The golf course flip is locked in for April 6th; inspection done, insurance ready, we're ready to go. The coliving property just hit a major milestone with certificate of occupancy, and we're a month away from welcoming residents. Plus, we've migrated to a new property management tool that’s genuinely changing how we manage properties. Let's dive in.

At the seller’s request, we’ve locked in an April 6 closing date!

After completing a thorough inspection and tightening our scope of work, we seem to be in great shape. All liability and premises insurance is locked in, and eager to start the rehab. After the flip, the plan is to reinvest the profits into the next deal, then rinse and repeat.

Let’s recap the opportunity:

Why I like it:

Premium golf course location in a high-income area. Straightforward rehab with strong exit potential.

Want the details? Read the property writeup here and reach out to me directly.

Great news - we just passed inspection and received our certificate of occupancy!

The hard part is done. Now we're shifting gears: moving in furniture, decorating, and preparing for residents to move in by May 1st. Once stabilized, we're looking at $3,650/mo cashflow potential (up from $2,500/mo after optimizing pricing structure) with a two-minute walk to the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). Can't wait to get this generating returns.

Here are some images of the finished rehab prior to being decorated and furnished:

Check out this video for some pretty satisfying before-and-after action.

We’ve switched all residents to a new AI-enabled property management software called MagicDoor, and it's been eye-opening (btw, I’m not sponsored or anything… just sharing the experience).

The biggest win: the ability to positively incentivize residents to set up autopay.

It sounds simple, but eliminating late payments is a game-changer for cash flow predictability and ease-of-mind. There are other features that streamline operations, but honestly, solving the payment reliability problem alone has made it worthwhile.

I get this question often: "I want to invest in real estate, but how do I even start?"

I’m learning that there are multiple paths depending on your current circumstances, here are three:

Path 1, Go all-in
Start in your own backyard (i.e., an area you’re intimately familiar with). Read, listen to podcasts, find your niche, join communities like BiggerPockets. Learn rigorously before you dive in. Then go all-in; find your deal, raise money, learn as you execute. Rewarding, but requires capital, time, and willingness to fail forward.

Path 2, Partner with an experienced operator
Joint venture or provide capital to someone with a proven track record. Lower stress; benefit from their expertise.

Path 3, Private money lending
You lend capital for a specific project, secured by the property. You earn interest over 6-8 months, get your principal back plus returns when the project closes.

Better than stocks? That's the wrong question. It's different

In volatile markets, real estate lending gives you tangible collateral (i.e., brick and mortar backing your capital). Your money isn't subject to traditional market swings. That's real diversification.

If this sounds interesting, let's talk.

More deals and updates coming next month, stay tuned!

Interested in learning how to earn double-digit returns with a protected, secured, and insured asset? Reach out to me and let’s chat!

— Jonathan

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