The Investor’s Guide to Evaluating Real Estate Managers

The Investor’s Guide to Evaluating Real Estate Managers Recently, I had a conversation with an investor that I will never forget. He told me about two investments he’s involved with and his experience. We’ll call them Operator A and Operator B. Operator A informed investors that their investment was a total loss. Disappointing, of course, […]

Is 2026 the Right Time to Buy Multifamily Apartments?

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Why Multifamily Apartment Investing Makes Sense in 2026 After two years of declining values and compressed returns, the multifamily market is finally showing signs of stabilization. Prices have dropped 15 to 25 percent from their 2022 peaks. Cap rates have expanded significantly. Supply is coming back to earth in many markets. And for the first […]

15 Ways to Earn Passive Income in 2026

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How Passive Income Is Changing in 2026 Looking to grow your wealth without constant effort? Passive income is the key. From traditional investments to modern digital strategies, there are numerous ways to earn recurring income in 2026. Below are 15 ideas that can help you diversify your streams and maximize returns. 1. Invest in a […]

How To Evaluate Real Estate Investment Opportunities the Right Way

Evaluating Investing Decisions

I remember the first time someone handed me a real estate investment opportunity. It was a thick stack of papers filled with terms I barely understood. There were projections, legal disclosures, and enough acronyms to make my head spin. I felt like I was supposed to know what I was looking at, but I had […]

I bought Gold 15 Years Ago. Here’s Why I’m Trading Some for Monthly Income

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Take a good hard look at that Gold chart. That’s a parabolic move. Silver is doing the same thing. Now, I don’t know about you, but when I see an asset that I own do something like this, it’s time to take a little off. Back in 2010, when gold was trading around $850 per […]

Debt Fund Investing: How First-Position Lending Creates Monthly Passive Income

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Debt Fund Investing: How First-Position Lending Creates Monthly Passive Income I never thought I would become a lender. For years, I was the guy with the toolbelt, the rental properties, and the middle-of-the-night calls about broken water heaters. I loved real estate. I still do. But somewhere between managing my third duplex and fielding yet […]

Hiring a Realtor Is the Easy Part. Deciding What to Do With the Money Is Harder.

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Every month, millions of people search a simple phrase: “realtor near me.” Hiring the right realtor matters. It is a really important decision. The realtor you choose will help you decide the pricing, timing, and will lead the negotiation for you.  If all of these things are done well by the realtor, the outcome can […]

Alternative Investments That Outperform Stocks and Bonds

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I have been in several conversations lately about why traditional 60/40 portfolio of stocks and bonds no longer delivers the returns it once did. As market volatility increases and interest rates fluctuate, investors are looking beyond public markets for opportunities. Alternative investments have emerged as a powerful solution for those seeking diversification, higher yields, and […]

4 Ways to Invest $25,000 Passively in Real Estate

Passive investing with real estate and only $25,000

If you have $25,000 for passive investing in real estate, you have reached an important threshold. This amount opens doors to passive real estate strategies that were not available at lower investment levels. But with more options comes the need for careful evaluation. Let me walk you through four distinct approaches to passive real estate […]

Why Banks are Returning to Multifamily Lending

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I’ve been watching something fascinating unfold in the commercial real estate world, and it has everything to do with how we approach multifamily investing right now. While most investors are running for the hills, some of the smartest money in real estate is doubling down on what they see as generational opportunities. The news that […]