Keller Williams Vestavia agent Jeffrey Harris breaks down how our affordable new-construction homes combine modern design with unbeatable value, leaving our customers satisfied and their wallets intact.

In our latest edition of #AskTheExpert, Keller Williams Vestavia agent Brandon Harder explains that choosing the right agent can alleviate the stress that can come with the closing process of the real estate transaction.

The average age of the first-time home buyer in the United States is steadily climbing, creating ample amount of opportunities to get into the Build-to-Rent side of investing as it continues to grow.

Investing in rented homes comes with many benefits, with the most obvious being positive cash flow from day one. CEO/Founder of CORE Companies Mike McMullen explains other benefits and why it is a preferred investment choice by many of our clients.

The last 24 months has seen a huge surge in the demand for single-family rental properties. CEO/Founder of CORE Companies Mike McMullen breaks down a couple of key factors that are contributing to this upward trend in the build-to-rent market.

CEO/Founder Mike McMullen shares an update on the company’s continued expansion in the state of Florida. In addition to the homes built in the Sun N’ Lakes community in Sebring, Prominence Homes will soon begin the process of building single-family homes in Lakeland, a city that sits between Tampa and Orlando.

Attempting to manage multiple properties can be a challenge, even to the most experienced investor. Working with a property management company can help alleviate the headaches associated with dealing with multiple investment properties. CORE Companie’s property management company, America’s Rental Managers, handles all facets of the property management process and allows the investor to reap the benefits of their investment while not having to be as hands-on with the day-to-day tasks.

CEO/Founder Mike McMullen explains how the tax legislation signed in 2017 allows for anyone actively involved in real estate to be eligible to cost segregate their properties, resulting in a significant tax write-off.

CEO Mike McMullen explains why he prefers purchasing single-family rental units versus multi-family. McMullen points out that the ease of entry and exit, along with a more extensive buyer pool, provides opportunities for investors to pursue other ventures when buying in large quantities.

Vice President Robert Bygrave explains how investors can maximize returns on their properties by purchasing new-construction homes, noting that little-to-no maintenance costs in the first few years will allow a healthy cash flow from month to month. Bygrave also points out that tenant retention should be a top priority for investors, even it means keeping rent stagnant for a year or two.

Previously known as Mike McMullen & Associates, the company joined forces with Keller Williams Vestavia in February 2024 as part of an independent brokerage partnership to form Mike McMullen & Associates @ Keller Williams Vestavia. This alliance came to fruition following McMullen’s decision to step into the retail market in the final quarter of 2023, which resulted in the need of agents to help push inventory out to home buyers. “When you start looking at the people who are performing in the industry, Keller Williams is always at the top,” McMullen said. “They tend to have the top agents, and they tend to have the top sales. It was a great marriage of top-quality people, and I think it’s going to be a great adventure for us and pay off dividends for everyone involved.”

In our first edition of #AskTheExpert, CEO Mike McMullen advises young investors to purchase as much as possible in their early years, noting that steady growth is produced over time with good investments choices.