When Closing Delays Hurt the Deal
July 28, 2025 | 2 Minute Read We currently have multiple properties under contract, and as is often the case, some take longer to close than others. One example is a deal we’ve had under contract since April 28. The closing has been delayed twice—not because of financing, but because the seller failed to pay […]
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 […]
Seventh Commandment: Other People’s Money
December 2, 2024 | 3 Minute Read SEVENTH COMMANDMENT: OTHER PEOPLE’S MONEY When I first got started in real estate investing, my biggest false belief was thinking I needed a mountain of cash saved up to even begin. It was daunting, especially when I learned that 90% of self-made millionaires created their wealth through real […]
Disconnect Between the Asking Price vs Turnkey Price
One effective way to find off-market properties is by building relationships with real estate agents who have pocket listings of distressed properties they aim to sell for cash. Many seasoned agents have investors on speed dial, benefiting from quick cash offers and, when permitted, acting as dual agents to retain the full commission without splitting […]
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 […]