Getting started with rental property investing
Most first-time investors lose six to twelve months in research mode. They read forums, watch YouTube, sign up for $20K coaching programs, and never make an offer. These articles are for people who want to skip that loop. Capital requirements, the numbers that drive a deal, what to expect from a DSCR loan, how to read a pro forma. The mechanics of getting a first rental property closed, no upsells.
Insuring your rental property: what most investors get wrong
Investment property insurance is not homeowner's insurance. Here's what rental property investors actually need to cover, what they can skip, and what the gaps cost when something goes wrong.
Read articleDirect rental property vs. REITs
REITs offer liquidity. Direct ownership offers control, tax benefits, and leverage. Here's how to decide which belongs in your portfolio.
Read articleHow to evaluate a rental property in 15 minutes
Three numbers, two ratios, and a few red flags. The framework our team uses to evaluate every property before it hits the Lineage marketplace.
Read articleThe four ways rental properties generate returns
Stocks give you one path to growth. Rental real estate gives you four, working simultaneously. Here's how cash flow, appreciation, tax benefits, and principal paydown compound over time.
Read articleHow much money do you need to buy a rental property?
For the price of a luxury car, you can own a cash-flowing asset. Here is the real breakdown of what it costs to buy your first rental property.
Read articleThe Lineage approach to real estate investing
Schwab didn't invent stocks. They made investing accessible. Here's how Lineage is doing the same for rental property.
Read articleHow to buy your first rental property: A step-by-step guide
Learn how to buy your first rental property with this complete step-by-step guide. From defining your goals to managing your investment, we walk through every decision point.
Read articleTurnkey vs. BRRRR: Which Rental Strategy Fits a High-Income W-2 Investor?
If you're a W-2 earner pulling in $250K or more, turnkey almost always beats BRRRR once you account for your time. BRRRR can post higher returns on paper, but it eats 200-400 hours per deal plus contractor headaches and rehab risk. Turnkey gives up 2-3 points of yield to give you your weekends back.
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