Learn real estate investing
From deal sourcing to exit—basics for new investors and deep-dives for building your portfolio and path to financial freedom.
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Jump to a stage in the investment lifecycle. Each topic has articles and videos for your level.
Deal Sourcing
Finding opportunities: MLS vs off-market, search strategies, deal flow.
2 articles
Deal Analysis
Evaluating deals: underwriting, cap rate, cash flow, risk scoring.
2 articles
Acquisition & Ownership
Buying and structuring: financing, entities/LLCs, co-ownership.
Operations
Running properties: tenants, leases, maintenance, expenses.
Portfolio Management
Tracking, performance, refinancing, tax optimization.
2 articles
Exit
1031, sale process, benchmarks, when to exit, reinvesting.
1 article
Start here
New to real estate investing? Follow this path to learn the basics.
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What is cap rate? (5 min)
A quick introduction to capitalization rate and how investors use it to compare properties.
Real estate investing 101
Foundations: what residential investing is, key terms, and how to get informed as a new investor.
Exit strategies deep-dive
When to sell, 1031 exchanges, and how to plan your exit for long-term wealth.
Path to financial freedom with real estate
Goals, milestones, and building passive income through residential investing.
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Path to financial freedom with real estate
Goals, milestones, and building passive income through residential investing.
Managing your portfolio
Track performance, refinancing opportunities, and tax optimization across multiple properties.
Exit strategies deep-dive
When to sell, 1031 exchanges, and how to plan your exit for long-term wealth.
How to read a deal score in Prop Cafe
Use deal scoring and risk assessment to compare opportunities quickly.
Real estate investing 101
Foundations: what residential investing is, key terms, and how to get informed as a new investor.
MLS vs off-market: where to find deals
Where investors find opportunities and how to build deal flow.
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