The Skeptical Investor Newsletter

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

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Real Estate Investing

As Washington Chases Big Landlords, a Quieter Apartment Shortage Takes Shape

A ban that spares mom-and-pop investors, a tax cut that may raise rents, and a Nashville luxury boom.

Andreas Mueller

Oct 26, 2026

Real Estate Investing

Inflation Is Still Too Damn High. But Now...

Washington is borrowing, the consumer is spending and diesel is up 66%, but I know how you can get free gas.

Andreas Mueller

Oct 20, 2026

Real Estate Investing

Why Real Estate Gloom May Be Overdone

This skeptic checks the week's most alarming numbers against the data and finds more reason for patience than panic.

Andreas Mueller

Oct 12, 2026

Real Estate Investing

As Building Costs Fall, the Price of Owning a Home Keeps Rising

Lennar now builds a house for 14% less per square foot than it did in 2023, yet insurance, land and association dues continue to climb. My landlord renewal shows how that gap reaches investors.

Andreas Mueller

Oct 5, 2026

Real Estate Investing

The Fed Is Fighting a Gas Pump, Not Inflation

Strip out fuel and core inflation is still cooling, currently 2.4%. The Fed is leaning on interest rates to combat fuel prices, a battle they have no control over.

Andreas Mueller

Sep 28, 2026

The Skeptical Investor Newsletter

Featured Articles

As Washington Chases Big Landlords, a Quieter Apartment Shortage Takes Shape

Inflation Is Still Too Damn High. But Now...

Why Real Estate Gloom May Be Overdone

All Past Articles

As Washington Chases Big Landlords, a Quieter Apartment Shortage Takes Shape

Inflation Is Still Too Damn High. But Now...

Why Real Estate Gloom May Be Overdone

As Building Costs Fall, the Price of Owning a Home Keeps Rising

The Fed Is Fighting a Gas Pump, Not Inflation

The Skeptical Investor Newsletter