Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Hi, I'm
Jim
Blackburn.
- Jim Blackburn — Fort Lauderdale, FL
I spend my time helping people build wealth through real estate, writing a book series I’ve been chasing for years, and exploring ideas about faith, business, and what it means to leverage wisely and grow wealthy.
Husband & Father · Student of Jesus, Follower of Christ · Author · Entrepreneur · Fort Lauderdale, FL
“Leverage Wisely. Grow Wealthy.”
Personal Introduction
Get to know
the person
behind the work.
I grew up between Detroit and Chicago — two cities that don’t let you be soft. I’ve been in Fort Lauderdale long enough to call it home.
My wife Olga and I built our life here. We have deep roots in our community, our church, and the people around us.
If you received a text from me, it’s because I actually care about the people in my world. That’s just how I operate.
What I Work On
A few things
I'm building.
Personal
Faith · Theology
Student of Jesus,
Follower of Christ
Spiritual Fiction · Author
The SonFlower & the Bear
A 13-book spiritual fiction series years in the making. A Third Testament-style narrative about faith, humanity, and questions most people are afraid to ask.
Faith · Community
Rio Vista Church & Bible Study
Olga and I are active members of Rio Vista Church in Fort Lauderdale. My weekly Bible study group is one of the most grounding things in my life.
Business
Mortgage · Finance
Stairway Mortgage
Over $350M in loans closed. Seven years as a national top producer. Non-QM, DSCR, bank statement, and physician loans for people who deserve better than a cookie-cutter answer.
Business Capital
Blackburn Business Capital
Commercial and business funding for entrepreneurs who need real capital — not just hope and a bank application.
Real Estate Acquisition
Blackburn Realty Group
My wife Olga is a licensed Realtor with The Keyes Company — Forbes Global Properties and LeadingRE. I handle the financing. One family. The full transaction.
Personal Blog
Revelations — My Blog
Unfiltered thoughts on faith, money, real estate, politics, theology, and whatever I feel like saying. No filter. My space. I write what I believe.
About Jim Blackburn
The short version
of a long story.
My name is James J. Blackburn — most people call me Jim. I’ve spent the better part of two decades in Fort Lauderdale building businesses, raising a family, and trying to live with some sense of intentionality.
- Fort Lauderdale resident & community member
- Also known as James J. Blackburn (NMLS #1072866)
- Detroit & Chicago roots
- Husband to Olga Blackburn, Realtor
- Songwriter · Author · Entrepreneur
Personal Blog
Revelations.
Topics I write about
Opinions are my own. I reserve the right to be wrong, change my mind, and say things people disagree with. That’s the whole point.
Faith
Why I think most people misread what the Bible says about wealth
Real Estate
The inherited home conversation nobody wants to have — but everybody needs to
Culture
A rant about the way we've been taught to think about debt
— Connect —
Let's stay in touch.
I’m a real person in Fort Lauderdale. If something I’m working on resonates with you — or if you just want to say hello — any of these will get to me.
"Leverage Wisely. Grow Wealthy."