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Skip the Down Payment to Flip Faster
Rehab Financial Group covers 100% of purchase and rehab costs so you can scale your portfolio without draining your cash. Discover game-changing real estate investment opportunities with Rehab Financial Group LP (RFG), your go-to partner for successful real estate investments. As shown in the example below using an interest rate ...
Lenders are still writing checks, but only for projects that pass today’s tougher tests. An obvious shift is underway in today’s commercial real estate market. High interest rates are in a state of limbo, making traditional property purchases more expensive and profits harder to come by. Many investors, therefore, are ...
100% Bonus Depreciation Is Here to Stay
The 100% bonus depreciation is back. It’s permanent. And it’s a big deal. On July 4, 2025, Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), officially restoring 100% bonus depreciation and making it a permanent part of the tax code. The last few years were messy with phaseouts, deadline ...
Anyone selling you certainty is selling you something else too. Occasionally I call the market movement correctly based on price action/chart history on the MBS candlestick charts. I don’t have anyone screaming out my name as some market guru, so I am left to myself for any acknowledgment and compliments ...
Distressed Inventory Outpaces Buyers
With more auction volume to (finally) choose from, why are some buyers tapping the brakes? Scheduled foreclosure auction volume for the third and fourth quarters of 2025 points to more opportunities for investors and other buyers to pick up distressed properties at auction in the second half of the year, ...
Turn uncertainty into advantage with the right systems. If you’ve been in the real estate game long enough, you’ve learned how to ride the waves. You’ve seen booms inflate confidence and downturns reveal what’s been held together with duct tape and denial. But what separates you from the investors who ...
Find Your Next Deal for Far Below Market Value
Foreclosure properties offer larger margins, but be mindful of the risks. Whether you’re a homebuyer or real estate investor, foreclosure properties offer you the opportunity to purchase real estate at below-market prices. You can potentially save thousands of dollars, and this process often provides immediate equity and excellent investment potential ...
Affinity Real Estate Media (DBA Think Realty) Acquired by Scott Ward, CEO of WardCo
Transition Effective September 10, 2025 [Kansas City, MO] — September 15, 2025 — Affinity Real Estate Media, doing business as Think Realty, today announced its acquisition by WardCo, led by CEO Scott Ward. The ownership transition, effective immediately, positions Think Realty for continued growth and innovation under new leadership while ...
Cut Taxes With Short-Term Rentals
Don’t forget to account for these savings when determining your ROI for different holding strategies. It is difficult to find deals that cashflow or offer a decent ROI in many markets. In addition, some markets are saturated with rentals, which puts downward pressure on occupancy and rents, forcing property owners ...
Win Tenants Before They Walk In
From solar lights to fenced yards, these smart exterior upgrades can make renters fall in love right from the curb. When it comes to attracting high-quality tenants, first impressions are everything. Your marketing plays a big part in these impressions, but the place it really starts is with your rental ...
Kitchens are the heart of a home for both design and function. Even in small spaces, this centerpiece should meet all needs. Kitchens are the gathering place of the home. It’s no wonder, then, that kitchen islands have become the “must have” for most homebuyers. Although kitchens are still a ...
Think Realty Magazine September-October 2025
+WHAT'S INSIDE Design | Bring the Party to the Island • Win Tenants Before They Walk In Operations | Cut Taxes With Short-Term Rentals • Find Your Next Deal for Far Below Market Value • Market Shifts Mean Momentum • 100% Bonus Depreciation Is Here to Stay Market & Trends |There Are ...
Deals Don’t Wait for Wednesdays
Use these resources to Track hyper-LOCAL insights and help source your ideal investment. I met five gentlemen ranging in age from 72 to 80 some time ago when they invited me to lunch. But it never seemed I had time to join them in Ocala, my quaint but rapidly growing ...
Tech-enabled lender’s fifth rated securitization was 5X oversubscribed due to significant demand from both new and repeat institutional investors. Kiavi, a leading tech-enabled lender to residential real estate investors, today announced the closing of a $400 million rated securitization of residential transition loans (“RTLs”). This deal is Kiavi’s fifth rated securitization and 23rd transaction under its LHOME shelf, bringing its total ...
A “Sound” System Beats a Studio
Real estate teams need more than cameras: they need a system that turns content into ROI. Everyone wants video now. Everyone says they need it. They’ll throw around phrases like “content is king” and sure, maybe they’ll hire a videographer, maybe buy a DSLR and a ring light. But six ...
Morning Kickoff with Eddie Wilson, CEO of Think Realty
00:12:47 | Start your day with fresh insights and energy as Think Realty CEO Eddie Wilson kicks off the morning session. Eddie will set the stage with big-picture trends, strategies, and opportunities shaping real estate investing in 2025, giving you the focus and inspiration you need to maximize your summit ...
HUD Housing: Eddie Wilson Interviews Machelle Redmond
00:30:09 | Eddie Wilson sits down with Machelle Redmond — attorney, investor, asset manager, and educator — to unpack her unique path in real estate. From navigating compliance in government contracting to managing HUD properties across multiple states, Machelle shares insider strategies, debunks myths, and reveals how to spot opportunities ...
00:28:28 | Discover how today’s most successful passive investors are reallocating capital to build stronger portfolios—ones that generate income now, not just long-term upside. In this high-impact session, you’ll learn how to use capital stack diversification, liquidity layers, and low-risk debt positions to protect your downside and create steady, passive ...
00:29:48 | In today’s fast-changing real estate market, top financing experts Brando Tessar and Kevin Victoria with CV3 Financial Services reveal the real-world strategies investors are using to stay profitable and scale smarter. From avoiding common pitfalls to securing capital that works in any market, this no-fluff session delivers the ...
Leveraging Your Legacy and Armoring Your Equity with Aaron Chapman
00:30:43 | Join Aaron Chapman of CrossCountry Mortgage as he dives into how investors can harness the power of their personal and financial legacy to build long-term wealth. Learn strategies to not only grow your equity but also protect it against market shifts and future uncertainties. This session is all ...
Investor Intel 2025: Exclusive Tactics to Accelerate Your Portfolio – Powered by CNB Custody
00:45:04 | Ready to level up your investing game? Join a powerhouse panel of seasoned real estate investors as they reveal the most effective, forward-thinking strategies set to dominate in 2025. From high-yield asset classes and market-shifting trends to creative deal structures and tech-driven insights, this session delivers the tactical ...
Money Talks: Lending Strategies That Drive Investor Success – Powered by CNB Custody
00:43:44 | Get ready to hear it straight from the source—top lenders reveal the insider financing strategies fueling today’s most successful real estate deals. From creative capital stacks to market-ready lending products, this powerhouse panel will show you how to leverage money smarter, move faster, and scale bigger. If you’re ...
Great ideas are not enough: success depends on how you execute. In real estate, innovation isn’t just a buzzword—it’s what separates the top performers from those who are left behind. Whether you’re an investor or a real estate professional, you constantly face the challenge of staying ahead in a fast-paced, ...
In property management, innovation isn’t a buzzword; it’s a business imperative. At Red Brick Realty, we’ve seen firsthand how the right tools and systems can simplify the job for landlords, protect investments, and improve the experience for tenants. Whether you own one unit or a portfolio, staying current isn’t optional—it’s ...
Uncle Sam Needs Property Managers
With more than 500 million square feet of real estate, federally-owned property creates opportuniy, security, and challenge. Managing a federally owned real property portfolio efficiently is crucial for real property managers, given the significant challenges and opportunities in this area. The federal government owns and internally manages more than 500 ...
