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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 246: REAL ESTATE INVESTING WISDOM FROM WARREN BUFFETT If you’re investing in real estate, then it only follows that you can call yourself an “investor.”  Right?  So, if you are an investor, what special knowledge are you bringing to your daily investment decision making process?  In this podcast episode, Bill draws investor wisdom from an “investor extraordinaire” — the “Sage of Omaha,” also known as Warren Buffett.  Bill examines some of Mr….

There are many methods for building fortunes in the world today.  One of the most accessible, even for the average person, however, is real estate investing.  In fact, you will find that many rags to riches stories come from people who invested in real estate in one form or another – individuals who pursued this lucrative but, at times, risky field. Real estate investing is a great strategy for the investor who is willing…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 245: SERIES LLCs AND SAFEGUARDING YOUR PROPERTIES FROM LAWSUITS As real estate investors acquire more and more properties, the concern for adequate and effective asset protection grows.  In today’s podcast, real estate investor and attorney Scott Smith tries to bring clarity to the massive confusion among investors as to the best ways to protect your real estate assets from lawsuits. What You Will Learn Why your insurance alone cannot protect you from…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 244: HOW MUCH RENTAL INCOME IS ENOUGH? Many people dream about one day generating enough passive income to survive without a full-time job.  And there are still others who would go one step further — they want to do more than simply survive.  They, instead, want to have enough money to do whatever they want, whenever they want and wherever they want.  For real estate investors, this is called financial independence!  In this podcast episode, Bill examines the…

Real estate valuation for single family homes is typically done by using comparable sales.  With income properties this just doesn’t work well.  Imagine if you are looking at a 24-unit building.  It would be difficult to find similar ones nearby that have recently sold. It’s also not ideal to use replacement costs for income property appraisal.  How do you figure replacement cost if there is no land for sale nearby with proper…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 243: CROWD FUNDING STRATEGIES FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTORS Even in an uncertain marketplace, real estate crowd funding is attracting a broad cross-section of investors.  But what is the appeal and what kind of returns can investors realistically expect?  In today’s podcast, Adam Hooper, CEO of RealCrowd, discusses the current crowd funding marketplace and what strategies investors can employ for maximum success and returns. What You Will Learn What crowd funding…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 242: FINDING A BUYER’S MARKET IN A SELLER’S MARKET You can always find great property deals in a buyer’s market, but what happens when you’re in a seller’s market.  In this podcast episode, Bill shares how you can still find a buyer’s markets within a seller’s market, if you just know where to look. UPDATE Quest for apartments. We don’t want to compromise our criteria and “buy just to…

There are many ways in which you can find a great property for your real estate investment.  The problem lies in the fact that many would be investors aren’t exactly certain what specific types of investment they wish to make.  Unfortunately, the type of investing will greatly affect the type of property that will best suit your real estate needs.  This article focuses on finding a great property for the purpose of…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 241: HOW TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL SYNDICATOR Mastering real estate syndication can be the major impetus that transforms real estate investors into real estate moguls.  However, many investors are intimidated by the mere thought of syndicating.  In today’s podcast, leading syndication attorney Kim Lisa Taylor shares practical, easy to understand tips on how you can both learn and become successful as a real estate syndicator. What You Will Learn What four key prerequisites you…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 229: ASK BILL! SOLO 401-KS, OUT-OF-STATE INVESTING, HOUSE MOMS & CLOSED CIRCUIT TV This is our monthly Fun Fact Friday “Ask Bill!” episode, where Bill answers specific real estate investing questions received during the month from e-mails, in-person conversations, phone calls or through online portals such as BiggerPockets.com and Quora. One of our goals here at the Old Dawg’s REI Network is to help to educate/enlighten fellow real estate investors, to share what little…