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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 222: AIRBNB ON AUTO PILOT Bill Manassero started with a test AirBNB apartment unit in August of 2017.  It proved so effective that, in April 2018, he converted two more AirBNB units and now wants to add even more.  AirBNB has proven to be an excellent way to significantly boost rental income from conventional rental properties.  In this episode, Bill shares how his current AirBNB properties are crushing it and how he is…

If you surf the Internet and read books on real estate investing you will come across a lot of useful information, though the majority of these sources concentrate on providing information on just one particular sphere of investing. Thus, if you are looking to find out more about real estate investing, in general, you may not find that much information and may be at a loss when it comes to formulating the proper…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 221: WHOLESALING REAL ESTATE WITH ZERO CASH Broke and unemployed, Dan Breslin desperately sought out real estate investing as a solution to his dilemma.   He took some seminars and read a lot of books but, after 6 months, still he had done nothing.  With his last $150, he bought a 7-day classified “We Buy Houses” ad in a local weekly newspaper for $79 and on the sixth day, he received a call from an old…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 220: EFFECTIVE REAL ESTATE STRATEGIES FOR YOUR RETIREMENT The goal for most retirement growth strategies is to turn a smaller nest egg into a much bigger one.  Knowing your niche and strategies is key to achieving this goal.  As a beginner, it’s even more important to avoid wasting time chasing shiny objects and running after rabbit trails.  In this podcast episode, Bill zeros in on some effective real estate strategies that will help you get…

A home will sell for two reasons: price and exposure.  In the real estate market for the 21st century, exposure has taken a new turn with the advancement of many Internet technologies for real estate.  Be it as it may, the real estate industry’s new exposure tools will not help a home sell if the home is not priced correctly.  When considering putting your home up for sale, it is very important…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 219: REAL ESTATE INVESTING IN CLEVELAND Cleveland, Ohio is rated the number one city in the US for rental returns.  Today’s guest, James Wise, who was born and raised in Cleveland and has been investing there since 2008, is also the number one seller of investment homes in the city.  In this informative episode, James shares insider tips on where and where not to buy in Cleveland and the ups and downs of landlording. What…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 218: SLUGGING IT OUT IN THE TRENCHES – INDY UPDATE Real estate investing is not all roses!  But that’s no reason to get discouraged or to stop pursuing your goals.  Those who keep moving forward will win. In this episode, Bill candidly shares some messy, down-in-the-dirt landlording stories, what he has learned and how he is overcoming some of these temporary obstacles. Hey Fellow Old Dawgs! You know, I asked recently for feedback on…

To market your property, you are going to need to have some choice photographs. Before whipping out the camera, however, you need to give some thought to the process. Why Photographs for Your Listing Are Important One of the most important things that will set your property out from others is photographs.  When a buyer is looking in MLS, on the internet or in some other location, photographs draw their attention.  Is…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 217: HUSBAND AND WIFE TURN $50K EQUITY LOAN INTO $56 MILLION REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO IN JUST 5 YEARS When James Kandasamy and his wife took out a $50,000 home equity loan to invest in real estate, they never dreamed the loan would turn into over 800 units and $56 million in real estate assets 5 years later.  In this podcast, James shares how he discovered the power of leverage, multifamily re-positioning and effective asset…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 216: ASK BILL! MOST COMMON REAL ESTATE MISTAKES AND BEST STATES TO INVEST This is our monthly Fun Fact Friday “Ask Bill!” episode, where I answer 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. We learn from our mistakes and we can also learn from the mistakes of others.  In today’s monthly “Ask Bill!” episode, Bill shares some of…