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 […]
My Section 8 Secret for Maximum Rents
April 7, 2025 | 2 Minute Read Section 8 has added significant stability and consistent income across our entire SFR portfolio. Most importantly is the strategies we implement to exponentially increase our rents each year. The secret sauce is in how you negotiate the max rent with Section 8. Let me show you how I […]
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 […]
When selling an investment property is a bad idea
June 24, 2024 | 1.5 Minute Read Time An out-of-state investor was seeking to sell his recently vacated turnkey property. This neighborhood, a very affordable, rising blue-collar working-class area, has been a target for investors looking to flip and hold properties for years. The previous Section 8 tenant paid $800 per month. The investor is […]