Buying a Foreclosure at Auction? You Better Read This
August 24, 2026 | 5.5 Minute Read I read about a foreclosed house for sale in Colorado that racked up more than 4.3 million views on Zillow. That kind of attention would normally be reserved for an outrageous mansion, a bizarre floor plan, or a property filled with something you would never expect to find […]
The Appraisal Problem Investors Need to Know
August 17, 2026 | 4 Minute Read Last Thursday, I had another closing scheduled for the sale of an investment property owned by the hedge fund I represent. The appraisal came in earlier in the week exactly at the purchase price, so I thought we were all set to close. Then I read the appraiser’s […]
Are You Evaluating Properties Wrong?
August 3, 2026 | 8 Minute Read In this new era of real estate investing, many of the old rules of thumb no longer work. Back when homes were cheaper and rents were higher relative to purchase prices, I could use simple rent-to-price ratios to estimate potential cash flow. The 1% rule was the benchmark: […]
How to Profit When Other Investors Fail
July 27, 2026 | 2 Minute Read I’ve been studying the new housing bill designed to limit large institutional investors from buying too many single-family homes. The bill was primarily aimed at hedge funds and large investors that entered the housing market after the 2008 downturn. During the crisis, these investors helped stabilize neighborhoods by […]
Mid-Term Rentals Are a Game Changer
July 20, 2026 | 2 Minute Read I have written extensively about the benefits of hosting mid-term guests at our furnished short-term rentals, and the results continue to reinforce my position that this strategy deserves more attention from real estate investors. Mid-term rentals—typically defined as stays of 28 days or longer—offer many of the financial […]
How Real Estate Investors Lose Money
June 15, 2026 | 3 Minute Read Most real estate training focuses on how to make money. However, the most valuable lessons often come from understanding how investors lose money. Even experienced investors can suffer significant losses when they underestimate risk or rely on overly optimistic assumptions. I speak from experience having lost millions back […]
Why Most Real Estate Investors Quit
June 15, 2026 | 3 Minute Read Most real estate investors don’t fail because they aren’t smart enough. They don’t fail because they lack talent, experience, or access to opportunities. And they certainly don’t fail because there aren’t deals available. More often than not, investors quit because they expect results much faster than reality delivers […]
How Permits Kill Real Estate Profits
June 8, 2026 | 3.5 Minute Read Older homes have long been a source of opportunity for flippers and BRRRR investors. As properties age, they often require renovations that can create significant value and equity. America has no shortage of aging housing stock. According to housing industry data, the median age of owner-occupied homes is […]
Hosting on Booking.com Sucks
June 1, 2026 | 6 Minute Read Most short-term rental operators rely on Airbnb and VRBO. If you’re new to STR hosting, you don’t have many alternatives. However, there is a third option that has been around for more than 30 years: Booking.com. Although traditionally focused on hotels, Booking.com began aggressively expanding into short-term rentals […]
The Mistake I Made With A Mid-Term Rental Opportunity
May 25, 2026 | 3.5 Minute Read I love mid-term rentals. These are guests who stay 30 days or longer at one of our properties, and they have become one of the best strategies for maximizing occupancy and reducing operational costs in our short-term rental business. With mid-term guests, we typically get: 100% occupancy for […]