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.

Inexperienced investors are more likely to rely on their own sense of logic and reason instead of following tried-and-true financial advice. After all, certain investment strategies seem strange and counterintuitive to the uninitiated. But make no mistake – our instincts are prone to lead us astray regarding financial wisdom.

With the 2024 Paris Olympic Games underway, we’re enamored with the Olympian spirit. Truly, fewer people are more resilient and dedicated on the planet! But as hard as these athletes train with blood, sweat, and tears, not everyone will win the gold. There will be failure and heartbreak.

Morgan Stanley recently called homeowners “strong hands” in the real estate market. Strong hands refer to those with the financial means and capacity to hold onto their assets long-term. They withstand market volatility and downturns.

This year, you might have heard some discouraging things about the real estate market. Naysayers have debated the feasibility of SFR investing when real estate prices are at an all-time high. Various legislative efforts might change the real estate landscape. Here’s the thing – it’s not that real estate investing is a bad idea. It’s more about perspective.

Insurance is one of society’s necessary evils. So many times, paying our premiums seems like a waste…until we have to make a claim, that is! Whether we like it or not, property insurance is an unavoidable expense in real estate investing. And with insurance premiums set to hit a record high in 2024, investors are feeling the cash flow squeeze.

If you search the Internet for “worst renter stories” or terms like it, you’re bound for hours of jaw-dropping, stomach-churning entertainment. It’s like watching a train wreck. And while as fun as a bit of schadenfreude can be, no real estate investor goes into this business wanting their own horror story.

If you want to lose your mind, try to keep up with all the predictions being made about the real estate market. Doing so is exhausting. Even if some interpretations and predictions have merit, they’re just that – predictions. In many ways, the headlines are designed to scare us. Navigating news on the real estate market is frustrating: full of mixed messages and emotionally charged rhetoric.

And for every opinion you see, you’ll find one to counter it. 

So, how do we move forward without fear as real estate investors? After all, we don't have time to be paralyzed by every doom-and-gloom headline. You're in luck - here are the secrets to fearless real estate investing.

Maybe you’re new to this real estate investment thing. You’ve heard about a “buy and hold” strategy, and you’re wondering… how long do you really have to hold a property? Many of our investors are in it for the long haul, but even buy-and-hold investors know the value of a good exit strategy.