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Smart Tech for Build-to-Rent Investors
The real estate boom hasn’t been kind to everyone, and many people who were saving to buy homes have found themselves unable to afford anything — even in smaller, lesser-known markets. For example, Boise, Idaho, Wichita, Kansas, and Dayton, Ohio, have seen median housing prices increase year over year by ...
Lessons in Diversification from COVID-19
Investors regularly reassess their portfolios and rebalance in order to achieve diversification. And many view this process as a way to tweak their portfolios, making small changes. But the last year has shown us how quickly macro-sized changes can occur. These events should encourage us to broaden our concept of ...
Big Tech Will Disrupt the Real Estate Business
Believe it or not, there was actually a time in which people who wanted to buy or sell a home needed to know a Realtor—or at least know someone who did. There was no internet, and besides the real estate section of the newspaper, there was no place where you ...
How to Diversify Your Marketing Strategy
We all remember those days when marketing focused on a select number of options. A company could buy an ad in a local newspaper, rent billboard space, or purchase a commercial slot on the radio or television, maybe even toss some bandit signs out. Marketing was simple wasn’t it? But ...
6 Reasons to Choose Multifamily Rentals
Many real estate investors choose to own multiple single-family rentals (SFR) instead of investing in multifamily properties, or apartments. While the viewpoint is that single family is simpler; in many ways, multifamily makes more sense. When you invest in SFRs you might see roughly $200/month in cashflow when you take ...
Create Wealth and Confident, Financially Educated Children
All humans seek a life of significance. It is what gives us optimism, vitality, and creativity; it is that truly wondrous quality that sets us apart from all other animals. Rather than being satisfied with survival and immediate pleasure, humans at some point ponder the purpose of their journey and ...
Dave Van Horn started working early—in every sense of the word. In fourth grade, he had a paper route, delivering the news at the crack of dawn. Since then, he’s continued putting in the hard work, but over time, he’s learned how to put his money to work as well ...
October 2021 Commercial Review
+ WHAT'S INSIDE Commercial Review | The Passive Investing Lifestyle • Managing the Lifecycle of a Storage Facility • As the Pandemic Persists,Renter Preferences Continue to Shift • Cities Where Apartment Living Best Supports the Work-from-Home Reality ...
Think Realty Magazine October 2021
+ WHAT'S INSIDE News | Think Realty Honors Winners Investor Stories | Presidents' Circle Featuring Abhi Golhar Fundamentals | An Alternative Approach to Diversification • Ten Best Practices for Relationship Management • Commercial Review • 6 Reasons to Choose Multifamily Rentals •How to Diversify Your Marketing Strategy Commercial Review | ...
Generating Income From Your Guest House
There are several ways to boost your income if you're a property owner. Obviously, there are renovations to boost value for your rental property that can be done, and you'll see a serious turn on your investment. Things as simple as a fresh coat of paint, upgrading the lighting to ...
Ready to Get Away? How to Find Your Dream Vacation Home
After almost two years in a pandemic, people are itching to go on vacation like never before. And with interest rates at an all-time low, it might be worth considering purchasing a vacation home of your very own to get away from it all. But how do you find a ...
Beyond Profits: These Are the Signs of a Great Landlord
Real Estate can make you rich, or it can make you a pauper. It is a great way to quickly transform millions into thousands. Going in with too much confidence and not enough education will poison your investment and leave you holding an empty bag. We all enjoy watching shows ...
Essential Tips for First-Time Property Investors
The property market is one of the most lucrative investment opportunities for people looking to grow their wealth. But it's not always easy, especially when you're a first-time investor. You need to have a thorough understanding of what you can and cannot afford before making the jump into property investing ...
6 Ways to Pay Off a Mortgage Faster
With housing prices continuing to skyrocket across the country, current homeowners find themselves in an envious position. Watching the value of their homes increase every year, many are eager to sell and cash in. Others want to utilize the value of their home for borrowing purposes. Whether looking to sell ...
6 Real Estate Investing Opportunities You Don’t Want to Miss
Real estate is a multi-faceted investment playground. Investors from all walks of life can get in on the fun. Most traditional mindsets think that you can only invest in real estate if you have a lot of money. The truth is that there are also investing options with low input ...
Think Realty Podcast #208 – You Want to be the Bank!
This podcast will transform the way that you think about real estate investing! In this episode, Eddie Speed explains why YOU want to be the bank! Learn how to carry financing, defer taxes over the time and collect a predictable income! Plus, what are some smart decisions you can make ...
“Connecting II: Deals and Investors”: don’t miss Real Estate IQ’s main virtual event!
Mark your calendars because Real Estate IQ’s second edition of “Connecting: Deals and Investors” is ready to blow your mind! After an outstanding first experience, this event has become a must among real estate professionals. If you want to learn everything there is to know about exit strategies, find out ...
Using Social Media to Reduce Vacancy
Real estate investors stand to gain so much by leveraging social media; you might even say it's necessary to have an online presence. These days people start searching for homes online, and if you concentrate all your efforts on traditional means such as newspapers, you risk losing out on prospective ...
Do’s and Don’ts of Selling a Vacant Home
Persuading a homebuyer to purchase a real estate property or selling a home is typically straightforward. With the proper staging techniques, you can make even the most average-looking house seem like the best one in the neighborhood. Of course, it won’t be easy. It’d take considerable experience to make it ...
Think Realty Podcast #207 – Is a Market Correction Coming?
In the last 12 months, we’ve seen a 14% increase in rental values and a 5% increase in renewals. What do those stats indicate? This episode addresses the continuing eviction moratoriums, overinflation, and what these things equal for investors and the future market. Plus, the ripple effect of restrictions, interest ...
The Path to Access Rent Relief Funds
00:41:50 | This panel outlines the steps landlords can take to access available rent relief funds, designed to assist those affected by financial hardship due to circumstances like the COVID-19 pandemic. It details eligibility requirements, application processes, and necessary documentation for securing funds from federal, state, and local programs. Other ...
State of the Single-Family Rental Market
00:47:21 | This session offers an in-depth analysis of the current single-family rental (SFR) market, exploring key trends, challenges, and growth opportunities. It examines factors driving demand for single-family rentals, such as demographic shifts, urbanization, and the appeal of flexible living arrangements. The panel also addresses rental pricing trends, vacancy ...
Think Realty Podcast #206 – On the Scale
This episode covers scaling a real estate investing business and the progression of going from wholesaling to multifamily syndication and everything in between. What does it take for an investor to go from a single-family mindset to a multifamily mindset? Plus, what is the #1 item on the due diligence ...
State of the Fix & Flip Industry + How Real Estate is Used for the Creation of Wealth
00:48:57 | This comprehensive session examines the current landscape of the fix and flip industry, highlighting trends, challenges, and opportunities for investors. It delves into the profitability of flipping properties, analyzing market dynamics and renovation strategies that can maximize returns. Additionally, the session explores how real estate serves as a ...
Top Tools Real Estate Professionals Need to Use
Anyone who has been in the real estate industry for a while has probably realized that the industry has changed significantly during the past few years. Therefore, real estate professionals need to do everything they can to stay one step ahead of their competitors. Now, there are numerous tools available ...
