Investing
Page 1 of 12Why Invest in Real Estate in 2025? Top 9 Benefits
An economic downturn provides many opportunities that are nearly impossible for the average investor to take advantage of in a good economy. To help you educate your clients, I’m going to share my most persuasive reasons why investing in real estate right now makes sense.
How Much Does It Cost to Flip a House? Budgeting Tips & More
Flipping houses is a worthwhile investment in the long run, but it’s necessary to figure out how much it’ll cost to ensure you’re profiting from your efforts.
The 6 Best Hard Money Lenders of 2025 (+ Interest Rates & Fees)
Choosing the best hard money lender for your investment project can be tricky. We did the research that will guide you to the best financing options for your particular needs.
How to Write a Real Estate Investment Business Plan in 12 Steps
Buying your first investment property is an incredible thrill, but whether you want to fix and flip or buy and hold, you need to have a solid real estate investment business plan.
Career Path
all in Career Path →McKissock Learning Review: Pricing, Features, Pros & Cons (2025)
Do you see CE as opportunity for professional development and lifelong learning? We took McKissock Learning out for a test drive to find out how the educational platform, features, and pricing stack up.
The Top 9 Real Estate Agent Skills of Successful Agents
Everyone seems to have a different opinion on which skills will actually translate to agent success in 2023. We’ll walk you through the nine skills we learned to build our own careers in real estate and how you can bolster them in your own business.
10 Real Estate Mastermind Groups Every Agent Should Join Today
These days, a lot of “secret” mastermind groups now have tens of thousands of members, but only a handful of posts per month. That’s why we decided to dig a little deeper and find active groups where agents are sharing tips, tricks, memes, referrals, or just a shoulder to cry on when a deal goes south.
13 Jobs You Can Get With a Real Estate License
Did you know that a real estate license opens the door to a number of different careers?
Enterprise Budgeting
all in Enterprise Budgeting →The Average Real Estate Broker Salary for Every State
Figuring out how much money a typical real estate broker makes is like trying to catch lightning in a bottle. But we’ve got some great tools and information to break it all down.
9 Common Mistakes New Broker-Owners Make (+ How to Avoid Them)
Establishing a solid foundation for your brokerage is not just a recommendation—it's the key to long-term sustainability. By understanding these nine essential aspects, you can position yourself as a trusted broker and ensure the growth and viability of your new business.
How to Estimate Real Estate Brokerage Expenses
Want to open your own brokerage? Let's get your budget in order! We break each cost category down, explain it in detail, and help you estimate your revenue and complete your accounting plan.
Foreclosures
all in Foreclosures →How Smart Investors Decipher & Respond to Real Estate Market Cycles
If you want to become a savvy real estate investor, you need to know what market stage your area is in or entering.
The 11 Best Real Estate Prospecting Letter Templates
Check out our comprehensive list of letter templates to send to buyers, FSBOs, owners of expired listings, and more. Plus we share actionable tips you can use to write your own lead-generating copy.
Property Marketing
all in Property Marketing →The 6 Best Virtual Staging Software & Virtual Staging Guide in 2025
Dive into our pro tips and top picks of the best virtual staging software to transform listings, boost buyer interest, and sell faster.
How to Do a Comparative Market Analysis: A Step-by-Step Guide
Conducting accurate, consistent property valuations isn’t easy, and most agents aren’t taught this skill in their real estate classes. We’ll walk you through the entire process and give you a template to get you started.
How to Write Creative Real Estate Listing Descriptions (+ Examples)
In this step-by-step guide, we'll tackle the five crucial elements of a killer listing description, how to create them yourself, and examples of agents who have mastered this task.
18 Clever Real Estate Marketing Ideas
Looking for more marketing ideas to grow your business? We've gathered our best tips as well as links to our deep-dive strategy articles, buyer’s guides, and scripts so you can start transforming your business today.
Rentals
all in Rentals →How to Make Money as a Real Estate Agent: 11 Strategies to Earn More
It’s been rough out there lately, but don't worry—I've got your back! I’ll share nine awesome tips on how to make money as a real estate agent, even when things aren't exactly booming.
8 Red-hot Real Estate Niches That Can Double Your GCI
Learn how to take advantage of today’s historic market shifts. When looking for a niche to optimize your marketing strategies and recession-proof your real estate business, it’s important to keep in mind those who are most likely to need your services.
Short Sales
all in Short Sales →How to Choose a Home Inspector: A Playbook for Investors
To ensure a property is a wise investment and free from costly surprises, you should hire a professional home inspector to complete a thorough evaluation.
How to Hire a Property Manager in 8 Steps
Investors benefit from hiring a property manager to handle maintenance and daily responsibilities, allowing them to focus on more investments and personal interests.
6 Best Real Estate Investing Apps
Know more about the best real estate investing apps through this guide. Discover their pros and cons and pricing to find the right app.
Commercial Property: How to Buy Commercial Real Estate
Are you thinking of buying commercial real estate (CRE), but feel overwhelmed at the thought of all the steps that are involved?
International Real Estate Investing: Everything You Need to Know
Are you interested in international real estate investing? Our ultimate guide will help you invest wisely and earn passive income.
Selling a House With Tenants in 5 Steps: A How-to for Investors
Selling a house with tenants? Explore the 5 steps to navigate the process, understand your options, and work with tenants to get it sold.