How to Successfully Flip Properties Out of State
Tired of bidding wars and razor-thin margins in your local market? Smart investors are looking beyond their backyard and reaping the rewards. Out-of-state property flips may offer access to higher-margin deals, lower purchase prices, and markets with stronger fundamentals and less competition. When done with structure and discipline, investing out-of-state isn’t a gamble; it’s a […]
The Economics of Building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Urban Markets
As urban housing demand intensifies and developable land in city-centered markets becomes increasingly scarce, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) have emerged as a high-impact solution for real estate investors. Once considered a fringe approach, ADUs are now a central pillar in the modern investor’s toolkit, offering both enhanced rental yields and long-term asset appreciation. At Dominion […]
New NAR Listing Policy: What It Means for Real Estate Investors & Flippers
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has introduced a policy that could quietly reshape how—and when—properties hit the market. Their Multiple Listing Options for Sellers policy expands flexibility for homeowners and agents to delay public marketing of listings. But before you adjust your whole strategy, this is not a blanket national policy. Local associations and […]
Potential Loan Fraud in Baltimore? – What’s REALLY Happening
https://youtu.be/rx7eSbIKp1A What’s Going On with DSCR Lending in Baltimore? You might’ve heard rumblings that some lenders are pulling back from the Baltimore market and if you’re wondering why, you’re not alone. This week on Real Investor Radio, we’re unpacking a situation that’s raising eyebrows across the industry. There are questions swirling around risk, appraisals, and […]
Fix-to-Rent Financing: How Savvy Investors Flip, Then Hold for Long-Term Wealth
In a sea of rentals, how will your property rise above the tide? The fix-to-rent strategy gives investors a powerful edge, allowing them to renovate with purpose, customize properties to local demand, and lock in long-term value before a single tenant signs a lease. By tackling renovations before placing tenants, investors boost property value and […]
Bonus Depreciation Is Back: Here’s What Real Estate Investors Should Know in 2025
As of mid-2025, major tax provisions affecting real estate investors have changed. The newly passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has reinstated 100% bonus depreciation, restoring a key tax tool that had been on a scheduled decline. What’s Changed? Under the previous phase-out schedule, bonus depreciation was set to drop to 40% in 2025 […]
How to Win When Rates Stay High: 5 Lessons from 2022–2025
From 2022 through 2025, investors navigated a complex mix of rising interest rates, tightening credit, and shifting asset valuations. But those who stayed grounded in fundamentals didn’t just survive; they found new ways to thrive. Here are key lessons from this era that remain highly relevant for today’s market: 1. Liquidity Isn’t Optional… It’s Strategic […]
Invest Like a Pessimist, Live Like an Optimist: A Real Estate Strategy for Uncertain Times
In today’s unpredictable economic environment, successful real estate investing demands a shift in mindset – one that balances caution with long-term vision. The most resilient investors are embracing a powerful paradox: invest like a pessimist, live like an optimist. This philosophy isn’t about fear. It’s about preparation. Hard Assets in an Era of Soft Confidence […]
Short Sales Are Back: How Savvy Investors Are Capitalizing on Distressed Properties in 2025
Once considered a relic of the post-2008 housing crash, short sales are reemerging in markets across the country, and savvy real estate investors are paying attention. Veteran short sale specialist Rebecca Ravera, founder of Ravera Home Sales & Capital Short Sale Group, has closed over 1,000 transactions during her 16-year career. She recently joined hosts […]
Rental Property Financing 101: Loan Options for Long-Term Real Estate Investors
For too long, real estate investors have settled for traditional rental property financing: slow approvals, higher rates, and rigid repayment terms designed for homeowners, not investors. Private lending is built differently. It’s faster, more flexible, and designed to support how real estate investors actually operate, scaling portfolios, moving quickly, and adapting to changing market conditions. […]
