Cover Story | Zach Beach | SmartRealEstateCoach.com

How I Made $225,000 on a $177,000 House—Without Banks, Credit, or Losing My Mind (Mostly)

Look—I know what you’re probably thinking: “Wait. $225K profit? From a house you didn’t even own outright? No way. What’s the catch?”

Yeah, I’d be side-eyeing this too if I hadn’t lived it. But I did. And here’s the crazy part, we’ve done deals like this so many times it almost feels—dare I say—normal....[READ MORE]

Executive Director Message

Income Follows Assets. Why Your Next Step is the Most Important

Michael Del Prete | AZREIA Executive Director

From an early age, we’re taught that our income depends on our own time, energy, and effort. We pick up extra jobs, side hustles, and overtime hours, but there’s a natural limit to how much we can earn when we’re trading hours for dollars. The idea that “income follows assets” changes all that......[READ MORE]

Zoning Out? How Architects Help You Find the Hidden Density

Nicholas Tsontakis | DwellBoldly

Zoning codes can seem like a wall of red tape to most real estate investors. But for architects, they’re a set of tools—guidelines that, when understood deeply, can unlock real opportunity. While many developers stop at what's obvious, architects are trained to read between the lines, asking questions that reveal possibilities others might miss.....[READ MORE]

Tariffs and Rates: What Impact Are They Having?

Rob Jafek | Boomerang Capital Partners

There has been some volatility in the markets lately, and real estate is no exception. But the impacts are more subtle, and examination offers some fascinating and useful insights. Let’s start with the big one: rates. Everyone looks at the 30-year mortgage rate, as well they should, since most homes are financed that way, and things there are undoubtedly interesting, and even hopeful....[READ MORE]

Investment Properties in HOAs

Michael J. " McGirr | Phocus Law

Perhaps more than any other state, Arizona is rife with homes that are located within communities governed ....[READ MORE]

Before You Jump Ship

Derek Kartchner | Gila Insurance

Recently, I heard something I haven’t heard in quite some time: two companies announced rate decreases. This was on coverage for primary residences, and for the first time, it might be too soon, but I think we are seeing things in the property market stabilize.....[READ MORE]

Non-Renewal of Leases: Hidden Concerns

Mark Zinman | Zona Law Group

In Arizona, at the end of a residential lease, a property owner or resident cannot renew the other side for almost any reason. It’s possible a unit needs to be renovated or there have been on-going problems with a resident that the landlord chose not to previously evict upon but that give rise to the non-renewal. It seems that there has been a rise of residents disputing non-renewal notices that were served.....[READ MORE]

The Foreign Investment in Real Property Act (FIRPTA)

Maria Brandenburg & Janet Moe | Great American Title

Investors – Don’t Hesitate to Work with Foreign Buyers or Sellers. Working with foreign buyers or sellers can offer many benefits to your real estate investments. However, it's important to understand and comply with relevant regulations....[READ MORE]

Invest Your Retirement Savings with Pride

J.P. Dahdah | VantageIRA

Investing is typically not an area most people are confident in. In fact, anything surrounding money and financial matters tend to make people uncomfortable, stressed, and anxious....[READ MORE]

Deconstruction vs. Demolition: 4 Primary Benefits

Chuck Warshaver | Stardust

When a business and/or homeowner decides to rebuild or remodel an existing structure, they want to finish the project as soon as possible and at the lowest cost. At first glance, it seems easier and quicker to demolish the building....[READ MORE]

Building Resilience: Disaster Preparedness for Real Estate Investors

Dan Noma | Easy Street Offers

As a real estate investor, the last thing you want is unexpected damage from storms, flooding, wildfires, or extreme heat impacting your financial future. That's why disaster preparedness is not just smart....[READ MORE]

Q&A: Gun Discharge - Immediate Eviction? - Legally Speaking

Mark Zinman | Zona Law Group

Question: I have a 20-unit apartment community. Over time some tenants become friends and even visit each other after someone moves out. Just to clarify, are evicted past residents welcome on property to visit current residents?....[READ MORE]

The Backdoor Roth Strategy

Nate Hare | Directed IRA

For many Americans, their 401(k) is not only their largest investment account but also a key pillar of their retirement plans. When you leave your job, knowing what to do with your 401(k) is crucial to protecting and growing your hard-earned savings.....[READ MORE]

Lending Lockdown: How Real Estate Investors Are Creating Their Own Capital Source

Jason Powers | 1024Wealth

The Current Lending Environment is Squeezing Investors. Real estate investors have always needed access to capital, but 2024 and beyond is proving to be a particularly difficult landscape. Banks are tightening their grip on credit, making it harder for investors to secure financing for both new property acquisitions and refinancing existing projects. According to the Federal Reserve’s August 2024 Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey, banks continued to tighten....[READ MORE]

Are Mineral Rights Considered Real Property?

Eckard Enterprises | Eckard Enterprises

Mineral rights ownership can be complex and require a certain amount of expertise to truly understand. Many accredited investors accustomed to traditional real estate want to know whether mineral rights are considered real property in the same sense that an apartment complex or office building would be....[READ MORE]

Updates from Augustyniak Lending Team at Neighborhood Loans

Anderew Augustyniak | Neighborhood Loans

Mortgage Rates: Current Landscape and Influencing Factors. As of April 21, 2025, mortgage rates have experienced a modest uptick, with the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage....[READ MORE]