Winning in a Tightening Real Estate Market
June 2, 2025 | 2 Minute Read When we talk about where the market is heading—how things are shifting and how people are feeling—it really all comes down to the money. Leads are still coming in. Properties are still moving, just not as quickly. Especially on the flip side (dispositions), things are taking slightly longer, […]
Should You Assign the Contract or Double Close?
April 21, 2025 | 4 Minute Read When I get a property under contract and my exit strategy is to wholesale it, I need to determine if I am going to assign the contract or double close it. Both approaches allow me to flip properties without holding them long-term, but they come with distinct advantages, […]
Fifth Commandment to House Flipping: Do Not Advance Money to Contractors
November 18, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read FIFTH COMMANDMENT: DO NOT ADVANCE PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS The contractor dilemma is something every real estate investor faces. On one hand, contractors are an essential part of our team. They’re invaluable and bring tremendous expertise. Finding a really good contractor can feel like adding a new revenue stream […]
Fourth Commandment to House Flipping: The Inspection Period
November 11, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read FOURTH COMMANDMENT: THE INSPECTION PERIOD When we make offers, it’s not just about the dollar amount. Sure, the price is essential (after all, we’re here to make a profit), but there are several key elements we include in every offer. Here’s a breakdown: Purchase Price Inspection Timeframe Closing […]
How to Use an Assignment Agreement to Wholesale Properties
November 11, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read Over the years, I’ve wholesaled hundreds of properties, using a single simple document to assign properties to other investors. The assignment agreement allows an investor, often referred to as the “assignor” or “wholesaler,” to transfer their rights in a real estate purchase contract to another party, known as […]
The 10 Commandments to House Flipping: Make Daily Offers
November 4, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read THIRD COMMANDMENT: MAKE DAILY OFFERS It’s hard to believe, but even top investors often overlook this key metric. Sure, they track their profit margins, every dollar earned, and even keep tight schedules for each project. Yet the single most important action we can take to achieve our goals […]
What A Possible Fed Rate Drop Means for Investors
August 19, 2024 | 2 Minute Read Mortgage rates are currently near their lowest levels in over a year, prompting many borrowers to take action. Mortgage applications rose by 17% in the week ending August 9, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Market Composite Index, which was released on Wednesday. This increase pushed the index, […]