interest rates are often a key concern for real estate investors, as mortgages are often the difference between a cash-flowing deal and a dud. Since spring 2022, when the Federal Reserve embarked on its latest…

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1391.1 - BiggerPockets Real Estate 2.0 - A New Era of the Podcast 1:01

8d ago1:01

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The BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast is about to hit a huge milestone—our 1,000th episode! Real estate has changed quite a bit since we started this podcast, so we’re making some changes, too. We’re bringing on new guests and new formats while focusing on investing tactics and strategies that work in TODAY’s housing market. Oh, and did we mention …

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1391 - High-End Homes Hit Peak Prices as Luxury Investors Scramble for Better Deals by Moriah Costa 10:04

8d ago10:04

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Home prices are rising across the country, but luxury home prices are skyrocketing. According to data from Redfin, luxury home prices rose twice as fast as non-luxury homes in the first quarter of 2024. But even as prices jumped, sales are still rising, even as prices for non-luxury homes have declined. The median-priced luxury home sold for a reco…

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1390 - A New California Law Just Increased Regulations On Home Flippers by Jeff Vasishta 14:24

27d ago14:24

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You’ve probably heard of the term “lipstick on a pig.” In house-flipping parlance, it means doing basic cosmetic upgrades that camouflage the underlying issues beneath the paint and Sheetrock. California house flippers will have to put their makeup away and bring out the heavy machinery because a new law—Assembly Bill 968 (AB-968), effective July 1…

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1389 - 5 Ways to Find Off-Market Real Estate Deals Like a Pro by Brian Tepfer 13:36

24d ago13:36

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For any real estate investor, understanding current market conditions is crucial. Right now, most investors are finding themselves in an environment where great investment deals are more scarce while competition is high. In practice, this means that as a real estate investor, you will miss out on many deals on properties advertised on the open mark…

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1388 - 9 Surprisingly Hot Markets Where Investors Can Still Find Affordable Short-Term Rental Properties by Jeff Vasishta 13:33

29d ago13:33

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Now is a great time to be in the vacation rental business. According to short-term rental data and analytics website AirDNA, travelers are spending big on luxury vacation rentals—the more unique, the better. Recent occupancy rates for well-furnished homes increased from 49.1% to 55.9% between 2019 and 2023, with the overall STR market generating a …

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1387 - My 1031 Exchange Property Is Listed. Here's How I'm Managing the Clock by Liz Zack 10:13

30d ago10:13

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We identified a seemingly great target property in Sherman, Texas, which is about an hour north of Dallas in the high-growth path-of-progress area along Interstate 75 on the way up to Oklahoma. There were two structures in the deal, including 13 apartments—a mix of studios, one-, and two-bedrooms. We did the underwriting, looked at the full financi…

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1386 - Can You Invest In Passive Real Estate Investments as a Non-Accredited Investor? By G. Brian Davis 14:00

1M ago14:00

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Want to invest in real estate but don’t want the headaches of landlords, financing, renovations, renters, permits, inspectors, direct mail campaigns, and all the other hassles that come with a real estate investing side hustle? Me too. I’ve owned dozens of single-family rental properties, but today, I only invest in real estate passively. Passive r…

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1385 - 4 Tips for Managing Long-Distance Turnkey Rentals Without Cutting Corners by Zach Lemaster 15:24

14d ago15:24

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Turnkey property investing can be a great option when you are just starting out on your real estate investing journey or when you want to cast a wider net with your investments beyond your local area. When done right, turnkey investment can be a part of a long-term real estate portfolio-building strategy. However, with turnkey investing, the same t…

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1384 - The Impact of Lower Mortgage Rates Is Already Being Felt in These Five Markets by Moriah Costa 10:33

1M ago10:33

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Mortgage payments are decreasing, which has some house hunters returning to the real estate market. According to the latest data from Redfin, for the four weeks ended Dec. 31, 2023, the median mortgage payment was down 14% compared to October’s all-time high. Meanwhile, the weekly average rate in early January 2024 was at 6.66% for a 30-year fixed-…

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1383 - Low Risk Real Estate Investing by Chris Bibey 13:04

1M ago13:04

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As a real estate investor, you must always remember one thing: every type of investing strategy involves risk. With that in mind, it’s good practice to learn more about low-risk real estate investing strategies. You may come to find that these provide the perfect balance of risk and profit potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon…

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1382 - Is the New 5% Down Fannie Mae Multifamily Loan as Lucrative as We Thought? Here’s Our Analysis by Joe Coleman 14:36

1M ago14:36

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In November 2023, Fannie Mae implemented a game-changing reduced down payment requirement of just 5% for two-to-four-unit properties for conventional loans. This presents a golden opportunity for house hackers looking to purchase or refi a two-to-four-unit property. However, few sources have broken down what this means for investors. Here, I’ll loo…

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1381 - Home Sales Bottom Out to Near-Record Low as Prices Continue to Climb by Moriah Costa 9:34

1M ago9:34

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Home sales fell to one of the lowest levels on record in May as high prices, elevated mortgage rates, and a housing shortage continue to keep buyers on the sidelines. According to data published by Redfin, there have only been two months in the past decade with fewer home sales: when mortgage rates jumped to a 23-year high in October 2023 and in Ma…

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1380 - These Are the 10 Most Affordable Markets To Invest in During 2024 by Dave Meyer 11:42

1M ago11:42

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The U.S. housing market is facing an affordability crisis. The combination of high home prices, high mortgage rates, and decreased spending power has driven housing affordability to its lowest level in decades. As such, it is difficult for investors and homebuyers alike to identify cities where they can afford to buy property. But, there are still …

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1379 - The Migration Boom is Ending, But Here’s Where Movers Are Still Moving by Moriah Costa 10:39

1M ago10:39

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With mortgage rates and home prices high, more homeowners are staying put, according to a report by Redfin. The number of homeowners looking to move to a different metro area started to decline in the fall of 2023, dropping to 23.9% in November 2023. That marked the lowest share in a year and a half and below the 26% seen last summer. While some of…

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1378 - Does the BRRRR Method Work? By Samantha Hawrylack 9:29

1M ago9:29

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Real estate investing can be a one-and-done deal or a strategy with more work but potentially higher profits. If you’re an investor looking for ongoing passive income, the BRRRR method may be a good option. The BRRRR method means you buy, rehab, rent, refinance, and repeat. It’s a cycle to build a robust real estate portfolio by purchasing underval…

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1377 - Our Rental Tripled in Value—Here’s How We’re Using a 1031 Exchange To Avoid a Massive Tax Bill by Liz Zack 10:08

1M ago10:08

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When my husband and I got married, we bought our first place—a brand-new, 1.5-bedroom condo—in Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. At the time, the Bed–Stuy neighborhood was rough—for example, a biker gang that loved to throw huge all-night parties was headquartered at the end of our block, and there were abandoned buildings every few feet, often rustlin…

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1376 - With So Much Uncertainty in the Markets, Here’s How Smart Investors Protect Their Investments by Paul Moore 12:23

1M ago12:23

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Remember the container ship that got wedged in the Suez Canal in March 2021? Within days, hundreds of ships halted. In less than a week, 12% of global trade halted. This is merely one simple example of volatility. A tiny event in some remote corner of the world made life perilous and unpredictable for a billion people. The shockwave reverberated ac…

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1375 - We’ve Had Vacancy Rates Below 2% for Over 15 Years—Here’s How We’ve Done It by Eric Fernwood 11:51

1M ago11:51

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Since 2006, my team and I have delivered almost 500 Las Vegas investment properties (> $130 million). The properties had an annual appreciation of 15% and annual rent growth of 7% (2013 through December 2023), and our average vacancy rate stayed below 2%, including during two major economic turmoils: 2008 housing crash: Zero decline in rent and zer…

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1374 - Fractional Real Estate Investing by Scott Gibson 18:58

1M ago18:58

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Do you want to get started in real estate investing but don’t have the funds to purchase an entire property? Fractional real estate investing may be the answer you’re looking for. Fractional investing offers lucrative opportunities to own part of a property rather than an entire one. Fractional real estate ownership can be affordable for startup in…

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1373 - Watch Out: Accredited Investor Minimums Might Increase Soon—Here’s How That Impacts Investors by Lindsay Frankel 19:20

1M ago19:20

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A December report issued by staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) discusses several potential modifications to the accredited investor definition, as suggested by sources like the Investor Advisory Committee and the Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee. The Dodd-Frank Act of 2010 requires the SEC to review the de…

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1372 - Underinvestment in Real Estate Might Be the Next Big Hurdle for Investors, According to a New Report by Moriah Costa 10:12

1M ago10:12

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There may be a real estate underinvestment crisis looming in the coming decades, thanks to baby boomers. According to a joint study from Morning Consult and home improvement company Leaf Home, 55% of baby boomers plan to age in their 40-year-old-plus homes and have no intention of selling or renovating. That means when millennials inherit homes, th…

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1371 - The House Voted Passed a Bill That Could Bring Back 100% Bonus Depreciation—Here’s What Investors Need to Know by Lindsay Frankel 14:11

2M ago14:11

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At the end of January, the House passed legislation that would extend some of the provisions of Trump’s 2017 tax bill and expand the Child Tax Credit (CTC), along with other tax reform measures. If passed by the Senate and signed into law by President Biden, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 would allow real estate invest…

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1370 - Don’t Skimp: Using a Free Lease Template Will Cost You More in the Long Run by Corby Goade 11:11

2M ago11:11

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One of the questions we see on the BiggerPockets forums over and over again is, “Where do I find a good lease document?” When people ask that question, they really don’t mean that they want a good lease document. What they mean is they want a free lease document. The truth is that leases are really the most important investment you’ll make when sta…

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1369 - How Much Money Is Enough to Make You Happy? Most Americans Say $284,000, Others Say $1.2 Million by Whitney Hutten 12:23

2M ago12:23

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In the ongoing quest for happiness, a recent Empower poll disclosed that around 60% of Americans believe money can indeed buy happiness. However, the dynamics of money’s role vary from person to person. For 67% of respondents, happiness hinges on the ability to pay bills on time, while more than half prioritize living debt-free and enjoying luxury …

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1368 - AI Tools Can Save You 10 Hours Per Week If You Use Them Right—Here’s How by Liz Zack 9:00

2M ago9:00

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You can’t scroll through your daily news feed these days without seeing story after story about the impact of generative AI on virtually any and all industries. It’s here, and the good news is it can be an incredibly useful tool in real estate. According to a recent analysis by McKinsey Global Institute, “In our own work with AI, we have seen real …

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