Fifth Commandment to House Flipping: Do Not Advance Money to Contractors
November 18, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read FIFTH COMMANDMENT: DO NOT ADVANCE PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS The contractor dilemma is something every real estate investor faces. On one hand, contractors are an essential part of our team. They’re invaluable and bring tremendous expertise. Finding a really good contractor can feel like adding a new revenue stream […]
Drive Occupancy in Your Short-Term Rentals with this Strategy
November 11, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read A few months back I started exploring strategies to boost bookings across our 13 short-term rentals. In our market, monthly occupancy rates around 50% are considered average, but I aimed to improve this, especially during weekdays. In peak season, we focus on maximizing nightly rates, aiming for that […]
Fourth Commandment to House Flipping: The Inspection Period
November 11, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read FOURTH COMMANDMENT: THE INSPECTION PERIOD When we make offers, it’s not just about the dollar amount. Sure, the price is essential (after all, we’re here to make a profit), but there are several key elements we include in every offer. Here’s a breakdown: Purchase Price Inspection Timeframe Closing […]
How to Use an Assignment Agreement to Wholesale Properties
November 11, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read Over the years, I’ve wholesaled hundreds of properties, using a single simple document to assign properties to other investors. The assignment agreement allows an investor, often referred to as the “assignor” or “wholesaler,” to transfer their rights in a real estate purchase contract to another party, known as […]
The 10 Commandments to House Flipping: Make Daily Offers
November 4, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read THIRD COMMANDMENT: MAKE DAILY OFFERS It’s hard to believe, but even top investors often overlook this key metric. Sure, they track their profit margins, every dollar earned, and even keep tight schedules for each project. Yet the single most important action we can take to achieve our goals […]
The REI Documents You Need to be Successful
November 4, 2024 | 1.5 Minute Read Over 22 years and with more than 2,200 properties owned and flipped, I’ve had quite a journey as a real estate investor. Along the way, I’ve gathered a wealth of knowledge, insights, and strategies. I’ve put nearly every real estate investing strategies into practice, from wholesaling, joint ventures, […]
How We Made $70,000 with Four Mid-Term Bookings
October 28, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read Back in June, I started exploring ways to boost bookings and occupancy across our 13 short-term rentals, which we currently list on both Airbnb and VRBO. The answer? Mid-term rentals. This type of rental accommodates guests seeking housing accommodations of 28 days or more — a huge, untapped […]
The 10 Commandments to House Flipping: Multiple exit strategies
October 28, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read SECOND COMMANDMENT: MULTIPLE EXIT STRATEGIES Knowing the After Repair Value (ARV) is essential. It may sound simple, but often the simplest steps are the ones most easily overlooked. Success in this business comes from doing these basics consistently—right up to building a million-dollar business if you’re willing to […]
The 10 Commandments to House Flipping
October 21, 2024 | 2 Minute Read FIRST COMMANDMENT: THOU SHALT KNOW THE ARV It’s hard to believe, but it’s been almost 23 years since I became a real estate investor. Over that time, I’ve completed over 2,000 deals, generated hundreds of millions in profit, and now I am here with REI.School helping investors like […]
Hot Markets for Real Estate Investors
October 14, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read While the average homebuyer may feel the pressure of rising interest rates, real estate investors are stepping in, capturing a record share of homes. Investors accounted for 14.8% of home purchases in the first quarter of 2024—the highest percentage since data tracking began in 2001, according to Realtor.com® […]