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 […]
The 1% Rule is Making a Comeback
August 19, 2024 | 2 Minute Read Back in April, I discussed the 1% rule and its relevance to real estate investing. The 1% rule helps investors evaluate a property’s price against its potential gross income. According to this rule, the monthly rent should be at least 1% of the purchase price. For more details, […]
Federal Reserve Holds Rates, Plans Three Cuts This Year
March 20, 2024 | Reading Time: 1.5 Minutes The Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged, maintaining them at about 5.3 percent, with a forecast indicating a potential decrease to 4.6 percent by the end of 2024. The Fed is cautiously considering rate cuts in response to persistent inflation but is also mindful of […]