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BiggerPockets Investigates: Did Western Wealth Capital Cost Investors Thousands of Dollars?

BiggerPockets

How did this syndicator, with all of its promise and potential, fall from grace after several investors claimed they were burned? BiggerPockets set out to find out what went wrong, how it went wrong, and what it means to other investors.

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8 AirDNA Alternatives You Should Consider

Mashvisor

AirDNA is useful—but it is costly and lacks certain features. Here are the best AirDNA alternatives to help with your short term rental investments.

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Unlock Success: Treating Your Investment Property as a Thriving Business

Authority Property Management

Turning Real Estate Investment Into a Thriving Business: Insights from Authority Property Management In over twenty years of guiding property owners through the intricate landscape of real estate in Redding, CA , we've observed a universal truth: Treating your investment as a meticulous business, rather than a casual hobby, sets the foundation for unparalleled success.

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Renting a Property before Current Tenant Vacates

Florida Property Management

No question that one of the secrets for success in rental investment real estate is to minimize vacancies and turn overs. The longer a tenant stays in a property the better return on the investment. Ideally a tenant will rent a property once and stays there forever, renewing the lease agreement year over year. We all know this would be the goal in a perfect world but we also know is not reality and tenants will someday move out because of job relocations, purchasing a home or many other changes

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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6 Ways You Can Slash $19,000 in Expenses Without Sacrificing Your Happiness

BiggerPockets

In a recent episode of the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, I had the privilege of chatting with Mindy Jensen about my journey to financial independence.

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Quick Hits | Innovations in Workplace Design

Colliers

Colliers Capital Markets recently sat down with Tim Betjemann, Geographic Discipline Leader, Colliers Project Leaders, to discuss innovations in workplace design and build-out construction trends. Colliers Capital Markets (CCM): What are companies doing with their space today? Tim Betjemann (TB): Companies are giving people a reason to come back to the office.

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The Evolution of Squatters' Rights

Florida Property Management

A historical Journey in the United States In the realm of property law, few concepts evoke as much curiosity and controversy as squatters' rights. Often romanticized in literature and folklore, squatters' rights have a rich history deeply intertwined with the expansion and development of the United States. From the colonial era to the present day, the evolution of squatters' rights reflects the nation's changing attitudes towards land ownership, settlement, and justice.

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Could Rehab Loans Replace Hard Money Loans for Investors?

BiggerPockets

As most house flippers or BRRRR landlords will tell you, paying for hard money—with high interest rates and points tacked on top—can take huge chunks of profit out of a project.

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Navigating Property Insurance for Colorado Springs Rental Properties

Muldoon Associates

Owning rental properties in Colorado Springs is almost always an excellent investment, but real estate also comes with many risks. From property damages to liability claims, landlords need to protect their tenants and their investments. A reliable property insurance policy can help you mitigate financial losses in case of unfortunate and unexpected events.

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New Strategies for Success: Adapting to the Evolving San Francisco Rental Market

Gordon Property Management

San Francisco’s rental market has always been competitive and fast-paced, but recent years have seen shifts and evolutions that demand strategic adjustments from real estate investors. If you’re already investing here, you’ve been navigating the impact of tech industry fluctuations, new legal regulations and tenant protections, and the ever-present challenges of supply and demand.

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8 Home Automation Tools You Must Have in Your Vacation Rental

Guest Hook

One of the most fascinating things about being in the vacation rental industry is watching its growth and expansion. From its modest beginnings as a kind of alternative vacation experience in a typically quaint and cozy home to now when hosts and property managers strive to provide a more elegant and uniform experience, the industry has certainly grown up over the best couple of decades.

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These 10 Markets Are Great Places to Find Fixer-Upper Properties—Here’s What You Need to Know

BiggerPockets

With home prices and interest rates still at record highs and inventory squeezed, homebuyers and real estate investors may be better off purchasing a fixer-upper in some cities.

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The New Office Amenity: Electric-Vehicle Chargers

Colliers

Co-authored-by Jacob Pavlik, Research Manager | Seattle/Bellevue, and John Scott, Managing Director | Florida, REMS. Electric Vehicles (EVs) on American roads are becoming more and more common. As more drivers ditch the gas stations and switch to electric, there will be pressure on the places they park to provide a charging station.

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How Moving Overseas Made Me a Better Real Estate Investor

BiggerPockets

Whenever I hop on a conference call, someone asks, “Where are you located?” And then their eyes widen when I respond, “Lima, Peru.

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What Happens If Interest Rates Stay High?

BiggerPockets

Mortgage rates were supposed to be going down by now, but what happened?

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Growing Home Insurance Costs Will Destroy Your Cash Flow—Here’s What You Can Do About It

BiggerPockets

Real estate investors are usually most concerned about rental income and property taxes. They seldom discuss home insurance.

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The Hidden Risks of “Subject To” Real Estate w/Eddie Speed

BiggerPockets

For the past few years, “subject to” real estate has been all the rage.

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I’m Bullish on Preferred Equity Right Now—Here’s Why

BiggerPockets

If you’ve been reading our stuff for the past year or so, you know we’re bullish on preferred equity.

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Investing in Senior Housing Can Be Extremely Profitable—But You Need To Know What You’re Doing

BiggerPockets

Growing old is a fact of life—even for Keith Richards—and while it’s doubtful you’ll see world-famous rock stars or aging screen stars in a residential assisted living (RAL) facility, for […]

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How to Pay Less Taxes by Buying Real Estate (1 Write-Off You’re Overlooking)

BiggerPockets

With so many real estate tax write-offs, it’s no wonder that CPA Brandon Hall says rental real estate is one of the most tax-advantaged assets on the planet.

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Newly-Built Condos in Cities Make Perfect Rentals—Here’s Why

BiggerPockets

When discussing rental properties, it’s common for people to refer to multifamily residences.

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Shrinkflation: How to Outsmart The Grocery Stores’ Rising Prices

BiggerPockets

Whether you know it or not, “shrinkflation” is costing you. You’re paying more for less, as manufacturers boast record profits.

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How to Build a Real Estate Portfolio from Scratch in 2024

BiggerPockets

If you have just $10,000, you can start investing in real estate THIS YEAR, even with ZERO experience. How are you going to do it?

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Is Now a Better Time to Invest in Real Estate Debt or Equity?

BiggerPockets

Many investors assume that ownership is inherently safer than debt. I currently own equity in thousands of units and have invested six figures in real estate debts.

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Making Over $10K/Month Thanks to “Conscious” Multifamily Investing

BiggerPockets

With the right rental properties, you could not only bring in thousands of dollars in cash flow each month but also build long-term wealth. Just ask today’s guest!

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The Low-Cost Way to “Invest” in Real Estate in 2024 (Without Buying Rentals)

BiggerPockets

A thriving real estate business without rental properties?!

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Designing for Dollars: 7 Design Tips That Could Double Your Airbnb Revenue

BiggerPockets

If you follow these Airbnb design tips, you could double your nightly rates almost instantly. Don’t believe us?

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HSA vs. FSA and When to Drain Your Emergency Fund to Pay Off Deb

BiggerPockets

Want to know how to avoid capital gains on your next home sale? If you tune in, you may dodge a quarter-of-a-million-dollar bullet (or more!).

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Rookie Reply: Should I Move (and Quit My Job!) to Invest in Real Estate?

BiggerPockets

Can’t afford to buy a rental property due to your area’s high cost of living?

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BiggerNews: Investing with High Rates, Stubborn Inflation, & Low Supply

BiggerPockets

Mortgage rates are high, supply is low, and inflation just won’t go away. These market conditions make investing in real estate harder than ever…or so most investors think. The truth?

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Seeing Greene: When NOT to Build an ADU and How to Invest $300K

BiggerPockets

How does a HELOC work? Can you use one to start investing in real estate when you’re low on cash?

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The Ozempic Effect: A New Era for Healthcare and Real Estate

Colliers

Groundbreaking healthcare innovations have been reshaping patient care, treatment methodologies, and even the infrastructure of healthcare facilities. Among the notable advancements, Ozempic emerges as a game-changer: it’s reported that in the last three years, prescriptions increased 300% for Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs.