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Learn about asset classes and investment methods that dial into strategies to meet your REI goals: Alternative Investing | Commercial | Funds | IRAs | Multifamily | Single Family | Syndication

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Investment Strategy

Learn about asset classes and investment methods that dial into strategies to meet your REI goals: Alternative Investing | Commercial | Funds | IRAs | Multifamily | Single Family | Syndication

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The Differences Between Student and Family Rental Properties

The Differences Between Student and Family Rental Properties

Some key distinctions exist between student housing and family housing. Here are some of the significant differences found between the two.  There are some key similarities between multifamily and student housing regarding the construction types and the methods used for building. Still, when the design team is involved, they can ...
How We Made Our First Million

How We Made Our First Million

00:07:52|How did we make our first million? There is no rule that you have to make your first million in a certain amount of time or by a specific age. We started in 2008. We made our first million with the purchase of 56 units. Listen in to hear what ...
Limited Partner Versus General Partner

Limited Partner Versus General Partner

00:06:53| A limited partner is somebody who invests capital into the deal but they're not a part of major decisions. They're a passive part of the deal and have limited liability which is capped at their investment amount. A general partner, they're the ones doing the work. They have full ...
Think Realty Webinar: Oil and Gas Cash Flow

Think Realty Webinar: Oil and Gas Cash Flow

In this webinar, you will learn about: A diversified 4,435 acre field in West Texas with up to 30+ wells and a massive upside from the new technology. This currently producing field has immediate monthly cash flow, tax benefits, two additional pay zones and acquisition cost of $1.00 per revocable ...
Only 41% of Homes in England Meet Recommend Energy Rating

Only 41% of Homes in England Meet Recommend Energy Rating

New 2023 research from Open Property Group found that just 41% of homes in England meet the recommended Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of ‘C’ or above. This is only a 1% increase from the previous year. In 2022, only 40% of homes in England met the standard, despite the ...
Public Unveiling – SW Florida Single Family Home Development Fund

Public Unveiling – SW Florida Single Family Home Development Fund

00:56:58| According to Quicken Loans, the Florida market is the fastest growing region in the country. Join White Stone Developments as they present the first-ever public unveiling of their Southwest Florida Single Family Home Development Fund, designed to provide unparalleled access to the thriving Southwest Florida real estate market. This ...
What to Consider When Establishing Commercial Real Estate KPIs

What to Consider When Establishing Commercial Real Estate KPIs

When it comes to commercial real estate, businesses and investors must consider a number of risks, including economic uncertainties, inflationary pressures, and even business growth itself. Brick-and-mortar retail, for example, is on solid footing right now. But, a shift in consumer confidence and economic growth stagnation could lead to a ...
Integrity First – Why we Pulled Out of an 89-Unit Senior Housing Facility

Integrity First – Why we Pulled Out of an 89-Unit Senior Housing Facility

00:08:29| On this episode Flip and Dani talk about the case study on why they pulled out of an 89-unit senior housing opportunity ...
What is a Cost Segregation Study?

What is a Cost Segregation Study?

00:07:01|What is cost segregation and how can property owners use it to maximize depreciation deductions and minimize the tax burden for property owners? How is it different from straight line depreciation? ...
What is Forced Appreciation?

What is Forced Appreciation?

00:06:33|Forced appreciation is the ability to increase a property's value by decreasing expenses and increasing income. We put bite-sized information in each episode and in this one we’ll give you examples of how to decrease expenses and how to increase your income ...
Considering an Additional Investment Property? Here’s Some Key Data to Help You Decide.

Considering an Additional Investment Property? Here’s Some Key Data to Help You Decide.

As a rental property investor, the key to building real wealth with your investments is to buy multiple properties. But you may have questions, including whether now is the right time for you to buy or whether you really need another investment property. While every investor’s situation is different, one ...
Navigating a Changing Market: Using the BRRRR Strategy to Lead to Profitable Investments

Navigating a Changing Market: Using the BRRRR Strategy to Lead to Profitable Investments

Think Realty is providing you with another FREE WEBINAR! On July 11th at 12:00PM (CST),  Nate Zielinski with RCN Capital will be speaking on Navigating a Changing Market: Using the BRRRR Strategy to Lead to Profitable Investments." Join RCN Capital for a presentation regarding the BRRRR (Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, ...
Evaluating Rental Rates and Knowing When to Raise the Rent

Evaluating Rental Rates and Knowing When to Raise the Rent

As a rental real estate investor, knowing how to evaluate the local rental market and set accurate rental rates is essential to long-term profitability. In fact, the rental rate should be one of the important calculations you make before you even buy an investment property. It’s also important to re-evaluate ...
Understanding Land Sale Contracts

Understanding Land Sale Contracts

A land sale contract is a version of the purchase and sale agreement commonly used in real estate transactions, with some important differences. It has been around a long time, probably more than 100 years, but its use increased in the 1970s when institutional lenders began including “due-on-sale” clauses in ...
Think Realty Podcast #273 – Real Estate Investing is a Roller Coaster

Think Realty Podcast #273 – Real Estate Investing is a Roller Coaster

Our Think Realty Titan of Build to Rent has had a crazy year to say the least, but is continuing to thrive in Cape Coral, Florida. Eddie sat down with Robert Knight, President/CEO of White Stone Developments LLC, to discuss how he has handled the roller coaster of going through ...
Exploring Key Concepts in Real Estate for Business Professionals

Exploring Key Concepts in Real Estate for Business Professionals

In today's dynamic business landscape, having a solid understanding of real estate is crucial for business professionals. Real estate plays a pivotal role in various business scenarios, from investment opportunities to location-based decisions. Whether you’re looking to become a real estate investor or you just want to know some of ...
5 Renovations That Add Value to Your House Flip

5 Renovations That Add Value to Your House Flip

Flipping houses involves buying a below-market house and renovating it to increase its value. Generally, the goal is to increase the value by a dollar amount greater than the costs associated with purchasing and renovating the project. In a sense, the investor’s goal is to make 1+1 = 3. For ...
Think Realty Webinar: Public Unveiling - SW Florida Single Family Home Development Fund

Think Realty Webinar: Public Unveiling – SW Florida Single Family Home Development Fund

Think Realty is providing you with another FREE WEBINAR! On June 21st at 1:30PM (CST),  White Stone Developments will have a public unveiling  of their southwest Florida single-family home development fund. According to Quicken Loans, the Florida market is the fastest growing region in the country. Join White Stone Developments ...
Why Design Matters for Industrial Properties

Why Design Matters for Industrial Properties

According to the Annual Retail Trade Survey released by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2020, e-commerce sales increased by $244.2 billion, or 43%, in 2020. The rapid growth of online shopping is a contributing factor behind the rapacious demand for industrial real estate. One and two-day delivery timelines require drivers ...
The Balance Between Successful Design and Budget

The Balance Between Successful Design and Budget

You’re a real estate investor. Maybe you flip properties. Perhaps you hold properties and rent. Whatever your investment strategy, as a real estate investor, your success depends on your ability to choose the right improvements for your investment properties. Striking a balance between curb appeal and current design trends is ...
Kitchen Cabinet Design Tips & Tricks for 2023

Kitchen Cabinet Design Tips & Tricks for 2023

The kitchen is the heart of any home. Potential homeowners have a lot of opinions about a property’s kitchen. By adding a couple of affordable cabinet upgrades to a kitchen renovation, you can give your project some extra appeal. But before you get started with your cabinets, it’s important to ...
Small Space, Big Impact

Small Space, Big Impact

Whether you want to sell a family home or liquidate an investment property, maximizing your property’s resale potential is crucial to achieving high financial returns. Smaller properties can be challenging to maximize, but there are ways to make a small space as striking as a mansion, ranging from updating the ...
Spring Cleaning: Real Estate Investing Trends for 2023

Spring Cleaning: Real Estate Investing Trends for 2023

The past two years have been anything but “normal” for real estate investors, and many have learned to adapt or fear missing out. Several factors converged to create the “perfect storm” for a competitive real estate market leading into 2022. Low interest rates made homeownership more attractive to more buyers, ...
Think Realty Magazine May/June 2023

Think Realty Magazine May/June 2023

+WHAT'S INSIDE Design | Small Space, Big Impact •Kitchen Cabinet Design Tips & Tricks for 2023 • The Balance Between Successful Design and Budget • How to Design a Home from the Ground Up • Why Design Matters for IndustrialProperties •5 Renovations That Add Value to Your House Flip • The ...
7 Ways to Evaluate Investment Options

7 Ways to Evaluate Investment Options

00:07:18| In this Video, Flip and Dani talk about seven ways to evaluate investment options. Make sure you look at your specific situation because everybody's different, every situation is different. And you decide what you need most ...