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The Value of Values
I recently had a conversation with a 19-year-old entrepreneur student. His comments and our conversation about values reminded me of how important values are—not only to businesses but in your personal life as well.
To Flip or to Rent
What’s the Better Real Estate Investment in Today’s Market? I recently recorded a video for our YouTube channel about the economic conditions we’re currently experiencing and the best real estate investing strategies I see as an investor. That episode isn’t live yet,...
Winter Flips Bring Huge Opportunities
Now Is the Time to Find Your Next Flip—Here’s Why The holidays are here. The weather’s cooling. And most investors are hitting pause.That’s your edge!This is the time when smart flippers start shopping for deals. Because the best flips in spring start with smart...
Why is Private Credit Hitting the Spotlight?
Private credit is in a race, and it’s now near the front of the pack, moving from a niche to a core asset class for institutional and savvy individual investors. There are many options in this space, but real estate credit is, in my opinion, the best. Private real...
Co-Living: The New Frontier in Real Estate Investing
A Modern Solution to Today’s Housing Market As affordability challenges continue across U.S. housing markets, investors are searching for creative ways to generate higher cash flow and meet modern renter demand. Enter co-living — a shared housing model that’s rapidly...
Should I Buy Student Housing for My Rental Portfolio?
Understanding the Unique Opportunities and Challenges As students are going back to school, I’m reminded of the times I’ve been asked if student housing would be a solid investment. Many students live in the dorms their first year on campus to get the “full” college...
Mortgage Rates Explained
Is Now a Good Time to Borrow? Mortgage rates have been a key focus for real estate investors over the past few years. They impact cash flow, cap rates, and overall returns, so it’s natural for landlords and investors to keep a close eye on them. The topic comes up at...
Buying Rentals vs Paying Off Debt: What’s Better?
Maximize Your Real Estate Wealth by Understanding the Trade-offs So, you have a little cash on the sidelines or monthly cash flow that you are not sure what to do with, and a common question that may be rattling around in your head is: “Should I focus on paying off my...
How to Streamline Your Fix and Flip Financing Process
Essential Tips for Faster Hard Money Loan Approval As real estate investors, we understand that obtaining financing is just one step in the overall process of completing a successful fix-and-flip project. You want to get loan approval as quickly and seamlessly as...
The Zell Playbook
Lessons from the best to stay safe and build wealth If you want to learn something, you might as well learn from the best! Known as the “Grave Dancer,” Sam Zell built a real estate empire by buying distressed properties when others ran scared—and selling when everyone...
How’s Your Ground Game?
How to Dominate a Slower Real Estate Market When the market softens, fear tends to creep in. Fix and flip investors often start to second-guess deals, hesitate on offers, or step back altogether. But the investors who succeed in these markets aren’t the ones who sit...
Cashin’ in My Chips
If you’ve lived long enough, you’ve probably been in a relationship where red flags were flapping like one of those wild, wavy car dealership blow-up dolls, but you got in or stayed in the water a little too long anyway. I learned this lesson the hard way with my...
Back in the Game!
Overcoming Fear After a Fix & Flip Flop I can’t stress this enough; fixing and flipping homes is nothing like it looks on TV. On screen, it’s all high-fives and fast profits. A great deal falls into someone's lap, a couple of “uh-oh” moments pop up but get...