Consider This Before Accepting Section 8 Tenants
August 5, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read When I first began owning rental properties in 2013, most of the houses I purchased were in B and C class neighborhoods. At that time, buying these properties was incredibly affordable, with prices under $20,000. The average rent for a three-bedroom house was between $800 and $850 per […]
Why I Converted a Listing to a Short Term Rental
July 29, 2024 | 5 Minute Read December 2021, I assisted an out-of-state investor with refinancing his turnkey properties in Birmingham. To my surprise, I discovered that he had several short-term rentals (Airbnb’s) in the same areas where we had long-term Section 8 rentals. Who would have thought short-term rentals (STRs) could operate in these […]
How to Protect Your Properties from Theft
July 15, 2024 | 3 Minute Read Time With the volume of properties we are renovating, several often remain vacant for some time. Having vacant properties is bad enough, but leaving them vulnerable to theft and vandalism is even worse. Over the years, we have experienced break-ins at our these vacant properties. Thieves have stolen […]
Real Estate Fearmongering for Clicks
July 8, 2024 | 5 Minute Read Time I am always amazed by the number of experts or gurus on YouTube predicting a real estate crash in 2024. Many of these YouTubers skillfully use psychology to craft their content, titles, and thumbnails to maximize clicks. More clicks translate to more subscribers and greater opportunities to […]
When selling an investment property is a bad idea
June 24, 2024 | 1.5 Minute Read Time An out-of-state investor was seeking to sell his recently vacated turnkey property. This neighborhood, a very affordable, rising blue-collar working-class area, has been a target for investors looking to flip and hold properties for years. The previous Section 8 tenant paid $800 per month. The investor is […]
I Made $27,660 in Six Hours Flipping This House
June 24, 2024 | 4.5 Minute Read HOW I FOUND THE DEAL (1 Hour)On May 8th, we decided to sell one of our short-term rental properties. Although it performed well on Airbnb and VRBO, we wanted to liquidate part of our portfolio, which included a 5/1 ARM at 4.25% that would reset in about two […]
How to Find Active Buyers on Zillow
June 17, 2024 | 1.5 Minute Read To locate active buyers on Zillow, follow these steps: Visit Zillow.com and enter your city/state to search for recently sold properties in your area. If you have a specific property to sell, enter its address. Change the filter to show only Sold properties. Adjust the filters to set […]
10 High-Risk Real Estate Markets
May 20, 2024 | Reading Time: 4 Minutes Historically, real estate investment has yielded substantial returns. The S&P 500 Index reports that the average annual return on commercial properties is about 9.6%, slightly lower than the 10.3% return on residential properties. However, real estate investment carries inherent risks. Factors such as market timing, location, demand, […]
Use Debt To Pay No Taxes
May 13, 2024 | Reading Time: 2.5 Minute Investors often use borrowed money, known as debt, to finance the purchase of properties. This strategy allows them to acquire more assets than they could with their own capital alone, significantly increasing their potential for growth and income. https://youtu.be/b_jMHK7QXRw?si=ouEL2NfjI_P7Fnaf One of the key benefits of using debt […]
Five Real Estate Tech Trends To Watch In 2024
May 13, 2024 | Reading Time: 5 Minutes Technological innovations, such as the rise of remote work facilitated by advancements in communication technology, can reshape housing preferences. Changes in work patterns and lifestyle choices may alter demand for certain types of properties, leading to localized price adjustments. 1. Tech Challenges: The property technology sector, a […]