Category: Rental Property Investments
Buy Real Estate with Your 401k: A Guide to Building a Diversified Retirement Portfolio
by Bill Anderson | Sep 22, 2025 | Financial, Home buying, Inflation, Investment, Real Estate, Rental Property Investments, Vacation Rentals | 0
Your 401k can do more than just hold stocks and bonds. With the right structure, you can buy real estate through a self-directed IRA or Solo 401k. Rental properties provide steady income, tax benefits, and long-term appreciation — making them a powerful hedge against inflation and a smart addition to a balanced retirement portfolio.
Read MoreHow to Start Your Real Estate Investment Business After Retirement
by Bill Anderson | Sep 9, 2025 | Business after Retirement, Rental Property Investments, Retirement, Small Business, Starting a new business | 0
Ready to turn your retirement into a profitable new chapter? Learn how to start your real estate investment business with proven strategies tailored for retirees. From selecting your first property to managing cash flow, this guide walks you through every step toward building long-term income and wealth through real estate.
Read MoreAirbnb’s Bait and Switch Maneuver: Will It Fool Guests?
by Bill Anderson | Aug 28, 2025 | Rental Property Investments, Snowbirds, Vacation Rentals | 0
Airbnb’s fee structure change 2025 shifts costs from guests to hosts, creating a bait-and-switch that raises prices and squeezes property owners. Learn how this impacts the short-term rental market and why direct bookings offer guests a smarter, cheaper alternative.
Read MoreThe Best Guide to Buying Your First Investment Property
by Bill Anderson | Apr 7, 2025 | Business after Retirement, Investment, Real Estate, Rental Property Investments, Small Business | 0
Thinking about buying your first investment property? This guide covers everything first-time investors need to know—from choosing the right type of rental property to analyzing cash flow, navigating taxes, and protecting yourself legally. Whether you’re aiming for passive income, financial freedom, or long-term equity, this is the best starting point for your real estate investment journey.
Read MoreProtect your investment property now with a unique strategy
by Bill Anderson | Sep 1, 2024 | Financial, Investment, Rental Property Investments, Small Business | 0
You have considered paying off that investment property mortgage or you have/will pay cash for a...
Read MoreBuying your second home in a recession: Time is now
by Bill Anderson | Aug 23, 2024 | Financial, Real Estate, Rental Property Investments, Vacation Rentals | 0
Forget what you hear, the economy has all of the earmarks of a recession. High inflation and...
Read MoreBest tips for maintenance of your vacation rental home
by Bill Anderson | Jan 17, 2024 | Home Care, Home maintenance, Real Estate, Rental Property Investments, Vacation Rentals | 0
All homes need maintenance, you know this because of the things you do around your primary...
Read More18 most important tax deductions for vacation rentals now
by Bill Anderson | Sep 24, 2023 | Financial, Investment, Rental Property Investments, Taxes, Vacation Rentals | 0
As tax time rolls around each year, our short-term rental property owners’ clients begin to...
Read MoreThe Best Places to Buy Property for Airbnb Rental [2023]
by Bill Anderson | Jun 17, 2022 | Financial, Home buying, Investment, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Real Estate, Rental Property Investments, Vacation Rentals | 0
Searching for the best places to buy property for Airbnb Rental [2023], you have come to the right...
Read MoreMississippi Gulf Coast Housing, Read Before You Buy
by Bill Anderson | Apr 16, 2022 | Financial, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Real Estate, Rental Property Investments, Retirement, seniors, Vacation Rentals | 0
The Mississippi Gulf Coast offers some of the most affordable housing in the nation — but homes, yards, and even utilities are very different from what you may be used to elsewhere. From wind-resistant roofs to lush landscaping, here’s what you need to know before you buy.
Read MoreThe Best Time to Buy a Retirement Home? BEFORE You Retire
by Bill Anderson | Feb 19, 2022 | Mississippi Gulf Coast, Real Estate, Relocation, Rental Property Investments, Retirement, Retirement Home | 0
Discover why the Mississippi Gulf Coast is one of the best places to retire. Learn about affordable housing, tax benefits, healthcare access, and how to plan your move.
Read MoreIncreasing rents on investment properties
by Bill Anderson | Dec 23, 2021 | Financial, Investment, Rental Property Investments, Small Business | 0
Just this afternoon, I discussed with an associate about rents. I was trying to explain to him...
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