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 […]
The Wealth Illusion: $8 Trillion Gone
April 14, 2025 | 3 Minute Read Last week in just 48 hours, U.S. stock markets shed around $8 trillion in value. Overnight, retirement accounts, investment portfolios, and 401(k)s looked a whole lot smaller. So here’s the question we should all be asking: If wealth can disappear that quickly… was it ever truly real? Welcome […]
I Made $100K This Month. How’d You Do?
March 24, 2025 | 1.5 Minute Read March turned out to be a solid month. While in Dallas for a conference, we sold one of our turnkey properties. Now, I’ll be honest—I hesitated to sell this one. It was pulling in a 16% net cap rate, which is nothing to sneeze at. So why let […]
You Need Multiple Streams of REI Income
March 24, 2025 | 3 Minute Read When I first started investing in real estate back in 2002, my sole strategy was wholesaling. It had a low barrier to entry with minimal costs, making it an easy way to get started. And it worked—until 2008. When the market crashed, buyers disappeared, and most wholesalers quickly […]
Why I Refinanced My Airbnb
March 3, 2025 | 3.5 Minute Read Last week, I completed a refinance on one of my short-term rentals (Airbnb). I had owned the property free and clear for nine years. For the first seven years, I rented it to two different Section 8 tenants. Since there was no mortgage, my cash flow averaged around […]
Identifying the Buyer for your Turnkey Property
February 10, 2025 | 3.5 Minute Read Last week, I discussed a sizable turnkey rental portfolio an investor is looking to sell. Naturally, the seller wants top dollar. If the properties are fully renovated, occupied by reliable tenants, and priced right, a strong sale price is possible. However, determining the initial asking price requires careful […]
Read This Before Using the BRRRR Strategy
January 20, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read Recently, an out-of-state investor approached me for guidance on employing the BRRRR strategy. BRRRR, which stands for Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, and Repeat, is a popular method to build wealth in real estate. The investor had gone under contract for a property priced at $75,000, planning $20,000 in […]
Here’s How Much I Earned with this Short Term Rental
November 18, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read Last week, a memory popped up on my Facebook feed: a photo of my wife, Gina, setting up one of our short-term rentals. She and her mother Faye did an amazing job designing this property. I figured it was the perfect opportunity to discuss my reason why we […]
Hot Markets for Real Estate Investors
October 14, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read While the average homebuyer may feel the pressure of rising interest rates, real estate investors are stepping in, capturing a record share of homes. Investors accounted for 14.8% of home purchases in the first quarter of 2024—the highest percentage since data tracking began in 2001, according to Realtor.com® […]
Building Wealth With The 4-3-2-1 Real Estate Strategy
May 27, 2024 | 1.5 Minute Read Build wealth through real estate investing requires strategic planning and a clear roadmap toward financial stability. One such roadmap gaining traction among investors is the 4-3-2-1 rule, a strategy that outlines the ideal financial outcomes for building a rental portfolio of properties. 4 Properties for Stability: The cornerstone […]