Category: Next Level

With countless real estate apps on the market today, it’s hard to know which ones are actually worth your time (and phone storage!). So, I did the homework for you! I researched, tested, and narrowed it down to the 12 best apps for real estate agents; these apps will help you stay organized, market more…

Choosing the right tech stack for your brokerage can feel like navigating a maze. There are CRMs, marketing suites, transaction platforms, financial tools, and recruiting systems all shouting for your attention. I’ve dug into dozens of options, tested and compared their workflows, and narrowed them down to the best 15. Now, dive in and discover…

This guide is for real estate investors who want a bank that supports both their day-to-day finances and long-term investment strategy. The best banks for real estate investors should do more than process transactions. They should offer practical banking tools, transparent lending options, and features that make it easier to manage properties, cash flow, and…

A home equity agreement or investment (HEA or HEI) is a unique strategy to leverage the equity you have in your home instead of taking on more debt. Although many people don’t know about them, home equity sharing companies give you a lump sum with almost no upfront costs in exchange for a share of…

Choosing the best online rent payment services comes down to speed, security, and convenience for both landlords and tenants. The strongest platforms offer fast deposits and transparent reporting that keeps everyone on track. In this article, we narrowed down our five top rent payment portals for 2025 to help landlords and investors find the tools…

A hard money loan is a financing option for borrowers looking to invest in real estate, especially if they might have difficulty getting a traditional bank loan to do so. It can be a flexible, although expensive, alternative that offers short repayment terms in which the loan is secured by the real estate being financed….

In 2025, the best software for real estate developers feature AI-powered tools. These tools enable real estate developers to perform the jobs that uniquely set them apart from other real estate professionals hundreds of times faster than ever before — jobs like site selection and zoning feasibility research. Many of these software products are bringing…

Are you looking to buy a home without spending your life’s savings? Housing news in 2025 alludes to expensive and outpriced markets — but some of America’s lowest-cost cities are located in value hotspots with low-cost housing fees, ample supply, and modest price-income ratios. From Midwestern towns to Southern cities, they’re among the cheapest states…

If you’re investing in a rental property, knowing how to calculate NOI (net operating income) is one of the most important skills you can pick up. NOI tells you how much revenue a property generates after covering operating expenses, but before paying the mortgage, taxes, or big-ticket upgrades. Lenders use it. Buyers rely on it….

Whether you’re a landlord, investor, or agent, knowing how to determine the vacancy rate is key to understanding a rental property’s health. It is the percentage of all rentable units in a property that are unoccupied and not generating income at a given time, which gives you an idea how much of the investment portfolio…