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Real Estate Investing Resources

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

Best Time to Sell a House: A Fix-and-Flip Seasonality Guide

The best time to sell a house, including one you've just finished flipping, typically falls in..

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Fix and Flip Local Markets

JBREC + Kiavi Q2 2026 Fix and Flip Survey: What the Data Means for Your Next Deal

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Fix and Flip Financing

What to Do When Your Rehab Goes Over Budget

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Tips and How-To's

IMN EAST 2021 Recap

On July 19-21, our team went to IMN SIngle-Family Rental Forum (EAST) in Miami. It was wonderful..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

8 Ways to Improve Rental Property Curb Appeal

About the author: Jay Betts is a licensed real estate agent, a research analyst for Lawnstarter,..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

Who to Have on a Real Estate Investment Team

Luke Babich is a real estate investor in St. Louis, MO, who specializes in multifamily units. He..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

Flips on TV vs. Reality: Flipping Houses 101

House fix and flip shows are a lot of fun to watch. The crafted narratives show success with..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

Real Estate Loans 101: Real Estate Investing

About the author: Luke Babich is a real estate investor in St. Louis, MO owning over 24 units and..

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Tips and How-To's DSCR & Rental

Property Management: Self-Manage or Hire?

About the author: Michael R. Lewis is a retired corporate executive and entrepreneur. During his..

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Tips and How-To's

A Rundown of Low Inventory in the Real Estate Market

Like anything, the real estate investing market goes through changes. In order to be a successful..

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Tips and How-To's Property Sourcing

House Flip Tips: Generate Leads from Probate

About the author: Vanessa Akre is a freelance writer with an extensive portfolio featuring a..

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Tips and How-To's DSCR & Rental

Buy-and-Hold Real Estate Investing. A Secret to Long-Term Wealth?

Whether you're into flipping houses like a pro or managing rental properties like a boss, there's..

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Tips and How-To's

Sources for How to Start Real Estate Investing

So, you’ve done some research and decided to embark on the journey to learn real estate..

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Tips and How-To's DSCR & Rental

Rental Property ROI: Real Estate Investing

About the author: Sarah Li-Cain is a finance writer and Accredited Financial Counselor candidate..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

Flipping House Finances: Staging on a Budget

If you’ve finally decided that being a house-flipping investor is the investment strategy for..

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