By Laura Watson Most people know that it is possible for a nonprofit organization to purchase real estate with the help of government grants but did you know real estate investors can as well. Yes, real estate investors and agents or any individual can apply for a real estate grant if they know where and how to do so. There are a number of different grants that may be available for real estate purchases,…
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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 581: AFFORDABLE MULTIFAMILY INVESTING What happens when you own 23 single family rental homes and are still barely breaking even? For author, educator and real estate investor with 50-plus years of experience Jay DeCima, he rolled up his sleeves and re-engineered his investing strategy to create a very profitable niche that virtually no one knows. In this engaging two-part interview, expect to learn a lot from this seasoned REI vet. What…
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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 580: HOW TO BECOME A REAL ESTATE INVESTOR FOR ONLY $500 How much money does it really take to become a real estate investor? $500? $5,000? $50,000? Or, does the amount of money even matter if there is no motivation? Too often, we use the money issue as an excuse for inaction. In this podcast, Bill addresses the motivation issue as well as sharing multiple strategies a newbie real estate…
The holidays give you the perfect occasion to buy real estate. Not only can you pick up a bargain property from a motivated seller, you can save on your purchase expenses. Here are six reasons why it’s smart to buy in December: Home shoppers put off looking for a home because of holiday decorating, shopping, and parties. Plus, the cold weather makes home buyers prefer to stay home; they wait for warm…
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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 579: FINANCIAL FREEDOM ONE RENTAL AT A TIME He started with $40,000 and leveraged it into a real estate empire — all while working full-time. In this information-packed podcast episode, real estate investor, coach and author Michael Zuber shares his story of how he conservatively grew his rental portfolio, one house at a time, to financial independence, all with an understanding of the numbers, a single market focus and…
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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 578: HOW TO ACQUIRE PROPERTIES WITH NO OR LITTLE MONEY DOWN Can or should you try to put as small a down payment as possible on an investment property? Can you still acquire investment properties for little or no money down? In this podcast, Bill explores these questions and shares information on where you can obtain loans that require little or no down payment. Before I show you how to acquire…
By Roy Crist When it comes to real estate investing, there are many different factors to consider. What is involved in becoming a successful real estate investor? There are multiple answers to this question and countless answers on how best to approach real estate as an investment. What are some things that you should consider before building or growing a real estate business? Here are some things that you should consider before you start investing. …
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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 577: HOW TO ACCESS HOME EQUITY WITHOUT DEBT As a real estate investor, having access to ample funds for acquisitions, renovations, unexpected expenses and emergencies is important. But sometimes, reserves are not enough. Tapping into your property’s equity would be the next logical step but, with banks tightening requirements, extensive paperwork and high fees, the hassle hardly seems worth it. In today’s podcast, founder and CEO of QuantmRE Matthew Sullivan…
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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 576: THREE REAL ESTATE TRENDS TO WATCH IN 2022 PwC and the Urban Land Institute released the “Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2022 Report” and there are some key trends real estate investors should know. In this episode, Bill zeroes in on three key trends that came out of the report that are of particular interest to real estate investors. Tip of the Week – Treat Your Investments as…
By Laura Watson Approval of a loan can make or break your real estate investment plans. In the past, it may have been easy to get a loan for your real estate ventures, but experts say that things have changed and getting a loan requires more effort. Real Estate Investment Loans Investing in real estate is a long-term commitment. Real estate investors/Property dealers are mostly eligible for this loan. It should not…