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If you're new, this is the order to read things in. No fluff, just the stuff that matters.
Why We Started Buying Mediocre Houses
We didn't set out to become real estate people. We started this site to share our wedding — and somewhere along the way, the story became about the houses instead: the unremarkable, slightly ugly, absolutely un-Instagrammable properties that quietly turned into the backbone of our finances.
There's no luxury flip here, no private jet, no "I made $1M by 25." Just a couple buying starter houses and duplexes at fair prices, running the numbers honestly, and telling you exactly what worked and what didn't.
5 Posts to Read First
We're publishing these in order. Here's what's live so far — more of the "read first" set is on the way.
- How We Screen a Duplex Before Making an OfferJune 29, 2026The checklist we run through on every multi-unit property — before we ever call an agent.Read issue →
- The $142k House: Full BreakdownJune 22, 2026Purchase price, rehab cost, rent, and the exact cash flow math on our first rental.Read issue →
- Why We Buy Mediocre HousesJune 15, 2026The thesis behind everything we do: boring, unremarkable properties build real wealth quietly.Read issue →