It’s surprising how many real estate investors get their rental property cost basis wrong—even experienced ones. The confusion usually starts with not understanding that cost basis, adjusted cost basis, and depreciation basis are three different…
In our experience, consistently positive guest reviews are the best way to increase vacation rental bookings and command higher nightly rents—whether you’re operating short-term rentals (STRs), medium-term rentals (MTRs), or a mix of both. One…
We’ve watched with great interest as real estate crowdfunding platforms like Fundrise, RealtyMogul, PeerStreet, CrowdStreet, Patch of Land, and many others have evolved since the 2012 JOBS Act made it possible to raise debt and…
**Last updated: March 2026** On a backpacking trip not too long ago, my wife and I finished up a long running conversation about where to invest in a vacation property. Or at least we thought…