REI Fundamentals
Whether you're pre- first deal or a seasoned professional, explore the foundational knowledge upon which real estate investment success is built.
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REI Fundamentals
Whether you're pre- first deal or a seasoned professional, explore the foundational knowledge upon which real estate investment success is built.
Back To: All Topics | Operations
Turn uncertainty into advantage with the right systems. If you’ve been in the real estate game long enough, you’ve learned how to ride the waves. You’ve seen booms inflate confidence and downturns reveal what’s been held together with duct tape and denial. But what separates you from the investors who ...
Find Your Next Deal for Far Below Market Value
Foreclosure properties offer larger margins, but be mindful of the risks. Whether you’re a homebuyer or real estate investor, foreclosure properties offer you the opportunity to purchase real estate at below-market prices. You can potentially save thousands of dollars, and this process often provides immediate equity and excellent investment potential ...
Cut Taxes With Short-Term Rentals
Don’t forget to account for these savings when determining your ROI for different holding strategies. It is difficult to find deals that cashflow or offer a decent ROI in many markets. In addition, some markets are saturated with rentals, which puts downward pressure on occupancy and rents, forcing property owners ...
Ditch the Annual Plan: Win the Year in 12 Weeks
When you condense your timeline, you eliminate excuses and see real progress, faster. According to the book “The 12 Week Year” by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington, having yearly goals doesn’t work because a year is too long to focus on. We tell ourselves stories during the year as ...
Empire-Building Starts with Design
Success isn’t just about numbers—it’s about how well your brand, properties, and processes align. When you think of real estate investment, design might not be the first thing that comes to mind. You’re likely focused on market trends, financial projections, and operational efficiencies. Yet design is a crucial factor that ...
Stop Trying to Anticipate the Market
Instead, diversify your capital and dial into a stable volume vs. margin strategy. As Oscar Wilde once said, “expect the unexpected.” This phrase eloquently encapsulates the private real estate market. Striking the right balance between flexibility and rigidity is crucial. A firm foundation of sound business practices ensures successful underwriting, ...
Maximize Profits, Minimize Uncertainty
A well-designed business operating system ensures data-driven decisions. Staying ahead of market trends and making informed decisions are the hallmarks of a successful investor. If you feel like you’re constantly playing catch-up or making decisions based on gut instinct rather than data, it’s time to reevaluate how you operate. Enter ...
Here’s how to lose friends and de-influence people like a pro! Marketing. It’s the lifeblood of your business. The thing that drives growth and sustainability. That opens doors and gets people excited about your brand. You’ve heard it all before. Let’s do a little experiment and flip the script. Let’s ...
Build a Sustainable Edge with a Business Operating System
Align sustainability with your operating system to create measurable results, reduce costs, and help future-proof your investment portfolio. As a real estate investor, you’ve likely noticed the growing buzz around sustainability. From eco-conscious tenants to government incentives for green development, the push for sustainable practices isn’t just a trend—it’s a ...
Flip the Script on Sustainability
Eco-friendly is not enough: a look at housing sustainability to set the stage for affordable homes. When we hear the word sustainability we think of environmental sustainability, which is undoubtedly important. But it’s not the only sustainability game in town. In fact, for people who cannot afford housing, it maybe ...
Transform Affordable Housing Challenges Into Opportunities
A robust business operating system can provide guidance to achieve economic growth and community development. Affordable housing has become one of the most pressing issues in many communities worldwide. As real estate costs soar and wage growth lags, the need for affordable housing solutions is greater than ever. Whether you’re ...
Video Should Dominate Your Marketing
But don’t take our word for it—rely on the data. Marketing is all about making the right impact. Whether you’re a local realtor, a small business, or a major player in the game, you know that exposure is everything. And yet, one of the most overlooked aspects of this? Video ...
Be Your Own Housing Affordability Advocate
Educate your yourself and your clients to decrease expenses and achieve housing goals. Although housing affordability is an issue across the country, there are solutions. Here are seven questions to help you make housing more affordable for you and your clients: Can you change where you live? Do you buy ...
Overcome Approval Hurdles in Affordable Housing Development
By engaging early, developers can meet regulatory requirements and keep projects on track. Navigating the conditions of approval (COAs) is one of the most crucial and often challenging aspects of bringing an affordable housing project to fruition. These conditions, imposed by local governments and planning authorities, outline the requirements a ...
Think Realty Podcast #333 – Are You Leaving Money on the Table With Your Investments?
Tax strategies may seem complicated, but missing out on them could cost you thousands! Eddie sat down with Matt Chancey, a Florida-based tax expert who has dedicated his career to helping real estate investors unlock hidden financial benefits. They chat about if Matt is bullish or bearish on multifamily properties ...
Using a Business Operating System to Navigate Industry Trends
The Empire Operating System Equips Real Estate Investors To Capitalize On Industry Trends And Optimize Operations For Success Real estate investment is an ever-evolving landscape that demands staying ahead of industry trends to be successful. Leveraging a systematic approach like the Empire Operating System can help you navigate these changes ...
Think Realty Podcast #326 – Tax Planning Boring? Think Again – It Could Save You Thousands!
Ever wondered why taxes are the biggest expense in real estate? Did you know it's also the key to making more money? Eddie sat down with Hubert Johnson from Guardian Tax Law, PLLC to dive into asset protection, tax law, and how these 'boring' topics are the most exciting tools ...
How to Thrive in Today’s Market with Greg Slaughter
00:42:07 | What do the most successful people do that allows them to thrive while most simply survive? Discover the six steps they implement that if executed in proper order will fast track your success in both business & life. Other Replays for this Event ...
The 10 “commandments,” or disciplines, for designing a successful day. What should you consider in your daily plan in order to win? There’s been a lot said on the topic of designing our days to include strategic disciplines. The key is to make these daily disciplines a habit. If you ...
+Interview with Greg Slaughter
00:58:00 | In this flagship Plus interview, Think Realty CEO Eddie Wilson interviews Greg Slaughter, the Founder and Executive Director of Strive2Thrive Academy. Strive2Thrive provides entrepreneurs with skills, strategies, and systems to thrive and achieve their dreams faster then they can imagine in both business and every area of life ...
Think Realty Podcast #308 – My First Deal Was a Grand Slam, and It Was the Absolute Worst!
Most investors remember their first investment as a learning experience, but for Adonis Lockett, his first investment was a grand slam… and he said it was the worst! Eddie chatted with Adonis about how he left his full-time job as a rocket scientist to pursue real estate and how his ...
Think Realty Podcast #305 – Thrive Without Sacrifice!
Don’t get stuck on the hamster wheel, you CAN have financial freedom and you can have it SOONER than you think! Eddie Wilson sat down with our Resident Expert, Greg Slaughter, to discuss his latest project, Strive2Thrive Academy, and how he is living after systemizing his personal and professional life ...
Six Ways to Add Value to the Community as a Real Estate Professional
Real estate professionals not only provide safe and attractive homes and offices but also improve property values and contribute to the community by paying taxes. We often read headlines about greedy landlords, evictions, and record lack of affordable housing. In spite of those headlines, real estate experts make significant contributions ...
Being able to tap into a network of people who have more experience and knowledge than you can boost your success. Anyone who has spent time in real estate knows just how valuable relationships are. Growing your business and expanding your portfolio takes connections. Do you have the connections to ...
Understanding Mechanic’s Liens
Understanding how lien rights work and how to accurately track lien documentation is essential for developers. Most real estate developers and investors have at least a basic understanding of what a mechanic’s lien is and that contractor’s lien rights can pose a financial risk to a project, if not properly ...
