Steve Streetman, Author at Think Realty

Investing Strategies

Alternative Construction Methods Reduce Emissions

Steve Streetman | 1 Sep 2021

We need housing. The U.S. is underbuilt by 5.5 million housing units (at least). And yet, we also have a global imperative to reduce emissions into the atmosphere, especially carbon… more

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Hemp Homes: A New Sustainable Building Trend

Steve Streetman | 1 Aug 2021

Anyone building or remodeling this past year has seen lumber, steel, and concrete prices skyrocket. Lumber has tripled and other building materials have increased similarly. How can investors who already… more

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Custom Furniture Printed for Your Home

Steve Streetman | 1 Jul 2021

On February I wrote about 3D printed houses and how they can help to address the affordable housing crisis while also being unique and beautiful works of art. But the… more

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The Risks You Didn’t Consider

Steve Streetman | 1 Jun 2021

Most investors will evaluate potential investments and account for scenarios that would negatively impact their investment returns. They describe this as risk assessment or risk management, though technically it is… more

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Three Reasons to Sell Your Real Estate for Cryptocurrency

Steve Streetman | 1 May 2021

Bitcoin has risen from $6,700 per coin to $58,000 in the past year. That’s an 860 percent annual increase and, frankly, that’s the average for what Bitcoin has done over… more

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Is AI Next in REI Education?

Steve Streetman | 1 Apr 2021

Over the past year, real estate investment (REI) organizations have scrambled to remain relevant and operative as the pandemic has shut down and altered in-person meetings. Mostly gone are the… more

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3-D Printing Technology

Steve Streetman | 1 Feb 2021

Can you build a house in a day? A house that is sturdy, energy efficient, inexpensive, and just flat-out cool? In 2021, the answer is yes. 3-D printing technology has… more

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Lies Your Stockbroker Told You

Steve Streetman | 1 Oct 2020

Whenever I hear a stockbroker saying that you should diversify your portfolio by investing in stocks AND bonds, I’m reminded of the old Blues Brothers movie (the one with John… more

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Create Your Own Note

Steve Streetman | 1 Jul 2020

Good for you! You’ve been investing and you have a nice piece of rental real estate where you’ve built up equity. But you have noticed that the return on that… more

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A Real Risk Assessment

Steve Streetman | 1 Jun 2020

How many of you have heard knowledgeable real estate investors discuss risk? In sober tones they describe “risks” like loss of tenants, market risk, title claims, competition. And their “risk… more

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