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Flip the Switch

I recently spoke at the Think Realty Conference & Expo in Atlanta and moderated a panel of real estate agents who have “flipped the switch” from real estate agent to real estate investor. What I found out was that all of the people in the room came from corporate America ...
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Lead Generation: Sellers

Sellers come in various shapes and sizes. Some simply want to sell, such as a family wanting to move up or down in the same area. Others, however, need to sell, such as an owner facing foreclosure. Then there’s the matter of distress. Some properties are distressed, such as the ...
Asset Protection Planning for Real Estate Investments

Asset Protection Planning for Real Estate Investments

01:09:18 | As a partner at Anderson Business Advisors & Law Group, Clint Coons is a real estate asset protection expert, avid real estate investor and Think Realty Coach. He wants to help every investor create a well-balanced plan so they can continue to grow their portfolio and have their ...
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Presidents’ Circle: Aaron Chapman

| Think Realty | Article | Profiles
The phrase “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” applies, literally, to Presidents’ Circle member, real estate investor, and mortgage lender Aaron Chapman. Chapman’s journey thus far has been one of perseverance, adaptation, and down-right hard work. A son of a miner, Chapman has worn many hats before becoming one ...
Free Webinar!  Asset Protection Planning for Real Estate Investments with Clint Coons on 12/11/19

Free Webinar! Asset Protection Planning for Real Estate Investments with Clint Coons on 12/11/19

Real estate investors face more risk than other investors. If you’re serious about your investing, you need to take steps to protect your assets and plan your business. As a partner at Anderson Business Advisors & Law Group, Clint Coons is a real estate asset protection expert and avid real ...
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Before You Buy

After finding your next preferred project, you need to secure financing. Financing is just as important as buying a property, if not more so. You are in it for the long term — you will have to pay a mortgage for the next 15, 20 or 30 years. So, be ...
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What is ARV in REI?

The After-Repair Value (ARV) is a common term among fix-and-flip property investors. If you are just starting out, you would likely come across it often. What is ARV? After Repair Value (ARV) is the estimated value of a distressed property after it has been repaired. ARV helps investors to calculate ...
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The Real Deal

| Think Realty | Article | Profiles
When real estate mogul and finance guru Robert Kiyosaki took a real estate course in the early 1970s, he had a feeling it was what he was destined to do — to be an entrepreneur. Known for his unconventional teachings on finance and his passion for real estate, the best-selling ...
Think Realty Housing News Report December 2019

Think Realty Housing News Report December 2019

+ WHAT'S INSIDE Think Realty |  News & Events • Think Realty Supplier: Sherwin Williams Paint Investor Stories |  The Real Deal • Presidents' Circle Featuring Aaron Chapman Fundamentals |  Hoarding and Property Management • Before You Buy • Mobile Homes Make Millionaires • Become the Bank™ • Flipping Houses ...
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Hoarding and Property Management

| Nicole Seidner | Article | Sponsored
Hoarding is more than a simple, nasty habit, or childlike refusal to let go. Hoarding can lead to a dangerous, unstable home. It’s also protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act as are disorders like PTSD, C-PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Compulsive hoarding is an issue of mental health, and while ...
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Playing into the Wind

| Paul Jackson | Article | Sponsored
Our country is experiencing one of the longest economic expansions of all time – June 2009 and counting.  And yet, everyone is asking the question: “How much longer do we have?”  Investors, lenders, and borrowers are all looking for the correction.  No one is at the point of sitting on ...
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Become The Bank™

| Ray Urrutia | Article | Sponsored
This article series was designed to provide an understanding of the opportunity of “Become the Bank.” The next step in the non-performing note process is execution! You have the education, now it’s time to apply what you learned. The surface has just been scratched as there are a lot of ...
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Mobile Homes Make Millionaires

A trend we have discussed numerous times is gaining not only momentum, but attention. If you have followed Mobile Home Millions at all, you certainly can understand how this surge in acceptance and appreciation (both financially and publicly) is noteworthy. These prefabricated houses simply are not what they once were and ...
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Digital Marketing

Almost every aspect of our lives now occurs online — from healthcare, education, politics, shopping habits, to our family interactions and personal lives. Real estate investing is no exception, and more possibilities to do business online emerge daily. This means there are new challenges and opportunities for marketing your business ...
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Take Careful Aim

| Jared Garfield | Article | Sponsored
Smart real estate investing demands good market analysis and timing. To succeed, first, set your intention. Do you want to flip or to buy and hold? These strategies typically require different types of markets. Markets hot for flipping can be difficult to cash flow. You’ll also want to decide on ...
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Flipping Homes in Your Spare Time?

| Charles Sells | Article | Sponsored
I always say in my presentations that flipping houses is not as easy, glamorous or routine as today’s “reality” TV shows make it look. The truth is that this increasingly popular investment strategy can be downright scary! I have been involved in buying, rehabbing and reselling homes for 21 years ...
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When Automation Meets Human Touch

| Robert Syfert | Article | Sponsored
"How do I get more qualified leads?” As a mentor and leading expert in the field of real estate investing, this is one of the most frequently asked questions I get from new investors. While some authorities on the subject might lead you toward the next best lead generation source, ...
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Evaluating the Numbers

| Aaron Chapman | Article | Sponsored
In the past few editions we touched on the mindset of the leveraged real estate investor and a method of evaluating an investment in two parts. Now, we land on what in my opinion is the ability to use economic circumstance to nullify the effects of what Einstein called the “8th ...
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Possibility for Prosperity

| Stacy Brown | Article | Sponsored
Real estate investors looking for their next growth opportunity may need to start looking a bit farther afield than usual. That is because according to a recent report by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the only regions with an annual increase in single-family permits in the first quarter ...
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Paying It Forward

| GROUNDFLOOR | Article | Sponsored
'Tis the season for giving — giving thanks for our blessings, giving gifts to our loved ones, and giving back to others in need. This last one is especially prominent during the holiday months, as people across the country look to spread some holiday cheer. Giving back doesn’t necessarily have ...
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Beth O’Brien’s Favorite Tech Tools

With clients and offices around the United States, CoreVest CEO Beth O’Brien’s work and communication is often executed amid travel. That’s why the executive relies on powerful yet flexible technology to help her perform at her best. Here are a few of O’Brien’s favorite tools. The iPad As the leader ...
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Real Estate Referrals

Whether you’re a homeowner looking to sell or a real estate agent building your business, in real estate, referrals are everything. Relying on word of mouth from friends and family can only go so far to make these connections — particularly for new agents — which is where real estate ...
Learn how to Grow your Business with Nathan Trunfio from Direct Lending Partners

Learn how to Grow your Business with Nathan Trunfio from Direct Lending Partners

Think Realty is providing you with another FREE WEBINAR! On December 17th at 1PM (CST), Nathan Trunfio from Direct Lending Partners will be speaking about "Supercharged Scaling - Growing Your Real Estate Business in 2020." Critical steps you can take NOW (yes, in 2019) to fuel a profitable Q1 and ...
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Top of Mind

| Aaron Chapman | Article | Funding
One would think a crowd of hundreds would be the place where an opportunity for personal time doesn’t exist, but it seems the larger the crowd, the more alone one can feel. I’ve experienced entering a room full of professionals and have found I can have plenty of alone time ...