Real Estate Blog & Podcast
Written by Michael Slane Â
Owning rental properties can be a fantastic way to build wealth, but one bad tenant can turn your investment into a nightmare. Late rent, property damage, or the hassle of evictions can wipe out your profits and leave you stressed. The good news? You can avoid these heada...
Written by David Dodge Â
As we hit the crisp days of October 2025, the U.S. housing market feels like it's finally catching its breath after years of frenzy. If you've been sidelined by sky-high prices and stubborn mortgage rates, you might be wondering: Is now the moment to jump in? The short answ...
Written by Michael Slane Â
Imagine owning a portfolio of rental properties, generating passive income month after month, all while using little to none of your own money. Sounds like a dream, right? It’s not! With the BRRRR method—Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat—you can turn this vision into re...
Written by Michael Slane Â
Ever wonder how ordinary people are turning everyday houses into passive income and financial freedom? I’m Michael Slane, the Discount Property Investor, and today, I’m diving into the best way to get into real estate investing, specifically with single family homes. Thes...
Written by Michael Slane Â
The U.S. housing market, often a rollercoaster of economic signals, showed a surprising burst of energy in August 2025, as pending home sales reached a five-month high. This uptick, driven by a significant drop in mortgage rates, has brought a wave of cautious optimism to...
Written by Michael Slane Â
Real estate wholesaling is a powerful strategy for investors looking to secure properties at a discount and assign or sell the contract to another buyer for a profit. A critical component of this process is the real estate wholesaling contract, which formalizes the agreem...
Written by David Dodge Â
The U.S. housing market continued to face challenges in August 2025, with sales of previously owned homes showing little movement despite a recent drop in mortgage rates. This sluggish performance comes even as borrowing costs reached their lowest point in 10 months, offeri...
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Navigating the process of closing a real estate deal can feel overwhelming, especially for those new to buying, selling, or wholesaling properties. However, with a clear understanding of the steps involved and the support of professionals like title companies or closing attorneys, the process bec...
Written by David Dodge Â
Are you eager to dive into real estate investing but worried about the upfront costs? What if you could purchase investment properties with no money down? In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk you through how to achieve 100% financing for single-family homes using the powe...
Written by David Dodge Â
For anyone venturing into real estate, whether you’re analyzing your first single-family rental or managing a growing portfolio, understanding the capitalization rate—commonly called the cap rate—is a game-changer. This straightforward metric offers a clear snapshot of a pr...
Written by David Dodge Â
When diving into the world of real estate investing, one of the most critical aspects to understand is how to finance your projects. Two common financing options are hard money lending and private money lending. While both can help you fund your real estate deals, they diff...
Written by David Dodge Â
Welcome to our real estate training series! Today, we’re diving into a critical skill for any real estate investor: making the perfect offer. By using a proven method called the Maximum Allowable Offer (MAO) formula, you can ensure your offers are strategic, profitable, and...
