Managing Rentals From Afar
February 16, 2026 | 4 Minute Read Over the years, I’ve sold many turnkey rental properties to out-of-state investors. In the fourth quarter of 2025 alone, I sold three properties from our portfolio. Scaling into new markets is often the key to higher cash flow, better appreciation, and stronger portfolio diversification. But when you buy […]
Refinancing Your Rental? Ask This One Question
November 17, 2025 | 3 Minute Read Many investors come to me for help securing bridge and refinance loans—usually when they reach the third R in the BRRRR strategy: Refinance. That third R is the turning point. It determines whether your capital stays trapped in a property indefinitely or gets recapitalized into acquiring more deals. […]
The 6 Rules I Use to Eliminate Bad Tenants
August 11, 2025 | 2 Minute Read Nightmare tenants. Late rent. Drama. Lease violations. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever felt the frustration of managing difficult renters, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: tenant problems aren’t random—they’re predictable and preventable. I’ve seen every scenario imaginable. What I’m sharing with you today isn’t theory—it’s the result […]
Would You Buy This Duplex?
August 4, 2025 | 3 Minute Read An investor recently reached out to me for help securing financing on a property she was considering. In addition to being a full-time real estate investor, I’m also a commercial money broker. I work directly with multiple lenders—think of me as a real estate version of LendingTree. My […]
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 […]
Leaving Tenants, Unpaid Bills? Here’s How to Avoid It
March 10, 2025 | 2 Minute Read In August 2021, one of my tenants moved out after occupying the property for two years. She had been an ideal tenant—rent was always paid on time and she kept the property in great condition with no maintenance requests. After she vacated the only turnover wear and tear […]
Increase Profits with these Short Term Rental Strategies
September 2, 2024 | 4 Minute Read In April 2022, we launched our first Airbnb property here in Birmingham. This move was born out of necessity, as our original offer price and profit projections weren’t being met. Since then, we’ve converted many of our long-term rentals into short-term rentals, expanding to as many as 18 […]
Rental Property Mistakes That Drain Profits
August 9, 2024 | 2.5 Minute Read Real Estate Investing, Rental Property Tips, Residential Real Estate, Landlord Advice, Tenant Screening, Property Management, Investment Mistakes, Rental Income Strategies, Real Estate Maintenance, Financial Planning, Rental Agreements, Vacancy Planning, Rent Pricing, Real Estate Survey 2024. To avoid the common pitfalls and protect your investment, here are six mistakes […]