How to Profit When Other Investors Fail
July 27, 2026 | 2 Minute Read I’ve been studying the new housing bill designed to limit large institutional investors from buying too many single-family homes. The bill was primarily aimed at hedge funds and large investors that entered the housing market after the 2008 downturn. During the crisis, these investors helped stabilize neighborhoods by […]
Mid-Term Rentals Are a Game Changer
July 20, 2026 | 2 Minute Read I have written extensively about the benefits of hosting mid-term guests at our furnished short-term rentals, and the results continue to reinforce my position that this strategy deserves more attention from real estate investors. Mid-term rentals—typically defined as stays of 28 days or longer—offer many of the financial […]
How Investors Can 6X Their Rental Cash Flow
April 13, 2026 | 4.5 Minute Read Last week, I received a call from a local investor who owns more than 200 rental properties—someone I’ve known for nearly 15 years and consider one of the most experienced operators in our market. The reason for the call? Another investor wanted to lease one of his properties […]
Rental Arbitrage: When The Numbers Don’t Work
October 27, 2025 | 3.5 Minute Read Last week brought an interesting opportunity. A local investor contacted me—she’s relocating to Europe and asked if I could lease her short-term rental for $1,275 per month. This would be using the rental arbitrage strategy. The property is a fully renovated, nicely furnished three-bedroom, one-bath home. But first, […]
How His Flip When Sideways (and He Is Going To Lose Thousands)
June 24, 2024 | 4 Minute Read Time Early last week, I connected with a new investor. I use “new” loosely since he has only completed three flips. He bought a property in the Avondale area, a few miles from downtown Birmingham. This is a very eclectic, hot area within walking distance of Avondale Park […]