The Art of the Contractor Lien Waiver (free download)
Ah, the contractor lien waiver… Unassuming… Underrated… Undeniably essential… So recently I was chatting with my bud Brian about one of his deals… (You may remember Brian from my “Pink Bath, Buyers Out the Wazoo” case study a…
Rehabbers: Using Your Own Cash? Danger!
So I just learned something salient I think you should really be aware of if you’re not already. Especially if you’re considering a cash-out refinance at some point in your future. If that’s you, then danger, Will Robinson, danger!…
Announcing: A Fancy, New Podcast! (And a Wee Bribe)
I’m thrilled to finally be able to share an announcement that’s been simmering for (quite literally) years now. This is extremely fulfilling for me, and colossal win for you at the same time… We Gots Us a Fancy New Internet Radio…
New Market Rules: Why MAO Can Be a Moving Target
It’s no secret that today’s real estate market is a good bit different than even a couple of years ago, right? Sure, the fundamentals are all the same. And the opportunity for making really great profits is still very much alive – arguably even more so. But still,…
3 Things I Wish I’d Known When I First Started Investing
This one goes out to…the noobs I love… (Queue weepy REM music here) And by “noobs” I mean newbies. I.E. anyone who’s been at this real estate investing thing for a couple years or less. If that’s you, then this post’s for you. ;-)…
Video: The Haunted House Rehab (and a Double Dog Dare)
So not too long ago I was engaging in some masterminding, a bit of business building and a heap of tom-foolery in Baltimore with some close friends. And while there I got the chance to go see a bunch of Craig Fuhr’s rehab projects one…
Debt Free Investing: Is "Good Debt vs Bad Debt" a Myth?
Good Debt vs Bad Debt…ever heard of it? Sure, if you’re like me then you probably learned the now sacred cow “good debt vs bad debt” philosophy in Rich Dad, Poor Dad at some point. And it seems to make good sense, doesn’t it? Good…
Visioneering Life: The Remarkable Reward of Wrestling With Big Questions
Well this may be the strangest blog post I’ve ever written. I’m typing this from the 8th floor of Palmetto Richland Hospital in Columbia, SC. More on that in a sec. But first, looking back I can hardly believe it’s actually it’s been…
Is HUD Opening the Floodgates?
So I’ve mentioned before how lucky I am to be part of this really phenomenal mastermind group called the Flip VIPs. Besides our in-person meetings thrice yearly, another big, fat benefit I enjoy from this posse is the ongoing…
Gold Digging: How to Mine the MLS for an Opportunity Market
So I got something tasty for you today, folks. We’ve never done this before, but it’s high time. Here’s the deal: On a recent Saturday, we broadcast our first-ever live MLS market research webcast. Maybe you recall hearing about it? It…
