Flipping Houses for Profit: Knowing Your Numbers with a Fix-and-Flip Model
I stand by my preference for buy-and-hold strategies — stocks and real estate alike. This site is all about the advantages of the long game, and I’ve written extensively …
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How to Split Profits When Partnering With Friends and Family
Using other people’s money, often referred to as “OPM,” can be a great way to scale. Whether it’s in the form of a loan or ownership …
4 Reasons Budget Apartments and Boarding Houses Are a Good Investment
There will never be something that’s called “the best investment.” Ironically, economic incentives play a role as to why different investments balance out. Inventors move …
Biweekly Rent Payment: A Creative Way to Increase Rental Income
Increasing rental income doesn’t have to be one-sided — some options benefit both the landlord and tenant. Sure, there’s no free lunch, but you can …
7 Metrics to Determine if Real Estate Profitability is Good
Using just one profitability metric is a recipe for disaster. Instead, you should always use a combination of two or more complementary metrics. That is …
Is BRRRR Possible in the Philippines (Plus Other FAQ)
A few months ago, I wrote a blog post on BRRRR Investing in the Philippines. If you haven’t already, make sure you head on over …
How to Increase Home Value for Appraisal: 8 Improvements Before Selling
You can, in fact, influence appraisals. That’s right, there are certain things you can do to affect your home’s value. To be clear, proper valuations …
Mall Space Rental in the Philippines: Things to Know Before You Dive In
The best locations come expensive. And this is a big reason why location doesn’t guarantee business success — prime locations will come at higher rates that may …
7 Major Reasons the School System is Flawed
This isn’t exactly an indictment on schools. I believe in the school system enough to send my kid or go to one myself. Going to …
Should You Manage Your Properties or Outsource the Work?
How do you choose between two equally good options? Well, one intermediary step is to consider your unique circumstances. Equally good choices are rarely truly …