Why This Investor Paid More
September 14, 2026 | 5 Minute Read Back in June, I listed an as-is property for $155,000 in Roebuck Springs, one of Birmingham’s more affordable and desirable neighborhoods just north of downtown. A fellow investor had flipped the house next door earlier in the year for $280,000. The two houses were nearly identical. I had […]
New Listings Are Surging
September 7, 2026 | 8 Minute Read The housing market is beginning to look considerably different than it did just a few years ago. New listings are increasing, inventory is growing, sellers are becoming more willing to negotiate, and buyers are gaining leverage. At the same time, however, mortgage rates remain elevated and buyer demand […]
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 Flipping Houses Is Getting Harder
August 3, 2026 | 2 Minute Read The latest housing data reinforces what many investors are already experiencing: building new homes has become increasingly difficult to justify financially. Housing starts have fallen to their lowest level since 2020, and builders continue pulling back as higher interest rates, rising construction costs, and slower sales compress profit […]
The Fastest Way to Grow Your Real Estate Business
July 27, 2026 | 4 Minute Read Most real estate investors spend their time watching interest rates, home prices, and inventory. I pay attention to those too, but I’m also watching something that has the potential to affect every one of those metrics: oil. Oil isn’t just about the price you pay at the pump. […]
Where Real Estate Guru’s Fail You
July 13, 2026 | 7 Minute Read If you’ve spent any time on YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram, you’ve probably seen someone claiming they built a million-dollar real estate portfolio with no money, no credit, and no experience. They make investing look effortless. Buy one property today, quit your job next year, and spend the rest […]
The Shift to a Buyer’s Market
June 22, 2026 | 3 Minute Read The average home in the United States is now selling for less than its list price, and new data from Realtor.com shows how quickly sellers lose negotiating power when a property sits on the market. The first month is the most important period in a listing’s lifecycle. Sellers […]
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 […]