Calculating House Flip Profits
June 8, 2026 | 4.5 Minute Read Since 2002, I have flipped thousands of houses. Most have generated solid profits, some have broken even, and a few have resulted in losses—especially during the 2008 market crash, when I lost everything. Over the years, however, I have become highly skilled at accurately estimating potential profits before […]
About That Mortgage Pay Off
May 18, 2026 | 3 Minute Read Most real estate investors assume that once a loan is paid off, the mortgage automatically disappears from public record. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Whether you refinance, sell, or simply hold a property free and clear, a mortgage is not officially removed until a satisfaction of […]
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 […]
The Power of Cost Segregation To Keep More Cash
May 4, 2026 | 4 Minute Read Cost segregation breaks your property into parts so you can take bigger tax write-offs sooner, putting more cash in your pocket early. When done right, with an engineer and CPA, it can free up capital, boost cash flow, and help you scale faster, as long as you use […]
Why This Feels Like 2008
March 30, 2026 | 3 Minute Read As a real estate investor, I’m closely watching the private credit stress hitting firms like BlackRock, Apollo, and Tricolor. Liquidity caps and market turmoil could tighten lending, slow refinancing, and reduce available capital. Why the Private Credit Stress Is Serious Major alternative asset managers are at the center […]
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 […]
The Game Changing REI Strategy You Need
November 24, 2025 | 4 Minute Read High interest rates have pushed many traditional homebuyers to the sidelines — but for savvy real estate investors, this market has created one of the most overlooked opportunities in years: assumable mortgages. While mortgage rates are hovering above 6–7%, millions of homeowners still hold loans locked in at […]
Cash Flow vs Equity
September 22, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read The Federal Reserve dropped rates by 0.25% last week. For real estate investors coming out of a short-term rental portfolio financed with 5/1 ARMs at pandemic-era rates (around 4.5%), this matters. Many of those loans can’t be extended, meaning refinancing is now the only option. The challenge? You’ll […]
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 […]
Boosting Profits with Contract for Deeds
August 26, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read Here is a creative strategy for selling real estate deals, specifically the use of Contract for Deeds (CFDs) as opposed to traditional buying methods. This approach not only enables you to generate a lump sum of cash but also creates ongoing cash flow. A Contract for Deed is […]