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Self Storage Real Estate: Risk vs. Reward
Wayne Gretsky, the famous ice hockey player once said, “I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been.” Investors, have a lot on our minds; where will interest rates go, will our tenants pay, will the economy hold up, etc. While there are many ...
The $5 Billion Plan for Your Apartment Syndication Business
In late 2020, I achieved one of my original long-term apartment syndication goals: $1 billion under management. A large portion of that $1 billion (a little under $300,000,000) was added in 2020. At the same time, the podcast I created, Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever, and the Best Ever ...
There are many plateaus real estate investors often reach as they build their businesses. And each can be difficult to climb out of. The first, of course, is to buy your first property. Then it may be to quit your day job and become a full-time investor. Ten properties is ...
3 Critical Areas of Risk Management
Ask a real estate investor about risk management and you are likely going to get a long discussion about entities, land trusts, and other vehicles to protect oneself from the potential liabilities of being a housing provider or an investor. While these are critical topics, I believe they miss the ...
Understanding the pitfalls of real estate investing is critical to building your real estate portfolio and longevity whether you are investing in residential or commercial real estate. One of the best ways to protect yourself is to be proactive and educate yourself as to where the risks may lie and ...
Most investors will evaluate potential investments and account for scenarios that would negatively impact their investment returns. They describe this as risk assessment or risk management, though technically it is a threat analysis (see my article in Think Realty in June 2020 for a more thorough explanation). Real estate investors ...
Typically, the terms “risk taker” and “cautious” are not applied to the same person, but Ryan Robson had made a career out of assuming both of these traits when it comes to his real estate career and business decisions. Robson has owned Rocket Lister since November 2020. The multi-state company ...
Real Estate: A People Business
The term ‘Risk Management’ in real estate often brings three things to mind: have good insurance, have a great attorney, and document everything in writing. It would have been easy to just focus and write about those three things, but you can find that anywhere. As an active real estate ...
If you haven’t heard by now, the Boise, ID metro housing market is absolutely blistering hot. The COVID pandemic has created new and unforeseen demand trends for the Boise-Nampa metropolitan area, also known as Treasure Valley. The rise of remote working amid the pandemic has allowed many folks to relocate ...
The Ultimate Risk Management Playbook
In the real estate market, many rightfully worried the COVID-19 pandemic would lead to another crisis. But we didn’t see the 2008 housing collapse play out again, as some predicted. From January 2020 to January 2021, CoreLogic research shows the average home price jumped 11.21 percent, with total home sales ...
One of Think Realty’s Women to Watch this year, Arianne Lemire is proving she is worth watching in the real estate investment industry. In our March issue, she shared her REI journey and that although she has amassed wealth from her investment strategies, her passion is educating others on how ...
VoIP Phone Systems: The Latest Communications Tool for Realty Investors
Today, investors of real estate are experiencing a variety of issues given a global pandemic, the state of the economy, and a seller’s market. One challenge they face is what communications tool they should be using for today’s busy on-the-go times. For many investors, switching to VoIP (voice over internet ...
Modern Office Space Features that Support Workplace Health and Wellness
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, most working adults were clocking in from home. Now, many of them are heading back to the office, but not without some concerns about health and safety. In fact, 50% of employees in the U.S. are worried about returning to work. The good ...
Should Investors Focus More on Cashflow or Equity?
“Why not both?” might be your retort to this article’s title, and I would surely agree that a real estate investor should seek both cash flow and equity. There’s no reason to settle for just one or the other, of course. That being said, “focus” is the key word here; ...
If you’re new to real estate investing, you’ve probably discovered that it’s not as easy to break into as, say, the stock market. There is no Robinhood for rental property, and you can’t start with just $1. But there is a way to get your foot in the door — ...
How the Coronavirus Will Change the Real Estate Industry Going Forward
Now that the Biden Administration has lifted its mandate to wear masks in federal buildings and national parks (and recommended states do the same) for vaccinated individuals, we are starting to see a bit of light at the end of the tunnel for the collective Coronavirus nightmare that has affected ...
Think Realty Podcast #192 – The Dating Game
Ready to no longer be single? If you’re a single-family real estate investor looking to embark on syndications or maneuvering the multifamily space, then this show is for you! It has never been easier to invest in multifamily. Listen to this and find out how you can find a partner ...
It's rare to find anyone describing moving to a new home as "fun." In fact, that's the last word you would expect. It’s not one that would come to mind before, during, and after a move. Distress about moving even occurs when people move to their dream home. When you ...
How to Become a Successful Real Estate Agent in California
Real estate is one of the most lucrative businesses one can invest in. It has good returns, and the more you practice, the higher your commission. However, one of the things you need to remember is that it takes time to build a career in real estate. It is not ...
3D Tours Increase SFR Property Leads
If you haven’t been using 3D tours to market your single-family rental properties, you might want to consider doing so. According to PlanOmatic, a national provider of Property Insights and marketing services for the single-family rental industry, the impact of 3D tours is substantial. The company announced the results of ...
6 Ways to Save Time And Money When Moving
No matter how you put it, moving can be expensive and time-consuming. That’s why it’s essential to find every opportunity you can to save precious resources when doing your big move. If you’re planning on moving to a new house soon, consider reading this article in its entirety as it ...
RCN Capital Surpasses 10,000 Loans Funded
RCN Capital, a leading nationwide private lender specializing in providing financing for real estate investors, announced that it has funded over 10,000 loans since its inception in 2010, affirming the company as an influential lender in the space. This is the second funding milestone RCN Capital has reached in 2021 ...
Think Realty Podcast #191 – Thinking Multifamily?
If buying a 100-unit property seems untouchable, you’ll want to listen to this episode because investing in the multifamily space is more doable than you might think. Host Abhi and guest Mark Kenney demystify multifamily as they discuss MF trends, markets, raising capital, best resources, and more! To learn how ...
Connecting Deals and Investors: The Virtual Event of the Year!
Join Real Estate IQ in a virtual event with 7 experts, multiple networking rooms, and simultaneous translation to Spanish. Free entrance for the first 100 registrations! Get your comfy slippers, put on a nice shirt, and sit on your favorite couch because the virtual event of the year is here! Join ...
How to Find an Investment-Minded Real Estate Agent
There are many ways to find good deals. You can send out letters to potentially motivated sellers, build up an online presence with SEO marketing, scout FSBOs on Craigslist and other sites, network with wholesalers or become a real estate agent yourself and look through the MLS for potential deals ...
