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Not all real estate investing is sunshine and rainbows. And quite frankly, not much of it is! This week I’m sharing a quick story of a property I bought ‘as is’ and the unforeseen issues we ran into. When you're looking at a property to potentially purchase, it's easy...

This week, I want to share a project we're currently working on within our own rental property portfolio. The story begins a few years ago when we purchased an apartment building from my grandmother. The building contained four apartment units along with storage...

One of the biggest obstacles new and experienced real estate investors face is access to capital. You may find a promising investment property, but not have enough cash available to cover the down payment, renovation costs, or even the purchase itself. What many...

When comparing mortgage options, you'll almost always see two percentages quoted: the interest rate and the APR (Annual Percentage Rate). While they may seem similar at first glance, they serve different purposes. Understanding the difference can help you make more...

When a well-known figure in real estate investing loses money, people pay attention. Recently, Brandon Turner publicly discussed a deal that reportedly resulted in more than $15 million in investor losses. While the details of any investment failure are often complex,...

Would you spend $65,000 to replace something you were already getting for free? Most people wouldn’t. At first glance, it sounds wasteful. Why spend money on office space when you already have space available at no cost? But that’s exactly what we chose to do—and it...

When buyers think about real estate due diligence, the home inspection is often the first thing that comes to mind — and for good reason. A quality inspection gives you a clearer understanding of the property’s current condition and can reveal issues with the roof,...

Buying your first rental property can feel intimidating. There are a lot of moving parts, a lot of numbers, and a lot of “what if” scenarios running through your head. What if interest rates rise? What if the tenant damages the property? Or, what if an expensive...

One lender quotes 6.6%. Another quotes 7.1%. Same borrower. Same property. Same deal. So why are the loan terms completely different? If you’ve ever shopped around for a DSCR loan, you’ve probably experienced this firsthand. You submit the exact same scenario to...