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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…
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…
Prosecutors accused luxury real-estate agents Oren and Tal Alexander of sex trafficking this month.They are the latest in a series of top figures in real estate accused of sexual abuse or harassment.Some in the industry say its structure, partying, and cult of personality are all partly to blame.The Alexander brothers,…
Steve Lewis has experience with both 15- and 30-year mortgages โ and if he buys more investment properties in the future, he says he’d pick the shorter-term loan every time.The very first property he bought โ a condo in New Jersey โ was his primary residence for 14 years.”The first…
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…
It’s chaos from the very start when Trenton Miller swings open the wooden doors of a four-bedroom home in McLean, Virginia, a suburb of Washington DC.Miller, a 19-year-old real-estate agent, takes the viewer on a frantic jog through all three floors of the $3.4 million property.He plays rock-paper-scissors with himself…
In 2012, Instagram didn’t have video, the housing market was cautiously celebrating signs of recovery from the crash of 2008, and Ryan Serhant made his debut on Bravo’s reality television show, “Million Dollar Listing New York.”On the show, one of the early real-estate reality series of its kind, viewers followed…
Bali has long been a popular vacation destination known for its beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, and rich culture.In recent years, the Indonesian island has become especially popular with digital nomads and those looking to escape city life. More and more foreigners are interested in owning property in Bali, either for…