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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 […]
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 […]
Tenth Commandment: Thou Shalt Be Nice
December 23, 2024 | 3.5 Minute Read TENTH COMMANDMENT: THOU SHALT BE NICE It’s such a simple rule, but it’s powerful: Be nice. This advice applies to business and life alike. Unfortunately, we’re human—flawed, emotional, and sometimes short-tempered. We all have good days and bad days, and occasionally, we let our frustrations show. Speaking from […]
Ninth Commandment: Thou Shalt Respect the Game
December 16, 2024 | 4 Minute Read NINTH COMMANDMENT: THOU SHALT RESPECT THE GAME “Respect the game.” Anyone who has spent time with me in a business setting has probably heard me say it. And it’s more than just a saying, it’s a mindset that has consistently guided me in the right direction. Why? Because […]
Sixth Commandment to House Flipping: Build Relationships
November 25, 2024 | 3.5 Minute Read SIXTH COMMANDMENT: BUILD RELATIONSHIPS Relationships, whether personal or professional, aren’t about chasing people down. They’re about being your best self, putting that self out into the world, and allowing the right people to be drawn to you. In other words, attract, do not chase. So far, we’ve […]
Fifth Commandment to House Flipping: Do Not Advance Money to Contractors
November 18, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read FIFTH COMMANDMENT: DO NOT ADVANCE PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS The contractor dilemma is something every real estate investor faces. On one hand, contractors are an essential part of our team. They’re invaluable and bring tremendous expertise. Finding a really good contractor can feel like adding a new revenue stream […]
Fourth Commandment to House Flipping: The Inspection Period
November 11, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read FOURTH COMMANDMENT: THE INSPECTION PERIOD When we make offers, it’s not just about the dollar amount. Sure, the price is essential (after all, we’re here to make a profit), but there are several key elements we include in every offer. Here’s a breakdown: Purchase Price Inspection Timeframe Closing […]
The 10 Commandments to House Flipping: Make Daily Offers
November 4, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read THIRD COMMANDMENT: MAKE DAILY OFFERS It’s hard to believe, but even top investors often overlook this key metric. Sure, they track their profit margins, every dollar earned, and even keep tight schedules for each project. Yet the single most important action we can take to achieve our goals […]
The 10 Commandments to House Flipping: Multiple exit strategies
October 28, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read SECOND COMMANDMENT: MULTIPLE EXIT STRATEGIES Knowing the After Repair Value (ARV) is essential. It may sound simple, but often the simplest steps are the ones most easily overlooked. Success in this business comes from doing these basics consistently—right up to building a million-dollar business if you’re willing to […]
