For the first time in 3 years, Philly reassessed property values throughout the city and it hurts. Due to the

During the month of May, I read “The Compound Effect” and here is my key takeaway. To achieve the things

Summer is finally here and there are a lot of different opportunities to enjoy events down the Jersey shore. Starting

Although this market continues to rip and roar and interest rates are on the rise, there is still buyer demand.

Now that the first two months of 2022 have come to an end, it is the perfect time to reflect

No matter what time of year it is, Philly always has something for everyone to do. Listed below are a

Depending on where you purchase your house hack, you might have the ability to rent it out for a short

As a house hacker and real estate agent, marketing properties and finding tenants is one of my favorite things to

The hardest part of getting into house hacking is moving forward with purchasing the property after analyzing your options. Crafting

The purpose of house hacking is to build long term wealth while cash flowing or living for free depending on

There are three different ways to build a house hacking portfolio and each has its own benefit depending on an

As a house hacker, I have learned the importance of identifying three key metrics (Monthly Payment, Monthly Rent, and Reserves)

Finding the right deal to start investing as a house hacker is challenging enough before the numbers are crunched. To

There are a lot of different ways to find good deals as a house hacker, buyer, or real estate investor.

Over the past 7 months, I have learned a lot about running a house hacking real estate business. One of

There are a lot of different ways to house hack and each strategy has pros and cons. Whether you decide

As a House Hacker or Real Estate Investor, it is important to always set aside a nest egg of reserves

Building a strong house hacking portfolio takes time and there are different ways to jump into the hacking game. Different

As much as I love house hacking, there are portions of this strategy that make running this type of investment

House Hacking is where you live in a property while generating income using the additional square footage of the home.

As a new real estate investor, a great way to find good deals are by driving around the desired area

At some point and time, everyone has experienced a COVID-19 meltdown. For me, I reached my mental breaking point on

The mortgage process can seem hectic and crazy, but it doesn’t have to be. As a first-time homebuyer, trying to

Seven months ago, my wife Dana and I, purchased our first triplex (picture above) and began our House Hacking journey.

My name is McKinsey Alston, and I am a Real Estate Agent and Investor in South Jersey, the Jersey shore,

Every month I read at least two books to help me grow personally and as a real estate business owner.

Areas Covered: South Jersey|Philadelphia Area  Providing exceptional service for your seller, buyer, and rental clients is key in the real

When COVID-19 was introduced into our lives, the world of Real Estate came to a halt with the rest of

Servant Leadership is easily defined as a leadership style focused on serving others by putting their needs first. As a

Buying a home involves having patience, determination, and consistency while looking for homes that fit your needs. As human beings,

My name is McKinsey Alston, and I grew up in Moorestown, NJ where I learned the nuts and bolts of

The Miracle Morning for Real Estate Agents: It’s Your Time to Rise and Shine At the end of November 2020,

There’s a lot that Philly is known for: cheesesteaks, the Liberty Bell, the “Rocky Steps,” and of course, throwing snowballs

As a realtor, I have helped tons of clients find homes that met their needs, but I have also worked

1. Connect with a lender and get a pre-approval letter a. Lenders will ask you to complete an application and

Over the past 3 years, I have learned a lot about patience, determination, and consistency while navigating the world of

Buying your first home is like a sour patch candy commercial, it is sour at first, but then it is

Before purchasing our first home, my wife and I rented a few different apartments to get a feel for what

To rent or to buy, that is the question. Before becoming a real estate agent and new investor, I always

Finding a great real estate agent can be a challenging task. Most clients go with the first agent they find

In June 2017, my wife and I purchased our first home in Philadelphia. During that process, I fell in love