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The Biggest Mistake New Investors Make in St. Louis (And How to Avoid It)

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Published on: 28/08/2025

Every week, we get messages from people ready to jump into real estate investing. Most of them are fired up, have some cash (or at least a credit card), and are convinced they just need “a good deal.” The problem? Most new investors don’t actually know what a good deal looks like in St. Louis. They overpay, underestimate repairs, or bank on appreciation that doesn’t exist here. In this post, we break down the #1 mistake we see beginners make (paying retail for rentals and flips) and how to avoid it by learning to analyze deals like a pro. No fluff, no HGTV fairy dust — just the straight playbook we wish we had before our first deal.

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Why Your Hard Money Lender Shouldn’t Panic at the Word “Foundation”

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Published on: 28/08/2025

In St. Louis, cracked basements and sinking foundations aren’t deal-killers — they’re Tuesday. But too many lenders treat the F-word (“foundation”) like it’s radioactive. Here’s why we started lending differently, what makes an investor-friendly lender, and how we help flippers and landlords keep projects moving instead of stalling.

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Why Flippers in St. Louis Aren’t Sweating Like the Rest of the Country

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Published on: 28/08/2025

While boomtown markets like Phoenix and Austin are bleeding out, St. Louis real estate is quietly holding steady. This post breaks down why our flips still work here, the importance of “buying right,” and why boring Midwestern markets often beat the hype cities when it comes to long-term wealth.

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