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How to Invest in Real Estate: 15 Strategies for Real Estate Investing

I love real estate investments as a source of income. Whether you’re looking to earn a quick return through wholesaling or flipping, or earn ongoing passive income from rental properties,…

DSCR Loans: Requirements, Pros & Cons for Real Estate Investing

Heard of DSCR loan programs as a real estate investor, but not sure how they work (or what DSCR even means)? Many private portfolio lenders use DSCR (debt service coverage…

Contingent vs. Pending: What Does Contingent in Real Estate Mean?

When you buy or sell an asset worth hundreds of thousands — or millions — of dollars, the legal contracts get complex. Quickly. And while “pending” and “contingent” may sound…

Taxes on Passive Income: Types of Taxes & How to Minimize Them

Passive income is the key to reaching financial independence and retiring. With enough passive income, you can ditch your day job — or at least cover the gap between what…

Passive Income Types: The Best Sources of Passive Income

Going to work every day and getting a paycheck every two weeks? That’s active income. Being self-employed? Freelance work and side gigs? All active income too. Active income is money…

How to Earn “Infinite Returns” on Real Estate Investments

If you earn $1 on a $0 investment, what’s the rate of return? What about $100? $1,000? The answer’s the same: any return on a $0 investment is an “infinite…

Lofty Review: Fractional Ownership of Rentals with Full Liquidity?

There’s a lot to like about the Lofty real estate crowdfunding platform. You can buy fractional shares in investment properties for just $50 apiece, collect daily rental income, and sell…

What Are 4-Point Inspections in Real Estate, and Why Do Them?

When buying a new property, it pays to know what four-point inspections are and why they’re important. A 4-point inspection is an assessment conducted by a qualified professional and it’s…

Fundrise Review 2023: An Easy Way to Diversify Your Portfolio?

Despite being a real estate investor and landlord myself, I love real estate crowdfunding platforms. You can take $10 and invest it in dozens of different properties, rather than investing…

How to 1031 Exchange into Real Estate Syndications

Real estate syndications have exploded in popularity among investors seeking passive income, diversification, and higher yields than many traditional investments offer. But if you’re a landlord looking to switch to…