How the NAR Settlement Brings us Back to Reality
Tuesday, March 26
NAR Settlement 2024 When I started in the real estate business, I did not think much about the fact that buyers didn’t have to pay their agent. The system was simplified and organized, the seller offers the buyer’s agent a commission, it makes for a smooth and seamless transaction. I personally...
Benefits of Investing in Tenant Occupied Properties
Wednesday, October 11
So, you're an investor and "problem properties" pricing is attractive, but let's be honest, you don't live here, don't know anyone and despite a phone call, photos or even a face to face meeting you can't trust every business. There are several people involved when purchasing an investment and th...
Risk Management in Detroit
Friday, September 15
How many of you have heard things like this "Remove the furnace and water tank if the house is empty.""Consider a house-sitter if your property is vacant.""Don't install any appliances until the tenant moves in." This is the reality of investing in property in Detroit. This creates a nuance in a...
Real Estate Investing for the Unbeliever
Monday, May 15
I am the founder of Black Financial Basics. I created this for the people looking to find a way out of the rat race. From my experience, the easiest and fastest way to options and leverage is a home. So next month in June we will discuss basic real estate investing. This includes topics like If y...
The First Black Financial Basics Seminar
Saturday, April 08
Hello Everyone, Please join me on Thursday, April 20 for the first Black Financial Basics Seminar. The topics to be discussed are real estate ownership for first-time homebuyers, the importance of credit, and types of insurance policies. I am speaking on these topics because a vast population do...
It Starts with One House
Monday, April 03
So there was a recently locked thread on Bigger Pockets regarding the "Our America, Lowballed Documentary " that you can watch via YouTube. I'm not here to talk about that specifically but I do want to say there were some amazing commenters and a plethora of valuable insight interjected on this ...