Unquestionably, almost all people want to earn more than enough money. So they find ways to earn extra income. Indeed, real estate is a prevalent investment. The millionaires out there gain their fortune through real estate investing. Even famous people are entering the real estate world to capture bigger earnings. They realize that investments in real estate are a good way of generating revenue. But do all the deals that you close…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 247: FINANCIAL FREEDOM WITH REAL ESTATE INVESTING For many people, the dream of acquiring an apartment building is something desirable but not likely. In this episode, real estate entrepreneur, coach and author Michael Blank dispels the myths of apartment ownership and shares what’s truly required and how soon one can actually achieve financial independence through apartment investing. What You Will Learn Three types of apartment investors How to buy your…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 246: REAL ESTATE INVESTING WISDOM FROM WARREN BUFFETT If you’re investing in real estate, then it only follows that you can call yourself an “investor.” Right? So, if you are an investor, what special knowledge are you bringing to your daily investment decision making process? In this podcast episode, Bill draws investor wisdom from an “investor extraordinaire” — the “Sage of Omaha,” also known as Warren Buffett. Bill examines some of Mr….
There are many methods for building fortunes in the world today. One of the most accessible, even for the average person, however, is real estate investing. In fact, you will find that many rags to riches stories come from people who invested in real estate in one form or another – individuals who pursued this lucrative but, at times, risky field. Real estate investing is a great strategy for the investor who is willing…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 245: SERIES LLCs AND SAFEGUARDING YOUR PROPERTIES FROM LAWSUITS As real estate investors acquire more and more properties, the concern for adequate and effective asset protection grows. In today’s podcast, real estate investor and attorney Scott Smith tries to bring clarity to the massive confusion among investors as to the best ways to protect your real estate assets from lawsuits. What You Will Learn Why your insurance alone cannot protect you from…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 244: HOW MUCH RENTAL INCOME IS ENOUGH? Many people dream about one day generating enough passive income to survive without a full-time job. And there are still others who would go one step further — they want to do more than simply survive. They, instead, want to have enough money to do whatever they want, whenever they want and wherever they want. For real estate investors, this is called financial independence! In this podcast episode, Bill examines the…
Real estate valuation for single family homes is typically done by using comparable sales. With income properties this just doesn’t work well. Imagine if you are looking at a 24-unit building. It would be difficult to find similar ones nearby that have recently sold. It’s also not ideal to use replacement costs for income property appraisal. How do you figure replacement cost if there is no land for sale nearby with proper…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 243: CROWD FUNDING STRATEGIES FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTORS Even in an uncertain marketplace, real estate crowd funding is attracting a broad cross-section of investors. But what is the appeal and what kind of returns can investors realistically expect? In today’s podcast, Adam Hooper, CEO of RealCrowd, discusses the current crowd funding marketplace and what strategies investors can employ for maximum success and returns. What You Will Learn What crowd funding…
SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 242: FINDING A BUYER’S MARKET IN A SELLER’S MARKET You can always find great property deals in a buyer’s market, but what happens when you’re in a seller’s market. In this podcast episode, Bill shares how you can still find a buyer’s markets within a seller’s market, if you just know where to look. UPDATE Quest for apartments. We don’t want to compromise our criteria and “buy just to…
There are many ways in which you can find a great property for your real estate investment. The problem lies in the fact that many would be investors aren’t exactly certain what specific types of investment they wish to make. Unfortunately, the type of investing will greatly affect the type of property that will best suit your real estate needs. This article focuses on finding a great property for the purpose of…