From Cash Flow to Catastrophe
August 25, 2025 | 4 Minute Read Back in 2011, I left the beaches of Fort Lauderdale, FL after 15 years and up and move to Birmingham, AL. Why? I was selling fully renovated turnkey properties in Birmingham for around $50,000. I bought them dirt cheap—between $8,000–$12,000—and invested another $30,000 in renovations. After closing, I […]
Comp a Property When Comps Don’t Exist
August 4, 2025 | 3 Minute Read What do you do when you find a great potential rental, but the comparable sales (“comps”) are unclear, underwhelming, or nonexistent? It’s a common challenge. Sometimes we’re tempted to force a square peg into a round hole just because we like the property. But to make sound investment […]
Would You Buy This Duplex?
August 4, 2025 | 3 Minute Read An investor recently reached out to me for help securing financing on a property she was considering. In addition to being a full-time real estate investor, I’m also a commercial money broker. I work directly with multiple lenders—think of me as a real estate version of LendingTree. My […]
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 […]
The Exit Strategy Playbook Every Investor Needs
June 23, 2025 | 3 Minute Read With every potential property acquisition, it’s critical to take a strategic approach. Before we ever commit to purchasing a property, we ensure we have multiple exit strategies in place. Real estate is a market-driven industry, and when conditions change—whether due to interest rates, buyer demand, or unexpected challenges—our […]
It’s All About the Numbers
June 23, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read Yes, we buy a lot of houses. But this particular property gave us some interesting decisions to make. Our plan is to buy and hold, but as we walked through the home and reviewed the layout, we realized we had a few value add options to increase monthly […]
Where Investors Are Buying Homes And Leaving
June 16, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read 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. Investor Activity Is Cooling — But Not Collapsing […]
The Best $20K I Never Made
June 9, 2025 | 3 Minute Read Last week a virtual wholesaler brought us a property. The asking price? $65,000. My business partner of over 10 years, Jeff, and I happened to be nearby finishing up a renovation project, so we decided to stop by and walk the property together—a rare occasion, since I usually […]
Profits, Pivots & Passive Income
March 19, 2025 | 3 Minute Read The first half of 2025 has been pretty decent, and I wanted to share a behind-the-scenes look at how our current real estate projects and exit strategies. From profitable turnkey flips to rent increases on long-term holdings, we’re adapting to market shifts with a focus on stability, cash […]
How I Lock Up Properties Off the MLS
May 5, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read There are many effective ways to find investment properties: driving for dollars, cold calling, texting, sending postcards, and door knocking are all great for locating off-market deals. But what about using the MLS (Multiple Listing Service)? Most investors dismiss it, saying there’s too much competition and the prices […]