by Alex Baker | Sep 20, 2025 | Blog
If you’ve been watching the real estate market along the Southeast coast, you’ve probably noticed the growing buzz around flood zones, storm risks, and rising insurance costs. For investors, these aren’t just small concerns and considerations; they’re deal-changers....
by Alex Baker | Sep 19, 2025 | Blog
Common Mistakes Real Estate Investors Make When Dealing with Sellers In the world of real estate investing, sellers can make or break your deal. Whether you’re flipping houses in Florida or negotiating your next investment property in Texas, the way you approach...
by Alex Baker | Aug 18, 2025 | Blog
How to Talk to Lenders When Rates Are Over 7% When 7%+ rates are the norm, conversations with lenders matter more than ever. The days of historically low interest rates are in the rearview mirror, and today’s investors are navigating a new reality: borrowing at 7% or...
by Alex Baker | Aug 8, 2025 | Blog
What a Section 8 Cap Could Mean for Residents and Investors You’ve probably seen or heard the chatter that rental assistance programs could be capped after two years. As of summer 2025, that two-year cap is only a proposal, nestled inside the Trump administration’s FY...
by CEG | Jul 30, 2025 | Blog
From Risk Taker to Real Estate Mentor: The Story Behind Coastal Equity Group Before Coastal Equity Group became a trusted name among Southeastern investors, it started with one bold move and a $600 down payment. Meet Alex Baker, Founder and Fund Manager of Coastal...
by Alex Baker | Jul 23, 2025 | Blog
Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: What It Means for Real Estate Investors, Landlords, and Airbnb Hosts There’s nothing subtle about it, Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is bold, controversial, and packed with changes aimed at rewriting the tax code. While most headlines focus...
