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Your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) is a simple way of calculating how much of your monthly income goes toward debt payments.  Lenders use the DTI to determine how much money they can safely loan you toward a home purchase or mortgage refinancing.  Everyone knows that their credit score is an important factor in qualifying for a loan.  But in reality, the DTI is every bit as important as the credit score. Lenders usually…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE #659 – BEST OF OLD DAWG’S REI NETWORK PODCAST – BUYING PROPERTIES WITH LITTLE OR NO MONEY DOWN WITH BRANDON TURNER Did you know that you can acquire real estate with little or no money down?  In this episode, real estate investor, podcaster, author, entrepreneur, and speaker Brandon Turner shares how he got interested in real estate investing and further discusses how real estate investors can acquire properties for little…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 658: THE PROS & CONS OF REAL ESTATE SYNDICATION INVESTING With the ups and downs of the stock market, coupled with a highly volatile economy, real estate investing has emerged as the leading investment choice for many investors.  In today’s podcast, Bill examines the pros and cons of one of the more passive forms of real estate investing – syndication investing. Introduction Many people are attracted to real estate investing because it’s…

By Mary Aspen Richardson Investing in real estate can be lucrative but also challenging. It doesn’t always require a vast financial investment, opportunities are numerous, and it helps you create an extra income stream. If you’re successful, investing can become your primary source of income! Sounds great. However, it does require some know-how and effort on your part. Also, you need to be financially stable and invest some money and time. Having…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 657: FLYING CPA SOARS THOUGH VALUE-ADD INVESTING There’s real estate investing and then there’s “value-add” real estate investing!  In today’s podcast, CPA, real estate investor, airplane pilot, entrepreneur and founder of KRI Partners Kenneth Gee shares how he discovered the amazing exponential profit power of value-add real estate investing. What You Will Learn Why multifamily investing is better than single family home investing? How multifamily properties fares in difficult economies, inflationary periods…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 656: 9 PLACES UNACCREDITED INVESTORS CAN PASSIVELY INVEST IN REAL ESTATE Despite being one of the best long-term investments, costs have made real estate inaccessible to everyone. And even if you just want to be a passive investor, most syndications don’t allow unaccredited investors.  In today’s episode, Bill shares 9 places that provide access to the best REI deals without being Accredited. Introduction Despite being considered one of the best long-term investments, real estate hasn’t…

By Brittany Fisher If you own multiple homes in different states and you spend time between them then you likely have a busy life. If you also have a pet, then the situation can become a bit more complicated. Costs can add up and it can be hard to maintain both properties while also caring for your furry friend. Here at Old Dawg’s REI Network, we love to help busy homeowners understand…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 655: HOW TO GROW A MULTIMILLION DOLLAR PORTFOLIO WHILE WORKING FULL-TIME Creating multiple streams of income as a full-time employee is a smart “Plan B” strategy – especially if one of those streams is real estate.  In today’s podcast, Dr. Jeanette Birnbach shares how real estate investing has and continues to generate millions of dollars in additional income, all while working full-time. What You Will Learn The value of…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 654: 5 COMMON MISTAKES REAL ESTATE INVESTORS MAKE Mistakes are a gift.  Without them, the learning process can take so much longer.  But it’s always better when others share the mistakes they’ve made and lessons learned – saving you the personal pain points!  In today’s podcast, Bill shares 5 common mistakes he and other real estate investors have made and how you can prevent the same from happening to you. As you know if…

By David Dixon One of the best ways to diversify your investments is to get into the short-term rental property market. When you invest in a short-term vacation home rental, there are many amazing possibilities to grow your wealth long term. Before making this decision, however, be sure you’ve answered these critical questions, as well as explored the many pros and cons outlined by Redfin, so you can be confident that your investment will pay…