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PetScreening Unveils The State of Pets in Rental Housing Report

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Survey of 1,715 Rental-Housing Professionals Underscores Current Trends and Challenges PetScreening®, which offers the rental housing industry’s first and leading pet policy management software at no charge to property owners and managers, announced it has released The State of Pets in Rental Housing Report, a detailed look at current pet-related trends and challenges in the rental-housing industry. The survey, based upon the feedback of 1,715 property managers and leasing professionals primarily within

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Mortgage Rates Expected to Move Lower in 2025 and 2026

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Existing Home Sales Forecast Upgraded Slightly on Lower Rate Outlook Mortgage rates are now expected to end 2025 and 2026 at 6.3 percent and 6.2 percent, respectively, downward revisions of three-tenths for each, according to the March 2025 commentary from the Fannie Mae Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group. The lower mortgage rate outlook resulted in a small upward revision to the ESR Group’s existing home sales outlook in 2025, though expectations for

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Partnering with Investors to do Deals

Let’s be honest—real estate investing is a team sport and you’re not meant to go it alone. In this episode of our Financing & Funding Series, Suzanne and I break down the ins and outs of partnering with other investors—how to do it right, what to watch out for, and why the right partner can 10x your portfolio and fast-track your success. We talk through the good, the bad, and

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Mastering Creative Financing Tactics to Fund Your Deals

Creative financing isn’t just a buzzword—it’s one of the most powerful ways investors can scale smarter and faster. In this episode, Suzanne and I dive into a full breakdown of alternative funding strategies that help you grow without the traditional barriers. We explore equitable partnerships, private lending, crowdfunding, DSCR loans, BRRRR strategies, seller financing, and even using your IRA to fund deals. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to

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Using Private Money to Fund Deals & Growth

In this finale of our Financing & Funding Series, Suzanne and I tackle one of the most powerful tools in real estate investing – private money loans. If you’ve ever felt like the lender holds all the cards, this episode is for you. We cover why private money is so attractive, how to find the right lending partners, and most importantly, how to position yourself as a serious borrower so

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Commercial Financing Tips Every Residential Investor Should Know

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we dive deep into one of the most misunderstood but most powerful tools in the investor toolbox: commercial financing for residential portfolios. We break down the key differences between traditional and commercial loans, when it makes sense to make the switch, and how commercial lenders can become long-term strategic partners for scaling your real estate business. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to

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