Buying a Foreclosure at Auction? You Better Read This
August 24, 2026 | 5.5 Minute Read I read about a foreclosed house for sale in Colorado that racked up more than 4.3 million views on Zillow. That kind of attention would normally be reserved for an outrageous mansion, a bizarre floor plan, or a property filled with something you would never expect to find […]
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, […]
The Seller’s “Bottom Price” Isn’t My Problem
August 10, 2026 | 5.5 Minute Read As many of you know, a few months ago I started working with a $36 billion hedge fund as its exclusive listing agent here in Birmingham, selling off rental properties as-is once they become vacant. Most of these properties are heavily discounted because they require extensive renovations. I […]
Why Most Real Estate Investors Lose Deals
July 6, 2026 | 2.5 Minute Read The real estate market is changing, and smart investors are changing with it. Higher insurance premiums, rising property taxes, inflation, and slowing home values are putting pressure on homeowners across the country. Many who purchased at peak prices with low down payments now have little or no equity, […]
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 […]
Foreclosures Are Rising
April 6, 2026 | 3.5 Minute Read While many headlines focus on economic uncertainty and rising foreclosure activity, experienced real estate investors understand that market shifts often create some of the best buying opportunities. When foreclosure activity begins to increase, it signals something important: distress is entering the market, and distressed sellers often create the […]
The Negative Equity Wave Is Coming
November 24, 2025 | 3 Minute Read Negative equity isn’t just a financial metric. It changes behavior. When homeowners owe more than their property is worth, they often make irrational decisions—sometimes life-altering ones. According to recent Zillow data, 53% of homes in the U.S. have lost equity in the last year. That doesn’t mean more […]
My Zillow Hack To Finding Cheap Properties
August 11, 2025 | 2 Minute Read Hunting for real estate deals on Zillow used to be a slog—hours spent sifting through listings for that rare gem. But with the right strategy and a powerful (free!) keyword list, you can now uncover investment properties faster and smarter. Understanding Zillow’s Game Plan Zillow is the go-to […]
A Subject To Deal with a Potential $250,000 Profit
July 21, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read Last week, my colleague received a call from a church member. A woman in the congregation was going through a very difficult time and needed to sell her home. We contacted the homeowner, Anita, and arranged to meet her at her property. Anita is 80 years old and […]
Where to Find Foreclosures
June 16, 2025 | 3.5 Minute Read If homeowners default on payments, the lender can foreclose to recover the loan. This creates opportunities for real estate investors to buy distressed properties at discounted prices but with growing competition, especially in today’s market it’s harder than ever to find them. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. […]