Profits, Pivots & Passive Income
March 19, 2025 | 3 Minute Read The first half of 2025 has been pretty decent, and I wanted to share a behind-the-scenes look at how our current real estate projects and exit strategies. From profitable turnkey flips to rent increases on long-term holdings, we’re adapting to market shifts with a focus on stability, cash […]
What Every Landlord Should Know About Taxes
May 12, 2025 | 3 Minute Read Investing in real estate can provide you with passive income and generational wealth. However, as with any income, rental income is subject to taxes. Ugh. Taxes! Let’s break it down. When Is Rental Income Taxed? Tax law requires you to report all rental income and related expenses in […]
The Wealth Illusion: $8 Trillion Gone
April 14, 2025 | 3 Minute Read Last week in just 48 hours, U.S. stock markets shed around $8 trillion in value. Overnight, retirement accounts, investment portfolios, and 401(k)s looked a whole lot smaller. So here’s the question we should all be asking: If wealth can disappear that quickly… was it ever truly real? Welcome […]
REI.SCHOOL Celebrates One Year
March 31, 2025 | 1.5 Minute Read April 1, 2025, marks the one-year anniversary of launching REI.School. Over the past year, I’ve published more than 150 real estate articles, coached investors at various stages of their careers through one-on-one sessions, and expanded the REI.School Store to offer crucial documents—including calculators, assignment and purchase agreements, legal […]
I Made $100K This Month. How’d You Do?
March 24, 2025 | 1.5 Minute Read March turned out to be a solid month. While in Dallas for a conference, we sold one of our turnkey properties. Now, I’ll be honest—I hesitated to sell this one. It was pulling in a 16% net cap rate, which is nothing to sneeze at. So why let […]
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 to be a Private Lender
March 10, 2025 | 3 Minute Read I’m actively seeking to purchase properties, and when I submit offers, my terms are simple: all-cash, as-is condition, and close within 30 days or less using my title company. In the past two weeks, I’ve secured seven properties under contract. Once we get past inspections and closing escrow, […]
The Truth About Selling a Real Estate Portfolio
February 24, 2025 | 3.5 Minute Read Selling a rental portfolio is a major financial decision that requires careful analysis. Whether an investor is looking to cash out, diversify assets, or simplify management, understanding the numbers and potential pitfalls for a buyer is essential. Recently, I reviewed an off-market portfolio of 10 rental properties in […]
Identifying the Buyer for your Turnkey Property
February 10, 2025 | 3.5 Minute Read Last week, I discussed a sizable turnkey rental portfolio an investor is looking to sell. Naturally, the seller wants top dollar. If the properties are fully renovated, occupied by reliable tenants, and priced right, a strong sale price is possible. However, determining the initial asking price requires careful […]
What You Should Know Before Buying an REI Portfolio
January 27, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read Last week I was sent a portfolio of 50 turnkey houses from an investor looking to retire and cash out. That got me thinking. This would be a great time to dive in to the pros and cons of purchasing a portfolio of rental properties. PROS Immediate Scale: […]