Why Flipping Houses Is Getting Harder
August 3, 2026 | 2 Minute Read The latest housing data reinforces what many investors are already experiencing: building new homes has become increasingly difficult to justify financially. Housing starts have fallen to their lowest level since 2020, and builders continue pulling back as higher interest rates, rising construction costs, and slower sales compress profit […]
Why Investors Love 1031 Exchanges
June 29, 2026 | 2.5 Minute Read One of the most powerful tax strategies available to real estate investors is the 1031 Exchange. Named after Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, this strategy allows investors to defer capital gains taxes when selling an investment property and reinvesting the proceeds into another qualifying property. Rather […]
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 […]
A Big Capital Gains Shift for Investors
February 2, 2026 | 3.5 Minute Read Real estate investors have always relied on tax strategy as a core part of building wealth. From depreciation to 1031 exchanges, minimizing taxes is often just as important as finding the right deal. Now, a potential change to capital gains rules on primary residences could create a rare […]
How the U.S. Election May Affect Your Income
October 21, 2024 | 2 Minute Read While both Republicans and Democrats have several key issues on their agendas, one topic that has the attention of many real estate investors is taxes. When it comes to corporate taxes, the two parties are taking very different approaches. Democrats are pushing for an increase from the current […]
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 […]