Chicago homeowners are reeling as new property tax bills arrive with sudden, crushing increases that are reshaping housing stability, rental costs, and investment risk across the city.

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Chicago property tax bills are exploding across the city, blindsiding homeowners, crushing small landlords, and reshaping the risk of owning property in Chicago. This conversation breaks down what is happening, why it matters, and what comes next.

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Ready to kill the rat race?

Listen, if you’re sick of watching other people get rich while you keep grinding for scraps, this is your wake-up call.

Right now, everyday people, not Wall Street, not billionaires, not trust-fund babies, are buying property, collecting rent, and stacking cash while you’re stuck refreshing your bank app.

You can keep working for money, or you can make money work for you.

This free ⁠"Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing in 2025" will show you exactly how to start, even if you’re broke, busy, or scared to death of losing a dime.

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A proposed City Council bill could reshape New York’s multifamily market by giving nonprofits priority purchasing power, raising alarms over delays, oversight risks, and long-term impacts on housing supply.

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Ready to kill the rat race?

Listen, if you’re sick of watching other people get rich while you keep grinding for scraps, this is your wake-up call.

Right now, everyday people, not Wall Street, not billionaires, not trust-fund babies, are buying property, collecting rent, and stacking cash while you’re stuck refreshing your bank app.

You can keep working for money, or you can make money work for you.

This free ⁠"Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing in 2025" will show you exactly how to start, even if you’re broke, busy, or scared to death of losing a dime.

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Adam Balsinger shares how he went from broke with no experience to building a thriving investment portfolio that prioritizes freedom, family, and creative cash flow using co-living and wholesaling strategies anyone can start with.

See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/from-broke-beginnings-to-true-freedom-through-smart-investing-with-adam-balsinger/

(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast

(00:58) - Welcoming Adam Balsinger and Holiday Small Talk

(02:10) - Adam’s Background in Sales and Early Entrepreneurial Life

(03:12) - What Drew Adam Toward Real Estate Investing

(06:10) - Family Influence, Time Freedom, and Early Wealth Awareness

(10:45) - First Exposure to Rental Income and the Real Estate Lightbulb Moment

(12:19) - Transition From Flipping Houses to Wholesaling

(15:45) - Scaling Deals and the Reality of Fix and Flip Margins

(18:07) - Moving Into Multifamily and Apartment Syndication

(20:03) - Market Risk, Cap Rates, and Lessons From 2022

(23:27) - Pivoting Away From Syndications and Reassessing Strategy

(24:55) - Focus on Affordable Housing and Small Multifamily Units

(27:47) - Introduction to Co Living and Rent by the Room Strategy

(29:27) - Comparing Section 8 Income Versus Co Living Cash Flow

(31:34) - Short Term and Mid Term Rental Comparisons

(33:07) - Mid Term Rentals and Market Demand Insights

(36:09) - Property Management, PadSplit, and Tenant Vetting

(39:59) - Golden Nugget Advice for New Investors

(44:03) - Recommended Books and Investor Mindset

(47:19) - Tax Strategies, 1031 Exchanges, and Investor Advantages

(47:52) - Where to Follow Adam and Community Resources

(48:38) - Final Thoughts and Episode Closing Disclaimer

Contact Adam Balsinger

https://www.facebook.com/adambalsinger/

https://www.instagram.com/theadambalsinger/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1164343795565413/

https://youtube.com/@theinvestorboardroom5630

If Adam’s journey taught you anything, it’s this: you don’t need to have it all figured out to start. Just take action and stay the course. For more life-changing stories and strategies, visit https://reiagent.com

Google’s quiet move into full home listings sent Zillow shares plunging and rattled Wall Street. As search begins to own buyer discovery, real estate portals, agents, and investors face a long-term power shift that could redefine the entire industry.

See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/google-invades-home-search-zillow-crushed/

Check out the Cyber Month 2025 Year-End Sale Now! https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/cybermonth2025/

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Ready to kill the rat race?

Listen, if you’re sick of watching other people get rich while you keep grinding for scraps, this is your wake-up call.

Right now, everyday people, not Wall Street, not billionaires, not trust-fund babies, are buying property, collecting rent, and stacking cash while you’re stuck refreshing your bank app.

You can keep working for money, or you can make money work for you.

This free ⁠"Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing in 2025" will show you exactly how to start, even if you’re broke, busy, or scared to death of losing a dime.

It’s short. It’s simple. It’s real.

Go grab your copy right now before you talk yourself out of it. Start learning how real Americans are building wealth while everyone else keeps punching the clock.

Download now: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/freeguide/

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Helping you learn how to achieve financial freedom through real estate investing. https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/

More than one million homes are now for sale nationwide, and a growing share carry seven-figure price tags that no longer signal luxury in America’s most competitive metros.

—

Ready to kill the rat race?

Listen, if you’re sick of watching other people get rich while you keep grinding for scraps, this is your wake-up call.

Right now, everyday people, not Wall Street, not billionaires, not trust-fund babies, are buying property, collecting rent, and stacking cash while you’re stuck refreshing your bank app.

You can keep working for money, or you can make money work for you.

This free ⁠"Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing in 2025" will show you exactly how to start, even if you’re broke, busy, or scared to death of losing a dime.

It’s short. It’s simple. It’s real.

Go grab your copy right now before you talk yourself out of it. Start learning how real Americans are building wealth while everyone else keeps punching the clock.

Download now: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/freeguide/

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Helping you learn how to achieve financial freedom through real estate investing. https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/

Affordability is finally improving, sales momentum is returning, and economists say the U.S. housing market is entering a fundamentally new phase heading into 2026.

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Ready to kill the rat race?

Listen, if you’re sick of watching other people get rich while you keep grinding for scraps, this is your wake-up call.

Right now, everyday people, not Wall Street, not billionaires, not trust-fund babies, are buying property, collecting rent, and stacking cash while you’re stuck refreshing your bank app.

You can keep working for money, or you can make money work for you.

This free ⁠"Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing in 2025" will show you exactly how to start, even if you’re broke, busy, or scared to death of losing a dime.

It’s short. It’s simple. It’s real.

Go grab your copy right now before you talk yourself out of it. Start learning how real Americans are building wealth while everyone else keeps punching the clock.

Download now: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/freeguide/

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Helping you learn how to achieve financial freedom through real estate investing. https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/

Brittany Ranew shares how building community, prioritizing mindset, and designing a values-driven business can create lasting wealth, personal fulfillment, and a life that feels aligned instead of exhausting.

See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/building-a-business-that-feeds-the-soul-and-the-community-with-brittany-ranew/

(00:00) - Opening Music and Welcome to The REI Agent Podcast

(00:42) - Episode Introduction and Guest Overview

(01:00) - Meet Brittany Ranew and Her Tampa Bay Market Background

(02:13) - Brittany’s Community First Philosophy in Real Estate

(03:37) - Choosing Entrepreneurship and the Path Into Real Estate

(04:37) - Early Career Experience as a Transaction Coordinator

(06:27) - Transition to Sotheby’s and Defining the Luxury Experience

(07:47) - Referral Based Business Versus Cold Lead Strategies

(09:44) - Moving to Tampa Bay and Rebuilding a Network From Scratch

(11:24) - Community Immersion as a Growth Strategy

(12:08) - Introduction to Ninja Selling and Relationship Focused Systems

(13:12) - Morning Routines, Mindset, and Daily Discipline

(15:27) - Social Media Engagement as Modern Relationship Building

(17:39) - Going Deep With Relationships Instead of Going Wide

(19:13) - Being a Good Human as a Business Strategy

(20:27) - Managing Stressful Clients and Emotional Transactions

(21:19) - Living a Holistic Life While Building a Real Estate Career

(23:05) - Avoiding Burnout and Redefining Success

(24:47) - Tampa Bay Market Conditions and Recent Challenges

(26:49) - Pricing Strategies in a Slower Market

(28:22) - Insurance Costs, Condos, and Florida Market Pressures

(30:37) - Marketing, Staging, and Standing Out Online

(32:06) - Professionalism in a Changing Market

(34:44) - Brittany’s Golden Nugget on Community Centered Marketing

(36:07) - Book Recommendations and Personal Growth Influences

(37:35) - Where to Follow Brittany and Final Thoughts

(38:03) - Show Closing, Disclaimer, and Sign Off

Contact Brittany Ranew

https://www.brittanyranew.com/

https://www.authorbrittanyranew.com/

https://youtube.com/@brittanyranew

If this conversation sparked something in you, remember that the most powerful businesses are built with intention, community, and heart. Keep designing a life that actually feels good to live. Visit https://reiagent.com