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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 110 – TOP FIVE 2017 BUY & SELL MARKETS FOR MULTIFAMILY REAL ESTATE A report released my 10-X, the nation’s leading online real estate marketplace, spotlights the top five 2017 “Buy” and “Sell” markets for multifamily real estate assets.  In this episode, Bill shares the results of the report, highlighting the best cities to buy and the best cities to sell apartments in the U.S. Ten-X’s U.S. Apartment Market Outlook includes the top…

One of the most crucial elements of real estate negotiation is time.  Understand and master the use of time, and you can buy a property for thousands less.  Here is one of the most important aspects of time: In Real Estate, Time is Money Time is of the essence.  It even says as much on most real estate contracts.  What does this mean?  It means that whoever controls or understands the “elements of…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 109 – CREATIVE STRATEGIES TO INCREASE YOUR PROPERTY NET INCOME Al Williamson has been an active real estate investor since 2002.  He has house hacked, purchased multifamily properties and invested heavily in the inner-city with the goal of positively transforming communities, one neighborhood at a time.  In this episode, Al shares his unique approach to significantly increasing rental income yield, while marketing to key peer group niches. What You…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 108 – HOW TO FIND MOTIVATED SELLERS Buying properties below-market is the goal of every real estate investor.  However, finding those properties is not always easy and usually requires a very motivated seller.  In this episode, Bill discusses motivated sellers – what makes them motivated, where to find them and the best way to approach them. Generally, when you are looking for properties, your goal is to find properties that are…

There are real estate investing “tricks” and techniques that you may know, or want to know.  There are new ways of doing things that are worth learning.  Knowing about the latest types of financing is another way can also help.   But, before all of these, however, you need to learn some basic principles. Here are six that every investor needs to know. Build Relationships Real estate investing is about relationships.  People…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 107 – MY FIRST REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT WAS AN OFFICE BUILDING Most real estate investors start with a single family home – not Brian Murray!  His first real estate investment was a 50,000 square foot office building!  In this episode, author and former teacher Brian Murray explains how he sought extra income to supplement his teaching salary and how commercial real estate investing became his solution and future career. What You…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 106 – HOW TO USE DIRECT MAIL TO FIND GREAT APARTMENT DEALS One of your goals in finding great properties is to purchase an “off-market” deal significantly below market price.  And although most people say brokers are the best source for off-market deals, EVERYONE is pursuing brokers for the same purpose.  In this episode, Bill explains how direct mail can also be a powerful strategy for finding great off-market deals. Introduction Your goal in finding a…

Properly underwriting the value of an apartment building is critical to finding and making great deals. Generally, a bank will use three different ways to assess an apartment asset’s value.       The sales approach       The replacement approach       The income approach The sales approach – looks at other comparable properties and what they have recently sold at in the area.  Like residential real estate comps….

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 105 -MASTERING SELLING SKILLS FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTING SUCCESS If you’re in real estate, you’re in sales! Whether you’re buying or selling a property, raising money or just presenting yourself, you’re always selling.   In this episode, veteran real estate sales guru Tom Hopkins shares simple tips and techniques that directly translate into business success. What You Will Learn How wearing a silver Lamé suit can get you the attention you need…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 104 – 5 REASONS WHY REAL ESTATE IS THE BEST RETIREMENT CASH FLOW INVESTMENT Part of a perfect retirement means not having to worry about money.  If you have ample income and assets to carry you through in style, it can make all the difference.  In this episode, Bill Manassero makes a case for real estate investing as the means to help make your retirement dreams possible. People often associate the word…