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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Coworking: A Viable REI Strategy

Coworking: A Viable REI Strategy

Some real estate developers and investors grimace when discussing coworking or flex space. Some admit they don’t understand the concept. However, many forward-thinking real estate professionals and landlords are considering coworking and flex space a viable investment strategy. In 2019, Ropes & Gray commissioned a study to determine how the ...
Finding the Right REI for You

Finding the Right REI for You

Asking “what is the best real estate investment?” is the wrong question. The right question is, “what is the best real estate investment for me?” There is no “best” type of real estate investment. You have to compare the pros and cons of each and decide what fits you. It ...
Cardone on Community

Cardone on Community

If you ask me, as a real-estate investor with nearly $2B in assets under management, what is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of real estate you might expect to hear me say “cashflow,” which is one of my favorite expressions. However, while I’ve always got ...
The Anatomy of Build-to-Rent

The Anatomy of Build-to-Rent

In some of my past articles, I’ve talked at length about the Build-to-Rent Subdivision concept and the advantages to investors and builders alike. Like a lot of concepts, though, it’s easy to talk in broad strokes and leave out some important minutia that can make or break a deal. Recently, ...
Think Realty Podcast #166 – The Wealth Creator

Think Realty Podcast #166 – The Wealth Creator

Today’s guest has been in the real estate business for 40 years! Think Realty Magazine cover person, national speaker, teacher, and master investor Sherman Ragland talks “wealth creation” and why that phrase doesn’t revolve solely around money. He shares a lesson he teaches to students nationwide, what REI strategy will ...
How to Prepare to be a Successful Real Estate Investor with Fred Lewis

How to Prepare to be a Successful Real Estate Investor with Fred Lewis

00:38:58 | This session outlines the key steps to build a strong foundation for real estate investing success. It covers topics such as setting clear investment goals, gaining market knowledge, creating a solid financial plan, and building a network of industry professionals. Other Replays for this Event ...
How to Find Hot Off-Market Deals Before they Hit the MLS with Andre Johnson

How to Find Hot Off-Market Deals Before they Hit the MLS with Andre Johnson

00:45:55 | This workshop will help you to find HOT off market deals. You can choose to purchase, flip, rent, lease/option, wholesale, or exit with the strategy of your choice once we help you find the deals. You will get precise instructions of what to do to make sure you ...
How to Invest Outside Your Market

How to Invest Outside Your Market

00:52:14 | This panel provides strategies for successfully investing in real estate beyond your local area. It covers key considerations such as researching remote markets, building a reliable local team, and using technology to manage properties from afar. Other Replays for this Event ...
How to Invest in the Current D.C./Baltimore Market

How to Invest in the Current D.C./Baltimore Market

00:52:14 | This panel provides insights into navigating the unique real estate landscape of the D.C. and Baltimore areas. It covers key market trends, such as population growth, job opportunities, and rising property values, while highlighting neighborhoods with strong investment potential. Other Replays for this Event ...
Optimizing the Profitability of your Investments

Optimizing the Profitability of your Investments

00:43:50 | This panel focuses on strategies to maximize returns in real estate investing. It covers key tactics such as identifying high-growth markets, improving property management efficiency, leveraging tax benefits, and enhancing cash flow. Other Replays for this Event ...
Single Family Rental Market Overview

Single Family Rental Market Overview

00:36:07 | This panel highlights current trends and key insights in the single-family rental sector. It covers factors driving demand, such as increasing rental preferences, affordability challenges in homeownership, and population shifts. The overview also explores investment opportunities, market growth, and potential risks, offering a snapshot of the performance and ...
Write & Receive Checks from “Honey Hole” Markets: Turnkey Rentals with Double Digit Returns Featuring Jason Engelman

Write & Receive Checks from “Honey Hole” Markets: Turnkey Rentals with Double Digit Returns Featuring Jason Engelman

00:32:44 | 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, ...
Think Realty Resident Expert Training

Think Realty Resident Expert Training

03:33:20 | In this Resident Expert Training you'll see: Mobile Homes: The Best Kept Secret in Real Estate Investing with Glenn Stromberg Investing In Real Estate With Your IRA by Lisa Rodriguez from NuView Trust Apartment Syndications Explained with Bruce Petersen How to Avoid the Two Biggest Mistakes Almost Every ...
Think Realty Magazine October 2020

Think Realty Magazine October 2020

+ WHAT'S INSIDE Think Realty |  News & Events • Contributor Corner: Meet W.J. Mencarow Investor Stories |  Success Story: Growning in the Right Direction • Presidents' Circle Featuring Gary and Susan Harper Engagement |  Easy Answers Fundamentals |  Planning for Growth • 3 Ways to Diversify Your Marketing • ...
Farmland: An Under-the-Radar Investment

Farmland: An Under-the-Radar Investment

As early as I can remember, every weekend my Dad took me and our German Shorthaired Pointer to visit our farm, about 25 miles east of our home in Moline, Illinois, and then he let our dog go crazy chasing, but never catching, all the critters. I listened and learned ...
Lies Your Stockbroker Told You

Lies Your Stockbroker Told You

Whenever I hear a stockbroker saying that you should diversify your portfolio by investing in stocks AND bonds, I’m reminded of the old Blues Brothers movie (the one with John Belushi). As the band arrives at a honky-tonk bar for their first gig, Elwood Blues asks the proprietor what kind ...
Think Realty Podcast #162 – The Real Estate Ninja

Think Realty Podcast #162 – The Real Estate Ninja

What is the latest in the SFR space? If you haven’t heard of Build to Rent, it’s all the rage in REI. This episode dives in to BTR and why single-family rental investors should be focused on this trend. Plus, what is the difference between Build to Rent and Build ...
Syndications Featured

9 Reasons to Invest in Real Estate Syndication

Smart investments can change our lives by providing us multiple streams of income to live our dreams. However, while we see investors filling up their portfolio with stocks and bonds, they often overlook real estate. But, in the changing dynamics of our times, owning a property remains one of the ...
Tax Liens: The Secret Billion Dollar Industry with Chantelle Owens

Tax Liens: The Secret Billion Dollar Industry with Chantelle Owens

00:32:30 | This session uncovers the lucrative world of tax lien investing, where savvy investors can capitalize on government-backed opportunities. The session explores how tax liens are created when property owners fail to pay their taxes, leading to potential profits for investors who purchase these liens. It highlights the benefits ...
Investing in Crazy Unpredictable Times with Roger Blankenship

Investing in Crazy Unpredictable Times with Roger Blankenship

00:37:53 | This session examines the challenges and opportunities for real estate investors during the unprecedented disruptions caused by the pandemic. Other Replays for this Event ...
The SFR Market in the Middle of Current Events

The SFR Market in the Middle of Current Events

00:54:44 | This panel explores how ongoing economic and societal shifts, such as the pandemic and inflation, are impacting the single-family rental sector. The discussion highlights rising demand for rental homes, changing tenant preferences, and market resilience amid uncertainty. It also discusses key challenges like rising interest rates, supply chain ...
Investing Outside Your Market

Investing Outside Your Market

00:46:29 | This panel discusses the advantages and challenges of investing in real estate beyond your local area. The discussion highlights key factors such as market diversification, potential for higher returns, and reduced risk through geographic spread. It also covers important considerations, including local market research, property management, and building ...
Fix & Flip: Current Crisis or Major Opportunity

Fix & Flip: Current Crisis or Major Opportunity

00:47:26 | This panel delves into the current state of the fix-and-flip real estate market, examining whether today’s challenges represent a crisis or a prime investment opportunity. The panel explores market trends, supply chain issues, rising material costs, and shifting buyer demand in the wake of recent economic changes. Experts ...
Write & Receive Checks from “Honey Hole” Markets: Turnkey Rentals with Double Digit Returns with Jason Engelman

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

00:34:44 | 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, ...
Investing in Real Estate with Your IRA with Jason DeBono

Investing in Real Estate with Your IRA with Jason DeBono

00:42:56 | This session explains how investors can use self-directed Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) to diversify their portfolios by including real estate. The summary covers the benefits of using an IRA for real estate investments, such as tax advantages and the potential for higher returns, while also addressing the rules ...