If Nelson Mandela Was A Landlord
Sunday, December 08
Today, we lost a man who brought out the best in so many. His work inspired me to join the 1985 anti-apartheid protest as a freshman at UC Davis. Even after all these years, I don't regret that act of civil disobedience. I found myself thinking what type of landlord the Former South Af...
Undercover Landlord: From Homeowner to Renter
Monday, September 02
I told my wife last weekend that we are going to sell our house in the Spring and downsize. After she recovered, I was able to list the following reasons we don't need to own a large house/liability: 1 - We have already cared for our parents through hospice and don't need the same set up. ...
Quiz: When Should You Become a Catalytic Landlord
Wednesday, July 17
Catalytic Landlords are in the business of buying discounted properties in out-of-favor, but promising neighborhoods. Then they work to improve the neighborhood which helps lift their property values to match those found in the “nice” neighborhoods. If successful, these investors accumulate m...
Veteran Housing for Profit
Saturday, June 22
Are you disgusted that veterans struggle to find housing? The more I think about it the madder I get. Especially since we all are so much in their debt! Landlords Can Serve Veterans Landlords can create housing that meets veterans' needs AND grows their own wealth. Now that's purpose-driven w...
A Landlord's Role in the Journey to Community Revitalization
Sunday, June 09
You may be like me and feel more comfortable checking a map before setting off to a new destination. And if you are wired that way, then I want you to take a look at my map of the community revitalization process. It shows there are four stages along the path: Safety, New Norms, Lag, and Catal...
DIY - The IOU Mortgage
Saturday, June 01
After my BP Podcast interview, I receive several inquiries about how I pulled together a multi-investor mortgage partnership to buy a single family rental. Well I don