Why High Interest Rates Shouldn’t Keep You From Investing in Apartment Buildings

Many investors I work with are hesitant about real estate, particularly single-family house rentals, due to high interest rates. They think waiting for rates to come down will get them a better deal. That might be true for single-family houses, but not for apartment buildings.

Landlords Can’t Pick and Choose Dog Breeds Anymore: What You Need to Know

Landlords in California can’t keep tenants from having dogs in their apartments anymore. Not only that, but they also can’t charge extra for pets in the building. And California isn’t the only state making these changes. 

Why Going Solo in Multifamily Real Estate Will Cost You More Than You Think

Are you about to start your real estate investing journey? Before diving in headfirst, it’s essential to understand what you’re about to get into, especially if you plan on going it alone.

The Four Pillars of Apartment Investing Success

The truth is, investing in apartment buildings isn’t as complex or advanced as you might think. In fact, if you focus on my four pillars of apartment building investing, you’ll find it much simpler and more accessible than you ever imagined. 

Let’s dive in and discover how you can master these four pillars and pave your way to buying your first small apartment building.

Building a Powerful Real Estate Network: Key to Scaling Your Investment Portfolio

In this comprehensive guide, Michael Blank shares invaluable insights on how to build and leverage a powerful real estate network to scale your investment portfolio. Discover why having the right connections is essential for finding deals, raising capital, and achieving financial freedom through real estate. Learn practical strategies for forming professional relationships, partnering with key players, and accessing crucial resources that will propel your real estate journey to new heights. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced investor, this blog post will equip you with the tools needed to build a successful network and reach your investment goals.

Sponsor a Student Today

I have a soft spot in my heart for kids, especially the kids in Uganda who don’t have things we take for granted, like education, access to fresh water, and medical care.   I work with an organization called Uganda Counseling & Support Services (UCSS).   Dr. Ronald Kaluya, the founder of UCSS, is doing […]

The COVID Rent Collection Crisis That Hasn’t Happened (so far)

Smart investors want to understand (and limit) their “worst-case scenario.” How about a 750% explosion in joblessness from a 3.5% unemployment in Feb 2020 up to a new peak unemployment record of 30% (worse than even the 1933 The Great Depression Peak of 24.9%)? That is precisely the rental property “stress-test” many respected economists and even members of the Federal Reserve continue to forecast. Keep reading…

What Can Go WRONG in a Multifamily Deal?

It wouldn’t be 100% truthful for us to say that every multifamily deal that we do works out. Or, that every single investor makes the exact amount of money that we hoped they would make. It’s just not true.

6 Common Excuses That Keep You From Investing (& How to Banish Them!)

One of the key factors that prevents people from taking action is making EXCUSES. Here are the 6 most common excuses so that you can recognize and overcome them. Many investors think that they need to quit their job to get started in real estate. Not true! Many investors successfully build large portfolios over the […]

5 Real Estate Investing Lessons Learned From Building a Campfire

My son recently crossed over as a boy scout, and these boy scouts LOVE to go camping — a LOT. As I was sitting in front of the campfire, the wild thought occurred to me that the process of properly building a fire can also teach us to properly build our real estate investing career. […]