I often get the question, “What do I look for in a neighborhood?” My answer is always the same. “Easy. Value!” I usually get a strange look, but it’s true. In a neighborhood, I am looking for clues to assess the value of the property, plain and simple. Well, maybe not so plain and simple, I know. So let me explain. Normally, rehab properties are not in the expensive areas of town. …
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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 627: HOW TO GET MORE RENTAL INCOME FOR YOUR BUCK During inflationary times, increasing your rental income is critical. But what if you could double, triple or even 5X your rents? In this episode, real estate investor, CEO and co-founder of HomeRoom Co-Living shares how he was able to convert a 3-bedroom 2-bath house to accommodate multiple roommates and leverage that into a multimillion dollar real estate enterprise!…
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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 626: INTEREST RATE INCREASE RESULTS IN 12% MORTGAGE DECLINE The Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes are starting to make a dent in our hot housing market. As rising rates have pushed home prices even higher, mortgage applications dropped 12% last week compared to the week prior and were 15% lower than the same week one year ago. In this episode , Bill will share what this means for the housing…
By Jenn Walker Securing your first rental property can be a thrilling experience, but once your name is on the building, the true work of being a landlord begins. If you’ve never been a landlord before, the responsibilities that come with the role might be overwhelming at first, and you might not be sure of what it means to be a good landlord in the first place. There’s no need to panic,…
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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 625: HIGH YIELDING ALTERNATIVE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS Where can you invest in pre-vetted solid real estate investments and get a 12% return — without being an Accredited Investor and for as little as $10? In this episode, Harvard MBA and JD, real estate investor, entrepreneur and CEO of Groundfloor Brian Dally, shares how anyone can get great returns with short-term investments and little cash. What You Will Learn How you…
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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 624: THE MOST AND LEAST AFFORDABLE U.S. REAL ESTATE HOUSING MARKETS Less than half of the homes sold are affordable for middle-class Americans, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index. But there are still markets that are affordable! In this podcast, Bill will share key markets where homes are both affordable and undervalued, as well as markets where homes are the least affordable. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY Getting a good education…
What tenant wouldn’t love the allure of high speed Internet and a computer of their very own? This is one of many incentives that investors and property owners are offering in order to retain or reward long term tenants. There are other rewards that are just as effective and cost property owners a little less in order to keep the tenants, such as gift cards to restaurants after the renewal of a…
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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 623: PASSIVE INVESTING IN TODAY’S ECONOMY In the wake of 2020 alone, central banks across the globe created more than TEN TRILLION DOLLARS — all out of thin air. Inflation is here and those who are interested in protecting their wealth MUST be invested to thrive. This is one of those massive wealth adjustment moments in history. In today’s podcast, author, full-time real estate investor, and founder of Asym Capital Hunter Thompson…
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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 622: FORECLOSURES UP 132% – HOUSING CRASH OR MARKET CORRECTION With foreclosures up 139% over a year ago, inflation at a record high, and mortgage interest rates on the rise, are these signs that a housing market crash is the horizon? In today’s podcast, Bill examines what these numbers are really telling us and whether we need to have cause for concern. Introduction As I was reading through real-estate data this…
Start your real estate market research with the U.S. Census information about a town. You want to invest in a town that is growing, especially if you are investing in income properties. It’s getting easier to do this now, with all the information available online. Just go to the official U.S. Census site at www.census.gov. If you call the chamber of commerce, or the local department of economic development, they may have…