SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 296: IS NOW A GOOD TIME TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE? Bill gets asked a lot by people, “Should I buy now if there is a major recession on the horizon? Wouldn’t it make more sense to wait for prices to drop and then buy when properties are cheaper? In today’s podcast, Bill takes a hard look at the loaded question – “Is now a good time to invest in real…
“Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.” – John F. Kennedy, 35th US President Even the most famous recognize the need for the art of negotiation. To be able to make a good real estate deal, you must develop the art of good negotiation or find someone who can do the negotiating for you. The real secret of being a successful negotiator is to help…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 295: HOW TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE FOR ONLY $10 While attending Harvard, Brian Dally became fascinated with the opportunities afforded by the Internet. But, unlike Mark Zuckerberg, his fascination was not so much based on social applications but more on the business and finance applications. In this podcast episode, Brian shares how he was able to develop an online real estate investing portal that gives the average investor access to…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 294: 2019 TOP 10 MARKETS FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTORS We talk a lot about “emerging markets” on the Old Dawg’s REI Network, especially for those of you who are an out-of-state investors. We are always looking at which markets are the best markets to invest for both the short and long term. In today’s podcast, Bill shares ten of the top real estate investing markets for 2019 as well as how…
Why hire rental property management? Because doing it all yourself is the surest way to make your real estate investment experience a bitter one. You also have more time to find the next deal when there is someone taking care of the details for you. Hire a good property manager, but first ask the important questions. Here are 10 key questions you should ask any potential property manager. How much is the fee? …
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 293: LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY FOR BETTER ROI AND PORTFOLIO OPTIMIZATION The only thing tech engineer, serial entrepreneur and CEO of Stessa Heath Silverman loves more than launching new tech start-ups is investing in real estate. Yet, with all of the amazing technology out there, he couldn’t understand why real estate investing still has so much paperwork and time-consuming processes. In this podcast, Heath shares how he successfully merged tech know-how with his love for…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 292: ACCREDITED INVESTORS, FREE LAND IN THE U.S. & INVESTING WITH $10,000 This is our monthly Fun Fact Friday “Ask Bill!” episode, where I answer 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 share what little knowledge we…
When talking to people who are trying to sell their house I’m often asked the question, “Why should I sell my house to a real estate investor?” That’s a great question. Today’s house seller has lots of options: they can list their house with a real estate agent, they can try to sell the house themselves or they can sell their house to a real estate investor. None of these choices is…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 291: BUSINESS CREDIT STRATEGIES FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTORS You don’t need a special certification, degree or license to become a real estate investor, however, your business needs one key thing for long term success — good credit! In this special podcast episode, author and credit expert Gerri Detweiler shares insider business credit information and tips that will help you utilize little known credit resources for maximum real estate investing…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 290: WHAT IS A REAL ESTATE SYNDICATION? Real estate continues to be one of the best investments in the world. Many people want to receive the great returns and long term benefits of real estate investing but don’t know where to start. Whether you want to take a more active role by buying and managing properties or a less involved role as a passive investor, either way, you’ll soon…