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Freddie Mac's 30-year rate hit 7.03% in late September 2026. We run one Indianapolis rental at two 2026 rates and cover what beginners can do now.
Read Guide →Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat. The 70% rule, refinance seasoning rules, and a full worked example with real numbers.
Read Guide →Self-managing takes 10-20+ hours a week. Co-hosts charge 8-25% of revenue. A full cost and time breakdown with a worked example.
Read Guide →ADR, dynamic pricing, RevPAN, and a full worked example showing why higher occupancy doesn't always mean higher cash flow.
Read Guide →Eligible veterans can house hack a 2-4 unit property with $0 down. Funding fees, occupancy rules, and a full worked example vs FHA.
Read Guide →We ran the real numbers on self-managing vs hiring a property manager in 2026. Fees, hidden costs, time required, and when each option wins.
Read Guide →How to house hack a duplex in 2026. FHA financing, the new investor restriction law, state-by-state zoning rules, and a real worked example with numbers.
Read Guide →Step-by-step tenant screening guide. Credit checks, background checks, income verification, and legal requirements, with real cost data.
Read Guide →Free interactive STR calculator with guide. Enter your nightly rate, occupancy, platform fees, and expenses to see monthly income, net cash flow, and breakeven occupancy.
Read Guide →We ran the numbers on what income you actually need to house hack in 2026. FHA rules, real salary examples, and the calculation most beginners skip.
Read Guide →The fastest filter in real estate investing. Learn what the 1% rule means, how to calculate it in seconds, and when to use or ignore it. Includes real examples from 5 US markets.
Read Guide →Find the best US cities to buy your first rental property in 2026. We analyzed cap rates, cash flow potential, and entry costs across 30+ markets to help beginners pick the right city.
Read Guide →Two metrics, two very different answers. Learn exactly what cap rate and cash-on-cash return each measure, when they diverge, and how to use both together to analyze any rental property deal.
Read Guide →Understand which metric is more important for your rental property investment strategy. A deep dive into when to prioritize cash flow versus cap rate.
Read Guide →Calculate your house hacking savings and start building wealth with minimal capital. Learn how living in one unit while renting the others can eliminate your housing costs.
Read Guide →Step-by-step guide to calculating cap rate with real examples and best practices. Master the most important metric in real estate investing.
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