Stop Gambling in Real Estate. Start Investing Like a Detective.

The standard approach to real estate is flawed. It puts title last, costing you time, money, and deals. Learn the revolutionary “title-first” TIP method and uncover the hidden profits your competition is missing.

If You’re Not Looking at Title First, You’re Not Seeing the Full Picture.

For decades, the real estate education industry has taught a dangerous lesson: analyze the property, run the numbers, make an offer, and then let the title company do its thing. This is like building a house without checking the foundation. It’s the #1 reason promising deals collapse at the 11th hour, leaving you with nothing but wasted time, frustration, and marketing dollars down the drain.

The Title-First Revolution

The TIP Method (Title Intelligence Profile) is a proven system that flips the script. It gives you the tools to investigate title before you get emotionally or financially invested. In about 15 minutes, you can identify critical risks and, more importantly, uncover massive opportunities that other investors are blind to.

Before real estate, I poured that passion into a middle school math classroom, setting high expectations and creating a structured environment where my students thrived. I loved seeing the lightbulb go on when a complex idea finally clicked. My students had the highest standardized test scores in the department, but my methods weren’t always popular with an administration focused on trends over results.

I was once told I “wasn’t doing what was best for kids.” That comment, and the politics that followed, extinguished my love for the classroom. I was devastated, but as it turns out, it was the best thing that ever happened to me.

That setback pushed me into a new arena: real estate. And it didn’t take long for the teacher in me to spot a massive, systemic problem. I saw investors and agents, smart, driven people, consistently losing deals at the last minute. The reason was always the same: a surprise on the title report.

My “aha moment” was simple: Why is everyone waiting until the end to look at the most important part of the deal? Why put pen to paper and money on the line before you even know if the seller has the right to sell?

This question became my obsession. I didn’t just want to be a Realtor; I wanted to understand the system from the inside out. I earned my Title Examiner license, not just as a credential, but as a tool to help my clients. It allowed me to dig into the history of a property, to see the story that the paperwork was telling.

What I discovered was a better way—a proactive, title-first approach that flips the traditional model on its head. This became the TIP Method (Title Intelligence Profile), the system at the heart of The Title Detective’s Playbook.

Writing this book and hearing from readers who have saved deals and found new opportunities has reignited the passion I thought I’d lost. I’ve realized that my mission was never just about teaching math; it’s about empowering people with a deeper understanding of the subjects that can change their lives.

Today, I’m a real estate broker, title examiner, an author, and a teacher once again. I’m dedicated to helping every student—from the new investor to the seasoned pro—leave with a better understanding than they came with.

When I’m not digging through deeds or crafting new courses, I’m a mom to two amazing young men, and two mischievous monkeys, Winston and Vivienne. I’ve rescued and raised exotic animals, including kangaroos and camels, which has taught me a thing or two about handling unpredictable situations—a skill that comes in handy in real estate.

My goal is to give you the tools to stop gambling and start investigating. Let’s find the story behind the property, together.

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