I Made $27,660 in Six Hours Flipping This House
June 24, 2024 | 4.5 Minute Read HOW I FOUND THE DEAL (1 Hour)On May 8th, we decided to sell one of our short-term rental properties. Although it performed well on Airbnb and VRBO, we wanted to liquidate part of our portfolio, which included a 5/1 ARM at 4.25% that would reset in about two […]
Top 3 Real Estate Investing Sales Mistakes
June 17, 2024 | 1 Minute Read In the competitive world of real estate investing, making mistakes can be costly. Here are the top three blunders that can derail even the most promising investing careers. Ignoring Market Needs The cornerstone of successful real estate investing is understanding and meeting market needs. When investors ignore this […]
How to Find Active Buyers on Zillow
June 17, 2024 | 1.5 Minute Read To locate active buyers on Zillow, follow these steps: Visit Zillow.com and enter your city/state to search for recently sold properties in your area. If you have a specific property to sell, enter its address. Change the filter to show only Sold properties. Adjust the filters to set […]
Why You Should Be Tracking Months of Supply Real Estate Data
June 17, 2024 | 4 Minute Read We are finally seeing signs of panic in the real estate market following the release of new data from various reliable sources. The main concern for many right now is the rapid growth in inventory. Experts who have accurately predicted market trends since 2020 agree: regardless of how […]
The Fed’s Balance Sheet and Impact on Real Estate
June 10, 2024 | 3.5 Minute Read Looking ahead, the United States faces significant borrowing needs, with projected expenditures surpassing revenue by approximately $2 trillion in 2024. The shortfall requires the government to issue treasury securities to fund its spending, thereby increasing the supply of securities in the market. Moreover, new mortgages also contribute to […]
The Power of Real Estate Debt Investment
May 27, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read Diversifying your investment portfolio is a time-tested strategy that helps mitigate potential losses and offers opportunities for wealth growth over time. Real estate debt investments provide a unique way to diversify, offering exposure to the real estate market without the hassle of actively managing a property. Real estate […]
The Top 10 Real Estate Investing Strategies
April 29, 2024 | Reading Time: 6 Minutes The good news about real estate investing is that you have options. Don’t worry. REI.School has got you covered. The strategy you choose to go with will depend on different factors. What’s your tolerance for risk? How much control do you want over your investment? What’s your […]
Housing Market’s Fear Factor: Separating Fact from Fiction
April 29, 2024 | Reading Time: 2 Minutes Fear often paralyzes potential buyers and sellers, keeping them on the sidelines of the housing market. And much of this fear is stoked by sensationalized media coverage that prioritizes clicks over accuracy. Let’s be clear: the media isn’t in the business of serving the public; it’s a business […]
Understanding Hard Money Loans
April 29, 2024 | Reading Time: 1 Minute If you are looking to fix and flip a project and need a hard money lender, they will loan you up to 90% of the purchase price and 100% of the renovation costs. However, the total amount is capped at 75% LTV (loan-to-value) of the after repair value […]
How are your cash reserves?
April 22, 2024 | Reading Time: 2 Minutes If you’re feeling uncertain about your cash reserves, it’s wise to consider shoring them up, even amidst the likelihood of a soft landing in the market. This means ensuring you have enough liquidity to weather potential economic shifts. Even if there’s a modest decrease in rates, it […]