realestate

A financially independent real-estate investor shares his ‘recession-proof’ strategy and the renovation that improved his cash flow by hundreds of dollars a month

Kent He increased rent by $550 a month by adding a bedroom to his affordable housing unit.His ‘recession-proof’ investment strategy involves operating Airbnbs and affordable housing units.Benefits to investing in affordable housing include predictable, reliable income.When Kent He’s Section 8 tenant moved out of his single-family home in Fairfield, Alabama…

One real-estate investor explains how she’s planning to optimize her portfolio and improve her returns without buying more property in 2025

Dana Bull plans to optimize her real estate portfolio in 2025 rather than acquiring more properties.She aims to increase revenue by focusing on insurance, taxes, and renovation costs.With insurance costs on the rise, any investor can benefit from shopping around.Dana Bull isn’t looking to acquire any more properties in 2025.The…

Insider Today: Real-estate status symbols

But first: Parents, beware of August.If this was forwarded to you, sign up here. Download Insider’s app here.This week’s dispatchParents, it’s not you. It’s August.Have you noticed that your family is on edge lately? Between the thunderstorms, the heat, the last of the summer vacations, and the long list of…