How to Profit When Other Investors Fail
July 27, 2026 | 2 Minute Read I’ve been studying the new housing bill designed to limit large institutional investors from buying too many single-family homes. The bill was primarily aimed at hedge funds and large investors that entered the housing market after the 2008 downturn. During the crisis, these investors helped stabilize neighborhoods by […]
Mid-Term Rentals Are a Game Changer
July 20, 2026 | 2 Minute Read I have written extensively about the benefits of hosting mid-term guests at our furnished short-term rentals, and the results continue to reinforce my position that this strategy deserves more attention from real estate investors. Mid-term rentals—typically defined as stays of 28 days or longer—offer many of the financial […]
The Truth About Cash Flow Rentals
May 18, 2026 | 5.5 Minute Read Years ago, I bought a rental property that easily passed the “2% Rule.” The monthly rent was more than 2% of the purchase price, which many investors view as a strong indicator of cash flow. I still lost money on the deal. That experience taught me an important […]
The Foreclosure Wave Is Coming
May 11, 2026 | 5.5 Minute Read For the last few years, a lot of investors have been waiting on the sidelines wondering when acquisition opportunities would finally return. Between elevated interest rates, institutional competition, affordability issues, and compressed cash flow, it has been difficult for smaller investors to buy quality deals that actually pencil […]
Section 8 Shock: Rent Slashed After Occupancy
March 2, 2026 | 4 Minute Read We have worked with Section 8 tenants in Birmingham for over 15 years. Locally, there are three housing authorities that administer vouchers: Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD), Jefferson County Housing Authority (JCHA), and Bessemer Housing Authority (BESH). HABD is by far the largest, and roughly 75% […]