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Your operations define your long-term success in real estate investing. Fine-tune your process with: Asset Management | Asset Protection | Deal Analysis | Fundamentals | Growth | Lead Generation | Risk Management

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Defend Against Winter Damage

Defend Against Winter Damage

Winterizing your rental property pays for itself in tenant safety and prevents costly repairs. As winter approaches, it’s important for rental property owners and managers to proactively prepare for the many challenges colder weather brings. This is especially true if your property is in an area that experiences extremely cold ...
Think Realty Magazine January-February 2025

Think Realty Magazine January-February 2025

+WHAT'S INSIDE Design | Tile Talk! • Sustainable Interiors Shape 2025 Design Trends Funding | Improve Your Balance Sheet With Portfolio Financing • Economic Trends Shape Investment Property Loan Rates • Flip More, Risk Less with 100% LTC Financing • Why “Authorized Users” Are Rarely Worth the Risk Investment Strategy |  Dig ...
Transform Affordable Housing Challenges Into Opportunities

Transform Affordable Housing Challenges Into Opportunities

A robust business operating system can provide guidance to achieve economic growth and community development. Affordable housing has become one of the most pressing issues in many communities worldwide. As real estate costs soar and wage growth lags, the need for affordable housing solutions is greater than ever. Whether you’re ...
Think Realty Podcast #337 – Inside Constructive Capital’s Success: Michael Fuller on Lending Trends, Brokers & Leadership

Think Realty Podcast #337 – Inside Constructive Capital’s Success: Michael Fuller on Lending Trends, Brokers & Leadership

What does it take to build a lending powerhouse in today’s competitive market? Eddie sat down with Michael Fuller, Vice President of Sales – Wholesale with Constructive Capital, to explore the strategies behind their incredible success. They discuss what makes Constructive Capital stand out and why prioritizing brokers over direct ...
Must Landlords Allow Assistance Animals?

Must Landlords Allow Assistance Animals?

Explore how to accommodate tenants with assistance animals while adhering to the Fair Housing Act. As a real estate investor, you have significant assets at stake when you rent a property. And you want to be fair to your tenants. Does the law require landlords to allow tenants to keep ...
Video Should Dominate Your Marketing

Video Should Dominate Your Marketing

But don’t take our word for it—rely on the data.  Marketing is all about making the right impact. Whether you’re a local realtor, a small business, or a major player in the game, you know that exposure is everything. And yet, one of the most overlooked aspects of this? Video ...
Be Your Own Housing Affordability Advocate

Be Your Own Housing Affordability Advocate

Educate your yourself and your clients to decrease expenses and achieve housing goals. Although housing affordability is an issue across the country, there are solutions. Here are seven questions to help you make housing more affordable for you and your clients: Can you change where you live? Do you buy ...
Overcome Approval Hurdles in Affordable Housing Development

Overcome Approval Hurdles in Affordable Housing Development

By engaging early, developers can meet regulatory requirements and keep projects on track. Navigating the conditions of approval (COAs) is one of the most crucial and often challenging aspects of bringing an affordable housing project to fruition. These conditions, imposed by local governments and planning authorities, outline the requirements a ...
Think Realty Podcast #333 – Are You Leaving Money on the Table With Your Investments?

Think Realty Podcast #333 – Are You Leaving Money on the Table With Your Investments?

Tax strategies may seem complicated, but missing out on them could cost you thousands! Eddie sat down with Matt Chancey, a Florida-based tax expert who has dedicated his career to helping real estate investors unlock hidden financial benefits. They chat about if Matt is bullish or bearish on multifamily properties ...
Think Realty Podcast #332 – From Single Family Homes to $12 Million Deals

Think Realty Podcast #332 – From Single Family Homes to $12 Million Deals

What if the key to building massive wealth is hidden in how you use your property’s equity? Eddie sat down for a dive deep with seasoned real estate investor Greg Bond, who went from managing single-family homes to handling multi-million dollar industrial properties. They chat about the highs and lows ...
Think Realty Magazine November-December 2024

Think Realty Magazine November-December 2024

+WHAT'S INSIDE Funding | Market-Responsive Lending • The Gift of the 30-Year Mortgage • Your Guide to Financing an Investment Property • The Key to Maximizing Your Fix-and-Flip ROI • Mortgage Assistance Programs: A Lifeline for Affordable Homebuying Design | Creating Solid Designs With Natural Stone  Investment Strategy |Leverage Self-Directed IRAs for ...
Always Visit a Turnkey Rental Property Before Buying

Always Visit a Turnkey Rental Property Before Buying

Always Do At Least One Site Visit Before Purchasing—Even If The Property Isn’t Located Near You. Buying a turnkey rental property is one way to build a successful and relatively "hands-off" real estate investment portfolio. Even so, you should be personally involved in every aspect of selecting and verifying the ...
Navigating the Uncertainty of Interest Rates and Market Volatility

Navigating the Uncertainty of Interest Rates and Market Volatility

| Luke Babich | Article | Operations
High Interest Rates And Market Volatility Offer Challenges And Unique Opportunities. Investing in real estate in today's volatile market can be challenging.  Add in high interest rates, and the challenge only increases. Still, prime investment opportunities exist even in this uncertain market. Let's look at how you can find them ...
How to Prep Your Rental Property for Inclement Weather

How to Prep Your Rental Property for Inclement Weather

For rental property owners and managers, unpredictable weather can present a real challenge. From heavy rain and snowstorms to extreme heat and high winds, inclement weather can wreak havoc in the most unexpected ways. While you may not always be able to predict what the weather will do, you can ...
Adding Value Is Always on Trend

Adding Value Is Always on Trend

| Jeff Roth | Article | Operations
Change Is Constant, And The Best Way To Combat Change Is To Continuously Add Value. Change is a constant in the marketplace, and it can create uncertainty for us and the people we serve. How will the new rules for realtors affect buyers and sellers? How do the outcomes of ...
9 Strategies to Maximize Investments in a High- Interest-Rate Economy

9 Strategies to Maximize Investments in a High- Interest-Rate Economy

These Strategies Will Help You Navigate High-interest-rate Challenges Effectively. Real estate investors face new challenges, but also opportunities, in today's high-interest-rate economy. Gaining insight and deploying the right strategies puts profiting in this market within reach for the smart investor. The nine strategies outlined below will help you navigate the ...
Using a Business Operating System to Navigate Industry Trends

Using a Business Operating System to Navigate Industry Trends

The Empire Operating System Equips Real Estate Investors To Capitalize On Industry Trends And Optimize Operations For Success Real estate investment is an ever-evolving landscape that demands staying ahead of industry trends to be successful. Leveraging a systematic approach like the Empire Operating System can help you navigate these changes ...
2024’s Top Amenity: Air Conditioning

2024’s Top Amenity: Air Conditioning

| Krista Reuther | Article | Operations
Ac Enhances Living Environments And Boosts Real Estate Values By Providing Essential Comfort And Energy Efficiency. Today's rental market is as competitive as ever, and strategic amenities offer savvy landlords an undeniable edge in the race for great tenants. Gyms, pools, and in-unit washers might sound like a natural win, ...
Think Realty Podcast #326 – Tax Planning Boring? Think Again – It Could Save You Thousands!

Think Realty Podcast #326 – Tax Planning Boring? Think Again – It Could Save You Thousands!

Ever wondered why taxes are the biggest expense in real estate? Did you know it's also the key to making more money? Eddie sat down with Hubert Johnson from Guardian Tax Law, PLLC to dive into asset protection, tax law, and how these 'boring' topics are the most exciting tools ...
Why Storytelling Is the Most Crucial Part of Modern Marketing

Why Storytelling Is the Most Crucial Part of Modern Marketing

| Skyler Wilson | Article | Operations
In The Constant Tug-of-war Between Bold New Marketing Ideas And Time tested Strategies, It’s Important To Get The Balance Right. In today's fiercely competitive market, having a great property is just the beginning. You need to market it in a way that not only captures attention but resonates with your ...
Featured Speakers at Think Realty Orlando Presentations

Featured Speakers at Think Realty Orlando Presentations

On September 13th, Think Realty's Orlando Summit was set ablaze with insights as five standout speakers—Hannah Kesler, Derreck Long, Jason Engelman, Anne Marie Rogers, and Adonis Locket—took to the stage. Each expert shared transformative strategies and insider tips designed to elevate any real estate investor’s game. Their presentations were packed ...
Safeguarding Your Real Estate Investment: Legal Protection and Disaster Preparedness

Safeguarding Your Real Estate Investment: Legal Protection and Disaster Preparedness

00:43:03 | Protecting your real estate investment from legal pitfalls and natural disasters like hurricanes, fires, and other hazards requires a strategic mix of preparation, insurance, and mitigation tactics. By adopting proactive measures, you can significantly minimize risks and mitigate the impacts of legal issues and natural disasters, ensuring the ...
Should You Do Multiple Tenant Leases?

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 ...
Identifying the Perfect Investment Property

Identifying the Perfect Investment Property

| Kiavi | Article | Operations, Sponsored
Navigating the real estate market requires a blend of analysis and strategy that considers economic indicators, property valuation methods, and property types. Real estate investment transcends mere transactions; it’s a nuanced dance between perception and reality. Imagine navigating a grand performance where market dynamics dictate your every move, from initial ...
Think Realty Magazine September-October 2024

Think Realty Magazine September-October 2024

+ WHAT'S INSIDE Market & Trends | Better Times Ahead? A Look at the Midyear 2024 Housing Market • Construction Trends During Election Years • Trends Shaping the Future of theReal Estate Industry • Where Are the Investors? Investor Review | Dare to be ... Unconventional • How Interest Rates Impact Real ...