I’ve re-learned this important lesson
I’ve had a few experiences recently that have reminded me of an important but sometimes hard… Continue reading
Learning to underwrite
Sometimes I use social media almost like a white board where I post the thoughts that come to my mind in real… Continue reading
How Steven Bought A Duplex Off-Market with Seller Financing
“Off-market” and “Seller Financing.” They are like peanut butter and jelly: they just go perfectly together. When you can sit down… Continue reading
What the banks won’t let you do
It’s hard to find a bank that will do a home equity loan on an investment property. But let’s imagine–just for… Continue reading
Creative Ways to Access Your Equity
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. A real estate investor really, really wants to grow their portfolio. They… Continue reading
How Charlie Bought FOUR Duplexes With Seller Financing
I have a wish for everyone in my community: I want you to be able to buy the rental properties you want to buy, WHEN you want… Continue reading
The Gameboard
White printer paper. Blue sticky notes and yellow sticky notes. A black pen and a red pen. And some tape. I remember the first time I put all these… Continue reading
How can one new loan refinance EIGHT deals?
My wife Jessica and I walked into the conference room at the title company around 11 am, and there they were. Eight thick folders… Continue reading
Zero-Down Supercharged Seller Financing Duplex Acquisition
It’s funny. What some people consider impossible is the same thing as what others consider normal. Take, for instance… Continue reading
Pick Your Win
Some real estate investors are so focused on cash flow that they turn down a deal that could have delivered a different but great win… Continue reading
The Why Behind the Why
The average real estate investor only knows the seller wants money. A better real estate investor knows that… Continue reading
How Mike Got His First Seller-Financed Deal
As usual, it all started with a thoughtfully and strategically written letter. And it ended with a purchase of a Seller-Financed property… Continue reading
Moving the Chains
There was a football game the other day. The biggest one of the year. I’m not psychic, but before it… Continue reading
Buy the next property sooner
There’s a silent conversation going on in the minds of most real estate investors. It goes something like this: “I want… Continue reading
