Unspoken Game

That’s all the dancing y’all gettin outta me for the gram 😂

But want to thank everyone that came out to our February Clean the block event!

With another 200+ volunteer day we made an unbelievable impact in Sunnyside!

We’re running it back again 3/15/2026 but this time we’ll be showing 5th ward some love!

This will hopefully springboard our efforts into the northside of Houston as we partner with Cornerstone and Kin Development! They are feeding back into the community in a way that we expect all developers to! With their dollars and actions first! Not just taking.

If you’d like to join this event please RSVP with the link in our bio. You don’t want to miss this one!

Raffles will be given away
Food will be available
Music and IMPACT!

Address will be 3202 Quitman st 77026!

Let’s show 5th ward some love as we do in sunnyside!

New construction doesn’t fail at framing — it fails in the math.
If you can’t explain the deal in 3 numbers, you’re gambling.

The 3 numbers I underwrite with:

1) ARV
Your exit value based on comparable new builds (not renovated older homes).

2) All-in cost
Land + soft costs (plans, permits, engineering) + hard costs (labor/materials) + financing + holding + utilities + overruns. Profit disappears when you ignore soft costs and holding.

3) Exit spread
ARV − all-in cost. If the spread isn’t strong before you start, it won’t fix itself later.

Stress test: add 10% to construction costs and 2–3 months to the timeline. If it still works, it’s a real deal.

Comment NEW CONSTRUCTION for my free underwriting guide + outreach script.
Comment PLAYBOOK to pre-order the Q1 2026 Playbook (full underwriting system + templates + checklists).

Day 1 of my 14-day PTO reset is officially complete.

This time off isn’t about resting — it’s about realigning my businesses so I can walk into 2026 organized, efficient, and intentional.

Today’s focus was clearing friction. I returned tools to the tool bank and finally organized my storage closet. After a massive Black Friday inventory purchase and ongoing Clean The Block equipment storage, things had piled up fast. And for me, clutter isn’t just visual — it slows decision-making, ex*****on, and momentum.

I can’t operate at a high level when systems are out of order. Now everything has a place, inventory is accounted for, and I’m set up for true grab-and-go efficiency moving forward.

Progress doesn’t always look flashy. Sometimes it looks like creating space so the bigger moves can actually happen.

Tomorrow’s task: cutting the neighbor’s lot that’s been a major eyesore next to my property. Stay tuned.

Everybody loves bragging about getting land “for cheap,” but the real win isn’t the lowest price… it’s buying the right piece of land that sets your entire project up for success. A bad lot can cost you more in delays, engineering issues, and unexpected fees than the land itself.

These are the 5 key things I look at before buying any property for new construction:

1. The true buildable area
A lot can be 5,000 sqft on paper but only give you 2,800 sqft of actual buildable space once you factor in easements, setbacks, and utility lines. If you can’t place the house you want, the deal doesn’t work — no matter how cheap it is.

2. Soil quality and elevation
If the soil is soft or the land sits low, you’ll pay for extra piers, extra foundation work, drainage, and sometimes retention. Cheap land with expensive dirt is not a discount — it’s a trap.

3. Required utilities and access points
Land without city water, sewer, electricity, or proper access can create thousands in unexpected costs. You should know what hookups already exist and what fees you’re responsible for before you ever close.

4. Neighborhood zoning and long-term plans
Zoning determines what you can build, how big, and for what purpose. But the city’s long-term plan determines whether your investment appreciates. I’m looking at growth projections, development patterns, and future infrastructure — not today’s price tag.

5. Buildability vs. budget
Just because you “can” build doesn’t mean you should. The smartest investors buy land that matches their end strategy: rental, Airbnb, resale, or multifamily. The wrong piece of land can turn the best design into a losing project.

Buying the right lot is a skill set — and once you understand what to look for, you’ll stop chasing discounts and start chasing opportunities.

If you want my free New Construction Starter Guide that walks you through the exact team members you need to build a home from scratch, comment “LAND” and I’ll send it to you.