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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 196: AIRBNB APARTMENT TEST UPDATE Bill’s experiment with converting one of his Indy apartment units into a short-term rental unit via AirBNB, VRBO and other furnished housing portals, proved to be a success.  In this episode, Bill shares his results to-date as he prepares for a trip to Indy to convert two more units. Introduction As real estate investors, we should be looking at ways to improve what we do and to maximize…

We hear every day how important it is to own real estate.  What we don’t hear is how to make sure we get the best rate possible and save ourselves thousands and thousands of dollars over the term of our mortgage.  Not everyone is blessed with the best credit and a huge down payment.  So, how does one basically get the best deal on their mortgage or refinance? 1. Find out your…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 197: MAKING UP FOR THE LOST TIME WITH MATT THERIAULT When you’ve lost everything and you’re trying to pick up the pieces and move forward with your life, where you begin?  This was the real life dilemma faced by Matt Theriault who, overnight, went from a 7 figure salary to a $7 per hour grocery bagging job.  In today’s podcast, Matt shares how real estate investing became the vehicle to not only…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 194: BARRIERS TO ENTRY – EXCUSE #1 – “I DON’T HAVE THE MONEY” All too often the biggest thing keeping us from success is ourselves.  In this episode, Bill begins the first in a new podcast series entitled “Barriers to Entry,” where he explores and responds to some of the most common excuses we use for not getting started in real estate investing.  This episode addresses excuse number one – “I don’t have the money.”…

I often get asked 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, value-add properties are not in the expensive areas of…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 193: FROM HIGH SCHOOL SHOP TEACHER TO REAL ESTATE MOGUL He was a high school shop teacher in Minnesota who loved teaching and the kids he taught but, with a new marriage, kids of his own and limited salary, he was having a tough time making ends meet.  He started reading books by Robert Kiyosaki and others, got the real estate bug and became a part-time flipper and landlord.  In this podcast episode, Todd…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 192: ASK BILL! NEWBIE 1ST PURCHASE, OUT-OF-COUNTRY INVESTING & COACHING/MENTORING PROGRAMS, Ask Bill! Newbies are nervous about their first rental property purchase.  A recent college grad from Canada who wants to be a real estate investor asks about investing in the U.S.  Another person asks about coaching and mentoring programs.  In this Fun Fact Friday “Ask Bill!” episode, Bill Manassero answers some of the real estate investing questions received during the month from emails,…

Writing down your real estate investment criteria means clearly defining your real estate investing needs and wants. But, more than that, it spells out exactly what kind of a real estate opportunities you are targeting to succeed.  Having specific written criteria keeps you on track, can help you grow as an investor and even makes it easier for you to land the best real estate deals. If your hope is to join the…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 191: RENTAL PROPERTY ANALYSIS SIMPLIFIED WITH FRANK GALLINELLI Outside of an in-depth understanding of your market, thorough property analysis is key to your real estate investing success.  In this episode, Frank Gallinelli, Columbia University professor and author of the best selling book, What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know about Cash Flow, clearly explains effective property analysis, as well as identifying which key metrics are most important. What You Will…

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SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 190: CHOOSING THE RIGHT INVESTMENT PROPERTY One of the most difficult decisions real estate investors make is in choosing the right investment property.  It is critical, especially in the beginning, that you fully understand how to select the best property for the best return.  In this episode, Bill will explore how successful investors select the right properties in the best locations. It is the most important decision real estate investors make.  That is, determining…