How to Buy Real Estate with No Money Out of Pocket (My Proven Formula) What if I told you that you can buy real estate with zero dollars out of your pocket—and that I’ve done it repeatedly? Most people think they need a big bank account to get started in real estate. That’s simply not...
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The Phoenix Housing Market Isn’t Crashing—It’s Evolving Right now, downtown Phoenix is giving away four months of free rent. Entire buildings are sitting empty, and developers are panicking just to get people through the door. At first glance, this looks like the beginning of a crash. But go just 10 miles north and the story...
What Google Searches Say About the Real Economy (And Why It Matters) Let’s take a break from talking about housing for a minute and talk about real life. Not numbers on a spreadsheet or soundbites from the Fed. I mean what people are actually thinking about, stressed about, and searching for online. Because when you...
The Real Economy vs. the Reported Economy
July 18, 20250
The Disconnect Between the Headlines and Your Wallet The headlines say we’re in a strong economy. The unemployment rate sits at just 4%, and job growth reports have been surprisingly positive. But if you’ve looked at your bank account, your credit card bill, or tried finding stable full-time work recently, you probably feel like you’re...
Are We Entering a Buyer’s Market? The U.S. housing market is sending mixed signals in 2025—and if you’re a real estate investor or a first-time buyer, you’ve probably noticed it. Inventory is up.Buyer activity is down. And it’s not playing out the way we’re used to seeing during the typical peak listing season. So, what’s...
Why Rent Control Makes Housing Worse (What Really Works) When a city like New York proposes sweeping rent control and massive public housing expansion, it often sparks headlines and heated debate. But beneath the political talking points lies a simple truth: the very policies meant to help renters can actually make housing more expensive and...
Florida Housing Market 2025: A Strategic Outlook for Real Estate Investors The Florida housing market has long been a magnet for both institutional capital and everyday investors. With its favorable tax structure, warm climate, and strong in-migration, it seemed like a can’t-miss play for years. But in 2025, the landscape has shifted. We’re entering a...
