3 Things We’re Doing in 2026 to (Actually) Retire with Rentals
Summary
This article shares New Year's resolutions for real estate investing in 2026. One host plans to leverage AI to optimize their portfolio and another focuses on stabilizing and paying off debt. Hosts can use these examples to guide their own goals.
Key Insights
- •One host aims to increase cash flow by 10% by optimizing their portfolio, potentially through 1031 exchanges or re-evaluating underperforming assets.
- •One host is focusing on paying off two properties in 2026 and stabilizing four assets that are currently bleeding money, emphasizing debt reduction and financial stability.
Action Items
- ✓Consider using AI tools to analyze your current portfolio performance, identify underperforming properties, and optimize your listings.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
- ✓Review your properties and expenses. Evaluate if paying down debt will help your profitability.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Claude: Claude is a AI tool used for business financial analysis. The host used it to analyze insurance details.
- →manufactured housing company: The host mentioned they are working with a manufactured housing company.
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