Why This Investor Paid More
September 14, 2026 | 5 Minute Read Back in June, I listed an as-is property for $155,000 in Roebuck Springs, one of Birmingham’s more affordable and desirable neighborhoods just north of downtown. A fellow investor had flipped the house next door earlier in the year for $280,000. The two houses were nearly identical. I had […]
New Listings Are Surging
September 7, 2026 | 8 Minute Read The housing market is beginning to look considerably different than it did just a few years ago. New listings are increasing, inventory is growing, sellers are becoming more willing to negotiate, and buyers are gaining leverage. At the same time, however, mortgage rates remain elevated and buyer demand […]
Buying a Foreclosure at Auction? You Better Read This
August 24, 2026 | 5.5 Minute Read I read about a foreclosed house for sale in Colorado that racked up more than 4.3 million views on Zillow. That kind of attention would normally be reserved for an outrageous mansion, a bizarre floor plan, or a property filled with something you would never expect to find […]
Where Real Estate Investors Should Buy Next
August 17, 2026 | 6.5 Minute Read If you are a real estate investor, you should pay attention to a wide range of opinions about the housing market—not just the ones that confirm your existing beliefs. Before the 2008 financial crisis, several analysts and economists warned about the housing bubble, including Ivy Zelman, Michael Burry, […]
The Appraisal Problem Investors Need to Know
August 17, 2026 | 4 Minute Read Last Thursday, I had another closing scheduled for the sale of an investment property owned by the hedge fund I represent. The appraisal came in earlier in the week exactly at the purchase price, so I thought we were all set to close. Then I read the appraiser’s […]
The Seller’s “Bottom Price” Isn’t My Problem
August 10, 2026 | 5.5 Minute Read As many of you know, a few months ago I started working with a $36 billion hedge fund as its exclusive listing agent here in Birmingham, selling off rental properties as-is once they become vacant. Most of these properties are heavily discounted because they require extensive renovations. I […]
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 […]
Foreclosures Are Rising
April 6, 2026 | 3.5 Minute Read While many headlines focus on economic uncertainty and rising foreclosure activity, experienced real estate investors understand that market shifts often create some of the best buying opportunities. When foreclosure activity begins to increase, it signals something important: distress is entering the market, and distressed sellers often create the […]
My Zillow Hack To Finding Cheap Properties
August 11, 2025 | 2 Minute Read Hunting for real estate deals on Zillow used to be a slog—hours spent sifting through listings for that rare gem. But with the right strategy and a powerful (free!) keyword list, you can now uncover investment properties faster and smarter. Understanding Zillow’s Game Plan Zillow is the go-to […]
When Closing Delays Hurt the Deal
July 28, 2025 | 2 Minute Read We currently have multiple properties under contract, and as is often the case, some take longer to close than others. One example is a deal we’ve had under contract since April 28. The closing has been delayed twice—not because of financing, but because the seller failed to pay […]