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July 3, 2025July 3, 2025Accounting, Investors, Landlords, Lenders

Unlevered Real Estate vs. Leveraged: Which Wins?

Two rental properties next to each other. One has green floating dollar signs over it indicating unlevered real estate. The other has black storm clouds over it indicating leverage and crushing debt.

When investing in real estate, you face the critical choice between using debt or going debt-free. Unlevered real estate involves owning property […]

January 9, 2025March 17, 2025Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Lenders, Residential Property Management

Negative Leverage Real Estate Risks and Strategies

A husband-and-wife real estate investing team analyzing whether or not their rental property have negative leverage.

Negative leverage in real estate is a concept that can significantly impact investment returns. It occurs when the cost of borrowing exceeds […]

January 8, 2024July 21, 2025Commercial Property Management, Investors, Lenders, Residential Property Management

How to Leverage Real Estate for Higher ROI

In the world of real estate investing, one term often takes center stage: leverage. It’s a powerful tool, a cornerstone of strategy […]

December 4, 2023August 13, 2025Investors, Landlords

The Interplay Between Interest Rates and Property Prices

When the Federal Reserve raises interest rates by even half a percentage point, investors may suddenly find their monthly mortgage payments hundreds […]