October 2018 Archives | Think Realty

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AI and Deep Learning Help Solve the Big Data Puzzle for Real Estate

Brad McDaniel | 6 Nov 2018

Real estate is an industry that is undergoing drastic changes. A big data revolution is on the horizon. This massive industry that boasts an annual revenue of $235 billion with… more

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Renovation Spotlight: Full-Speed Flipping

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 3 Nov 2018

Jamie Wooley’s most recent deal is a 2,000-square-foot Texas home that she made over from the foundation up in just over two months. “We had to do basically everything to… more

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Note Investing Opportunity Abounds in Specialized Real Estate Notes

W.J. Mencarow | 2 Nov 2018

The seller carry back note market is thriving, and that spells opportunity for note investors. A study of the latest data shows that even though there is a slight drop… more

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How to Remove the Cigarette Smell From a House

Think Realty | 31 Oct 2018

Smoking cigarettes inside may be the single best way to tank your home value short of deliberate vandalism. According to a recent study released by Realtor.com, smoking cigarettes in a… more

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Seasonal Steps to Protect Investors, Avoid Financial Loss

BreAnn Stephenson | 30 Oct 2018

Fall and winter are two of the most punishing seasons on your property, so getting an early start is crucial. Though the U.S. boasts a variety of climates, the chief… more

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7 Must-Have Apps for Real Estate Investors

Jenna Heneghan | 29 Oct 2018

Real estate investors are constantly on the go, and the majority do not have an official company office space to use as home base. That means, for most, their cell… more

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4 Ways to Finance Buy-and-Hold Real Estate

Andrew Syrios | 26 Oct 2018

The biggest problem most new investors face is figuring out how to finance their real estate investments. This is especially true when they want to get into buy-and-hold investments, which… more

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4 Things Jamie Wooley Wishes Every New Investor Knew

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 25 Oct 2018

“One of the deals I learned the most from was also one of my biggest losses,” Jamie Wooley admitted ruefully. “It was a historic renovation (images top and below), so… more

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“Flipping” Between Short- and Long-Term Rental Strategy

Daniela Andreevska | 24 Oct 2018

Vacation homes and other short-term rentals are becoming increasingly popular as investors realize the opportunity these assets represent in terms of high returns. However, some of the requirements for high… more

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How to Invest with a Downturn in Mind

Samuel Freshman | 23 Oct 2018

For the past three years, I’ve been warning investors: “If you buy something now, it will be worth less sometime in the next three years because a recession is coming.”… more

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