Acquiring Property

8 Problems I Look for When Shopping for Rental Properties

Yes, you read that correctly. When looking for a rental property, I want to find problems that I can fix that will help me get a better deal.

The Cost of Convenience: How Lack of Knowledge Hurts New Investors

Many new investors don't learn basic real estate information at their own expense, leading to unnecessary fees and confusion about costs of homeownership.

Don’t Skip This Step When Buying Foreclosures at Auction

When bidding on a house at auction, solely pulling property information from the internet does not qualify as appropriate due diligence. Do this instead.

The 5 Biggest Risks of Buying Foreclosures at Auction

Flipping foreclosures can be a highly profitable real estate investing strategy, especially after a housing market crash. But absolutely forget about offering on foreclosed properties listed on the MLS—bidding at…

How to Beat an All-Cash Offer on a House

Some say the only way to compete with an all-cash offer is to remove all your contingencies. But contingencies in a real estate contract are there to help everyone avoid…

Under Contract in Shaky Times? Here’s What to Do

Buying a home can be tricky under normal circumstances—and especially so during the current pandemic. If you're under contract for a house and not sure what to do, consider going…

10 Things to Look for in a Final Walk-Through

The final walk-through is not the time to make negotiations. It's the time for you, the potential homebuyer, to make sure the seller has lived up to their end of…

10 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Home

You don't know what you don't know about that house you want to buy for your family or real estate business. Lessen the chance of encountering unexpected, costly issues by…

Can’t Find Any Good Duplexes? Bet You Haven’t Looked Here…

It is well known and recommended that the best way to get started in real estate investing is with a multifamily house hack using a 3.5% down FHA mortgage. I'm…

7 Ways to Land Hot Deals in Cold-Weather Markets This Winter

In the winter, the retail real estate market tends to cool off alongside the temperatures in cold-weather areas. While investors are always active, retail buyers write less offers during the…

Here’s How to Mitigate Your Risk When Buying Property at Retail Prices

In this post, I break down the three things you need to do if you want to invest in properties at retail prices. If you work full-time, have a family,…

Do You Really Need a Home Inspection?

Home inspections aren't required when buying a home. But should you get one anyway? Absolutely. Whether you're a first-timer or have purchased real estate before—it doesn't matter. Professional home inspections…

How to Build Rapport with Motivated Sellers

When you're buying directly from a seller, you need to tread lightly. You want to get a good price—but you don't want to offend the seller either. In this article,…