The Real Estate Investing Blog
Here you will find tips on how to invest in real estate, why real estate investing can be more profitable than other investments, how to invest in real estate with little or no money, how to buy your first rental property, and much more!
How to Start Small Multifamily Real Estate Investing (With Your Own Money)
When my wife Andrea and I bought our first apartment building, we didn't raise a single dollar from anybody. We didn't even know what syndication was. So if you want to know how to start small multifamily real estate investing, here's the headline I'd lead with: you...
The Small Multifamily BRRRR Method: How We Buy, Improve, and Refinance
The small multifamily BRRRR method is the entire engine behind how Andrea and I invest: buy, improve, refinance, repeat. It's the strategy I authored a book on, and it's the only model I'd run in this market. If you're serious about small multifamily real estate...
Small Multifamily vs Syndication: Why Operators Are Winning in 2026
When I weigh small multifamily vs syndication, the gap has never been wider than it is right now. One of the most recognized names in real estate just publicly disclosed losing about $15 million of investor capital in a syndicated fund. I'm not here to pile on. I'm...
The Honest Truth About Cash Flow: My 56-Unit Apartment P&L Breakdown
Forget the guru spreadsheets—this is the real math behind owning multifamily real estate in the Detroit area. Tony Stephan reveals the true cash flow from his 56-unit apartment complex, including gross income, operating expenses, and why cash flow is more variable than most investors admit.
October Cash Flow Breakdown: How I Made $17,563 Owning My 42-Unit Apartment Building (An Honest Look)
Get a real look inside Detroit-area multifamily investing. Tony Stephan breaks down how his 42-unit building in Birmingham, MI produced $17,563 in October cash flow, with full income and expense details.
How to Buy Your First Small Multifamily Deal | Free 5-Step Framework & Deal Analyzer
Thinking about buying your first small multifamily property? In this post, I’m sharing my private 5-step framework to help you find, analyze, and close your first apartment deal — plus you’ll get access to the same Deal Analyzer I use for my $50M portfolio. Watch the free training, download the tool, and start your multifamily investing journey today.
How to Handle a Bad Multifamily Inspection Report (and Still Win the Deal)
When a multifamily inspection goes wrong, most investors panic—but experienced dealmakers know how to pivot. Drawing from closing and operating over 250 units, this guide walks you through what to do when your inspection results threaten your deal. You’ll learn how to renegotiate like a pro, secure cash-to-close credits, avoid rookie mistakes, and know when to walk away. Turn potential losses into powerful lessons that strengthen your real estate investing strategy.
The BRRRR Method Tony Stephan Uses in His Real Estate Strategy
Learn how real estate investor Tony Stephan applies the BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) strategy to multifamily properties to generate cash flow, build equity, and scale his portfolio—while using smart tax strategies like cost segregation to accelerate wealth.
Unlock Your Multifamily Dreams in Detroit: The Ultimate Guide to DSCR Loans
Discover how DSCR loans are transforming Detroit’s multifamily real estate market. From faster closings to no income verification, learn how to finance smarter and grow your portfolio.
The Raw Truth: Our Biggest Struggles Owning 257 Multifamily Units (And What We Learned)
Learn the real struggles of growing a Detroit multifamily portfolio from 257 to 1,000 units—leadership, hiring, and scaling lessons for investors.
Game Changer for Real Estate Investors: 100% Bonus Depreciation is Back!
Big news for multifamily real estate investors! A significant new tax law has been passed, bringing back 100% bonus depreciation, which will be permanently locked in for the next five years, until 2030. This change is retroactive to January 19th, 2025, meaning any...
Why Today’s Housing Market Is Creating Massive Opportunities for Apartment Investors
The Wall Street Journal recently reported that the number of renters in the U.S. has reached 46 million—an all-time high. One of the biggest reasons behind this surge is the steep decline in first-time homebuyers. Since 2021, the number of renters moving into...