Monthly Archives: October 2024

Global technology leaders including Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft are increasingly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into their product offerings. The substantial energy consumption associated with AI training and operation has raised concerns about the environmental impact, particularly regarding GHG emissions[1]. Should investors demand these companies disclose their energy […]

In This Article Recently, we shared “8 Reasons Why REITs Are More Rewarding Than Rentals.” In short, studies show that REITs earn 2% to 4% higher annual returns than private real estate. There are eight reasons for this: REITs enjoy huge economies of scale. They can grow externally.  They can […]

Want to know how to flip a house in 2024? We brought on a rookie with a real-life deal to walk through every beginner step of flipping houses so you can go out and make money, too! We know Rene Hosman as our community manager here at BiggerPockets, but she’s […]

You can attack financial independence from one of two angles. You can create a strict timeline for achieving FIRE, or you can calculate your FIRE number and take your time with it. Which approach works best, and should you ever move the goalposts? Stay tuned to find out! Welcome back […]

In the realm of finance, cognitive biases profoundly influence investor decision-making. Among these biases, confirmation bias remains particularly pervasive. Confirmation bias is the inclination to favor information that aligns with pre-existing beliefs while discounting contradictory evidence. Confirmation bias is exacerbated by echo chambers on social media platforms, where algorithm-driven content […]

In This Article Key Takeaways Despite unpredictable mortgage rates, high-end real estate markets in cities like Seattle, Los Angeles, and San Jose are experiencing a surge in listings and sales, moving closer to pre-pandemic activity levels. With interest rates expected to decline, cash-rich and rate-locked homeowners are re-entering the market, […]

Which generation is taking control of the housing market? With Baby Boomers sitting on an enormous amount of equity-based wealth, younger generations now have to do their part to get in the game, but who is faring best? Gen Z is hungry to get into homeownership, but with their high […]

“Lake Effect” cash flow is starting to make landlords rich in this under-the-radar region of the United States. For the past few decades, mainstream real estate investing platforms have almost forgotten this region, and we’ve even overlooked it a few times. Here, landlords can buy affordable homes, make serious cash […]

Want to know how to find off-market properties WITHOUT cold calling and talking to sellers all day? Where is the best place to find furniture for your short-term rental or Airbnb? Is real estate wholesaling nearing its end as buyers and sellers get frustrated with these middlemen? It’s another Rookie […]

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