SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 112: 1000 by 2020 UPDATE – ON THE HUNT FOR 100 PLUS UNITS In this episode, Bill provides an update on his current properties and his search for 100 plus units before the end 2017. In addition, Bill shares his frustration with single family home rentals and why he has such a passion for multifamily properties. Announcements FB Group Monthly Investor Newsletter Basic Update It’s been a while since I…
Your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) is a simple way of calculating how much of your monthly income goes toward debt payments. Lenders use the DTI to determine how much money they can safely loan you toward a home purchase or mortgage refinancing. Everyone knows that their credit score is an important factor in qualifying for a loan. But in reality, the DTI is every bit as important as the credit score. Lenders usually…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 111 – REAL ESTATE INVESTING HELPS TURN TRAGEDY TO TRIUMPH When concert violinist Ben Leybovich was told he had MS his life plans came to a screeching halt. With his future in question, he took to real estate investing as a means to not only generate income for now but to provide for his family in the future. In this episode, hear how Ben’s decision proved to be a…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 110 – TOP FIVE 2017 BUY & SELL MARKETS FOR MULTIFAMILY REAL ESTATE A report released my 10-X, the nation’s leading online real estate marketplace, spotlights the top five 2017 “Buy” and “Sell” markets for multifamily real estate assets. In this episode, Bill shares the results of the report, highlighting the best cities to buy and the best cities to sell apartments in the U.S. Ten-X’s U.S. Apartment Market Outlook includes the top…
One of the most crucial elements of real estate negotiation is time. Understand and master the use of time, and you can buy a property for thousands less. Here is one of the most important aspects of time: In Real Estate, Time is Money Time is of the essence. It even says as much on most real estate contracts. What does this mean? It means that whoever controls or understands the “elements of…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 109 – CREATIVE STRATEGIES TO INCREASE YOUR PROPERTY NET INCOME Al Williamson has been an active real estate investor since 2002. He has house hacked, purchased multifamily properties and invested heavily in the inner-city with the goal of positively transforming communities, one neighborhood at a time. In this episode, Al shares his unique approach to significantly increasing rental income yield, while marketing to key peer group niches. What You…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 108 – HOW TO FIND MOTIVATED SELLERS Buying properties below-market is the goal of every real estate investor. However, finding those properties is not always easy and usually requires a very motivated seller. In this episode, Bill discusses motivated sellers – what makes them motivated, where to find them and the best way to approach them. Generally, when you are looking for properties, your goal is to find properties that are…
There are real estate investing “tricks” and techniques that you may know, or want to know. There are new ways of doing things that are worth learning. Knowing about the latest types of financing is another way can also help. But, before all of these, however, you need to learn some basic principles. Here are six that every investor needs to know. Build Relationships Real estate investing is about relationships. People…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 107 – MY FIRST REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT WAS AN OFFICE BUILDING Most real estate investors start with a single family home – not Brian Murray! His first real estate investment was a 50,000 square foot office building! In this episode, author and former teacher Brian Murray explains how he sought extra income to supplement his teaching salary and how commercial real estate investing became his solution and future career. What You…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 106 – HOW TO USE DIRECT MAIL TO FIND GREAT APARTMENT DEALS One of your goals in finding great properties is to purchase an “off-market” deal significantly below market price. And although most people say brokers are the best source for off-market deals, EVERYONE is pursuing brokers for the same purpose. In this episode, Bill explains how direct mail can also be a powerful strategy for finding great off-market deals. Introduction Your goal in finding a…