By Evelyn Long Now and then, demographics will lean a certain way, pressuring the market to bend with it or fail. New trends emerge, and you should follow these changes to make the most of your investment properties. That way, you can maximize your ROI and provide the best service possible for your tenants. Analyzing the common demographics of today’s renters can help you get a leg up on your competitors and…
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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 561: EFFECTIVE UNDERWRITING FOR MULTIFAMILY PROPERTIES Every multifamily investor has their analysis spreadsheet, whether they bought it, borrowed it or created one from scratch. But how do you know if it is truly effective in separating the best deals from the disasters? In today’s podcast, multifamily investor, author and underwriting expert Rob Beardsley shares his multifamily analysis insider techniques that has helped him pick the best deals. What You Will Learn…
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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 560: DON’T FORGET THE PRINCIPAL PAYDOWN As we say in every podcast episode of the Old Dawg’s REI Network, “Cash flow is King!” But we don’t just buy for cash flow. We buy in emerging markets where prices are going up. In today’s podcast, Bill looks at the benefits of buying for both cash flow and equity on all your rental properties. Tip of the Week – Just do it! The…
According to Rich Dad Robert Kiyosaki, cash flow is the single most important factor when buying long-term rental properties. Here are 10 key tips to help you increase your current rental property cash flow now and for the future. Introduction I own a number of rental properties, ranging from single family to apartment buildings, and my goal on each property is to have great cash flow. However, rental properties with the biggest margin…
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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 559: THE MULTIFAMILY MILLIONAIRE Can one property make you a millionaire? It can if it’s a multifamily property. Brian Murray, real estate mogul and author of the best selling book Crushing It in Apartments and Commercial Real Estate and now, co-author with BiggerPockets’ Brandon Turner, of a new two-volume book set entitled The Multifamily Millionaire, returns to our podcast to share how easy multifamily investing is and how it is one of the best recession-proof…
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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 558: WHAT ARE REITS AND HOW DO YOU INVEST IN THEM? A REIT, or real estate investment trust, is an entity that holds a portfolio of commercial real estate or real estate loans. It is said to be a truly passive real estate investment. In today’s podcast, Bill takes a look at what exactly a REIT is, the various types, pros and cons and how you go about investing in…
Are you going to be able to retire? And if you do, will you be in a position to enjoy your life, pay medical bills and maintain an acceptable level of health? Those can be chilling questions if you haven’t thought about them much. If you haven’t given them adequate thought, that means you haven’t prepared for certain inevitabilities. Real estate investment can help you answer those questions and remove that chill…
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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 557: THE COMMUNITY BANK ADVANTAGE FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTORS Relationships are the truest form of currency — and banking is no exception! In today’s podcast, attorney, broker, contractor, real estate investor and Chief Credit Officer of First Foundation Bank Chris Naghibi shares the strategic advantage of working with community banks for your real estate investing. What You Will Learn How mastering underwriting skills can help you succeed in banking and obtaining mortgage…
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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 556: TOP ADVANTAGES OF INVESTING IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE While investing in real estate is a great idea for all people, investing in commercial real estate could be an even better way to earn money. In today’s podcast, Bill shares some reasons why investing in commercial real estate is a great idea and a great investment opportunity. Tip of the Week – Always Have a Plan B New real estate…
Where can you find the most profitable rehab real estate investment deals? No two deals are the same, that’s for sure! Every rehab itself is different with different problems to solve. So, in describing a typical deal, you have to look at the spread involved. The spread is the different between what you can buy the house for and what it’s value will be when it’s brought back up to standards. The next…