The Big Picture On The BRRRR Method: The BRRRR method (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) is an effective strategy used for building real estate portfolio rapidly. Like with anything, the BRRRR method comes with its own set of risks and advantages. That said, there...
G. Brian Davis
Brian Davis is a real estate investor and personal finance writer with over two decades in the real estate and finance industries. After graduating from University of Delaware in 2003 with two useless B.A. degrees and an even more useless minor in anthropology, he fell headfirst into real estate finance by accident.
Then he promptly went on a property buying spree from 2005-2008. It was what you might call a “learning experience,” all of the lessons expensive.
Eventually, Brian tired of landlording and unloaded his own portfolio of rental properties. But he still loved real estate as an investment, and today he owns fractional shares in over 2,000 units.
The difference? Nowadays he only invests passively in real estate.
Along with his wife and daughter, Brian spends most of the year abroad living by his own rules. He loves hiking, cooking, pairing wine with said cooking, scuba diving, and occasionally surfing (badly). And writing: he writes as a real estate and personal finance expert for Inman, BiggerPockets, R.E.tipster and dozens of other publishers.
Most of all, Brian loves showing others how they too can create their ideal lives through real estate investing and lifestyle design.
How Much Money Do You Need to Retire Early in 2024 (and How Real Estate Changes the Math)
The Big Picture On How Much You Need To Retire Early: Retiring early is difficult, but very possible. It takes knowledge and discipline to achieve. There are several strategies that you can use to figure out how much money you need to retire early. These depend on...
Where’s the Cheapest Real Estate in the U.S.? Should You Buy It?
The Big Picture On The Cheapest Real Estate In The United States: West Virginia tops the list of where the cheapest real estate in the US can be found. Real estate investors have a lot of reasons why they should consider investing in cheap real estate, like getting...
Fair Housing Lawsuits on the Rise Nationwide
The Big Picture On Fair Housing Lawsuits: There's a notable increase in fair housing lawsuits across the nation, reflecting heightened vigilance and readiness to challenge discriminatory practices within the housing sector through legal avenues. Recent legislative...
Understanding CapEx For Landlords – “It’s Not Rocket Surgery”
The Big Picture On CapEx For Landlords: Capital expenditures are significant investments for maintaining and improving your rental property's long-term value. Disregarding capex in your forecasting and budgeting can lead to some very ugly consequences, the chief of...
Should Landlords Rent to College Students? Student Housing 101
The Big Picture On Should You Rent To College Students: Renting properties to college students near universities is an attractive real estate investment. Advantages of renting to college students include higher potential income, higher occupancy rates, co-signer...
How to Invest in Real Estate with a Self-Directed IRA: Case Study
The Big Picture On How To Invest In Real Estate With Self-Directed IRA: You can invest in almost any type of real estate by opening a self-directed IRA with a custodian. It's much easier to invest in passive real estate investments (such as real estate syndications or...
How to Become a Landlord: Blueprint to Buy Your First Rental Property
The Big Picture On How To Become A Landlord: Rental properties can generate cash flow, appreciation, and tax benefits, but being a landlord requires some labor and expertise. If you just want to diversify into real estate and earn passive income, consider passive real...
How to Build Credit Fast: The Real Estate Investor’s Guide to Credit
The Big Picture On How To Build Credit Fast: Regularly check credit reports for errors to ensure accuracy and taking steps to correct any discrepancies found. Effectively utilize your credit cards by maintaining low balances relative to credit limits and paying bills...
Fair Housing Pitfalls: 6 Ways to Avoid Being the Next Lawsuit
The Big Picture On How To Avoid A Fair Housing Lawsuit: The Fair Housing Act is a federal law that provides protection against discrimination from several groups. Some states also have laws that are similar to the FHA and extend the protection to other classes or...