Real Estate Investor Blog

Jun 16, 2025 • 7 min read

PropStream for Investors

How to Run Comps on Off-Market Properties

Jun 11, 2025 • 9 min read

Market Analysis, REI Tips

The Latest Foreclosure Wave—What This Means for Investors

Jun 09, 2025 • 10 min read

Can You Get Accurate Comps Without the MLS? Yes—Here’s How

Jun 04, 2025 • 8 min read

Why Wholesalers Need a Reliable Skip Tracing Tool (Hint: To Find Off-Market Leads FAST)

May 29, 2025 • 9 min read

Why Do Investors Prefer Off-Market Deals?

May 27, 2025 • 11 min read

Can You Use a VA Loan To Buy Rental Property?

May 19, 2025 • 6 min read

5 Ways Real Estate Investors Can Speed Up Paperwork Using Digital Tools

May 19, 2025 • 8 min read

Market Analysis

Who’s Moving Back to NYC—Why Investors Should Pay Attention

May 16, 2025 • 5 min read

Common Accounting Challenges for Short-Term Rental Property Managers and How to Solve Them

By Jennifer Liddell, CPA

May 12, 2025 • 6 min read

How Decking Impacts Property Value: The Hidden Potential of Outdoor Spaces

Apr 30, 2025 • 9 min read

What Does Landlord Insurance Cover?

Apr 16, 2025 • 11 min read

PropStream Tutorials

APN Search 101: Why Do It & Where To Perform Your Search

Apr 14, 2025 • 11 min read

What Is a Bridge Loan?

Apr 07, 2025 • 15 min read

What Are Mortgage Insurance Premiums?

Mar 31, 2025 • 8 min read

Market Analysis

What’s Happening in the Buffalo, NY, Real Estate Market?

Mar 19, 2025 • 9 min read

Seasonal Maintenance Tips to Preserve Property Value

Mar 10, 2025 • 10 min read

Market Analysis

What Are the Tax Benefits of Investing in Las Vegas, NV?

Mar 04, 2025 • 8 min read

Appraised vs. Market Value: What’s the Difference?

Feb 24, 2025 • 10 min read

Combat 2025 Housing Affordability Concerns by Pursuing Off-Market Opportunities [Here’s How]

Feb 12, 2025 • 9 min read

What Is Cap Rate in Real Estate?

Feb 04, 2025 • 13 min read

10 Common Questions Asked By Real Estate Investors

Feb 03, 2025 • 10 min read

FHA Vs. Conventional Loans: How Do They Differ?

Jan 31, 2025 • 5 min read

Emerging Trends in Wedding Venue Real Estate Investments

Jan 14, 2025 • 10 min read

Long-Term, Short-Term, and Mid-Term Rentals: How Do They Differ?

Jan 06, 2025 • 10 min read

How Do Wholesalers Calculate Their Pricing Structure?

Dec 16, 2024 • 8 min read

Definitions, REI Tips

What Does a Real Estate Attorney Do? Do You Need One as an Investor?

Dec 11, 2024 • 14 min read

Market Analysis

These 10 Cities Have the Most Housing Inventory

Dec 05, 2024 • 10 min read

Market Analysis

When Is the Best Time to Buy a House in 2025?

Dec 05, 2024 • 8 min read

Market Analysis

These 5 Housing Markets Are Expected to Drop in Price

Dec 05, 2024 • 10 min read

How Much House Can I Afford to Invest In? Your Guide to Doing the Math

Nov 15, 2024 • 4 min read

How to Find a Property To Fix and Flip

Oct 17, 2024 • 9 min read

How Do Passive and Active Real Estate Investing Differ?

Oct 02, 2024 • 9 min read

Market Analysis, REI Tips

These Midwestern Cities Are Booming with Opportunities for REIs

Sep 23, 2024 • 10 min read

Multifamily vs. Single-Family: Which Investment Strategy Fits You?

Sep 16, 2024 • 9 min read

10 Red Flags to Watch Out for When Pursuing Property Leads

Sep 02, 2024 • 10 min read

5 Cities With The Strictest Zoning Laws

Aug 21, 2024 • 7 min read

What Is an Exit Strategy in Real Estate? (+ 9 Steps to Create One)

Aug 12, 2024 • 10 min read

Is House Flipping Profitable? (+ 5 Tips for Success)

Aug 08, 2024 • 9 min read

Are Foreclosures Decreasing? What This Means for Investors

Aug 05, 2024 • 11 min read

3 Types of Foreclosure (+ Tips for Navigating Them)

Jul 29, 2024 • 8 min read

8 Tips for Long-Distance Real Estate Investing

Jul 08, 2024 • 12 min read

How to Calculate ROI on Rental Property

Jul 01, 2024 • 9 min read

What Is Negative Carry and Why Do Investors Use It?

Jun 19, 2024 • 7 min read

PropStream for Investors

We Asked, You Answered: PropStream’s 7 Most Popular Tools for REIs

May 28, 2024 • 9 min read

How to Buy Rental Properties With OPM

May 22, 2024 • 7 min read

Are Manufactured Homes a Good Investment? Pros & Cons

May 08, 2024 • 9 min read

Market Analysis

Why Is Massachusetts Such a Desirable Location for Real Estate?

Apr 29, 2024 • 11 min read

10 Beginner-Friendly College Towns to Invest In

Apr 22, 2024 • 8 min read

Why You Should Consider Buying Real Estate With Crypto Profits

Apr 08, 2024 • 9 min read

Market Analysis

Is Dallas a Good Place to Invest in Real Estate in 2024?

Apr 03, 2024 • 7 min read

What Is a Purchase and Sale Agreement in Real Estate?

Mar 27, 2024 • 8 min read

How to Calculate Depreciation for Rental Property

Feb 28, 2024 • 8 min read

How to Invest in Real Estate With Little Money

Feb 19, 2024 • 5 min read

Market Analysis

The Top 5 Cities Embracing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Feb 14, 2024 • 13 min read

Market Analysis

10 Cities Where You Can Find Property for Below $300,000

Jan 31, 2024 • 10 min read

What Is Real Estate Crowdfunding and How Does It Work?

Jan 22, 2024 • 9 min read

REITs vs. Rental Property: Which Strategy Should You Choose?

Jan 15, 2024 • 9 min read

Market Analysis

The 5 Best Cities for Jobs in 2024

Dec 13, 2023 • 7 min read

Pros and Cons of Using Your ADU as a Vacation Rental

Dec 04, 2023 • 6 min read

5 Holiday Safety Tips For Rental Owners

Nov 13, 2023 • 7 min read

What Are REITs?

Nov 10, 2023 • 10 min read

10 Common Questions About Fix and Flip Real Estate (+ Answers!)

Nov 06, 2023 • 9 min read

Can I Use My Roth IRA for Real Estate Investing?

Oct 23, 2023 • 13 min read

Mid-term Rentals: Attracting Corporate and Traveler Tenants

By Nichole Stohler

Oct 09, 2023 • 7 min read

What Should a Wholesale Real Estate Contract Include?

Oct 06, 2023 • 12 min read

Market Analysis, Buy and Hold

Wealth on a Budget: 10 Affordable Cities for Rental Property

Sep 22, 2023 • 5 min read

Definitions, Wholesaling

What Is a Double Closing in Real Estate?

Sep 07, 2023 • 8 min read

Days on Market Is Rising—Here’s What That Means for Real Estate Pros

Aug 28, 2023 • 8 min read

Is the Short-Term Rental Market Shifting? What Investors Should Know

Aug 17, 2023 • 7 min read

Eight Steps on How To Incorporate ADUs Into Your Investment Strategy

Aug 15, 2023 • 8 min read

How to Calculate Taxes on the Sale of Rental Properties

Jul 24, 2023 • 5 min read

PropStream for Investors

Why You Should Target Off-Market Properties as an Investor in 2023

Jul 06, 2023 • 6 min read

7 Common Myths of Real Estate Investing

Jun 06, 2023 • 6 min read

The First 10 Things To Do After Securing a Rental Property

May 16, 2023 • 7 min read

How Interest Rate Changes Inspire Creative Seller Financing

Apr 28, 2023 • 6 min read

Wholesaling Real Estate for Beginners: 5 Common Questions

Apr 24, 2023 • 4 min read

Market Analysis

3 Reasons Miami Real Estate is Worth Investing in 2023

Apr 18, 2023 • 5 min read

Definitions, Wholesaling

What is Wholesaling in Real Estate?

Apr 13, 2023 • 9 min read

Market Analysis, Buy and Hold

Rental Price Comparison Between 10 of the Largest Cities in the US

Apr 07, 2023 • 8 min read

10 Outdoor Projects to Focus on as a Flipper to Maximize ROI

Mar 29, 2023 • 7 min read

How to File Taxes as a Rental Landlord

Mar 15, 2023 • 9 min read

Market Analysis, Buy and Hold

The 10 Most Landlord-Friendly States in 2023

Mar 09, 2023 • 9 min read

Wholesaling Real Estate Taxes: A Beginner’s Guide

Feb 20, 2023 • 4 min read

What Is Zombie Debt and How Is It Impacting Homeowners?

Feb 13, 2023 • 7 min read

Market Analysis

10 Best Cities to Invest in Real Estate in 2023

Jan 20, 2023 • 7 min read

PropStream for Investors

How to Identify and Invest in Pre-Foreclosure Properties

Jan 12, 2023 • 8 min read

What is Real Estate Investing?

Dec 28, 2022 • 10 min read

6 Ways to Make Your Short-Term Rental Shine in a Competitive Market

Dec 19, 2022 • 7 min read

What Is an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)?

Dec 16, 2022 • 9 min read

Buy and Hold, PropStream for Investors

How to Find the Best Rental Properties Using Real Estate Data

Dec 08, 2022 • 6 min read

Wedge Deals 101: What Are They and Are They Worth It?

Nov 17, 2022 • 6 min read

3 Tips for Protecting Your Real Estate Business From Inflation

Oct 19, 2022 • 7 min read

The Difference Between a Real Estate Investor and a Property Dealer

Oct 10, 2022 • 6 min read

How to Finance a Rental Property

Sep 28, 2022 • 6 min read

Find Homeowners With a Utility Lien to Generate Relevant Leads

Sep 26, 2022 • 6 min read

Pros and Cons of Investing in Pre-Foreclosure Homes

Sep 13, 2022 • 13 min read

Financing for Real Estate Investors: What Are Your Options?

Aug 18, 2022 • 7 min read

Real Estate Comps Are Crucial For Investors, Here’s Why…

Aug 12, 2022 • 4 min read

5 Tips for New Buy-and-Hold Investors

Aug 10, 2022 • 6 min read

The Pros and Cons of Investing in Student Housing

Aug 05, 2022 • 3 min read

3 Common Mistakes Investors Make When Using a 1031 Exchange

Aug 01, 2022 • 8 min read

How To Use Creative Financing To Do More Deals and Increase ROI

By Jordan Fulmer

Jul 28, 2022 • 3 min read

Funding a Buy-and-Hold Property With a 1031 Exchange

Jul 13, 2022 • 8 min read

Flipping Houses and Taxes: What You Need to Know

Jun 27, 2022 • 6 min read

Beginner's Guide to Capital Gains Tax in Real Estate

Jun 02, 2022 • 3 min read

What is OPM in Real Estate Investing?

May 23, 2022 • 4 min read

Best Places To Invest in a Short-Term Rental in 2022

May 18, 2022 • 3 min read

Beginner's Guide to Transactional Funding in REI

May 16, 2022 • 3 min read

5 Ways To Get More out of a Short-Term Rental

May 13, 2022 • 2 min read

4 Benefits of Investing in Vacant Land

May 05, 2022 • 6 min read

Investing in Rental Properties as a Beginner: Choosing Your Property

Apr 28, 2022 • 2 min read

4 Questions to Ask Yourself When Choosing a Market For a Fix and Flip

Apr 21, 2022 • 3 min read

Financing a Fix-and-Flip Project

Apr 14, 2022 • 2 min read

How to Find a Property To Fix and Flip

Mar 09, 2022 • 4 min read

The Benefits of Setting up an LLC as a Real Estate Investor

Feb 28, 2022 • 2 min read

The Great Pursuit for a Better Life: What This Means for REIs

Feb 24, 2022 • 4 min read

Should You Work With a Virtual Assistant as a Real Estate Investor?

Feb 22, 2022 • 4 min read

How to Work With a Renter Who is Consistently Behind on Rent

Jan 25, 2022 • 2 min read

PropStream Investor Essentials: Filtering Your Search

Apr 07, 2021 • 2 min read

PropStream for Investors

Driving for Dollars Part 2: Why and How Real Estate Investors Use It

Jan 20, 2021 • 3 min read

How to Use Seller Carry-Back Financing for Your Property Investment

Dec 01, 2020 • 3 min read

Pros and Cons of Buying an Investment Property During the COVID Era

Oct 23, 2020 • 3 min read

How Residential REIs Can Take Advantage of the Urban Exodus

Sep 01, 2020 • 5 min read

How Investors Can Use Strategic Partnerships to Get a Competitive Edge

Aug 12, 2020 • 2 min read

5 Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Property Manager

Aug 11, 2020 • 2 min read

Leasing Agent vs. Property Manager: Which is Best for Your Business?

Aug 05, 2020 • 2 min read

PropStream for Investors

How Real Estate Investors Can Use Data to Gain an Edge

Aug 03, 2020 • 3 min read

The Impact of COVID-19 on Multi-Family Investing: 7 Powerful Tips

Jun 10, 2020 • 2 min read

Creative Ideas for Digitally Marketing Your Multifamily Properties

Jun 10, 2020 • 2 min read

Why Everyone Is Talking About the BRRRR Strategy for Real Estate

May 06, 2020 • 2 min read

Tips and Tricks for Out-of-State Investors

Apr 07, 2020 • 2 min read

The Top 3 Landlord-Friendly States for 2020

Mar 26, 2020 • 3 min read

The State of the Buy-and-Hold Market for Rental Properties

Mar 24, 2020 • 2 min read

How Property Managers Will Help You Scale Your Investment Business

Mar 04, 2020 • 2 min read

How Short Sales Can Transform Your Real Estate Investment Business

Feb 26, 2020 • 3 min read

5 Apartment Management Tips (From a Luxury Property Manager!)

Feb 19, 2020 • 2 min read

Should Real Estate Investors Have a Real Estate License?

Jan 21, 2020 • 2 min read

3 Reasons to Refinance Your Investment Property Mortgage Loans

Dec 19, 2019 • 3 min read

Real Estate or Stocks: Which is the Better Investment for 2020?

Dec 19, 2019 • 2 min read

How to Buy Your First Airbnb-Style Investment Property

Dec 17, 2019 • 2 min read

Short-Term Rentals vs. Long-Term Rentals: Which Is Right For You?

Dec 10, 2019 • 3 min read

Flipping Houses Without Losing Your Shirt

Dec 05, 2019 • 3 min read

Wholesale, Fix & Flip or Buy & Hold: Which Strategy Is Best for Me?

Nov 22, 2019 • 2 min read

How to Lower the Property Taxes on Your Investment Properties

Nov 11, 2019 • 2 min read

PropStream for Investors

How Savvy Real Estate Investors are Using Tech to Find Killer Deals

Nov 04, 2019 • 3 min read

Market Analysis

5 Cities on the Rise: Best Real Estate Investing Markets in 2019

Oct 29, 2019 • 3 min read

3 Types of Real Estate Investing

Oct 24, 2019 • 3 min read

5 Tips and Tricks for Creating a Real Estate Rehab Business Plan