Month: April 2020

When I decided that investing in real estate was the best way to fund my retirement, I set out to learn everything I could about it. I talked to friends who had been successful in real estate investing, read anything and everything I could find, participated in forums/webinars, attended seminars, ordered courses, listened to podcasts and watched endless hours of YouTube videos. After all, the last thing I wanted to do was…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 409: BEFORE YOU QUIT YOUR DAY JOB… She was a successful engineer who loved her job and the international travel involved.  However, the realities of a new marriage and 2 children created a true conflict.  In this podcast episode, learn how engineer, real estate investor, wife and mom Pam Scamardo overcame this challenge by building a multifamily portfolio that allowed her to walk away from her job in just 2 years. What You Will…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 408: WHEN TO WALK AWAY FROM A DEAL Walking away from a seemingly good deal is something many real estate investors find very difficult. When you’ve found the investment property of your dreams and are getting ready to close, letting go can be tough. However, when something goes wrong, walking away might be your best decision. In this episode, Bill shares five red flags that every investor should know before signing…

Just because real estate prices seem to have hit a temporary ceiling in many countries around the world, that doesn’t mean that profits from property investments are hard to come by. Even during a real estate market slowdown, stagnation or depression profits can be made locally and overseas.  This article shows you the top ten tips that real estate investors apply to their property portfolio building strategy to ensure success from their…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 407: BUILDING A LOCAL REAL ESTATE EMPIRE WHILE WORKING A DAY JOB Did you know that you can create a real estate empire in your own backyard while working a full-time job?  Well, that’s exactly what real estate investor and entrepreneur Jason Pero did.  In today’s podcast, Jason shares how he started out buying local rental properties and ended up amassing a portfolio of 900 units simply by educating himself, finding mentors…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 406: INVESTORS BIGGEST MISTAKES #3 – NOT ALLOWING REI TO RUN YOUR LIFE Do you ever feel like your real estate investing business is running your life and time?  In today’s podcast, Bill explores this major investor mistake and how you can take the reins of your business and re-engineer it to run without you so that you can enjoy the financial independence that attracted you to REI in the…

There are many things to watch for when buying a new home. Often, home buyers find themselves overwhelmed by the process of buying a home and overlook many of the telltale signs that a home might not be all they think it is. It will always be good practice to go over the negative aspects of any given home, in detail, before making an offer. Many of the following things should be…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 405: CONSERVATIVE INVESTMENT STRATEGIES FOR TODAY’S MULTIFAMILY MARKETPLACE Whether in weak, strong or uncertain economies, real estate remains an investment that can weather any storm.  In today’s podcast, multifamily real estate investor and CEO of Blue Lake Capital, shares her story starting with humble beginnings in Israel cleaning synagogues at age 9 to becoming a real estate lawyer, M.I.T. MBA, Forbes author, podcast host, to overseeing a portfolio of multifamily properties…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 404: VIRUS UPDATE – MULTIFAMILY MARKET RESEARCH FOR BEGINNERS Virus update!  Old Dawg Podcast Guest tests positive, Bill’s house under quarantine and stimulus checks spur Rental Mania!  In today’s podcast episode, Bill covers a host of informational tidbits, including a Virus Update and a beginner’s guide to multifamily market research to prepare investors for the buying spree ahead. Virus Update Perfect scripture for media fear mongering 2 Timothy 1:7 – “for God…

by James Cummings New homes today offer more advantages than ever before. Based on what matters to you, you will find that the benefits of a new home constructed by new-build specialists outweigh the advantages of a pre-owned option. New homes have many benefits over resale homes, including modern construction materials, new appliances, and state-of-the-art technology. Moving to a new home often also means moving into a brand new neighborhood with new…