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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 […]
How I Saved $11,000 on a Wholesale Deal
June 30, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read While we actively market to find our own off-market deals, we still buy properties from wholesalers and subscribe to all their email blasts. In early May, one wholesaler sent us a 3 bed / 2 bath property. His asking price was $70,000. After reviewing comps, inspecting the property, […]
It’s All About the Numbers
June 23, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read Yes, we buy a lot of houses. But this particular property gave us some interesting decisions to make. Our plan is to buy and hold, but as we walked through the home and reviewed the layout, we realized we had a few value add options to increase monthly […]
Three Strategies for Profiting on Unsold Properties
September 9, 2024 | 4 Minute Read When buying an investment property, it’s crucial to ensure you have at least two exit strategies in place. What if your flip doesn’t hit your profit target, or the property sits unsold on the market? Having a backup plan is essential to protecting your investment and avoiding financial […]
When selling an investment property is a bad idea
June 24, 2024 | 1.5 Minute Read Time An out-of-state investor was seeking to sell his recently vacated turnkey property. This neighborhood, a very affordable, rising blue-collar working-class area, has been a target for investors looking to flip and hold properties for years. The previous Section 8 tenant paid $800 per month. The investor is […]
How His Flip When Sideways (and He Is Going To Lose Thousands)
June 24, 2024 | 4 Minute Read Time Early last week, I connected with a new investor. I use “new” loosely since he has only completed three flips. He bought a property in the Avondale area, a few miles from downtown Birmingham. This is a very eclectic, hot area within walking distance of Avondale Park […]
Considering Cap Rates In Today’s Market
April 29, 2024 | Reading Time: 2 Minutes If an investor is considering what to look for in a real estate investment, a cap rate is one of the first factors they review. They want to know their return before debt service (the mortgage). You can find the cap rate by taking the net operating […]
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 […]
Three Tax-Smart Real Estate Investing Strategies
April 18, 2024 | Reading Time: 8 Minutes Opportunity zones, Delaware statutory trusts and real estate income funds can help investors maximize gains and mitigate taxes. Historically, tax-smart investing has proven to be a robust strategy for real estate investors. Essentially, it focuses on utilizing diverse investment strategies and vehicles to potentially enhance returns while […]
