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Ryan G. WrightJul 11, 2022 10:12:00 PM7 min read

Does Driving for Dollars Work? Yes, It Does

Driving for Dollars is perhaps the most reliable, duplicatable, and cheap method for ...
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Ryan G. WrightJun 27, 2022 1:00:00 AM4 min read

Do People Really Flip Houses for a Living?

I’ve been asked a bunch of times while running The Investor's Edge to help house flippers ...
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Ryan G. WrightJun 20, 2022 7:46:00 PM6 min read

Deed in Lieu vs. Short Sale Credit Damage

I’m sure I don’t have to tell you how stressful financial hardships can be. If you’ve ...
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Ryan G. WrightJun 14, 2022 1:00:00 AM17 min read

16 Ways to Get 100% Financing for Fix & Flips

Complete a fix & flip deal where you don’t bring any of your own money. Learn 16 ways ...
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Ryan G. WrightJun 9, 2022 1:00:00 AM13 min read

The Guide to Getting Fix & Flip Loans for Beginners

One of the hardest steps for a new investor is to find funding! Here’s how to get the ...
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Ryan G. WrightJun 7, 2022 1:00:00 AM18 min read

How to Find a Good Contractor for Fix & Flips in 2022

One issue that many new investors, or people who aren’t in the fix & flip world at ...
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Ryan G. WrightJun 1, 2022 10:34:00 PM17 min read

Finding Cash Buyers for Wholesaling Real Estate

Wholesaling can be a great strategy for new real estate investors, as it allows you to ...
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Ryan G. WrightMay 30, 2022 9:47:00 PM16 min read

How Do I Find Comps for My Home?

As a real estate investor, one of the foundational skills is the ability to properly ...
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Ryan G. WrightMay 18, 2022 6:16:00 PM10 min read

Do Real Estate Investors Have to Pay Taxes on Fix & Flips and BRRR?

For new investors, understanding taxes related to real estate can pose a major challenge. ...
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Ryan G. WrightMay 16, 2022 10:29:00 PM10 min read

How Long Does it Take to Flip a House?

Starting a house-flipping business can be an exciting moment. You get to envision the ...
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Ryan G. WrightMay 11, 2022 10:05:00 PM7 min read

How Much Do House Flippers Make?

Ever wondered what it looks like to make it full time as a fix & flipper? We’ve got ...
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Ryan G. WrightMay 9, 2022 10:59:00 PM18 min read

How Do You Calculate Fix & Flip Rehab Cost?

One problem many new investors have with getting started in fix & flips is the risk ...
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Ryan G. WrightMay 9, 2022 10:37:47 AM13 min read

10 Ways to Find Contractors Fast

Your general contractor can make a massive difference in the profit or loss you may take ...
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Ryan G. WrightMay 5, 2022 1:00:00 AM2 min read

3 Real Estate Purchase Agreement Mistakes to Avoid

I see it all the time. New investors writing offers all the time that pretty much ...
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Ryan G. WrightMay 2, 2022 11:03:00 PM5 min read

How to Create a Successful Real Estate Investing Business

So many new real estate investors are asking the same questions:
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Ryan G. WrightApr 26, 2022 9:00:00 AM11 min read

5 Fix and Flip Skills to Master Right Away

There’s a lot to do and a never-ending amount of things to learn when you’re getting into ...
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Ryan G. WrightApr 20, 2022 10:00:00 PM5 min read

7 Reasons December is the Best Time of Year to Fix & Flip

If you’re looking for an advantage as a fix & flipper, start by considering upping ...
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Ryan G. WrightApr 18, 2022 10:38:00 PM8 min read

Should I Fix and Flip a Flood-Damaged Home?

Climate change is affecting real estate investing in a significant way. The more natural ...
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Ryan G. WrightApr 13, 2022 9:56:00 PM5 min read

Proof of Funds Letters – The 2 Most Common Mistakes

There’s no doubt about it: real estate investing involves paperwork. Mountains of ...
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Ryan G. WrightApr 11, 2022 10:01:00 PM6 min read

Should I Do the Rehab Work Myself?

Even if you’re a general contractor, doing the rehab work yourself on a fix & flip ...
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Ryan G. WrightApr 6, 2022 9:54:00 PM10 min read

6 Items to Inspect BEFORE You Rehab

Before you start your rehab work, you need to determine what requires repair and upgrade ...
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Ryan G. WrightApr 4, 2022 8:49:00 PM8 min read

REO – Yes or No: Using REOs as Comparables

The ability to grab correct comparables is an essential skill. So what to do with REO ...
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Ryan G. WrightMar 30, 2022 9:08:00 PM8 min read

Are Hard Money Loan Rates High?

At first glance, you might think hard money loan rates aren’t the most favorable, but is ...
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Ryan G. WrightMar 28, 2022 10:27:00 PM5 min read

The Fast Formula for 100% Financing

It’s possible to pay $0 without finding a partner or begging others for money. Here’s how ...
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Ryan G. WrightMar 24, 2022 1:00:00 AM10 min read

5 Ways Real Estate Investors Use to Find Properties FAST

With more arrows in your quiver, finding deals can be a repeatable thing for your ...
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Ryan G. WrightMar 22, 2022 12:29:00 AM5 min read

My 6 Favorite Places to Leave Fix & Flip Flyers or Cards

Sure, you’d rather drop $1,000 or more on high-quality leads that convert at 10% – 20%, ...
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Ryan G. WrightMar 11, 2022 6:09:00 PM8 min read

Can I Invest In Real Estate Without Being A Landlord?

While owning rentals is perhaps the best passive source of cash flow, it comes with its ...
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Ryan G. WrightMar 8, 2022 9:36:00 AM6 min read

5 Steps to Snag Real Estate Owned (REO) Properties Quickly

Looking for profitable investment deals? REO properties have become more popular ...
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Ryan G. WrightMar 2, 2022 7:44:00 PM10 min read

Biggest Risks Of The BRRR Method

Flipping homes, or any property for that matter, can provide you with a great return on ...
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Ryan G. WrightMar 1, 2022 12:00:00 AM5 min read

Can I Make Good Money as a Real Estate Agent?

Here is the big truth about making money as a realtor – yes, it’s possible to make highly ...
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Ryan G. WrightFeb 23, 2022 9:01:00 PM10 min read

How to Choose A Private Lender Carefully

If you are someone interested in taking a private money loan, then it is imperative that ...
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Ryan G. WrightFeb 21, 2022 9:03:00 PM5 min read

How to Do Your First Fix And Flip Without Using Your Own Money Down

Fixing & flipping homes is a popular method of real estate investment that allows you ...
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Ryan G. WrightFeb 14, 2022 9:26:00 PM10 min read

How to Estimate Investment Property Values Quickly and Accurately

Stop dwelling on one single deal. Evaluating properties quickly & accurately might be ...
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Ryan G. WrightFeb 9, 2022 9:32:00 PM10 min read

Fix and Flip Success Summed up in 5 Steps

Becoming a house flipper is like starting a video game where you become an entrepreneur ...
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Ryan G. WrightFeb 7, 2022 9:20:00 PM6 min read

Why Should Fix & Flippers Get Independent Deal Evaluations?

Have you ever looked at a Scope of Work before? It’s overwhelming for any real estate ...
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Ryan G. WrightFeb 2, 2022 7:42:00 PM5 min read

Why I Hate the MLS for Finding Deals

The MLS may seem like a great source of deals…but in truth it’s really hard to find a ...
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Ryan G. WrightJan 31, 2022 7:18:00 PM10 min read

How To Finance a House Flip (5 Popular Options)

Finding deals trips up a lot of people, but even more frustrating is having one ready to ...
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Ryan G. WrightJan 26, 2022 9:24:00 PM10 min read

6 Tips to Sell Your Fix-and-Flip Quickly

When you fix and flip homes, the key to success lies in how quickly you can sell the ...
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Ryan G. WrightJan 24, 2022 9:43:00 PM5 min read

5 Money-Traps Hard Money Pirates Use to Rip You Off

Let’s check out the maxims of the Hard Money Pirate’s Handbook… take an insider look at ...
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Ryan G. WrightJan 19, 2022 9:00:00 PM5 min read

Rehab Faster: 3 Exclusive House Flipping Tips Pros Use

Most unexpected issues in fix & flips come during the rehab! Here’s how to tackle ...
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Ryan G. WrightJan 18, 2022 12:00:00 AM10 min read

10 Revealing Questions you NEED to Ask a Hard Money Lender

Picking the right hard money lender can make your next deal faster, easier, and ...
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Ryan G. WrightJan 12, 2022 7:56:00 PM6 min read

6 Terrible Fix and Flip Tactics New Flippers should Avoid

We’ve also seen new home flippers tank their deals due to rookie mistakes. Here are 6 ...
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Ryan G. WrightJan 11, 2022 12:00:00 AM10 min read

The 5 A’s: How to Become an Expert House Flipper

Wonder how to become a house flipper? We’ve got some easy steps and years of experience, ...
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Ryan G. WrightJan 5, 2022 8:33:00 PM5 min read

3 Interview Questions Investors Should Ask Their Real Estate Agent

Having a bad agent can mean lost money, sitting on your property for a long time, and ...
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Ryan G. WrightJan 3, 2022 7:22:00 PM5 min read

How to Become a Successful Investor While Working Full-Time

Becoming a successful real estate investor takes time, patience, and dedication—but how ...
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Ryan G. WrightDec 29, 2021 9:31:00 PM5 min read

HGTV Ruins Fix & Flips – Here’s How

HGTV is perfect for entertainment…but not so much when learning the realities of fix ...
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Ryan G. WrightDec 27, 2021 9:00:00 PM6 min read

Tips to Get Your Short Sale Approved

Short sales are a favorite way to find fix & flip properties, but they can be tricky. ...
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Ryan G. WrightDec 23, 2021 9:44:00 PM5 min read

Five Secrets for Successfully Flipping Houses

What are the five things I’d tell a family member if they were starting their first fix ...
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Ryan G. WrightDec 21, 2021 9:00:00 PM10 min read

Pros and Cons of Fix & Flip Investments

While we’re most pro fix & flip here, there are certainly some reasons people ...
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Ryan G. WrightDec 15, 2021 8:07:00 PM5 min read

Four Pitfalls That Will Tank Your Real Estate Investment Business

There are so many options and pathways to take to real estate success. Those decisions ...
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