Month: September 2016

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 036  –  ANALYZING RENTAL PROPERTIES – PART 1 Property analysis is the single most important stage in a real estate investing transaction.  In this episode, Bill uses a metaphor to outline the key role property analysis plays in a real estate investment transaction. From first view to closing documents, he explores the analysis process and it’s critical importance to any property purchase. Introduction Before you start analyzing Need to make sure you…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 035 WITH JEFF KISSEE –  INVESTOR MAKES PEOPLE’S LIVES BETTER In this episode, former contractor and real estate investor Jeff Kissee shares how his philosophy to “create a positive impact on everyone he encounters” has yielded significant business success.  From long-term broker relationships to creating apartment communities that tenants love, Jeff has kept his focus on making people’s lives better in every aspect of his investing business. What You Will Learn…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 034  –  LANDLORD FRIENDLY STATES What does “Landlord-Friendly” mean and why is this important?  In this episode, Bill will be looking at the top 9 states that are more favorable for landlords.  As you are looking for new markets to invest in, keep in mind, some states do not have the best laws and regulations for landlords.   An often overlooked aspect of evaluating rental property markets is the local landlord-tenant law. …

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 033 WITH AMANDA HAN –  TAX STRATEGIES FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTORS One of the great advantages of real estate investing is the tax advantages.  But if you don’t understand how to take advantage of the tax benefits, you’re missing out!  In this episode, Amanda Han, a CPA, tax strategist and author of “The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor: Powerful techniques anyone can use to deduct…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 032 – WHEN PLANS GO AWRY What happens when you set your goals, you’re plowing forward 90 miles an hour and something happens to prevent you from achieving your goal?  In this episode Bill discusses what is an inevitability for anyone pursuing goals – not meeting your target.  How do you handle it?  Are you prepared for the disappointment?  What will you do when don’t make your goal?  He…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 031 WITH CARL WITHERS –  THE GREAT VALUE OF PARTNERSHIPS In this episode, Carl Withers, founder of Carlyle Properties Management & Acquisitions and Withers & associates, LLC, shares how he started real estate investing later in life, after a corporate lay-off, and how he grew his real estate investments to over 2,000 units with a 92% occupancy in all of properties. He also shares how finding a great partner was…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 030 – SINGLE FAMILY INVESTING VS. MULTIFAMILY INVESTING In this episode, Bill Manassero compares single family home investing to multifamily home investing.  Examining the “pros” and “cons” of each, he concludes with a “real life” single family vs. multifamily financial comparison, assuming he buys 22 single family houses and one 22-unit apartment (single-family-vs-multifamily spread sheet PDF link attached). Overview I will first share pros and cons of each and…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 029 WITH MITCH STEPHEN –  HOW TO BE THE BANKER In this episode, Mitch Steven, real estate investor and the author of My Life and 1,000 Houses: Failing Forward to Financial Freedom, shares how he went from building a portfolio of 1,000 houses to developing a unique lease-to-own program that helps individuals left behind by traditional lending institutions to become home owners and, at the same time,  give new…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 028 – WHY REAL ESTATE INVESTING IS GREAT FOR RETIREMENT In this episode, Bill explains why he believes real estate investing is the perfect vehicle to prepare for and succeed in your retirement years.  Sharing 14 key reasons why real estate is ideal for retirement, he examines various benefits of real estate investing from “tax savings” to “giving yourself regular raises and bonuses.” Overview If you are like me, you didn’t…