Be careful when buying rental property. I stayed at a motel for a week one winter. The bill showed twice what it should have, but since I already paid the correct amount in cash, I thought nothing of it. When I noticed that the lobby and swimming pool were unheated, we thought it was frugality. Only a year later, when I read a news story about a new owner struggling to make the motel…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 307: BEST OF OLD DAWG’S REI NETWORK PODCAST – BUYING STRATEGIES FOR TODAY’S REAL ESTATE MARKET DON’T FORGET TO DONATE TO OUR HOLIDAY HELP FOR HAITI CAMPAIGN! Click here to donate: https://chuffed.org/project/childhope-olddawgs We’re trying to raise $2,500 by December 15th! After 10 years as a successful real estate broker, Seth Ferguson realized that the people making the real money in real estate were the real estate investors, not the brokers. So, he set…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 472: BEST OF FUN FACTS FRIDAY – A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO MAKING MONEY IN REAL ESTATE DON’T FORGET TO DONATE TO OUR HOLIDAY HELP FOR HAITI CAMPAIGN! Click here to donate: https://chuffed.org/project/childhope-olddawgs We’re trying to raise $2,500 by December 15th! When it comes to investment, real estate has proven to generate some of the highest returns. However, many people are unsure about how to get started. If you are…
The holidays give you the perfect occasion to buy real estate. Not only can you pick up a bargain property from a motivated seller, you can save on your purchase expenses. Here are six reasons why it’s smart to buy in December: Home shoppers put off looking for a home because of holiday decorating, shopping, and parties. Plus, the cold weather makes home buyers prefer to stay home; they wait for warm…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 471: DARK SECRETS OF SYNDICATIONS Investors in real estate syndications are making record returns. However, a syndication can also be very complicated and may appear to be a better investment than it actually is. In this podcast, veteran Old Dawg Podcast guest, engineer, real estate investor, syndicator, educator and best selling author James Kandasamy shares some dark secrets of syndications and how you can avoid high-risk, low-yielding deals. What You Will Learn How you can invest…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 470: PUTTING TOGETHER YOUR 2021 STRATEGIC REAL ESTATE INVESTING ACTION PLAN “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” So is a real estate investor’s hopes of being successful without a plan. A good strategic real estate investing plan is critical if you hope to succeed as a real estate investor. In this episode, Bill shares why you need a plan as well outlining how to write a Strategic Real…
By Jennifer Bell COVID-19 has changed the world forever. Every single person has been impacted one way or another from the virus; whether that be by losing a loved one, losing a job, or simply having to spend months at home quarantining. With that being said, every kind of business has also been drastically impacted. While some businesses were forced to close down, others were forced to become completely remote. One particular…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 469: MAKING QUICK CASH IN REAL ESTATE WITHOUT MONEY, CASH OR EXPERIENCE Yes, it’s true! You can become a successful real estate investor without money, cash or credit. In today’s podcast, real estate investor, serial entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Real Estate Worldwide Kent Clothier shares how he came back from being nearly broke to become a real estate titan. What You Will Learn How the average person can still…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 468: BIDEN POLICIES AND REAL ESTATE INVESTING Many economists are predicting a major economic crash in 2021, regardless of who is elected president. In this podcast, Bill examines the economic policies of Joe Biden and how his policies will specifically impact real estate investing. Tip of the Day Top 10 Reasons to Walk Away From a Deal Mold Graffiti/Gang Tags Standing water They found a body in the maintenance shed Environmental Phase 1 – Dirty Seller…
I didn’t understand the concept of a real estate team at first, so I had a hard time with real estate investment. I tended to be a “lone wolf,” trying to do too much myself. I have since learned that real estate is a team sport. To be successful, you need a team of solid, quality people you can trust and rely on. Here are some key team members, and what they need…