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How to Market Your Rental

How to Market Your Rental

| Think Realty | Article | Operations
One of the most important parts of being a real estate investor or landlord is filling your units with quality tenants. Tenants who pay on time, take good care of the property and keep you informed of any needed maintenance can be priceless — and help you build your wealth ...
Market Spotlight: Dallas - Fort Worth, TX

Market Spotlight: Dallas – Fort Worth, TX

The strong job market supports the Dallas-Fort Worth real estate market in two ways: It attracts new residents into the area, and increases demand for housing, putting upward pressure on prices. Here is a detailed analysis of this hot market and what to expect in 2021. Home Price Metrics The ...
On the Radar: California Investor Exodus

On the Radar: California Investor Exodus

Rumor has it that real estate investors are throwing in the towel on California. Even before Covid, investors were increasingly uncomfortable with California politicians and regulators, seemingly set on making an entrepreneur’s life difficult. Local-level rent control, outlawing vacation rentals, and changes to the foreclosure process meant investors of all ...
Self-Directed Fix and Flips

Self-Directed Fix and Flips

Maybe you are not new to real estate investing. Maybe you have fixed and flipped hundreds of properties or are a housing provider to hundreds of families nationwide. But have you ever thought of using your self-directed IRA or solo 401K to fix and flip an investment property? If you ...
Tips to Investing in Vacation Properties

Tips to Investing in Vacation Properties

When guiding a prospective buyer through the process of purchasing an income-producing property, I tend to emphasize three general rules that apply no matter where the property you are seeking to purchase is located: Always do your due diligence, Put a premium on location, and Focus your search on properties ...
Developing New Strategies

Developing New Strategies

Prior to Covid-19, median household incomes in the United States were rising sharply, according to US Census data. From 2016 to 2019, median household incomes jumped from $59,039 to $68,703, a 16 percent gain. That was good news for American families anyway you spin it. On the surface, it should ...
Giving Back Through REI

Giving Back Through REI

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” Aesop in The Lion and the Mouse What a year 2020 was. With COVID-19 creating uncertainty in the housing market, you have certainly been busy. If you’ve entered into 2021 in good shape, give yourself a pat on the ...
Make Millions with Private Lending

Make Millions with Private Lending

| Jason Engelman | Article | Funding
In 2017, I started my wholesaling business with a whopping $20. Seriously, 20 bucks. In 2019, I had the opportunity of a lifetime to purchase my first deal—16 single-family homes. The purchase was a little under 1.5 million dollars. The problem was I didn't have any money that I could ...
Invest with Purpose

Invest with Purpose

| Joe Dyton | Article | Profiles
At some point in his career, Philanthroinvestors® founder Ivan Anz realized he was just “investing money for money.” It wasn’t always like that, however. Anz had an entrepreneurial spirit long before he created Philanthroinvestors, which combines traditional venture capital financing with philanthropic principles to achieve social impact. He started his ...
Presidents’ Circle

Presidents’ Circle

| Think Realty | Article | Profiles
Business partners and Think Realty Presidents’ Circle members Gabe Clements and Eitan Fishbein’s real estate investing story began in 2016 when they met at a local REI event. They hit it off immediately thanks to a shared passion other than real estate—aviation. “We hit it off when I heard Gabe ...
Think Realty Magazine January 2021

Think Realty Magazine January 2021

+ WHAT'S INSIDE Investor Stories |  Contributor Corner Featuring Ingo Winzer • Success Story: Arianne Lemire • Presidents' Circle Featuring Gabe Clements & Eitan Fishbein Fundamentals |  Make Millions with Private Lending • The Case for Cause Capitalism • Cause Marketing • 3 Steps for Renewing a Lease While Raising ...
Buying Portfolios of Houses

Buying Portfolios: A Guide to Help You Build Your Real Estate Empire

So, you might already know your way around real estate and have picked up a property or two. And if that’s the pace you want to go at, there is absolutely no problem with that whatsoever. Not everyone needs nor wants to build an empire. But if you do want ...
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8 Ways to Lower Costs for Your Business

| Think Realty | Article | Operations
As a small business owner, you don’t have the luxury of having extra cash in reserve. Saving money is always in your best interest. Thankfully, there are several things you can do to lower costs.   Buying Your Space vs. Renting There are pros and cons to leasing and owning a ...
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A Brief Guide to Emergency Maintenance

| Andrew Syrios | Article | Operations
Many people dread becoming a landlord due to the emergency maintenance calls they might receive late at night. They do not enter the business because they know they will have to deal with sewer backups, broken pipes, water leaks and the like at 2:00 am. Or worse, they worry such ...
Should You Hire a Property Manager?

Should You Hire a Property Manager?

| Think Realty | Article | Fundamentals
Rental properties are one of the most popular forms of real estate investments and for good reason. They are accessible even to beginner real estate investors and, when done right, provide a reliable and scalable source of passive income. It is also a great strategy if you are planning to ...
The Best Ways to Identify a Long-Term Investment Property in a Hot Market

The Best Ways to Identify a Long-Term Investment Property in a Hot Market

Historic lows in interest rates have helped fuel 2020’s hot real estate market. As a result, more and more individuals are seeking to add investment properties to their portfolios. While there is no better time than the present to peruse these opportunities, it is important that investors approach the process ...
Real Estate Property Investment

Real Estate Property Investment as a Career

The housing market is approaching record high prices, currently dictating many opportunities for investors. This allows sellers to make huge profits. If you are considering buying and flipping homes or doing total home rehabs as a career, there are things that can affect your profits. Funding the Project If you ...
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When a Potential Investor Says, “I Like the Project, But…”

Chances are, you've been in the situation where you’re talking with a potential investor for your next project. You know they are qualified, and they appear to be truly interested in your project. They are asking all the right questions: “What’s the total investment, expected return, time to completion?” Then ...
The Best Way to Retain Tenants: Spoiler--It’s Good Maintenance

The Best Way to Retain Tenants: Spoiler–It’s Good Maintenance

A new tenant might be impressed by all the bells and whistles of your newly furnished property, but after a while, that magic will wear off. A nice looking house is great for getting a property leased, but it is insufficient for keeping a property leased. The best way to ...
New Think Realty Gift Subscription!

New Think Realty Gift Subscription!

Shopping for real estate just took on new meaning! With the new Think Realty Gift Subscription, you can provide anyone interested in or already investing in real estate with access to real estate investor tools and education designed to give them a smart advantage. Think Realty Gift Subscriptions can be ...
7 Benefits of Hiring a Moving Company

7 Benefits of Hiring a Moving Company

| Think Realty | Article | Operations
Moving from one place to another is not just time-consuming, it can also be a daunting task, especially if you have a busy schedule. If you’re planning on relocating soon, you need to decide whether or not to hire a moving company to help you with your moving needs. You ...
Think Realty Honors the Life of Oliver Somoza From Turnkey Property Pro

Think Realty Honors the Life of Oliver Somoza From Turnkey Property Pro

Think Realty honors the life of one of our partners, Oliver Somoza, Principal at Turnkey Property Pro in New York. He passed away on Thanksgiving night and will be missed by many in the real estate investing industry. His passion to use real estate as a vehicle to help others ...
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3 Questions Entrepreneurs Have Before Investing in Real Estate

As real estate investing experts with more than 18 years of success, we have heard just about every question you can possibly think of. While you may think most of these questions come from first-time investors, just as many come from clients on their second or third property. No question ...
Think Realty Podcast #172 – What Purpose Feels Like

Think Realty Podcast #172 – What Purpose Feels Like

Don’t let the Rat Race distract you from why you started in the first place! This episode reminds us how to go back to our roots and revisit our WHY for REI instead of just chasing the next dollar. Plus, how to start a real estate wholesaling business, tech tools, ...
How to Find a Bank to Refinance Your Investment Property

How to Find a Bank to Refinance Your Investment Property

| Andrew Syrios | Article | Operations
Finding a bank that is ready to offer you financing at good rates is vital if you are trying to make it as a real estate investor. Obtaining good, long-term financing is something close to a law for real estate investment and financing. Getting Started It is very expensive to ...