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BlogArrowAuthorArrowKen Corsini

Ken Corsini

Expertise: Real Estate Investing Basics, Landlording & Rental Properties, Real Estate News & Commentary, Mortgages & Creative Financing, Real Estate Wholesaling, Personal Development, Flipping Houses, Business Management, Real Estate Deal Analysis & Advice
193 Articles Written
Ken Corsini is a seasoned real estate investor and business owner based in Woodstock, Georgia. Ken is best known for his role on HGTV’s hit show “Flip or Flop Atlanta,” and has flipped over 800 houses in Metro Atlanta since 2005.

Experience
With over 15 years of experience in the real estate industry, Ken has expanded his original flipping business into multiple independent real estate businesses, including Red Barn Real Estate, with over 180 agents in Metro Atlanta across four offices; Red Barn Construction, a custom home-building company specializing in modern farmhouses across North Atlanta; Red Barn Renovations, a full-service renovation company; Black Oak Mortgage, a direct lending company based in Woodstock, Georgia; and InvestorSumo, a technology company focusing on CRM and data needs for real estate investors.

Having been involved in thousands of transactions and having owned over 800 houses, multiple commercial and multifamily properties, and more, Ken brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the BiggerPockets community. He has authored over 100 blogs and currently hosts the “Best Deal Ever Show” on the BiggerPockets YouTube channel. He is also the host of the popular Deal Farm Podcast.

Ken is currently writing a book in conjunction with BiggerPockets called “Profit Like the Pros,” scheduled for release in Fall 2020.

He and his wife also run Roc.Star Kids, a non-profit organization focused on the needs of children and families in the fight against childhood cancer. For more information on this very personal cause, check out their story here.

Press
In addition to HGTV and HGTV Magazine, Ken has been featured on The Today Show, People Magazine, The LA Times, Think Realty Magazine (cover), TV Insider, In Touch Weekly, Life and Style Magazine, The Wrap, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, UGA Today, US Chamber of Commerce, PopSugar, Entertainment Magazine, and a number of local periodicals.

Education
Ken has a Business Degree from the University of Georgia and a Masters Degree in Building Construction from Georgia Tech.

Accreditations
Ken is currently licensed as a general contractor (commercial) in the state of Georgia.

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Buying & Selling Houses Dec 25, 2019

Best Deal Ever Show #8: Appealed Appraisal Adds $115K to Property Value

By Ken Corsini

This triplex was renovated, rented, and appraised well above acquisition—but that wasn’t good enough for this investor. Andresa Guidelli did her research, appealed the appraisal, and was able to squeeze another $115K in value out of the property.

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Mortgages & Creative Financing Dec 16, 2019

Best Deal Ever Show #7: Infinite ROI Through Owner Financing

By Ken Corsini

On this episode of the Best Deal Ever Show with Ken Corsini, Nancy Wallace-Laabs reveals how she structured an owner-financed deal that gave her infinite ROI on a house she bought through her Roth IRA.

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Mortgages & Creative Financing Nov 27, 2019

Best Deal Ever Show #6: Using FHA to House Hack

By Ken Corsini

Ola Dantis shows us how you can go from immigrating to the U.S. with $160 in your pocket to cash flowing an amazing duplex in Baltimore by using an FHA loan.

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Landlording & Rental Properties Aug 13, 2019

Wait! Before You Buy That Vacation Rental, Take a Look at the Pros & Cons

By Ken Corsini

Vacation rentals can provide enjoyment, time with friends and family, AND rental income (plus appreciation, if you’re lucky!). But are all the unexpected expenses and the potential risk worth it? Take it from someone experienced—and go into the decision informed of all the pros and cons.

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Commercial Real Estate Jan 25, 2019

My Best Deal Ever: How I Scored an $800K Payday on One Commercial Project

By Ken Corsini

I have flipped more than 700 houses over the last 13 years and have had a handful of whoppers during this time. However, this commercial project has by far been my best single deal to date.

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Landlording & Rental Properties Feb 24, 2016

Crucial Lessons I’ve Learned by Owning a Vacation Rental [Video!]

By Ken Corsini

Buying a vacation rental can be highly profitable, but can also be a money pit if you do not go into the transaction with the right expectations. On this video blog, I will walk you through what I have learned through my experience owning a vacation rental. Investors: What has YOUR experience bee...

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Flipping Houses Sep 11, 2020

How to Renovate a House—Whether You’re Renting, Flipping, or Moving In

By Ken Corsini

Whether you’re just diving into the world of fixer-uppers or plan to rehab a rundown old home for your own personal use, a whole-home renovation can be a daunting prospect. Permits? Demolition? And what comes first—paint or flooring or windows? Plus, if you’re working in a rougher area, you’ll ne...

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Real Estate Wholesaling Aug 28, 2015

5 Simple Commandments All Real Estate Wholesalers Should Live By

By Ken Corsini

It seems like more and more people are getting into wholesaling every day. With all of the big education companies and coaching programs out there teaching aspiring real estate investors how to ...

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Landlording & Rental Properties Aug 10, 2015

10 Screening Tips to Help Avoid Profit-Tanking, Time-Consuming Tenants

By Ken Corsini

Placing quality tenants in your rental property is one of the most important components to a successful and profitable investment. It’s worth taking the time to implement a system and strategy f...

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Personal Finance Jul 10, 2015

3 Reasons to Use a Self-Directed Retirement Account to Build Wealth

By Ken Corsini

I recently interviewed Edwin Kelley, the CEO of Specialized IRA Services. His company is one of a handful of custodians that specializes in self-directed retirement accounts. I don’t know an exa...

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Business Management Jun 20, 2015

5 Reasons You Should Join a Real Estate Mastermind Group

By Ken Corsini

I just got back into town last night after having spent 3 days in San Diego with my real estate mastermind group, The Collective Genius. In years past, I prided myself on my independence and abi...

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Business Management Jun 07, 2015

3 Productivity Tips That Have Transformed How I Run My Business

By Ken Corsini

There are 8 people who work in my office. All of them have different roles and responsibilities to move our real estate investing business forward. This does not include our full time rehab crew...

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