How AI Will Change Real Estate Investing
October 5, 2026 | 3.5 Minute Read I believe artificial intelligence will create significant economic disruption over the next several years. I don’t know exactly what the world will look like in 2030, but I do believe real estate investors need to start preparing now. The biggest question isn’t whether AI will change the economy. […]
Fed Rate Hike: What It Means for Real Estate Investors
September 21, 2026 | 2 Minute Read The Federal Reserve raised interest rates last Wednesday to a range of 3.75%–4%, marking its first rate hike in more than three years. For real estate investors, the immediate concern is obvious: Will higher Fed rates push mortgage rates even higher impacting exit strategies? Not necessarily. While the […]
Where Renters Are Moving
September 14, 2026 | 6 Minute Read Home prices are showing little indication that they are going to cool significantly, and that is keeping more potential buyers on the sidelines. At the same time, rents are beginning to move higher again, creating an interesting dynamic for both renters and real estate investors. When people cannot—or […]
New Listings Are Surging
September 7, 2026 | 8 Minute Read The housing market is beginning to look considerably different than it did just a few years ago. New listings are increasing, inventory is growing, sellers are becoming more willing to negotiate, and buyers are gaining leverage. At the same time, however, mortgage rates remain elevated and buyer demand […]
Two Biggest Mistakes to Owning Rentals
August 31, 2026 | 6 Minute Read I started buying rental properties here in Birmingham in 2015, when the market was still recovering from the 2008 crash. At the time, we were buying decent single-family homes around Birmingham for roughly $18,000 to $25,000. But here’s the interesting part. Back in September 2011, when I first […]
The Financing Trick to Supercharge Your Rental Portfolio
August 24, 2026 | 6 Minute Read One of the biggest advantages of owning real estate is the equity you build over time. But equity sitting inside your primary residence doesn’t necessarily have to remain locked there. For some homeowners, a home equity line of credit, or HELOC, can turn that equity into capital that […]
The Fastest Way to Grow Your Real Estate Business
July 27, 2026 | 4 Minute Read Most real estate investors spend their time watching interest rates, home prices, and inventory. I pay attention to those too, but I’m also watching something that has the potential to affect every one of those metrics: oil. Oil isn’t just about the price you pay at the pump. […]
How the ROAD Act Benefits Real Estate Investors
July 20, 2026 | 2.5 Minute Read While the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act quietly became law over the weekend with little media attention, its impact on real estate investors could be significant. From limiting institutional buyers to encouraging new construction and manufactured housing, the law creates several opportunities for independent investors willing to […]
Where Real Estate Guru’s Fail You
July 13, 2026 | 7 Minute Read If you’ve spent any time on YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram, you’ve probably seen someone claiming they built a million-dollar real estate portfolio with no money, no credit, and no experience. They make investing look effortless. Buy one property today, quit your job next year, and spend the rest […]
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 […]