By Ruth Jill Compared to other investment vehicles, many people find that putting their money in real estate is often a better move towards financial stability. After all, real estate investments have a predictable cash flow, high appreciation value, can be leveraged for higher returns, and provide equity. Investing in real estate is certainly a reliable way to achieve financial success in the future and lock-in your retirement plans. So to maximize…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 505: SEO AND SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTORS Real estate marketing has come a long way since posting “For Sale” signs on front lawns as the sole way to attract potential buyers. In today’s podcast, the coolest guy in SEO Kris Reid shares how successful real estate businesspersons are utilizing the Internet, social media, and SEO to 10X their real estate marketing and sales efforts with explosive results. What You…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 504: SPRING MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST As March goes out like a lamb, it’s time for landlords and tenants to roll-up their sleeves and inspect rental properties for any issues that may have developed during the winter months. In this episode, Bill lists some of the most common items to check that could cost you much more later if you don’t do the maintenance now. Tip of the Week Don’t Get Cold…
It was 5:00 PM and time for Susan to call it quits for the day. While signing off the computer, a last-minute check of the traffic reports revealed that the roads were backed up again. Susan drove home against the commute feeling her daily rush of sympathy for all those on the other side of the road stopped in traffic. Ten minutes later, she drove past a golf course and pulled into…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 503: RE-THINKING POST-COVID REI THROUGH TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION The pandemic changed our world in profound ways and real estate is no exception. In today’s podcast, real estate empire builder Ari Rastegar shares how he went from flipping burgers at Johnnie Rockets to building a billion dollar real estate portfolio and how he has creatively adapted his business and their properties for the post-Covid world. What You Will Learn…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 502: 2021 HOUSING MARKET PROJECTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES Mortgage interest rates are going up and down like a roller coaster. Housing inventory is at historic lows. Unemployment, forbearances and mortgage delinquencies have set the stage for major economic impact. Economists and real estate gurus are shouting “Crash!” while politicians and others are saying: “Don’t worry. Everything will be OK!” What are we, as real estate investors, supposed to do? In today’s…
by Katie Conroy If you operate a home business or are seriously contemplating starting one, you may have already discovered that your current house is not up to the task of providing you with both an adequate home and an adequate business location. Old Dawg’s REI Network knows what a challenge this can be, but there is good news! You don’t have to live that way. Perform an Assessment Creating an ideal…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 501: FIREFIGHTER CASH-FLOWING WITH ADU’S IN CALIFORNIA Sometimes generating cash flow requires thinking outside the box. That’s how one creative and innovative firefighter found his California real estate investing niche to make crazy cash flow profits. In this podcast, firefighter, Realtor, podcast host and real estate investor Peter McKernan shares how he discovered and leveraged ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) as the vehicle to double rental property returns in a…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 500: 16 NO MONEY DOWN STRATEGIES YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW Getting started as a real estate investor may seem like an ominous task, especially if you consider saving the money necessary for a down payment. But what if you don’t need a down payment or any money to get started? Believe it or not, there are ways real estate investors can get started without any money. In today’s podcast, Bill…
By Jacob Blackett Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way most industries work and operate. It’s nowadays hard to come across an industry that isn’t already utilizing AI and Machine Learning to streamline their processes. The real estate industry has historically been a bit conservative in embracing technology and other trailblazing changes. However, this has been different with AI. AI companies have been helping real estate investors achieve their goals even as…