SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 366: IS REAL ESTATE STILL A GOOD INVESTMENT FOR 2020? With 2020 fast approaching, people are evaluating the best ways to invest money in the new year. There are plenty of investment options but which one will give the best return considering the economy, elections, interest rates and other unknown variables. Is real estate, which has done so well over the last five years, still poised to produce good returns in 2020? …
The financial industry greats will be the first to tell you that real estate investing has the potential to bring in serious profits. They will also gleefully inform you that the risks in some cases far outweigh the potential, especially if they are among the more cautious investors in the industry. Those who have made their fortunes in real estate however will tell you that investing in real estate is worth every…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 365: AFFORDABLE MULTIFAMILY INVESTING – PART 1 What happens when you own 23 single family rental homes and are still barely breaking even? For author, educator and real estate investor with 50-plus years of experience Jay DeCima, he rolled up his sleeves and re-engineered his investing strategy to create a very profitable niche that virtually no one knows. In this engaging two-part interview, expect to learn a lot from this seasoned…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 364: JUST DO IT! Tip of the day: FIVERR.com One of the most difficult things for new real estate investors is just taking that first step – making that first purchase. In today’s podcast, Bill shares how he made his first purchase and explores some of the common obstacles many new investors encounter that prevent them from investing and how you can overcome those challenges. Introduction Sometimes taking that first…
Vacant boarded up houses are ideal for real estate investors looking for quick turnaround flips. You’re talking about people who likely care very little about the property that they’ve left to decay. The owner of that house would be thrilled if an investor contacted them to take the house off of their hands. Except, the only problem is, the owner has completely vanished without a trace – or so it may appear! In these times of…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 363: ATTRACTING MENTORS & RAISING CAPITAL FROM HIGH NET WORTH INVESTORS Two of the most compelling factors for real estate investing success are having a great mentor and being able to raise lots of money. In today’s podcast, real estate investor and founder of Asym Capital Hunter Thompson addresses both areas by sharing his insider secrets of how he has attracted great mentors and raised over $50 million in private capital from high net worth…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 362: PUTTING TOGETHER YOUR 2020 STRATEGIC REAL ESTATE INVESTING PLAN “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” So is a real estate investor’s hopes of being successful without a plan. A good strategic real estate investing plan is critical if you hope to succeed as a real estate investor. In this episode, Bill shares why you need a plan as well outlining how to write a 2020 Strategic Real…
By David Dixon One of the best ways to diversify your investments is to get into the rental property market. When you invest in a vacation home, there are many amazing possibilities to grow your wealth long term. Before making this decision, however, be sure you’ve answered these critical questions, as well as explored the many pros and cons outlined by Redfin, so you can be confident that your investment will pay…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 361: HOW A GIRL FROM THE PROJECTS BECAME A MILLIONAIRE REAL ESTATE MOM She grew up in a tough part of town, the oldest of six kids, being raised by a hard-working single mom. All she knew was that she would work hard at school and every job she ever got so that she would never end up in the same situation as her mom. In today’s podcast, financial…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 360: HOUSE MOMS 2.0 One of the biggest challenges of managing small apartments is not having onsite property management. Bill Manassero found this a major challenge as a new multifamily owner. His solution: In August 2018, he brought in a “House Mom” – a quasi employee tenant who would act as the onsite property overseer. One year later and after he fired his first House Mom, he is now ready for the…