by Rhonda Underhill Paying for college can be a stretch at any time, and if you’re balancing other endeavors, like family and home maintenance, you might need a bit of additional income. Returning to school as an adult can be rewarding, and finding a way to make it financially feasible is important. Although flipping houses involves a good deal of work, it can be lucrative. Read on for tips on how to…
By Mary Aspen Richardson Buying an investment home for the first time is exciting, but it can be equally challenging. The moment you enter the market, it’s like you stepped into an aquarium full of sharks, and each shark wants that piece of food you want. Okay, it’s not always like that. However, a lot of times bidding wars and all that comes with them can be pretty exhausting. If you’ve determined…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 688: A FINAL FAREWELL In May of 2016, Bill Manassero launched the Old Dawg’s REI Network Podcast to help educate real estate investors over 50 years of age and to document his own goal to acquire 1,000 units in six years. In this episode, Bill shares his own personal success story and closes out the podcast’s final show. Introduction Well, this is it guys! This is going to be a…
By Brittany Fisher Nobody is ever too young (or too old) to take control of their own life. For this reason, estate planning is highly recommended, even for young adults. In fact, it’s something that should be undertaken the moment a person turns 18 and is legally out of their parents’ care. After all, nobody can say for certain what life will bring, and it’s important to be prepared for eventualities. No…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 687: STRATEGIES TO CREATE A RECESSION-RESISTANT REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO Successful real estate investing in today’s economy requires a strategic approach. Caution and diversity are key! In today’s episode, multifamily real estate investor and co-founder of SMK Capital Management Mark Khuri shares the creative strategies his company has used to prosper through two recessions. What You Will Learn What three recession-resistant assets are best known for excellent returns during tough economic times How…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 686: I JUST BOUGHT AN RV PARK! Even if you are strictly a passive real estate investor, there can come a time when you find an active deal that you simply can’t resist! In this episode, Bill shares how he stumbled upon just such a deal! Introduction OK, I know I know… for the last 6 months, I made a big deal about becoming a truly passive real estate…
By Amelia Lopez Real estate has never had smooth performance charts. There are always variations in market trends and prices. Commercial real estate in 2022 has shown an era of uncertainty, with increasing inflation and recession affecting property values and investors losing confidence in the market. 2023 looks to be more of the same with perhaps even more critical issues on the horizon. Even the best realtors in Albany, California, are preparing for a difficult season…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 685: JUST GO FOR IT! Real estate investing does not have to be complicated! In today’s podcast, real estate investor and full-time employee James Ledbetter shares how he was able to build up an impressive real estate portfolio while still continuing to work full-time. What You Will Learn Real estate isn’t rocket science – but it is the perfect vehicle for the average person to become wealthy How you can organically…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 684: MY 10 BIGGEST REAL ESTATE INVESTING MISTAKES Every real estate investor makes mistakes. In fact, it’s an important part of the learning process. What’s important is what we learn from and do with these mistakes and how they help make us better investors. In this episode, Bill shares his personal top 10 real estate investing mistakes. Introduction “Failure is the key to success; each mistake teaches us something.”…
By Mary Richardson Aspen People are starting to invest more and more in real estate. The main reason is that it can be a very lucrative business. You can do it as a side job or make a living out of it. However, this doesn’t mean there’s no risk involved. Therefore, you should do a lot of research and develop a solid business plan. Apart from keeping up with real estate investing…