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A DAY IN MY LIFE AS A REAL ESTATE INVESTOR
Come take a 2-minute ride through a day in my life as a RE investor (Jonathan Mednick) managing our short term rentals, supply runs, wellness checks, and marketing a long term rental property.
Strategies
A Subject To Deal with a Potential $250,000 Profit
Anita, an 80-year-old widow facing foreclosure, thought she had no options after filing bankruptcy—until our creative real estate offer offered hope. See how our offer helps her stay in her home while creating a smart long term investment opportunity.
July 21, 2025 | 3 Minute Read
The One Trick to Finding Tired Landlords
Tired of cold calling and dead-end leads? Discover how one simple question to prospective tenants led me to landlords ready to sell—without spending a dime on marketing or skip tracing. This overlooked strategy has helped me buy multiple off-market properties. This is sold gold for finding these leads.
July 7, 2025 | 3 Minute Read
How I Saved $11,000 on a Wholesale Deal
A wholesaler rejected our $61K offer—then came back two months later after his buyer backed out. But by then, the leverage had shifted. We didn’t just save the deal—we saved $11,000. Want to know how we flipped the script and boosted our cash flow? You’ll want to read this.
June 30, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read
The Exit Strategy Playbook Every Investor Needs
If homeowners default on payments, the lender can foreclose to recover the loan. This creates opportunities for real estate investors to buy distressed properties at discounted prices but with growing competition, especially in today’s market it’s harder than ever to find them. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Here’s my top 10 list for finding foreclosures.
June 23, 2025 | 3 Minute Read
Where to Find Foreclosures
If homeowners default on payments, the lender can foreclose to recover the loan. This creates opportunities for real estate investors to buy distressed properties at discounted prices but with growing competition, especially in today’s market it’s harder than ever to find them. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Here’s my top 10 list for finding foreclosures.
June 16, 2025 | 3.5 Minute Read
The Best $20K I Never Made
Last week a virtual wholesaler brought us a deal with an asking price of $65,000. After walking it, we realized it was a solid buy with multiple exit strategies. Once we saw the numbers worked, we signed the assignment agreement—even after learning the wholesaler locked it up for $45,000, earning him a $20,000 assignment fee. And we couldn’t be happier.
June 9, 2025 | 3 Minute Read
What Happens When Your Contract Falls Off a Cliff?
I currently have (or had) two properties under contract that were scheduled to close May 30th. Neither deal closed. As you know, real estate purchase contracts are legally binding agreements with specific closing timelines. When a seller fails to close on time, the buyer has several legal and practical options.
June 2, 2025 | 4 Minute Read
We Are Shifting Our Short Term Rental Strategy
When we launched our first short-term rental (STR) in early 2022, we were excited by the potential for higher income. Our thought was simple: convert several of our long-term rental properties into STRs? As long as we could net at least $200 per month—similar to what we made with long-term tenants—it was a win. Our average STR daily rate (ADR) was $230, and we were netting about $2,500 per month per property. We quickly scaled up to 16 STRs. Today, we operate 12 STRs and converting four back to long term rentals. The ADR has decreased to an average of $130 per night. So, what changed?
May 26, 2025 | 3 Minute Read
Why We Reject Some Section 8 Tenants
Investing in rental properties with Section 8 tenants can provide stable, government-backed income. Many landlords are drawn to the promise of guaranteed rent payments—especially when the tenant’s voucher covers 100% of the rent. But here’s the truth: just because rent is guaranteed doesn’t mean every Section 8 applicant should be approved.
May 26, 2025 | 3 Minute Read
Analysis
When A Real Estate Agent Crossed the Line
Recently, a lender backed out just one week before we were closing on a purchase of a property. We requested a 30-day extension to secure a replacement. While rare, these situations happen. Unfortunately, the listing agent responded emotionally and broke a key rule of real estate conduct.
July 21, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read
Four Signs the Real Estate Market is Shifting
A growing number of homeowners are pulling their listings off the market after failing to attract buyers willing to pay their asking price—a sign that many sellers would rather sit tight than negotiate in a softening housing environment. This trend follows a wave of price reductions and reflects the growing divide between seller expectations and market reality.
July 14, 2025 | 3 Minute Read
How Trump Changed Housing Forever
Now that Trump’s massive tax bill has been signed into law, real estate investors are asking: What’s in it for us? Industry leaders from the National Association of Home Builders to the National Association of Realtors are praising the law as a win for real estate. Many investors are calling it a “windfall” and a “game changer.” Here’s a breakdown of the key provisions investors need to know—and how they might impact your investment strategies.
July 14, 2025 | 3 Minute Read
The Deceitful Trick Wholesalers Use to Increase Profits
Think you’re getting a steal off the MLS? Think again. I uncovered a deceitful wholesaling tactic that pumps up the price by thousands of dollars. In this scenario, I reveal how a low-listed property turned into a bait-and-switch—and why knowing your numbers is the only way to protect your profit and walk away smart.
June 30, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read
It’s All About the Numbers
Yes, we buy a lot of houses. But this particular property gave us multiple exit strategies and some interesting decisions to make. Our initial plan was to buy and hold, but as we walked through the home and reviewed the layout, we realized we had a few options. As always, we ran the numbers first, then evaluated the best value-adds based on the space and floor plan. Let’s break it down.
June 23, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read
You Are Not Losing Money on Deals… Your Brain Is
Asking the wrong questions—or failing to question your assumptions at all—can cost you serious money. What makes it worse is that most investors don’t even realize they’re doing it. Cognitive biases quietly influence our thinking, causing us to misjudge deals, miscalculate risks, and misread the market.
June 16, 2025 | 3.5 Minute Read
Where Investors Are Buying Homes, And Leaving
Curious how real estate investors are navigating today’s tough market? A new Realtor.com Real Estate Investor Report reveals both caution and opportunity in investor behavior across the U.S.—offering a critical snapshot for anyone building a real estate portfolio in 2025.
June 16, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read
America’s housing market is cracking
The American housing market, a post-pandemic juggernaut that seemed unstoppable, is finally showing signs of fatigue. After more than two years of steady price hikes, the housing market is undergoing a major shift.
June 9, 2025 | 2 Minute Read
Winning in a Tightening Real Estate Market
When we talk about where the market is heading—how things are shifting and how people are feeling—it really all comes down to the money. Leads are still coming in. Properties are still moving, just not as quickly. Especially on the flip side (dispositions), things are taking slightly longer, and margins are getting slimmer.
June 2, 2025 | 3 Minute Read
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