Step-by-Step to Getting Your Rental Approved for Section 8
October 27, 2025 | 5 Minute Read If you want guaranteed partial rent payments and a larger tenant pool, accepting Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) can make sense — but there’s paperwork, an inspection, and negotiating the rent to get through. 95% of our rental portfolios are with Section 8 tenants. We prefer it because […]
How I Influence Appraisers Without Breaking Rules
October 20, 2025 | 2 Minute Read Through REI Brokers (www.reibrokers.com), I help investors secure bridge loans and refinance their rental properties. The biggest value I bring is that I’m an investor just like them—we speak the same language and face the same day-to-day challenges (shameless plus). On a current refinance with my fellow investor […]
When Closing Delays Hurt the Deal
July 28, 2025 | 2 Minute Read We currently have multiple properties under contract, and as is often the case, some take longer to close than others. One example is a deal we’ve had under contract since April 28. The closing has been delayed twice—not because of financing, but because the seller failed to pay […]
The One Trick to Finding Tired Landlords
July 7, 2025 | 3 Minute Read A tired landlord is someone worn down by the constant grind of managing rental properties. What began as a promising path to passive income often turns into a full-time job filled with tenant issues, maintenance headaches, and financial surprises. From chasing late rent payments to paying for unexpected […]
The Deceitful Trick Wholesalers Use to Increase Profits
June 30, 2025 | 2 Minute Read While browsing the MLS, I found a property listed for $57,500. I contacted the agent—only to learn it was actually a wholesaler, who failed to disclose “seller holds equitable interest.” That’s a required disclosure when marketing a contract on the MLS. Still, I scheduled a showing. The home […]
The Exit Strategy Playbook Every Investor Needs
June 23, 2025 | 3 Minute Read With every potential property acquisition, it’s critical to take a strategic approach. Before we ever commit to purchasing a property, we ensure we have multiple exit strategies in place. Real estate is a market-driven industry, and when conditions change—whether due to interest rates, buyer demand, or unexpected challenges—our […]
It’s All About the Numbers
June 23, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read Yes, we buy a lot of houses. But this particular property gave us some interesting decisions to make. Our plan is to buy and hold, but as we walked through the home and reviewed the layout, we realized we had a few value add options to increase monthly […]
The Best $20K I Never Made
June 9, 2025 | 3 Minute Read Last week a virtual wholesaler brought us a property. The asking price? $65,000. My business partner of over 10 years, Jeff, and I happened to be nearby finishing up a renovation project, so we decided to stop by and walk the property together—a rare occasion, since I usually […]
Profits, Pivots & Passive Income
March 19, 2025 | 3 Minute Read The first half of 2025 has been pretty decent, and I wanted to share a behind-the-scenes look at how our current real estate projects and exit strategies. From profitable turnkey flips to rent increases on long-term holdings, we’re adapting to market shifts with a focus on stability, cash […]
How I Lock Up Properties Off the MLS
May 5, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read There are many effective ways to find investment properties: driving for dollars, cold calling, texting, sending postcards, and door knocking are all great for locating off-market deals. But what about using the MLS (Multiple Listing Service)? Most investors dismiss it, saying there’s too much competition and the prices […]