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Why Small Investors are Winning in Today's Market

Aug 29, 2025

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3 min read

Why Small Investors are Winning in Today's Market

While buyers sit on the sidelines, mom-and-pop landlords are scooping up homes

Mike Ugarte

Deal of the Week

A Move-In Ready Condo with Rental Flexibility

Aug 27, 2025

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2 min read

A Move-In Ready Condo with Rental Flexibility

The only 2-bedroom condo under $250K in Pembroke Pines you can rent out immediately.

Mike Ugarte

Ask Mike

What’s the 1% Rule and Does It Still Work?

Jun 24, 2025

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3 min read

What’s the 1% Rule and Does It Still Work?

It’s simple rental math but today’s market isn’t that simple

Mike Ugarte

Deal of the Week

Investors Wanted: This Deal's on Fire, Literally

Jun 18, 2025

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2 min read

Investors Wanted: This Deal's on Fire, Literally

Lakefront location, rehab potential

Mike Ugarte

Deal of the Week

The Only 4-Car Garage Home in Grand Palms Under $700K

Jun 4, 2025

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2 min read

The Only 4-Car Garage Home in Grand Palms Under $700K

Plenty of Space Inside and Out, Plus Perks You Won’t Find Anywhere Else in This Price Range

Mike Ugarte

Deal of the Week

Only 4-Bedroom Pool Home in Pembroke Pines Under $250/SqFt with In-Law Potential

May 28, 2025

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2 min read

Only 4-Bedroom Pool Home in Pembroke Pines Under $250/SqFt with In-Law Potential

No HOA, Separate Entrance Possibility, and Over 2,600 SqFt of Living Space

Mike Ugarte

Deal of the Week

May 21, 2025

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2 min read

Oversized Lakefront Lot in West Pines

This is the biggest lot in the neighborhood — and the upgrades make it shine even brighter.

Mike Ugarte

Deal of the Week

May 14, 2025

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2 min read

Big Space, Bigger Value in Chapel Trail

Over 3,200 sq ft, a private pool, and a new roof — all under $800K.

Mike Ugarte

Ask Mike

How Can I Invest in Real Estate Without Getting Overwhelmed?

May 13, 2025

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4 min read

How Can I Invest in Real Estate Without Getting Overwhelmed?

4 Core Principles + 5 Practical Steps for First-Time and Seasoned Investors

Mike Ugarte

Deal of the Week

May 7, 2025

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2 min read

Big Views, Bigger Value

A lakefront pool home with serious bones and big upside

Mike Ugarte

Deal of the Week

Apr 30, 2025

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2 min read

Another Westview Win

Westview’s Back on Our Radar — and It’s No Fluke

Mike Ugarte

In the Pines Newsletter

Warren Buffet Bought a Farm and He Never Visited It

Apr 24, 2025

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3 min read

Warren Buffet Bought a Farm and He Never Visited It

Because owning real estate isn't the same as building wealth

Mike Ugarte

Deal of the Week

Apr 23, 2025

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2 min read

The ONLY One Like It

A One-of-a-Kind Waterfront Estate in Grand Palms

Mike Ugarte

Deal of the Week

Investor-Worthy Price, First-Time Buyer Potential

Apr 16, 2025

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2 min read

Investor-Worthy Price, First-Time Buyer Potential

This 3-Bed Townhouse Is $128/SqFt Below Market — Needs Work, Big Potential

Mike Ugarte

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How Much are Closing Costs? (And What's Actually Included)

Apr 15, 2025

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3 min read

How Much are Closing Costs? (And What's Actually Included)

In real estate, the most expensive mistakes come from what you didn’t ask. Let’s talk closing costs—because this one trips people up.

Mike Ugarte

Deal of the Week

Apr 9, 2025

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2 min read

Hidden Gem in a Gated Community

Renovated, waterfront, and under market - but you'll need to move fast.

Mike Ugarte

Deal of the Week

Apr 2, 2025

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2 min read

Pembroke Pines Lakefront Home with Pool

A move-in ready lakefront home priced below the neighborhood average

Mike Ugarte

Investing

Why Small Investors are Winning in Today's Market

A Move-In Ready Condo with Rental Flexibility

What’s the 1% Rule and Does It Still Work?

Investors Wanted: This Deal's on Fire, Literally

The Only 4-Car Garage Home in Grand Palms Under $700K

Only 4-Bedroom Pool Home in Pembroke Pines Under $250/SqFt with In-Law Potential

Oversized Lakefront Lot in West Pines

Big Space, Bigger Value in Chapel Trail

How Can I Invest in Real Estate Without Getting Overwhelmed?

Big Views, Bigger Value

Another Westview Win

Warren Buffet Bought a Farm and He Never Visited It

The ONLY One Like It

Investor-Worthy Price, First-Time Buyer Potential

How Much are Closing Costs? (And What's Actually Included)

Hidden Gem in a Gated Community

Pembroke Pines Lakefront Home with Pool

The Pembroke Pines Report

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