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Ready to get your read on? Dive into the article archive to help you build wealth through real estate investing. We feature top subject matter experts exploring every facet of the industry.
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Ready to get your read on? Dive into the article archive to help you build wealth through real estate investing. We feature top subject matter experts exploring every facet of the industry.
Secrets of Discount and Flat-Fee Real Estate
Some principles are universal. One of these universal principles is that everyone, absolutely everyone, loves a discount. So when you’re selling your home, and you’re looking at giving up a 6% real estate agent commission, it’s understandable to be intrigued by the idea of a discount realtor. But another one ...
Being a passive investor is a great way to gain experience and knowledge in real estate investing. But before you drop that dollar, here are some things you need to know about partnering and investing in real estate. A Joint Venture (JV) agreement is a contract between two or more ...
Since 2016, I have been hearing from other real estate investors that an economic crash is coming. Every time I attend a mastermind or real estate conference, someone eventually says, “The crash is coming. This can’t go on.” And then…it goes on. Now, we’re in our fourth year of an ...
I recently spoke at the Think Realty Conference & Expo in Atlanta and moderated a panel of real estate agents who have “flipped the switch” from real estate agent to real estate investor. What I found out was that all of the people in the room came from corporate America ...
Sellers come in various shapes and sizes. Some simply want to sell, such as a family wanting to move up or down in the same area. Others, however, need to sell, such as an owner facing foreclosure. Then there’s the matter of distress. Some properties are distressed, such as the ...
Presidents’ Circle: Aaron Chapman
The phrase “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” applies, literally, to Presidents’ Circle member, real estate investor, and mortgage lender Aaron Chapman. Chapman’s journey thus far has been one of perseverance, adaptation, and down-right hard work. A son of a miner, Chapman has worn many hats before becoming one ...
Free Webinar! Asset Protection Planning for Real Estate Investments with Clint Coons on 12/11/19
Real estate investors face more risk than other investors. If you’re serious about your investing, you need to take steps to protect your assets and plan your business. As a partner at Anderson Business Advisors & Law Group, Clint Coons is a real estate asset protection expert and avid real ...
After finding your next preferred project, you need to secure financing. Financing is just as important as buying a property, if not more so. You are in it for the long term — you will have to pay a mortgage for the next 15, 20 or 30 years. So, be ...
The After-Repair Value (ARV) is a common term among fix-and-flip property investors. If you are just starting out, you would likely come across it often. What is ARV? After Repair Value (ARV) is the estimated value of a distressed property after it has been repaired. ARV helps investors to calculate ...
When real estate mogul and finance guru Robert Kiyosaki took a real estate course in the early 1970s, he had a feeling it was what he was destined to do — to be an entrepreneur. Known for his unconventional teachings on finance and his passion for real estate, the best-selling ...
Beth O’Brien’s Favorite Tech Tools
With clients and offices around the United States, CoreVest CEO Beth O’Brien’s work and communication is often executed amid travel. That’s why the executive relies on powerful yet flexible technology to help her perform at her best. Here are a few of O’Brien’s favorite tools. The iPad As the leader ...
Whether you’re a homeowner looking to sell or a real estate agent building your business, in real estate, referrals are everything. Relying on word of mouth from friends and family can only go so far to make these connections — particularly for new agents — which is where real estate ...
Learn how to Grow your Business with Nathan Trunfio from Direct Lending Partners
Think Realty is providing you with another FREE WEBINAR! On December 17th at 1PM (CST), Nathan Trunfio from Direct Lending Partners will be speaking about "Supercharged Scaling - Growing Your Real Estate Business in 2020." Critical steps you can take NOW (yes, in 2019) to fuel a profitable Q1 and ...
One would think a crowd of hundreds would be the place where an opportunity for personal time doesn’t exist, but it seems the larger the crowd, the more alone one can feel. I’ve experienced entering a room full of professionals and have found I can have plenty of alone time ...
3 Leadership Lessons from CoreVest CEO Beth O’Brien
Through her decades of executive experience, CoreVest CEO Beth O’Brien has cultivated a deep understanding of what’s important in leadership. Now as the honcho of more than 100 employees, O’Brien has been intentional in stepping back to evaluate what aspects of her own leadership should remain consistent and what should ...
Presidents’ Circle: Max Keller and Glenn Stromberg
Think Realty Resident Experts and Presidents’ Circle members Max Keller and Glenn Stromberg haven’t always been a team. But while former teacher (Keller) and former business employee (Stromberg) each discovered real estate investing at different times in their lives, they both saw an opportunity and took a chance. Years later, ...
Ryan Serhant’s Lessons of Business Success
When Ryan Serhant, best-selling author and star of Bravo TV’s "Million Dollar Listing NY,” says he’s going to do something, he does it. Even if it means responding to emails at 3 a.m., he will always get the job done. Being true to his word doesn’t just mean he’s an ...
Underpinned by favorable demographic trends and steady employment, Houston’s economy has improved significantly. During the past four years, the metro’s multifamily market has been through a lot. Houston gained 82,900 jobs in the 12 months ending in June, second only to Dallas for job creation in the state. Moreover, the ...
5 Home Improvements with Positive ROI
Home improvements can help you sell your home in more ways than one. By making it more desirable, you will attract more buyers. Additionally, they’ll be willing to spend more because they’ll be getting a better value. However, home improvement projects can get expensive and you don’t always get the ...
Years ago, I attended a mastermind that changed my life. At that time, I would say I was living a “small” life. I was working hard, and I was relatively successful, but I was not feeling truly fulfilled because I had not, up to that point, been willing to do ...
When Tamara Day first set eyes on a drab, 1950s ranch in Leawood, Kansas, her design eye immediately kicked into high gear. While she loved the location and the U-shaped backyard, the home was clearly a blemish to the neighborhood, said Day, a Kansas City resident and the host of ...
Most people have heard talk of an impending recession for a while now. Fear of a recession often makes investors wary of taking on new investments. The uncertainty can make investors more hesitant than normal. However, the savvy and experienced investor looks at a recession as a potential to purchase ...
CoreVest CEO Beth O’Brien maintains a belief that likely isn’t popular among other chief executives. “You actually want to encourage dissent,” she said. “You don't want to encourage people to not do something if they're supposed to do it. But you certainly want to empower people to challenge you.” Such ...
The Top 10 Fix-and-Flip Markets for Investors Seeking Big Returns
While fix-and-flip investment returns are in decline nationally, there are still many cities where investors can enjoy significant dividends. In general fix-and-flip returns are being diminished by high prices, a shortage of affordable older homes as well as stiff competition from buyers and other investors. But for shrewd investors looking ...
Opportunity Zones: Boosting America’s Distressed Neighborhoods?
A lot of small communities are expanding their job base, but what’s happening in these leading towns with between 50,000 and 75,000 people is not true everywhere. We increasingly have a divided economy. At one end are world cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York as well ...
