Real Estate Financial Planner™
Achieve Financial Independence with Real Estate, Minus the Hype
James Orr 
You’ve determined your plan to achieve financial independence and that includes investing in real estate.You’ve evaluated all the different real estate investing strategies and selected one or two strategies that you’ll utilize on your journey toward financial independence.You learned how to finance buying a property and studied up on how to buy your first investment … Read more
Determining the After Repair Value (ARV) of a property is one of the most important steps when buying a property to fix-and-flip or to utilize the BRRRR strategy. BRRRR stands for Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refi and Repeat.Unlike evaluating a property in its current condition, the ARV reflects what the property will be worth after repairs … Read more
Reserves are one of the most important financial safety nets you’ll have as a real estate investor.They help you weather “unexpected” expenses and protect your investments during tough times.We’ll walk through what reserves are, why you need them, and how they differ from other types of funds.You’ll learn how to determine how much you should … Read more
Capital expenses, or CapEx, are significant costs related to maintaining or improving your rental properties.These expenditures, while not frequent, play a crucial role in the long-term success of your real estate investments.We’ll explore how to distinguish CapEx from regular maintenance, how to budget for these expenses, and the importance of incorporating CapEx into your deal … Read more
A dependable pest control professional is an essential part of your real estate investing dream team, helping to prevent and eliminate infestations that can damage your property and disrupt tenant satisfaction.What Do They Do?Pest control professionals specialize in identifying, treating, and preventing infestations of common household pests such as rodents, insects, and termites. Their expertise … Read more
A dependable roofer is an essential part of your real estate investing dream team, ensuring your properties are protected from the elements with properly installed and well-maintained roofs that safeguard your investment and keep your tenants safe and dry.What Do They Do?Roofers specialize in installing, repairing, and maintaining roofs, making sure your property’s first line … Read more
A skilled flooring specialist is an essential part of your real estate investing dream team, helping to install, repair, and maintain a wide variety of flooring types, ensuring your properties are durable, attractive, and appealing to tenants.What Do They Do?Flooring specialists handle everything related to your property’s floors, from installation to repairs and ongoing maintenance. … Read more
A skilled painter is an essential part of your real estate investing dream team, helping to maintain the aesthetics of your properties and keep them looking fresh and appealing to tenants, while also protecting surfaces from wear and tear.What Do They Do?Painters are responsible for both the interior and exterior painting of your properties, ensuring … Read more
A reliable house cleaner is an essential part of your real estate investing dream team, helping to keep your properties clean, presentable, and ready for new tenants, while also contributing to tenant satisfaction during their stay.What Do They Do?House cleaners specialize in maintaining the cleanliness of your properties, from routine cleaning to deep cleans during … Read more
A dependable carpet cleaner is an essential part of your real estate investing dream team, helping to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of your properties, which can extend the life of your flooring and keep tenants happy.What Do They Do?Carpet cleaners specialize in cleaning, restoring, and maintaining carpets, rugs, and sometimes upholstery. Their services help … Read more