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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Why Buy and Hold Is So Powerful

Why Buy and Hold Is So Powerful

Anyone who has watched the real estate market of late (and by that, I mean the last decade) knows that owning real estate at any time since the crash of 2008 bottomed out was a great investment. And while real estate can certainly go down in value like any investment—as ...
Self-Storage Sector Holds Up

Self-Storage Sector Holds Up

The self-storage industry has grown significantly in recent years, with developers regularly finding profitable locations for new facilities. Also, as it provides vital services, it has a reputation for riding out challenging times relatively well. Add to this the comparative ease with which a self-storage business can be started, and ...
Using Data to Drive Self-Storage Acquisitions

Using Data to Drive Self-Storage Acquisitions

As a real estate investor, incorrectly identifying a deal can potentially cause catastrophic losses, while proper identification of a deal can set you up for long-term success and wealth creation. In a competitive marketplace, real estate investors must combine a boot-on-the-ground qualitative analysis with data-driven quantitative research. It is the ...
Protecting Multifamily Investments

Protecting Multifamily Investments

In the midst of this pandemic-induced economic recession, a new president was inaugurated and the balance of power in the House of Representatives and the Senate shifted. This provokes an additional degree of uncertainty. Will the new administration authorize additional economic stimuli? When will the eviction moratorium end? Will the ...
Commercial Real Estate Post-COVID

Commercial Real Estate Post-COVID

Although it has been over ten years since the financial crisis of 2008, I still remember how this country got completely rocked. I’ll never forget the fear and uncertainty I felt back then, wondering if I was going to have a business when it was all over. We made it ...
Think Realty Podcast #187 – The Secret Source

Think Realty Podcast #187 – The Secret Source

Leads in a seller’s market aren’t as scarce as you might think! On this episode, find out why the senior living industry is the best lead source out there. More than 20 million Boomers will be selling their homes in the next 20 years and YOU could be the investor ...
Tips for a 1031 Exchange

Tips for a 1031 Exchange

A 1031 exchange is any large investor’s secret weapon, but you’ll want to be sure to use it even if you’re just getting started. When buying and selling homes, the IRS always wants its slice of the pie in the form of tax. Although a 1031 exchange can be tricky ...
Think Realty Magazine April 2021

Think Realty Magazine April 2021

+ WHAT'S INSIDE Investor Stories |  Contributor Corner Featuring Steve Streetman • Former Teacher Turns to Real Estate • Presidents' Circle Fundamentals |  The Right Real Estate Investment Instructors • Profiting from Real Estate Syndication • Five Strange Facts About IRAs • Commercial Review • Extend Your Capabilities with Property ...
April 2021 Commercial Review

April 2021 Commercial Review

+ WHAT'S INSIDE Commercial Review |  Commercial Real Estate Post-COVID • Protecting Multifamily Investments • Suburbanization Unveils Growth Opportunities • Using Data to Drive Self-Storage Acquisitions ...
Think Local, Learn Local

Think Local, Learn Local

Over the past year, one of the changes we all had to make was learning how to thrive in a virtual world. An advantage that I found with this new virtual world was that I got back so much of my time. In the same amount of time that it ...
Profiting from Real Estate Syndication

Profiting from Real Estate Syndication

A real estate syndication is essentially referring to the partnership between an expert, or team of experts, and a group of investors who collaborate to acquire larger assets that otherwise could not be attained on one’s own. The first is the sponsor(s) (the experts) who source the deal. In a ...
When the Largest Generation Affects REI

When the Largest Generation Affects REI

Baby Boomers have been at the helm of economic trends in the United States for decades. Currently holding nearly 80 percent of total housing wealth in the United States, the Baby Boomer generation is clearly steering residential real estate trends as well. In terms of assets, middle class Baby Boomers ...
Design Within Your Budget

Design Within Your Budget

Realistically, for most housing providers and homeowners, designer trends seem out of reach, but what if you could achieve the designer look and leave money in the bank? The key to staying within budget does not start at the store, it starts with the vision. Creating a mood board is ...
Raising Capital for Your Real Estate Investments

Raising Capital for Your Real Estate Investments

How much real estate would you buy if money was not a limiting factor? I’m guessing the answer is that there is no limit, and you would buy all you could. For most real estate investors, we are limited by our own bank accounts when it comes to purchasing that ...
Think Realty Podcast #186 – Your Questions Answered

Think Realty Podcast #186 – Your Questions Answered

“Be grateful but not content” is guest Dave Stech’s philosophy. On this show packed with good advice like that, you’re sure to learn a lot! Like, what is the competitive advantage in real estate? Where should money NOT be going? What is the best risk-adjusted strategy? Plus, what is the ...
Success vs. Failing in Texas Real Estate Investing with Eddie Gant

Success vs. Failing in Texas Real Estate Investing with Eddie Gant

00:49:21 |  In this session, Eddie Gant of Jet Lending shares his insights on the factors that lead to success or failure in Texas real estate investing. Other Replays for this Event ...
Growing Your Portfolio in Today’s Market

Growing Your Portfolio in Today’s Market

00:42:25 |  In this panel discussion, real estate experts provide strategies for expanding investment portfolios in the current market. They explore how to navigate rising interest rates, inflation, and fluctuating property values while identifying opportunities in both residential and commercial real estate.  Other Replays for this Event ...
State of the Single-Family Rental Industry

State of the Single-Family Rental Industry

00:43:02 |  This panel discussion explores current trends and challenges in the single-family rental (SFR) industry. Experts discuss rising demand for rental homes due to affordability concerns in the housing market, along with the increasing interest from institutional investors. The panel highlights key factors influencing the SFR market, such as ...
Think Realty Podcast #185 – Master the Matrix

Think Realty Podcast #185 – Master the Matrix

For generational wealth, multifamily investing is one of the best ways to go. On this show, corporate dropout-turned real estate genius, Jerome Meyers, shares why now is the time to buy and why later could be an even better time to buy more. Find out what deals to look for ...
Fix and Flip Investing – What Lenders are Looking For

Fix and Flip Investing – What Lenders are Looking For

00:48:06 |  In this panel discussion, experts from the real estate lending industry share insights into what lenders prioritize when financing fix and flip investments. The panel emphasizes the importance of a strong business plan, detailed project cost analysis, and realistic timelines when seeking funding. Lenders look for investors with ...
Write Checks and Receive Checks from “Honey Hole” Markets: Turnkey Rentals with Double Digit Returns

Write Checks and Receive Checks from “Honey Hole” Markets: Turnkey Rentals with Double Digit Returns

00:32:48 |  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, ...
A Special Presentation by Grant Cardone

A Special Presentation by Grant Cardone

00:50:14 | In this special presentation, renowned entrepreneur and real estate investor Grant Cardone provides insights into the world of real estate investing. He emphasizes the importance of investing in cash-flow-producing properties, particularly multi-family units, as a path to financial freedom and wealth creation. Other Replays for this Event ...
State of the Multi-Family Market

State of the Multi-Family Market

00:50:03 | This session explores provides a comprehensive analysis of the current trends and conditions in the multifamily real estate sector. Industry experts will discuss market performance, occupancy rates, rental demand, and key factors impacting investment opportunities. The session will explore economic influences, financing options, and future growth projections, offering ...
Wealth Thru Private Banking & Real Estate with Gary Pinkerton

Wealth Thru Private Banking & Real Estate with Gary Pinkerton

00:51:00 | This session explores the concept of using infinite banking—a strategy that leverages whole life insurance policies to create a personal banking system—to build and grow wealth through real estate investments. The session covers how this approach allows investors to access cash flow, finance deals, and create tax advantages ...
Single Family Rentals – Optimizing the ROI on Your Investments

Single Family Rentals – Optimizing the ROI on Your Investments

00:44:57 | This panel gathers real estate experts to discuss strategies for maximizing returns in the single-family rental market. The panel will cover topics such as property management, market analysis, and cost-effective renovations, providing investors with actionable insights to improve cash flow, reduce expenses, and enhance long-term profitability. Ideal for ...