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Seller Financing is a great tool that can put more money in your pocket when you sell a property and help you sell faster especially when market slows. Last month we discussed some tips on how to create seller financing terms as part of your property sale contract. Once you ...
5 Tips to Building a Seven-Figure Business
Sure, being a real estate agent in 2020 can be a bit scary, but there’s no reason to stay spooked. Especially when all you need is a little bit of hocus pocus to take your business from basic to fantastic in no time. Check out these tips that expert realtors ...
You probably calculated your rental’s price-to-rent ratio during the purchase process. But when was the last time you updated it? Checking your area’s price-to-rent ratio on a regular basis may help keep your property profitable in a number of ways. As things change it may make sense to recalculate some ...
Realty Matters: Rethinking Community Development
While Washington continues to address the crisis of people unable to pay rent, they have not addressed the issue of rental property owners who are unable to pay mortgages, which can create another “domino effect” of evictions and loss. The rental providers, therefore, suddenly find themselves thrown under the bus ...
Presidents’ Circle Featured Member: Sam Kaddah
Think Realty Presidents’ Circle member and President/CEO of Liquid Logics, Sam Kaddah, never imagined he would move from global operations into the financial industry, but life sometimes takes a funny turn. Before his career in global operations, Kaddah was an electrical engineer. And as happens at all first jobs, Kaddah ...
Skip Loans, Raise Billions in Capital
Investing in real estate is worlds apart from other investment options, such as bonds or stocks. Raising capital is one of the most essential yet difficult aspects of running a real estate business. Investing in real estate requires prudence. Else you'll quickly run out of your hard-earned money. It has ...
In some of my past articles, I’ve talked at length about the Build-to-Rent Subdivision concept and the advantages to investors and builders alike. Like a lot of concepts, though, it’s easy to talk in broad strokes and leave out some important minutia that can make or break a deal. Recently, ...
How Smart Digital Keys Can Simplify Property Management
Physical keys will soon become relics. For property managers and owners who want to improve the experience of staff members, tenants, and prospective renters, smart digital keys are the right move. Digital keys have been gaining popularity slowly for years now, but they hit new levels of visibility and accessibility ...
Think Realty Podcast #166 – The Wealth Creator
Today’s guest has been in the real estate business for 40 years! Think Realty Magazine cover person, national speaker, teacher, and master investor Sherman Ragland talks “wealth creation” and why that phrase doesn’t revolve solely around money. He shares a lesson he teaches to students nationwide, what REI strategy will ...
Best Advice for Real Estate Investors Going Into 2021
2020 has been a rocky year for real estate investors. The good news is that things haven’t gotten as bad as most people initially feared. With so many investors breathing a collective sigh of relief, it’s an excellent time to make plans for the new year. Before getting started, consider the ...
Risks of Real Estate Investing You Need to Know
Real estate investing has remained one of the time-tested ways to create wealth. While the potential returns can be compelling, it is important to consider the risks objectively and then make a judicious decision. Unpredictability Until the economic meltdown of 2008, many investors ignored real estate risks and assumed that ...
Think Realty Podcast #165 – Deals in Hiding
Vacant homes can become crime magnets. Lenders held with the mortgages for these properties often look for a way out. Enter PreREO, a company that connects local investors with non-performing notes and pre-foreclosure properties. On this episode, Abhi and guest Jorge Newbery discuss exit strategies, market gaps, where deals could ...
5 Tips for Promoting Your Open House
As any agent who has ever had one can tell you, open houses are a lot of work. However, it's said that they're worth it because homes for sale that have open houses tend to sell for more money and spend less time on the market. But how do you ...
How to Prepare to be a Successful Real Estate Investor with Fred Lewis
00:38:58 | This session outlines the key steps to build a strong foundation for real estate investing success. It covers topics such as setting clear investment goals, gaining market knowledge, creating a solid financial plan, and building a network of industry professionals. Other Replays for this Event ...
7 Tips for Finding Off-Market Properties
2020 has been a year of highs and lows in many aspects, including real estate. Despite a slow start to the buying season due to COVID-19 concerns, the real estate market has fully recovered in most of the country. But, inventory remains low as many sellers still hesitate to put ...
5 Tools for an Effective Property Management System
If you are interested in finding an effective property management system, you need to understand the key points of a good one. One of these is the need for the system to be user friendly, which means it should be simple enough that even those with no experience with property ...
Where to Find the Money: Covering Money Sources
00:44:21 | This session explores various funding options for real estate investors, featuring insights from Clear Sky Financial. It highlights traditional and alternative financing methods, including loans, private funding, hard money, and partnerships. The session emphasizes how Clear Sky Financial can help investors navigate these options to secure the right ...
Touchless Technology in Your Real Estate Business
Businesses are prioritizing hygiene like never before. In your real estate business, operations should now include touchless technology measures to protect your staff, clients and customers. And as a Think Realty Member, you receive special offers from companies like Batteries Plus Bulbs who can help provide you with the batteries ...
Think Realty Podcast #164 – An A+ Answer in REI
Technology knowledge + lending expertise = what? The answer is: time savings for real estate investors and lenders alike! On this episode, both borrowers and lenders can learn how the right ratio of tech savvy to loan know-how can result in a simpler lending process. Institutional lenders often have mountains ...
Why Choosing the Right Capital Partner is Important with Dana Wasson
00:35:31 | Funding Strategies for investors can be complicated – spend some time with CIVIC and learn some tips and tricks for navigating solutions for your investing success. Uncertain times can create apprehensive and stress. Finding the right partners that are invested to help you grow your business is key ...
How to Find Hot Off-Market Deals Before they Hit the MLS with Andre Johnson
00:45:55 | This workshop will help you to find HOT off market deals. You can choose to purchase, flip, rent, lease/option, wholesale, or exit with the strategy of your choice once we help you find the deals. You will get precise instructions of what to do to make sure you ...
How to Invest Outside Your Market
00:52:14 | This panel provides strategies for successfully investing in real estate beyond your local area. It covers key considerations such as researching remote markets, building a reliable local team, and using technology to manage properties from afar. Other Replays for this Event ...
How to Invest in the Current D.C./Baltimore Market
00:52:14 | This panel provides insights into navigating the unique real estate landscape of the D.C. and Baltimore areas. It covers key market trends, such as population growth, job opportunities, and rising property values, while highlighting neighborhoods with strong investment potential. Other Replays for this Event ...
Tax & Asset Protection Strategies for Real Estate Investors with Clint Coons
01:02:20 | Clint’s presentation focuses on educating real estate investors on how specific entities and tax elections can not only reduce risk and minimize taxes but also make your personal tax returns look better to lenders. You’ll learn time-tested strategies straight from an active investor/attorney with years of experience. Other ...
