Eric Hughes 12/22/23 Eric Hughes 12/22/23

December RIA Roundup: How Far Will Mortgage Rates Fall?

After a relentless climb, mortgage rates have recently been falling rapidly. Will mortgage rates keep falling? Plus the latest REI news & insights, and a reflection the deep value of relationships.

Eric Hughes 12/18/23 Eric Hughes 12/18/23

Monthly Portfolio Report: November 2023

A close look at my Memphis rental properties in November 2023.

Eric Hughes 11/28/23 Eric Hughes 11/28/23

November RIA Roundup: The Real Estate Brokerage Conspiracy

A discussion of the successful lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors and other brokerages that could change how real estate is bought and sold. Plus a latest REI news & insights, and an essay about the ethics of rental properties.

Eric Hughes 11/15/23 Eric Hughes 11/15/23

Monthly Portfolio Report: October 2023

A close look at my Memphis rental properties in October 2023.

Eric Hughes 11/11/23 Eric Hughes 11/11/23

Three Ways Early Retirement Has Surprised Me

A guest post examines early retirement five years in, and the various ways it has turned out differently than I thought.

Eric Hughes 10/26/23 Eric Hughes 10/26/23

October RIA Roundup: Buying vs. Renting

A look at the age-old question: is it better to buy or rent? Plus the latest REI news and insights, and an essay about the power of habits.

Eric Hughes 10/18/23 Eric Hughes 10/18/23

Monthly Portfolio Report: September 2023

A close look at my Memphis rental properties in September 2023.

Eric Hughes 9/28/23 Eric Hughes 9/28/23

September RIA Roundup: The Incredible Growing Home

Homes have been growing in size for decades -- but is that trend reversing? Plus the latest REI news and insights, and an essay about our obsession with staying busy.

Eric Hughes 9/12/23 Eric Hughes 9/12/23

Monthly Portfolio Report: August 2023

A close look at my Memphis rental properties in August 2023.

Eric Hughes 8/29/23 Eric Hughes 8/29/23

Single Family vs Multi Family: Pros and Cons for Rental Property Investors

If you’re perplexed by all the plexes (duplex, triplex, quadplex), worry not! Learn about all the pros and cons of single family vs multi family, so you can decide which strategy works best for you.

Eric Hughes 8/17/23 Eric Hughes 8/17/23

August RIA Roundup: The Mortgage Lock-In Effect

How higher mortgage rates are locking sellers in place, which is supporting home prices despite falling demand. Plus the latest REI news and insights, and an essay about work vs. life.