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Time management for businessmen: 3 hacks that will gift you more hours in a day
Busy people know how hard it might be to find some more hours in a day to do more – thanks to neuroscience and psychology we now know many interesting hacks and tips that you can use to expand your possibilities and give yourself some more time on important things ...
Home Ownership: An American Pipe Dream?
Home ownership is a pillar of American culture. It represents independence, status, and upward mobility. One could even say it’s one of the first steps in achieving the coveted “American dream.” Frighteningly, that is just what it has become for many Americans: a dream. Home ownership across America is becoming ...
3 Things to Remember in a Volatile Market
Real estate investing has always felt a little risky to people on the outside of the industry. Even occasional industry insiders get in over their heads or invest in a market that doesn’t meet projections. The reality is, however, real estate investing is one of the best ways to create ...
Think Realty Podcast #247 – Don’t Judge an Investment by it’s Name!
Glenn Stromberg of Stromberg Investment Group sits down with Eddie Wilson to remind everyone not to judge an investment by it’s name. Manufactured homes AKA mobile homes, tend to be overlooked but Glenn and Eddie talk about why they’re a smart investment to diversify your portfolio. They discuss why manufactured ...
What Investors Should Know About Navigating the Upcoming Market
00:51:13 | In this webinar, you will learn: -Learn the current economics of a down market -Understanding what asset classes work best in this scenario -Generating a plan on your next steps as an investor -Learn about an all new investment opportunity presented by our founder Eddie Wilson ...
Know When to Shift to a Property Manager for Your Short-Term Rental
When you first started renting out your home away from home, you may have thought it would be a fun way to create a new income stream while helping others enjoy their stay and managing a vacation rental in a destination you love. However, you may now own and manage ...
The Evolution of the American Dream: From Buying to Renting
The past couple of years have changed us. Americans have reprioritized their lives, and the traditional lifestyle no longer fits. We don’t want to be rooted in one place. Companies have evolved, offering many people a work-from-anywhere option. So, more people are choosing to rent rather than to purchase a ...
Is It Time to Switch from Home Investing to Commercial?
Investing in property—land, hotels, office buildings, apartments, private homes—has long been a moneymaking proposition. Of course, a major investment company or builder, solidly financed and determined to produce only the very top of the line condominiums in Monaco will have different challenges and resources than the average investor. However, for ...
Real Estate Investing Versus 401(k)
The most commonly accepted retirement plan in the United States today is the 401(k) plan. But have you considered real estate investment as a retirement vehicle? Let’s take a look at the two options. 401(k) Plans Interestingly, the 401(k) wasn’t even intended for use as a retirement vehicle when it ...
Think Realty Podcast #246 – Let’s Make A Deal!
Eddie sits down with Robert Alex Baker from Coastal Equity Group to chat about the market, borrowers, and lending. They discuss if the marketplace is driven by consumer sentiment, how borrowers position themselves to be lender friendly or in line to get the capital, and if we’re moving into a ...
What You Need to Know About the “Value-Add” Buzz
The problem with buzzwords in the world of investing is they replace sound decision-making with decisions based on hype. Remember the buzzwords that dominated last year? Crypto and meme stocks were generating a lot of investor attention—along with their money. Flush with stimulus money, newbie investors flooded the markets, snatching ...
Think Realty Webinar: What Investors Should Know About Navigating the Upcoming Market
Think Realty is providing you with another FREE WEBINAR! On September 26th at 5PM (CST), our founder Eddie Wilson along with Glenn Stromberg from MobileVestEd will be speaking about what investors should know about navigating the upcoming market. In this webinar, you will learn: Learn the current economics of a ...
Should Investors Be Alarmed About Recent Market News?
It doesn’t matter where we get our news, none of us have been able to escape talk about an upcoming recession, rising interest rates, and “historically” high inflation. Seeing the Federal Reserve raise interest rates another 75 basis points can definitely be disheartening. Although it is certainly a warning, it ...
Investors’ Role in the Housing Crisis
Looking at the economy, we see an ecosystem that works like a well-oiled piece of machinery. It has a lot of parts and wheels that each play a vital role in its operation. If one piece of the machinery is worn down, the other pieces are affected. But you can ...
Many of today’s entrepreneurs aren’t looking to start businesses just to make money; they are looking to make a difference while making money. For generations, the main reason for investment was to build wealth. And, if you were fortunate enough to achieve that end, a subsequent goal was passing that ...
How to calculate your moving costs per cubic foot
Anyone who has ever had to move to a new house understands that it can be stressful, as you are likely to confront an array of problems that need your attention from arranging all paperwork to packing. When relocating, you'll need to estimate the exact cost of moving your belongings ...
Think Realty Podcast #245 – Looking for the Lone Wolf
As both an investor and lender our guest Romney Navarro, CEO of Streamline Funding, has a unique perspective on the market. He sat down with Eddie Wilson to discuss the feeling in the market, the importance of partnerships and why they could be essential to a deal, and what are ...
Are Series LLCs a Good Choice?
In 1996, Delaware introduced the series LLC. As one of the newer entity choices, series LLCs are an interesting creation. The idea was derived from Delaware’s statutory trust law, which was popular with mutual funds. Under this law, an investment company could form a trust with separate series, each with ...
Fix and Flip: A Practical Guide for Investors in 2022
Over the last decade, investors have flocked to fix-and-flip properties, which primarily delivered healthy margins in relatively short order in a booming market. ATTOM estimates that house flips accounted for 4.9% of all home sales in the second quarter of 2021. In 2022, the picture looks quite different. With supply ...
Become a Strategy Savvy Investor
We’ve all done it. At some point, we’ve driven by the house with the abandoned vibe and thought, “Man, somebody should buy that and turn it into a (insert: restaurant, boutique, salon, office, remodel, etc.).” Some of us may even have momentarily considered doing it ourselves. That’s the voice of ...
4 Ways to Protect Your Investment in Recessionary Times
As Warren Buffet said, “The first rule of an investment is don’t lose money. And the second rule of an investment is don’t forget the first rule.” The financial markets are in distress. Stock market values are down significantly year to date. Cryptocurrency values are down even more. Everyone is ...
According to an old Chinese proverb, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.” This is true about so many things in life, especially investing in real estate. In a changing market, however, many people might challenge that advice. Like the seasons, ...
5 Key Considerations Before Selling Your Home For Cash
A house is an excellent investment that many people want for personal or business purposes. Private buyers consist of individuals and families, whereas business buyers include real estate professionals and investors. Cash home buyers or real estate investment firms may often offer ‘homes for fast cash’ deals or purchase properties ...
Think Realty Podcast #244 – How to Stay Stable in a Market That is Constantly Changing
In today’s marketplace, there is a concern about interest rates, rate stability, and accessibility to capital. Think Realty Resident Expert Eric Stewart from Atlantic Business Capital, sits down with Eddie to discuss where the market is now and what he sees in the world of commercial lending, methods of mitigating ...
The Real Difference: Property Management Made Easy
Owning rental properties requires significant commitment and upkeep; the volume of tasks required to keep your rental home in good shape and always leased can sometimes seem overwhelming. Hiring a professional property management company like Real Property Management that can perform almost all the work needed to protect your rental ...
