How Real Estate Investors Lose Money
June 15, 2026 | 3 Minute Read Most real estate training focuses on how to make money. However, the most valuable lessons often come from understanding how investors lose money. Even experienced investors can suffer significant losses when they underestimate risk or rely on overly optimistic assumptions. I speak from experience having lost millions back […]
Calculating House Flip Profits
June 8, 2026 | 4.5 Minute Read Since 2002, I have flipped thousands of houses. Most have generated solid profits, some have broken even, and a few have resulted in losses—especially during the 2008 market crash, when I lost everything. Over the years, however, I have become highly skilled at accurately estimating potential profits before […]
The Numbers That Make or Break Every Real Estate Deal
January 12, 2026 | 2.5 Minute Read Every profitable real estate deal starts—and ends—with two numbers: As-Is Value and After-Repair Value (ARV). If you don’t understand the difference between them, you’re not investing. You’re gambling. These two values determine what you should pay, how much you can borrow, and whether a deal makes sense at […]
How I Influence Appraisers Without Breaking Rules
October 20, 2025 | 2 Minute Read Through REI Brokers (www.reibrokers.com), I help investors secure bridge loans and refinance their rental properties. The biggest value I bring is that I’m an investor just like them—we speak the same language and face the same day-to-day challenges (shameless plus). On a current refinance with my fellow investor […]
When Closing Delays Hurt the Deal
July 28, 2025 | 2 Minute Read We currently have multiple properties under contract, and as is often the case, some take longer to close than others. One example is a deal we’ve had under contract since April 28. The closing has been delayed twice—not because of financing, but because the seller failed to pay […]
How The 70% Rule Can Wreck Your Flip
January 6, 2025 | 3 Minute Read Flipping houses is thrilling and insanely lucrative when you watch it on HGTV. The reality is far from the what you see. Whether you dream of becoming a celebrity flipper or simply want to explore a profitable real estate opportunity, one question always stands out: How much do […]
Fifth Commandment to House Flipping: Do Not Advance Money to Contractors
November 18, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read FIFTH COMMANDMENT: DO NOT ADVANCE PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS The contractor dilemma is something every real estate investor faces. On one hand, contractors are an essential part of our team. They’re invaluable and bring tremendous expertise. Finding a really good contractor can feel like adding a new revenue stream […]
Fourth Commandment to House Flipping: The Inspection Period
November 11, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read FOURTH COMMANDMENT: THE INSPECTION PERIOD When we make offers, it’s not just about the dollar amount. Sure, the price is essential (after all, we’re here to make a profit), but there are several key elements we include in every offer. Here’s a breakdown: Purchase Price Inspection Timeframe Closing […]
The 10 Commandments to House Flipping: Make Daily Offers
November 4, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read THIRD COMMANDMENT: MAKE DAILY OFFERS It’s hard to believe, but even top investors often overlook this key metric. Sure, they track their profit margins, every dollar earned, and even keep tight schedules for each project. Yet the single most important action we can take to achieve our goals […]
The 10 Commandments to House Flipping: Multiple exit strategies
October 28, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read SECOND COMMANDMENT: MULTIPLE EXIT STRATEGIES Knowing the After Repair Value (ARV) is essential. It may sound simple, but often the simplest steps are the ones most easily overlooked. Success in this business comes from doing these basics consistently—right up to building a million-dollar business if you’re willing to […]