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When I think of startup businesses that bring innovative products and solutions to market, my mind automatically drifts west to Silicon Valley, which spawned tech behemoths such as Apple, Uber, and Airbnb. In 2018, Northern California saw more than $25 billion in seed money funneled to companies hoping to be the next unicorn—a business that

  There’s something special about New York City. For some, it’s the buildings; for others, the rush of people. But as an investor, I’ve always loved the sense of opportunity. Anything seems possible here. Take NYC’s housing market, for example—prices continue to soar despite rumors of a recession. I guess the saying is true: New

  When Felipe approached me after dinner one evening to tell me that he wanted to be a real estate investor like me, I told him that the news called for a celebration. I had known for some time that my son-in-law was interested in buying, rehabbing, and reselling houses, thanks to my daughter, Jenna. But, I

What is “Home Flipping” Really? This guide, written with the help of the experts at HomeVestors®, the largest home buyer in the U.S., is meant to familiarize new potential investors with what some people refer to as the “home flipping” process, but HomeVestors® prefers to address the professional home buying business with its challenges, benefits,

  My first glimpse of the ocean took place a few decades ago in Spring Lake, New Jersey, a tiny seaside town between the more notable Asbury Park and Point Pleasant. My elderly aunt had a summer home there. When my uncle wanted some company on his return ride from our neighborhood in Northeastern Pennsylvania,

  Real estate is an exciting industry. I’ve met some of the most enthusiastic and driven people, many of whom are now lifelong friends. But what I love most is that the market is always changing. It really keeps you on your toes! When most people think about transitioning to a career in real estate,

Since the housing market crash of 2008, Florida has rebounded to become one of the hottest real estate markets in the US. Prices have recovered significantly, surpassing pre-crash levels in most areas. The state's warm weather, beautiful beaches, and growing job market continue to attract homebuyers. Several cities in Florida—including Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville—have been

  My friend, Adam, came to me recently with questions about using hard money for buying his first investment property. He’d been wanting to start house flipping houses for some time but wasn’t sure he’d qualify for financing through a traditional lender like a bank or credit union. He had no idea how hard money worked, only

  It wasn’t long after giving a talk on buying investment property in Florida over at the Marriott on Westshore that a few attendees followed up with questions via email. I wasn’t surprised. It happens every time I speak on the subject of real estate investing, whether it’s here in Tampa or across the bay in St.

  Not long after moving out of state to try her hand at the restaurant business near Washington D.C., Jula found herself closing up shop and heading back home to Georgia. Coming back to Atlanta to start a real estate investing company from scratch, however, was intimidating—especially since Jula didn’t feel as familiar with the local

  It’s no surprise that California is a wonderful place for real estate investors. There’s a niche for every type of real estate business there, and the state’s market is so large that the sky’s the limit when it comes to expansion opportunities. For me, California is the place where I cut my teeth on

  A hand went up at the seminar. “I don’t have any experience. How can I start investing in California real estate?” “Well, not like me,” I joked. “The California real estate market is unique. First, you need to do your research. Then, you need to decide where you want to invest.” I started my

  While the government’s foreclosure moratorium and mortgage forbearance program provided relief to many homeowners during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, it created an unprecedented situation: historically high numbers of seriously delinquent loans and historically low levels of foreclosure activity. Despite this skew in data, Illinois still ranked #2 on the list of highest foreclosure rates,

  I seem to run into new and wanna-be real estate investors almost everywhere I turn. Just last weekend a young woman named Kerry approached me while I was touring the NASCAR Hall of Fame with visiting relatives. She’d overheard me talking with the family about some of the up and coming neighborhoods in Charlotte,

  It seems like it was only yesterday that I was debating whether I was going to buy investment property or not. I’d grown tired of the nine-to-five grind that left me too exhausted to spend time with family or enjoy my favorite hobbies. Planning how I was going to get to another rung on the

  Some real estate courses, seminars, and coaches claim to be the best educational solution for new investors. But in reality, they’re actually little more than modern-day snake oil salesmen. Others may offer some applicable insight, though costs can range from a pittance to a small fortune. It’s enough to make your head spin! So

  I frequently meet new real estate investors who are eager to get started, but they are confused about their financing options. Some believe that there are no loan products available for buying and rehabbing an investment house. Others are vaguely aware of rehab loans, but they assume that investors generally don’t qualify for them.

  “The Happiest Place On Earth” is practically a wonder of the world, and the local economy runs on the goods and services that it provides to throngs of tourists. Chief among these services is real estate, and that’s why I’ve invested heavily in buying and building rental properties in the Florida area. Moneyed real

  It’s not often that I take the opportunity to speak at a real estate investment club. Since I started building my real estate investment business in Boston about a decade ago, I’ve just been too busy. But, my success has attracted attention and, with that, a lot of requests to speak. So, I decided to take

  Though Kenny and I live worlds apart—I call the Pacific Northwest my home, whereas he’s staked his claim down south in Florida—our lives, in many ways, couldn’t be more similar. We’ve both been married for a couple of decades, have two teenage girls, drive American-made pickups, and love living in the ‘burbs. We each