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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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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Think Realty Podcast #251 – Relationships: The Key to the Deal!
In this marketplace, it is so important to have relationships with people in the industry that you can trust. Eddie Wilson sits down with Nils Langenhagen from Fund that Flip to discuss how their unique model works by someone dedicated to see if a deal is beneficial for both the ...
Short-Term Rentals on the Ballot: The Long-Term Considerations of Short-Term Rental Regulations
Across the country, cities large and small will be deciding the future of local short-term rental operations and compliance via ballot measures on Tuesday, November 8. The topic of short-term rental regulations has been moving to front-and-center over the years and has proven to be incredibly nuanced with pros and ...
Think Realty Podcast #250 – Multifamily, Multi-Opportunity!
Who doesn't need affordable housing in America? With the madness in the market and economy, a multifamily investment might be what you need to add to your portfolio. Eddie Wilson chats with Travis Watts from Ashcroft Capital about multifamily opportunities, his advice for a new investor considering multifamily, what strategies ...
Apartments.com’s Step-By-Step Guide to Advertising a Rental Property
Your primary objective as a landlord or property owner should be to fill your rental vacancies and maximize your financial gains. In an endless sea of apartment hunters looking for a place to call home, you’ll need to present your property as the best option on the market. Advertise your ...
Think Realty Podcast #249 – The Current Market, Is It Up or Down?
Eddie Wilson sits down with longtime friend and fellow investor Chris Ragland, to discuss their thoughts on the current market, what percentage Ragland allocates toward real estate versus other asset classes and he shares his biggest piece of advice. Plus with some statistics pointing to a growing market and some ...
Anyone watching the real estate market during the last year knows bidding wars and above-listing sale prices have defined this tumultuous time. Homes have gone under contract for the asking price or higher on the same day they were listed. This buying frenzy has kept many investors on the sidelines, ...
13 Best ROI Updates for Flippers
A good house flipper typically takes a subpar property and turns it into a highly desirable one, essentially turning a frog into a prince. Still, house flippers must walk a fine line between improving a property enough to attract buyers and keeping costs low enough to preserve their profits. The ...
Think Realty Podcast #248 – Self-Storage: A Steady and Smart Investment!
When other markets are moving up and down, self-storage seems to stay steady. Today, Eddie sits down with Lauren Brychell from Spartan Investment Group to discuss the process of investing in self-storage, what the returns usually look like and what the minimum for Spartan Investment Group is. Plus, they chat ...
Don’t Believe the Negative Headlines!
Lots of investors are active in today’s real estate market, despite mixed messages you may see in the headlines. So, do they know something you don’t? Chris Clothier, partner at REI Nation, is pulling back the curtain, sharing insights you should have as an investor navigating flips, dips, and more ...
9 Factors To Check When Searching For A New Home
Moving into a new home can be exciting as it opens you up to the chance of a fresh start. It’ll be a place where you can start a new with yourself or with your family and finally be able to enjoy what new adventure awaits. While there are plenty ...
Home Ownership: An American Pipe Dream?
Home ownership is a pillar of American culture. It represents independence, status, and upward mobility. One could even say it’s one of the first steps in achieving the coveted “American dream.” Frighteningly, that is just what it has become for many Americans: a dream. Home ownership across America is becoming ...
3 Things to Remember in a Volatile Market
Real estate investing has always felt a little risky to people on the outside of the industry. Even occasional industry insiders get in over their heads or invest in a market that doesn’t meet projections. The reality is, however, real estate investing is one of the best ways to create ...
Think Realty Podcast #247 – Don’t Judge an Investment by it’s Name!
Glenn Stromberg of Stromberg Investment Group sits down with Eddie Wilson to remind everyone not to judge an investment by it’s name. Manufactured homes AKA mobile homes, tend to be overlooked but Glenn and Eddie talk about why they’re a smart investment to diversify your portfolio. They discuss why manufactured ...
What Investors Should Know About Navigating the Upcoming Market
00:51:13 | In this webinar, you will learn: -Learn the current economics of a down market -Understanding what asset classes work best in this scenario -Generating a plan on your next steps as an investor -Learn about an all new investment opportunity presented by our founder Eddie Wilson ...
Know When to Shift to a Property Manager for Your Short-Term Rental
When you first started renting out your home away from home, you may have thought it would be a fun way to create a new income stream while helping others enjoy their stay and managing a vacation rental in a destination you love. However, you may now own and manage ...
The Evolution of the American Dream: From Buying to Renting
The past couple of years have changed us. Americans have reprioritized their lives, and the traditional lifestyle no longer fits. We don’t want to be rooted in one place. Companies have evolved, offering many people a work-from-anywhere option. So, more people are choosing to rent rather than to purchase a ...
Is It Time to Switch from Home Investing to Commercial?
Investing in property—land, hotels, office buildings, apartments, private homes—has long been a moneymaking proposition. Of course, a major investment company or builder, solidly financed and determined to produce only the very top of the line condominiums in Monaco will have different challenges and resources than the average investor. However, for ...
Real Estate Investing Versus 401(k)
The most commonly accepted retirement plan in the United States today is the 401(k) plan. But have you considered real estate investment as a retirement vehicle? Let’s take a look at the two options. 401(k) Plans Interestingly, the 401(k) wasn’t even intended for use as a retirement vehicle when it ...
What You Need to Know About the “Value-Add” Buzz
The problem with buzzwords in the world of investing is they replace sound decision-making with decisions based on hype. Remember the buzzwords that dominated last year? Crypto and meme stocks were generating a lot of investor attention—along with their money. Flush with stimulus money, newbie investors flooded the markets, snatching ...
Think Realty Webinar: What Investors Should Know About Navigating the Upcoming Market
Think Realty is providing you with another FREE WEBINAR! On September 26th at 5PM (CST), our founder Eddie Wilson along with Glenn Stromberg from MobileVestEd will be speaking about what investors should know about navigating the upcoming market. In this webinar, you will learn: Learn the current economics of a ...
Should Investors Be Alarmed About Recent Market News?
It doesn’t matter where we get our news, none of us have been able to escape talk about an upcoming recession, rising interest rates, and “historically” high inflation. Seeing the Federal Reserve raise interest rates another 75 basis points can definitely be disheartening. Although it is certainly a warning, it ...
Investors’ Role in the Housing Crisis
Looking at the economy, we see an ecosystem that works like a well-oiled piece of machinery. It has a lot of parts and wheels that each play a vital role in its operation. If one piece of the machinery is worn down, the other pieces are affected. But you can ...
Many of today’s entrepreneurs aren’t looking to start businesses just to make money; they are looking to make a difference while making money. For generations, the main reason for investment was to build wealth. And, if you were fortunate enough to achieve that end, a subsequent goal was passing that ...
How to calculate your moving costs per cubic foot
Anyone who has ever had to move to a new house understands that it can be stressful, as you are likely to confront an array of problems that need your attention from arranging all paperwork to packing. When relocating, you'll need to estimate the exact cost of moving your belongings ...
Fix and Flip: A Practical Guide for Investors in 2022
Over the last decade, investors have flocked to fix-and-flip properties, which primarily delivered healthy margins in relatively short order in a booming market. ATTOM estimates that house flips accounted for 4.9% of all home sales in the second quarter of 2021. In 2022, the picture looks quite different. With supply ...
