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A $250,000 house rents for $2,000 a month. Good rental?My answer:I don't know yet.What's the financing?Property taxes?In...
10/14/2026

A $250,000 house rents for $2,000 a month. Good rental?

My answer:
I don't know yet.
What's the financing?
Property taxes?
Insurance?
Maintenance?
Repairs?
Vacancy?
What's happening in that particular market?

As I'm recording this episode, the 30-year mortgage rate information I'm looking at is around 7.33%. On a $250,000 purchase with 20% down, we're financing approximately $200,000.

Principal and interest alone would be around $1,375 a month.
And we haven't paid anything else yet.

That's why this week's video, I'm sharing current Texas, Dallas County and Tarrant County market data and showing why investors need to evaluate properties using today's numbers instead of yesterday's assumptions.

High rates don't automatically mean don't buy.
They also don't mean buy now and assume you'll refinance later.
The property needs to work today.

Watch the full episode:
https://vist.ly/5nfbb

10/14/2026

Are you ready to secure private money for your next investment?

Before you dive in, remember: it’s not about a flashy pitch; it’s about clarity and confidence.

🎯 Start with the basics:
What’s the property?
What’s your purchase price and exit strategy?
Why do the numbers add up?

Be prepared to discuss how much funding you need and for what purpose.

Address potential concerns head-on:
What’s the security for the lender, and how will they be paid back?

Share details about the property’s equity and any existing liens you’ve uncovered.

🕵️‍♂️ Do your due diligence to avoid unpleasant surprises down the line!

Equip yourself with the right knowledge, and watch your private money prospect turn into a successful partnership! 💰✨

10 Questions to ask Before you Buy that Rental: money-makin-mamas-rkh1lz.subscribepage.io

10/13/2026

Some real estate deals have more drama than they have square footage.

Title problems. Liens. Financing issues. Sellers changing direction. Heirs appearing from nowhere.

It can make you want to declare the whole thing a bad deal and move on.

But difficult and bad are not the same thing.

Sometimes the problem can be solved and there's still a solid investment waiting on the other side.

Other times, the smartest thing you can do is walk away.

The trick is knowing which one you're dealing with.

10/13/2026

Unlocking the world of private money lending starts with building genuine relationships!

🤝✨ Networking isn’t just about asking for funds; it’s about fostering connections.

Attend local real estate investing groups, educational events, or self-directed IRA seminars to meet potential lenders.

But remember, it’s not a money grab!

Take the time to understand their interests and preferences.

What do they seek in lending opportunities?
What kind of security do they favor?

Knowing how they assess risk is crucial! The key lies in authentic conversations, being relatable, curious, and engaging will open doors to collaborative financial opportunities.

So, invest in those connections and watch your real estate dreams come to life! 🏠

Ask these questions first before you spend money on an investment property: money-makin-mamas-rkh1lz.subscribepage.io

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10/12/2026

Having money to lend is one thing. Knowing where to put it is another.

In this clip from my conversation with Private Money Club founder Chris Naugle, Chris explains why private lenders need to do their own due diligence before putting money into a deal.

This is exactly the kind of conversation we want to bring to the DFW Private Money Club Networking Breakfast education first, followed by opportunities to build relationships with investors, private lenders and serious operators.

If you have capital and want to better understand private lending or you're an active real estate investor who understands the importance of building credible relationships with lenders this event is for you.

Thursday, November 5 | 7:00–9:00 a.m. | Dallas
Free to attend. Seating is limited and registration is required.
Message me “PMC” and I'll send you the registration link.

When should you keep fighting for a real estate deal, and when should you walk away?I've had properties under contract w...
10/08/2026

When should you keep fighting for a real estate deal, and when should you walk away?

I've had properties under contract where liens appeared, heirs had to be located, financing changed, repairs were discovered and closings were delayed again and again.

A difficult closing doesn't automatically mean you have a bad investment.

But sometimes new information changes the deal enough that walking away is exactly the right decision.

The mistake is making that decision because you're frustrated.

Instead, come back to the deal itself.
What changed?
What will it cost to solve?
Did the risk change?

And if you solve everything, do you still want the property waiting for you on the other side?

That's the distinction I'm breaking down in this week's video, including several situations from my own deals.

Watch here: https://vist.ly/5mmfy

10/07/2026

Private money starts with relationships, not a pitch.

In this clip from my conversation with Private Money Club founder Chris Naugle, Chris talks about something that gets overlooked: lenders and borrowers need to know who they're doing business with.

That conversation is exactly why we're bringing the DFW Private Money Club together in person.

On November 5, we're creating a room for:
- Private lenders and people with capital who want to understand opportunities in real estate
- Active real estate investors and operators looking to build legitimate capital relationships
- Real estate professionals who work with serious investors
This is an education and relationship-building event—not a room full of people pitching deals to strangers.

DFW Private Money Club Networking Breakfast
November 5 | Dallas
Interested in joining us? Message me “PMC” and I’ll send you the registration link.
Seating is limited and advance registration is required.

Every house has a story. And you usually can't see the whole story from the front door.I've walked through hundreds of h...
10/07/2026

Every house has a story. And you usually can't see the whole story from the front door.

I've walked through hundreds of houses during my real estate career.

Beautiful homes.

Vacant houses.

Hoarder homes.

Properties with years of deferred maintenance.

Homes where families have lived for decades.

And houses people couldn't wait to leave.

Early in my investing career, I was focused primarily on the property.

What does it need?

What's it worth?

What's the ARV?

What can I rent it for?

Can I make money?

I still need those answers.

But I've learned there's another side of the transaction.

The person standing next to me.

Some of the most difficult transactions I've handled weren't difficult because of the property.

They were difficult because there was grief. Multiple heirs. Different financial needs. Family members who didn't agree. Memories attached to a house that made a financial decision much more complicated.

That's what I'm talking about in this week's episode.

Not how to calculate ARV.

Not how to find a deal.

But something 20 years of investing has taught me that I couldn't have learned from a spreadsheet:

Everybody has a story you can't see from the front door.

Watch What Real Estate Investing Taught Me About People:
https://vist.ly/5md9b

What if the thing keeping you stuck isn't that you need more information?A few years ago, I met a young couple who had s...
10/03/2026

What if the thing keeping you stuck isn't that you need more information?

A few years ago, I met a young couple who had spent more than $40,000 on real estate coaching, books and videos.

They knew a lot.

But they still didn't know how to find deals or negotiate with sellers.

So we went for coffee and talked.

That conversation helped identify what they were actually missing and gave them concrete steps they could begin taking.

I've seen this happen over and over during my real estate career.

Sometimes a conversation with a seller uncovers an option I didn't know existed.

A conversation with a lender changes how I could finance a property.

A conversation with another investor makes me look at a deal differently.

And sometimes the conversation needs to happen around our own kitchen table.

Instead of saying:

“We need to buy a rental property.”

What if you asked:

“What would another source of income change for us?”

That's a very different conversation.

Don't start with the answer.

Start with the question.

That's what I'm digging into in this week's episode.

Watch The Conversations That Can Change Your Real Estate Investing Decisions here: https://vist.ly/5kwwu

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