The Think Realty Podcast

Finding the Right Deals, with Derek Gales

Derek Gales, Lead Specialist with RealeFlow, is on the show with Abhi to have a conversation about keeping things digital and generating the best leads in real estate. Derek walks you through the different lead types, like absentee owners — people who have been sitting on a property for a certain length of time. With competition being at an all-time high, the team at RealeFlow is keeping their clients happy and profitable and always using the best online platforms to ensure they are getting the best results. Derek discusses how Facebook Messenger Campaigns are the best way to start a campaign. Learn all about digital marketing, SEO and SEM and the difference between these and why they are important for you real estate investment business. Learn more about Derek and all his team does at RealeFlow.com.

The Money Game, with Noel Christopher

Noel Christopher, SVP of Renters Warehouse, is on the show to give some helpful tips and advice for current and new investors. One of the biggest mistakes he sees is people falling in love with the deal and neglecting the due diligence. Abhi and Noel have a discussion about “winning the money game” and how to set yourself up to “win” financially and to take action. Understand your options and find out how you can start building your real estate portfolio today! Stop worrying about what market you are going to buy in, and find out what kind of investor you want to be. Noel discusses the risks that you face as an investor in this market, and reinforces the fact that you need to know your strategy. Learn the difference between a short-term strategy and a long-term strategy when you tune in now! To learn more about Noel Christopher and Renters Warehouse, visit RentersWarehouse.com.

Home Automation, with Sean Miller

Sean Miller, President of PointCentral, joins Abhi to discuss home and property automation. Property automation drives operational efficiency for the property manager, asset protection for the owner and asset enhancement for the resident. Learn why it exists and how it can benefit your rental or flipping business. Abhi and Sean discuss why it is much more than a trend, but a lifestyle expectation. You will want to tune it to find out which home automation technologies people are beginning to expect to have in their homes. So what does this mean for extra money coming out of your pocket? Find out how you can save thousands of dollars if you are ever faced in a worst-case scenario with water leaks, frozen pipes and more. Now that we are approaching much colder months, it’s a good idea to start thinking about protecting your assets. Go to PointCentral.com and click the free demo button.  

Lending and Borrowing in Real Estate, with Robert Mulcahy

Robert Mulcahy, with Angel Oak Prime Bridge, is back on the show to discuss borrowing money. Abhi wants to know how much of your personal finances you should put toward your investment and Robert has the answer for listeners, including what lenders are looking for in a borrower. Robert gets into the highest and best use of a property. Understanding the needs of the community and what is going to get the best use is a part of the process when lenders are looking for borrowers. Analyzing your return on investment is critical to your success. Lenders stick to the facts and like borrowers who are motivated, organized and disciplined. He runs through a checklist of what individuals need prior to borrowing a loan. For more information on Angel Oak Prime Bridge and getting started with them today, visit AOPBConnect.com.

Amazon Etcetera, with Greg Rand

CEO of OwnAmerica and recurring guest of the show, Greg Rand jumps on the telephone line with Abhi today to discuss a couple interesting happenings within the world of REI in another episode of the Power Play. In the news recently, Amazon’s new headquarters search has impacted and will continue to impact real estate markets in a couple of American cities. Abhi and Greg point out some additional not-so-obvious indicators from big corporations that may signify a certain market is a solid investment. Another topic of discussion is last mile infrastructure. Last mile infrastructure refers to the “last mile before your front door” in terms of the things someone orders online. A new offering in the world of shipping is bringing an item to your house within a day or even a couple hours after ordering, and Greg believes soon enough, this window will narrow down to 20 minutes. How does this affect a market’s value? Listen to find out! Following these topics of conversation, the duo also answers questions from listeners across the country. Learn more about Greg Rand and OwnAmerica at OwnAmerica.com!  

Note Investing, with Kevin Shortle

Kevin Shortle, from ProSpeak Productions LLC, joins the show to add a little diversity to your real estate portfolio and how you can buy and sell notes. Abhi and Kevin discuss the type of person who should be investing in notes. Kevin says it is becoming a mainstream investment and he thinks all investors should be investing in notes. It is all about looking at the advantages and learning more about the advanced techniques to buying and selling and creating a passive portfolio. Depending on the type of capital you want to invest, Kevin gives his top pieces of advice that you don’t want to miss! Visit KevinShortle.com and sign up for Kevin's mailing list.  

Leveraging Lenders with Noel Christopher

Noel Christopher, SVP of Renters Warehouse, and Abhi take a break from their weekly segment of real estate news talk. Instead, they discuss leveraging private money lenders, finding reliable industry experts, and more! Building Lender Rapport  Finding and establishing a relationship with a local lender is key to scaling your REI portfolio from 2-4 properties to 25-40. And with more nontraditional forms of lending now available for investors, it’s easier to pick and choose the right type of lender for your specific REI needs. Asset Protection Single and multi-family property owners are ripe for liability. So, it’s important to find experts you can trust and lean on for expertise, like a real estate attorney, when you’re structuring your LLC or insurance policy. Rookie SFR Investor Mistakes You’re never going to grow your portfolio if you can’t take care of the properties you have. Having reserve funds for maintenance and unforeseen issues should be the top priority for new investors looking to grow their business. To learn more about Noel Christopher and Renters Warehouse, visit RentersWarehouse.com.

Bank-Owned Properties, with Mike Jansta

Mike Jansta, SVP of marketing at Auction.com, is on the show with Abhi to break down the process regarding bank-owned properties and the pre-auction process and bidding. There are steps to take prior to any of the bidding, and Mike wants to be certain you are performing your due diligence on the property. This includes at least driving by the property to see what you are going to be bidding on. Getting your finances in order and having your funds in place prior to bidding is an extremely important step that you don’t want to miss prior to bidding. Learn all about what you need to know when you actually begin to bid. In the third segment of the show, Mike transitions into post-auction bidding and what the process is like with the bank. There are always different requirements for each property, but Mike simplifies it for listeners so they fully understand what they are in investing in before they bid on the property. To learn more about Mike Jansta and Auction.com, email Mike at michaelj@auction.com.

Protecting Your REI Wealth with Clint Coons

With over 100 properties across the U.S., Clint Coons, founding partner at Anderson Advisors, knows the key to creating and sustaining long-term real estate wealth is through asset protection. Host Abhi Golhar chats proper investment strategies, policies, taxes, and more with guest Clint Coons. Common Asset Protection Mistakes You don't need to own property to be sued. That's why the #1 misstep many real estate investors make when protecting their properties is thinking that asset protection comes after the investment. The golden REI rule: protection before property. Steps to Protect Your Properties  Treat your asset protection as part of the business itself. Coons suggests thinking about it like a three-legged stool: you have the asset protection leg, the tax leg, and the business growth leg. Giving equal importance to each "leg" is vital to rapid, scalable REI growth. Clint is also a Think Realty Coach! Learn how to build long-term wealth by protecting your real estate assets with Clint's educational courses here.

The Power Play, with Greg Rand

Greg Rand, CEO of Own America, is on the show to discuss steps all successful property owners take to ensure they are making the most of their business. This includes making time for the tenant and treating them like a client and giving them the best customer service. Greg and Abhi are also answering listeners questions on real estate. One question is from a 40-year old couple who want to get started investing and are curious if it’s too late. Think you know Greg’s answer to this? Tune in to find out his response! Another listener has a list of real estate goals for 2019 and wants to see how Greg would advise her to reach her goals. Greg and Abhi get down to business and really help out this listener from Indiana!