Since the beginning of the pandemic, the cost of living has continued to rise due to the surging inflation rates. When the Bureau of Labor Statistics calculated the most recent inflation rate using the Consumer Price Index, it was determined that it was at its highest level in 40 years.

Finding a dream home requires its fair share of saving, planning, and research. Starting early, before venturing into your buying first property, can help ensure that you find a home that fits your style and budget.

Real estate investing doesn’t have to be expensive. Many opportunities abound at a price of $1,000 or less, from real estate mutual funds to tax lien certificates. In this guide, we’ll share five ways to invest in real estate for $1,000 or less.

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people took advantage of the low-interest rates and decided to purchase a house. As many others had a similar thought process, the demand for housing began to rise.

Your home offers a potentially high-value/low-risk way to earn money while you sleep. House hacking allows you to earn cash that can be used to pay off your mortgage or build your property investment nest egg.

For many years, Black Americans have been at a disadvantage when it comes to homeownership and acquiring wealth.

In the first quarter of 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic first began, household wealth declined. However, since then, it has continued to rise, until now. A new recent report released by the Federal Reserve looked at the wealth of households and highlighted key financial data regarding where money is rising and falling.

Homeownership is one of the most common forms of building wealth.

One of the biggest purchases a person can make is buying a home. Buying a new home is typically an excellent long-term investment; once the mortgage is paid off, you are left with a high-value asset under your name.

The Black homeownership gap has increased by more than 30% since the height of the pandemic. That is higher than it was 60 years ago when racial discrimination in housing was legal.

Owning an investment property can help you earn incremental cash, increase savings on your tax return and build generational wealth. Read on to learn the four key steps for beginners to buy an investment property.