Why Real Estate Agents Avoid Investors
February 9, 2026 | 3 Minute Read I get it. We are bottom feeders. Investors want agents to submit a hundred offers a week at half the asking price, add all these contingencies, and then renegotiate the price after inspection. Real estate investors and real estate agents should be natural allies. Investors bring repeat business, […]
When a $32B Real Estate Hedge Fund Calls Me
February 9, 2026 | 3 Minute Read The past few weeks have brought an unexpected opportunity. A hedge fund reached out to see if I would be interested in listing their properties in Birmingham. Any agent knows how difficult it is to secure listings. You market, build community relationships, network endlessly, and hope the effort […]
Why We Added Another Short Term Rental After Downsizing
January 19, 2026 | 2.5 Minute Read It’s been about four years since we launched our first short-term rental on Airbnb and VRBO, and in that time, I’ve learned more than I ever expected. Short-term rentals are not passive income. They are operational businesses, and without strong systems, they will expose every weakness in your […]
The BRRRR Cash Flow Formula for 2026
December 22 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read Every year, I hear the same thing from investors. “I want to work smarter, not harder.” I understand the intention—but in real estate investing, that mindset is often what stalls growth. If you want to grow your portfolio in 2026, the formula isn’t smarter or harder.It’s smarter and […]