The Skeptical Investor Newsletter

A frank, hopefully insightful, dive into real estate and financial markets. From one real estate investor to another.

All Past Articles

The Housing Market Is Frozen, Not Broken

Existing-home sales have been stuck near 4 million for three years. Here is what finally breaks the ice, and what it means for buyers, sellers, and landlords.

Andreas Mueller

Aug 3, 2026

Real Estate Investing

The Apartment Glut Is Going Keto

The apartment glut is clearing, builders are cutting prices, and Congress just passed a housing law that won’t do much of anything.

Andreas Mueller

Jul 27, 2026

Real Estate Investing

The Curious Case of the American Non-Worker

A record number of Americans have stopped working. Payrolls came in at 57,000, revisions erased another 74,000, and the BEA is about to rewrite the Fed's favorite inflation gauge.

Andreas Mueller

Jul 20, 2026

Real Estate Investing

Article #100: A Multifamily Special + A Report Card (and a Gift)

It's my 100th article! This week is a multifamily special, my top 25 deal points for buying a multifamily property. Plus a gift.

Andreas Mueller

Jul 14, 2026

Real Estate Investing

Insurance: Your Premium Went Up. Their Profit Tripled.

Insurers just had one of their most profitable years ever, right as your renewal bill hit a record share of your mortgage payment. Plus: why Nashville’s soft market may be a closing window.

Andreas Mueller

Jul 6, 2026

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Featured Articles

The Housing Market Is Frozen, Not Broken

The Apartment Glut Is Going Keto

The Curious Case of the American Non-Worker

All Past Articles

The Housing Market Is Frozen, Not Broken

The Apartment Glut Is Going Keto

The Curious Case of the American Non-Worker

Article #100: A Multifamily Special + A Report Card (and a Gift)

Insurance: Your Premium Went Up. Their Profit Tripled.

The Skeptical Investor Newsletter