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What’s a Good Deal for You? With Joe Homs
Abhi’s guest today, Joe Homs, is a veteran in every aspect of real estate investing; currently, he’s drawn to fixing-and-flipping because he’s found it to be the most profitable form in his area: Orange County, California. But that’s not necessarily the case in other markets around the US, which leads ...
What’s Next for the Original “Brady Bunch” House?
After a fierce bidding war, HGTV walked away with the deed to the old 'Brady Bunch' house used in the 1970s sitcom. The property, located in Studio City, California, was last sold in 1973 for $61,000. “The Brady Bunch” had ended the year before. The property is reportedly the second-most ...
Borrowing Money 101, with Dan Leanna
Dan Leanna, with Recovco Mortgage Management LLC., is on the show to discuss lending and buying correctly. Dan gives great advice for first-time borrowers, such as understanding your market, and he touches on some big mistakes borrowers make, like overpaying for a property. Learn more about Dan and Recovco Mortgage ...
Investment To-Do List, with Noel Christopher
Noel Christopher, SVP of Renters Warehouse, joins us today to discuss your property “to-do” list. Noel talks about doing your homework on the property and getting to know your renters. He gives advice on hiring a team of professionals, including property managers, and understanding how they handle the repairs and ...
Announcing the 2018 Think Realty Honors Finalists
Think Realty is proud to announce its 2018 Think Realty Honors finalists today. The finalists are peer-nominated investors who excel within their industry niches. The winners will be recognized at an award banquet on September 21st at the Westin Buckhead in Atlanta, preceding Think Realty's Conference and Expo on September ...
Out-of-State Mind, with John Wiley
John Wiley, Brand Ambassador for Think Realty, joins the show today and wants to help you in your investment career. He offers insight and advice on how to stay on track so you are doing it the right way — including spreading your investments throughout different cities and municipalities. He ...
Evite Debuts Real Estate Invitations
Electronic invitation website Evite.com recently introduced real estate invitations with themes intended to promote open houses and other industry-related events. The designs, which feature headlines like “Open House,” and “Just Listed,” invite recipients to attend showings for homes. Although most of the designs fall under the website’s “premium” designation, there ...
Investing with Friends, with Laura Chalk
Abhi jumps on the air with a self-described “novice” investor, Laura Chalk from the Affinity Investment Club. Laura talks about how the Affinity Investment Club pools money together to buy a piece of property to renovate as a group, how they found the right deal, and how her perspective has ...
Marketplace Data, with Gary Beasley
Gary Beasley, co-founder and CEO of Roofstock.com, joins us today to discuss the single-family housing market and the options you have for purchasing. His business makes it possible for you to go online and shop for homes without having to be “in-market.” Gary and Abhi want to make sure you ...
The 411 on Real Estate, with Engelo Rumora
Real Estate “Dingo,” Engelo Rumora, joins Abhi to discuss all things real estate. They want you to know it is a long-term commitment and they urge you to work with people who understand what delayed gratification is so you can have success. Discover tips and pointers on some of the ...
Think Realty’s Newest Resident Expert: Shawn Woedl
Title and affiliations: Senior Vice President of National Real Estate Insurance Group (NREIG), former Vice President of CORE Insurance Group, former Vice President of the National Condo and Apartment Insurance Group Courses: • Intro to Risk Management • Protecting Yourself and Your Properties • Insuring Your Fix-and-Flips Experience: Shawn Woedl ...
Keep your Investment, Build your Wealth, with Kevin Ortner
Kevin Ortner, CEO of Renters Warehouse, is back with us to discuss the difference in a short- term gain versus a long-term gain. Kevin helps listeners look past the common stereotype of buying low and selling high, and encourages you to take a different approach to refining and growing your ...
Building Equity in Rehab, with Nate Armstrong
HomeInvest.com Co-Founder, Nate Armstrong, has plenty of golden nuggets for making informed decisions with where and how you purchase your property. Nate discusses the importance of selecting the right property so investors can build equity that will provide monthly income. Properties are being quickly snatched up in this expansion market, ...
Buyers’ Kitchen Preferences are Changing
Current homeowners who are planning to buy a new residence within the next decade say their kitchen preferences are changing. According to southeastern homebuilder Ashton Woods’ research, buyer preferences are shifting away from the dominant all-white kitchen motif. The all-white theme still places second, but buyers are looking for more ...
Insuring your Investment, with Shawn Woedl
Senior Vice President of National Real Estate Insurance Group (NREIG), Shawn Woedl, is with us today to provide knowledge on insurance for investors. Whether your property is a rental, flip, or development, Shawn and his team of agents at NREIG assist you in making an informed decision on the coverage ...
Think Realty Magazine August 2018
+ WHAT'S INSIDE Think Realty | News & Events • Think Realty's Newest Coach: Shawn Woedl Design Point | Renovation Rockstar: Historic Home Yields Hidden Treasures • 3 Countertop Options from the Field Special Focus: Strategy | Sourcing True Success in Housing •How to Identify the Best Secondary Markets for ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Shawn Woedl, Senior Vice President of National Real Estate Insurance Group (NREIG) and a sought-after industry speaker and educator, has been named Think Realty’s newest Resident Expert. His first three courses are “Intro to Risk Management,” “Protecting Yourself and Your Properties,” and “Insuring Your Fix and ...
Finding the Right Tenant, with Ryan Green
Director of Marketing at Apply Connect, Ryan Green is here to inform listeners and Abhi about the importance of tenant screening and safety in the ever-changing technology world. Whether you are a real estate agent, a landlord, or a renter, Apple Connect and their team can supply a database with ...
Cost vs. Value, with Clint Welser
Clint Welser of Laudan Properties spent 15 years in banks working with REO portfolios, and now works on behalf of banks and real estate investors through Lauden. Clint talks to listeners and Abhi about finding value over price for property analysis, following the real estate game, non-performing note purchases, and ...
Do it Yourself: The Basics, with Kevin Ortner
CEO of Renters Warehouse, Kevin Ortner, is back to break down the single family rental market, alongside Abhi. With his 22,000+ owned properties, Kevin gives listeners tips on how to build that wealth for themselves. Abhi and Kevin dive into property management, time management, property inspections, finding the right tenants, ...
Find Your Investing Mindset, with Victor Maas
Victor Maas of the Real Estate Investment Association of San Antonio is in the studio to tell all about his rehab wholesale strategy and where the target markets are. 90% of this business comes from pre-foreclosures, code violations, and referrals. Victor shares the importance of tracking the seller down, negotiating ...
Easy Nationwide Investing, with Jay Triplett
Jay Triplett of Hotel Engine is here to pass the savings on to you. The average person does eight searches on different public hotel platforms to find the best prices, but it doesn’t have to be like this. Jay informs Abhi and listeners on how Hotel Engine can not only ...
Proper Property Management, with Noel Christopher
With Noel Christopher on the line, you just know that he and Abhi are going to dissect the topics real estate investors everywhere will find helpful. Noel is the Senior Vice President of Renters Warehouse, and has been involved in the single-family rental sector for a number of years. He ...
Take the Tech Leap, with Sean Miller
Sean Miller, President of Point Central Technology, appears on the show to talk with Abhi about using technology to improve experiences for both the tenant and yourself, with such things as an advanced thermostat, lock systems, cameras, and water monitors. Point Central Technology has created a platform in which property ...
Thieves Target New-Home Construction
A new construction building boom is usually a good thing these days, but new construction may lead to a booming burglary business as well. The problem is particularly serious in California cities like Roseville, where police are receiving an unusually high volume of reports of theft from new and under-construction ...
