Five steps to finding perfect tenants in less than 24 hours? If you want to create passive income in real estate then you and your team need to know how to screen tenants.  The value of your properties and your level of income depend on your skill to locate, screen...

How to buy a rental property and leave closing with over $5,000? Here's how to buy a rental property and walk away from closing with over $5,000 for your next deal.  We developed this process called the "Money Recycler" that allows any real estate investor to reuse...

How much does it cost to replace a roof on my rentals?  How to replace or repair a roof in three steps. Real estate investors need to know how much it costs to replace and repair roofs.  If you want to extend the life of your properties then you need to maintain roof...

Three cheap and fast ways to add 10-20k value to your rentals and flips. As a real estate investor you need to know how to force appreciate and raise the value of your properties very quickly.  This skill will help you do more deals, make more money and build passive...

We added a bedroom to this rental and got an extra $300/month in rent and $15k in value, here's how...  Every real estate investor should think about adding bedrooms to your rental properties.  It doesn't always make sense but if the math works then you can make a...

Most Indiana "Wholesalers" SUCK Donkey Dongs... here's what you need to know. Every single week I get calls, texts and emails from investors who tell me about yet another Indy "wholesaler" running some kind of scam on them.  I hate to speak ill of anybody but these...

Do it yourself plumbing and welding for real estate investors. You can do basic welding and plumbing work yourself and it will add to your arsenal as a real estate investor.  You won't just save money but you'll be able to better filter deals in the future because...

Upgrading home electrical wiring and systems for real estate investors. Most real estate investors ignore the electrical systems of properties and this is a big mistake.  A single problem with an electrical system can cost you tens of thousands or more.  Many of these...

How to look at Zillow pictures and spot bad construction work and other red flags? Every real estate investor needs to know how to screen deals and so the faster you can filter through houses, the more efficient you can be.  Looking at pictures on Zillow and other...

How adding one bedroom increased rent by $500/month and added over 20k in value? Adding a bedroom to a rental property can make a big difference.  I made a previous class about this and after a few question came in this is a follow you so you can see exactly how much...

What is the cost of roof repair and roof replacement on your rentals and what is the best and cheapest way get roofing work done? Every real estate investor should know the details about replacing and/or repairing a roof on rental properties.  Today you'll see the...

What to do if your rental property burns down? If a rental property catches fire and burns down there are several things that will happen and every real estate investor needs to know what to do.  I hope this situation never happens to you but if it does you need to be...

How to paint your rental houses cheaper. Nearly every rental property that a real estate investor will ever own will need to be painted at some point.  That is why it is important that you learn to paint houses in the in the best, cheapest way possible.  Today you'll...

Add a bedroom to your rentals and you get more rent and higher flip value, here's an example. Adding a bedroom to a house can boost the rental income and resale value but you must be careful to make sure you get the best return.  Every real estate investor should look...

Why kitchen renovations are so important to real estate investors when flipping houses? Nearly all important decisions of a household are made at the kitchen table.  The kitchen is the heart of a home and every successful real estate investor knows that.  If you want...

How to replace windows cheap and easy on your rentals - tip for Indiana real estate investors.  Window repair and replacement can add up on your rentals.  That's why it is important for every real estate investor to know how to replace their windows cheaply and...

Landords: How to avoid busted water pipes in winter and freezing temperatures. A single water pipe bursting can be a nightmare for a real estate investor.  That is why it is important every investors understands how to care for pipes and other plumbing details to...

Don't cut corners on electric work when you're flipping houses, here's what to look for. Electric work is very important for real estate investors to understand when you are buying and selling houses.  One mistake with electrical systems or wiring can cost you tens of...

How to get insurance for potential sewer and plumbing problems that may come up after purchasing rental properties? Real estate investors know about how dangerous foundation problems can be, but fewer know about the costly problems that sewer and plumbing issues can...

Mini Splits: How to add heating and air conditioning to your rental if it doesn't have any vents or ducts? Doing HVAC work can be expensive for any real estate investor.  There is a that real estate investors should know about HVAC units and how they differ from Mini...

Huge potential value add to rentals by converting porches into extra square footage. A real estate investor needs to know how to add value, the better you are at seeing those opportunities the more money you'll make.  Porches provide a unique opportunity to increase...

How to do BRRRR deals when interest rates go up, the market turns and the zombies apocalypse all hell breaks loose... and still WIN BIG. Every smart real estate investor needs to be able to do deals and make good money regardless of what's happening the the market. ...

Should I paint my rentals with a brush by hand or with a paint sprayer? Every real estate investor and landlord will have to deal with painting their rentals.  In recent years many painters use a paint sprayer instead of using a roll and doing it by hand.  A sprayer...

Five questions about investing in Indianapolis real estate: how to start with $20,000. I asked a group of female real estate investors what their biggest questions were about getting into Indiana real estate and these are the top five questions.  Included we'll talk...

Investing in Indianapolis Turnkey Rentals, Remotely from Out of State... getting on our waiting list. We have been helping real estate investors from out of state create passive income with Indiana real estate.  We accepted investor applications and helped our Heroes...

Here are the documents that you need for your bank to refinance your house or rental. Every real estate investor needs to understand how to refinance a property, so here is a list of items that your bank will require in order to refinance a home.  Even if you pay all...

How do interest rates effect real estate investors - both flippers and buy-and-hold people - and how you can stay ahead of the pack? Every real estate investor needs to know about interest rates.  The rates will effect your ARV, your offers, your refinance ability,...

How to hand drywall, for both landlords and homeowners. Hanging drywall is probably the most common repair done in a home.  Today I'll answer a few questions about drywall and how to hang (install) it correctly.  This applies for both real estate investors and normal...

The most expensive home repairs to look out for when you're flipping houses. As a real estate investor a lot of your success is going to depend on how well you can estimate repairs accurately.  Today we'll cover the most expensive repairs to look out for when you're...

How to protect your rental property from water damage with drylok. To be a good landlord or property manager you need to be able to prevent water damage and do repairs quickly.  Drylok is a waterproofing product that a lot of people use and today you'll learn all the...

How to read closing documents, what real estate investors should know about closing paperwork. It is important for real estate investors understand "Closing documents" and all the paperwork that is involved in closing a real estate transaction.  Today we'll go over...

How to make sure your deals close when you're using a hard money lender. Real estate investors are required to disclose that they are using hard money loans to purchase a property, and that can often turn off a realtor or seller.  It just isn't the same as saying...

How to get unlimited loans for rental properties with no income verification?  Debt service coverage ration loans explained. As a real estate investor you MUST be aware of DSCR or debt service coverage ratio loans.  A DSCR loan allows you to buy rental properties with...

How long after purchase can I refinance an investment property with the BRRRR method? Real estate investors using the BRRRR method will rely on refinancing to pull out cash, pay off their hard money loans and/or lower their monthly payment with a better long term...

How I install vapor barrier moisture barriers in my rentals?  When do I know that I need one? When buying rentals and rehabbing properties you need to limit moisture damage as much as possible.  You're about to see me use a vapor barrier on a duplex deal that had...

Do I need to hire licensed contractors? Is there a real difference? Really?  (Yes and here's why) If you are serious about flipping houses or creating a $30,000+/monthly passive income in real estate then you need to understand construction.  This skill will save you...

How to flip houses on wooded lots without electric wiring problems? As a real estate investor even a slight mistake or a tiny overlooked item can turn a money making deal into a disaster that costs you a fortune and takes years to recoup.  One of those big potential...

Here's a $29,000+ Indy Real Estate Flip: This house just went live watch what happens and how well it sells. The most important parts of flipping real estate and real estate investing in general is the average "DOM" or days on market.  The micro flipping giant...

How to read and use a Scope of Work, or SOW, from a general contractor to rehab and flip houses. As a real estate investor you must understand how to rehab houses.  Here's a story of newbie investor who built a 6-figure portfolio and she talked about the need to learn...

Hero closes his first flip and walks away from closing with over $30,000 in cold, hard cash? Doing your first real estate flip is exciting.  According to this author at Bigger Pockets the failure rate of real estate investors is over 95%.  Today you'll see how working...

How to prevent theft, burglaries and stolen appliances while you repair your properties for flipping or renting. As a real estate investor you will be flipping houses to a buyer or a renter, in either case you need to know how to secure your properties.  It is...

30k Indianapolis Real Estate Flip: How to deal with hard money lender who is a complete turd? The last phase of a real estate flips is putting the house on the market.  If you did it correctly then this will be smooth process and the market will dictate the average...

Left Closing With $12,000 and Rented in Less Than 24 Hours?  Indy BRRRR deal from start to finish.  This is the ninth and final Deal Dissection Series Episode for Brenda.  We just helped our Hero complete the refinance, pull his cash (and then 12k more) out and have...

Here's a real life refinance part of the "BRRRR" Method, investor leaves closing with 20k more than he put in AND 2k/monthly cash. If you want to do the BRRRR Method or use our Money Recycler process and buy 20 properties for 20k for example, then you must make sure...

Brand new 21k Indy real estate Buy-and-Hold deal and how we're using a tornado room for better rent. As real estate investors who are pursuing passive income, we understand better than most the importance of turning lemons into lemonade to make the most our rental...

Brand New 23k Deal: how to deal with hoarders and squatting tenants right before closing? If you do enough real estate deals you will eventually run into inherited tenants and even squatting tenants that the owner may or may not know about.  Today we'll go over a...

A BRAND NEW 20k Indy Buy and Hold (BRRRR) Deal: how common names can kill a deal? Being able to see a real life real estate from start to finish is a great way to learn how to be a better real estate investor.  This is a brand new Deal Dissection Series on a 20k...

Real Life $20,000 BRRRR Deal: how to rent ALL of your rentals before the first mortgage payment is due.  The biggest factor in your long term success as a passive income real estate investor is going to be property management.  Today we will go over a recent 20k BRRRR...

Indianapolis 27k+ Real Estate Flip: Lesson on solving dehumidifier problems and how to avoid them in the future. As we get this flip (Fredhurst) ready to list on the market there are some good lessons that I've been learning that I hope can help you.  I knew about...

What every real estate investor needs to know about local historical societies and how they can ruin your deals. This is the next phase in the 50k+ BRRRR duplex deal, this week you'll see what happened to a local investor who got burned by his local historical...

30k Indianapolis Real Estate Flip: How to get $15,000 worth of electrical work done for less than $1,500? I learn a lot with every deal we do, and this flip is no different.  Today we'll go over some updates on the recent progress on this 30k Indianapolis real estate...

How to find a 7% essential business leased commercial property? Commercial business deals off MLS? Even if you're not a commercial real estate investor, you should understand how to find a property with at least a 7% cap rate from a tenant who is an essential...

How to educate your tenants about WELL water properties to avoid flood damage. This is an Indianapolis real estate flip, a 30k deal.  There was a big problem that happened with the previous owner and their tenants that cost the owner over 7k.  This would've been...

Utility and permit problems cost this real estate investor over $40,000 on a single deal, here's how to avoid that from happening to you. This class is an update on a 50k BRRRR deal.  I got an interesting call from an investor who just lost his shirt on a deal because...

30k Indy real estate flip - how we were able to change all the plumbing at nearly zero cost - and why... This is an update on Fredhurst, the 30k Indianapolis real estate flip and how we recently changed all the plumbing as we get it ready for market.  This is a great...

Real Life Indianapolis 20k BRRRR Deal: How to deal with health hazard amounts of urine and being immune shipping delays. Here's another update on Breesha, the 20k BRRRR deal, we are just about ready for it to be rented even though we just closed a few weeks ago. ...

Indianapolis real estate investing from out of state: here's an update on the 50k+ BRRRR deal We are a few weeks away from having this duplex done, here is an update on where we are at with the 50k+ BRRRR deal in Indy.  We also talk about how to deal with BS delays...

Investing in Indianapolis real estate remotely from out of state: A real life 93k+ BRRRR deal, all the details from start to finish. Here's an update on Brandon, the 100k+ BRRRR deal.  This week's update is about the new updates and work done as well as how we dealt...

Indiana Real Estate Investing for Out of State Investors: Here's a $19,000 real life BRRRR deal, watch us convert a meth lab into a game room. Here's an update on one of our Deal Dissections for the deal named Breesha, the 19k+ BRRRR deal.  We are just about finished...

Indy real estate estate flip: 30k+ BRRRR deal and what to do with gas and power lines to get them connected to the city? Here's an update on "Brenda" as we finish this 30k+ BRRRR deal, today we'll go over the recent progress as well what I learned about gas and power...

Indianapolis real estate flip: A 30k deal and how a simple pack of batteries can save you over $15,000 on each rehab.   Here's another Deal Dissection Episode, this is for the 30k Indy flip named Fredhurst.  Today we'll go over the updates for the week and you'll also...

Here's a 27k+ Indianapolis real estate flip: how to deal with roof "dish damage"? Here's an update on a $27,000+ real estate flip in Indianapolis, this is how out of state investors can create passive income with Indy real estate.  In this episode you'll see more...

A brand spanking new 20k BRRRR deal in Indy, here's what to do when you find a crack in the foundation? This is a NEW Deal Dissection Series on Breesha, a $20,000+ BRRRR deal in Indy.  People often ask me to post new deals so that every week they can follow along, so...