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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Property Development Is About People
It is easy to get lost in the finer points of property development when there are so many moving pieces that developers are responsible for managing. Between acquiring professional teams, project deadlines, budget revisions, risk management, and compliance with local ordinances, a developer must always be on call. The most ...
Renovating homes for a living is of course a numbers game. Buy low, have a reasonable renovation budget to work with, and hope to turn a profit in the end. The buying and selling are reasonably simple. It’s the in between part that can get tricky for investors! What, where, ...
When I got into this business five years ago, I quickly picked up on the negative connotations associated with wholesaling. I also quickly understood why there were so many negative stereotypes about wholesaling and wholesalers. In my market of Indianapolis, there are many legit wholesalers that are truly trying to ...
The ability to assume existing debt can be a great way to make a deal work for both buyer and seller. In a relatively flat or declining rate environment as we have seen in recent years, prepayment penalties on securitized loans can be extremely expensive. That additional expense will often ...
Hot Spots for Home Construction
The ongoing supply and labor shortages induced by the pandemic have paralyzed most industries in America, but not construction. Over the last two years, residential construction has surged across the U.S., according to an in-depth report using US Census Bureau data by Omnis Panels. The report analyzed new building permit ...
Think Realty Podcast #212 – Bridge the Bank
Need capital for your next deal? This episode covers lending options that will cover many deals in many states. You might be surprised about the short-term funds available! Plus, where are the growth markets coast to coast? And which secondary and tertiary markets should investors take a hard look at ...
Think Realty Podcast # 211 – The Lion’s Share
This show is all about opportunity, forward thinking, and learning how to be rockstar investors. Think Realty Multifamily Investor of the Year, Robert Martinez, is here to dissect the multifamily asset class, breaking it down benefit by benefit. Plus, why is depreciation an investor’s best advantage? What is the #1 ...
Why Investing in Real Estate Is Better Than Stocks
When it comes to growing your investment portfolio, investors have two solid options for building their wealth: real estate and stocks. Both investment opportunities offer potential. The real estate and stock markets have performed well throughout 2021. After the global pandemic took a toll on the markets in 2020, they ...
Think Realty Podcast #210 – Chasing Multifamily
If you’re thinking to get in the multifamily race, the starting line is not your first deal. Before you invest in this asset class, first consider your goals. What is your definition of wealth? What is your ideal lifestyle? This show addresses the pros and cons of multifamily, how to ...
Think Realty Podcast #209 – Where to Play and How to Win!
In order to make the most money, you need to strategize! In this episode, Abhi speaks with Rick Melero of HIS Capital Group to find out what possible courses of action need to take place now to make you the most money later. For more information from Rick Melero, visit ...
Managing the Lifecycle of a Storage Facility
An interesting part of investing in self-storage is managing an asset through the various stages of its lifecycle. Great success may be achieved in purchasing value-add facilities—properties where the operations are significantly lacking. This can be a daunting task for a new buyer but are a lot of fun after ...
Smart Tech for Build-to-Rent Investors
The real estate boom hasn’t been kind to everyone, and many people who were saving to buy homes have found themselves unable to afford anything — even in smaller, lesser-known markets. For example, Boise, Idaho, Wichita, Kansas, and Dayton, Ohio, have seen median housing prices increase year over year by ...
How to Diversify Your Marketing Strategy
We all remember those days when marketing focused on a select number of options. A company could buy an ad in a local newspaper, rent billboard space, or purchase a commercial slot on the radio or television, maybe even toss some bandit signs out. Marketing was simple wasn’t it? But ...
6 Reasons to Choose Multifamily Rentals
Many real estate investors choose to own multiple single-family rentals (SFR) instead of investing in multifamily properties, or apartments. While the viewpoint is that single family is simpler; in many ways, multifamily makes more sense. When you invest in SFRs you might see roughly $200/month in cashflow when you take ...
Create Wealth and Confident, Financially Educated Children
All humans seek a life of significance. It is what gives us optimism, vitality, and creativity; it is that truly wondrous quality that sets us apart from all other animals. Rather than being satisfied with survival and immediate pleasure, humans at some point ponder the purpose of their journey and ...
October 2021 Commercial Review
+ WHAT'S INSIDE Commercial Review | The Passive Investing Lifestyle • Managing the Lifecycle of a Storage Facility • As the Pandemic Persists,Renter Preferences Continue to Shift • Cities Where Apartment Living Best Supports the Work-from-Home Reality ...
Think Realty Magazine October 2021
+ WHAT'S INSIDE News | Think Realty Honors Winners Investor Stories | Presidents' Circle Featuring Abhi Golhar Fundamentals | An Alternative Approach to Diversification • Ten Best Practices for Relationship Management • Commercial Review • 6 Reasons to Choose Multifamily Rentals •How to Diversify Your Marketing Strategy Commercial Review | ...
Generating Income From Your Guest House
There are several ways to boost your income if you're a property owner. Obviously, there are renovations to boost value for your rental property that can be done, and you'll see a serious turn on your investment. Things as simple as a fresh coat of paint, upgrading the lighting to ...
6 Real Estate Investing Opportunities You Don’t Want to Miss
Real estate is a multi-faceted investment playground. Investors from all walks of life can get in on the fun. Most traditional mindsets think that you can only invest in real estate if you have a lot of money. The truth is that there are also investing options with low input ...
Think Realty Podcast #208 – You Want to be the Bank!
This podcast will transform the way that you think about real estate investing! In this episode, Eddie Speed explains why YOU want to be the bank! Learn how to carry financing, defer taxes over the time and collect a predictable income! Plus, what are some smart decisions you can make ...
State of the Single-Family Rental Market
00:47:21 | This session offers an in-depth analysis of the current single-family rental (SFR) market, exploring key trends, challenges, and growth opportunities. It examines factors driving demand for single-family rentals, such as demographic shifts, urbanization, and the appeal of flexible living arrangements. The panel also addresses rental pricing trends, vacancy ...
Think Realty Podcast #206 – On the Scale
This episode covers scaling a real estate investing business and the progression of going from wholesaling to multifamily syndication and everything in between. What does it take for an investor to go from a single-family mindset to a multifamily mindset? Plus, what is the #1 item on the due diligence ...
State of the Fix & Flip Industry + How Real Estate is Used for the Creation of Wealth
00:48:57 | This comprehensive session examines the current landscape of the fix and flip industry, highlighting trends, challenges, and opportunities for investors. It delves into the profitability of flipping properties, analyzing market dynamics and renovation strategies that can maximize returns. Additionally, the session explores how real estate serves as a ...
Think Realty Podcast #205 – The Great Comeback
If you want to learn which strategies will help you WIN in this marketplace, then you need to listen to this! CEO of RCN Capital, Jeffrey Tesch, discusses the shadow marketplace, which niches are on fire right now, and how you can get ahead in this competitive market. Plus, inventory ...
00:41:40 | This session highlights the potential of investing in high-yield, lesser-known real estate markets, often referred to as “honey hole” markets. It focuses on turnkey rental properties—fully renovated, income-generating homes that require minimal effort from investors. The session explores how these properties in select markets can provide double-digit returns, ...
