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How Mineral Rights Work

How Mineral Rights Work

Understanding mineral rights can open your eyes to their benefits. Curious about mineral rights? Read on to learn more about how they work and the benefits of owning them. Mineral Rights: An Example Mineral rights work like this: Let’s say you own some 128 mineral acres in the middle of ...
The Power of a Good Mentor

The Power of a Good Mentor

| Jeff Roth | Article | Operations
Working with a good mentor not only helps you succeed but also raises the entire real estate investing industry. When I started my real estate investing career, there were no YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok videos, much less the internet’s easy access to on-demand real estate news and education. I know ...
Understanding the Funding Game Players—and Changing the Paradigm as a Real Estate Professional

Understanding the Funding Game Players—and Changing the Paradigm as a Real Estate Professional

| Merrill Chandler | Article | Funding
If you are going to master the Funding Game, you have to know who it is you’re playing with. The truth is funding is a game—one with the highest of stakes and where survival is paramount. Among the three crucial survival strategies lenders use to safeguard their interests, one particular ...
Best Intangible Features You Need to Attract Tenants

Best Intangible Features You Need to Attract Tenants

As a property owner, you already know that getting and keeping your rental property in good condition is one of the best ways to achieve long-term profitability. But other than a clean and well-kept property, there are a few intangible features you can offer that might help you attract higher ...
Think Realty Podcast #304 – What’s Next?

Think Realty Podcast #304 – What’s Next?

| Eddie Wilson | Podcast | Funding
What does the future look like in the current market? We don’t have a crystal ball, but Eddie sat down with John Santilli, Chief Revenue Officer at Rehab Financial Group, to discuss how he is feeling about the current marketplace, how it will affect the private lending industry and what ...
1031 Exchanges for Mineral Rights

1031 Exchanges for Mineral Rights

Understanding tax deferral tools like 1031 exchanges can help you get the most from your mineral rights investment. Can a Section 1031 exchange be used for mineral rights? Contrary to commonly held beliefs, yes—it can be used to exchange mineral rights in most cases. There are, however, a few things ...
Door Design Decision

Door Design Decision

Your choice of cabinet doors will have a big impact on the overall design of any kitchen or bathroom design. Shaker? Raised panel? Recessed panel? It may feel like cabinet door styles are endless, but choosing the one that ties your overall design together is a vitally important design decision ...
Think Realty Podcast #303 – Streamline Your Business for the 21st Century

Think Realty Podcast #303 – Streamline Your Business for the 21st Century

  So many people say that “old school” is the best way to get things done, and while that could be true for some, landlords need things to be easier in their lives! Eddie chatted with Krista Reuther, Senior Content Marketing Writer at TurboTenant, about Turbo Tenant and how it ...
What to Look for in a Property Management Company

What to Look for in a Property Management Company

Managing a rental property is a full time job, and for those property owners who desire a little more free time, hiring a residential property management company is an excellent way to take some of the burden of rental ownership off of your shoulders. There are a number of companies ...
Think Realty Magazine March/April 2024

Think Realty Magazine March/April 2024

+WHAT'S INSIDE Cover Story | Key Factors for a Successful 2024 Design | Door Design Decision Funding | Financing Your Real Estate Investment: Debt vs. Equity • Understanding the Funding Game Players—and Changing the Paradigm as a Real Estate Professional Investment Strategy | 1031 Exchanges for Mineral Rights • How Mineral Rights Work • ...
Rent Prices vs. Income: 4 Major Problems Renters Face and What’s Next for the Market

Rent Prices vs. Income: 4 Major Problems Renters Face and What’s Next for the Market

Home prices have skyrocketed in recent years, locking many out of the housing market. With the prospect of buying a home more daunting than ever, many Americans are choosing to rent rather than buy. Yet rent prices have also increased steadily over the past few years, making housing affordability an ...
Think Realty Podcast #302 – Work Smarter, Not Harder!

Think Realty Podcast #302 – Work Smarter, Not Harder!

We always hear, “work smarter, not harder”, so are you aware of a program that can streamline your real estate portfolio? Eddie sat down with David Spooner from Innago to get an overview of Innago and what the benefits of the software are. They chat about what the greatest barrier ...
Navigating Regulatory Changes: A Guide for Real Estate Investors

Navigating Regulatory Changes: A Guide for Real Estate Investors

Smart investors know they’re not just up against the market. They’re also up against the regulatory environment. Regulators aren’t the enemy, but the evolving regulatory environment does demand very close attention. Ignorance isn’t an excuse. Investors who find themselves out of compliance with new regulations can face very steep penalties ...
Make Your Next Renovation a Real Splash!

Make Your Next Renovation a Real Splash!

Whether you're building a new kitchen or renovating an old one, you will enhance any kitchen design with your choice of backsplash. With kitchens earning upward of 70%-80% of ROI when selling a home, making sure your next kitchen renovation is a splash is a real must! That’s “splash” as ...
Think Realty Podcast #302 – A Horizon Year

Think Realty Podcast #302 – A Horizon Year

2023 was a rough year for a lot of people, but it seems like 2024 is a horizon year where most people are looking into brand new opportunities. Eddie sat down with Brandon Cobb from HBG Capital to get his thoughts on if we’re in a transitional place in the ...
Investing in Community Amenities: Enhancing Property Values and Tenant Retention

Investing in Community Amenities: Enhancing Property Values and Tenant Retention

When you own real estate and manage tenants, you have two choices. You can treat your property solely as a business transaction, setting and collecting rent and resigning yourself to tenants who cycle in and out as if through a revolving door, or you can take it upon yourself to ...
Prepare for the Busy Rental Period to Shorten Vacancies

Prepare for the Busy Rental Period to Shorten Vacancies

During the winter months, many properties see their lowest rental rates, negatively affecting the overall cashflow for the owner. In some areas, rain and snow have also taken their toll on the property, leaving it less favorable going into the busiest rental season. Leasing the property in this condition could ...
15 Interior Design Styles for Your Rental

15 Interior Design Styles for Your Rental

Your rental home is an investment that requires attention long after closing day. Whether you plan to use the house as a vacation rental or a long-term rental property, consumers are more discerning than ever before. They’re searching for functional spaces that are attractive and consistent from room to room ...
Think Realty Podcast #301 – Greetings From Arizona!

Think Realty Podcast #301 – Greetings From Arizona!

If you haven’t heard, we’re taking our Think Realty Conference and Expo to Phoenix, Arizona this March! We wanted to get some insight into Arizona so Eddie sat down with Michael Del Prete, Executive Director of AZREIA (the largest U.S. Real Estate Investors Association) to discuss what exactly a REIA ...
How Real Estate Can Create Positive Social and Commercial Outcomes

How Real Estate Can Create Positive Social and Commercial Outcomes

Thinking creatively about workforce housing, attainable housing, and transitional housing in communities can satisfy more than commercial goals. It’s important for real estate professionals to stay on top of the latest trends in the industry. But discerning what has staying power from a flash-in-the-pan fad can be a tough task ...
4  Pros and Cons of Investing in an Airbnb vs. a Traditional Rental

4  Pros and Cons of Investing in an Airbnb vs. a Traditional Rental

Real estate investors are always on the lookout for their next big venture. With occupancy rates soaring, now may seem like a good time to invest in an Airbnb. What's the difference between investing in an Airbnb versus a traditional rental? It all boils down to four main factors, each ...
How Real Estate Investing Contributes to Communities

How Real Estate Investing Contributes to Communities

| John Santilli | Article | Operations
Real estate investing is not just about financial gains, it’s also about positively impacting the communities in which the properties are located. Real estate investing is not just about making profits. It also significantly impacts the communities in which the properties are located. From increasing property values to creating jobs ...
Preparing for Long-Term Financing of Single-Family Residential Rentals

Preparing for Long-Term Financing of Single-Family Residential Rentals

| Damon Riehl | Article | Funding
An article series on navigating the private lending world Investing in single-family residential rentals can be lucrative, providing a steady stream of income and long-term financial stability. However, securing the right financing for these properties requires careful preparation and strategic planning. This beginner’s guide will explore the essential steps investors ...
How I Turned $500 into a Real Estate Fortune!

How I Turned $500 into a Real Estate Fortune!

Focusing on quarter-acre vacant lots in resort communities was the game-changer. When I started out over 20 years ago, I had just $500 to invest. But I quickly realized I could parlay that modest sum into controlling properties worth far more. How? By focusing on inexpensive quarter-acre buildable vacant lots ...
How to Make Your Money Work in Three Places at the Same Time!

How to Make Your Money Work in Three Places at the Same Time!

00:32:58 | In this informational webinar, Tom Laune explainins his Bulletproof Wealth® System. Tom has helped investors all over the country, including Think Realty Founder, Eddie Wilson, to grow wealth with asset protection, tax advantages and more! To schedule a call with Tom, visit www.BulletProofWealth.info/Intake-Live ...