Chelsea Levinson

Chelsea Levinson, JD, is an award-winning content strategist and editor with over 15 years of experience creating high-performing content in finance, real estate, and law. Her work has appeared in U.S. News & World Report, Opendoor, HomeLight, AMEX Business Class, and more.
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How to Find Preforeclosure Homes (And Qualify Them Before You Waste a Dollar)

March 27, 2026

by: Chelsea Levinson

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Vacant Property Lists: Finding Abandoned Houses Before Your Competition

March 27, 2026

by: Chelsea Levinson

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Absentee Owner Leads: How to Build Lists That Convert

March 23, 2026

by: Chelsea Levinson

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The Investor’s Guide to UBO Data: Reach More Sellers, Close More Off-Market Deals

March 23, 2026

by: Chelsea Levinson

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The US cities where the American Dream is still alive, and buying a home is still possible

March 21, 2026

by: Melissa Stockton

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Real estate investors are quietly pulling out of these markets, while others are still booming

March 19, 2026

by: Melissa Stockton

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Finding Off-Market Properties: Strategies for Hidden Real Estate Deals

March 18, 2026

by: Chelsea Levinson

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How to Find Tax Delinquent Properties for Sale (Before Everyone Else Does)

March 18, 2026

by: Chelsea Levinson

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Best Alternatives to PropStream (Including Free Options)

March 18, 2026

by: Chelsea Levinson

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Buying a home? Don’t miss these red flags in property ownership records

March 16, 2026

by: Melissa Stockton

How to Identify the Owners of an LLC

How to Find the Owners of an LLC: The Complete Investor’s Guide

March 11, 2026

by: Caroline Feeney

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Best Skip Tracing Tools for Real Estate Investors (2026)

March 11, 2026

by: Caroline Feeney

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Finding Distressed Properties: A Hunter’s Guide to Off-Market Deals

March 10, 2026

by: Chelsea Levinson

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How to Find Property Owners (And Actually Reach Them)

March 10, 2026

by: Chelsea Levinson

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The states where home prices are falling fastest in 2026 and what that means for buyers

March 5, 2026

by: Melissa Stockton

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Shhh… These hidden housing markets are great for first-time buyers in 2026

March 5, 2026

by: Melissa Stockton

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The surprising places where a $100K salary won’t get you a home

March 5, 2026

by: Melissa Stockton

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Top 5 Areas Where Property Taxes Are Exploding

February 6, 2026

by: Melissa Stockton

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7 Ways to Find Motivated Sellers Who Will Actually Pick Up the Phone

January 27, 2026

by: Melissa Stockton

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These U.S. Markets Are Expected to See the Strongest Home Price Growth in 2026

January 20, 2026

by: Melissa Stockton

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The U.S. Cities Where Airbnb Listings Are Booming — and Where They’re Collapsing

January 18, 2026

by: Melissa Stockton

States Where Investors Are Buying Homes in 2025

States Where Investors Are Buying Homes in 2025

October 22, 2025

by: Melissa Stockton

Six-Figure Incomes Now Required to Afford a Home in Majority of Top U.S. Cities

Six-Figure Incomes Now Required to Afford a Home in Majority of Top U.S. Cities

October 20, 2025

by: Melissa Stockton

What Property Records Reveal About the Most Renovated Neighborhoods

What Property Records Reveal About the Most Renovated Neighborhoods

October 20, 2025

by: Melissa Stockton

States Where Home Prices Are Dropping the Fastest

States Where Home Prices Are Dropping the Fastest

October 15, 2025

by: Melissa Stockton

Summer 2025 Home Permit Trends and Hotspots

Summer 2025 Home Permit Trends and Hotspots

September 18, 2025

by: Melissa Stockton

Find Motivated Sellers Easier Than Ever Before with PropPulse AI

Find Motivated Sellers Easier Than Ever Before with PropPulse AI

August 18, 2025

by: Melissa Stockton

The Most Common Red Flags Found in Property and Ownership Records

The Most Common Red Flags Found in Property and Ownership Records

July 24, 2025

by: Melissa Stockton

Where Homes are Sitting on the Market the Longest and Why

Where Homes are Sitting on the Market the Longest and Why

July 8, 2025

by: Michael Balintona

Turn Your Real Estate Network into Extra Cash: Top Affiliate Programs for Pros

Turn Your Real Estate Network into Extra Cash: Top Affiliate Programs for Pros

June 30, 2025

by: Melissa Stockton

The ROI of Smart Prospecting: Why Data Beats Door-Knocking Every Time

The ROI of Smart Prospecting: Why Data Beats Door-Knocking Every Time

June 27, 2025

by: Melissa Stockton

The Wholesaler’s Guide to Building Unstoppable Lead Generation Systems

The Wholesaler’s Guide to Building Unstoppable Lead Generation Systems

June 20, 2025

by: Melissa Stockton

ROI Calculator – Measuring True Returns on Off-Market Investments

ROI Calculator – Measuring True Returns on Off-Market Investments

June 15, 2025

by: Melissa Stockton

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How to Maximize Your ROI Using Skip Tracing in Real Estate Investing

June 7, 2025

by: Melissa Stockton

The Importance of Timing When Approaching Motivated Sellers

The Importance of Timing When Approaching Motivated Sellers

June 1, 2025

by: Melissa Stockton

Micro-Investing in Real Estate: How to Get Started with Under

Micro-Investing in Real Estate: How to Get Started with Under $5,000

May 23, 2025

by: Melissa Stockton

Common Mistakes First-Time Real Estate Investors Make and How to Avoid Them

Common Mistakes First-Time Real Estate Investors Make and How to Avoid Them

May 15, 2025

by: Melissa Stockton

The Hidden Costs of Real Estate Investing: Building a Comprehensive Financial Plan

The Hidden Costs of Real Estate Investing: Building a Comprehensive Financial Plan

May 9, 2025

by: Melissa Stockton

Leveraging Data Enrichment Services to Identify Foreclosure Opportunities

Leveraging Data Enrichment Services to Identify Foreclosure Opportunities

May 2, 2025

by: Melissa Stockton

How Spring Market Trends Impact Commercial Real Estate Investments

How Spring Market Trends Impact Commercial Real Estate Investments

April 25, 2025

by: Melissa Stockton

5 Negotiation Tactics to Help You Get the Best Deal On Your Next Property

5 Negotiation Tactics to Help You Get the Best Deal On Your Next Property

April 24, 2025

by: Melissa Stockton

Unexpected Life Events That Create Motivated Seller Opportunities

Unexpected Life Events That Create Motivated Seller Opportunities

April 18, 2025

by: Melissa Stockton

Using 130+ Property Search Filters to Improve Your Real Estate Strategy

Using 130+ Property Search Filters to Improve Your Real Estate Strategy

April 2, 2025

by: Melissa Stockton

Understanding Section 121 and Capital Gains Taxes

Understanding Section 121 and Capital Gains Taxes

March 27, 2025

by: Melissa Stockton

Ethical Real Estate Investment Strategies for Up-and-Coming Areas

Ethical Real Estate Investment Strategies for Up-and-Coming Areas

March 27, 2025

by: Melissa Stockton

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How to Create a Real Estate Investment Business Plan That Attracts Investors

March 25, 2025

by: Melissa Stockton

How to Deal with the Top 5 Property Management Challenges

How to Deal with the Top 5 Property Management Challenges

March 20, 2025

by: Melissa Stockton

Passive Real Estate Income Opportunities

Passive Real Estate Income Opportunities

March 17, 2025

by: Melissa Stockton

The Ins and Outs of Foreclosures and Short Sales

The Ins and Outs of Foreclosures and Short Sales

February 20, 2025

by: Melissa Stockton

How PropertyReach Is Helping Families Displaced by the LA Fires

How PropertyReach Is Helping Families Displaced by the LA Fires

February 6, 2025

by: Melissa Stockton

Property Investment Trends for 2025

Property Investment Trends for 2025

January 2, 2025

by: Melissa Stockton

Tips for Selling Your First Investment Property

Tips for Selling Your First Investment Property

December 12, 2024

by: Melissa Stockton

Free Real Estate Skip Tracing: Ultimate No-Cost Guide

Free Real Estate Skip Tracing: Ultimate No-Cost Guide

November 21, 2024

by: Melissa Stockton

Buying or Selling a Home During the Holidays: Pros

Buying or Selling a Home During the Holidays: Pros, Cons, and Tips

November 14, 2024

by: Melissa Stockton

Choosing Property Insurance for Your Real Estate Investment

Choosing Property Insurance for Your Real Estate Investment

November 7, 2024

by: Melissa Stockton

How to Buy Real Estate with Poor Credit

How to Buy Real Estate with Poor Credit

October 31, 2024

by: Melissa Stockton

Understanding the Growing Single-Family-For-Rent Market

Understanding the Growing Single-Family-For-Rent Market

October 24, 2024

by: Melissa Stockton

Effective Real Estate Strategies for Attracting Buyers and Sellers

Effective Real Estate Strategies for Attracting Buyers and Sellers

October 10, 2024

by: Melissa Stockton

How to Stay Competitive in a Shifting Real Estate Market

How to Stay Competitive in a Shifting Real Estate Market

October 3, 2024

by: Melissa Stockton

Boosting Your Real Estate Business with Data-Driven Insights

Boosting Your Real Estate Business with Data-Driven Insights

September 26, 2024

by: Melissa Stockton

The Ins and Outs of Real Estate Location

The Ins and Outs of Real Estate Location

September 26, 2024

by: Melissa Stockton

Understanding All Costs When Buying a Home: Beyond the Down Payment

Understanding All Costs When Buying a Home: Beyond the Down Payment

September 12, 2024

by: Melissa Stockton

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Sourcing, Vetting and Keeping the Right Tenants

September 5, 2024

by: Melissa Stockton

The Pros and Cons of Buying a Fixer-Upper: What You Need to Know

The Pros and Cons of Buying a Fixer-Upper: What You Need to Know

August 28, 2024

by: Melissa Stockton

Understanding Due Diligence When Buying a Property

Understanding Due Diligence When Buying a Property

August 22, 2024

by: Melissa Stockton

Types of Loans Available to Finance a Property Acquisition

Types of Loans Available to Finance a Property Acquisition

August 15, 2024

by: Melissa Stockton

5 Insights from Inman Connect 2024: The Evolving Landscape of Real Estate

5 Insights from Inman Connect 2024: The Evolving Landscape of Real Estate

August 14, 2024

by: Melissa Stockton

Navigating Real Estate Cycles: How to Adapt Your Real Estate Strategy for Every Economic Phase

Navigating Real Estate Cycles: How to Adapt Your Real Estate Strategy for Every Economic Phase

August 8, 2024

by: Melissa Stockton

The MLS vs. PropertyReach: A Smarter Solution for Real Estate Data

The MLS vs. PropertyReach: A Smarter Solution for Real Estate Data

July 25, 2024

by: Melissa Stockton

Millennial Homebuyers: Redefining the Housing Landscape

Millennial Homebuyers: Redefining the Housing Landscape

July 18, 2024

by: Melissa Stockton

9 Types of Motivated Seller Leads for Real Estate Investors

9 Types of Motivated Seller Leads for Real Estate Investors

July 18, 2024

by: Melissa Stockton

25 Effective Marketing Strategies for Real Estate Professionals

25 Effective Marketing Strategies for Real Estate Professionals

June 20, 2024

by: Melissa Stockton

Harnessing the Power of Data Analytics for Real Estate Success

Harnessing the Power of Data Analytics for Real Estate Success

June 13, 2024

by: Melissa Stockton

Essential Elements of a Winning Real Estate Investment Business Plan

Essential Elements of a Winning Real Estate Investment Business Plan

June 6, 2024

by: Melissa Stockton

Where to Invest Next: The Top 5 Fastest Growing States in the U.S.

Where to Invest Next: The Top 5 Fastest Growing States in the U.S.

May 30, 2024

by: Melissa Stockton

The Basics of Real Estate Investing: A Beginner’s Guide

The Basics of Real Estate Investing: A Beginner’s Guide

May 23, 2024

by: Melissa Stockton

How to Close More Deals with Cash Buyers

How to Close More Deals with Cash Buyers

May 16, 2024

by: Melissa Stockton

How Interest Rates Influence Real Estate Investment Opportunities

How Interest Rates Influence Real Estate Investment Opportunities

May 9, 2024

by: Melissa Stockton

Beyond the MLS: How to Find Off-Market Investment Properties

Beyond the MLS: How to Find Off-Market Investment Properties

May 6, 2024

by: Melissa Stockton

From Risk to Reward: A Roadmap for Navigating Real Estate Investment Risk

From Risk to Reward: A Roadmap for Navigating Real Estate Investment Risk

April 25, 2024

by: Melissa Stockton