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Best Cities for Real Estate Investment by GRM (Price/Rent Ratio) in Q4 2024

Best Cities for Real Estate Investment by GRM (Price/Rent Ratio) in Q4 2024

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Nov 22, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, Spark Blog | 27 comments

The Big Picture On The Best Cities for Real Estate Investment By GRM: As of the start of Q4 2024, the national average GRM in the U.S. stands at 13.78, though this figure varies significantly across different regions, highlighting the importance of local market...
Does Rent Go Down In A Recession: Rents & Home Values

Does Rent Go Down In A Recession: Rents & Home Values

by Kathy Fettke | Last updated Nov 7, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, Spark Blog | 6 comments

The Big Picture On Whether Rent Goes Down In A Recession: During recessions, home values often decline due to decreased demand, while rents tend to remain stable or even increase, as more people opt to rent instead of buy. Recession’s impact on rents varies by...
Least Landlord-Friendly States: Top 10 in the US

Least Landlord-Friendly States: Top 10 in the US

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Oct 15, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Real Estate News, Spark Blog | 25 comments

The Big Picture on The Least Landlord-Friendly Cities and States: Many cities and states have implemented strict eviction processes, making it harder and more time-consuming for landlords to remove non-paying or problematic tenants. Eviction bans, long court delays,...
Real Estate During a Recession – How Stable Are Rental Properties?

Real Estate During a Recession – How Stable Are Rental Properties?

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Oct 14, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News | 12 comments

The Big Picture On Buying Real Estate During a Recession: Real estate, particularly rental properties, tends to be more stable during recessions compared to other investments. While home values may dip slightly, rents remain steady, and demand for rentals can even...
Heat Map: The Hottest Real Estate Markets in Q1 2025

Heat Map: The Hottest Real Estate Markets in Q1 2025

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Apr 30, 2025 | Active Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, Spark Blog | 30 comments

The Big Picture on The Hottest Real Estate Markets: As affordability becomes a concern in larger cities, more buyers are seeking opportunities in smaller towns. These emerging markets offer lower entry prices, attracting remote workers and investors searching for...
How Green & Smart Homes Are Merging… and Starting to Pay Off

How Green & Smart Homes Are Merging… and Starting to Pay Off

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Jul 3, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, Spark Blog | 6 comments

The Big Picture on How Green And Smart Homes Pay Off: Combining green technology with smart home systems can significantly reduce utility bills and improve efficiency. Examples include smart irrigation systems, thermostats, and security systems. Innovations like...
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