Month: August 2020

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 445: WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT IN TROUBLING TIMES It’s not a matter of if but when the next recession will hit.  Some will survive.  Others will thrive.  In today’s podcast, entrepreneur, real estate investor, multiple business owner, author, mentor, and community philanthropist Rod Khleif shares how he lost $50 million in the Great Recession and rebounded and how he is preparing for the next big one. What You Will Learn How not to lose…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 444: MY WEEK IN INDY – THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY! Passive investing can be fun but some C properties can yield a level of fun that might shock even the most veteran real estate investor.  In this no-holds-barred podcast episode, Bill shares the unexpected good, bad and ugly adventures he experienced in a long-overdue week-long visit to his 22-unit apartments in Indianapolis. Tip of the Week…

If you really want the best deals in investment properties, you have to increase your odds by digging deep and finding more deals.  Who is more likely to get a cheap apartment building deal, an investor that looks through loopnet.com and calls it a day, or the person who has a multi-pronged approach that can generate leads ten different ways? Here are the ten ways you may not have considered: 1. Talk Real Estate…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 443: 82 UNITS IN 3 YEARS WHILE WORKING FULL-TIME In just three years, Jens Nielsen was able to amass a diverse real estate portfolio comprised of 82 rental units, 2000 mobile home park units, 14 syndications, 6,000 storage units, mortgage note funds and private money lending – all while working full-time.  In today’s podcast, Jens shares how he did it and what makes it work. What You Will Learn Why…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 442: 8 WAYS TO PAY-OFF YOUR MORTGAGE EARLY As you build your rental property portfolio, getting low interest mortgage rates is critical for leverage, cash flow and tax savings.  However, as your portfolio reaches its desirable size, you need to start thinking about paying off your mortgages for increased cash flow and to pass down a debt-free asset.  In today’s podcast, bill shares eight plus ways you can accelerate your mortgage pay-off and save…

By Ashley Smith Being a landlord presents many challenges, which require interaction and empathy with tenants, whilst also keeping an element of self-interest in mind too. Owning a property is a financial burden on you and the return you take from it is crucial for your own quality of life. However, that must be offset with consideration around the tenant in your property, whose life you essentially cradle in your hands. There…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 441: HOW TO BUY QUALITY OFF-MARKET RENTAL PROPERTIES WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR HOME What if you could purchase a pre-screened, pre-inspected, cash-flowing property in a good market, with a good property manager and tenants already in place – all with a 30-day money back guarantee? Well, in today’s podcast, you’ll hear from the CEO of Roofstock Gary Beasley who has launched an online service that does all that and more. What You…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 440: ALL ABOUT FHA LOANS FHA loans are an invaluable tool for real estate investors, especially new investors and house hackers. In today’s podcast, Bill digs into the world of FHA loans and shares what FHA loans are, how they can benefit real estate investors and the pros and cons of using an FHA loan. Tip of the Week Don’t over-leverage yourself – You can be very successful for…

There are many different types of real estate investments. Which way is best is for you, according to your particular needs. Here are 10 ways to consider, with their advantages and disadvantages. 1. Rental Houses Advantages: One of the easier ways to get started, and good long term returns on your investment. Disadvantages: Being a landlord isn’t much fun, and you typically wait a long time for the big pay-off. 2. Apartment…

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 439: HOW I GREW MY REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TO OVER $1 MILLION IN PROFITS IN 12 MONTHS After 20 years in corporate life, Mike realized that his hope for a great retirement looked bleak.  He decided to find a side hustle to make a little extra money to supplement his retirement funds.  In today’s episode, author, entrepreneur and real estate investor Mike Simmons shares how he grew his side hustle from just a “little extra money” into a…