Morris Invest’s Real Estate Wisdom: A Blog for Savvy Investors
Record-Breaking Gap Between U.S. Home Sellers and Buyers Hits 500k
The U.S. housing market is facing a significant gap between those selling homes and those looking to purchase a property, with 500,000 more properties listed for sale compared to the number of buyers. Discover why this is the case and how you can benefit from it as a real estate investor.
The Complete Guide to 1031 Exchanges in Real Estate: Rules, Benefits, and Process
To significantly increase profitability and defer thousands in capital gains taxes, real estate investors turn to the 1031 exchange. Dive in to learn more about this tax strategy, how the process works, what the 1031 exchange rules are, and more.
Mortgage Applications and Pending Home Sales Plunge as Housing Supply Rises
As the spring housing season wraps up this month, a number of prospective buyers and sellers are held back as both pending home sales and mortgage applications continue on a downward trend.
Understanding Rent Increase Notices: How to Properly Notify Your Tenant
There are many moving parts to being a landlord, and rent increase notices are one of them. Because of this, it’s important to become well-versed in crafting rent increase letters and also know the proper way to deliver them to your tenants. Dive in to learn more about what steps you should take to inform your tenant that the rent will increase.
Tax Reform Bill Dubbed “Debt Time Bomb” Offers Key Wins for Real Estate Sector
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act with a 215-214 vote after last-minute changes swayed GOP opposition. While the bill faces criticism for having fiscal red flags, it includes provisions favorable to the real estate sector, such as 100% bonus depreciation, the QBI deduction, and 1031 like-kind exchanges.
Housing Market Struggles as Mortgage Rates Reach Highest Level in Three Months
The spring season, the busiest time of the year for home purchases, just took another hit as mortgage rates rose to a three-month high this week. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage reached 6.86% as of May 22nd, up from 6.81% the previous week. Dive in to find out exactly how this is impacting the housing market.
Calculating ROI: Tools and Techniques for Real Estate Investors
When considering a rental property, one of your key concerns should be whether it will yield a return on investment (ROI) that makes sense financially. This is why calculating your ROI is essential when evaluating a deal. That said, dive in to get the more details so you’re prepared to put ROI metrics to work!
Economic Optimism Rises with Tariff Rate Cuts Despite Risk of Currency War
U.S.-China trade talks in Switzerland secure 90-day tariff rate cuts, boosting economic outlook despite looming risks of a currency war.
Fed Pauses Key Interest Rate as Trade War Creates Economic Uncertainty
The Fed rate meeting resulted in its benchmark interest rate being held steady at 4.25-4.5%. A cut was not in the forecast while the current inflation rate continues to run above target. The FOMC is taking a “wait and see” approach as they navigate the uncertain economic landscape that could be shaped by the current trade war.
How to Screen Tenants and Conduct Rental Inspections to Keep Your ROI on Track
Safeguarding your rental should be top priority, and your first line of defense in doing so would be to learn how to screen tenants and conduct rental property inspections. These two elements are the key to protecting the property itself and your cash flow, which, in turn, safeguards your return on investment (ROI).
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