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4 Industry Trends You Cannot Afford to Ignore
Real estate is changing … again. The post-pandemic world is a volatile one, and the real estate industry is just as susceptible to volatility as any other sector. Real estate has long been a “hedge asset,” one that is somewhat insulated from economic pressures and declines. As a result, investors ...
10 Strategies for Investing in Real Estate During an Economic Downturn
The period of robust and consistent economic expansion since the pandemic seems to be coming to an end. Consumer prices continue to rise, but the annual inflation rate dropped to 5% in March. That's significantly lower than the 9% reported in June 2022 but still much higher than the target ...
Finding Deals With Good Cash Flow
Many investors are finding it challenging to locate the deals that provide good cash flow. Traditional real estate investing is in a tricky spot right now. The Fed has raised interest rates by more than 4% during the past two years in an effort to slow inflation and mitigate its ...
8 Tax Benefits of Owning a Single Rental Property
If you’re new to the world of real estate investing, we have great news heading into tax season. There are a lot of benefits to owning even one rental property. From deductions to capital gains tax deferment, we’re going to cover everything you need to know as you begin tax ...
Borrowing in an Uncertain Market
Heed these lessons before you commit to a loan from a private or hard money lender. With the economy uncertain—and some economists predicting a recession—it’s wise to consider your borrowing options to ensure you make an informed decision. Each person’s situation is unique. If hard money or private money is ...
Price and population peaks in various markets coincided. Home prices go with the flow. The flow of population, that is. We could also call this Twin Peaks because the height of the recent home price boom seems to be a twin of the height of population growth. The boom sprang ...
00:11:48 |Today Flip & Dani are talking about Due Diligence. This is a checklist they have when they're buying a property and they've actually submitted the LOI and it's under contract. This is when Flip & Dani break open the Due Diligence checklist and start going through every single step, ...
00:12:45 | Flip & Dani just purchased a 48 unit property and want to share with you their application and interview questions they discussed with the current property manager ...
00:08:44| Flip & Dani often talk about how the operator has to be somebody that's experienced, somebody that knows what they're going to do and has grit. You are looking for someone who is not going to run when the going gets tough because the going can get tough in ...
7 Pros and Cons of Investing in Foreclosures in 2023
As an investor, you’re always on the lookout for properties that will return substantial profits. With an uncertain housing market, as well as high inflation and interest rates, foreclosed properties may be on the verge of flooding the market. A property becomes foreclosed when a homeowner fails to make mortgage ...
Think Realty Podcast #291 – Marketing Secrets You Should Know
To say the marketing world is ever changing would be a slight understatement, but how it can bring your business to the next level requires a special skillset. Eddie sat down with Rey Perez from Amp Your Brand to chat about the current marketing landscape and the current marketing trends ...
Local Real Estate Investors Move from Caution to Confidence
Local investors stay disciplined even as institutional investors continue to retreat. Local real estate investors who started out the year cautiously bullish have become more confidently bullish as the housing market continues to prove its resilience in the face of elevated mortgage rates and slowing home price appreciation, according to ...
Midwest Multifamily Market Trends
Although there is increased interest in Midwest multifamily investing, the pace of interest rate hikes has slowed activity. Still, optimism remains for 2024. “Investors, who are seeing rent growth fall, are consequently shifting their money into Midwestern markets where they are still finding slow but steady growth.” —Aarthi Swaminathan, MarketWatch ...
Harnessing AI in Real Estate: A Game-Changer for Tech-Savvy Investors
In the whirlwind arena of real estate investing, staying ahead of the curve means more than just understanding the intricacies of the market. It's about capitalizing on cutting-edge technologies to gain a competitive edge. As AI continues its relentless advance across industries, its implications in real estate are profound, especially ...
Think Realty Podcast #290 – Passive Investments From Vacant Lots to Resort Communities
If you want to be a passive investor with a tried-and-true process and don’t want to wholesale, this is the podcast you NEED to watch! Eddie sat down with Michael Poggi from The Millionaires Real Estate Investment Group, to discuss how he went from being a Chicago stockbroker to investing ...
A Look Back at 2023—and a Peak at 2024
Does investor sentiment align with market conditions? There’s no doubt the past year has been challenging for residential real estate investors. How daunting has the challenge been? What’s going on in today’s market? As we move into the second half of 2023, let’s take a look back at the first ...
What’s Really in the Stop Predatory Investment Bill?
We must ensure the bill does not contain unintended consequences for small real estate investors. Senate Democrats have proposed new legislation referred to as the Stop Predatory Investment Act. On the surface, it does look like something that could be beneficial to the real estate investor as well as the ...
Why You Need an Energy Audit for Your Rental Properties
Advancements in residential construction technologies have created a strong demand for energy-efficient homes. As more homeowners and rental property owners upgrade their homes to enhance energy efficiency, more renters are looking for properties with these kinds of features. As a rental property owner, there is a lot that you can ...
Titan of Multifamily: Madina Shaik, CEO of Makaan Investment Group
Shaik’s simple plan to dominate multifamily investing isn’t “rocket science.” Growing up in southern India, Madina Shaik was passionate about civil engineering and decided he wanted to be part of the building process. Today, he’s a titan of multifamily investing, building and renovating thousands of units. Of course, it wasn’t ...
The Benefits of Investing in New Construction Properties
While all investment strategies and different types of properties have their own competing lists of pros and cons, some can feel like easier approaches, particularly for investors who may have a fairly new portfolio. For those looking to invest in new construction, the possibilities of how and when to buy, ...
Think Realty Podcast #289 – From Rocket Scientist to Real Estate Mogul
Adonis Lockett has made the unconventional jump from a rocket scientist to real estate mogul and has now created a product that could prove to be an industry disrupter. Eddie sat down with Adonis to chat about his product, “MyRE360”, and how investors can utilize it and take the same ...
Essential Hard and Soft Skills to Real Estate Investing Success
Successful real estate investors typically possess a range of essential skills that help them to navigate the complexities of buying and managing single-family rental homes. While developing “hard skills,” like in-depth knowledge of the real estate field, contracts, financing, and others are an important part of investing success, there are ...
Creating the “Wow” Factor with Your Home Renovations
To achieve a dramatic before-and-after feel, consider these five tips. Everyone loves to see the great before-and-after photos of homes. Even major networks like HGTV, DIY, and the new Magnolia Network have made millions off the fact that everyone loves a great “before and after. Witnessing the makeover of an ...
Where Is Private Lending Headed?
There is still money available to get deals done; however, it may be more expensive. Have you tried to secure private money for your deals recently? There’s a lot going on in the current lending landscape that is important for you to understand. Let’s dive into some current industry trends, ...
Financial Wellness Is the Next Big Trend
Being financially fit can change the game for real estate investors. You’re interested in real estate investing, right? But, did you know that understanding your financial health is just as important as finding the right property to invest in? Yeah, it’s true! Understanding your financial health is becoming a huge ...
