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
Real estate investing is a wonderful way to improve your financial future and earn financial freedom. Unfortunately, there is a lot of bias and uninformed thinking that goes into real estate education. For example, how investors choose to focus on “good” tenants verses “bad” tenants can have a significant impact ...
Think Realty Podcast #195 – The Business (Not Job) Mindset
Are you treating your business as a hobby? Have you found yourself in a feast or famine situation more than once? If you’re stuck in the grind of day-to-day work and haven’t realized real estate freedom, then this show is for you! Learn mistakes to avoid, responsibilities to delegate, and ...
Asset-Based Loans for Beginners
Are you interested in getting started in real estate investment? Or are you an experienced investor looking for alternative loan options? Then asset-based loans might be right for you! An asset-based line of credit uses your real estate as collateral, making them a great option for investors who might not ...
Tech That Makes It Easy to Track Marketing ROI
“You can’t manage what isn’t measured.” My business coach was attempting to convince me it was worth the time and effort to track KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) for my marketing to motivated sellers. How is Your Marketing Performing Right Now? Can you answer this question in a factual way? Or ...
7 Maintenance Problems Every Landlord Can Encounter & How to Deal with Them
As a landlord, you’ll encounter many maintenance problems at some point. Leaky faucets, clogged pipes, faulty wiring, heating or air conditioning problems, burnt out light bulbs - these are just a few of them. Fortunately, the most common issues are usually the easiest to fix. In this article, you’ll find ...
The Ultimate Guide to Passive Income
If someone promises that you’ll make money while putting absolutely no effort, then well, there is a high chance that they aren’t entirely truthful. You might have heard that some of your friends are making a living out of a passive income, but let us assure you that to reap ...
Why Should You Study An Engineering Degree?
If you're talented and want to play a role in the next phase of technological advancements, an engineering degree will provide you with a platform to show your creative spark! Just like any other degree, enrolling in an engineering course has its cons and pros. However, they can vary, depending ...
If you’re new to real estate investing, you’ve probably discovered that it’s not as easy to break into as, say, the stock market. There is no Robinhood for rental property, and you can’t start with just $1. But there is a way to get your foot in the door — ...
It's rare to find anyone describing moving to a new home as "fun." In fact, that's the last word you would expect. It’s not one that would come to mind before, during, and after a move. Distress about moving even occurs when people move to their dream home. When you ...
How to Become a Successful Real Estate Agent in California
Real estate is one of the most lucrative businesses one can invest in. It has good returns, and the more you practice, the higher your commission. However, one of the things you need to remember is that it takes time to build a career in real estate. It is not ...
How to Find an Investment-Minded Real Estate Agent
There are many ways to find good deals. You can send out letters to potentially motivated sellers, build up an online presence with SEO marketing, scout FSBOs on Craigslist and other sites, network with wholesalers or become a real estate agent yourself and look through the MLS for potential deals ...
What You Need To Know About House-Flipping
It’s funny how reality tv shows about flipping houses reflect very little about the actual process and outcome. You see a happily married couple secure a home for a steal, invest money into fixing it up, then sell the property for thousands of dollars in profit. Think about it for ...
10 Home Projects to Improve Your Kitchen
Are you satisfied with the way your kitchen looks like? If not, then do not worry. You are not the only one. Many people have trouble planning out their kitchen and tend to either make it look way too cramped or disorganized. Fortunately, there is a solution to this problem! ...
7 Tips for Keeping Your Roof in Top Shape
The roof is one of the most important parts of any house. After all, it serves as a barrier against hail, ice, snow, and rain, as well as branches and debris. Unfortunately, it is not indestructible, and if you want it to serve its purpose for many years to come, ...
Top 6 Cost-Effective Home Improvement Projects
Do you want to make your home a better place to live but feel like you do not have enough money to do that? If that is the case, then you are not the only one. Many people out there give up on home improvement projects out of fear of ...
Top 8 Things That You Should Do After Buying a House
Buying a house is a costly and time-consuming process. First of all, you need to determine what you are looking for and find a few houses for sale that suit your needs. Thanks to the internet, you can do that with ease. You just have to start googling things like ...
10 Tech Savvy Garage Security Tips to Make Your Home Safer
Although not many people believe it, your garage is one of the most important parts of your house - it stores your car, as well as other, often expensive items, and many people tend to use it to enter the living area more often than the front door. However, it ...
On the Radar: Want Success? Focus on Chocolate
Sam wants to be a real estate investor. He attentively shows up to every local investor meeting, has a vision board, knows his “why,” opened an LLC, and even launched a motivated seller website. Every weekend, he selects a new neighborhood to walk while listening to real estate podcasts on ...
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 three-day live bootcamps, the annual conferences in vacation spots like Las Vegas and Orlando, and even the REIA meetings at ...
What To Consider When Buying Your First Home
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 ...
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 ...
How to Keep Maintenance Costs Down in Your Rental Property
Buying that first investment property can be a strange experience. Most people approach their own home with a “whatever it takes” attitude. Leaking pipe? Pay whatever plumber can get there fastest—no matter the cost. With a rental property, you suddenly have to think about things like your return on investment ...
Understanding How Mortgage Companies Use Your Credit Report
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 ...
Building a More Diverse Industry
In real estate, women make up 64 percent of realtors. This would make you think gender parity isn’t an issue. Yet a look at executive-level positions tells a different story. For instance, 25 percent of the Urban Land Institute’s members are women, but they make up only 14 percent of ...
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 ...
