Profit Like the Pros: The Best Real Estate Deals That Shaped Expert Investors

by Ken Corsini

Remarkable real estate deals are happening all around us. Take a look behind the curtain to see exactly how investors have profited from their best deals ever!

With twenty-five real-world stories from seasoned investors across the country, this book uncovers the secrets behind unbelievable real estate deals, from sourcing and funding to profiting. Author Ken Corsini—star of HGTV’s Flip or Flop Atlanta—has distilled his best investor interviews to educate, entertain, and get your wheels spinning.

Each story is a bite-sized glimpse into an exceptional real estate mindset, broken down into steps that anyone can emulate. Whether you’re new to real estate or a seasoned veteran, you’ll gain a new appreciation for the endless possibilities that can generate profits. With new inspiration and insider information, you just might pave the way to your best deal ever!

Inside, you’ll discover:
• Twenty-five different techniques that yielded surprising profits in real estate
• Acquisition strategies used by the pros
• The best deal-finding and funding methods for phenomenal results
• New inspiration and ideas that will take your investing to the next level
• Diverse investment niches—single-family, multifamily, house hacking, short-term rentals, owner financing, and more!

Genres: Business

253 pages, Paperback

Published November 10, 2020

About the author

Ken Corsini, star of HGTV’s Flip or Flop Atlanta, has personally flipped more than 800 homes in Metro Atlanta since 2005. His company, Red Barn Homes, offers brokerage, construction, remodeling, and mortgage services, and it transacted on more than 1,000 homes in one year alone. He has a bachelor’s degree in risk management, a master’s degree in building construction, and a general contractor’s license in the state of Georgia. As the proud father of three very active kids, and he spends his free time coaching their sports teams and going on family bike rides.

Reviews

[Stealth Journals]

Lots of flagged sections in my copy! I loved Frank Rolfe's reflections on Sam Zell's axiom of risk vs. reward: "Never buy when there's low reward and high risk, and always buy when there's high reward and low risk." I enjoyed Brandon Turner's section on the specific letter that he and his wife Heather used to send to sellers in Grays Harbor.

Particular chapters of interest to me were from Jack Bosch (land flipping) and Felipe Mejia (rent by the room model).

[Ryan Cox]

I only had one issue with this book: it is dated. No I’m sure it isn’t that old, but the deals that were available 10+ years ago just aren’t now. So the numbers aren’t realistic with the current day in most places, but other than that it’s a great book. All of the stories really get you thinking of different ways of investing in real estate and Ken does a great job of analyzing deals as well. I would love an updated version of this with the current market in mind.

[Cory Wallace]

Hearing the different stories from each investor was informative. It helped me understand better that everyone has their own niche and the importance of feeding and growing that niche to become an expert.

[Matthew Dickey]

Cool book. Lots of interesting deals that will get your brain turning about deals you can do!

[Stefan Todorovic]

There were several interesting strategies/concepts but that was it. Nothing special, just recycle of already known stories.

[Missy Jamieson]

Educational/Fun

[Cory St. Esprit]

I love books like this that have multiple short stories that create a quick fun and inviting read.

[Velin]

Fascinating case studies, such an enjoyable read!