When you start your journey into real estate investing—specifically through Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)—the goal is usually simple: passive income. You want to see those “rent checks” hit your account without having to fix a leaky faucet. However, as you browse your brokerage account, you might run into a confusing term: Cum
You entered real estate investing for the deeds, the keys, and the cash flow. You’re likely focused on analyzing neighborhoods, calculating renovation costs, and worrying about whether a tenant will call you at midnight about a leaking toilet. This is the path of the Owner. But what if you could collect
If you have a 401(k) or a pension plan, you are likely already investing in a “commingled fund”—you just might not know the name for it yet. For most beginner investors, real estate feels like a solo sport. You picture yourself buying a rental home, finding tenants, fixing toilets, and
Buying your first rental property is a thrill. You’ve done the walkthroughs, negotiated the price, and finally signed the papers. But once the dust settles, you aren’t just a landlord—you are a business owner. While most new investors focus entirely on collecting rent checks, the “smart money” knows that a
Last week, we opened the door to real estate tokenization – the idea of owning property piece by digital piece. The potential? Huge. But potential doesn’t pay the bills, and it certainly doesn’t protect your capital. So, is tokenization a smart move for your portfolio in late 2025? In Part
Heard about buying fractions of buildings using blockchain? What if you could own a piece of that downtown skyscraper, or a luxury resort overseas, for maybe just $100? This isn’t science fiction; it’s the emerging world of Real Estate Tokenization Revolution. In Part 1 of this deep dive on the
Meet Sarah, a new investor. She saved up a down payment for her first property but dreaded the thought of late-night calls about a broken furnace or chasing down late rent. She wanted the security of real estate without the headaches of being a landlord. Then she discovered a different
As a real estate investor, you’re an expert in physical assets. But what if the principles you use to evaluate a value-add property could be applied to a completely different asset class? — like junk bonds? What if you could invest in the “debt” side of the deal with the
In our last episode, we uncovered the unsettling history of the traditional pension and why the promise of a secure, company-backed retirement is a relic of the past for most Americans. The old playbook is broken. So, what’s the new one? It’s about building your own pension—creating a modern path
When you’re exploring real estate investments like a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) or a fund, you’ll see a big, bold number: Distribution Yield. Immediately, questions pop into your head: Is this like an interest rate? Is it guaranteed? Is it the same as a stock dividend? This guide will break
Ever see a headline about a 300-unit apartment complex being sold and wonder, “How can I get a piece of that action?” What if you could invest like a private equity firm without needing millions in the bank? Welcome to the world of private real estate syndications. On this episode
Podcast Summary: BRRRR Method Mastery: A Book Review on Recycling Your Capital Ready to build a real estate portfolio without constantly needing new capital? On this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast‘s new “Real Estate Book Review” series, hosts Sophia and Jacob break down David Greene’s Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance,