One of the most elusive and desirable real estate opportunities is the “off-market property”. This is a property where there is generally a motivated seller, but the property has not been broadcast on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) or Loopnet.com and does not appear on any of the national or local real estate sites that “re-broadcast” the MLS and commercial properties. Savvy investors and specialty real estate companies covet a property where…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 679: PASSIVE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH AIRBNBS Buying, operating and running a successful AirBNB/Short-term-rental (STR) is anything but passive. You must work hard and be committed to making it work on a daily basis to succeed! In this episode, ex-techie, real estate investor, and AirBNB owner Sief Khafagi shares how investors can now enjoy the high returns of STRs as a strictly passive investor! What You Will Learn How you can own AirBNBs/Short-term-rentals (STRs) and…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 678: IS NOW A BAD TIME TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE? Is now a bad time to invest in real estate? It’s a fair question. If you’ve been following economic news — or even just gone shopping for groceries lately — it’s obvious the economy is hurting. In today’s podcast, Bill will take a look at what is going on with the economy and how that affects real estate investing….
The internal rate of return (IRR) is one of the more preferred rates of return used by real estate investors trying to measure a rental property’s financial performance. This is because it calculates the time value of the money. It is defined as a discount rate at which the net present value of a set of cash flows equals zero. Here’s the idea. IRR is the rate of return an investor can…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 677: TAKING MULTIFAMILY TO THE NEXT LEVEL The difference between stumbling blocks and stepping stones is how you use them. In today’s podcast, successful multifamily real estate investors, authors and entrepreneurs J. Scott and Ashley Wilson share how they are taking challenging projects, within a challenging economy, and successfully transforming them up to the next level. What You Will Learn Why multifamily investing is the best place to invest during a recession…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 676: 17 BEST HABITS OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL REAL ESTATE INVESTORS There are certain attributes and habits successful real estate investors share that are an integral part of their success. In this episode, Bill shares 17 of those best habits and discusses how you can incorporate these habits into your everyday real estate investing activities for success now and in the future. Introduction As I have looked at various properties in…
By Amelia Lopez If you are reading this article, you are probably planning to move into a new house or have already built one and need clarification on whether you may or may not install innovative technology to make your home a smart home. Well, you have landed on just the right site. What is Smart Home Technology? A smart home is more like a remote control home where the actions performed…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 675: CASH FLOW THROUGH PRIVATE LENDING Some real estate strategies don’t work well in today’s economy but there is one that thrives! In today’s podcast, real estate investor, author, private money lender and founder of Pine Financial Group Kevin Amolsch shares how he has found a niche that produces great returns in any economy. What You Will Learn How you can generate great cash flow lending or investing in…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 674: GETTING REAL WITH REAL ESTATE Real estate investing is truly the best way for the average person to become wealthy. However, don’t be deceived! It doesn’t mean it will be an easy journey. In this episode, Bill shares his personal experience and how he learned the hard way that real estate investing is not “easy money” and how you can better prepare! Introduction For those of you who missed…
By Evelyn Long Land is the one thing they aren’t making more of, which explains why it’s a favorite investment among the elite. Housing is a basic necessity of life. People also need places to meet and eat, shop, conduct commerce, and entertain themselves. If you’re considering adding to your portfolio, you might ask if now is the right time. You have many factors to consider besides your budget. Where and when are…