Track Record

Real deals. Real numbers.

These real estate case studies are based on actual transactions. Addresses are anonymized, but every number reflects the real deal.

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Real Estate Case Studies

Ten transactions. Across six strategies.

Every deal was acquired off-market. Every number has been verified.

Case Study #01

South Side San Antonio, TX

Single-Family · 3 bed / 1 bath

Acq. Price$87,500
Cap Rate7.8%
CoC9.2%
Hold: 18 mo+
Tired LandlordMonthly Rent: $1,100/mo

The Situation

Seller had held this property for 11 years. Non-paying tenant, deferred maintenance, and no appetite for an extended listing process. Closed in 14 days.

The Outcome

Tenant removed through cash-for-keys. Interior refreshed in 3 weeks for under $8,000. New tenant placed at market rent within 30 days.

Case Study #02

Northeast San Antonio, TX

Duplex · 2 units — 2 bed / 1 bath

Acq. Price$124,000
Cap Rate8.4%
CoC10.1%
Hold: 24 mo+
Pre-ForeclosureMonthly Rent: $2,050/mo

The Situation

Owner was 90 days delinquent. Both units occupied at below-market rents. Needed a fast close to avoid foreclosure and protect credit.

The Outcome

Closed in 9 days. Negotiated lease renewals on both units at market rents without vacancy. Zero rehab required.

Case Study #03

Northwest Indiana

Single-Family · 3 bed / 1.5 bath

Acq. Price$68,000
Cap Rate9.1%
CoC11.4%
Hold: 12 mo+
Vacant / EstateMonthly Rent: $975/mo

The Situation

Estate sale — vacant, dated cosmetically but structurally sound. The estate needed a clean sale without the complexity of a retail listing.

The Outcome

Cosmetic renovation in 18 days: paint, flooring, appliances. Listed for rent and leased in 11 days. Indiana continues to outperform on rent-to-price ratio.

Case Study #04

Central Alabama

Single-Family · 3 bed / 2 bath

Acq. Price$72,500
Cap Rate9.8%
CoC12.1%
Hold: 18 mo+
Off-Market DirectMonthly Rent: $1,025/mo

The Situation

Directly sourced from a homeowner relocating for work. Tenant already in place at below-market rent from a prior lease.

The Outcome

Acquired with tenant in place. Lease renewed at market rate at the next renewal date. No vacancy, no rehab.

Case Study #05

Atlanta Suburbs, GA

Townhome · 3 bed / 2.5 bath

Acq. Price$148,000
Cap Rate8.2%
CoC9.6%
Hold: 12 mo+
New Construction ResaleMonthly Rent: $1,650/mo

The Situation

Builder close-out unit with a corporate tenant already in place. Seller needed to liquidate quickly.

The Outcome

Acquired with long-term corporate tenant and existing management. Genuinely passive from day one. No work required.

Case Study #06

Northern Ohio

Duplex · 2 units — 2 bed each

Acq. Price$89,000
Cap Rate10.4%
CoC13.2%
Hold: 18 mo+
Value-AddMonthly Rent: $1,700/mo

The Situation

One unit occupied at below-market rent. One unit vacant and needing light refresh. Strong rent-to-price fundamentals.

The Outcome

Renovated vacant unit in 3 weeks for $9,400. Both units now stabilized at market rents. Highest CoC in the portfolio at time of acquisition.

Case Study #07

East San Antonio, TX

Triplex · 3 units — 2 bed / 1 bath

Acq. Price$187,500
Cap Rate9.4%
CoC11.8%
Hold: 24 mo+
Inherited PropertyMonthly Rent: $3,150/mo

The Situation

Three heirs inherited from a parent's estate. None wanted to manage it. One unit occupied, two vacant. Probate had cleared.

The Outcome

Closed in 16 days. Renovated two vacant units. All three leased within 45 days of acquisition.

Case Study #08

Indianapolis Area, IN

Single-Family · 4 bed / 2 bath

Acq. Price$94,000
Cap Rate9.7%
CoC12.4%
Hold: 16 mo+
Code ViolationsMonthly Rent: $1,350/mo

The Situation

Active code enforcement citations — electrical and exterior issues. Traditional buyers could not touch it. Seller had been stuck for 8 months.

The Outcome

Resolved all citations post-closing for $14,200 total. Placed a tenant within 3 weeks. Clean title, strong returns.

Case Study #09

Central Texas (I-35)

Duplex · 2 units — 2 bed / 2 bath

Acq. Price$138,000
Cap Rate9.1%
CoC11.2%
Hold: 20 mo+
Divorce SaleMonthly Rent: $2,300/mo

The Situation

Both parties needed a clean exit with equal proceeds. Property was tenant-occupied. Neither party wanted to manage through a traditional sale.

The Outcome

Coordinated with both parties and their attorneys. Closed in 11 days. Tenants remained in place. Both units at market rent.

Case Study #10

Northwest Indiana

4-Unit Apartment · 4 units — 1 bed each

Acq. Price$165,000
Cap Rate10.7%
CoC13.8%
Hold: Held ongoing
Portfolio ExpansionMonthly Rent: $3,600/mo

The Situation

Seller was a retiring landlord with four units in the same building. All below market rent, no deferred maintenance.

The Outcome

All four units in a single transaction. Renewed all leases at market over 6 months without vacancy. Highest-performing Indiana asset.

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