Two Biggest Mistakes to Owning Rentals
August 31, 2026 | 6 Minute Read I started buying rental properties here in Birmingham in 2015, when the market was still recovering from the 2008 crash. At the time, we were buying decent single-family homes around Birmingham for roughly $18,000 to $25,000. But here’s the interesting part. Back in September 2011, when I first […]
Where Real Estate Investors Should Buy Next
August 17, 2026 | 6.5 Minute Read If you are a real estate investor, you should pay attention to a wide range of opinions about the housing market—not just the ones that confirm your existing beliefs. Before the 2008 financial crisis, several analysts and economists warned about the housing bubble, including Ivy Zelman, Michael Burry, […]
How the ROAD Act Benefits Real Estate Investors
July 20, 2026 | 2.5 Minute Read While the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act quietly became law over the weekend with little media attention, its impact on real estate investors could be significant. From limiting institutional buyers to encouraging new construction and manufactured housing, the law creates several opportunities for independent investors willing to […]
The Refinance That Boosted Our Cash Flow 50%
March 9, 2026 | 2.5 Minute Read This past Friday, we completed a refinance of 16 properties that were previously spread across three different portfolios with multiple lenders, consolidating them into one loan. The original loans were 5/1 ARMs at 4.5%, scheduled to reset in early 2027. Our new interest rate is 6.375%, which is […]
Build to Rent Isn’t a Trend. It’s the Next Phase
February 2, 2026 | 6 Minute Read It has become increasingly difficult to acquire properties using the BRRRR strategy. Nearly everything on the market is overpriced. Sellers are asking full appraised value for rental properties that simply do not cash flow at current rent levels, especially with financing rates averaging around 7%. Despite this, I […]