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Finding Properties Without Spending Money
March 31, 2025 | 3 Minute Read When I started investing in real estate back in 2002, my focus was entirely on wholesaling properties. At the time, I had no marketing budget—actually, I had no money to spend at all. So, I had to get creative. As I gained experience and started closing more deals, […]
REI.SCHOOL Celebrates One Year
March 31, 2025 | 1.5 Minute Read April 1, 2025, marks the one-year anniversary of launching REI.School. Over the past year, I’ve published more than 150 real estate articles, coached investors at various stages of their careers through one-on-one sessions, and expanded the REI.School Store to offer crucial documents—including calculators, assignment and purchase agreements, legal […]
You Need Multiple Streams of REI Income
March 24, 2025 | 3 Minute Read When I first started investing in real estate back in 2002, my sole strategy was wholesaling. It had a low barrier to entry with minimal costs, making it an easy way to get started. And it worked—until 2008. When the market crashed, buyers disappeared, and most wholesalers quickly […]
How To Find An REI Mentor
December 30, 2024 | 3.5 Minute Read Starting in real estate investing can be both exciting and overwhelming. With its huge opportunities and inherent challenges, having the guidance of a seasoned mentor can make all the difference. A mentor not only helps you navigate challenges and avoid common pitfalls but also accelerates your growth by […]
Why Every Investor Needs a Mastermind Group
December 23, 2024 | 4 Minute Read Since 2015, I have been part of a real estate investing (REI) mastermind group. Prior to that, I was more of a maverick (and still am) — focusing on self-study, networking locally with other investors, and simply doing deals. However, I felt something was missing: the ability to […]
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 […]
Why I Converted a Listing to a Short Term Rental
July 29, 2024 | 5 Minute Read December 2021, I assisted an out-of-state investor with refinancing his turnkey properties in Birmingham. To my surprise, I discovered that he had several short-term rentals (Airbnb’s) in the same areas where we had long-term Section 8 rentals. Who would have thought short-term rentals (STRs) could operate in these […]
Real Estate Investor Optimism Grows
July 22, 2024 | 2 Minute Read Time Real estate investor sentiment rose by 16% from the previous quarter, with 60% of surveyed investors viewing the current housing market more favorably than they did a year ago. This was the main finding of the Summer 2024 Investor Sentiment Survey, released Wednesday by Connecticut-based mortgage lender […]
10 High-Risk Real Estate Markets
May 20, 2024 | Reading Time: 4 Minutes Historically, real estate investment has yielded substantial returns. The S&P 500 Index reports that the average annual return on commercial properties is about 9.6%, slightly lower than the 10.3% return on residential properties. However, real estate investment carries inherent risks. Factors such as market timing, location, demand, […]
Use Debt To Pay No Taxes
May 13, 2024 | Reading Time: 2.5 Minute Investors often use borrowed money, known as debt, to finance the purchase of properties. This strategy allows them to acquire more assets than they could with their own capital alone, significantly increasing their potential for growth and income. https://youtu.be/b_jMHK7QXRw?si=ouEL2NfjI_P7Fnaf One of the key benefits of using debt […]
