The 5 Biggest Cash Flow Killers in Rental Real Estate (And Which Ones Are Actually Your Fault)
There’s a difference between physical errors and mental errors. In sports, I never got too upset about physical errors. They […]
How We Structured a $10 Million Apartment Deal in This Market (And Made It Cash Flow From Day One)
A lot of people will tell you deals don’t work right now. Interest rates are too high. Cap rates are
Enforcing a No-Smoking Policy in Your Apartment Building
It’s getting cold. Tenants who were smoking outside all summer are now smoking inside. You’re getting complaints from your non-smoking
When the Deal Goes Sideways: How We Fixed a $1.1 Million Delinquency Problem in 10 Months
I want to tell you about one of the hardest years I’ve had in this business — and why I’m
You Don’t Have to Buy More Doors to Make More Money
Everyone talks about buying more units. More doors, more deals, more capital raised, bigger portfolio. And look, I get it
How We Think About Operations
Smart Management was built by people who learned operations the hard way — managing hundreds of single-family homes scattered across
How Bad Management Can Turn a $10 Million Property Into a $4 Million Property
Everyone wants to talk about acquisitions. Finding the deal, raising the money, getting to closing. And yeah, that stuff matters.
The Cash Flow Underwriting Method: How to Know If a Deal Is Actually Worth Buying
When interest rates move fast and values feel uncertain, a lot of investors freeze. They don’t know if they’re looking
The Right Order to Renovate an Apartment Building
The first time a housing court judge in Cleveland came to speak at our local real estate investors association, I
Hold, Refinance, or Sell? How to Make the Right Exit Decision on a Multifamily Deal
Every multifamily deal eventually reaches a decision point. Do you hold it, refinance it, or sell it? Most investors go