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October 5, 2024

Win or Learn: The Inevitability of an Expensive Misfire

We wanted to help our real estate agent grow and succeed. In many ways, we held our noses and jumped into the deep end of the pool with this new arrangement. You either succeed or learn, right?

Renovations 0 4 min read
November 15, 2021

Investing in Mobile Home Parks

We didn’t really know that much about the mobile home park itself, but decided to take the risk on the opportunity, with the understanding that we could lose it all. 

Long Distance Investing 0 2 min read
September 23, 2021

Investment Property #6

In the thick of our move south in early summer, we purchased Property #6 in Oklahoma City. Property #6 will be the first time we will work directly with Kendal to renovate the place and also use a contract that follows the cost plus model.

Long Distance Investing 0 3 min read
August 31, 2021

You’re Ready to Invest in Real Estate Now

The past few months have reminded me that you don’t need special credentials or a family history in real estate investing (REI) to be successful. What you need is to be engaged, diligent and your own advocate.

About 0 8 min read
May 31, 2021

Selecting Your Real Estate Investing Strategy

If you haven’t plugged the trigger on your first investment, the chances are that you haven’t firmed up your targets or strategies.

Goal Setting 0 3 min read
May 16, 2021

BRRRR Method: The Refinancing Process

Refinancing a property is one of the four “R”s of the BRRRR method and can be the main accelerant in growing your investment portfolio.

BRRRR 0 4 min read
May 3, 2021

Resolved: Property Lien, Post-Purchase

After we paid the lien fees ($380), we had to wait for two weeks for our payment to make it through the red tape and for the ability to request the abandonment lien be removed from the property.

Long Distance Investing 0 3 min read
April 5, 2021

Renovations Part 1: Determining Your Budget and Scope

Renovating a property probably causes the most anxiety when investing in real estate. A lot rides on the results.

Renovations 0 5 min read
March 22, 2021

The Accidental Landlord

Kimberly Kesterke’s real estate investing journey emerged from circumstance and self-education.

FIRE 0 6 min read
March 8, 2021

How to Work with a Real Estate Agent

Kendal James, an Oklahoma City real estate agent, started a business with his wife and another couple after seeing a need to fill in his market.

Real Estate 0 3 min read

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