The Think Realty Podcast

Generate Leads, with Greg Clement

One of the toughest aspects of the real estate investing profession is finding enough quality leads—this translates to good deals from motivated sellers, which at the end of the day pay off in your favor. Today’s guest is the Founder and CEO of Realeflow, Greg Clement. Realeflow is a web-based REI aid designed for investors to have everything they need to manage a successful real estate investing business. With over 150,000 members, Realeflow is utilized by investors who want to do more than make ends meet—they want to firmly mark their footprint in the REI industry. Greg talks about the benefits of entrusting a business like Realeflow, like generating leads, and discusses some of the most exciting stories from his career in real estate. Greg and Abhi continue to discuss their takes on the atmosphere of today’s market, where they believe people ought to be investing, and what strategy adjustments may need to be made in order to fit current market trends. Learn more about Realeflow at Realeflow.com, and see the discounts available to Think Realty members from Realeflow at ThinkRealty.com/realeflow.  

Real Estate News, with Noel Christopher

Noel Christopher, SVP of Renters Warehouse, joins the show for another segment of real estate news. He and Abhi discuss some scary statistics they are seeing with people who are not interested in buying a home. With high numbers for both debt and equity, there are plenty of opportunities to invest in real estate. There are so many misconceptions about building wealth through real estate and while it is near impossible to invest in some markets, Noel recommends educating yourself and looking into other markets. Just after the recession, single family investors came in and started investing in rental properties and it is now a $3.1 trillion asset class. Noel and Abhi talk about what they are seeing in single family rentals and how the industry is booming. Learn how to leverage opportunities to build your wealth today. To learn more about Noel Christopher and Renters Warehouse, visit RentersWarehouse.com.

November Issue of Think Realty Magazine, with Carole Ellis

Carole Ellis, Editor in Chief of Think Realty Magazine, is on the show to discuss policy and legislation and how it will affect real estate investors. Carole and Abhi talk about three factors that were being watched during the midterm elections including zero-net energy in new home constructions, rent control and tariffs. They get into market studies and pick apart Grand Rapids, Michigan. It has been getting a lot of praise lately and Carole has insight for why that is. Investors have been chatting about Grand Rapids for years and Carole breaks down the data behind the “lists” that have made Grand Rapids a popular market. To follow along be sure to pick up the November issue of Think Realty Magazine at Barnes and Noble or visit ThinkRealty.com.

Real Estate Technology, with George Koo

George Koo, with Clearmark Partners LLC, is on the show with Abhi to discuss technology in the real estate market. He gives insight on how to keep you “unattached” to the market trends so that you are not getting your emotions involved when investing in real estate. There will always be the “fear of missing out” with the latest trends to create capital, but George urges listeners to remain diligent with research, avoid impulsive decisions and to stay objective. It is all about understanding your investment personality and how you can best utilize technology in the market. Abhi says it perfectly — invest well so you can finish well. They get into the Amazon Effect and how it is permeating around the world and affecting physical locations as well as online retailers. George gives his opinions on how commercial real estate will have to change to keep up with the evolving world. In the final segment of the show, Abhi and George get into AI and the latest technology that is used, like smart homes. They also touch on blockchain and cryptocurrency and its impact on real estate investment. Learn more about George Koo by picking up Think Realty Magazine’s November issue, located in Barnes and Noble or at ThinkRealty.com.

Real Estate Investing, with Greg Rand

Understand buyer and seller behavior with Greg Rand, CEO of Own America. Greg gives an update on the market — a fairly extreme market to an even market. It has been a pendulum for so long, but Greg discusses the need for equilibrium in the market. The economy is strong and Greg reassures investors that it is still a good time to buy and invest in real estate. Abhi brings up Alabama and why he is looking at investing in properties in the state. The quality of life and cost of living makes it a great location with some prime cities for investing — Montgomery, Birmingham and Huntsville. Learn more about other factors they take into consideration for why Alabama is a hot market. Have you ever thought about retail trends and if they have an impact on real estate? Hint: they do. Abhi and Greg go into detail about how this could impact certain markets. In the final segment of the show we’re discussing millennials investing in real estate. Be sure to find all the resources you need to get started on your real estate investment journey at ThinkRealty.com. ?

Residential Lending, with Ray Sturm

Ray Sturm, with Alphaflow, helped launch the real estate crowdfunding industry and he gives his expertise on the topic. He joins Abhi and discusses how the industry has changed over the years, and how his company has evolved to better assist real estate investors. Data-driven underwriting isn’t so complicated and Ray explains data points and how they analyze each loan that is under review. Learn what the different data points can tell you about a specific deal and get to know more about the thresholds.   Ray takes us through the different zip codes across the country and talks about why he and his team like secondary markets. He talks about his favorite zip codes to invest in and how to know when there is a good opportunity in any given zip code. Default rates are rising in the hot markets, but stay disciplined and look to local lenders in secondary and tertiary markets who maintain lower default rates. To learn more about Ray Strum and AlphaFlow, send an email to invest@alphaflow.com.  

Real Estate Market News, with Noel Christopher

Noel Christopher, SVP of Renters Warehouse, is back on the show this week to go over recent real estate market news. They are picking apart hot topics like raising rent, car and student loans, and other various factors to take into consideration when investing. Abhi brings up a topic he loves discussing — days on market. He wants to be sure you look at how long a property has been for sale. Other news topics they discuss are build-to-rent investments  — building new homes with the sole purpose to rent them — not only for single-family homes, but developments that offer options much like an apartment complex. Find out which city in the US is considered the most “undervalued.” It might surprise you and Abhi and Noel give their opinion on this market. They are also looking at four markets that are ripe for a “gut job.” Find the news articles they reference and all of the latest real estate news at ThinkRealty.com. To learn more about Noel Christopher and Renters Warehouse services, visit RentersWarehouse.com

Property Management, with Lukas Krause

Lukas Krause, CEO of Real Property Management, is on the show to discuss the changing factors in the real estate market and how you can benefit from and capitalize on the current factors. Home values and interest rates have increased, and with a lack of inventory it is an interesting time to be thinking about real estate. Lukas gives us insight on what he foresees. He talks about hot markets and markets that he sees straining, so be sure to find out which ones he thinks you should keep your eye on right now. Abhi asks Lukas about property management companies and how investors should go about hiring a company. To learn more about Lukas and how his company can visit you visit RealPropertyMgt.com. In the final segment of the show, Abhi takes the time to discuss the strategies he uses during his real estate investment journey. Learn how passive income can be the way toward financial success and freedom for your future.  

Real Estate Education & Trends, with Bruce Norris

Abhi welcomes Bruce Norris from The Norris Group on the show and he explains why he thinks education in the real estate world is so important. He describes the characteristics of successful investors and the journey real estate investors take to reach success — including the path for new investors and experienced investors. Bruce is well-known for his ability to predict the California market and he makes his predictions based on the current trends. He urges listeners to consider the future of each market where they choose to invest. To learn more about Bruce Norris and The Norris Group be sure to visit TheNorrisGroup.com. Abhi shares some pearls of wisdom on the three different “buckets” where he stashes his cash — emergency, security and growth. He explains how he allocates for each bucket. If you are wondering how you can properly put money away, you don’t want to miss this!  

Real Estate Strategy, with Greg Rand

Greg Rand and Abhi Golhar are ready to spend a full hour together with each other and their listeners! This episode is jam packed with real estate investment information. Take a peek into where they see the market in 10 years and get the inside scoop on evolving services, team players and options. They discuss strategy for purchasing real estate properties and how it can benefit the investor, including extra cash flow, college tuition and other financial goals. With the end of the year quickly approaching, is the Atlanta market overheated? What’s the plan for 2019? The final segment of the show they are answering a listener’s question about interest rates. Find out what Greg and Abhi have to say! Learn more about these two and visit ThinkRealty.com for all your real estate investment needs.