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Every quarter, we dig into Evernest’s internal leasing data and compare it with what’s happening across the broader rental market. By analyzing current trends, we aim to piece together the narrative behind the numbers to prepare for what lies ahead and, just one month into the year, the numbers have some pretty interesting stories to tell. 

Section 8 investing is one of the most polarizing topics in real estate. Some investors swear it’s the easiest money they’ve ever made; others say they’ll never touch it again. In reality, Section 8 is a lot like any other type of real estate investment. It’s not a magic solution, nor is it a guaranteed nightmare. Like most things in real estate, the outcome depends on how you buy, who you rent to, and what expectations you bring to the table. In this article, we’ll walk through the basics of Section 8 investing. Read on to find out what Section 8 is, common myths and misconceptions, what to know about approval periods and inspections, and the most important make-or-break factors in finding success.

The economics of rental houses can look simple on paper: buy a discounted property, renovate it, find a tenant, sign a lease, and voile–cash flow. However, trusting what they see on paper is exactly what gets new investors into trouble time and time again. Eventually all of them learn that potential pitfalls and unforeseen expenses are rarely reflected in the shiny numbers on a spreadsheet, but usually they do so the hard way. Experience is an expensive teacher and the mistakes investors make when they’re new to the game can cost them dearly. That’s why, in this post, we’re breaking down the top five rookie mistakes that we see investors make when buying rental properties. Read on so you can learn how to avoid them for free instead.

When we first launched our podcast several years ago, our goal was to share our collective insight with fellow investors, and especially offer wisdom for total beginners. Since then, we’ve told plenty of stories from when we first started out and shared everything from our early wins to the moments we thought we’d have to give up on real estate altogether. We do this because we know it’s useful to hear where other people have been, but having begun our careers pre-Covid (or even, ahem, pre-2008 financial crisis), we appreciate that the landscape of 2026 looks different to when we were whippersnappers.