Oliver Buchannon
John Steffen

Feb 24, 2026

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3 min read

FHA 203k Loans

A Simple Overview

Feb 19, 2026

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9 min read

What to Look for When Buying a Rent-Ready Home

The must-have checklist realtors don't give you for some reason? — built for Texas buyers

Feb 18, 2026

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9 min read

Can Your Next Home Pay for Itself?

The Basics of House Hacking for First-Time Buyers in Texas

Feb 17, 2026

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6 min read

Feb 17: Top 10 House Hack Deals - DFW

2 for the price of 1 in McKinney $350k turnkey. Plus a plug 'n play quadplex with onsite property management in place and more! Thanks for taking a minute to review, reach out with questions, glad to help! - John

Feb 16, 2026

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8 min read

Feb 16: Top 8 Househack Deals

7 new duplexes, 1 killer ADU play @ $250k + 7 more deals we love. Happy Monday, plenty of quality house hack options out there. Reach out if you need analysis assumptions adjusted or need help with next steps. Cheers!-John

Feb 10, 2026

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6 min read

Feb 10: 4 New Options + 7 More I Love

A turnkey duplex mid “Silicon Prairie” + 2 forced-equity plays & more. Yesterday's new inventory leans a little heavier on upside potential than safe starter-home comfort. Reach out to chat strategy if you need. Happy Tuesday!- John

Feb 9, 2026

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5 min read

Feb 9: 10 Multifamily Starter Homes

Happy Monday! Inventory was about as quiet as New England’s offense this weekend, but there are 3 new deals to consider + 8 more I’m keeping an eye on. Thanks for taking a look, and feel free to reach out with any questions. Cheers!

Feb 6, 2026

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6 min read

Feb 6: 4 New Multifamily Starter Homes

8 hit the market yesterday, 4 work even with higher entry points (in premium locations). Take a look and reach out with questions. Happy Friday! - John

Feb 5, 2026

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6 min read

Feb 5: 10 Multifamily Starter Homes

Today’s list is a great snapshot of what “starter-homes-with-income” actually look like in North Texas right now. 6 total multi families hit yesterday, 4 work (numbers below) + 6 more deals I love sitting on market. Reply with questions, glad to help!- John

Feb 3, 2026

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5 min read

Feb 3: 3 New Multifamily Starter Homes

3 deals hit the N. Texas market today/yesterday, here’s what the numbers actually say. Reach out with any questions or interest in pursuing an offer. Cheers!- John

Feb 2, 2026

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5 min read

Feb 2: 3 New Multifamily Starter Homes

Monday Snapshot: 3 new duplexes hit this weekend & 5 honorable mentions surprisingly still sitting. Reach out if you want to make a move or talk next steps.- John

Jan 20, 2026

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4 min read

Jan 20: Top 4 Rentable Starter Homes

Slow MLK day yesterday. Just 4 new multis, 2 fit the bill. Plus 2 new-construction 'short-term primary / long-term rental' SFHs in strong appreciation corridors. Reply with any questions, happy to help!- John

Jan 19, 2026

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6 min read

Jan 19: 5 Rentable Starter Homes

Happy Monday. Rates are down! + 4 prime multifamily house hack opportunities hit the DFW market this weekend - including 2 ADU plays and 1 turnkey SFH to live -> leave -> lease in North Fort Worth. Reply with any questions. As always, happy to help!

Jan 14, 2026

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7 min read

Jan 14: Top 6 DFW House Hacks

Happy Wednesday! 3 small multis hit yesterday - 1 standout in Kennedale. Of 64 new sub-$250K SFHs, 1 will make an easy short-term home -> long-term hold. Reach out with questions, glad to help.- John

Nov 14, 2025

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2 min read

DFW House Hacking - Managing Tenants

Be A Kickass Human

Sep 29, 2025

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4 min read

Top Deals 9/29

+ How to Not Get Stuck With A Property

Sep 25, 2025

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4 min read

Top 9 Deals 9/25

+ How "Mis-Listed" Duplexes Are Hidden Gems

Sep 23, 2025

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4 min read

🏡New Inventory Update - 9/23/25

5 duplexes

Sep 17, 2025

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8 min read

Sept. 16th | 6 New Deals

+ DFW is the #1 Metro in Workforce Talent. No Surprise.

Sep 9, 2025

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3 min read

"Bedroom Communities"

A Simple Guide

Sep 4, 2025

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4 min read

ADU Quick Tips & Deal List

Hiding in plain site.

Sep 4, 2025

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4 min read

How Seller Credits Can Change Your Life

DFW sellers are paying buyers at the closing. Here's 1 way to take advantage.

Aug 27, 2025

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2 min read

What If: Something Breaks?

Remember: Plant. Water. Weed. Reap. Repeat.

Aug 27, 2025

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3 min read

Meet The Mind

Offering the first-time home buyer's missing link between motivation and decisive action

Aug 27, 2025

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3 min read

Denton Rent-By-The-Room

Students and young renters make one plain house perform like a multifamily

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