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Garrett Brown

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Garrett Brown is a seasoned real estate professional with over seven years of experience in the industry. A proud graduate of the University of Houston Hilton College of Hospitality, Garrett has built a successful career as both a real estate agent and investor. To date, he has facilitated over $5 million in real estate transactions and manages a portfolio of income-producing assets valued at over $1 million. Garrett’s passion lies in leveraging his real-world experiences to guide others on their journey to financial freedom. Known for his honesty and realistic approach, he avoids empty promises and focuses on the hard work and dedication required for success. Outside of his professional life, Garrett enjoys spending time with his dogs, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, and exploring the best coffee shops in town.

Short-Term Rentals 4 min read

Oct 04, 2024Nov 19, 2024 Garrett Brown

What Kind of Insurance Do You Need for Short-Term Rentals?

You have finally decided to enter the short-term rental (STR) market, and your biggest concern is a call from the local fire department stating that your house is ablaze or…

Property Taxes 4 min read

Oct 02, 2024Nov 19, 2024 Garrett Brown

How You Can Legally Minimize Rental Property Taxes as Much as Possible

As a landlord, you probably already know that taxes are unavoidable, but that doesn’t mean you can’t minimize them and keep more of your hard-earned cash. The IRS can be…

Short-Term Rentals 5 min read

Oct 02, 2024Oct 02, 2024 Garrett Brown

5 Steps to Starting a Short-Term Rental Business

So, you’ve decided to dive into the world of short-term rentals—whether it’s Airbnb, VRBO, or whatever acronym you want to use. Congratulations! You’re going to be rolling in passive income…

Short-Term Rentals 4 min read

Sep 27, 2024Sep 27, 2024 Garrett Brown

5 Tech Tools for Short-Term Rentals to Amp Up Your Business

As short-term rental (STR) hosts, we balance a million things at once—guest communications, bookings, cleanings, and, occasionally, reminding guests that “no, your pet llama can’t stay.” Luckily, you don’t need…

Real Estate Trends 3 min read

Sep 23, 2024Nov 12, 2024 Garrett Brown

Baselane’s Survey of Investors Gives Inside Look at What’s Really Happening in Real Estate

The 2024 Baselane Real Estate Investor Survey reveals optimism among investors despite rising costs. Key takeaways include: Investors Are Growing Portfolios But Skeptical No, the sky is not falling on…

Short-Term Rentals 5 min read

Sep 20, 2024Nov 19, 2024 Garrett Brown

The 5 Most Profitable Cities for Short-Term Rentals in Florida

Florida might be one of the hottest Airbnb markets (literally, hot), but these five markets are the ones you'll want to pay more attention to.

Short-Term Rentals 4 min read

Sep 18, 2024Nov 12, 2024 Garrett Brown

What It Takes to Master Airbnb Accounting and Bookkeeping

Accurate accounting and meticulous bookkeeping are vital to maintaining a profitable rental operation, especially when STRs are even more scrutinized than typical rentals.

Short-Term Rentals 4 min read

Aug 30, 2024Aug 30, 2024 Garrett Brown

Lawton, Oklahoma, is the Best Market For New Short-Term Rentals? That’s What the Data Says

Some short-term rental markets are difficult to operate in. Others are downright saturated. But this one, according to the data, is where you need to be.

Housing Markets 1 min read

Aug 27, 2024Aug 28, 2024 Garrett Brown

The 10 Best College Markets for Short-Term Rentals

College football is back, so we found the 10 best markets to invest in for short-term rentals out of 100+ college towns.

BRRRR Method 6 min read

Sep 24, 2021Oct 08, 2024 Garrett Brown

Is a BRRRR Right for You? Let’s Talk About the Pros and Cons

The BRRRR method may be a great option for new investors.

BRRRR Method 3 min read

Apr 20, 2019Oct 07, 2024 Garrett Brown

How Does the BRRRR Method Increase ROI?

BRRRR stands for: Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat. It is a method of acquiring an asset, improving its value, stabilizing it, then pulling your money out on a loan. This…