When Are You Ready to Quit Your Job?
Monday, November 16
I have now been done with a full time job for almost 3 years now. I wrote this the day I quit my job to capture my emotions. If someone is struggling with that decision I hope this can help you in some small way:I’m not posting this the day I’m writing it, but writing it the day of my “quitting d...
2019 Year in Review, Nearly doubling my unit count up to 63 units.
Thursday, May 14
I am posting this WAYYYYYY too far into 2020, but last year writing something like this was super helpful for me and I heard it was helpful from a lot of my colleagues so doing it again! We've been growing from here a lot in 2020, but you'll have to wait until 2021 for that full story! Or just re...
COVID-19 Tenant Non-Payment Policy
Saturday, March 21
I figured I'd share with you all my policy for my 125 or so tenants in case they lose their job due to COVID-19 related cuts. I have two letters that went out as part of this plan. If you want them I'm happy to share. Just reach out. Keep in mind I'm not a lawyer. Just doing this internally to go...
5 Under the Radar Deal Underwriting Mistakes New Investors Make
Monday, August 05
As a Realtor specializing in working investors I come across a lot of new investors. It feels like yesterday that I was also brand new to investing and was struggling with figuring out how to analyze deals. Bigger Pockets has a great calculator that helps to capture the basic expenses (https://s...
I went from 5 to 38 units in a year and quit my W-2. 2018 in review
Wednesday, January 02
2018 kicked my butt. That picture is me after I sledgehammered out a cast iron tub....note to reader, use a grinder first. And cast iron is heavy...... And use proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) that ceramic coating flies when you smash it. I promise it beat me up in a great way, but I ha...
My First Experience with REI Taxes
Tuesday, February 28
So here I am one year into house hacking my first duplex. The short journey has taken me a long way from buying my first duplex, getting my RE license, collecting rent for the first time, and paying for a number of items for the first time.A lot of firsts and tax time done right is a time to look...