The 1% Rule in Real Estate: Quick Screen for Rental Properties
January 19, 2026
Use the 1% rule to quickly screen rental properties. Which cities still meet it, why expensive markets never will, and what to use instead.
Best States for Rental Property: Tax, Landlord Laws, and Returns
January 19, 2026
Best and worst states for rental property investing. Ranked by landlord laws, taxes, eviction timelines, and rent control policies.
Cap Rate Explained: Formula, Calculator, and What’s a Good Rate
January 16, 2026
How to calculate cap rate, what's a good rate by market, and how it compares to cash-on-cash return. Formula, calculator, and real deal examples.
House Hacking: Live for Free While Building Equity
January 15, 2026
Buy a multi-unit property, live in one unit, rent the rest. How house hacking works with FHA financing, real numbers, and tax benefits.
DSCR Loans and Ratios: What Real Estate Investors Need to Know
January 13, 2026
DSCR loans let investors qualify based on property income, not personal tax returns. How the ratio works, lender requirements, and pros vs cons.
Wholesale Real Estate: How It Works and How to Start
January 11, 2026
Wholesale real estate lets you earn assignment fees without owning property. How it works, finding deals, building a buyers list, and legal considerations.
Cash-on-Cash Return: Formula and Calculator for Rental Properties
January 7, 2026
Calculate cash-on-cash return on rental properties. Full formula breakdown, worked example, and comparison with cap rate and total ROI.
Self-Directed IRA for Real Estate: Rules, Risks, and How to Start
January 4, 2026
How to use a self-directed IRA to invest in real estate. Custodian options, prohibited transaction rules, UBTI tax, and Traditional vs Roth comparison.
How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate (Legally)
January 3, 2026
Legal ways to avoid capital gains tax on real estate sales. 1031 exchanges, Section 121 exclusion, installment sales, and opportunity zones explained.
Cost Segregation Study: How to Accelerate Depreciation on Rentals
January 2, 2026
Accelerate depreciation on rental property with a cost segregation study. How it works, who benefits, bonus depreciation interaction, and typical ROI.