When buying rental real estate, where you buy now matters just as much as getting a great deal. Matt Myre, managing editor of the BiggerPockets Blog , shares today’s Headlines about states that are becoming unapproachable for investors due to their politics and what you should look for when trying to avoid bad policies. There are really two main points that contribute to the issue with these states.high taxes and stringent regulations.

Meanwhile, other markets are looking to improve zoning, making a big difference in how cities have developed, and how they are currently priced.When choosing a market to invest in, these are major considerations for new and experienced investors.

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Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett’s much-anticipated annual letter to investors is out. As is customary for the maverick investor, it’s peppered with headline-grabbing statements about Buffett’s disdain for investment advisors and unearned wealth. 

But setting the flashy statements aside, Buffett’s latest letter contains some very valuable information. It’s worth paying attention to, even if you are at the very beginning of your investment journey because it concerns the future of one of the biggest, traditionally most profitable segments of the investment market. 

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Purchasing a home is an extraordinarily expensive process, especially once you add up the down payment, closing costs, and potential relocation expenses. And once you’ve acquired the home, you still need to consider the ongoing taxes, mortgage payments, and associated costs like HOA fees, insurance, and home maintenance costs.

Many people understandably wonder what costs and expenses could be tax-deductible and what additional taxes they may need to pay as part of the homebuying and ownership process. 

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I love telling people that I have been a Brandon Turner copycat when it comes to my real estate investing career. While our backgrounds in finding real estate are a bit different, our stories are quite similar because I followed what Brandon coined the “stack method.”

The stack method is self-explanatory: First, you buy one property, then two, four, six, and eight more, but you start small and scale up gradually over time. In the hopes that you can avoid (or at least laugh at) some of the mistakes I made, here is how I utilized the stack method and my biggest failures along the way.

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There’s a lot that goes into house flipping. You need to choose the right market, negotiate a competitive price, work with the best contractors, and get an agent to help you sell for a profit. 

On top of that, a defined accounting strategy for house flipping is critical to your long-term success. Here’s how to create one.

On top of that, a defined accounting strategy for house flipping is critical to your long-term success. Here’s how to create one.

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Subleasing was frowned upon for a long time, but in today’s era of Airbnb popularity, it’s making a solid comeback and can be a great real estate investment strategy. 

Airbnb arbitrage allows you to rent properties to tenants that you rent from a landlord. You act as the middleman between the owner and tenants and take a piece of the pie without the need to own physical real estate yourself.

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A home inspection doesn’t take long, and understanding the process means it won’t take longer than necessary. But why is a professional home inspection so vital in real estate investment? Here, we’ll explain the home inspection process and answers the essential question: How long should a home inspection take?

As the adage goes, you cannot judge a book by its cover. Successful real estate investors know why it’s wise to avoid judging a property by its paint job. Below the seemingly pristine surface is an incredible array of risks and potential issues.

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If you’re looking to elevate your real estate investing knowledge, expand your contact list, and gain powerful insight into 2024 real estate trends, then you need to be at the places that can make it happen. 

Real estate conferences are the top resource for meeting like-minded people who share your goals. You’ll walk away feeling empowered to make your dreams a reality. 

While we know there are tons of amazing real estate investing conferences going on in 2024, these are the ones we think you’ll want to attend.

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Real estate investments are available in many shapes and sizes, including industrial real estate investing. This is not the most common form of real estate investing, but it has a lot of potential when done right, and can be a great opportunity to diversify your investments.

Understanding Industrial Real Estate

Investing in industrial real estate involves purchasing, managing, and eventually selling properties. Like residential real estate investing, the goal is a great ROI, but you’ll cater to industrial tenants versus people looking for a place to live.Many renters looking for industrial space need distribution space, but not all do. The key is understanding the demographic where you plan to invest and their pain points.

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HBO’s seminal series The Wire put Baltimore’s plight on the map, with crime and urban blight running amok. Now, 16 years after that show ended, it seems little has changed from the city it depicted. The situation has become so desperate that the city is selling off dilapidated buildings for f $1. However, before you dig out the loose change in your pocket to snag a townhouse, remember there are caveats.

There were almost 15,000 abandoned homes in Baltimore as of 2022, blighting the landscape, and Mayor Brandon Scott—as first reported in Bloomberg—is offering up 200 of them virtually free to encourage investors to help transform the beleaguered city. It echoes an initiative that helped change Baltimore in the 1970s. 

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Why rent when you can buy? Luxury retailers are booming and using their extra cash to buy up highly coveted retail spaces across the U.S. and Europe. 

Prada bought the building where its Fifth Avenue store is located for $425 million, while LVMH is said to be in talks to purchase the building where Bergdorf Goodman, a men’s store, is located. 

Meanwhile, Gucci and Balenciaga’s parent company, Kering, bought a property on Fifth Avenue for $963 million, expanding its real estate portfolio, which already includes landmark properties in Paris and Tokyo.

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