Founder of PIE & Property Aura
Nick is the founder of PIE (Property Intelligence Engine) and Property Aura, with 10 years of experience in property investment research and data analysis. He builds tools that help investors make data-driven decisions using AI-powered market analysis.
LinkedInModel $100K through 4 real estate strategies with real 2026 numbers. Buy-and-hold nets $4,200/yr. STR nets $6,800. MTR nets $7,500. Flipping nets $18,000 per flip. See the winner.
1031 exchanges remain legal in 2026. Congress proposed limits in 2024-2025 but no changes passed. Here is how 1031 works, what proposals threaten it, and how to prepare.
ADU rental income averages $1,200-$2,500/mo in California. Construction costs $100-$350/sq ft. Permits take 2-6 months. See real ADU income numbers by state.
NYC lost 80% of Airbnb listings after Local Law 18. Denver capped permits. If your city bans STR, here are 5 conversion options with real financial impact for each.
House hacking with FHA lets you buy a 2-4 unit property at 3.5% down. Unit 2 covers the mortgage. See real income numbers for duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes in 5 US markets.
Florida insurance doubled 2021-2025. Texas property tax hits 2.2%. See how insurance and tax costs are crushing rental cap rates in FL and TX markets.
Airbnb revenue varies 5x by US city. Nashville: $4,800/mo. Austin: $2,100/mo. Real 2026 STR data, occupancy rates, and the profitability formula.
Mid-term rentals (30-90 days) earn 15-30% more than long-term rental with less regulation than Airbnb. MTR demand grew 25% YoY. See real income numbers and setup costs.
Cap rate, cash-on-cash return, and the 1% rule are the only 3 numbers that matter. Gross yield, IRR, GRM, ROI, and cash flow per unit are noise. See why with real examples.
House flipping costs average $50-80K in 2026. Materials up 30-40% since 2019. Full line-by-line budget with per-sq-ft costs for every renovation category.
Rental arbitrage promises $2K/mo passive income with no property ownership. Reality: 60% of new arbitrageurs quit within 18 months. Real risks, real math, real profits explained.
Flood, earthquake, vacancy, tenant damage, and mold are excluded from most landlord policies. 40% of landlords are underinsured. See what's missing and what it costs to fix.