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 […]
Is the Market Shifting?
May 19, 2025 | 3 Minute Read Lately, I’m noticing subtle shifts in the market—lower inventory, softening prices, and a drop in cash buyers. These changes are shaping my buying and exit strategies. Over the years, I’ve bought, owned, and flipped thousands of houses. I survived the 2008 crash… barely. By 2009, I was $1.5 […]
How I Lock Up Properties Off the MLS
May 5, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read There are many effective ways to find investment properties: driving for dollars, cold calling, texting, sending postcards, and door knocking are all great for locating off-market deals. But what about using the MLS (Multiple Listing Service)? Most investors dismiss it, saying there’s too much competition and the prices […]
Would You Flip This House?
May 5, 2025 | 5 Minute Read The house may be worth $250,000 and it’s yours for $130,000. Would you buy it? One of the most important skills in buying and selling real estate is accurately comping a property to determine its current and future ARV (After Repair Value) and renovation costs. These figures will […]
Finding Properties Without Spending Money
March 31, 2025 | 3 Minute Read When I started investing in real estate back in 2002, my focus was entirely on wholesaling properties. At the time, I had no marketing budget—actually, I had no money to spend at all. So, I had to get creative. As I gained experience and started closing more deals, […]
Eighth Commandment: Thou Shalt Frame Failure Wisely
December 9, 2024 | 3.5 Minute Read EIGHTH COMMANDMENT: THOU SHALL FRAME FAILURE WISELY When I transitioned into real estate in 2002, I was terrified of making a bad deal. Initially, I saw some success, set massive goals, and let the wins get to my head. My hubris led me to losing everything during the […]
How I’m Using Cold Calls & KPIs to Buy Houses
September 16, 2024 | 3 Minute Read Back in 2022, when I was just getting started in real estate investing, I signed up for an online service that helped me search for pre-foreclosure properties, known as Lis Pendens. The service only provided the legal description of the property, so I had to use that information […]