When it comes to home buying, people will often say, “I’ll just wait until the market cools off,” or “there’s definitely a bubble – prices will go down soon.” But, statements like these beg the question: is it really possible to anticipate real estate market trends? Fortunately, the answer is…kind of. With a little planning and foresight, it is possible to keep an eye on the movement of the market and to…
HOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 327: CREATIVE FINANCING STRATEGIES FOR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE Brian Murray, real estate mogul and author of the best selling book Crushing It in Apartments and Commercial Real Estate, returns to the Old Dawg’s REI Network Podcast to share his insider secrets for successful commercial real estate creative financing. In this episode, Brian also shares how he acquired 600 doors without syndicating, how to prosper even in markets that aren’t that great and why…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 326: UNDERSTANDING NOI AND HOW IT IMPACTS A PROPERTY’S VALUE No matter where you are in your career as a real estate investor, you’ll benefit from understanding how to evaluate investment opportunities. And the net operating income or NOI formula is one of the most important metrics real estate investors can use to calculate expected profits and a property’s value. In today’s podcast episode, Bill explains why NOI is so…
Real estate investing is one of the most attractive ways of making good money (that is if you do it correct). Moreover, real estate investing is also a lot of fun. A lot of people practice real estate investing as their core profession and, in fact, make a lot of money that way. Real estate investing is really an art and, like any art, it takes time to master the art of…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 325: SUCCESSFUL REAL ESTATE INVESTING THROUGH VALUE-ADD APARTMENT SYNDICATIONS He started real estate investing with only 4 cash flowing single family homes. In only six years, he grew his portfolio to over $600 million in properties through value add strategies using syndication. In today’s podcast episode, real estate entrepreneur, educator, author, podcast host and philanthropist Joe Fairless shares his insider secrets on how he achieved this tremendous success. What You Will Learn The importance…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 323: HOW TO BECOME A REAL ESTATE INVESTOR FOR ONLY $500 How much money does it really take to become a real estate investor? $500? $5,000? $50,000? Or, does the amount of money even matter if there is no motivation? Too often, we use the money issue as an excuse for inaction. In this podcast, Bill addresses the motivation issue as well as sharing multiple strategies a newbie real estate…
If you are thinking about investing in a rental property, a short analysis of the pros and cons of this decision will definitely show that it’s a great way to make money. However, when you go through with it, you will face another important question. How can I be a “good” landlord? Finding that answer is essential. Because how good you are determines how profitable your real estate investment will be. Therefore,…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 323: HOW TO ACQUIRE 1,000 UNITS IN 5 YEARS According to attorney, multifamily investor and mentor Charles Dobens, “Real estate investing is nothing more than a sales and marketing business. You’re a salesperson. Your first job is to sell your offer.” In this eye-opening podcast, Charles shares his very unique strategic formula for acquiring 1,000 units in only 5 years. What You Will Learn There’s only one thing you can…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 322: HOW TO SAVE THOUSANDS WITH INSPECTIONS BEFORE YOU BUY Buying the right property the right way is critical to every real estate investor’s success And property inspections are an essential due diligence element required to insure an investor buys properties the right way. In this episode, Bill shares the reasons why property inspections are so critical and what key things a good inspection must include. First off, I want…
There are many questions that should be asked before embarking upon a career of real estate investment. The first and foremost question however should be whether or not you are truly committed to making real estate work for you. This is not a business for the faint of heart. In order to truly turn a profit you must be at times ruthless when dealing with buyers and sellers but ethical to a…