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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 […]
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 […]
How to Hire the Right Property Manager
April 7, 2025 | 3 Minute Read I often hear from out-of-state investors looking to offload their rental properties. The biggest reason they want to sell? Bad property management. It’s a common and costly mistake. A property manager can make or break your investment. When these investors contact me wanting to sell, I often end […]
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 […]
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 […]
Leaving Tenants, Unpaid Bills? Here’s How to Avoid It
March 10, 2025 | 2 Minute Read In August 2021, one of my tenants moved out after occupying the property for two years. She had been an ideal tenant—rent was always paid on time and she kept the property in great condition with no maintenance requests. After she vacated the only turnover wear and tear […]
Why I Refinanced My Airbnb
March 3, 2025 | 3.5 Minute Read Last week, I completed a refinance on one of my short-term rentals (Airbnb). I had owned the property free and clear for nine years. For the first seven years, I rented it to two different Section 8 tenants. Since there was no mortgage, my cash flow averaged around […]
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: […]
Read This Before Using the BRRRR Strategy
January 20, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read Recently, an out-of-state investor approached me for guidance on employing the BRRRR strategy. BRRRR, which stands for Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, and Repeat, is a popular method to build wealth in real estate. The investor had gone under contract for a property priced at $75,000, planning $20,000 in […]
How I see the Market in 2025
January 13, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read Before the crash of 2008, I was doing very well flipping houses in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale market. When the warning signs appeared in 2006, I ignored them and took on unnecessary risk and it costs me dearly. It was only after the crash that I learned some hard […]
