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 3-Hour Property Manager
November 17, 2025 | 3 Minute Read With a sizable rental portfolio, I’m often asked, “Why don’t you just outsource property management and spend more time adding more doors?” The answer is simple: with the systems we’ve built, managing our rentals only requires 3 hours per week at most. When your systems and processes are […]
Should You Hire A Property Manager or Self-Manage
November 10, 2025 | 3.5 Minute Read We often sell turnkey properties to other investors. But what exactly does that mean? A turnkey property is a fully renovated, cash-flowing, tenant-occupied home that’s already stabilized—allowing the buyer to start earning income immediately. In fact, we’re selling two turnkey properties this Friday to an investor from California. […]
Our Secret to Being Airbnb Super hosts
November 3, 2025 | 4 Minute Read We’ve been running short-term rentals for almost four years now, and the journey has been nothing short of educational. At one point, we scaled up to 16 doors. Today, we’ve streamlined our portfolio to a core group of eight high-performing properties—the ones that consistently deliver the best results. […]
Step-by-Step to Getting Your Rental Approved for Section 8
October 27, 2025 | 5 Minute Read If you want guaranteed partial rent payments and a larger tenant pool, accepting Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) can make sense — but there’s paperwork, an inspection, and negotiating the rent to get through. 95% of our rental portfolios are with Section 8 tenants. We prefer it because […]
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, […]
Wholesalers: Stop Using the Same Script on Investors
September 1, 2025 | 2 Minute Read Every single week, without fail, I get emails, texts, and calls from wholesalers across the country wanting to buy my properties. I respect the hustle—leveraging technology to reach homeowners is smart. But here’s the problem: I’m not your typical “homeowner.” I’m an investor. And that distinction matters. Why? […]
The 6 Rules I Use to Eliminate Bad Tenants
August 11, 2025 | 2 Minute Read Nightmare tenants. Late rent. Drama. Lease violations. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever felt the frustration of managing difficult renters, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: tenant problems aren’t random—they’re predictable and preventable. I’ve seen every scenario imaginable. What I’m sharing with you today isn’t theory—it’s the result […]
Why We Reject Some Section 8 Tenants
March 25, 2025 | 3 Minute Read Investing in rental properties with Section 8 tenants can provide stable, government-backed income. Many landlords are drawn to the promise of guaranteed rent payments—especially when the tenant’s voucher covers 100% of the rent. But here’s the truth: just because rent is guaranteed doesn’t mean every Section 8 applicant […]
My Section 8 Secret for Maximum Rents
April 7, 2025 | 2 Minute Read Section 8 has added significant stability and consistent income across our entire SFR portfolio. Most importantly is the strategies we implement to exponentially increase our rents each year. The secret sauce is in how you negotiate the max rent with Section 8. Let me show you how I […]