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Notes from real deals.

How I look at flips, rentals, creative finance, and private lending. Written up from my own deals and the questions people bring me.

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About Rich Rice

Rich Rice is a seasoned real estate investor and founder of the FIRE Center whose success in the Inland Empire has inspired a community‑focused approach to investing. Rich’s hands‑on strategies and mentorship stem from real deal experience—not just theory—and are designed to help others build wealth, avoid costly mistakes, and accelerate results.

Seller Financing Real Estate: Start With the Seller's Problem

Seller Financing Real Estate: Start With the Seller's Problem

Rich Rice
Published on: 21/09/2026

Seller financing real estate works when the seller's goal, property math, payment terms, and payoff plan all hold up under pressure.

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DSCR Loan Requirements: Qualifying Is Not the Same as a Good Deal

DSCR Loan Requirements: Qualifying Is Not the Same as a Good Deal

Rich Rice
Published on: 14/09/2026

Learn DSCR loan requirements and the operating costs rental investors should check before treating a loan approval as a good deal.

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How Long Does It Take to Flip a House? Build the Timeline Before You Buy

How Long Does It Take to Flip a House? Build the Timeline Before You Buy

Rich Rice
Published on: 14/09/2026

How long does it take to flip a house? Build a realistic timeline, map delays, and price holding costs before you buy.

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Real Estate Lead Follow Up System: What to Track, When to Call, and When to Close the Lead

Real Estate Lead Follow Up System: What to Track, When to Call, and When to Close the Lead

Rich Rice
Published on: 08/09/2026

Build a real estate lead follow up system that preserves seller context, assigns the next action, and closes dead leads cleanly.

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