D Alex Vaughn
@iamdalex.bsky.social
Real Estate & Property Management Pro | Professor @NSUFlorida | I tweet about Housing #Crypto #FinTech #GetSaivy & Sports | Views are my own 🇯🇲🇺🇸
Pinned
D Alex Vaughn
@iamdalex.bsky.social
· May 1
It’s getting real: I’m reading the final proofs of Essentials of Residential Property Management!
What began as a classroom idea is now a full textbook — built for today’s students, managers, and HOA leaders.
📘 Now available for pre-order at Barnes & Noble :
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/essentials...
What began as a classroom idea is now a full textbook — built for today’s students, managers, and HOA leaders.
📘 Now available for pre-order at Barnes & Noble :
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/essentials...
Everyone’s sending me articles this week: “#Bitcoin slipping into a bear market!”
Meanwhile I’m still stacking.
The fundamentals haven’t changed. I love buying more when the market is fearful.
Volatility is the tax you pay for asymmetric upside.
Meanwhile I’m still stacking.
The fundamentals haven’t changed. I love buying more when the market is fearful.
Volatility is the tax you pay for asymmetric upside.
November 16, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Everyone’s sending me articles this week: “#Bitcoin slipping into a bear market!”
Meanwhile I’m still stacking.
The fundamentals haven’t changed. I love buying more when the market is fearful.
Volatility is the tax you pay for asymmetric upside.
Meanwhile I’m still stacking.
The fundamentals haven’t changed. I love buying more when the market is fearful.
Volatility is the tax you pay for asymmetric upside.
50-year mortgages are debt traps.
On a $400k loan @6.5%:
30yr ≈ $2,528/mo & ~$510k interest;
50yr ≈ $2,255/mo & ~$953k interest.
That’s only ~$273/mo ‘saved’ to pay ~$443k more over your lifetime while equity crawls.
Great for lenders, bad for buyers.
On a $400k loan @6.5%:
30yr ≈ $2,528/mo & ~$510k interest;
50yr ≈ $2,255/mo & ~$953k interest.
That’s only ~$273/mo ‘saved’ to pay ~$443k more over your lifetime while equity crawls.
Great for lenders, bad for buyers.
November 9, 2025 at 12:09 AM
50-year mortgages are debt traps.
On a $400k loan @6.5%:
30yr ≈ $2,528/mo & ~$510k interest;
50yr ≈ $2,255/mo & ~$953k interest.
That’s only ~$273/mo ‘saved’ to pay ~$443k more over your lifetime while equity crawls.
Great for lenders, bad for buyers.
On a $400k loan @6.5%:
30yr ≈ $2,528/mo & ~$510k interest;
50yr ≈ $2,255/mo & ~$953k interest.
That’s only ~$273/mo ‘saved’ to pay ~$443k more over your lifetime while equity crawls.
Great for lenders, bad for buyers.
“Bitcoin just hasn’t worked at all as a hedge against inflation, it’s a speculative asset…”
This tells me we’re still early. Mainstream “experts” still don’t get #Bitcoin — it’s not just speculative, it’s real utility and a proven store of value in a new monetary era.
This tells me we’re still early. Mainstream “experts” still don’t get #Bitcoin — it’s not just speculative, it’s real utility and a proven store of value in a new monetary era.
October 13, 2025 at 1:25 AM
“Bitcoin just hasn’t worked at all as a hedge against inflation, it’s a speculative asset…”
This tells me we’re still early. Mainstream “experts” still don’t get #Bitcoin — it’s not just speculative, it’s real utility and a proven store of value in a new monetary era.
This tells me we’re still early. Mainstream “experts” still don’t get #Bitcoin — it’s not just speculative, it’s real utility and a proven store of value in a new monetary era.
It’s official — my first book is here! 🎉
Essentials of Residential Property Management started as an idea in the classroom. When I began teaching, I realized there wasn’t a single resource that truly connected the academic theory of property management with the real-world challenges managers face.
Essentials of Residential Property Management started as an idea in the classroom. When I began teaching, I realized there wasn’t a single resource that truly connected the academic theory of property management with the real-world challenges managers face.
September 26, 2025 at 3:24 AM
It’s official — my first book is here! 🎉
Essentials of Residential Property Management started as an idea in the classroom. When I began teaching, I realized there wasn’t a single resource that truly connected the academic theory of property management with the real-world challenges managers face.
Essentials of Residential Property Management started as an idea in the classroom. When I began teaching, I realized there wasn’t a single resource that truly connected the academic theory of property management with the real-world challenges managers face.
Why crypto investors should look at real estate 🧵
September 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Why crypto investors should look at real estate 🧵
Realtor commissions haven’t dropped much post-NAR settlement. Why? Because real estate agents still do the work.
Navigating insane paperwork, emotions, inspections, negotiations, and deals that fall apart 3x before closing—that’s what earns the check. Not showing a few houses.
Value > Discount.
Navigating insane paperwork, emotions, inspections, negotiations, and deals that fall apart 3x before closing—that’s what earns the check. Not showing a few houses.
Value > Discount.
August 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Realtor commissions haven’t dropped much post-NAR settlement. Why? Because real estate agents still do the work.
Navigating insane paperwork, emotions, inspections, negotiations, and deals that fall apart 3x before closing—that’s what earns the check. Not showing a few houses.
Value > Discount.
Navigating insane paperwork, emotions, inspections, negotiations, and deals that fall apart 3x before closing—that’s what earns the check. Not showing a few houses.
Value > Discount.
Caution to agents and buyers: HOA Warranty may sound like peace of mind, but underwriting surprise assessments is tricky business.
Risk varies widely between HOAs, and fine print exclusions could leave buyers exposed. Don’t skip due diligence.
Risk varies widely between HOAs, and fine print exclusions could leave buyers exposed. Don’t skip due diligence.
July 14, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Caution to agents and buyers: HOA Warranty may sound like peace of mind, but underwriting surprise assessments is tricky business.
Risk varies widely between HOAs, and fine print exclusions could leave buyers exposed. Don’t skip due diligence.
Risk varies widely between HOAs, and fine print exclusions could leave buyers exposed. Don’t skip due diligence.
Pig butchering crypto scams are on the rise—now targeting real estate pros.
Scammers build trust over time, then lure victims into fake crypto investments, draining accounts.
Stay vigilant. If it sounds too good to be true, it is. #CryptoScam
Scammers build trust over time, then lure victims into fake crypto investments, draining accounts.
Stay vigilant. If it sounds too good to be true, it is. #CryptoScam
June 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Pig butchering crypto scams are on the rise—now targeting real estate pros.
Scammers build trust over time, then lure victims into fake crypto investments, draining accounts.
Stay vigilant. If it sounds too good to be true, it is. #CryptoScam
Scammers build trust over time, then lure victims into fake crypto investments, draining accounts.
Stay vigilant. If it sounds too good to be true, it is. #CryptoScam
Housing doomers are out in full force this week, hyping up minor upticks in mortgage delinquency data like it’s 2008 all over again. Reminder: Real estate is hyper-local.
#HousingMarket #RealEstate #EconomicFacts
#HousingMarket #RealEstate #EconomicFacts
May 15, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Housing doomers are out in full force this week, hyping up minor upticks in mortgage delinquency data like it’s 2008 all over again. Reminder: Real estate is hyper-local.
#HousingMarket #RealEstate #EconomicFacts
#HousingMarket #RealEstate #EconomicFacts
It’s getting real: I’m reading the final proofs of Essentials of Residential Property Management!
What began as a classroom idea is now a full textbook — built for today’s students, managers, and HOA leaders.
📘 Now available for pre-order at Barnes & Noble :
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/essentials...
What began as a classroom idea is now a full textbook — built for today’s students, managers, and HOA leaders.
📘 Now available for pre-order at Barnes & Noble :
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/essentials...
May 1, 2025 at 4:07 AM
It’s getting real: I’m reading the final proofs of Essentials of Residential Property Management!
What began as a classroom idea is now a full textbook — built for today’s students, managers, and HOA leaders.
📘 Now available for pre-order at Barnes & Noble :
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/essentials...
What began as a classroom idea is now a full textbook — built for today’s students, managers, and HOA leaders.
📘 Now available for pre-order at Barnes & Noble :
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/essentials...
Reposted by D Alex Vaughn
Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
April 15, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
Florida’s HB 913 lets condo associations open lines of credit for repairs.
Reality check:
•Associations already could borrow.
•Loans must be repaid.
Monthly fees or special assessments will still rise.
This isn’t relief — it’s a delay.
#FloridaRealEstate
#CondoCrisis
Reality check:
•Associations already could borrow.
•Loans must be repaid.
Monthly fees or special assessments will still rise.
This isn’t relief — it’s a delay.
#FloridaRealEstate
#CondoCrisis
April 28, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Florida’s HB 913 lets condo associations open lines of credit for repairs.
Reality check:
•Associations already could borrow.
•Loans must be repaid.
Monthly fees or special assessments will still rise.
This isn’t relief — it’s a delay.
#FloridaRealEstate
#CondoCrisis
Reality check:
•Associations already could borrow.
•Loans must be repaid.
Monthly fees or special assessments will still rise.
This isn’t relief — it’s a delay.
#FloridaRealEstate
#CondoCrisis
Housing doomers love to post content about a “crash” in Florida’s real estate market—pointing to rising total inventory as proof. But what they fail to mention (or deliberately leave out) is that condominiums make up the overwhelming majority of that inventory.
April 28, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Housing doomers love to post content about a “crash” in Florida’s real estate market—pointing to rising total inventory as proof. But what they fail to mention (or deliberately leave out) is that condominiums make up the overwhelming majority of that inventory.
Mixed signals are normal in a transitioning market—but let’s keep perspective. Spring 2025 brings a healthier, more balanced housing environment compared to the frenzy of past years.
March 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Mixed signals are normal in a transitioning market—but let’s keep perspective. Spring 2025 brings a healthier, more balanced housing environment compared to the frenzy of past years.
Should Community Associations Consider $BTC as a Hedge Against Rising Costs?
Inflation continues to drive up maintenance expenses, making financial planning more challenging for community associations.
Inflation continues to drive up maintenance expenses, making financial planning more challenging for community associations.
March 18, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Should Community Associations Consider $BTC as a Hedge Against Rising Costs?
Inflation continues to drive up maintenance expenses, making financial planning more challenging for community associations.
Inflation continues to drive up maintenance expenses, making financial planning more challenging for community associations.
Why Should Real Estate Agents Work for Less?
Real estate agents are trained, licensed professionals, just like attorneys and accountants, who provide expertise, marketing, negotiation, and compliance guidance in one of life’s biggest financial transactions.
Real estate agents are trained, licensed professionals, just like attorneys and accountants, who provide expertise, marketing, negotiation, and compliance guidance in one of life’s biggest financial transactions.
March 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Why Should Real Estate Agents Work for Less?
Real estate agents are trained, licensed professionals, just like attorneys and accountants, who provide expertise, marketing, negotiation, and compliance guidance in one of life’s biggest financial transactions.
Real estate agents are trained, licensed professionals, just like attorneys and accountants, who provide expertise, marketing, negotiation, and compliance guidance in one of life’s biggest financial transactions.
Bitcoin at $85K? Don’t panic…embrace the opportunity. Smart money buys fear, not euphoria.
The best time to stack BTC is when others hesitate. #Bitcoin #BuyTheDip
The best time to stack BTC is when others hesitate. #Bitcoin #BuyTheDip
March 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Bitcoin at $85K? Don’t panic…embrace the opportunity. Smart money buys fear, not euphoria.
The best time to stack BTC is when others hesitate. #Bitcoin #BuyTheDip
The best time to stack BTC is when others hesitate. #Bitcoin #BuyTheDip
Reposted by D Alex Vaughn
“What this does to us is just put us in a constant state of chaos, not knowing what to say to our families or what to say to our landlords." @bloomberg.com
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Cuts to Section 8 Housing Assistance Loom Amid HUD Uncertainty
The Housing Choice Voucher program, a rent lifeline for low-income families, faces a funding shortfall as layoffs target the federal housing agency.
www.bloomberg.com
March 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
“What this does to us is just put us in a constant state of chaos, not knowing what to say to our families or what to say to our landlords." @bloomberg.com
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
We are seeing the townhome concept become more popular in Miami and Broward because land is limited in and developers can maximize density of units.
February 26, 2025 at 12:56 PM
We are seeing the townhome concept become more popular in Miami and Broward because land is limited in and developers can maximize density of units.
Tampa Bay rents drop 8% as apartment supply surges—proof that market forces, not AI-driven pricing tools, dictate rental rates. When supply increases, prices adjust. The DOJ’s case against RealPage overlooks basic economics. #HousingMarket #RentTrends
February 16, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Tampa Bay rents drop 8% as apartment supply surges—proof that market forces, not AI-driven pricing tools, dictate rental rates. When supply increases, prices adjust. The DOJ’s case against RealPage overlooks basic economics. #HousingMarket #RentTrends
Reposted by D Alex Vaughn
You’re worried about grocery prices.
Don’s raising prices with his tariffs.
Don’s raising prices with his tariffs.
February 1, 2025 at 10:04 PM
You’re worried about grocery prices.
Don’s raising prices with his tariffs.
Don’s raising prices with his tariffs.
National Association of Home Builders asks Trump to exempt building materials from the increased tariffs on Canada and Mexico, citing their 'harmful effect on housing affordability', yet they forgot to mention the harmful effect on construction labor due to his deportation efforts.
February 2, 2025 at 3:06 AM
National Association of Home Builders asks Trump to exempt building materials from the increased tariffs on Canada and Mexico, citing their 'harmful effect on housing affordability', yet they forgot to mention the harmful effect on construction labor due to his deportation efforts.
The DOJ is unfairly targeting RealPage’s #AI technology that was designed to assists landlords in determining an accurate market value for their rental properties.
www.miamiherald.com/opinion/op-e...
@miamiherald.com
www.miamiherald.com/opinion/op-e...
@miamiherald.com
Don’t let Justice Department AI lawsuit damage Florida’s rental housing market | Opinion
The DOJ is cracking down on AI programs used by landlords to set rental prices, but the fix could hurt Florida | Opinion
www.miamiherald.com
January 30, 2025 at 12:35 AM
The DOJ is unfairly targeting RealPage’s #AI technology that was designed to assists landlords in determining an accurate market value for their rental properties.
www.miamiherald.com/opinion/op-e...
@miamiherald.com
www.miamiherald.com/opinion/op-e...
@miamiherald.com
Just a reminder that China banned:
Netflix
Disney+
Wikipedia
Google
Facebook
Instagram
Reddit
Twitch
LinkedIn
Discord
Every major news website
Every major cable channel
Netflix
Disney+
Wikipedia
Twitch
Discord
Every major news website
Every major cable channel
January 20, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Just a reminder that China banned:
Netflix
Disney+
Wikipedia
Google
Facebook
Instagram
Reddit
Twitch
LinkedIn
Discord
Every major news website
Every major cable channel
Netflix
Disney+
Wikipedia
Twitch
Discord
Every major news website
Every major cable channel
To all the young people who think Joe Biden is to blame for the TikTok ban:
January 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
To all the young people who think Joe Biden is to blame for the TikTok ban: