How Real Estate Investors Lose Money
June 15, 2026 | 3 Minute Read Most real estate training focuses on how to make money. However, the most valuable lessons often come from understanding how investors lose money. Even experienced investors can suffer significant losses when they underestimate risk or rely on overly optimistic assumptions. I speak from experience having lost millions back […]
How Permits Kill Real Estate Profits
June 8, 2026 | 3.5 Minute Read Older homes have long been a source of opportunity for flippers and BRRRR investors. As properties age, they often require renovations that can create significant value and equity. America has no shortage of aging housing stock. According to housing industry data, the median age of owner-occupied homes is […]
Calculating House Flip Profits
June 8, 2026 | 4.5 Minute Read Since 2002, I have flipped thousands of houses. Most have generated solid profits, some have broken even, and a few have resulted in losses—especially during the 2008 market crash, when I lost everything. Over the years, however, I have become highly skilled at accurately estimating potential profits before […]
The Numbers That Make or Break Every Real Estate Deal
January 12, 2026 | 2.5 Minute Read Every profitable real estate deal starts—and ends—with two numbers: As-Is Value and After-Repair Value (ARV). If you don’t understand the difference between them, you’re not investing. You’re gambling. These two values determine what you should pay, how much you can borrow, and whether a deal makes sense at […]
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 […]
Four Wholesaling Mistakes to Avoid
February 24, 2025 | 3.5 Minute Read When I first started wholesaling properties in 2002, the real estate landscape was completely different. The online services we have today simply didn’t exist. Back then, most real estate tools were software applications you had to download onto your computer. Finding good deals wasn’t as easy as pulling […]
The REI Documents You Need to be Successful
November 4, 2024 | 1.5 Minute Read Over 22 years and with more than 2,200 properties owned and flipped, I’ve had quite a journey as a real estate investor. Along the way, I’ve gathered a wealth of knowledge, insights, and strategies. I’ve put nearly every real estate investing strategies into practice, from wholesaling, joint ventures, […]
What A Possible Fed Rate Drop Means for Investors
August 19, 2024 | 2 Minute Read Mortgage rates are currently near their lowest levels in over a year, prompting many borrowers to take action. Mortgage applications rose by 17% in the week ending August 9, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Market Composite Index, which was released on Wednesday. This increase pushed the index, […]
The Top 10 Real Estate Investing Strategies
April 29, 2024 | Reading Time: 6 Minutes The good news about real estate investing is that you have options. Don’t worry. REI.School has got you covered. The strategy you choose to go with will depend on different factors. What’s your tolerance for risk? How much control do you want over your investment? What’s your […]
Understanding Hard Money Loans
April 29, 2024 | Reading Time: 1 Minute If you are looking to fix and flip a project and need a hard money lender, they will loan you up to 90% of the purchase price and 100% of the renovation costs. However, the total amount is capped at 75% LTV (loan-to-value) of the after repair value […]