PGA golfer Geoff Ogilvy is selling his sprawling home in Scottsdale, AZ, for $4.75 million. The 2006 U.S. Open winner has decided to ditch the desert for life in Australia full time. It wasn't an easy decision to leave Scottsdale and his modern mansion, he said in a recent interview . His preference…

Real estate syndications are becoming more popular as investors seek to complete larger deals and more individual investors consider these alternative assets for their portfolios. Many want to step up to create their own syndications. This can be overwhelming from the start because there are a…

This fantastic dwelling was built in 1949 for screenwriter and Mr. Magoo co-creator Millard Kaufman . However, its famous first owner is the least of this midcentury modern stunner's myriad virtues. At the top of the list would be the fact that three renowned architects worked on the stunning home:…

“A little up and to the left. Hmmm…I think the font should be bigger. Yeah — that’s it!” This kind of brainstorming session could be overheard at any Boston technology company — not exactly the kind of conversation that would make heads turn. Unless those developers happen to be sixth graders. On…

For many people, Thanksgiving is something to look forward to all year long! The family meal, the football, the endless servings of pie… So if you find yourself moving during the holiday season, missing out on all the usual traditions can put a major rain cloud over the Turkey Day fun. We’ve put…

Congratulations! You’ve just crossed the threshold of your new home. That’s right – you’ve reached the new residence. Unfortunately for you, your Move day is not over yet – not until you close your eyes and call it a day. And until then, you still have a number of very important things to do. Of…

When does it make sense to pull the trigger and refinance a property? For the most part, it’s actually pretty simple. There are three major reasons to refinance a property: As part of a strategy To improve rates/terms To pull out equity We’ll address each separately. 1. As Part of a Strategy…

In 2014, I found the BiggerPockets Podcast . The BiggerPockets Podcast involves two hosts very casually talking to successful real estate investors about how they got started. I immediately fell in love with it, which admittedly is not hard to do. It’s informative, thorough, transparent, and…

If you read the 2018 Industry Report , you know that the future of the industry is all about rediscovering the human element of property management. That’s because property managers are renting to a broader demographic of people than ever before—and owners’ needs are changing, too. In order to be…

Most real estate investors are fascinated by the idea of real estate investments as an ATM machine for passive income. You buy a property, rent it out, and if the income exceeds the expenses, you have created positive cash flow. Do that enough times, and you can be financially free. This line of…

To understand a reverse 1031 exchange, you should first make sure you know the ins and outs of a 1031 exchange. There are some key differences between a standard 1031 exchange and a reverse 1031 exchange, both of which are designed to defer taxes while investing in real estate. To learn more about…

You’ve probably heard of phishing scams and horror stories of stolen identities. But do you know how to protect yourself , your staff, and most importantly—your owners and residents? We’ve outlined the most reported phishing scams you may encounter and how to avoid them. — How Do Phishing Scams…

Our team has had the incredible fortune of growing 30–40% a year over the past three years. We’ve had our share of screw ups, blow ups, hiring and firing issues. Dud properties. Jacked up renovations. Many opportunities we’ve executed on. Some not so much. Dumpster fires of our own doing we have…

In the past couple of years, I have talked to hundreds (if not thousands) of aspiring real estate investors looking to house hack. What have I found? Most can’t find a deal. Why? Because they can’t find a duplex within their price range. Or if they do, there is no way the rent from the other half…

What I’ve discovered as one of the most important skills and assets in real estate investing is also one that new investors aren’t prepared enough for. This skill is critical for being able to buy and sell properties and for raising funding. Knowing how to evaluate properties, select great software…

Landing in a new city, you quickly realize that there’s something essential missing: all of your favorite spots, including that coffee shop a few blocks away, where the barista makes your favorite cortado just right . Fear not: although it may take a few tries (and some mediocre coffee), you’ll soon…

Moving to another state is hard work even without having to worry about how to move your car from one state to another. Your personal moving out of state checklist must be overflowing with important and urgent tasks you should complete by the time your interstate movers arrive on the day of the…

The short answer is probably not, but maybe… you know, it kind of depends. There certainly can be times when it makes sense to buy a condo or co-op.* For example, we recently bought a package of 17, which was a very good deal. But there are a lot of things that you need to be careful about when…

According to the news, people are leaving San Francisco in droves ( in 2018, it’s an estimated 49% of the population ), and they have to go somewhere. While Seattle has filled the void for a while now, the exodus has also been spreading to other cities in the past couple of years, with Denver being…

This article does not constitute legal advice. We recommend you seek the counsel of an attorney familiar with your specific situation and market to ensure you make the best decisions within your real estate business. If you’ve read any of our previous articles, you know that we are big fans of the…

If you’re in the property management industry, you already know things are changing, and fast—but what does it all mean for the future success of your business? Today, property managers of all kinds are facing new challenges: rental demand is higher than ever, yet many are facing rising vacancies…

It’s no wonder why the middle-class American family has such a hard time getting ahead in today’s economic climate! Outside of housing and transportation costs, the costs of healthcare and childcare are the next largest expenses that a household faces. In the United States, for a family of four,…

If you look hard enough, you can find real estate to buy in just about any market in the world. Still, there are warning signs that exist in each market that might indicate it’s just not a good idea to invest there. 1. Declining Property Values Unless you are a wholesaler who can get in and out…

“You bought a home? Congratulations! Now here are even more stacks of paperwork!” You have a lot of new responsibilities with your new home, including choosing and buying homeowners’ insurance. Although it can seem like the options and dotted lines are endless, we’ve outlined the necessary…

I don’t watch that much TV. But every once in a while, after an especially exhausting day at the office, I will plop down on the couch. Picking up the remote, I usually scan thru a few shows. I spend most of my time just channel surfing from one boring show to the next. Most of the time, I end up on…