Tips on How to Lower Your Homeowners Insurance as an Investor
As real estate investors, one of our main goals is to maximize returns and minimize unnecessary expenses. Yet, one of the most overlooked opportunities [...]
How Positive Leverage Took Me from 5 to 30 Plus Properties
Let me take you back to where it all started. I didn’t grow up with a silver spoon, I didn’t have a rich uncle, [...]
How I House Hacked My Way From Zero to Nearly 40 Properties
In 2008, I hit rock bottom. I lost 22 homes. I was nearly bankrupt. My world was upside down, and I had a choice—give [...]
Leverage Definition in Real Estate
Leverage Definition in Real Estate: How I Used It to Build a Portfolio with Little or No Money Down Let’s keep it real—if I [...]
Invest Like You Vacation: Turn Your Favorite Cities Into Your Next Real Estate Empire
Ever notice how people spend more time planning a vacation than they do planning their financial future? Seriously, you’ll see folks researching the best [...]
Off-Market Properties in Tampa: Where the Smart Money Buys
Let’s talk real about off-market properties in Tampa. You won’t find them on Zillow. You won’t see them in flashy emails. And they’re usually gone [...]
The Art of Negotiating Without Negotiating: Why Karma Pays Off in Real Estate
By Jorge Vazquez, CEO of Graystone Investment Group Hey everyone, it’s Jorge here from Graystone Investment Group—where you invest, and we do the rest. [...]
Best Ways to Find Contractors/Handymen in Your Market
After investing in over 30 rentals and managing hundreds more, I’ve learned one thing: good contractors are worth their weight in gold. Whether you're [...]
Are You Finding That BRRRR in Florida?
Jay Michalec, COO of Graystone Investment Group, said it best: “Yes—BRRRRs are still working great for us. In fact, most of our investors are [...]
How to Do Your First Assignment Contract Like a Pro (Without Losing Your Shirt)
Alright, new investor—so you're thinking: "How do I lock up a deal, assign it to a flipper, and get paid—without getting sued, ghosted, or [...]