By Ruth Jill Having enough money for retirement is something we all think about a little bit more with each passing year. And, unfortunately, it’s becoming a little bit more of an issue for Americans. Data shows that by and large, Americans don’t have enough retirement savings — and a discouraging number of individuals have little saved at all. This is a significant problem that will likely require some kind of government shift or…
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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 477: BEST OF OLD DAWG’S REI NETWORK PODCAST – HOW A GIRL FROM THE PROJECTS BECAME A MILLIONAIRE REAL ESTATE MOM DON’T FORGET TO DONATE TO OUR HOLIDAY HELP FOR HAITI CAMPAIGN! Click here to donate: https://chuffed.org/project/childhope-olddawgs We’ve extended the deadline! We’re trying to raise $2,500 by December 22nd! Show Introduction She grew up in a tough part of town, the oldest of six kids, being raised by a hard-working single…
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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 476: BEST OF FUN FACTS FRIDAY – HOW TO BECOME A REAL ESTATE INVESTOR FOR ONLY $500 DON’T FORGET TO DONATE TO OUR HOLIDAY HELP FOR HAITI CAMPAIGN! Click here to donate: https://chuffed.org/project/childhope-olddawgs We’re trying to raise $2,500 by December 22nd! 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…
By Jacob Blackett Economically speaking, 2020 has been one of the most difficult years. The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it a financial downfall that has so far affected many industries. To start with, some industries, such as hospitality and travel, were almost rendered defunct. The real estate industry has also taken a hard hit. Many people will barely consider a deal worth thousands or millions when they’re trying to afford the next…
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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 475: BEST OF OLD DAWG’S REI NETWORK PODCAST – RETIREMENT AT 33 THROUGH CREATIVE MULTIFAMILY FINANCING DON’T FORGET TO DONATE TO OUR HOLIDAY HELP FOR HAITI CAMPAIGN! Click here to donate: https://chuffed.org/project/childhope-olddawgs We’re trying to raise $2,500 by December 15th! Jason Harris may be young but he has been advising old dawgs on how to retire smart for the last 7 years. However, it wasn’t until he started investing in real estate…
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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 474: BEST OF FUN FACTS FRIDAY – HOW TO FIND BELOW MARKET PROPERTIES One key strategy for real estate investing success is finding good investment properties that are priced under market value. However, in today’s sellers market, finding these “diamonds in the rough” can be challenging. In today’s podcast episode, Bill shares some tried and true strategies that will help you both identify and acquire these properties. Finding below market value homes for…
Be careful when buying rental property. I stayed at a motel for a week one winter. The bill showed twice what it should have, but since I already paid the correct amount in cash, I thought nothing of it. When I noticed that the lobby and swimming pool were unheated, we thought it was frugality. Only a year later, when I read a news story about a new owner struggling to make the motel…
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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 307: BEST OF OLD DAWG’S REI NETWORK PODCAST – BUYING STRATEGIES FOR TODAY’S REAL ESTATE MARKET DON’T FORGET TO DONATE TO OUR HOLIDAY HELP FOR HAITI CAMPAIGN! Click here to donate: https://chuffed.org/project/childhope-olddawgs We’re trying to raise $2,500 by December 15th! After 10 years as a successful real estate broker, Seth Ferguson realized that the people making the real money in real estate were the real estate investors, not the brokers. So, he set…
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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 472: BEST OF FUN FACTS FRIDAY – A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO MAKING MONEY IN REAL ESTATE DON’T FORGET TO DONATE TO OUR HOLIDAY HELP FOR HAITI CAMPAIGN! Click here to donate: https://chuffed.org/project/childhope-olddawgs We’re trying to raise $2,500 by December 15th! When it comes to investment, real estate has proven to generate some of the highest returns. However, many people are unsure about how to get started. If you are…
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…