Investing
Page 1 of 13Why 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 →25 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?
Best Real Estate Company to Work For in 2025
Discover the best real estate company to work for. Find out which firms offer top compensation, culture, and growth opportunities.
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.
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 →11 Best Real Estate Prospecting Letter Templates for 2025
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.
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.
Property Marketing
all in Property Marketing →32 Open House Food Ideas, Recipes & Pairings To Sell Listings
Attract buyers and elevate their experience with delicious, easy-to-serve open house food ideas that leave a lasting, inviting impression.
5 Open House Apps Agents Use to Get More Leads in 2025
If you’re still using pen and paper as sign-in sheets for your open houses, it’s time to step out of the Stone Age!
250+ Real Estate Words to Market Your Next Listing
Throughout your real estate career, you’ll write countless property listing descriptions.
Real Estate Farming: How to Become the Go-to Agent in Your Neighborhood
Real estate farming is a lead generation and marketing strategy agents use to generate consistent business from a specific geographic area. Learn more in our complete guide.
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 →6 Best Home Equity Sharing Companies in 2025
A home equity agreement or investment (HEA or HEI) is a unique strategy to leverage the equity you have in your home instead of taking on more debt.
Best Real Estate Virtual Assistant Companies for 2025
As a real estate agent, you’re responsible for what feels like a million different facets of your business — from bookkeeping and marketing to building relationships and closing deals.
Ownerly vs Zillow: A Detailed Comparison for 2025
See our in-depth analysis of Ownerly vs Zillow for the best home valuation. We compare pricing, data sources, and reliability to help you decide.
6 Best Credit Cards for Real Estate Agents in 2025
It is incredibly smart to have a business credit card as a real estate agent.
6 Best Fix and Flip Loans in 2025
When you need to finance a house flip, you need a loan that offers a repayment term that fits your project timeline, can close quickly, and, of course, doesn’t have unrealistic eligibility requirements.
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.