The Housing Bill That Could Flip the Market
February 23, 2026 | 3.5 Minute Read Congress rarely agrees on anything. But the overwhelming 390–9 House vote in favor of the Housing for the 21st Century Act signals bipartisan recognition of one core issue: America doesn’t have enough housing. If the Senate advances the bill, it could meaningfully lower construction barriers, speed up development […]
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 […]
Lower Rent Isn’t Always Better
December 1, 2025 | 2 Minute Read I recently saw a social media video from a well-known real estate investor suggesting that landlords should lower rent by 10% rather than risk having a vacant property. While this advice comes from a highly successful investor and educator, the reality is that the “right” strategy depends on […]
The Game Changing REI Strategy You Need
November 24, 2025 | 4 Minute Read High interest rates have pushed many traditional homebuyers to the sidelines — but for savvy real estate investors, this market has created one of the most overlooked opportunities in years: assumable mortgages. While mortgage rates are hovering above 6–7%, millions of homeowners still hold loans locked in at […]
Refinancing Your Rental? Ask This One Question
November 17, 2025 | 3 Minute Read Many investors come to me for help securing bridge and refinance loans—usually when they reach the third R in the BRRRR strategy: Refinance. That third R is the turning point. It determines whether your capital stays trapped in a property indefinitely or gets recapitalized into acquiring more deals. […]
Rental Arbitrage: When The Numbers Don’t Work
October 27, 2025 | 3.5 Minute Read Last week brought an interesting opportunity. A local investor contacted me—she’s relocating to Europe and asked if I could lease her short-term rental for $1,275 per month. This would be using the rental arbitrage strategy. The property is a fully renovated, nicely furnished three-bedroom, one-bath home. But first, […]
The Government Shutdown Survival Guide for Real Estate Investors
October 6, 2025 | 3 Minute Read The U.S. federal government is about to shutdown, and if you’re in real estate, this isn’t just a political story — it’s a business risk. Funding delays can ripple across mortgage approvals, development projects, and property management operations, slowing deals and squeezing cash flow. Here’s what you need […]
The Problem with Creative Seller Financing Offers
September 15, 2025 | 3 Minute Read Every week I receive unsolicited offers from my listings. Almost everyone offers a cash purchase with a seller financing option. While seller financing can be effective in the right circumstances, it often is not a good fit for most properties. But, before we get into it, here’s a […]
When A Real Estate Agent Crossed the Line
July 21, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read When we secure a property under contract, we typically use the OPM strategy (Other People’s Money) to fund our projects. We work with private lenders who provide short-term funding—usually in the form of a six-month note at 12% interest. These lenders essentially act as the bank in the […]
The Deceitful Trick Wholesalers Use to Increase Profits
June 30, 2025 | 2 Minute Read While browsing the MLS, I found a property listed for $57,500. I contacted the agent—only to learn it was actually a wholesaler, who failed to disclose “seller holds equitable interest.” That’s a required disclosure when marketing a contract on the MLS. Still, I scheduled a showing. The home […]