From Real Life Real Estate: Private Lending
Every private lender is nervous in 2026—and for good reason. The shift that’s happening in real estate is having the predictable effect the private loan market, and if you’re still doing business the way you were in 2022, you might be at risk. On the Other Hand, if you’re so scared of the market that you’re not lending at all, you’re probably also missing big profit opportunities. Catch the replay here.
National REIA Now Replay: Rick Sharga’s 2026 Housing & Investor Outlook (What Matters Most)
Watch the National REIA Now replay with Rick Sharga for a clear 2026 housing outlook: affordability, inventory, investor trends, and what to watch next.
MAREI January Meeting: The Power of Seller Financed Mortgage Notes
Rents are flat, expenses are up. Find out why notes are outperforming rentals and how seller financing can boost your cash flow. Jeff Watson joins MAREI on January 13th to break it down.
Trump’s Proposal to Limit Institutional Homebuyers: What It Could Mean for Real Estate Investors
Trump says he’ll block big investors from buying more single-family homes — what we know, what we don’t, and what it could change On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, President Donald Trump said he’s moving to ban “large institutional investors” from buying more single-family homes, and that he’ll ask Congress to codify it. His line — “People live in homes, not corporations.” — immediately lit up the housing and real estate investing world. Reuters+1 This is one of those announcements that sounds simple, but the real impact depends on the fine print: Who counts as “large”? What counts as a “single-family home” (1–4 units)? Does it include build-to-rent? What about subsidiaries? Is there a grandfather clause? None of that detail was in the initial post, and reporting so far says the administration hasn’t yet spelled out the legal mechanics. Reuters+1 Why this is suddenly a political “both sides” issue For years,
How Real Estate Investors Actually Use Notes in Their Business (Real Examples)
Notes aren’t just theory. This article breaks down how real estate investors actually use notes in real deals. You might see some examples that would fit your current deal.
Landmark ESA Ruling Clarifies That Landlords Don’t Always Have to Waive Pet Fees
A federal court just ruled that landlords don’t have to automatically waive animal fees for emotional support animals under the Fair Housing Act. Here’s what this means for housing providers and how to handle ESA requests going forward.