Many people think they’re above falling for a scam. And while we would all hope that’s
the case, these scammers become increasingly sophisticated. AI tools only make it
more challenging to tell facts from fiction, and we’d best believe they’re using every
avenue to fleece their victims!

Early retirement. The prize many real estate investors have their eyes on. If they can generate enough passive income to make up for an active career, they’ve made it. 

The word on the street is recession.

Investing in real estate comes with a dizzying number of options. Passive or active? Residential or commercial? Single-family or multifamily? Which market? While many decisions come down to personal preference or investment strategy, some are less subjective.

Remote real estate investing is one of the best ways to leverage your unique circumstances to build wealth. While some consider out-of-state investing too risky, we know better. When investors are intentional and targeted, they can benefit from the difference in costs between markets, increased demand, and better overall market stability than their local market.

A recent report from the National Association of Realtors demonstrates some interesting statistics:

By the time you read this, we’ll likely have the election results in hand. But right now, as these words form, we’re still on the eve of Election Day. No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, the election season has caused its fair share of stress and uncertainties. We’re not here to discuss individual candidates, make predictions, or make a political statement.

Business Insider reports that fraud within the real estate industry is on the rise. This increase is likely a reaction to a somewhat hostile housing environment. Buyers and sellers are feeling desperate, and that desperation is something unsavory characters will take advantage of. Unfortunately, these aren’t all scams we can see a mile away.

Although we know that investing in real estate online offers unprecedented access to the many potentially lucrative markets and opportunities, it isn’t a sure thing. Unfortunately, as with any business, there are those out there looking to make a quick buck – even if it comes at the expense of honest investors who worked hard to get where they are.

The majority of the time, when you see something involving “rentals” and “scams,” most people are expecting to find landlord horror stories and tales of tenants being mistreated. The real estate investor, the landlord or the property manager, in most cases, are the villains of the story. But did you know that there are would-be renters out there looking to take advantage of landlords and real estate investors?