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 […]
My Strategy to Get Higher Rents with Section 8
January 26, 2026 | 3.5 Minute Read Last week, I spoke with a fellow investor who was considering selling two of his long-term Section 8 rentals. I know these properties well—I sold them to him about five years ago. The good news? The properties have performed exactly as intended. Same tenants since purchase. Minimal maintenance […]
Your Tenants Are Funding Your Retirement
December 15, 2025 | 2 Minute Read Most people believe retirement is something you save for. They stress over contribution limits, market returns, and whether they’ll have “enough” someday. Every raise triggers the same question: How much more should I put away? Meanwhile, real estate investors are playing a completely different game. They’re not racing […]
The Game Changing REI Strategy You Need
November 24, 2025 | 4 Minute Read High interest rates have pushed many traditional homebuyers to the sidelines — but for savvy real estate investors, this market has created one of the most overlooked opportunities in years: assumable mortgages. While mortgage rates are hovering above 6–7%, millions of homeowners still hold loans locked in at […]
Faster Rentals, Lower Costs, Bigger Profits
September 8, 2025 | 2 Minute Read Buying used usually means saving money—whether it’s a car, a laptop, or clothes. But in 2025, housing is the exception. Across the U.S., new homes are now cheaper than existing ones. The median price of a new home is about $401,800, while existing homes are averaging $435,300. It’s […]
How to Hire the Right Property Manager
April 7, 2025 | 3 Minute Read I often hear from out-of-state investors looking to offload their rental properties. The biggest reason they want to sell? Bad property management. It’s a common and costly mistake. A property manager can make or break your investment. When these investors contact me wanting to sell, I often end […]
Finding Properties Without Spending Money
March 31, 2025 | 3 Minute Read When I started investing in real estate back in 2002, my focus was entirely on wholesaling properties. At the time, I had no marketing budget—actually, I had no money to spend at all. So, I had to get creative. As I gained experience and started closing more deals, […]
Plan Your Exit Strategies Before You Buy
March 17, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read What if I told you there’s a way to sell a property before you even close on it? Sounds too good to be true? Let me share my secret sauce for exactly how I do this. Everything starts with your total investment into the project. That is acquisition, […]
Will Real Estate Investors Benefit as Market Thaws?
February 3, 2025 | 3 Minute Read The U.S. residential real estate market is showing signs of thawing after a slow December, with a surge in new listings and a gradual easing of the “lock-in” effect. This shift presents opportunities for real estate investors looking to scoop up properties at favorable prices before the market […]
What You Should Know Before Buying an REI Portfolio
January 27, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read Last week I was sent a portfolio of 50 turnkey houses from an investor looking to retire and cash out. That got me thinking. This would be a great time to dive in to the pros and cons of purchasing a portfolio of rental properties. PROS Immediate Scale: […]