Private consulting for real estate investors who want an experienced operator in their corner — not a guru, not a course, not a podcast. Real deal analysis, real market insight, real talk.
No $2,000 courses. No mastermind upsells. No "passive income in 90 days" promises. No one-size-fits-all frameworks built for Phoenix or Dallas that fall apart in smaller Midwest markets.
What you will find is a working landlord who has bought, operated, and made mistakes on real Midwest properties — and will give you a straight answer on your deal.
If the deal doesn't make sense, I'll tell you that too.
Pick the level of involvement that fits where you are — from a single deal sanity-check to an advisor in your corner every month.
Send me a deal you're considering. I'll run the numbers, stress-test the assumptions, flag the risks you might be missing, and give you a clear recommendation.
You have questions, a situation, or a direction you're trying to think through. We get on a call, I listen, and we build a clear path forward for your next move.
For investors actively acquiring or operating who want an experienced advisor in their corner on an ongoing basis. Two calls per month, deal reviews included, email access between sessions.
I'm Michael Crouse — a small-time property owner, investor, operator, and licensed real estate agent in Southern Illinois.
Over the past 5+ years I've bought, rehabbed, rented, and refinanced small multifamily properties using the BRRRR method — and the results are real, not theoretical. Across a relatively small number of deals, that strategy has produced more than $300,000 in equity in my own portfolio. I'm not reciting a framework I read about. I'm describing what happened when I applied it with my own money on the line.
I'm not a coach who built a course before they built a portfolio, and I'm not a guru with a Lamborghini in the thumbnail. I'm a working operator who is still buying, still managing, and still executing BRRRR deals in the same secondary Midwest markets that most real estate content completely ignores.
That's exactly what I bring to your deal — a second set of experienced eyes, grounded in what actually works in markets like yours, to help make sure you're making the right decision before you commit.
Choose the session that fits your situation. All consultations are conducted via Zoom. Spots are limited.
Scheduling is handled through Calendly. Click a session above to view available times and book. Payment is collected before your call.
Crouse Deal Flow provides general real estate investment consulting and educational information only. All consulting services, deal reviews, strategy calls, and written materials are provided for informational purposes and represent opinions based on general experience — not professional financial, legal, or investment advice.
Real estate investing involves substantial risk, including the potential loss of capital. Past performance of any investment or strategy is not indicative of future results. No guarantee is made, expressed, or implied regarding the profitability, suitability, or outcome of any real estate investment or strategy discussed during a consultation.
By booking a session, you acknowledge and agree that: (1) You are solely responsible for your own investment decisions; (2) Michael Crouse and Crouse Deal Flow bear no liability for financial loss, investment underperformance, or any other outcome resulting from information discussed during a consultation; (3) You have consulted or will consult with licensed legal, financial, and tax professionals before making any investment decision; (4) This consulting relationship does not constitute a fiduciary relationship of any kind.
Nothing communicated during any session constitutes a guarantee of results or a promise of return. If a property does not perform as expected, Crouse Deal Flow is not liable for that outcome.