The Think Realty Podcast

HVAC Services, with Russ Williams

Russ Williams, with Motili, is on air to talk about HVAC systems and his business and also give insight and advice on how you can save money as a property owner. What makes Motili and their model different from others? Russ fills us in on all of this and so much more! Motili started off as a technology company, and they have spent a lot of time developing an app so that they can have quick turnaround times for their clients. Besides the pricing, they are all about providing consistency for their large client base. He gets into the trends in the HVAC business for single-family rentals and where he sees the market going. Russ and Abhi get into asset-tagging and what that means. It can be used in a few different ways, but it is really a way of tracking different appliances throughout the property and creating a portfolio for them so owners can track all the repairs and replacements. Why is this important? It all goes back to tracking expenses and understanding when they need to be replaced. Find out the different ways you can save and utilize your time best with Motili. Tune in now to Think Realty Radio! To learn more about Russ and Motili and to get started today, email Russ.Williams@Motili.com ?

Bubble in the Housing Market? With Noel Christopher

Noel Christopher, Renters Warehouse, is back for another episode of Think Realty Radio. He and Abhi have recently enjoyed debunking, “fake news,” that has been out there on the real estate market. One that really stands out to the both of them is an article about $160 billion in outstanding mortgages in our nation. Are these outstanding loans a disaster waiting to happen? Abhi and Noel get down to the reality of these loans and discuss whether or not it’s possible to buy out these loans from the agencies who own them. Noel explains the complexity behind these, but it’s not impossible. They get into how you can practically invest in these non-performing loans (NPL’s). They transition into housing authorizations vs housing starts. Not a clue what either of these are? Looking to brush up on your housing lingo? Don’t worry, Noel does a great job at explaining it all. He even gives his two cents on whether or not there will be a housing crash again. Tune in now to find out more! Visit RentersWarehouse.com to find out more about Noel and Renters Warehouse.

Turnkey Properties, with Nathan Brooks

Nathan Brooks, Bridge Turnkey Investments, is on air with Abhi and brings some great strategy and insight to the turnkey real estate world. He breaks down what turnkey real estate is and has some pieces of advice for the business owner (outside of the real estate realm) who has some extra cash and is interested in turnkey. He explains the type of investors he works with and the tax incentives that come from turnkey. Do you know how to identify a red flag when you are searching for a turnkey property? Nathan explains to listeners how they can easily spot those red flags. By understanding the turnkey property you would like to work with and understanding how they work, you can make an informed decision. Between buying, renovating and selling, find out how much effort it takes when investing in turnkey. Based out of Kansas City, Bridge Turnkey Investments and Nathan have a critical eye on the Kansas City market and why it makes sense to invest in that city. They touch on the population and where the numbers are headed and why Kansas City is a suitable market for turnkey investing. Tune in now to hear about all things turnkey! Visit BridgeTurnkey.com today or find them on Facebook @FixFlipRentKC

Investing Out of State, with Marco Santarelli

Marco Santarelli, Norada Real Estate, is on air with Abhi and they are talking about long-distance real estate investing. Marco understands investors who are looking to invest out of market and he gives insight for those who are thinking about investing long-distance. He shares his expertise on the risk of looking at the “national real estate market” as a whole and how you can look past the long lists of markets that are “hot,” and get down to the nitty-gritty. Marco talks about the key ingredients of what makes a stable market. They might seem like obvious answers, but are you performing the due diligence necessary when you are looking into a property? He gets into job growth and population increase and he explains why trends are so important when looking into a property out of market. Abhi says that you need to be 110% convinced that your market makes the most sense for you. When looking at all of the factors that go into what makes a market a “good market,” Abhi questions whether or not this creates a paralysis of analysis. Marco looks at four things from a macroeconomic level that he considers when looking into a market. Tune in now to find out all about these four of these when you tune in to Think Realty Radio! To learn more about Marco and Norada Real Estate, visit NoradaRealEstate.com today!

Real Estate Questions, with Greg Rand

Greg Rand, with Renters Warehouse, is on air with Abhi and they have lots to discuss! They kick-off the show talking about the Houston market. There have been so many interesting headlines recently about Houston and how the market hasn’t been so great and things are declining. Greg and Abhi debunk these “myths” and rumors and touch on some of the surrounding markets in Houston. The guys jump into listener questions and the first question just so happens to come from Marcelino in Houston! He wants to know how he should go about scheduling booking for his Airbnb when he would like to sell the property. Should he sell it as an on-going Airbnb? Or offer to manage the booking for the new owner? Greg has a lot to say on this topic and it’s all about optimizing your ROI! Darcie from Cleveland is the next listener and she wants to know if it’s possible to offer 50% of the asking price on a property. She has $140,000 and the property she has her eye on is $300,000. He says the first rule of real estate is location so make sure the property you are looking at is in a good location and you have already done the research on the property and then make the deal. Abhi gives his two cents on the topic so be sure to stay tuned! Tune in for all this and so much more on Think Realty Radio and be sure to visit ThinkRealty.com to listen to all of our podcasts!

Real Estate Virtual Assistants, with Bob LaChance

Bob LaChance, CEO of Reva Global, saw a void in the real estate market for virtual assistants (VAs) and saw a need for it. His company offers trained virtual assistants to provide real estate investors with all of their needs like marketing, research and leads. There are so many pieces to being a successful real estate investor and Reval Global offers support so you can fully focus on what you know — investing. Bob talks about the five steps that he and his team take for success. He goes into detail on each of those steps and how it saves investors time. One of the biggest things his VAs focus on is social media. It’s all about posting and getting connected and finding the right leads. He gets into the data and has investors determine what kind of results they are looking for so they can start to track them in the process — the work the VA does is always tracked. He and his team have three key strategies they stick to and he gives pieces of advice about growth in your business. He is passionate about building trust and loyalty and he has some resources that he wants to share with others when it comes to building your brand. Tune in now to find out all about VAs and how they can empower your business. To find out more about Reva Global and to get started with a VA today, visit RevaGlobal.com.

Is Renting Cheaper Than Buying A Home? with Kevin Ortner

Kevin Ortner, with Renters Warehouse, is on air with Abhi to discuss the demand for single-family housing. He gets into the projected numbers and amount of individuals who are expected to rent a home over the next few years. With so much change going on in the market, Abhi and Kevin clarify some misconceptions and want to keep you educated and informed! They transition into diversification and what it truly means to have diversification when you are investing your money. Kevin says that he doesn’t recommend investing all of your money in real estate, just like he doesn’t recommend investing all of your money in the stock market. He says it is all about having diversity in your portfolio and investing in properties that can generate a larger cash-flow. Finally, they shift the focus on the latest technology and tools that allow real estate investing to be so much more practical and convenient. Renters Warehouse is one of these tools that allows you to develop your portfolio by investing in different markets. It all ties back to the diversification and where we are in the real estate market. Find out more about Renters Warehouse at RentersWarehouse.com

Going “All In” in Real Estate Investing, with Allison Palmgren

Allison Palmgren, Guiding Light Properties, is on air with Abhi and shares her exciting and inspiring story on how she got started in real estate investment. Her primary focus is fix and flips but dabbles in a few other areas, like lending and rentals, and has a wealth of knowledge to share with listeners. She has no shame in sharing from her challenges and experiences and how she had to learn the hard way from her mistakes. Each person’s strategy is unique to them, so she encourages people to understand the market and understand their personal perspective of investing. It doesn’t help to have a lot of money but not have any understanding of how to invest properly. Allison has some great piece of advice for success and wants to help first-time investors. She gets into work-life balance and what goes into building the business. She shares all! Her goals, mindset and how she is scaling her business in 2019! She gives great advice for people who are interested in investing but might not want to quit their full time job. She even touches on the lending side of her business and we know this is something you will definitely be interested in hearing so tune in now! Find her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn: @allisonpalmgren or visit their website GuidingLightProperties.com

Single-Family Rentals, with Gary Beasley

Gary Beasley, CEO and Co-Founder of Roofstock, is on air with Abhi to discuss Roofstock and the services they provide. Roofstock was recently named to the Forbes Fintech 50 as only one of six real estate tech platforms in the country. Gary gets into the business model and how Roofstock makes its money and the due diligence that is necessary to build your future as an investor. Gary and Abhi discuss some important factors to consider when looking for a property. They touch on everything from artificial intelligence to some different markets you can look into when you are getting started. Does it sound like looking outside of your market and investing outside of your market would be stressful? It doesn’t have to be any more stressful than buying a local property as long as you have a good property manager, Gary said. Toward the end of the show, they get into single-family rentals and discuss whether or not it is a good time to invest in these. Gary compares the SFR market today to when he first started in the real estate game and he has some words of wisdom for people looking to invest in SFRs out-of-market. Tune in now to hear from Gary and Abhi! Email Gary@Roofstock.com to get in touch with Gary today!

Real Estate Questions, with Greg Rand

Greg Rand, Renters Warehouse, is on air with Abhi. They kick-off the show discussing real estate in the news. A recent headline read that you shouldn’t invest in real estate, you should invest in real estate investment trusts. Some of the remarks came across as “interesting” for Abhi and they break down this article for you. Next, the guys spend time answering listeners’ questions. Our first question is from Joel from Raleigh. He owns five single-family rentals and wants to know how he can continue to build his portfolio and eventually reach 40 single-family rentals over the next 30 years. Greg and Abhi offer insight and strategy for Joel and answer why this can be a good route instead of choosing multi-family rentals. Our second listener question comes from Carl from Tulsa. There is lots of chatter about “knowing your market,” and he wants to know what exactly this means. Abhi and Greg break it down for Carl so that he understands just how he can “know” his market and the practical steps he can take to get started or continue moving forward with his real estate investment business. If you think you are “too old” and waited too long to get in the real estate investment game, Greg has quite the response for you! The experience you have in life has allowed you to gain more confidence in real estate if it’s something you are interested in, then Greg says to go for it! Visit ThinkRealty.com/radio to hear from more of our shows with our real estate investment experts.