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How to Prepare for a Recession (and Profit!) in 2022

How to Prepare for a Recession (and Profit!) in 2022

By Richard | Jun 6, 2022

One man knows how to prepare for a recession arguably better than anyone else. He’s been able to build wealth during multiple different economic cycles, not only surviving but thriving in the process. With decades of experience in real estate investing, advising, and mentoring, J Scott, author of Recession-Proof Real Estate Investing, stands as a […]

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When to increase a house budget and when to stick to an original price

When to increase a house budget and when to stick to an original price

By Richard | Jun 6, 2022

valentinrussanov | E+ | Getty Images The housing market is hot right now — if you’re a seller. Buyers, on the flip side, are having a harder time finding homes. Americans are aware of the struggles they face in buying a home. More than 70% of U.S. adults believe the housing market is currently in […]

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Is My Property Manager Skimming Off the Top?

Is My Property Manager Skimming Off the Top?

By Richard | Jun 5, 2022

Property management is a crucial part of your real estate investing business. They make repairs, take tenant calls, and most importantly, collect rent. But what happens when your property manager stops contacting you, forgets to send signed leases, and doesn’t send you your rent checks? When is it time to start worrying and how do […]

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Home prices surged in March as interest rates also rose: S&P Case-Shiller

Home prices surged in March as interest rates also rose: S&P Case-Shiller

By Richard | Jun 5, 2022

A sold sign sits outside a home.  Adam Jeffery | CNBC Rising mortgage rates did not slow down rising home prices in March. Nationally, home prices were 20.6% higher than they were in March 2021, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index. That is higher than the 20% gain in February. The index […]

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Self-Employed Income and Short-Term Rental Investing

Self-Employed Income and Short-Term Rental Investing

By Richard | Jun 5, 2022

If you want to invest in real estate, you’ll need a few things: a property, an income source, and some cash. If you’ve got all three, you should be able to finance your way to owning a rental property, but this becomes a little more challenging when you’re someone with fluctuating income. Entrepreneurs, especially those […]

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Mortgage demand falls to lowest level since 2018, even as interest rates ease

Mortgage demand falls to lowest level since 2018, even as interest rates ease

By Richard | Jun 4, 2022

A single family home is shown for sale in Encinitas, California. Mike Blake | Reuters Mortgage demand slipped to the lowest level since December 2018, even after rates declined slightly last week. Applications for a mortgage to purchase a home fell 1% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s […]

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Networking Tips That’ll Increase Your Net Worth

Networking Tips That’ll Increase Your Net Worth

By Richard | Jun 4, 2022

Networking tips only matter as long as they work. Everyone knows the classic ones—bring a business card, wear a nametag, and look people in the eye. But, when you’re meeting with investors who have big portfolios, it can be easy to get flustered all of a sudden. Maybe you run into your dream mentor at […]

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Tri Pointe Homes CEO weighs in on falling mortgage demand

Tri Pointe Homes CEO weighs in on falling mortgage demand

By Richard | Jun 4, 2022

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Doug Bauer, Tri Pointe Homes CEO, joins ‘Squawk on the Street’ to discuss the state of housing, what Bauer is seeing in orders and backlogs and what this economic cycle and previous economic cycles are telling Bauer. 03:40 Wed, Jun 1 202211:00 […]

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How to Find and Hire the Right Property Manager

How to Find and Hire the Right Property Manager

By Richard | Jun 3, 2022

Rental properties have tremendous potential to generate revenue. However, the success of your investment rests heavily on the quality of your property management. Finding a quality property manager (PM) isn’t as cut and dry as one might think. Many factors must be considered when assessing a property’s needs. This article will explain what a property […]

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