Month: August 2016

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 027 WITH VINNEY CHOPRA –  SMILING INVESTOR’S POSITIVE ATTITUDE YIELDS BIG PROFITS In this episode, Vinney Chopra, an engineer, real estate investor, broker, motivational speaker and dedicated family man from Northern California, shares insights into how he came to the US with $7 in his pocket and built a real estate empire of over $120 million.  He also discusses how he created a money-making machine with the capability of raising…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 026 – CASH SAVINGS TIPS FOR NEW INVESTORS In this episode, Bill Manassero shares a few tips that can save new investors significant money.  On the podcast, one of the questions Bill always ask his guests is “If something devastating happened and you lost everything you had, except $1,000.  Knowing what you know now, how would you use the $1,000 to help to rebuild your real estate business?” Most of my guests were…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE #025 WITH NIZAN MOSERY – DIVERSIFYING YOUR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS In this episode, Nizan Mosery, an international investor with properties valued over $120 million, shares his story of of how he got started in real estate.  He also outlines his strategy for diversifying his investment portfolio to add both security and significant profit. What You Will Learn The value of diversifying your real estate investments Little know source of property leads How important…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE #024 – WHAT IS CAP RATE AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? When you are an active real estate investor, you become part of a new world that can, at first, seem a bit ominous and strange — with its own culture and language – that, at first, can be a bit overwhelming.  I remember, as a newbie investor, when I would be speaking with an experienced investor, broker and banker,…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE #023 WITH CHARLIE JEWETT – REAL ESTATE PROFIT INVESTMENT STRATEGIES In this episode, Charlie Jewett, author, podcast host and investment advisor, shares a few tips for real estate investors on how they can effectively manage their profits for maximum return, significant tax advantages and retirement success. He specifically addresses an alternative to the 1031 exchange. What You Will Learn Not all financial advisors are the same – there…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE #022 – 1000 X 2020* – INDY PROPERTY UPDATE In this episode, Bill Manassero shares an 1000 X 2020* update on the 22-unit apartment he purchased in Indianapolis.  He outlines his “value add” strategy  and discusses how he hopes to increase the value of the property in one to two years.  He also shares how he leveraged three existing properties to purchase the apartment. *1000 X 2020 is Bill’s plan to…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE #021 – BUYING PROPERTIES WITH LITTLE OR NO MONEY DOWN WITH BRANDON TURNER In this episode, Brandon Turner, author, real estate investor and VP at BiggerPockets.com, shares how he got interested in real estate investing and further discusses how real estate investors can purchase properties for little or no money down. What Will You Learn How going to garage sales prepared him to negotiate his first real estate…

SHOW NOTES FOR #020 – BUILDING A GREAT OUT-OF-STATE TEAM Last week, in episode # 018, I discussed why I buy out-of-state properties.  In this week’s episode, I begin to look at the mechanics of buying-out-of-state.  Specifically, your first step before buying — creating your out-of-state team. Introduction You will hear people say that real estate is all about relationships.  And nothing can be more true.  And to be honest with you…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE #019 – MINISTRY, MULTIFAMILIES AND PARTNERSHIPS In this episode, Curt Bidwell, former pastor, current teacher and real estate investor, shares his story of how he fell into real estate investing and ended up leveraging it to create a solid income for retirement and a legacy for his children. What Will You Learn How partnering is a good newbie strategy when you have no previous experience How you can leverage smaller properties into…