The Numbers Letter

The Numbers Letter

The real cost of closing on a rental property (it's not just the down payment)

Mar 31, 2026

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3 min read

The real cost of closing on a rental property (it's not just the down payment)

A $200K rental with 20% down actually needs $51,205 at closing. Here's where every dollar goes

Jacob McEwen
Jacob McEwen
5 cities where rentals still cash flow in 2026 (and 5 that don't)

Mar 24, 2026

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3 min read

5 cities where rentals still cash flow in 2026 (and 5 that don't)

I analyzed 300 US markets for cap rate and cash flow. Most don't work anymore — but these 5 still do.

Jacob McEwen
Jacob McEwen
The $6,550 Question Nobody Asks Before Moving States

Mar 22, 2026

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2 min read

The $6,550 Question Nobody Asks Before Moving States

The $6,550 question nobody asks before moving states

Jacob McEwen
Jacob McEwen