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Rates Just Topped 7% Again: When Does Paying Points to Buy It Down Actually Pay Off?
Freddie Mac's PMMS put the 30-year fixed at 7.03% for the week ending September 24, 2026. Here's the math for deciding whether buying down that rate with points beats just taking it.
The Fed Just Hiked Rates for the First Time Since 2023: Here's What It Does to Your Buying Power
The September FOMC meeting delivered a surprise 25bp hike, pushing 30-year mortgage rates to 6.95%. Here's how that translates into real purchasing power on a fixed monthly budget.
Rental Vacancy Just Fell for the First Time Since 2021: What a Tighter Market Does to Your Cash Flow Assumptions
Apartment List's August 2026 data shows the national vacancy rate easing to 7.1% and rent growth improving for a seventh straight month. Here's how that shift should change the vacancy assumption you plug into a rental deal.
Rate-Hike Odds Are Rising Before the Fed's September Meeting: What It Means for Your BRRRR Refinance
Futures markets now price meaningful odds of a Fed rate hike this month, not a cut. Here's how that risk actually hits a BRRRR deal: through your refinance loan amount, not just your rate.
Mortgage Rates Hit 6.71% as New Construction Craters: What It Does to Your Cash-on-Cash Return
The 30-year fixed climbed to 6.71% the same week housing starts fell 12.4%. Here's how that combination actually moves the numbers on a rental deal, not just the headline.
Airbnb Got Sleepy, MTR Got Loud, and Multifamily Just Went on Sale
2026 is the first year in a while where short-term, mid-term, and small multifamily each make legitimate sense for completely different humans. A W2 escapee's read on which strategy fits which life, and how 100% bonus depreciation reshuffles the deck.
Minnesota Real Estate Investing in 2026: What the Data Says
From Twin Cities suburbs to Northwoods STRs, here's what the 2026 data actually says about investing in Minnesota real estate. No hype, just numbers.
The Hidden Costs Nobody Warned Us About in 2026
Tariffs, Insurance, and the Landlord Margin Squeeze
Tax Benefits of Rental Property Investing
Most people think of rental properties as a way to build wealth — but the tax advantages might be the best-kept secret in real estate investing.
Fix & Flip: How to Estimate Rehab Costs
Accurate rehab estimates make or break a flip deal. Learn the systems experienced flippers use to stay on budget.
House Hacking: Live for Free While Building Wealth
House hacking is one of the best ways to get started in real estate. Learn the strategies that can eliminate your housing costs.
BRRRR Strategy: A Complete Guide for Beginners
The Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat strategy can help you scale your portfolio with less capital. Here's how.
Understanding Cap Rate: The Investor’s Quick Metric
Cap rate is one of the most important metrics in real estate investing. Learn how to calculate it and what makes a good cap rate.