Real Estate Solutions from an Investor Who Gets It

About Matt McCormick

My real estate journey began in 2004 when I bought my first property—a duplex in Tacoma—at just 20 years old. Nine months later, the market crashed, and the property was worth half of what I owed. Rather than walk away, I got creative: I remodeled the basement, added bedrooms, and rented them out to cover the mortgage. That early challenge shaped my approach to real estate—resourceful, cash-flow focused, and built for the long term.

When the foreclosure wave hit, I started working with institutional owners and banks to reposition distressed homes for sale. I pitched banks on cleaning and renovating before listing, ultimately leading to partnerships that resulted in hundreds of successful projects throughout the Pacific Northwest. Over time, I transitioned from consulting to ownership—renovating and operating everything from scattered single-family portfolios damaged by Hurricane Katrina to distressed multifamily buildings here in the Northwest.

Later, I helped scale a tech-enabled private equity fund based in the Bay Area. There, I built and led acquisitions and dispositions teams responsible for over 1,000 transactions per month across the Midwest—working closely with local contractors, wholesalers, title companies, and investors to execute at volume.

Today, I’m focused on growing my own portfolio as a landlord and operator, actively buying and selling across Washington and Ohio. I work primarily with investors—owners of single-family rentals, portfolios, and multifamily properties—who are exploring a sale. With over 20 years of hands-on experience, I offer a practical, no-pressure approach to help fellow investors evaluate their options and structure deals that make sense both now and over the long term.

Recent Transactions

Why Sell To Me?

I buy rental and multifamily properties in as-is condition, with no need for repairs, cleaning, or showings. I can pay cash, cover closing costs, and close on your timeline—whether that’s in 10 days or a few months.

Most sellers I work with are long-time landlords or families looking to simplify, retire, or reduce their tax burden. I offer creative solutions to help minimize capital gains and depreciation recapture.

As both a licensed agent and investor, I can help you weigh all your options—not just push a quick sale.

What & Where I Buy

  • Single-family homes and portfolios, duplexes, and small multifamily buildings

  • Properties in any condition — even with deferred maintenance or tenant issues

  • Vacant homes, inherited homes, or rentals you no longer want to manage

  • Buying in Washington, Ohio, and Kentucky

Solutions

Services For Sellers

  • Flexible closing timelines, whether you need to move quickly or take more time

  • Experience helping long-time landlords reduce or defer tax exposure through creative deal structures

  • Support with probate, vacant properties, or legacy rental portfolios

  • Guidance if you're planning to 1031 into another property or reposition equity

  • Over 20 years of experience, with the option to list traditionally if that makes more sense for your goals

  • Ability to structure seller finance or installment sales to help minimize capital gains and preserve long-term value

Photo by William Arndt on Unsplash

Realtor Services:

  • Access to off-market properties and investment opportunities across Washington.

  • Personalized guidance for homebuyers, including market insights and renovation potential

  • Assistance with financing, pre-approval, and connecting with trusted lenders

  • Expertise in analyzing income properties for long-term cash flow and equity growth

  • Expert negotiation and deal-making

  • Licensed representation from offer to close if you’re purchasing through the MLS

  • Access to my referral network of vendors that have been vetted as trusted professional.

  • I’ve been brokering private money for 25+ years and started working with Matt back in 2010 when he reached out to fund a 7-unit property. He looked like a kid at the time and didn’t have much of a track record, but the deal was solid, and his ambition stood out. He executed the project exceptionally well—repositioned the property and paid off the note early. That was the first of many deals we've done together over the years. Matt is honest, dependable, and operates with integrity. He does what he says he’s going to do, and I look forward to continuing to work with him in the years ahead.

    ~ Mike- Private Lending Group

  • Matt purchased one of my properties that was a short sale, tied up for months with multiple lenders and competing offers. His project manager walked through the property for 30 minutes before Matt submitted a clean, all-cash offer with no contingencies. The lien holder finally approved it, and we closed within a week. In a stressful transaction that had already taken far too much of my time with the lender, Matt came through and got it done.

    - Nancy- Better Properties

  • I recently listed a property in which we were in receipt of multiple offers. Although Matt's offer may not have been the highest purchase offer... it was certainly the strongest. Matt was incredibly easy to deal with and very proactive. He clearly knows what he's doing and wasn't out to waste anyone's time. He purchased the home "as-is" and closed very quickly, creating a huge reduction in hassle for the sellers. I would certainly do business with him again given the opportunity. - The Hauer Team

    -The Hauer Team

  • I just completed a transaction with Matt and wanted to take the opportunity to say I found him to be professional and very knowledgeable about investment properties. Matt was an extremely good communicator throughout the transaction, quick to respond to my emails, calls, or texts, which made for a smoother transaction; not to mention the fact that he did what he said he would do at the precise agreed-upon time. That in itself was refreshing! I look forward to working with Matt again on another sale or project and would be happy to recommend him.

    - Marie Barth

  • Matt and I recently worked together to close a deal on a residential development project, and I hope we have the opportunity to work together again. It was a transaction that took trust, knowledge, and a strong working relationship. The home had a feasibility, and he sent me emails and called with updates—non-solicited! I found Matt very easy to work with and would gladly collaborate with him on another deal in the future. To add to what could have introduced complications, he was also the buyer with a cash closing. He closed quickly and lived by his word. I hope he finds another one of my listings to purchase. I WOULD LOVE to do business with him again.

    - Jo Jensen

Get in Touch

Phone:
253.444.7271
509.216.1996

Email: MattMcCormickRE@gmail.com

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