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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 255: FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE FROM REI AND OTHER GREAT SIDE HUSTLES Right out of college, she landed her ideal job as a newspaper reporter.  Unfortunately, that “ideal job” ended up barely paying the bills and she eventually quit and traveled to Southeast Asia to figure out her next step. When she returned to the states, she did a little freelance writing and eventually ended up buying a triplex, renting out two units and living in the third — rent free.  Her “house hacking”…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 254: HOW TO RETIRE IN 5 YEARS Real estate investing can be the key to an early and fruitful retirement for those who are willing to put in the time and effort.  It’s especially effective if you have a full-time job, can aggressively save and ramp up quickly to build up your real estate holdings.  In this episode, Bill shares a simple formula anyone can use to build a retirement rental property portfolio…

Whatever the reason for selling, you’ll want to get the most out of the transaction.  Some simple tips can help you market and sell your home in the least amount of time, for the maximum value. 1. First, do your homework. Find out the local market conditions for your neighborhood.  Depending on your area, there may be better/worse times to sell.  Once you’ve decided to sell, there are three different levels of…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 253: OLD DAWG INVESTOR CREATES RETIREMENT ATM MACHINE IN JUST 2 1/2 YEARS It started with a simple lakeside future retirement home purchase that leveraged into a real estate portfolio that today generates $10K in monthly cash flow — in just two and a half years.  In this episode, Old Dawg real estate investor and telecommunications architect/director Jack Poole shares how he and his wife Judi leveraged their future retirement home into a vacation rental, that…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 252: RUNNING OUT OF MONEY – PART 1 If you’re planning on living off the rental income from your investment properties during your retirement years, the biggest fear is usually running out of money.  However, buying right, managing your money right and buying for the long run can help insure that your cash flow stream never runs dry.  In this episode, Bill discusses tactics and practical strategies you can…

Real estate investing is increasing at a staggering rate these days.  More and more individuals are learning that real estate investments can offer wonderful earning potential.  Real estate investing is a process which has many attractive qualities that make it a viable money-producing opportunity.  There are a number of benefits that go along with purchasing real estate investments and the following paragraphs will highlight some of these benefits.  As you will see…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 251: USING SKIP TRACING TO MARKET DIRECT TO SELLERS In today’s seller market, it has become increasingly necessary for many investors to implement DIRECT TO SELLER marketing strategies – like direct mail and cold calling. It is especially challenging in the multifamily space where brokers used to supply investors with off-market leads but now pass those leads to institutional and international buyers who are paying above-market prices for properties….

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 250: 10 BEST STEPS TO PREPARE FOR A MARKET CORRECTION The signs are there: something big is coming. Consumers and investors alike are holding their breath, waiting for events to unfold.  With America’s economic expansion in its 10th year, many worry that we’re overdue for a recession, and a bear market that usually goes with it.  How should you organize your finances considering the uncertainty about prospects for a…

First impressions matter most.  This is one concept that successful homeowners and real estate investors understand well.  Curb appeal is the first impression when it comes to any property.  This is the place where you, as an investor or seller, want those driving by to view your property as their perfect home or investment.  For this reason, you should pay careful attention and spend the time and effort to insure the outside of the property is as inviting and…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 249: MULTIFAMILY ACQUISITION STRATEGIES FOR TODAY’S ECONOMY It’s not a matter of if, but when, a U.S. recession will hit.  As a real estate investor, are you prepared?  If you are buying properties, what must you know to make the right buying decisions for both the best short and long term results?  In today’s podcast, real estate broker, investor, syndicator and radio host Nizan Mosery, who currently holds over $120 million…