How (& Why) I Left My High-Paying Corporate Career for Real Estate
This is the story of my transition from the corporate world into real estate. Some people may think I'm nuts to quit a job with a high-paying salary, but what…
Finding Deals
Analyze any real estate deal like the pros.
The Difference Between Broker-Dealers & RIAs—and How It Impacts Investments
Having someone in your corner to help you with investing advice is crucial. But how do you know which service to go with? I break down the major differences between…
Are Condos Profitable as Investment Properties? Let’s Look at the Numbers
There can be times when it makes sense to buy a condo or co-op. For example, we bought a package of 17, which was an amazing deal at the time. But…
Why You Shouldn’t Base Your Buying Decisions on Cash-on-Cash Returns Alone
You might be asking: If the cash-on-cash return is high enough, doesn’t the total return take care of itself? That’s a very good and often misguided question. When you decide…
The 1% Rule in Real Estate: Is This a Realistic Way to Evaluate Rentals?
The 1% rule (or sometimes 2% or 3% rule) considers the price of a potential investment property versus the gross rental income it can generate. The guideline implies that by…
How I Landed a Solid Fourplex in Denver—One of the Hottest Markets in the Country
Let's walk through a solid purchase I made in 2017 in a market that's on fire. I’ll show how it fits with my overall investing plan, how I found this…
How to Know If You’re Investing in the Wrong Real Estate Market
Invest in a market where the numbers make sense and just focus on the cash flow. That is my belief—take it or leave it—but I do not believe in appreciation.…
How My Worst Real Estate Nightmares All Came True (& What I Did About It)
As real estate investors, we’ve all heard the horror stories of what could go wrong with owning any sort of real estate property. Vacancies, severe disrepair, creditors knocking, hoarding, death…
How Accurate Are Zillow Zestimates? I Tested the Home Valuation Tool Post-Upgrade
Are Zillow Zestimates reliable these days? Years ago, I would've said Zestimates were worthless. But Zillow has continuously been updating and improving their home valuation tool. The newest version claims…
Rental Property Deal Analysis & Property Tour (Before & After Rehab!)
We just finished up a single family rental property. I want to bring you guys inside to show you my system and how we renovated it. I'll also break down…
8 Ways to Identify the Best Places to Buy Rental Property
Location is key in real estate investing. Here are several fundamental factors to focus on in order to find the best real estate market to invest in. (Bonus: I also…
Private Real Estate Investing: When Does It Make Sense?
Some private real estate investors may have unrealistic expectations of what the category provides. These expectations and assumptions may lead them to make unwise investment choices. Here, we tackle what…
