Guides, market analysis, and expert insights for property investors
Model $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.