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 […]
The Top 10 Real Estate Investing Strategies
April 29, 2024 | Reading Time: 6 Minutes The good news about real estate investing is that you have options. Don’t worry. REI.School has got you covered. The strategy you choose to go with will depend on different factors. What’s your tolerance for risk? How much control do you want over your investment? What’s your […]
Forecasting Stability in the 2025 Real Estate Market
April 29, 2024 | Reading Time: 1 Minute In 2025, the real estate market may experience a surge, with an estimated 2 million houses projected to be available for sale. However, there’s skepticism about the accuracy of this number. Some experts believe it could be inflated due to preferences for post-pandemic living rather than essential housing […]