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Posted 1 day ago Brian Tepfer

Data-Backed Solutions: Addressing the Top Real Estate Challenges of 2024

This article is presented by PropStream. Read our editorial guidelines for more information. The housing market is an increasingly challenging place for investors right now. The costs of investing in real estate…

Posted 2 days ago Jeff Vasishta

Home Prices Have Increased by Almost 50% Since 2020—How Should You Approach Deals Now?

If there was ever doubt about the profitability of real estate, a look at recent appreciation figures should put the argument to rest. According to a report by the S&P…

Posted 5 days ago Jeff Vasishta

A Massive Commercial to Residential Conversion is Taking Shape Nationwide—Here’s What Investors Should Know

From the boardroom to the bedroom, faced with empty offices as remote employment continues to starve cities of workers, a massive nationwide repurposing is underway to transform workplaces into residential…

May 24, 2024May 24, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

High Interest Rates Are Forcing Big-Time Investors to Cut Their Losses—Is a Bust Coming?

The sudden increase in interest rates has left many experienced commercial real estate owners gasping for air. It’s a tsunami of woe for landlords who own office and retail space and never…

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

Yes, Tiny Homes Could Be the Most Cost-Effective Way to Cash Flow Right Now—Here’s Why

Bigger is not always better, especially when it comes to homes and mortgage payments. High interest rates and soaring house prices have made developers, homeowners, and investors consider going smaller to make big money. “The…

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024 Lindsay Frankel

Investors Are Putting Their Money in Build-to-Rent Homes at a Record Rate—What’s Causing the Frenzy?

Investors are building single-family rental properties at an unprecedented rate, catering to a growing segment of renters seeking more space without the commitment of buying a home or the budget…

May 20, 2024May 20, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

Half of New Condo Development in Southern Florida is Geared Toward Vacation Rentals—Should You Join the Gold Rush?

According to a new report from ISG World, first cited in The Real Deal, over 50% of South Florida’s new condo developments are tailored toward short-term rentals. It’s a marked distinction from other cities that…

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

Wineries, Ski Lodges, Farms, and Driving Ranges: Alternative Real Estate Investments to Consider

You can get into incredible alternative real estate assets that aren't subject to the regular housing swings.

May 08, 2024May 08, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

The Best Appliances to Boost Your Rental Property’s Value—and Bonus Tips For Saving Money

Rental properties come in all shapes, sizes, and prices, as do many of the appliances that go in them. Assuming, however, that your rental is not a sprawling Beverly Hills…

May 06, 2024May 30, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

Detroit Beat Its Post-Pandemic Downtown Doom Loop—Here’s How Investors Can Benefit

A mayor in handcuffs, a bankrupt city mired in poverty, unemployment, and soaring crime: 10 years ago that was Detroit’s legacy. Today, it is a real estate success story. Early investors—to quote one…

Apr 26, 2024Apr 26, 2024 Moriah Costa

Gen Z Is Dominating Their Parents in Homeownership—According to New Report

When it comes to homeownership, Gen Z might be ahead of the curve. According to data from real estate firm Redfin, more Gen Zers owned their home at 24 than their parents did (millennials and…

Apr 22, 2024Apr 22, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

Should You Invest for Cash Flow or Appreciation? Let’s Reevaluate in an Era of High Interest Rates

For real estate investors, the question of cash flow versus appreciation is as old as time. However, in an era of high interest rates, buying properties for cash flow isn’t easy. That doesn’t mean investing should…

Apr 17, 2024Apr 18, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

Seven Reasons Why the Housing Market STILL Hasn’t Recovered From the Pandemic

The pandemic swept through the U.S. housing market like a tsunami. Radical price hikes and all-time low inventory accompanied massive migration away from pricey big cities. Four years later, the…