Investing
Page 1 of 14Why 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 →15 Real Estate Flyer Examples & Templates to Boost Your GCI
Flyers play an active (and visible) role in most top producers’ marketing strategies. Let us help you build your vault of well-designed, easily editable templates for events, listings, recruiting clients, and more.
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.
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 →Real Estate Accounting Guide 2025: Best Practices and Tips
Real estate accounting isn’t why you got into this business.
Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT): Ultimate Guide
Learn everything you need to know about Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), from what it is to how to invest in it.
6 Best Investment Property Loans for 2025
An investment property loan is any type of financing you use to buy or refinance a property that generates income, like a rental property (single-family home or a multifamily property) or a commercial property.
6 Best Real Estate Accounting Software for 2025
Whether you’re a real estate agent, part of a team, or an investor, it’s essential to have the right tools to manage your business finances.
How to Find Real Estate Investors to Work With (in Any Market)
The key for investor-friendly agents is to find the right real estate investors who will consistently close deals in any economic conditions and in your local market.
10 Best Cities for Real Estate Investments in 2025
Rising interest rates, shifting population demographics, and local economic development are reshaping the best cities for real estate investments in 2025.