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Rents are down nationwide, and it’s landlords who have to watch the bottom line. But the reality is rents are still elevated long term, and many renters still can’t afford to buy. Demand isn’t disappearing. 👉 It’s shifting. The investors who adjust will be fine: • Focus on occupancy over peak rent • Keep good tenants in place • Control expenses wherever possible Do your numbers survive softer rents and higher expenses?

🔨 Buy a fixer upper It’s the fastest way to build equity and start investing for your future If you’re feeling priced out of the market as a first-time buyer… here’s a strategy that could change everything: buy the worst house in the best area. 🛠️ A fixer upper can help you build equity fast, avoid bidding wars, and make the space your own — all while getting into a great neighborhood. You don’t need perfect. You need potential. Follow @wearejamieandsarah & @biggerpockets for more real estate investing tips.

Would you buy this house? 👀 Follow @sharontseung, @seanlovesrealestate, and @BiggerPockets for more real estate investing stories.

Is it a Tsunami? Nope, but it will impact the market over time.

North Carolina is the 3rd fastest-growing state in the U.S. More people. More jobs. More housing demand. Which market are you watching right now?

If you had $1,000 and bad credit, here’s how you’d still get started: • Go to every local real estate meetup you can find • Tell people you’re an investor. Doors open faster than you think • Analyze deals every day so the numbers stop feeling scary • Learn multiple deal-finding strategies and commit to one None of this requires a lot of money. All of it builds momentum. The difference between people who watch real estate content and people who do deals is simple: Action. What would you do in this situation?

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If a 20% down payment on a rental feels out of reach, get creative. 💡 For a lower down payment, turn your primary residence into a rental after you move out, or ask a lender about vacation home financing. For higher cash flow, focus on design. A strong design theme can help your Airbnb stand out and command higher nightly rates. 👉 Follow @itskayav and @biggerpockets for more real estate investing content.

Real estate will be impacted by the war in Iran. Rising oil prices are increasing inflation concerns, which take bond yields and mortgage rates up with them. Except a slower market with increased downward pressure on prices as long as oil stays this high. 😠

2026 is looking like the best buying opportunity in over a decade. But the investors who win in moments like this usually have two things: The right network. And the right tools. That’s why BiggerPockets Pro members get access to Pro Perks—exclusive savings negotiated on behalf of our 3M-member investor community. Through new partners like @kiavi_inc, LendingOne, and @SteadilyInsure Pro members unlock discounts across the real estate lifecycle. Altogether, Pro Perks deliver about $5,000 in potential annual value, helping investors keep more money in their pockets and in their portfolios. And at $32.50/month, many members find Pro more than pays for itself through the savings alone. Learn more at biggerpockets.com/pro-perks.

A real lesson in using debt to build wealth. 💰 Matt’s doing it the right way. Smart leverage. Cash-flowing assets. Long-term thinking. Follow rental.cashflow and @BiggerPockets for more real estate investing insights.

How much house can you afford if you make $23/hour? Follow @investarters and @biggerpockets for more real estate investing tips.

AI is reshaping the labor market. There's some speculation that this the early stages of a “white-collar recession”, where high earning jobs are impacted the most. The real question is how fast this shift happens, and which jobs change first. Are you concerned about how AI could affect the labor market?

With housing costs rising, buy a small multifamily instead of a starter home and have tenants reduce your cost of living! Follow @psebastienb and @biggerpockets for more real estate investing insights, strategies, and stories from investors in the field.

New builds cheaper than resold? Builders are looking to ways to improve affordability. They’ll stack upgrades or closing cost help. For investors that means the deal isn’t always obvious in the listing. You have to track leads, stages, next steps, etc. Because the best discount might be hiding in the fine print. Get 50% your first month at REsimpli.com/biggerpockets.

A cost segregation study breaks your property into smaller components and assigns them shorter depreciation schedules. Instead of writing everything off over 27.5 years, items like flooring, appliances, and lighting can be depreciated much faster. ✅ That accelerated depreciation can create large tax deductions. 👉 If you want to use one of the biggest tax strategies in real estate, visit costsegregationguys.com.

Homebuyers are sidelined…but so are sellers. This keeps prices in balanced but will keep the market very slow and could even cause it to slow further. Not good for the market or industry but also not a crash. If anyone stats saying there’s gonna be a crash without addressing the supply side, send them to me.

Most investors try to grow returns by buying more property. Smart investors protect margins first. That’s why we expanded BiggerPockets Pro Perks. Members-only savings on vetted partner products across the real estate lifecycle, pre-negotiated for our 3M-investor community. • Up to $2,000/year toward DSCR loan closing costs from LendingOne • $1,250 off upfront fees for fix-and-flip and bridge loans from Kiavi • 5% off landlord insurance premiums from Steadily (up to $256/year) That’s ~$4,500+ per year in potential value on lending and insurance alone. Across all Pro Perks, that’s ~$5,000+ in potential annual value, and for many members, Pro pays for itself more than 12x over. Become a BiggerPockets Pro member to save on your biggest investing expenses. Go to biggerpockets.com/pro-perks to unlock savings today.

Cashflow is possible! These five housing markets combine strong long-term fundamentals with solid cashflow potential. Did #1 surprise you?📍 Drop the city you're investing in this year.

Running a short-term rental isn’t just about buying the property. Behind every profitable STR is a system for managing leads, tasks, guest communication, and operations. That’s where tools like REsimpli come in. They help investors keep everything organized so deals, bookings, opportunities, and important timelines don’t fall through the cracks. Visit REsimpli.com/biggerpockets for 50% off your first month.