November 2018 Archives | Think Realty

Investor Voices

A Much-Needed Change in Mortgage Lending Practices

Marco Santarelli | 27 Dec 2018

The opinions stated in this article are solely those of the author. The Issue: In nearly all cases, investors cannot finance more than 10 properties (including their primary residence) simultaneously… more

Doing Business

Breaking Down the Networking Process to Meet “Big Players” in Real Estate

Samuel Freshman | 24 Dec 2018

In real estate, it’s common to hear people say, “Your network is your net worth” and other one-liners that basically show how important is is to make connections. A good… more

Doing Business

Innovative Real Estate Investing

Rich Fettke | 23 Dec 2018

This is not your grandparents’ real estate world. Bold ideas and disruptive technology are transforming the way we do business, and the real estate industry is no exception. Business as… more

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Investor Voices

The Dangers of the “Overnight Success” Myth

Andrew Syrios | 22 Dec 2018

The four dastardly words, “became an overnight success,” have perverted the expectations of far too many entrepreneurs, including real estate investors, for far too long. Entrepreneurship is not a sprint,… more

Industry Trends

Changing Seasons of Investment Opportunity

Jeff Tennyson | 19 Dec 2018

In the Carolinas, fall is always one of my favorite seasons. We’re recharged from vacations and school breaks and feel some relief from the heat and humidity. The fall promises… more

InsightInvesting Strategies Doing Business

Renovation Rockstar: Layers of History in Kansas City

Think Realty | 4 Dec 2018

Project Notes: Built in 1890 4 bedrooms/4 bathrooms 3,010 square feet Original floors and staircase Kitchen with 12-foot ceilings Purchase Price: $122,000 Rehab & Carrying Costs: $200,000 Appraised Value After… more

Insight Doing Business

5 Things to Consider Before a Home Giveaway

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 30 Nov 2018

It’s as much a part of the season as mistletoe and silver bells. The annual home giveaway season starts just after Halloween when Christmas lights and holiday dazzle show up… more

InsightInvesting Strategies Case Studies

Short-Term Rental Market Case Study: Niagara Falls, NY

Daniela Andreevska | 29 Nov 2018

Case to be made: Niagara Falls, New York, is a profitable location for an Airbnb rental property. Data points to analyze: Short-term rental cap rate Attraction points for visitors Local… more

Industry Trends

The True Cost of Homeownership in 2018

Think Realty | 28 Nov 2018

2018 has been a banner year for homeowners in many regards. For example, cumulatively homeowners gained nearly $1 trillion in home equity in the first half of the year alone.… more

Insight Industry Trends

Real Estate Market Spotlight: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 27 Nov 2018

Grand Rapids, Michigan, has recently received an ambitious title: “A Grand Investment.” The label, derived from an ongoing series of studies and articles commissioned and created by a local “destination… more

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