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 […]
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, […]
The Problem with Creative Seller Financing Offers
September 15, 2025 | 3 Minute Read Every week I receive unsolicited offers from my listings. Almost everyone offers a cash purchase with a seller financing option. While seller financing can be effective in the right circumstances, it often is not a good fit for most properties. But, before we get into it, here’s a […]
The 30% ROI Triplex That Wasn’t
July 7, 2025 | 3 Minute Read You might think I’m crazy for walking away from a triplex with an estimated 30% net ROI. That’s right—30% net. Some investors would have jumped all over this deal. But as always, the devil is in the details. Curious why I passed? Read on. Over the years, I’ve […]
The Exit Strategy Playbook Every Investor Needs
June 23, 2025 | 3 Minute Read With every potential property acquisition, it’s critical to take a strategic approach. Before we ever commit to purchasing a property, we ensure we have multiple exit strategies in place. Real estate is a market-driven industry, and when conditions change—whether due to interest rates, buyer demand, or unexpected challenges—our […]
The Best $20K I Never Made
June 9, 2025 | 3 Minute Read Last week a virtual wholesaler brought us a property. The asking price? $65,000. My business partner of over 10 years, Jeff, and I happened to be nearby finishing up a renovation project, so we decided to stop by and walk the property together—a rare occasion, since I usually […]
Is the Market Shifting?
May 19, 2025 | 3 Minute Read Lately, I’m noticing subtle shifts in the market—lower inventory, softening prices, and a drop in cash buyers. These changes are shaping my buying and exit strategies. Over the years, I’ve bought, owned, and flipped thousands of houses. I survived the 2008 crash… barely. By 2009, I was $1.5 […]
How I Lock Up Properties Off the MLS
May 5, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read There are many effective ways to find investment properties: driving for dollars, cold calling, texting, sending postcards, and door knocking are all great for locating off-market deals. But what about using the MLS (Multiple Listing Service)? Most investors dismiss it, saying there’s too much competition and the prices […]
Would You Flip This House?
May 5, 2025 | 5 Minute Read The house may be worth $250,000 and it’s yours for $130,000. Would you buy it? One of the most important skills in buying and selling real estate is accurately comping a property to determine its current and future ARV (After Repair Value) and renovation costs. These figures will […]
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 […]