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By now, you’ve likely heard of the BRRRR strategy: Buy. Renovate. Rent. Refinance. Repeat. On paper, it’s straightforward. You acquire a property, improve it, place a tenant, refinance into long-term debt, and recycle your capital into the next deal. But while the...

When financing an investment property, one decision worth evaluating is this: Should you pay mortgage points to secure a lower interest rate? Sometimes it’s a smart move. Sometimes it’s wasted money. The answer comes down to one key factor: how long you plan to keep...

Real tenant screening examples that show why landlords should always verify rental applications carefully   Sometimes people bend the truth, leave out important details, or present themselves in the best possible light. That tends to happen even more when someone...

Some of the biggest risks in real estate aren’t the ones you miss—they’re the ones you see, but assume will never happen. A few years ago, we purchased an oceanfront condo in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. I had been watching that market for about two years—it showed...

With interest rates constantly shifting, many investors are asking the same question: Lock in a rate now—or take the chance that rates improve later? That decision sits at the core of choosing between a fixed rate mortgage and a floating rate mortgage (also known as...

People say real estate is a relationship-based business. It sounds cliché—but it’s true. The connections you build with realtors, contractors, lenders, and other investors play a major role in your success. Realtors, for example, are a huge source of deal flow for us....

A common question in real estate investing is whether or not to rent to Section 8 tenants. Some landlords build entire portfolios around it—others won’t touch it with a 10-foot pole. So what’s the reality? In this post, I’ll break down how the program works, the pros...

Traditional lenders want tax returns, W2s, and a full picture of your personal income. For many real estate investors, that becomes a bottleneck—especially as your portfolio grows and your income becomes more complex. DSCR loans flip that model. Instead of focusing on...

There’s been a lot of discussion in the real estate world about the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and its new reporting requirements. If you’re a real estate investor, you may be wondering what this means for your transactions. Below is a quick...

And How to Avoid Them   Real estate investing can build serious wealth — but only if you avoid the mistakes that quietly destroy returns. Here are three of the most common pitfalls we see investors make — and how to protect yourself from them.   1....