Month: April 2018

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/olddawgsreinetwork/ep_201_Anton_Ivanov.mp3″ title=”201: From Russia With Love for Real Estate Investing” artist=”OLD DAWG’S REI NETWORK” background=”default” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ]SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 201: FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTING Immigrating from Russia to the U.S. as a teenager, joining the U.S. Navy and earning a technology degree in the evenings while in the military, were just a few of the many accomplishments of this 31 year old “accidental” real estate…

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/olddawgsreinetwork/FFF97__ep_200.mp3″ title=”200: Ask Bill! Buy Land and Retire Cheap, REI to Fund Minimalist Lifestyle and Travel” artist=”OLD DAWG’S REI NETWORK” background=”default” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ]SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 200: ASK BILL! BUY LAND AND RETIRE CHEAP, REAL ESTATE INVESTING TO FUND MINIMALIST LIFESTYLE AND TRAVEL This is our monthly Fun Fact Friday “Ask Bill!” episode, where Bill answers specific real estate investing questions received from during the month from e-mails, in-person conversations, phone calls or…

The dream of owning a family vacation home in some sun-drenched overseas location is one the majority of us share, and because real estate proves itself time and again as a solid long term investment commodity, many more people are committing to purchasing real estate abroad as an investment that they and their family can also enjoy and benefit from. When buying a vacation home abroad there are a number of key…

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/olddawgsreinetwork/ep_199_David_Lecko.mp3″ title=”199: Secret Weapon to Acquire Off-Market Real Estate Deals” artist=”OLD DAWG’S REI NETWORK” background=”default” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ]SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 199: SECRET WEAPON TO ACQUIRE OFF-MARKET REAL ESTATE DEALS Dave Lecko is an electrical engineer and real estate investor who would “drive for dollars” to find distressed properties to purchase, rehab and rent out. The process of acquiring the property owner’s address and phone number, however, was lengthy and took…

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/olddawgsreinetwork/ep_198_fff_96_for_fri._4-20-18.mp3″ title=”198: What is a Good ROI for Your Rental Property?” artist=”OLD DAWG’S REI NETWORK” background=”default” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ]SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 198: WHAT IS A GOOD ROI FOR YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY Being aware of the potential financial returns of an investment property is the driving force behind a purchase.  But how can you find out the financial return of a rental property?  Through its ROI (Return-on-Investment), of course!  But what exactly is ROI? …

Many people tend to get caught up in real estate trends reported in magazines, newspapers and on television.  This is not a wise idea. With the advent of the Internet, you can learn just about anything on a particular subject.  While access to information is usually a positive development, things can conversely get a bit crazy if you get overloaded with it.  Look long enough and you can find two pieces of…

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/olddawgsreinetwork/ep_199_or_197_Jefferson_Lilly_mix_2.mp3″ title=”197: Are Mobile Home Parks a Better Investment Than Apartments?” artist=”OLD DAWG’S REI NETWORK” background=”default” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ]SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 197: ARE MOBILE HOME PARKS A BETTER INVESTMENT THAN APARTMENTS? He developed a love for investing at age 17 but ended up working for “the man” at a Silicon Valley start-up.  With the goal of gaining financial independence and growing wealth,  Jefferson Lilly searched for the perfect investment.  In this episode, hear how…

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/olddawgsreinetwork/ep_196_fff_96.mp3″ title=”196: AirBNB Apartment Test Update” artist=”OLD DAWG’S REI NETWORK” background=”default” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ]SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 196: AIRBNB APARTMENT TEST UPDATE Bill’s experiment with converting one of his Indy apartment units into a short-term rental unit via AirBNB, VRBO and other furnished housing portals, proved to be a success.  In this episode, Bill shares his results to-date as he prepares for a trip to Indy to convert two more units. Introduction As real…

We hear every day how important it is to own real estate.  What we don’t hear is how to make sure we get the best rate possible and save ourselves thousands and thousands of dollars over the term of our mortgage.  Not everyone is blessed with the best credit and a huge down payment.  So, how does one basically get the best deal on their mortgage or refinance? 1. Find out your…

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/olddawgsreinetwork/ep_195Matt_Theriault_.mp3″ title=”195: Making Up For Lost Time” artist=”OLD DAWG’S REI NETWORK” background=”default” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ]SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 197: MAKING UP FOR THE LOST TIME WITH MATT THERIAULT When you’ve lost everything and you’re trying to pick up the pieces and move forward with your life, where you begin?  This was the real life dilemma faced by Matt Theriault who, overnight, went from a 7 figure salary to a $7 per hour grocery bagging…