Author: josh

The “Slow BRRRR” method. It’s less risky, comes with more cash flow, and is easier to pull off than the traditional BRRRR (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) strategy. A couple of weeks ago, we shared why this was the best rental property investing tactic for 2025, and today, we’re walking through the steps so you can do a slow BRRRR this year.There are five steps to doing a Slow BRRRR. From finding the right property to planning a stress-free renovation to eventually refinancing, we’ll walk through each step, giving you the exact timeline it may take to get there. Busy…

In This Article Real estate investing isn’t just about chasing returns. It’s about understanding how much risk you can truly handle.  So let’s lay out a Risk Alignment Map for identifying your personal risk profile and building a real estate investing strategy that aligns with both your mindset and your money, no matter whether you’re managing rentals, exploring syndications, or doing both. Why It Matters One of the biggest, most expensive mistakes I see investors make is confusing their comfort with risk (tolerance) with their ability to absorb risk (capacity). Even seasoned investors can find themselves on shaky financial footing…

In This Article It’s every landlord’s worst nightmare: being scammed by their tenant. As if there weren’t enough scams around, ripping off landlords is becoming increasingly popular. Whether it’s seeing your rental apartment listed online by someone else or receiving fake employment and financial documents, dealing with con artists is one of the reasons why many investors decide that being a landlord is more trouble than it’s worth.  According to HousingWire, 93% of landlords have discovered fraudulent tenant documents, and 84% have uncovered false income or employment claims. Fraud detection and income verification software Snappt reported that 6.4% of rental…

In This Article Weak job growth reported in early September is the latest data pointing to a softening economy.  Does that mean you should stop investing? Will housing markets crash? Does a recession loom just over the horizon?  Slow your roll there, killer. I personally continue investing $5,000 in passive real estate investments every month through a co-investing club. Here’s the case for why other investors should consider continuing to invest too, even in a weakening economy.  Lower Interest Rates In a weakening economy, the Federal Reserve’s first go-to move is cutting interest rates. That spurs borrowing, which spurs spending,…

In This Article Picture this: You just closed on your second rental property. The cash flow projections look amazing. You’re already daydreaming about property number three, maybe even 10. Financial freedom feels within reach. Fast-forward 18 months. You own eight doors, but you’re drowning. Your phone buzzes at 7 a.m. with a maintenance emergency. By 9 a.m., you’re juggling lease renewal paperwork for three different tenants. Your inbox is a disaster zone of contractor quotes, insurance updates, and rental applications that still need screening. You haven’t updated your spreadsheet in two weeks, so you’re not even sure which properties are…

From providing insights into market data, automating daily tasks, and even managing properties and showings, AI is transforming real estate. According to Morgan Stanley research, these AI innovations “could lead to $34 billion in efficiency gains” in the industry by 2030. For agents with forward-thinking business and growth plans, this is great news. AI assistance can help agents. It cuts costs and boosts productivity in ways that can be truly life-changing. But some may fear that AI is more than a tool to leverage — that it’s competition for agents. They may mistakenly believe AI has the potential to replace…

Are current market conditions making real estate a risky investment? This episode of “On the Market” with Dave Meyer dives into the recent warnings from the investment icon Ray Dalio, who advises against real estate investments due to factors like interest rate sensitivity, ease of taxation, and illiquidity. Meyer explores the potential implications for real estate investors and unpacks Dalio’s unique perspective on the national debt and long-term debt cycles. How might these economic factors shape the housing market and mortgage rates in the coming months, and should real estate still be considered a stable asset amidst uncertainty? Discover the…

In This Article Every exit you choose can either lock in short-term profits or set you up for long-term wealth. The question is: Which path should you take? Over the years, I’ve flipped homes for quick wins, prepped rentals for top-dollar sales, and leveraged 1031 exchanges to keep growing tax-deferred. And I’ve learned that your strategy at the exit is just as important as your strategy at acquisition. Here are three powerful ways to sell smarter, not harder. 1. The Anatomy of a Profitable Flip I’ll never forget my first studs-out flip. It was equal parts exhilarating and terrifying. On…

In This Article There are likely to be more flops than flips—that’s the conclusion flippers are coming to, according to data from John Burns Research & Consulting and Kiavi, a lender focused on real estate investing. Their numbers show that house flipping activity contracted sharply from the second quarter of 2025 compared to a year ago, and slightly compared to Q1 of this year. Rising expenses to buy, fix up, and sell a house for a profit, once the purchase price, interest rates, construction, and holding costs are factored in, are said to be to blame for the decline in…

In This Article Here’s what nobody tells you about real estate investing: Finding great deals is only half the battle. The other half? Building operational systems that turn those deals into lasting wealth. Yet, most investors spend 90% of their time hunting for the next property and barely 10% thinking about the processes that will make or break their long-term success. Walk into any real estate meetup, and you’ll hear endless conversations about cap rates, cash-on-cash returns, and market analysis. What you won’t hear much about is tenant screening workflows, maintenance request systems, or quarterly portfolio reviews. That’s the operational…