Guides, data, and analysis for rental property investors. No fluff — just the numbers and strategies that actually matter.
Cap rate ranges by city, what affects cap rates, and where to find 6%+ markets. Data from 775 US cities.
The cap rate formula with 3 real-world examples using actual city data. Common mistakes to avoid and free calculator.
The 20 best cities for rental property investing, ranked by cap rate and cash flow potential across 775 markets.
We tested the 1% rule against 775 US cities. Here's what we found and what to use instead.
Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat — with real numbers, examples, and a free BRRRR calculator.
Your actual ROI on invested capital. Formula, real examples, and how it differs from cap rate.
Maximize your tax savings. 11 deductions landlords can claim including depreciation, mortgage interest, and more.
A step-by-step framework to analyze any rental property deal. Cap rate, cash flow, and deal-breaker checks.
How the program works for landlords, pros and cons, and which cities have the strongest Section 8 demand.
How to invest remotely — market selection, building a team, property management, and the best markets.
Qualify based on property income, not personal income. How DSCR loans work, requirements, and rates.
When negative cash flow makes sense and when it doesn't. The math behind appreciation vs cash flow investing.
Every cost broken down — down payment, closing costs, reserves, rehab. 3 real scenarios from $25K to $65K entry.
Why most ROI numbers are misleading. 4 types of return compared on the same property with real math.
12 expense categories with dollar ranges. Total expense ratio and stress-test scenarios.
Top 10 and bottom 5 states ranked by taxes, landlord laws, cap rates, and growth.
11 proven methods from MLS to driving for dollars. Cost, hit rate, and how each works.
Conventional, DSCR, FHA, VA, hard money, seller financing, HELOC — compared side by side.
Full cost breakdown, when to hire, red flags, and the break-even point.
7-step screening process, legal requirements, and red flags that predict problems.
Side-by-side comparison of returns, leverage, taxes, and liquidity with 10-year math.
4 strategies, FHA financing, and a full duplex example with the math.
27.5-year schedule, cost segregation, and how depreciation creates paper losses.
Regional averages, top 10 highest, top 10 lowest, and how to interpret cap rates.
The complete guide to capitalization rate — formula, step-by-step examples, what's a good cap rate, and common mistakes investors make.
Two essential metrics that tell very different stories about your investment. Learn when to use each and why they sometimes disagree.
Where the 1% rule came from, which cities still pass it, and what to use instead when the math doesn't add up.
Data-driven rankings based on cap rates, population growth, tax rates, and price-to-income ratios across 300 US markets.
Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat — how to build a rental portfolio by recycling your capital. Full walkthrough with numbers.