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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 437: WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN FINDING A GOOD REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY As a real estate investor, putting together a winning team is crucial for your long-term success.  Accountants, bankers, real estate  brokers and agents, and attorneys are some of the key members of your team.  In today’s podcast, real estate investor and attorney Jeff Love shares important tips on how to find and evaluate a good real estate attorney. What…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 436: 4 SIMPLE STEPS TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL REAL ESTATE INVESTOR Becoming a successful real estate investor is not as difficult as many people think.  Sure there is some basic knowledge required but it’s action and perseverance that will make you successful.  In this podcast, Bill presents the essential steps necessary to become and succeed as a real estate investor. Tip of the Week Set a budget and timeline (and expect to go…

Buying rental properties can be a great way to build your wealth.  However, as in most real estate investment, it is sometimes difficult to know if you’ve found a good deal – especially the first time. Here are some things to look for to be sure that rental is a great investment. 1. Location If traffic is heavier, rentals are easier to rent.  A sign will often pull more response than an…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 435: HANDS-OFF REAL ESTATE INVESTING Real estate investors often differ on their perceptions of what passive investing really is.  Some see passive investing as owning a self storage facility or trading deeds or liens or even owning rental properties.  In today’s podcast, Travis Watts, who has done many different types of real estate investing, shares why he feels passive investing through syndications is both the best type of passive investing and one of the most…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 434: TOP REAL ESTATE TRENDS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2020 During the coronavirus crisis, the U.S. economy has experienced a record jump in unemployment, record-low mortgage rates and a whipsawing stock market.  All of that leaves the housing market in uncharted waters.  In today’s podcast, Bill will take a look at housing market and six top trends all real estate investors should be watching. Tip of the Week Don’t over-leverage…

Mortgage rates are at record lows Would-be borrowers are always bogged down by the requirements that would expedite their loan process. It is practical and convenient to be prepared before you march into a creditor’s office. Read on and find out if you have what it takes to get a loan First things first Your property information If are using your home as equity for a refinance home mortgage loan, be ready…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 433: SECRETS OF A 27 YEAR OLD RETIREE Zig Ziglar said, “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.”  That’s exactly what personal finance expert, author and real estate investor Rachel Richards believed when she set out to retire in only THREE YEARS.  In today’s podcast, Rachel Richard shares her secrets of how she became financially independent at ripe old age of 27. What You…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 432: 11 KEY TRAITS OF A PROFITABLE RENTAL PROPERTY Are you looking to purchase a rental property to boost your investment portfolio?  Investment properties can be exciting and very rewarding if you make the right choice.  But income and rewards aside, the idea can be daunting, especially for a first-time investor.  In today’s podcast, Bill presents 11 key traits or features investors should look for in finding a profitable…

One of the most crucial elements of real estate negotiation is time.  Understand and master the use of time, and you can buy a property for thousands less.  Here is one of the most important aspects of time: In Real Estate, Time is Money Time is of the essence.  It even says as much on most real estate contracts.  What does this mean?  It means that whoever controls or understands the “elements of…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 431: ALL-IN-ONE TECH SOLUTIONS FOR SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED SYNDICATORS As more and more people are investing in syndications, the need for effective data management and communication is critical. In this podcast, Jake Marmulstein, a real estate investor and the CEO of Groundbreaker, shares how his company is helping to meet the needs of both investors and operators through an all-in-one tech solution that takes fundraising, investor reporting and investment management to a whole new level….