The word on the street is recession.

April 15^th is creeping up on us. Many people procrastinate on tax filing (don’t worry, some of us are guilty, too!), but there’s little room for investors to make the same mistake. Dread and procrastination are holding you back in more ways than one.

When people seek a hassle-free, ready-to-move-in solution, they turn to new construction. The allure of pristine siding, spotless floors, and that unmistakable 'new house' scent is undeniable. Many are drawn to new construction not just for its contemporary aesthetics and conveniences, but also for the promise of being the first owner.

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.

Do you find investing in real estate boring? If so, you’re on the right track. As a society, we’ve largely come to think of boredom as bad where busyness is lauded. Make no mistake – we’re not talking about the boredom that comes from laziness. It instead comes from avoiding impulsive decision-making based on hype, flash-in-the-pan opportunities that don’t provide financial stability.

The real estate market is tough to predict in the best of times, and reports show it’s harder now than ever. The market isn’t behaving as we’d expect –throwing a wrench in our ability to make accurate predictions. But don’t worry! Just because we won’t be looking at 2025 predictions doesn’t mean investors are left flying blind.

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.