Author

Ken Corsini

Ken Corsini is a seasoned real estate investor and business owner based in Woodstock, Georgia. Ken is best known for his role on HGTV’s hit show “Flip or Flop Atlanta,” and has flipped over 800 houses in Metro Atlanta since 2005.

Experience
With over 15 years of experience in the real estate industry, Ken has expanded his original flipping business into multiple independent real estate businesses, including Red Barn Real Estate, with over 180 agents in Metro Atlanta across four offices; Red Barn Construction, a custom home-building company specializing in modern farmhouses across North Atlanta; Red Barn Renovations, a full-service renovation company; Black Oak Mortgage, a direct lending company based in Woodstock, Georgia; and InvestorSumo, a technology company focusing on CRM and data needs for real estate investors.

Having been involved in thousands of transactions and having owned over 800 houses, multiple commercial and multifamily properties, and more, Ken brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the BiggerPockets community. He has authored over 100 blogs and currently hosts the “Best Deal Ever Show” on the BiggerPockets YouTube channel. He is also the host of the popular Deal Farm Podcast.

Ken is currently writing a book in conjunction with BiggerPockets called “Profit Like the Pros,” scheduled for release in Fall 2020.

He and his wife also run Roc.Star Kids, a non-profit organization focused on the needs of children and families in the fight against childhood cancer. For more information on this very personal cause, check out their story here.

Press
In addition to HGTV and HGTV Magazine, Ken has been featured on The Today Show, People Magazine, The LA Times, Think Realty Magazine (cover), TV Insider, In Touch Weekly, Life and Style Magazine, The Wrap, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, UGA Today, US Chamber of Commerce, PopSugar, Entertainment Magazine, and a number of local periodicals.

Education
Ken has a Business Degree from the University of Georgia and a Masters Degree in Building Construction from Georgia Tech.

Accreditations
Ken is currently licensed as a general contractor (commercial) in the state of Georgia.

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Twitter @kencorsini
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Ken is currently writing a book in conjunction with BiggerPockets called “Profit Like the Pros,” scheduled for release in Fall 2020.

Education
Ken has a Business Degree from the University of Georgia and a Masters Degree in Building Construction from Georgia Tech.

Accreditations
Ken is currently licensed as a general contractor (commercial) in the state of Georgia.

Follow
RedBarnHomes.com
Instagram @kencorsini
Twitter @kencorsini
Facebook

Personal Development & Goals 2 min read

May 23, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Ken Corsini

Why Real Estate Investors Shouldn’t Be Afraid To Ask In Spite Of a Likely No

Today I was reminded of a very important principle. I had scheduled an appointment with a garage door company to do some repair work on my garage door. The technician…

Landlording & Property Management 4 min read

May 23, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Ken Corsini

Powerful Incentives That Will Leave Your Good Tenants Begging To Stay

One of the most important components to a successful rental real estate business is keeping good tenants for as long as you can. It can be challenging to know which…

Budgeting 2 min read

May 02, 2014Jan 27, 2024 Ken Corsini

Don’t Forget To Budget For These 3 Overlooked Expenses

I’ve seen many different spreadsheets and pro-formas over the years, calculating potential return on investment for a given rental real estate investment. It’s not uncommon to find wholesalers inflating returns…

Personal Development & Goals 2 min read

Apr 25, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Ken Corsini

Why This “D Word” Should Be a MAJOR Part Of Your Investment Vocabulary

John Templeton was identified as “The 20th Century’s Greatest Stock Picker” by Money Magazine. Born in 1912 in the small town of Winchester, Tennessee, Templeton went on to become a…

Wholesaling 3 min read

Mar 29, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Ken Corsini

How to Absolutely Kill Your Real Estate Wholesaling Business

Most real estate investors and entrepreneurs quickly discover that the real estate investing industry, while big on a national level, can actually be quite small on the local level. Most…

Real Estate Business Management 3 min read

Mar 23, 2014Feb 23, 2024 Ken Corsini

What Does a Turn-Key Real Estate Business Entail?

I started my business in 2005, but didn’t really put the turn-key model in place until 2008. At that time, I had honestly never heard the term or knew of…

Real Estate Investing For Beginners 2 min read

Mar 15, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Ken Corsini

Real Estate Investing: a Numbers Game

Almost any seasoned real estate investor will you tell you that one of the most critical components to a good real estate business is the ability to scale. These days,…

Creative Financing 3 min read

Feb 21, 2014Feb 23, 2024 Ken Corsini

B2R Finance from Blackstone: A Primer

I think everybody knew it was a matter of time until somebody stepped in and created a lending product that the market has been dying for. With an unprecedented number…

Real Estate Business Management 3 min read

Feb 15, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Ken Corsini

Using a Free CRM to Manage Your Real Estate Business

A CRM is a software program that is typically used to organize and manage customers for a business. It stands for Customer Relationship Management. In real estate, many people use…

Personal Development & Goals 3 min read

Jan 30, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Ken Corsini

What Does 2014 Hold for Real Estate Investor Financing?

I thought it would be helpful to have a discussion with a knowledgeable lender abut the current state of investor financing as well as upcoming changes. Caeli Ridge is a…

Personal Development & Goals 2 min read

Jan 17, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Ken Corsini

How Dodd Frank Law Changes Seller Financing for Investors

I was actually in the process of negotiating a seller finance with one of my tenants and was halted in my tracks. I was reminded that the new Dodd Frank…

Flipping 3 min read

Jan 10, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Ken Corsini

Thinking about Flipping? Think Again! Here’s Why Wholesaling May be a Better Alternative

I would guess that real estate reality TV shows have done more harm to more investors over the last several years than any of us can comprehend. The thrill and…

Real Estate Business Management 2 min read

Jan 02, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Ken Corsini

5 New Years Resolutions for My Business

As I reflect on 2013 and look forward to another year as a real estate investor, there are many things I’m proud to have accomplished, but many more areas that…