Episode #123 – This is an interview with Lisa Phillips, who left the corporate world thanks to several affordable (lower-priced) rental properties that paid for her basic expenses. She now passionately spreads the word about affordable rentals not only as a means to build wealth but also as a way to positively impact tenants and [Continue Reading]
Podcast Episode #122: A Behind the Scenes Tour of Chad’s Rental Property Business
Episode #122 – Are you curious what goes on behind the scenes of a full-time rental property investor? What are the details, projects, and tasks that happen every day? In this episode, Chad (“Coach) takes you on a behind the scenes tour of his own real estate investing business to share what’s happening right [Continue Reading]
How to be an Expert Real Estate Deal Finder
In my Investor Profile Series, I use a question & answer format to share the stories of actual real estate investors at different stages of their investing careers. Today’s investor profile is with Henry Washington, an investor from northwest Arkansas. Henry has jumped all-in with real estate investing, and over a 3-year period has flipped properties and [Continue Reading]
From Investment Banker to Stay-at-Home Dad & AirBnb Host
Listen to Podcast Interview In my Investor Profile Series, I use a question & answer format to share the stories of actual real estate investors at different stages of their investing careers. Today’s investor profile is about a New York City native named Mauricio Rubio. Mauricio left his high-paying investment banking and e-commerce career to be more [Continue Reading]
How to Buy Your First Rental Property AND Improve Your Community
This is another edition of my Getting Started Interview Series. In these written interviews, I ask investors all the details of how they got started in real estate investing, and then I share their answers with you! You can see an archive of all my blog interviews here. In this edition, I interview Yolanda Brown, [Continue Reading]
Is It Too Late To Invest in Real Estate? (The 2-Minute Drill of Life)
A few years ago I was talking to a real estate coaching client who was extremely anxious about his finances. The details have been changed for his privacy, but let’s call him James. James was in his late 50s, and he felt like time was working against him. A series of life setbacks during the prior [Continue Reading]
How to Use a Self-Directed IRA to Invest in Real Estate
This is a guest post from my friend Sean McKay of American IRA. Sean and his wife Heather invest in rental properties in Charlotte, NC, and he is also an expert on using a self-directed IRA or 401k to invest in real estate. I’ve used self-directed IRAs for almost 18 years both investing with my [Continue Reading]
Old School Real Estate – 21 Timeless Lessons From Experienced Investors
Updated & republished in May 2020 I began investing in 2003. I’ve been through rising markets (2003 – 2006 & 2013 – 2017) and a falling market (2007 – 2012). And 2020 and beyond could be another changing market. But real estate history has much more to teach than the lessons I’ve learned in my [Continue Reading]
No Secrets – The 7 Fundamentals of Real Estate Investing Success
Secrets sell. That’s why late-night infomercials and hucksters of all kind pitch their snake oil as “new” or “little known” or “exclusive.” But you know the truth. Whether it’s a diet, an exercise routine, building wealth, or starting a business, there are no secrets. There ARE subtle distinctions and key pieces of information you can pick [Continue Reading]
How to Calculate Cash-On-Cash Return (With Detailed Examples)
One of the most important reasons to invest in rental properties is cash flow. And one of the simplest ways to measure cash flow is a formula called the cash-on-cash return (CoC for short). In this article, I’ll explain what cash-on-cash return is, when to use it (and when not to!), and how cash-on-cash return [Continue Reading]
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