Purchasing an apartment complex as an investment is a fantastic way to watch an asset single handedly generate thousands, even hundreds of thousands of dollars in a very short amount of time! A popular investment strategy, especially for new investors, is to purchase a more run down, mismanaged apartment complex at high cap rates. The cap rate, or capitalization rate, is found by dividing the Net Operating Income by the Purchase Price….
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 661: HOW TO GET YOUR MONEY BACK FROM WALL STREET Was your retirement account hit hard this last year? What if you could get all that you lost back and then some? In today’s podcast, real estate investor, entrepreneur, author and martial arts expert Damion Lupo shares how he and other investors are taking control of their retirement accounts for total financial freedom. What You Will Learn How broker fees, commission and…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE #660 – MOST VULNERABLE U.S. HOUSING & FORECLOSURE MARKETS An economic shift is occurring across the U.S. but it’s not the same in every market. How can a real estate investor know where to invest? In today’s podcast, Bill spotlights U.S. counties where foreclosures are high and examines others that are at high/low risk of declining values. Introduction The number of “foreclosure starts” — which is when the first…
Your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) is a simple way of calculating how much of your monthly income goes toward debt payments. Lenders use the DTI to determine how much money they can safely loan you toward a home purchase or mortgage refinancing. Everyone knows that their credit score is an important factor in qualifying for a loan. But in reality, the DTI is every bit as important as the credit score. Lenders usually…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE #659 – BEST OF OLD DAWG’S REI NETWORK PODCAST – BUYING PROPERTIES WITH LITTLE OR NO MONEY DOWN WITH BRANDON TURNER Did you know that you can acquire real estate with little or no money down? In this episode, real estate investor, podcaster, author, entrepreneur, and speaker Brandon Turner shares how he got interested in real estate investing and further discusses how real estate investors can acquire properties for little…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 658: THE PROS & CONS OF REAL ESTATE SYNDICATION INVESTING With the ups and downs of the stock market, coupled with a highly volatile economy, real estate investing has emerged as the leading investment choice for many investors. In today’s podcast, Bill examines the pros and cons of one of the more passive forms of real estate investing – syndication investing. Introduction Many people are attracted to real estate investing because it’s…
By Mary Aspen Richardson Investing in real estate can be lucrative but also challenging. It doesn’t always require a vast financial investment, opportunities are numerous, and it helps you create an extra income stream. If you’re successful, investing can become your primary source of income! Sounds great. However, it does require some know-how and effort on your part. Also, you need to be financially stable and invest some money and time. Having…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 657: FLYING CPA SOARS THOUGH VALUE-ADD INVESTING There’s real estate investing and then there’s “value-add” real estate investing! In today’s podcast, CPA, real estate investor, airplane pilot, entrepreneur and founder of KRI Partners Kenneth Gee shares how he discovered the amazing exponential profit power of value-add real estate investing. What You Will Learn Why multifamily investing is better than single family home investing? How multifamily properties fares in difficult economies, inflationary periods…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 656: 9 PLACES UNACCREDITED INVESTORS CAN PASSIVELY INVEST IN REAL ESTATE Despite being one of the best long-term investments, costs have made real estate inaccessible to everyone. And even if you just want to be a passive investor, most syndications don’t allow unaccredited investors. In today’s episode, Bill shares 9 places that provide access to the best REI deals without being Accredited. Introduction Despite being considered one of the best long-term investments, real estate hasn’t…
By Brittany Fisher If you own multiple homes in different states and you spend time between them then you likely have a busy life. If you also have a pet, then the situation can become a bit more complicated. Costs can add up and it can be hard to maintain both properties while also caring for your furry friend. Here at Old Dawg’s REI Network, we love to help busy homeowners understand…