- October 24, 2024
11 Last-Minute Tax Hacks Every Investor Needs Before the Year Ends
In This Article For real estate investors, the end of the year isn’t just about closing deals—it’s about making smart moves that could save you
Are the Suburbs a Soul-Crushing Abomination?
In This Article In my previous article on the uniquely American suburbs, I delved into their controversial history. Here, I’ll focus on the political and
This Could Be Like Getting into Airbnb in 2012
While short-term rentals are seeing slowing demand, mid-term rentals are taking off (and fast). Mid-term rentals, also called medium-term rentals or MTRs, are thirty-day or
Public Housing As a “Solution” Only Makes Affordable Housing Worse
In This Article Key Takeaways Older public housing projects are often plagued by poor maintenance, crime, and mismanagement, which has led many developers to reject
The Problem With Cash for Retirement Planning—And How Real Estate Solves It
In This Article “I saved up a million dollars—and all I got was this lousy $40,000 a year.” That’s the metaphorical T-shirt that the average
The Pros and Cons of Self-Managing Your Rental Property (From Two Experienced Investors)
In This Article Key Takeaways In The Self-Managing Landlord, Amelia McGee and Grace Gudenkauf share their experiences as a first-time landlords, diving into property management
What Kind of Insurance Do You Need for Short-Term Rentals?
In This Article Key Takeaways Homeowner’s insurance typically doesn’t cover Airbnb rentals. You’ll need extra coverage, such as landlord or short-term rental insurance. Airbnb’s insurance
How You Can Legally Minimize Rental Property Taxes as Much as Possible
In This Article As a landlord, you probably already know that taxes are unavoidable, but that doesn’t mean you can’t minimize them and keep more
5 Tech Tools for Short-Term Rentals to Amp Up Your Business
In This Article As short-term rental (STR) hosts, we balance a million things at once—guest communications, bookings, cleanings, and, occasionally, reminding guests that “no, your
The Fed Finally Cuts Rates, but Will It Even Matter?
The Fed’s recent rate cut signaled something clear about the US economy, but what are they trying to say? With a bolder rate cut than