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Tips for a 1031 Exchange

Tips for a 1031 Exchange

A 1031 exchange is any large investor’s secret weapon, but you’ll want to be sure to use it even if you’re just getting started. When buying and selling homes, the IRS always wants its slice of the pie in the form of tax. Although a 1031 exchange can be tricky ...
Think Realty Magazine April 2021

Think Realty Magazine April 2021

+ WHAT'S INSIDE Investor Stories |  Contributor Corner Featuring Steve Streetman • Former Teacher Turns to Real Estate • Presidents' Circle Fundamentals |  The Right Real Estate Investment Instructors • Profiting from Real Estate Syndication • Five Strange Facts About IRAs • Commercial Review • Extend Your Capabilities with Property ...
April 2021 Commercial Review

April 2021 Commercial Review

+ WHAT'S INSIDE Commercial Review |  Commercial Real Estate Post-COVID • Protecting Multifamily Investments • Suburbanization Unveils Growth Opportunities • Using Data to Drive Self-Storage Acquisitions ...
Voices of Reason: Managing Your Real Estate Business During Covid-19

Voices of Reason: Managing Your Real Estate Business During Covid-19

| Webinar | Operations
02:53:03 | The current Coronavirus situation is unlike anything we have experienced in our lifetime. And while some of you are enthusiastic for positive opportunities, others are concerned and anxious. Regardless of which side of the emotional fence you’re on (and it might change daily), Think Realty and the American ...
What To Consider When Buying Your First Home

What To Consider When Buying Your First Home

| Article | Fundamentals, Operations
Finally! The moment you’ve been waiting for! You are ready to buy your first home. You’ve planned your finances well and saved for some time to be able to make a big purchase. However, it can be intimidating buying your first home, as you don’t have any experience in the ...
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How to Invest in Real Estate Debt Funds

| Article | Funding, Operations
Real estate debt funds gained popularity during the 2008 financial crisis. Essentially, debt funds link borrowers, who tend to be developers, to short-term capital to finance their construction projects. Real estate debt funds have in the recent past been experiencing rising interest from investors. The strong competition is leading to ...
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Types of Loans Available to Texans and Others

| Article | Funding, Operations
Borrowed money can be utilized for a variety of things, from buying an engagement ring to funding your business dream. However, with the various types of loans available to Texans and others, which one is the best option for what purpose? Here’s a quick look at a few types of ...
Tax Benefits of Investing in Real Estate

Tax Benefits of Investing in Real Estate

| Article | Funding, Operations
Real estate investment is one of the most lucrative investment options available. The industry has created countless millionaires since time immemorial. In fact, many financial experts rank real estate as the best investment to get the highest return on investment (ROI). This is also backed by many studies that have ...
How to Prepare for Millennial Homebuyers

How to Prepare for Millennial Homebuyers

The pandemic has pushed more millennials into searching for a home earlier than they had anticipated. In its third annual Millennial homebuyer survey, Clever Real Estate asked 1,000 people who are planning to purchase a home in the next year about their hopes, anxieties, and the compromises they’re willing to ...
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Is Investing in Rental Properties Worth the Risk?

Rental properties can provide a way to supplement your income and over time can lead to your only source of income. However, as with any investment, there are some risks. Listed below are a few pros and cons to owning rental properties. Fixer Upper If you’re investing in real estate ...
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Software and Its Role in the Real Estate Industry

If you work in the real estate industry, you’re aware of the many types of software that can help you work in a more efficient and productive manner. And when you do that, your chance of success goes through the roof. With that in mind, a growing number of real ...
Types of Investments That Do Well in a Recession

Types of Investments That Do Well in a Recession

| Article | Market & Trends
When the market is performing well and investors are enjoying monetary benefits from their investments, it can be easy to forget that what goes up can also come back down. The Covid-19 pandemic has greatly affected all industries and many experts have predicted a financial downturn in the offing. While ...
Think Realty Magazine March 2021

Think Realty Magazine March 2021

+ WHAT'S INSIDE Investor Stories |  Presidents' Circle Featuring Bruce and Stephanie Petersen • Success Story • Contributor Corner Featuring Lorraine Beato Fundamentals |  Corporate Transparency and Real Estate • Building a More Diverse Industry • Investor Review • Tax Return Mistakes • Hard Money Loans Demystified Investor Review |  ...
How You Can Benefit from Common Living

How You Can Benefit from Common Living

Food, water, clothing, and shelter are indeed the necessary foundations of survival, and more and more people are looking at creative ways to find a place to rent and live.  In cities far and wide, finding affordable places to live has become difficult.  Between impacts from the recent pandemic to ...
Understanding How Mortgage Companies Use Your Credit Report

Understanding How Mortgage Companies Use Your Credit Report

| Article | Fundamentals, Funding
Most people interested in purchasing real estate don’t have the cash to do so alone. Although there are several ways to acquire money, obtaining a mortgage is the most common. If approved, a loan covers the cost of the home. While a home loan makes it easier to secure a ...
Sellers Boasting Biggest Profits Since 2007

Increasing Small Business Profits

| Article | Operations
The pandemic had a negative impact on almost every aspect of the economy, particularly for small business owners. Sadly, many had to close their doors forever. The good news is if you survived, there are ways to improve your profit margin and have financial success in the new year.  Overhead ...
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5 Housing Trends to Watch for in 2021

| Article | Market & Trends
The 2020 pandemic shook the real estate industry, but the market will rebound as the economy strengthens. If your next move is in housing, it may not be easy to decide as you don't know the industry trends. Just because the pandemic has affected the world does not mean people ...
Free Webinar! How to Tap a Brand New Hidden Lead Source and Turn 33% of Them Into Deals… WITHOUT Marketing

Free Webinar! How to Tap a Brand New Hidden Lead Source and Turn 33% of Them Into Deals… WITHOUT Marketing

Think Realty is providing you with another FREE WEBINAR! On March 24th at 1PM (CST), Phillip Vincent from Mom's House will be speaking about how to tap a brand new hidden lead source and turn 33% of them into deals… WITHOUT cold calling, Facebook ads, or spending a single dime ...
RE-Focus: Proper Communication as a Leader

RE-Focus: Proper Communication as a Leader

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New for Premium Members! Each month, CEO Eddie Wilson will host RE-Focus, a video call in which he will share insights and captivating content followed by a Q&A session. It’s your chance to have a one-on-one experience with Think Realty’s CEO where you will be inspired and empowered on your ...
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How to Sell a House Fast

| Article | Fundamentals, Operations
Selling a house can be a long and stressful process, which is why we wanted to make it easier for you. We’ve outlined some of our best ideas to help you achieve your sale faster than before, as well as a few ideas to increase your value too! Check your ...
RE-Focus: Must-Have Systems & Processes That Will Push You Toward Success in 2021

RE-Focus: Must-Have Systems & Processes That Will Push You Toward Success in 2021

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New for Premium Members! Each month, CEO Eddie Wilson hosts RE-Focus, a video call in which he will share insights and captivating content followed by a Q&A session. It’s your chance to have a one-on-one experience with Think Realty’s CEO where you will be inspired and empowered on your REI ...
When Can You Break a Lease?

When Can You Break a Lease?

| Article | Fundamentals
Breaking a lease with a tenant should be a last resort for landlords — you might end up defending a lawsuit, and replacing a tenant always costs money. Sometimes, however, it’s necessary to terminate a lease early if: The tenant violates one or more provisions of the lease The unit ...
New Access Control Solutions Changing Real Estate

New Access Control Solutions Changing Real Estate

| Article | Market & Trends
Historically, the real estate sector has been slow to see a major disparity between changing consumer demands. Which ultimately meant not much needed to shift internally for progression and success. Now, however, the volatility of the world we live in no longer allows this luxury. Although counterintuitive for most, it’s ...
Think Realty Magazine February 2021

Think Realty Magazine February 2021

+ WHAT'S INSIDE Investor Stories |  Company Spotlight: Pacaso • Presidents' Circle Featuring Damon Riehl Fundamentals |  Linking Real Estate and Business with Social Media • The Pros and Cons of Tech in Real Estate • Workflow Automation • Real Estate Investing Tech Stack Guide Investor Review |  Chicago Housing ...
Learning Curves

Learning Curves

| Article | Profiles
Before he even finished high school, Greg Slaughter knew he would have a career in real estate. What he didn’t know then, is that he would achieve success as a real estate investor alongside his future wife. Greg and Kim Slaughter have been operating a real estate investing business almost ...