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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Investing in Community Amenities Pays Dividends
Enhancing property values and tenant retention are investments that can yield significant returns. When you own real estate and manage tenants, you have two choices. You can treat your property solely as a business transaction, collecting rent and resigning yourself to tenants who cycle in and out, or you can ...
Should You Do Multiple Tenant Leases?
For many property owners in the single-family rental home market, the ideal tenant is a one-lease long-term tenant. But in some locations it might make more sense to offer multiple tenant leases for a single-family property. Especially if your rental home is in a college town or in areas where ...
00:06:57 | Wealth creation favors the consistent and boring. In this episode Flip and Dani talk about how they use the 40-40-20 rule to incorporate being consistent and boring in their investing. It’s natural to get distracted by the newest, coolest, and novel investments and they use this rule to ...
For Richer or Poorer: Stocks Versus Real Estate
00:07:40 |Who is on their phones or on their computer checking the market all the time? Who is getting logged on wondering “am I rich or am I poor today”? It’s the person who invests in stocks and checks constantly because the stock market can be so volatile and goes ...
Think Realty Podcast #299 – Rock On!
Most investors know the options to in real estate, oil and even gas, but did you know you can invest in minerals? Eddie sat down with Troy Eckard from Eckard Enterprises to discuss what they do, and why minerals suddenly burst onto the marketplace. They chat about the benefits investing ...
Six Ways to Add Value to the Community as a Real Estate Professional
Real estate professionals not only provide safe and attractive homes and offices but also improve property values and contribute to the community by paying taxes. We often read headlines about greedy landlords, evictions, and record lack of affordable housing. In spite of those headlines, real estate experts make significant contributions ...
Think Realty Webinar: How to Make Your Money Work in THREE Places at the SAME TIME
Think Realty is providing you with another FREE WEBINAR! On February 15th at 12:00PM (CST), Tom Laune with Bulletproof Wealth will be speaking on "How to Make Your Money Work in THREE Places at the SAME TIME." In this informational webinar, Tom Laune will be explaining his Bulletproof Wealth® System ...
When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Pull Out Equity from Your Rental Property
Investing in single-family rental properties brings many rewards, but perhaps none can grow an investor’s wealth better than equity. As residential real estate appreciates and any related mortgage principal is paid down, the equity on a property can become a significant asset on any balance sheet. When this happens, you ...
Think Realty Podcast #298 – Unlocking Real Estate Success: Land Trust Secrets Revealed!
With the multiple options to invest in the real estate industry, have you considered a land trust? Eddie sat down with Joseph Seagle from My Land Trustee to discuss what the company does, how unique it is to the industry and why it is important to a real estate investor ...
Virtual REI Summit: Uniting Investors in a Digital Landscape
Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 Think Realty is excited to announce the upcoming Virtual REI Summit. As an exclusive Think Realty+ benefit, members may register themselves and a plus one at no additional cost. Featuring keynote speakers, expert panels, and virtual networking opportunities, the Virtual REI Summit promises to deliver unparalleled ...
Think Realty Magazine January/February 2024
+WHAT'S INSIDE Cover Story | How Real Estate Can Create Positive Social and Commercial Outcomes Market & Trends | Where to Spot Distressed Property Buying Opportunities in 2024 • Prime Suspects for Correction Design | Make Your Next Renovation a Real Splash! Funding | Preparing for Long-Term Financing of Single-Family Residential Rentals • An ...
Top 5 Factors to Consider When Investing to Commercial Properties
Commercial real estate investment comes with challenges and opportunities that are unique and different to those encountered when investing in residential property. To be successful in commercial property investment, it is important to have a solid understanding of factors that can influence the performance and value of the asset. Let’s ...
How High-Earning Real Estate Agents Can Become “Agent-Optional”
Restore balance and sanity to your career without sacrificing income. Do you feel burned out? Uncertain of how much you will make this year? Tired of hustling? All four U.S. regions have posted year-over-year declines in home sales, according to the National Association of Realtors. The 30-year fixed-mortgage rates are ...
The Advantages of Investing in Commercial Real Estate
Whether you’re a seasoned single-family investor or new to real estate, there are several benefits to investing in commercial assets rather than single-family real estate. Single-family residential investing is often viewed as a training ground for commercial real estate. It’s easy to see why. Conventional wisdom says to start small ...
4 Regulatory Changes Investigators Must Understand
The evolving regulatory environment demands that investors pay attention. Smart investors know they’re not just up against the market. They’re also up against the regulatory environment. Regulators aren’t the enemy, but the evolving regulatory environment does demand close attention. Ignorance isn’t an excuse. Investors who find themselves out of compliance ...
Think Realty Podcast #297 – Exploring Multifamily Opportunities
Have you wanted to dive into the multifamily marketplace, but didn’t know where to start? Eddie sat down with Joe Harriman and Mark Purtell from CTC Capital Management, to discuss how to transition into multifamily investing, which marketplaces they are investing in and if there are any other markets they’re ...
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 ...
Think Realty Webinar: Retire Your Way: The Solo 401k Strategy for Entrepreneurs
Think Realty is providing you with another FREE WEBINAR! On January 17th at 12:00PM (CST), Nathan Long with Quest Trust Company will be speaking on "The Solo 401k Strategy for Entrepreneurs." Join Quest President Nathan Long as he shares what makes the Solo 401k so desirable for busy entrepreneur. You’ll ...
Making the Most of Home Equity
Investors and homeowners can maximize equity to meet life goals. The U.S. real estate market has experienced an unprecedented surge in home price appreciation during the past three years. Since 2020, the average national price for a home in the U.S. has increased by 29%. In the previous decade, the annual ...
Are Your Residents Holding Large, Noisy Celebrations? How to Manage Resident Parties
Part of living a full and happy life is celebrating holidays with family and friends. But what happens if your residents like to throw large, noisy parties at your rental property? As a property owner, it’s important to know what can be done about resident parties and why you should ...
Think Realty Podcast #294 – The Sky Is the Limit With Royal Palm Funding!
Did you know that there is a commercial real estate lender focused on first mortgages in the sub $5MM space, and their platform allows individuals to earn passive income by investing alongside them? It’s true! Meet Royal Palm Funding! Eddie sat down with Noah Miller from Royal Palm Funding to ...
Think Realty Podcast #293 – Do Better, Invest Better With Land Betterment Corporation
Ever wish your real estate investment felt like you were doing good in the community? Eddie sat down with Kirk Taylor to discuss the role Kirk plays at Land Betterment Corporation and about the objective of the program. They chat about the overall mission and tactical side of the business, ...
Real Estate Investment for Retirement: Securing Your Financial Future
An articles series on navigating the private lending world Planning for retirement is a crucial component of financial management. Although traditional investment options like stocks and bonds are widely known, real estate investment is often overlooked as a powerful tool for securing your financial future. Let’s explore the various strategies ...
The Secret Weapon of Alternative Investing
Bank unsecured business lines of credit offer investors many advantages in today’s dynamic marketplace. In the world of alternative investing, opportunities are abundant. But to seize them, one needs financial agility. This is where bank unsecured business lines of credit come into play. As a unique financing mechanism, they stand ...
How I Achieved a Million Dollars in Cash Flow
I followed five steps to realize $1 million in cash flow in less than 10 years. Becoming a successful investor doesn't happen overnight. It requires patience, hard work, and the ability to reassess following any mistakes. In fewer than 10 years of intentional investing, I was able to acquire an ...
