Whether you’re underwriting a potential acquisition or deciding whether to hold, sell, or 1031 into something else, the math matters just as much as the motivation. We cover the analytical side of real estate decisions: cap rates, IRR, cost basis, 1031 exchange rules, and how to think about hold/sell decisions.
Very few vacation rental owners know how to properly value their STR investment. Ask a typical Airbnb host how much their property is worth, and they’ll probably reference nearby home sales—even if those comparables aren’t…
The rental property market in 2026 looks nothing like it did five years ago. Interest rates that once seemed impossible are now the new normal. Insurance premiums have doubled in some markets. Property values have…
Are you curious about the IRR formula because you want to model expected returns from a potential real estate investment? Maybe you just sold a rental property and are wondering how to calculate your all-in…
While this is clearly not an exhaustive list of all 1031 exchange rules, it’s a great place to start. Section 1031 of the tax code has been around since the 1930s and the IRS has…
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…