3 Advantages Young Investors Can Actually Use
I used to think being young in real estate meant starting at a disadvantage. Now I’m realizing it can actually give you a few important strengths, if you lean into them. Something I keep hearing from founders and investors I look up to is: “If I knew then what I know now, I probably wouldn’t have started.” Not because the journey wasn’t worth it, but because once you understand every challenge up close, the path looks a lot more difficult. When you’re early in your career, yo
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I tried to save money on my last flip. It cost me more.
The project was mostly cosmetic - Paint, flooring, fixtures. My go-to contractor said he could finish it in two weeks, but he was unable to work on the project due to closing delays early on. Instead, I hired friends and paid hourly. I figured even if it took twice as long, I’d still come out ahead. It took two months. What looked cheaper on paper ended up costing more in: • Extra labor hours • Higher holding costs • Delayed listing The lesson wasn’t about friendships, it was
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I applied Porter's 5 Forces to flipping houses. Here's what it revealed about the Central Texas Market.
In class, Porter’s 5 Forces felt theoretical. In real estate, it feels very real. As the Central Texas housing market corrects, I’ve found that macro headlines don’t determine profitability - industry structure does. Rivalry changes my max offer. Buyer power changes my underwriting. New construction changes my exit strategy. Competition, buyer leverage, new entrants, substitutes...these forces dictate whether your profit margin survives. You can execute perfectly and still lo
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