Why Most Real Estate Investors Lose Deals
July 6, 2026 | 2.5 Minute Read The real estate market is changing, and smart investors are changing with it. Higher insurance premiums, rising property taxes, inflation, and slowing home values are putting pressure on homeowners across the country. Many who purchased at peak prices with low down payments now have little or no equity, […]
How to Network for Deals
June 29, 2026 | 2.5 Minute Read Many real estate investors believe networking is as simple as attending a meetup, shaking a few hands, collecting business cards, and hoping a deal eventually comes their way. In reality, successful networking works very differently. The investors who consistently find great opportunities understand an important principle: networking isn’t […]
Why Most Real Estate Investors Quit
June 15, 2026 | 3 Minute Read Most real estate investors don’t fail because they aren’t smart enough. They don’t fail because they lack talent, experience, or access to opportunities. And they certainly don’t fail because there aren’t deals available. More often than not, investors quit because they expect results much faster than reality delivers […]
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 I lost $10K with a Lead Gen Service
December 16, 2024 | 4.5 Minute Read Back in September, we were preparing to hire a reputable outbound lead generation service outside our market to manage our cold calling. Then, a local investor I knew, a well-known wholesaler, approached me with an offer to use their lead generation service at a significant discount. Although we […]
Ninth Commandment: Thou Shalt Respect the Game
December 16, 2024 | 4 Minute Read NINTH COMMANDMENT: THOU SHALT RESPECT THE GAME “Respect the game.” Anyone who has spent time with me in a business setting has probably heard me say it. And it’s more than just a saying, it’s a mindset that has consistently guided me in the right direction. Why? Because […]
How to Do 100 Flips a Year
October 7, 2024 | 3 Minute Read In our business, we keep things straightforward and effective. Our typical process involves purchasing a property, cleaning it out, and then listing it on the MLS. Occasionally, we sell the property before listing it. Our goal is to dominate our market, especially in B and C class neighborhoods, […]
How I’m Using Cold Calls & KPIs to Buy Houses
September 16, 2024 | 3 Minute Read Back in 2022, when I was just getting started in real estate investing, I signed up for an online service that helped me search for pre-foreclosure properties, known as Lis Pendens. The service only provided the legal description of the property, so I had to use that information […]
Ninja Tricks for Direct-to-Seller Distressed Lists
June 3, 2024 | 2 Minute Read For those doing direct-to-seller residential marketing, here is an excellent source to find motivated leads. Go to Google and type in “open request form” or contact your county to get this list. In the sheriff list look at open request for recently incarcerated. Search pages to see description […]
The Power of Prompt Communication
April 08, 2024 | Reading Time: 1.5 Minutes 76% of real estate deals come from answering the phone the first time: This statistic emphasizes the significance of promptly answering incoming calls in the real estate business. It suggests that a significant majority of successful transactions originate from immediate responsiveness to inquiries or leads. This underscores […]