Good landlord decisions are grounded in actual numbers, not gut feel or cocktail-party comparisons. We cover the metrics that matter, things like return on equity, RevPAR, IRR, cap rate, and more with real formulas, worked examples, and honest context for when to use each metric.
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…
When it comes to real estate investing, there’s a metric for every situation. Knowing when to use return on equity instead of cash on cash for example, is the sign of an educated investor. In…
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…
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…