Who Owns That Apartment Building? Public Records Will Tell You for Free
Every apartment building has an owner on public record. Here’s how to find them through the county and state, what it costs in time, and who to actually call.
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Building on a Melting Iceberg: Would I Start an ATM Business in 2026?
Cash is shrinking slowly, not vanishing. Why I’d treat an ATM route as a harvest business, the payback and decline math, and the rules I’d set before buying.
The Cash-Only Sign Is a Sales Lead: How I’d Find Businesses That Need an ATM
A cash-only sign is a small business owner announcing a problem. How I’d read those clues, build an ATM prospect list, and reach the owner who decides.
What an ATM Really Earns Once You Count the Cash Locked Inside It
An ATM’s monthly income means little until you divide it by the machine, the cash float and your hours. Here’s the cash-on-cash math I’d run first.
One Relationship, Many Buildings: Why I’d Pitch Property Management Companies First
One property management company can run dozens of buildings. Here’s how to map who manages what, find the regional who signs, and earn the introduction.
House Hack or Vending Route First? What I’d Tell My Younger Self
I’ve house hacked and I’ve run vending machines. What each one really gave me, what it cost, and why the order matters for your mortgage application.
Finding the Person Who Can Say Yes: How to Get a Business Owner’s Contact Info
A great pitch to the wrong person is wasted. How to find a business owner’s contact info from free sources, what it costs in time, and the rules to follow.
Pitching a Bar Owner on an ATM Is Just Sales. Here’s the Part Nobody Practices.
The machine isn’t the scary part of an ATM route, the walk-in is. What commission sales taught me about pitching bar owners, handling no, and following up.
Follow the Cash: How I’d Pick ATM Locations If I Started Today
The ATM isn’t the business, the spot is. Here’s how I’d map where cash still changes hands, grade venues, and skip the spots that look good but never pay.
Airbnb Arbitrage Is a Lease With a Business Bolted On. Here’s the Break-Even Math
Before you lease an apartment to run on Airbnb, find your break-even occupancy. For an ordinary one-bedroom it’s about 18 nights a month. Here’s the math.
