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 […]
I Made $27,660 in Six Hours Flipping This House
June 24, 2024 | 4.5 Minute Read HOW I FOUND THE DEAL (1 Hour)On May 8th, we decided to sell one of our short-term rental properties. Although it performed well on Airbnb and VRBO, we wanted to liquidate part of our portfolio, which included a 5/1 ARM at 4.25% that would reset in about two […]
Top 3 Real Estate Investing Sales Mistakes
June 17, 2024 | 1 Minute Read In the competitive world of real estate investing, making mistakes can be costly. Here are the top three blunders that can derail even the most promising investing careers. Ignoring Market Needs The cornerstone of successful real estate investing is understanding and meeting market needs. When investors ignore this […]
How to Find Active Buyers on Zillow
June 17, 2024 | 1.5 Minute Read To locate active buyers on Zillow, follow these steps: Visit Zillow.com and enter your city/state to search for recently sold properties in your area. If you have a specific property to sell, enter its address. Change the filter to show only Sold properties. Adjust the filters to set […]
Why You Should Be Tracking Months of Supply Real Estate Data
June 17, 2024 | 4 Minute Read We are finally seeing signs of panic in the real estate market following the release of new data from various reliable sources. The main concern for many right now is the rapid growth in inventory. Experts who have accurately predicted market trends since 2020 agree: regardless of how […]