Month: August 2018

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 236: 10 TIPS FOR BUYING RENTAL PROPERTIES IN TODAY’S SLOWING MARKET With increasing competition, rising interest rates and topped-out home prices, a correction is approaching.  But what are real estate investors to do?  Just because real estate prices in some areas have hit a temporary ceiling, that doesn’t mean that profits from property investments are hard to come by.  In today’s podcast, Bill shares how, even during a real estate market…

There are many ways in which a person can make a living when it comes to real estate investing some of them carry more risks than others. It goes without saying that those that carry the greatest risks are often the very real estate investment methods with the highest potential profit but slow and steady, in many cases, wins the race.  Flipping houses is in the news a lot because so many…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 235: CLOCKWORK: DESIGNING YOUR BUSINESS TO RUN ITSELF WITH MIKE MICHALOWICZ If you’re like most entrepreneurs, you started your real estate business so you could be your own boss, make an endless stream of passive cash flow, and live life on your own terms.  In reality, you’re bogged down in the daily grind, constantly putting out fires, answering an endless stream of questions, and continually hunting for cash.  In…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 234: ARE YOU A REAL ESTATE INVESTOR OR REAL ESTATE ENTREPRENEUR What is the difference between being a real estate investor and being a real estate entrepreneur, and why does it even matter?  In this podcast episode, Bill shares how differentiating and determining whether you are an investor or an entrepreneur is critical to your future real estate success. A FEW UPDATES: House Mom is working out great (episode #230 – “House Moms”)…

Many people may not realize you can literally become a commercial real estate insider just by working in your own local community. There is a wealth of opportunity for those who are motivated and wanting to make a difference, not only in their own lives, but in the lives of people in the community as well. You do not have to travel across the United States or around the world to find…

233: PASSIVE SYNDICATION INVESTOR IN 1,400 UNITS WHILE WORKING FULL-TIME Lane Kawaoka is a full-time civil engineer who wanted to become a full-time real estate investor.  Unfortunately, as he acquired more properties, he quickly realized that, although he loved the cash flow, he hated the headaches of being a landlord.  In this podcast episode, you’ll find out how Lane learned how he could have his cake and eat it too as a full-time employee and part-time passive syndication investor, enjoying the…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 229: ASK BILL! NEWBIES WITH NO MONEY, STARTING REI AT 48, DECLINING POPULATION & RENTAL DEMAND 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…

One of the great advantages of being a passive real estate investor is that you can live anywhere you want in the world.  Or, at the very least, have multiple homes around the world.  A beautiful yet affordable location you might want to consider is Costa Rica. People are migrating to Costa Rica in record numbers, and if you’re thinking of retiring, buying a second home, or starting a business – living in Costa…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 231: CALIFORNIA TEACHER BUILDS $7 MILLION REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO IN 7 YEARS Is it possible to invest in real estate if you are over 50 years old, live in a really pricey city in America, and earn a teacher’s salary of $52,000 a year?  According to today’s podcast guest, San Diego teacher and real estate investor Mike “Swanny” Swan, it’s not just possible: but it can be phenomenally lucrative, creating life altering…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 230: HOUSE MOMS One of the biggest challenges of managing small apartments is not having onsite property management. Depending on the size of the property, there may be a strong need for an onsite owner representative for security, service and smooth operations. In today’s Fun Facts Friday podcast episode, Bill Manassero shares a creative onsite solution that he is using called “House Moms.” OK, so here’s the challenge, you…