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Government Regulations Account for Nearly One-Third of Multifamily Development Costs
Government regulations make up about a third (32.1%) of the cost of multifamily development, reported the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) this week. In the joint report, nine in 10 multifamily developers said they incur costs from: Delays due to “long approval ...
Don’t Let Travel Deter Your Long-Distance Investments
There are real estate opportunities in nearly every corner of the world today. Luckily, you’re no longer confined to your local area as you might have been 15 or 20 years ago. Online resources and real-time technologies now connect buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants from hundreds or even thousands of ...
Behind the Scenes: Commercial Real Estate Conversion
PROJECT BREAKDOWN Purchased: July 2015 Opening Date: January 2017 Investment: Just under $2 million Payoff: + Corporate campus bringing 65 full-time jobs from ZIP code 38117 to 38122 + Host location for small businesses, church plants, and job trainings + Local area beautification Difficulties encountered: - Upgrading all major systems ...
How to Get Involved, with John Wiley
Brand Ambassador for Think Realty John Wiley joins Abhi on the air to discuss the importance of finding local investors and insights on easy-to-make mistakes in the business. John and Abhi’s conversation covers a variety of topics, including how to take that difficult first leap to becoming involved in the ...
Renovation Rockstar: Panama City A-Frame
Featured investors: Troy and Angela Schuberg, Bliss and Brick Purchase Price: $125,300* List Price: $294,700 Parcel 2 Sale Price: $79,500 ARV: $299,000 Timeframe: ~13 months** Original Details: 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom*** Final Details: 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,920 square feet *The original purchase included an adjoining lot with a garage ...
Buy it Right, with Eddie Wilson
CEO of Affinity Worldwide and Think Realty coach Eddie Wilson jumps on the phone with Abhi to have a meaningful discussion about the most helpful methods of investing. Their conversation covers a full scope of the industry, including tips, formulas, and rules-of-thumb investors should use when making their next deal ...
Capital Strategies to Help You Win, with Dan Leanna
When investors talk about capital, whether it’s borrowing or lending, countless hours of thought, research, and examination go into making the wisest decisions. Dan Leanna of Recovco Mortgage Management, LLC, converses with Abhi to highlight some of the most important aspects of lending and borrowing capital, including streamlining the process, ...
Think Realty Magazine June 2018
+ WHAT'S INSIDE Think Realty | News & Events •Don’t Let Travel Deter Your Long-Distance Investments Design Point | Renovation Rockstar: Panama City A-Frame Commercial Investing | Keeping Complex Housing Issues Simple •Behind the Scenes: Commercial Conversion •Commercial Real Estate Value Factors You See Every Day •When Two Worlds Collide ...
The Best of Think Realty Radio (So Far) Volume 5
Guests include Charles Sells of PIP Group, co-founder of CrestCore Realty, LLC Dan Butler, and Sherman Ragland, Chief Visionary at RealInvestors.com. Topics include tax liens, turnkey alternatives, investing strategies, and more. Don’t forget, you can follow Abhi on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! And follow Think Realty on Twitter and Facebook! ...
Become an Investor, with Shahin Yazdi
Principal Managing Director of George Smith Partners, Shahin Yazdi has a stellar background of investing, including closing over $1B in financing throughout his career. Join Abhi and Shahin as they talk about industry necessities, terminology, and the correct practices for ensuring success and lucrativity as an investor. See how George ...
Borrowing Money for Beginners, with George Flint
Money lending expert and co-CEO of Triumph Capital Partners, George Flint chats with Abhi and gives a hard-money lender’s perspective on the capital borrowing process. Topics include both the good and the bad—how the market’s timetables have shifted, how important transparency is, and what not to do (like going dark ...
You Have Opportunities! With Mike Jansta
Mike Jansta, co-founder and Senior Vice President of Auction.com, knows a thing or two about finding and pulling the trigger on investments that are beneficial for the long-term. He joins Abhi to engage in a meaningful discussion about approaching and acquiring properties in a way that keeps mistakes (and lost ...
Developing a Strategy, with Michael Jordan
Founder and President of Strategy Properties, Inc., Michael Jordan (who swishes deals, not basketballs) is in a real estate of mind as he sits with Abhi to talk about what he’s learned through over 1,500 transactions and nearly 20 years in the real estate industry. Topics include the pros & ...
Read the Market Intuitively, with Carole Ellis
As Editor-in-Chief of Think Realty Magazine, Carole Ellis is privy to all of the latest market information available. With her up-to-date wealth of knowledge and years of real estate experience, she’s able to share her intuitive insights on where the market is today, where it’s heading in the near future, ...
Use Market Data for Smart Decisions, with Harding Easley
Whether it’s single- or multi-family housing, local markets or across the country, seasoned investors and beginners should always realize the power of strong, reliable data. While there’s no such thing as too much data, oftentimes investors can become paralyzed by the wealth of information and are reluctant to make the ...
Real Estate Syndication, with Sam Freshman
Sam Freshman has led a highly successful and lucrative career investing in real estate, especially through syndication. He hangs out with Abhi to share some of his knowledge, and chat about things like bridge loans, how to raise capital for your deals, and which cities are hot right now. Learn ...
The Best of Think Realty Radio (So Far) Volume 4
Guests include Marco Santarelli of Norada Real Estate Investments, Cathy Crowe of All Star Home Group Realty, and Brett Crosby with Peerstreet Financial. Guests touch on topics such as mistakes REIs make, buying properties remotely, and vetting parties involved in a loan ...
Smart Capital v. Dumb Capital, with Scott Thurman
Scott brings his extensive real estate experience to Think Realty Radio in this educational interview covering the topics investors need to know about in the money-lending world. Abhi and Scott discuss matters such as HUD financing, loans, and the current state of housing markets across the country. For more information ...
The Best of Think Realty Radio (So Far) Volume 3
Featured guests include David Greenberger from My1031Place.com, CEO of Investability Solutions Dennis Cisterna, & Best Ever podcast host Joe Fairless (JoeFairless.com). Topics include finding deals, the 1031 Exchange, and why property management matters ...
Think Realty Deepens Partnership with OwnAmerica
Affinity Worldwide recently made an equity invesment in OwnAmerica. The purchase deepens the partnership with OwnAmerica and two of Affinity Worldwide’s real estate-related entities, Think Realty and National Real Estate Insurance Group. The terms of the investment were not disclosed. OwnAmerica is a leading platform that operates a national marketplace for Single Family ...
Leave Your Children with Options—Not Debt, with James Wachob
Long-time real estate investor James Wachob explains how to confidently build your portfolio by finding and buying good rentals on a consistent basis, allowing you to grow as an investor and provide financial security for generations. Get in touch with James Wachob at ThinkMemphisRealEstate.com. ...
US Embassy Tbilisi to bring American NASCAR driver, Jennifer Jo Cobb, to Georgia
Jennifer Jo Cobb will take her first lap as an international speaker. The U.S. Embassy Tbilisi will host Cobb from May 26 to June 2. Throughout the week, she will speak in multiple locations to groups of female and male leaders about empowerment, leadership, entrepreneurship, overcoming personal obstacles and the benefits ...
Fixing & Flipping for Freshmen, with Matt Rodak
House-flipping expert Matt Rodak dialogues with Abhi to cover everything involved in fixing & flipping houses—from funding, lending, and borrowing, to the helpful role technology plays and the financial efficacy of all the possible REI routes that 2018 has to offer. To find out more information about Matt Rodak or ...
The Best of Think Realty Radio (So Far) Volume 2
Handpicked selections from conversations featuring guests including Linda Libertori from MyLandlordHelper, CEO and founder of OwnAmerica Greg Rand, and Michael Miller with 5 Arch Funding. Topics include common landlord mistakes, funding, and insurance ...
Generate Win-Win Situations with John Wiley
Think Realty “superstar” and Brand Ambassador John Wiley explains his thought process behind transitioning his personal real estate portfolio from owning and managing properties to being more lease option- & contract for deed-centric. John has discovered this approach lends itself to involve less drama, more money-making, and a better ROI ...
