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Real estate investing can be a profitable and worthwhile financial venture to build cash flow, obtain a great return-on-investment and to build a legacy for your children and your children’s children.  However, be wise and understand that you can achieve significant success sooner by avoiding common investor pitfalls. Mistake # 1 – Spending thousands of dollars buying books, tapes and attending seminars and then putting all of that information on a bookshelf and never looking at…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 423: WHY THE SENIOR LIVING REAL ESTATE MARKET IS BOOMING Ten thousand Baby Boomers are turning 65 EVERY day!  The number of people 65 years and older will double in the next 40 years!  This reality means that the demand for senior housing will increase exponentially in the near and distant future.  In this episode, real estate investor, author and entrepreneur Vinney Chopra discusses this phenomenon and shares how real…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 422: INVESTORS’ BIGGEST MISTAKES #1 – NOT STARTING The real reason most people don’t start investing in real estate earlier is fear. Fear takes many forms, but the three most common forms are the fear of failure, fear of success, and fear of the unknown. In today’s podcast, Bill will be discussing the toughest step in real estate investing and how to overcome it. When I first thought of…

Where should you invest in real estate? If you know an area well, and have enough experience investing in real estate, you can make money almost anywhere. However, there are always places that are better or worse for real estate investments – places that have a better demand/supply ratio. Use the questions below to find them. Demand Questions Is the population growing fast? Check the US Census figures online, or ask the…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 421: FREEDOM FROM CAPITAL GAINS TAX WITHOUT A 1031 EXCHANGE Have you ever sold a property and used a 1031 Exchange to defer capital gains tax?  Have you ever felt trapped by the 1031 Exchange’s unrealistic deadlines to locate and close on a replacement property?  In today’s information-packed podcast, commercial broker, real estate investor and capital gains solutions expert Brett Swarts shares an alternative to the 1031 Exchange that allows you to…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 420: SHOULD YOU INVEST IN REAL ESTATE DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC? While real estate investors are facing new challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, this doesn’t mean buying your first investment property or buying additional properties is impossible.  Even though activity has slowed down, people are still buying and selling properties and some great deals are being done every day.  In today’s podcast, Bill explores the state of real estate…

If you’re thinking about investing in real estate to make money, you need to first determine your financial goals.  Do you need to make money quickly, invest for your children’s college fund, or build wealth for your retirement?  Once you determine your financial goals, you need to decide which type of investing strategy works for you. Make Money in Real Estate – Fast Cash Strategy If you’re low on cash, get started…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 419: INVESTING IN TRIPLE NET (NNN) COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES – PART 2 We continue our information-packed podcast series on Investing in Triple Net Commercial Properties with our Part 2 conclusion.  In this episode, commercial broker and real estate investor Joel Owens shares strategies for investing in single tenant net lease properties for financial independence and offers tips to achieve maximum returns for long-term wealth creation. What You Will Learn The 4 main…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 418: PET POLICIES VS. COMPANION ANIMALS Even the biggest animal lovers can change their tune when pets and rental properties collide.  Service animals and emotional support animals can now override any landlord’s  “no pet” policies, but how do you know which pets qualify?  In today’s podcast, Bill examines recent laws that can force landlords to allow pets, even if you have a no pet policy, as long as the pet…

In today’s blog article we detail three things you should do several months before you get a mortgage loan.  By being informed and proactive, a consumer will qualify for the best rates and terms for their mortgage. According to a loan officer who has done many transactions, “As a loan officer, I talk to people day in and day out and no matter how diverse my clients are I always end up asking the…