SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 171: INVESTING IN DETROIT It used to be that when someone would say they invested in Detroit real estate, the follow-up question would be, “Well, I have some Florida swamp land you might be interested in.” Not anymore! Like Florida real estate, Detroit real estate is no longer a laughing matter. Forbes magazine calls Detroit the most undervalued real estate market in America. In this episode, lifelong Detroit resident,…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 170: WHERE ARE AMERICANS MOVING? TOP 5 INBOUND AND OUTBOUND STATES Successful real estate investors always have their eyes open for promising new markets. In this Fun Fact Friday podcast episode, Bill explores a study put out by a major U.S. moving company that tracked the numbers of moves into and out of all 50 U.S. states during 2017. He shares the data for the Top 5 Inbound and…
Mortgage quotes are a dime a dozen. So are mortgage companies, running the whole gamut from legitimate brokers to fly-by-night lenders. To make sure you get the best deal and ensure you do not fall prey to unscrupulous brokers, learn basic mortgage terms and concepts. Mortgaging 101 Mortgaging is a complex process. Its basic terms and concepts, however, are simple enough for anyone to understand. Brush up on this little stash of…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 169: REAL ESTATE INVESTING SUCCESS THROUGH GREAT TIMING & EFFECTIVE DEAL ANALYSIS Leaving their lucrative, fast-paced silicon valley careers to pursue a business they knew very little about was a scary move — but it proved to be one of the best decisions of their lives. In this episode, you will hear how J. Scott and his wife Carol’s decision to chose family over careers, using real estate investing, gave…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 273: THE ART OF NETWORKING What you Will Learn About Our Guest Jeremy Roll Jeremy started investing in real estate and businesses in 2002 and left the corporate world in 2007 to become a full-time passive cash flow investor. He is currently an investor in more than 70 opportunities across more than $1 Billion worth of real estate and business assets. As Founder and President of Roll Investment…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 168: ASK BILL! TURNKEY INVESTING, AIRBNB, INVESTING WITH NO JOB, OUT-OF-STATE INVESTING Are you considering purchasing a turnkey rental property? Are you interested in hosting AirBNB in your home or rental? Do you want to invest but are not currently working? Are you considering investing out-of-state? If you answered yes to any of those questions, today’s “Ask Bill” episode is just for you! This is our monthly segment where Top Dawg Bill…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 272: BEST OF FUN FACTS FRIDAY – CHOOSING THE RIGHT INVESTMENT PROPERTY One of the most difficult decisions real estate investors make is in choosing the right investment property. It is critical, especially in the beginning, that you fully understand how to select the best property for the best return. In this episode, Bill will explore how successful investors select the right properties in the best locations. It is the most important decision…
Negotiations in real-estate deals are all about compromising and agreeing in order to close a transaction. When negotiating, the negotiator should know the needs of the client. Legal knowledge is important since the negotiator should be able to identify the legal processes that could be done to achieve the client’s needs. Negotiators are usually real-estate lawyers, although real-estate agents would also negotiate for their clients. To get successful negotiation results, it is…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 167 – BEST OF OLD DAWG’S REI NETWORK – PART-TIME REAL ESTATE INVESTING Many people wonder if it’s possible to maintain a full-time job and grow a substantial real estate portfolio at the same time. In this episode, Dr. Buck Joffrey, a full-time physician (at the time), podcast host and real estate investor, talks about how he grew over $20 million in real estate and other business investment assets while working…