Does Your Team Have the Right Players?
Wednesday, February 15
I think I’ve discussed my thoughts on solo investing on here before, but just in case I haven’t, I’ll share them again. I don’t like it. Plain and simple. Trying to be a one-man (or woman) show in property investing is just crazy. No one person can handle every aspect of investing, from property ...
The Reality of Flipping a House...And Why I Caution Investors Who Want
Monday, February 13
Shows like Flip or Flop and Flipping Vegas have ushered in a wave of house flippers in recent years. These reality TV staples paint a glamorous picture of the process, often with big payouts at the end, that have people from all walks of life jumping on the flipping bandwagon. But we all know rea...
Real Estate Real Talk: What the Pros Know
Friday, February 10
Ever wonder what it’s really like to be a real estate investor? If you’re thinking about investing in real estate, or even if you’ve already started, you may be wondering what the true day-to-day is for the average investor. I can tell you that it’s probably not like what you imagined, with big p...
Partner Shopping? Here’s What to Look For
Wednesday, February 08
There are lots of benefits to working with a partner when investing in real estate. Partners offer a brand new perspective, their own wealth of knowledge and experience, and most importantly, money. When you’re working with a partner, you’re not the only one ponying up the cash for property, mean...
Should You Ever Allow a Tenant to Break Their Lease?
Monday, February 06
What is the cardinal rule of investing? Some say it is keeping an occupied unit. This makes plenty of sense, as high tenant turnover can put a major damper on your cash flow. However, I would argue that there are instances where taking steps to UN-occupy a unit makes more financial sense. Any in...
‘Tis the Season! Tax Tips for the Real Estate Investor
Friday, February 03
Yes, it is that time of year again. Time to get up close and personal with Uncle Sam. Every year when tax season rolls around, I can almost hear the collective groan of investors all across the city. And I get it. Taxes are a pain for the average person, but they become even more so when you’ve g...