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. […]
How the ROAD Act Benefits Real Estate Investors
July 20, 2026 | 2.5 Minute Read While the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act quietly became law over the weekend with little media attention, its impact on real estate investors could be significant. From limiting institutional buyers to encouraging new construction and manufactured housing, the law creates several opportunities for independent investors willing to […]
Cash Flow vs Appreciation
June 22, 2026 | 3 Minute Read One of the most persistent debates in real estate investing is whether you should prioritize cash flow or appreciation. It’s a question that shows up repeatedly among investors at every level—from beginners buying their first rental to operators managing hundreds of units. There is no universal “right” answer. […]
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 […]
We Are In A Real Estate Market of Negotiation
April 27, 2026 | 3 Minute Read The housing market doesn’t turn all at once. But over the past decade, one pattern has consistently shown up: housing cycles unfold in a sequence. The earliest signals don’t come from prices alone—they come when pricing behavior and buyer response start to drift apart. That disconnect is often […]
Why Investors Are Buying Townhomes
March 23, 2026 | 2 Minute Read We currently own almost 15 acres of land in Birmingham, just north of downtown about 10 miles in Center Point. Back in 2018, we purchased this land for almost nothing with the goal of building both a townhome and garden home development — both already fully zoned for […]
How Investors Can Protect Their Rental Cash Flow
March 16, 2026 | 3.5 Minute Read For years, landlords have benefited from steady rent increases. In many markets, fair market rents for one- and two-bedroom units have risen nearly 40% since 2021. But the market is finally shifting. After several years of rapid growth, rents across the United States are beginning to decline. While […]
Should You Pursue a Rent to Own Strategy?
February 16, 2026 | 4 Minute Read Not sure whether to set up your rental for a long term tenant or sell it? There is a strategy that sits between the two: rent-to-own. It’s interesting because I have been going back and forth with this strategy for several years now. I have several colleagues who […]
A Big Capital Gains Shift for Investors
February 2, 2026 | 3.5 Minute Read Real estate investors have always relied on tax strategy as a core part of building wealth. From depreciation to 1031 exchanges, minimizing taxes is often just as important as finding the right deal. Now, a potential change to capital gains rules on primary residences could create a rare […]
Could You Really Take Your 3% Mortgage With You?
December 1, 2025 | 4.5 Minute Read Imagine locking in a super-low mortgage rate—2% or 3%—for 30 years… and being able to take that same loan with you when you move to a new house. Sounds awesome, right? That’s the basic idea behind portable mortgages, a concept the government is now exploring as a way […]