The Truth About Selling a Real Estate Portfolio
February 24, 2025 | 3.5 Minute Read Selling a rental portfolio is a major financial decision that requires careful analysis. Whether an investor is looking to cash out, diversify assets, or simplify management, understanding the numbers and potential pitfalls for a buyer is essential. Recently, I reviewed an off-market portfolio of 10 rental properties in […]
The Shenanigans of A Real Estate Agent
February 17, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read As a licensed real estate broker since 2013, I deeply value the relationships I’ve built with fellow agents and brokers. Even though we’re usually on opposite sides of a transaction, I feel a strong sense of camaraderie with most of those I’ve worked with over the years. However, […]
How Wall Street is Rigging the Real Estate Market
February 10, 2025 | 3.5 Minute Read Wall Street isn’t just buying up America’s homes—they’re engineering a massive foreclosure crisis while positioning $127 billion to capitalize on the fallout. This isn’t just another market cycle; it’s the aftermath of the largest artificial market manipulation in real estate history, coupled with an aggressive corporate takeover of […]
Read This Before Using the BRRRR Strategy
January 20, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read Recently, an out-of-state investor approached me for guidance on employing the BRRRR strategy. BRRRR, which stands for Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, and Repeat, is a popular method to build wealth in real estate. The investor had gone under contract for a property priced at $75,000, planning $20,000 in […]
Three Strategies for Profiting on Unsold Properties
September 9, 2024 | 4 Minute Read When buying an investment property, it’s crucial to ensure you have at least two exit strategies in place. What if your flip doesn’t hit your profit target, or the property sits unsold on the market? Having a backup plan is essential to protecting your investment and avoiding financial […]
All-Cash Offers From Big Investors Recede
July 29, 2024 | 2 Minute Read During the hypercompetitive pandemic years, cash was king as investors flooded the housing market with hefty cash offers. Now, however, the trend is shifting. According to a recent Realtor.com® report, the percentage of investors purchasing homes with cash dropped to 64% in the first quarter of 2024. This […]
Home Prices and Population Shifts by County
July 29, 2024 | 3 Minute Read According to the latest Zillow Home Value Index data, national home prices ended June 2024 up by 45% compared to March 2020. In just 54 months, the country has experienced house price appreciation comparable to some entire decades in the past. Certain regional housing markets have seen even […]
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 […]
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 […]
Buying from a Wholesaler? Here’s What You Need to Know
July 1, 2024 | 3 Minute Read Time Each week, I receive multiple emails from wholesalers offering properties for sale. However, I seldom purchase from them, and it has been a few years since my last wholesale purchase. Despite this, wholesalers provide a valuable service by handling the heavy lifting involved in locating and presenting […]