The Think Realty Podcast

Getting Started in Real Estate, with Sherman Ragland

Sherman Ragland, Dean of RealInvestors® Academy, is on the show with Abhi to discuss his business, the market, and Think Realty Conference & Expo in Baltimore. He shares how his life experiences brought him from commercial real estate to single-family homes to educating others on how to become real estate investors. He gets into what they cover in their program, RealInvestors® Academy, and the specific niches they offer for their students so they can become licensed investors. Abhi asks him about the Baltimore market and Sherman shares his excitement about a project he is working on because Baltimore is an opportunity zone. In relation to Baltimore, Sherman said it’s hard to ignore what’s going on with Amazon coming to D.C. There is talks there could be upward of 100,000 new jobs, which is great for investors! They get into commercial, residential and everything in between! Sherman is the keynote speaker for Think Realty Conference & Expo in Baltimore April 6-7th and is excited to share the inside scoop for his speech. Tune in now to hear more from Sherman and Abhi! To learn more about RealInvestors® Academy, visit RealInvestors.com today!

Real Estate and Economics, with Noel Christopher

Noel Christopher, SVP of Corporate Development at Renters Warehouse, is on air with Abhi and they start off talking about the demand for housing and new building. Noel says he hopes that we can start seeing more moderate to affordable homes and he thinks the upper-price range housing is getting a bit outrageous. They touch on consolidation in the SFR space and why it’s a good thing. Abhi and Noel transition into the market and they are looking at a recent report that ranked the markets with the highest vacant households, and the markets that are doing really well! They have a lot to say on the topic and have some thoughts on this data report. They get into student loan debt and the cost of a college education and return on investment. Noel has some thoughts on the matter and how the astronomical prices could impact the economy. He brings up the recent topic of the celebrity parents who paid for their children to go to college (i.e. they aren’t getting any ROI). For more information on Renters Warehouse, visit RentersWarehouse.com

Building Your Real Estate Investment Business, with Robert Mulcahy

Robert Mulcahy, with Angel Oak Prime Bridge, is back with Abhi and they are starting off the show with what Robert has seen in the Atlanta, GA market. He gets into ROI, market trends they are seeing, a healthy “levelling off” of the market and he says that overall it is still a great market to invest your money in. Building your brand for your real estate investment business is so important and Robert discusses the critical pieces. Research a business plan and start from there so you have a base to go off of when you are first starting. Do you have a pitch or a tagline for your business that is catchy and describes what you do? Of course, a website and an online presence is also something to consider so that people can remember you are a great networker. When looking at the market at a whole, there is no such thing as a national market Abhi says. He said to look at each individual market and Robert agrees and gives some pointers on what lenders look for when lending money to borrowers in any market. There is a method to the madness and he’s got the inside scoop. Tune in now to find out more! Visit AOPBConnect.com or call 888-209-1333 to connect with Angel Oak Prime Bridge.  

Luxury Real Estate, with Pam Goodwin

Pam Goodwin, with Goodwin Commercial, is on air with Abhi and they hit a lot of important topics. She was a part of Think Realty Conference & Expo in Dallas and she shares her favorite moments from the conference. Learn all about the newest retail concepts that are opening and flourishing in the Dallas/Plano area. It might seem intimidating for first-time investors who are interested in commercial real estate, but Pam assures listeners that it is just like trying anything else for the first time and isn’t intimidating! She encourages you to team-up with someone and start learning and taking a chance in real estate. It is all about adapting to the needs of your consumers and that’s why a lot of retail spaces are getting so popular right now. Ever thought luxury RV parks would be trendy? There are many different pieces to the puzzle before investing in an RV park, and always performing due diligence is important in any real estate purchase. Find out all the tips and pieces of advice Pam has to offer on this episode of Think Realty Radio! To learn more about Pam Goodwin and her business, visit PamGoodwin.com today!

Being a Good Landlord, with Greg Rand

Greg Rand, Renters Warehouse, is back for another round of the Power Play. He and Abhi kick-off the show with Greg sharing his passion for giving excellent customer service when working with tenants. He compares a tenant/landlord relationship to a restaurant/customer experience — a tenant won’t sign a lease again if they don’t have a pleasant experience with a landlord just like a customer wouldn’t return to a restaurant if they were treated poorly. The guys start answering listener questions and the first question comes from Adrienne from South Carolina and she has a tenant who has been smoking marijuana in her property and it is a very strong smell. It is not legal in her state, and she is aware it’s very common and wants to know what she can do to warn her tenant without getting him in trouble. What would you do if you were faced with this situation? What about other illegal activities? Another listener, Chante from Houston, is in college and getting her minor in real estate. She knows of an 8-unit apartment complex nearby that’s going to be selling soon and is wondering if she should just go and purchase it! Greg and Abhi give a few pieces of insight for her to consider and give her some tangible advice, like running it by her professors. Another listener has a large amount saved in her 401k and she doesn’t have much of a cash-flow because she saves so much. The guys want you to know you can invest your 401k in real estate through a self-directed IRA. If this is something you’ve thought about then this is the episode for you! Be sure to visit ThinkRealty.com/Radio to listen to all of our episodes!

Retail and Commercial Real Estate Investing, with Alice Seale

Alice Seala, with Seale Realty Advisors, is on air with Abhi to discuss the retail space and the commercial real estate investing space. She talks about the recent trends that they are seeing in the commercial area and the experience people are looking for when they do go into a physical store instead of shopping online. Alice said the customer wants to feel like they are having a good time and technology has made a huge impact on the overall shopping experience. A lot of online stores are looking into the trends and finding properties that are near their customers. She says when leasing a space for a retail store, always include that you have the first right to buy the property. That way, if the owner wants to sell it, you have the first right to it. She gets into the market and how to invest wisely in commercial and retail real estate. Find out her opinion on what’s hot and what’s not in commercial real estate in 2019-2020. This is a show you don’t want to miss so tune in now! Visit SealeRealtyAdvisors.com, and/or email Alice at aseale@sealerealtyadvisors.com!

Owning Real Estate, with Kevin Ortner

Kevin Ortner, CEO of Renters Warehouse, is back for another show with Abhi. They start the show discussing various educational resources Renters Warehouse provides for investors who are looking to get started. They offer these free resources because they know how important it is to just get out there and understand how you can find the right deals. They get into listener questions so they can get Kevin’s insight. Micaela from Austin purchased her first rental property last year and wants to know how she can go about increasing the rent for lease renewals. Kevin has a few pieces of advice for her and he gives her some tips on what she should consider when it comes to increasing the rent. The first thing he says is that she can use the rent increase index for her market. Brock is closing on his first rental property next month in Atlanta. He wants to know what he should start doing now to set himself up for success. Kevin gives his opinion and says the first step he can take is to look for partners to help you and to start looking for tenants. You can’t start leasing the property until you have officially closed, but you can start looking and put out some “teasers” to let people know it’s coming soon! There are plenty more listener questions and advice from Abhi and Kevin so tune in now to find out all this and more on Think Realty Radio. Be sure to check out all the services Renters Warehouse offers at RentersWarehouse.com

Real Estate Law, with Gaylene Rogers Lonergan

Gaylene Lonergan, with Lonergan Law Firm, is on the show with Abhi to bring a helpful perspective into the real estate law world. She offers advice to new investors and explains why she likes working with newer investors so she can guide them in the right direction. Gaylene gets into probate law and gives a different perspective on the legalities behind it. It is so important to get in touch with your lawyer prior to any probate real estate deals. It could be a relatively easy process, but if there is no will or if there are multiple family members involved, it could be a complicated situation. They get into the Series LLC, trends in real estate, common issues she sees in real estate law and more! Curious when you should actually hire a real estate lawyer? Gaylene gives some friendly insight so you can be prepared if the time ever comes where you need to talk to a lawyer. For new investors, a consultation with an attorney to explain your goals and objectives would be helpful so that they can guide you on the legalities behind next steps you should take. Tune in now to understand real estate law! Give Gaylene and her team a call at 214-503-7509 or visit her website at www.LonerganLaw.com

Short-Term Rentals, with Elizabeth Maora

Elizabeth Maora, with Elizabeth Maora, LLC, is on air with Abhi to talk about the world of short-term rentals. She took her engineering degree and traveled the world, and had been renting out her home. That’s when she realized what she wanted to do with her life! Find out how she knows properties she rents out will be a success. Short-term rentals are so popular right now and Elizabeth explains why she believes they are more of a trend than the typical hotel experience. They are being accepted by CEOs and CFOs and looked at as more of a leisure with more space and privacy. Managing short-term rentals can be a challenge, but Elizabeth and her 24/7 team are there to help! They’ve dealt with everything from vandalism to missing trash bags and know how to provide full service along the way. Find out all this and the key insights, the biggest surprises that come with owning a real estate management business. Tune in now! If you have questions for Elizabeth be sure to email her at Elizabeth@ElizabethMaora.com ?  

Real Estate Questions, with Greg Rand

Greg Rand, with Renters Warehouse, is back on air with Abhi and they jump straight into listener questions! The first question is extremely important and to the market in early 2019. There has been a lot of speculation that there is going to be another recession soon because home prices are not rising like they were a year ago. Jeff from Arizona wants to know if he should sell or lease his undeveloped piece of property — his fear of a recession is making him hesitant of investing more into the property and losing equity. Our second question comes from Dwayne from Alabama. He is looking for advice on multi-family rentals. He wants to invest but can’t seem to meet the requirement of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae and is curious about private lenders and passive investors and wants any advice and insight he can get! The final questions are great! Shay from Texas is looking to snag a deal after six months of looking and researching and she can’t find anything in her budget/interests. Jacqueline from Colorado is interested in selling her vacation home in the mountains, but feels conflicted and now she is wondering if she would be better off renting it out! Tune in to find out all the advice and insight Greg and Abhi give to all of our listeners. You never know, they might be questions you have as well! Be sure to find all episodes of Think Realty Radio at ThinkRealty.com!