Ashley Kehr

In This Article If you want to invest but feel overwhelmed by the risks, you’re not alone. The market feels uncertain, the headlines are dramatic, and the last thing you want is to lose money on your first move.  But here’s the truth: Not all investing is high-stakes, stable, or high-stress. In 2025, there are

In This Article The U.S. housing market just hit a milestone. In April 2025, existing home sales dropped to their lowest level during this time of year since 2009, with just 4 million homes sold on a seasonally adjusted annual basis. That’s a 0.5% decline from March and a 2% drop year over year. While

In This Article When you’re self-employed, you gain flexibility, freedom, and control over your income—but you also lose something many full-time employees take for granted: access to employer-sponsored retirement plans like a 401(k) or pension. That means no automatic contributions, employer match, or built-in structure to help you plan for the future. Unfortunately, this gap

In This Article You’ve got your eye on the next deal. Maybe it’s a fixer-upper with great upside or a turnkey rental in the right neighborhood.  You’ve run the numbers, and you’re ready to move. But there’s one problem: You need capital.  Most investors in this position start looking outward at hard money lenders, other

In This Article If you’re just getting started in real estate, you’ve probably heard the advice, “Run the numbers.” But here’s the thing: If you don’t know what kind of deal you’re even looking for, running the numbers can feel like throwing darts blindfolded.  That’s where a buy box comes in. A buy box is

In This Article If you’ve been investing or even purchasing a primary home in the last couple of years, you’ve probably heard this line: “Sorry, that property’s already under contract.” It’s frustrating, right? You spend time researching a property, tracking down the owner, getting your pitch ready—only to find out someone else beat you to

In This Article President Trump’s recent budget proposal introduces significant reductions to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), aiming to reshape federal involvement in housing assistance. These changes carry substantial implications for real estate investors, particularly those engaged in affordable housing and multifamily properties. Key Proposals in the Budget Reduction in rental assistance:

In This Article Let me tell you about a deal I lost that still stings.  A while back, I made a lowball offer on a property. The sellers weren’t interested—flat-out rejected it, with no counter.  So I let it go. Never followed up. Didn’t check back in. I figured it wasn’t a deal, so I