By Brittany Fisher If you find the hustle and hubbub of urban life are beginning to wear, it may be worth considering moving to a smaller, slower locale. Towns and minor cities often provide much of the same amenities but with less traffic, people and intensity – they can also make for great investment locations. Here are some tips to consider as you plan your move. Finances One of the key advantages…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 629: REAL ESTATE INVESTING OPPORTUNITIES IN PANAMA Have you ever wanted to own your own vacation rental in a beautiful exotic location and or live abroad in a great affordable vacation spot where you can invest in lucrative real estate deals all day long? In today’s podcast, real estate investor, former Rich Dad Advanced Trainer/Educator and founder of My Panama Vacation Realty Evie Brooks shares how Panama is not only a great…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 628: RECESSION-PROOF REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS The impact of inflation has affected every aspect of our society. But what about real estate investing? In this episode, Bill shares specific real estate investing strategies that thrive during recessions and inflationary times. Introduction Everyone is talking about inflation these days. Knowing that products and services you buy are going to cost more can be frightening, especially if you’re locked into an income that doesn’t keep pace with…
I often get the question, “What do I look for in a neighborhood?” My answer is always the same. “Easy. Value!” I usually get a strange look, but it’s true. In a neighborhood, I am looking for clues to assess the value of the property, plain and simple. Well, maybe not so plain and simple, I know. So let me explain. Normally, rehab properties are not in the expensive areas of town. …
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 627: HOW TO GET MORE RENTAL INCOME FOR YOUR BUCK During inflationary times, increasing your rental income is critical. But what if you could double, triple or even 5X your rents? In this episode, real estate investor, CEO and co-founder of HomeRoom Co-Living shares how he was able to convert a 3-bedroom 2-bath house to accommodate multiple roommates and leverage that into a multimillion dollar real estate enterprise!…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 626: INTEREST RATE INCREASE RESULTS IN 12% MORTGAGE DECLINE The Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes are starting to make a dent in our hot housing market. As rising rates have pushed home prices even higher, mortgage applications dropped 12% last week compared to the week prior and were 15% lower than the same week one year ago. In this episode , Bill will share what this means for the housing…
By Jenn Walker Securing your first rental property can be a thrilling experience, but once your name is on the building, the true work of being a landlord begins. If you’ve never been a landlord before, the responsibilities that come with the role might be overwhelming at first, and you might not be sure of what it means to be a good landlord in the first place. There’s no need to panic,…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 625: HIGH YIELDING ALTERNATIVE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS Where can you invest in pre-vetted solid real estate investments and get a 12% return — without being an Accredited Investor and for as little as $10? In this episode, Harvard MBA and JD, real estate investor, entrepreneur and CEO of Groundfloor Brian Dally, shares how anyone can get great returns with short-term investments and little cash. What You Will Learn How you…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 624: THE MOST AND LEAST AFFORDABLE U.S. REAL ESTATE HOUSING MARKETS Less than half of the homes sold are affordable for middle-class Americans, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index. But there are still markets that are affordable! In this podcast, Bill will share key markets where homes are both affordable and undervalued, as well as markets where homes are the least affordable. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY Getting a good education…
What tenant wouldn’t love the allure of high speed Internet and a computer of their very own? This is one of many incentives that investors and property owners are offering in order to retain or reward long term tenants. There are other rewards that are just as effective and cost property owners a little less in order to keep the tenants, such as gift cards to restaurants after the renewal of a…