Secrets to Getting and Managing Good Contractors
Friday, January 12
One consist complaint you hear from investors is how hard it is to find good general contractors. In the real estate investing world, contractors have developed a bad reputation, some of it is deserved, but many of these contractors have well intentions. There’s even a joke about the first three ...
How I Closed on My First Large Apartment Complex
Friday, December 15
Recently, we closed on a 192-unit apartment complex in San Antonio, Texas. This is by far our largest deal to date and I’ve had quite a few people ask me how we were able to acquire such a large deal. Before I can answer that question I have to dispel a myth about how large deals like this are d...
Riding a Hot Market to $175,000,000
Wednesday, August 23
Joe Fairless has asked over 1,000 real estate professionals across the country for their best advice ever on his daily podcast, the Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever Show. In less than two years, he’s used this advice to amass an impressive portfolio of over 2,000 units worth more than $175 ...
4 Reasons Everyone Should Invest in Real Estate
Thursday, June 01
We have become a nation of renters driven primarily by a lack of affordable housing. However, there’s a growing buzz that renting is actually better than owning. More and more people are choosing to rent, even though they can both afford to purchase a home and can qualify for a mortgage. And even...
Walk Before You Crawl?
Thursday, May 11
"Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up."- Dean Karnazes Over the weekend, my 9-month old finally began crawling, much to our delight. After watching him rock back and forth on all fours for weeks, he finally mustered up the confidence to spring into motion...
Right Message, Right Time, Right Audience
Thursday, April 06
My oldest son just turned 3 and like many proud parents, I posted a picture and message to my social media. Amongst the congratulations and happy birthday wishes was a tweet from Chuck E. Cheese, "Happy Birthday, Jai! Sounds like it's time to celebrate!"I was at dinner with the birthday boy when ...