Seth McGathey - Shorewest Realtors

02/25/2026

As an agent working mostly with out of state investors buying investment properties, it was my honor to focus on helping a long time friend get his first primary. Thank you to Chad for allowing me the opportunity to get you into your first property! Wishing you a long and happy time in your new home!

02/24/2026

Have you been thinking about getting into real estate investing… but keep putting it off because you do not know where to start?

You are not alone. Most people stay stuck for years.

That is exactly why we built AspiREs 90 day program, launching March 1st.

In 90 days you will become one of three things:

The Architect
You have a data-backed acquisition plan so clear that your first deal is inevitable.

The Pipeline
You have a property under contract and are navigating it confidently.

The Closer
You sign the deed on your first property.

Where you land depends on where you start.
What matters is this:

If you do the work, you will be an investor in 90 days.

Registration closes and the course starts March 1st.

If you are serious about changing your trajectory in 2026, comment “READY” and I will send you the details.

Or sign up through AspiREs skool page.

AspiRE is a results-driven real estate investment mastermind built for action takers, wealth builders, and future industry leaders.

01/02/2026

Which strategy are you choosing in today’s Milwaukee market?

Option A: Milwaukee Duplex Strategy
• 2 unit property
• Purchase price around $260,000
• Rents $1,200 per unit
• Older property with ongoing maintenance
• Higher tenant turnover risk

Option B: Greenfield Single Family Strategy
• Single family rental
• Purchase price around $315,000
• Rents around $2,100
• Newer or well maintained property
• Lower turnover and maintenance

Assume similar financing, taxes, and insurance relative to price.

Which one are you choosing and what is the deciding factor?
Cash flow stability, appreciation, tenant quality, time commitment, or long term portfolio goals?

12/30/2025

Is this how you feel?

It is true that affordability is at an all time low. But there are easier ways to get started in real estate than these impossible claims.

Here are a few simple things that make it possible for the average person to buy their first property.

1. Use an FHA loan and only put 3.5% down. On a $300,000 house that is $10,500. You will have some closing costs, so let’s call it $20,000. That’s not a small amount but when most people think they need 20% ($60,000 plus closing costs) that makes a big difference in what is possible for the average home buyer.

2. House hack. Get comfortable being a little uncomfortable by renting out spare bedrooms or extra units if you buy a duplex. This can drastically cut down on your monthly payments so that you can start building equity.

3. Have realistic expectations of your starter home. If it’s your first property, you probably aren’t going to be able to afford that 4 bed 2 bath house that your parents have, because that probably wasn’t their first home either. Start with a starter home, not a forever home. It will build equity over time that you can use to upgrade later.

4. Buy a fixer upper. Don’t buy a $300,000 house in a neighborhood of $250,000 houses. Buy a $250,000 house in a $300,000 neighborhood. It will likely need some renovations, but you can do that over time as you have the money. And once you make those renovations, you can likely refinance the house to take some of that money back out to pay yourself back.

Moral of the story is, you have options. Throwing your hands up in the air and saying it is impossible won’t get you anywhere. Talking with the experts such as Realtors and Lenders will help you find the real options.

12/26/2025

Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate!