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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: […]

How I see the Market in 2025

January 13, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read Before the crash of 2008, I was doing very well flipping houses in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale market. When the warning signs appeared in 2006, I ignored them and took on unnecessary risk and it costs me dearly. It was only after the crash that I learned some hard […]

Hot Markets for Real Estate Investors

October 14, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read While the average homebuyer may feel the pressure of rising interest rates, real estate investors are stepping in, capturing a record share of homes. Investors accounted for 14.8% of home purchases in the first quarter of 2024—the highest percentage since data tracking began in 2001, according to Realtor.com® […]

Consider This Before Accepting Section 8 Tenants

August 5, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read When I first began owning rental properties in 2013, most of the houses I purchased were in B and C class neighborhoods. At that time, buying these properties was incredibly affordable, with prices under $20,000. The average rent for a three-bedroom house was between $800 and $850 per […]

Why I Converted a Listing to a Short Term Rental

July 29, 2024 | 5 Minute Read December 2021, I assisted an out-of-state investor with refinancing his turnkey properties in Birmingham. To my surprise, I discovered that he had several short-term rentals (Airbnb’s) in the same areas where we had long-term Section 8 rentals. Who would have thought short-term rentals (STRs) could operate in these […]

What is a DSCR Loan?

July 8, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read Time A Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loan is a type of financing used in real estate that focuses on the property’s cash flow rather than the borrower’s personal income.   Here are the key features and aspects of a DSCR loan: Debt Service Coverage Ratio: The DSCR […]

4 Places to Buy Property for Big Profits

July 1, 2024 | 2 Minute Read Time As home prices continue to soar in markets across the country, investors may be seeing dollar signs. Anyone who purchased a property prior to the COVID-19 pandemic has probably seen its value appreciate significantly in recent years. In fact, owner-occupied housing wealth increased $9 trillion between the […]

Building Wealth With The 4-3-2-1 Real Estate Strategy

May 27, 2024 | 1.5 Minute Read Build wealth through real estate investing requires strategic planning and a clear roadmap toward financial stability. One such roadmap gaining traction among investors is the 4-3-2-1 rule, a strategy that outlines the ideal financial outcomes for building a rental portfolio of properties. 4 Properties for Stability: The cornerstone […]

Why Refinancing At A Higher Rate May Be Your Best Move

April 29, 2024 | Reading Time: 2 Minutes As an investor eyeing a refinance for your rental properties, you’re sitting on the fence waiting until commercial rates drop from their current 7.5% average. Your existing rate stands at a favorable 5%, but your portfolio boasts a nice chunk of equity you’re thinking about using for […]

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