The Truth About Cash Flow Rentals
May 18, 2026 | 5.5 Minute Read Years ago, I bought a rental property that easily passed the “2% Rule.” The monthly rent was more than 2% of the purchase price, which many investors view as a strong indicator of cash flow. I still lost money on the deal. That experience taught me an important […]
Cash Flow Mistakes You Need to Avoid
May 11, 2026 | 4.5 Minute Read Whether you invest in real estate actively or passively, the same core risks can destroy your cash flow. Some mistakes simply reduce returns. Others can wipe out profits entirely—or even sink the deal altogether. Here are eight major risks every investor should pay attention to before putting money […]
The Foreclosure Wave Is Coming
May 11, 2026 | 5.5 Minute Read For the last few years, a lot of investors have been waiting on the sidelines wondering when acquisition opportunities would finally return. Between elevated interest rates, institutional competition, affordability issues, and compressed cash flow, it has been difficult for smaller investors to buy quality deals that actually pencil […]
The Power of Cost Segregation To Keep More Cash
May 4, 2026 | 4 Minute Read Cost segregation breaks your property into parts so you can take bigger tax write-offs sooner, putting more cash in your pocket early. When done right, with an engineer and CPA, it can free up capital, boost cash flow, and help you scale faster, as long as you use […]
When Sellers Overvalue Rental Properties
March 23, 2026 | 2 Minute Read I will be honest. It’s a tough time to acquire rentals as a buy and hold investor. Many sellers—including investors and their agents—are insisting on selling at or near appraised value, regardless of whether the property needs significant capital improvements. Trying to explain realistic investor pricing in this […]
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 […]
My Strategy to Get Higher Rents with Section 8
January 26, 2026 | 3.5 Minute Read Last week, I spoke with a fellow investor who was considering selling two of his long-term Section 8 rentals. I know these properties well—I sold them to him about five years ago. The good news? The properties have performed exactly as intended. Same tenants since purchase. Minimal maintenance […]
Why Most Passive Real Estate Investors Lose Money
October 20, 2025 | 4 Minute Read Most passive real estate investments advertise returns between 12% and 20%. Some offer higher potential gains but carry significant risk, while others are more moderate and stable. The real challenge for investors is figuring out how to tell the difference. Risk is only one part of the equation. […]