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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How The 70% Rule Can Wreck Your Flip
January 6, 2025 | 3 Minute Read Flipping houses is thrilling and insanely lucrative when you watch it on HGTV. The reality is far from the what you see. Whether you dream of becoming a celebrity flipper or simply want to explore a profitable real estate opportunity, one question always stands out: How much do […]