
Ryan became a multimillionaire before the age of 30 through a combination of real estate investing and a passion for personal finance. He hates Wall Street, loves personal margin, and advocates for everyone to take control of their finances themselves - all of which he talks about on the Income Hacker podcast.
Blog Post by Ryan G. Wright
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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%, ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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, ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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. ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
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 ...
Start Reading
Ryan G. WrightDec 13, 2021 9:42:00 PM10 min read
8 Easy Steps to Reduce Risk in Real Estate Investments
REI comes with massive profit potential—but of course, lots of risk, too. What are the ...
Start Reading
Ryan G. WrightDec 8, 2021 7:05:00 PM9 min read
What Is A Short Sale and How Can You Profit From Them?
While potentially tricky, short sales are some of best ways to find new deals to fix ...
Start Reading
Ryan G. WrightDec 6, 2021 8:00:00 PM10 min read
What I Wish I Knew When I Chose My Hard Money Lender
Hard money is the most common way to fund a fix and flip deal. It’s tricky picking the ...
Start Reading
Ryan G. WrightDec 3, 2021 2:48:39 AM5 min read
Top 5 Fix and Flip Deal Killers You Must Avoid
There are plenty of ways that a fix and flip deal can go south, but which are the most ...
Start Reading
Ryan G. WrightDec 1, 2021 8:29:34 AM5 min read
Look No Further: The Top 10 Cities To Flip Properties
While you can make money flipping houses almost everywhere, these are the prime locations ...
Start Reading
Ryan G. WrightNov 18, 2021 9:17:00 PM5 min read
Avoiding Hard Money Lender Scam Attempts: What to Watch For
It’s not always easy to determine if a hard money lender is actually a scam, but there ...
Start Reading
Ryan G. WrightNov 17, 2021 2:17:32 PM10 min read
What Can be Financed with a Hard Money Loan?
If you’re a fix & flipper, you’re likely looking into a hard money loan. But is it ...
Start Reading
Ryan G. WrightNov 10, 2021 8:04:00 PM9 min read
Is it Better to Have Property or Cash?
Property usually provides better long-term returns, but cash is liquid and flexible. ...
Start Reading
Ryan G. WrightNov 8, 2021 7:21:00 PM5 min read
Four Tips for Ensuring Your Hard Money Loan Closes Quickly
While hard money loans close much quicker than traditional loans, most fix & flippers ...
Start Reading
Ryan G. WrightNov 3, 2021 9:45:00 PM10 min read
How to Attract Quality Renters for Your Investment Property
Quality renters stay longer, give you fewer headaches, and end up being more profitable ...
Start Reading
Ryan G. WrightNov 1, 2021 8:46:00 PM7 min read
Is House Flipping a Good Career?
Some only see it as a side job, but can you actually make good, consistent income that ...
Start Reading
Ryan G. WrightOct 28, 2021 9:58:00 PM10 min read
The Complete Primer on Hard Money Lenders for Beginners
A hard money loan is the primary source of funding for fix and flip investors. These are ...
Start Reading
Ryan G. WrightOct 26, 2021 8:35:00 PM8 min read
The Ultimate Glossary of Hard Money Loan Terms
Real estate comes with its own language. We’ve put together a handy glossary to help you ...
Start Reading
Ryan G. WrightOct 20, 2021 8:46:00 PM10 min read
8 Reasons Why Flipping Houses is a Bad Idea For You
While I’m a massive proponent of fix & flips, it doesn’t mean that it’s for everyone! ...
Start Reading
Ryan G. WrightOct 18, 2021 8:11:00 PM7 min read
Is $100k Enough to Flip a House?
There are dozens of costs on a fix & flip deal, many of them being ones you wouldn’t ...
Start Reading
Ryan G. WrightOct 13, 2021 9:06:00 PM10 min read
What is the Average Salary for a House Flipper?
House flippers can famously earn lots of money (even 6 figures on a single flip), but ...
Start Reading