When Sellers Overvalue Rental Properties
March 23, 2026 | 2 Minute Read I will be honest. It’s a tough time to acquire rentals as a buy and hold investor. Many sellers—including investors and their agents—are insisting on selling at or near appraised value, regardless of whether the property needs significant capital improvements. Trying to explain realistic investor pricing in this […]
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 […]