How to Win When Rates Stay High: 5 Lessons from 2022–2025
From 2022 through 2025, investors navigated a complex mix of rising interest rates, tightening credit, and shifting asset valuations. But those who stayed grounded in fundamentals didn’t just survive; they found new ways to thrive. Here are key lessons from this era that remain highly relevant for today’s market: 1. Liquidity Isn’t Optional… It’s Strategic […]
Invest Like a Pessimist, Live Like an Optimist: A Real Estate Strategy for Uncertain Times
In today’s unpredictable economic environment, successful real estate investing demands a shift in mindset – one that balances caution with long-term vision. The most resilient investors are embracing a powerful paradox: invest like a pessimist, live like an optimist. This philosophy isn’t about fear. It’s about preparation. Hard Assets in an Era of Soft Confidence […]
Episode 93 | First Deals, Fix & Flips, and Lessons Learned Along the Way with Malhar Bhagat
Episode Summary: In this episode of Real Investor Radio, host Jack BeVier interviews Malhar Bhagat, a seasoned real estate investor based in Atlanta. Malhar shares his journey from starting in real estate during the Great Recession to becoming a successful investor and lender. He discusses the evolution of his business, the challenges faced in the […]
Short Sales, Pre-Foreclosures and Auction Properties: Investor Guide
Distressed properties (short sales, pre-foreclosures, and auction properties) represent some of the most consistent deal flow available to real estate investors. These are properties where the seller’s circumstances, not the property’s fundamentals, are driving the price. When executed correctly, buying distressed assets allows investors to acquire properties below market value, renovate them, and either sell […]
Rental Property Financing: Investor Guide
Building a rental property portfolio is one of the most reliable paths to long-term wealth in real estate. But the gap between knowing that and actually executing it often comes down to three things: understanding which financing tools are available, knowing how much capital you actually need, and being able to evaluate whether a specific […]
Too Much Supply, Too Little Demand? What’s Really Happening in the Sunbelt Housing Markets
Post-pandemic momentum reshaped the Sunbelt, but now builders and investors are facing a different kind of challenge. Over the last few years, few regions saw as much attention, or as much capital, as the Sunbelt. Florida, Texas, and Arizona led the charge, riding high on net migration, pro-growth policies, and a seemingly insatiable appetite for […]
The Buyer Mindset: One Investor’s Secret to Standing Out in a Sea of Flips
With vision and a builder’s mindset, Gerry N., principal of an architecture studio and property development company, brings new-home quality to full-gut remodels. Dominion Financial helped bring it all to life. When Gerry entered the world of fix and flip three years ago, he wasn’t thinking like a seller. He was thinking like a buyer. […]
Section 8 in Transition? What Proposed HUD Changes Could Mean for Real Estate Investors
In recent months, policy discussions out of Washington have introduced uncertainty around the future of the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program, a cornerstone of the affordable housing system in the U.S. For real estate investors, particularly those whose portfolios include voucher-backed leases, these developments merit close attention. Below, we outline the proposed changes, their […]
Episode 92 | Housing Market, Maryland Economy & Government Spending with Mike Griffith
Episode Summary: In this episode of Real Investor Radio, Craig Fuhr and Jack BeVier discuss the current trends in the housing market, highlighting significant price drops and shifts in buyer demand. They explore consumer psychology and its impact on economic outlook, particularly in the context of rising interest rates and potential recessions. The conversation shifts […]
How to Calculate ROI for Property Flips
Flipping houses can be a goldmine when done right. In 2024, investors earned an average ROI of 29.6% on house flips, pocketing about $72,000 in gross profit per deal. But with that reward comes risk. A home’s location, the strength of the local market, and your ability to manage costs all influence the bottom line. […]
