Author: Doug Smith

Founder of MyHouseDeals, Doug’s investing success allowed him to network with some of the greatest minds in business, and he’s been able to give back by sharing his investing knowledge to aspiring investors. To date, his investing tips and articles have been read by hundreds of thousands of investors. Although an active investor, Doug is most proud that he’s been able to transform people's lives by giving them life-changing advice and access to highly profitable investment opportunities through MyHouseDeals. And that this information has empowered them to make hundreds of thousands of dollars, quit their jobs, and most importantly, enjoy their lives with their friends and family. When he’s not investing in real estate, Doug enjoys traveling, softball, disc golf, and playing the guitar.

Top 3 Hard Money Scams You Need To Watch Out For

On January 2018, The Securities and Exchange Commission announced a charge against a group of investment companies called the Woodbridge Group of Companies. The companies scammed more than 8,400 investors who thought they were investing with a hard-money lender. As it turned out, Woodbridge Group of Companies never issued loans to anyone else besides themselves. […]


Becoming A Private Lender (3 Things You Must Do)

When it comes to real estate investing (REI), people often associate it with investing in properties. But there is another domain in REI that is usually overlooked—investing in people, also known as private money lending. That’s right, investors can become a private lender to fund other people’s real estate deals. In the past, real estate […]