You’ve spent a considerable amount of time learning how to invest in real estate, and you’re ready to make your first purchase. How do you know if a property is a good buy? There are no guarantees when it comes to real estate, but if you analyze the property upfront using these guidelines, you’ll have a pretty clear indication whether you should buy a property or keep looking. 1. It meets your…
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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 311: LESSONS LEARNED FROM A NEWBIE INVESTOR He built his real estate portfolio to 16 units in less than one year while working a full-time job, launching a blog and starting a new podcast. In this information-packed episode, Bo Kim, an accountant and newbie investor, shares his “young pup” insider secrets for the Old Dawg Network that helped him explode his real estate portfolio almost overnight, all at the ripe old age…
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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 310: WHEN SHOULD YOU BUY YOUR FIRST PROPERTY? Is there really a right time to buy your first rental property? If you want to purchase rental properties but are still uncertain about when to make your first purchase, then this podcast is for you. In this episode, Bill shares his own first property purchase stories, some lessons learned and six key steps you might want to consider before making…
Real estate investing can be very rewarding for those who take the time and effort to approach it wisely, but it can be a trap for those who rush in without doing their homework properly. Too often, investors rush into buying a property for all the wrong reasons – “it’s a good deal,” a “bargain opportunity” and the list goes on. Then they wonder what happened when the investment either goes pear…
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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 309: DOING REAL ESTATE AS A DIGITAL NOMAD He just wanted to do good things to help others, but when he lost his dream non-profit job, Matt Bowles had no choice but to take control of his life and turn things around. In this fascinating podcast, co-founder of Maverick Investor Group, entrepreneur, podcast host, real estate investor and digital nomad Matt Bowles shares how he was able leverage his…
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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 308: WHY IT’S BETTER TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE AFTER 50 Some seniors invest in real estate to simply generate cash flow for retirement? But what most people don’t realize is that people 50 and older are actually better prepared for real estate investing success than younger investors. In today’s podcast, Bill shares 15 compelling reasons why 50 plusers not only have the right stuff to succeed in real estate but they also have a significant advantage over their younger counterparts. Announcements…
While real estate investing is a great line of business to get into in order to make copious piles of money there are a few things to consider before jumping into the fray. This is particularly true if you are considering going the route of a rental property owner. There are all kinds of reasons that this is a good solid investment for most that are interested in investing in the real…
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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 307: BUYING STRATEGIES FOR TODAY’S REAL ESTATE MARKET 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 out to learn that “certain set of skills” successful real estate investors have. In this episode, Seth shares how he was able to learn real estate investing, while…
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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 306: 9 WAYS REAL ESTATE INVESTING CAN REVERSE THE RETIREMENT CRISIS 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 the health and lifestyle you desire in your retirement? According to the National Council on Aging, one-third of senior households either goes into debt or has no money left over to meet…
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…