The Think Realty Podcast

Building Equity in Rehab, with Nate Armstrong

HomeInvest.com Co-Founder, Nate Armstrong, has plenty of golden nuggets for making informed decisions with where and how you purchase your property. Nate discusses the importance of selecting the right property so investors can build equity that will provide monthly income. Properties are being quickly snatched up in this expansion market, and Nate gives a great piece of advice for thinking outside the box when searching for your next purchase. To learn more about the easy steps to investing in real estate today, visit HomeInvest.com. Power Play of the Day: Get off the fence when considering whether or not owning a rental property is worth it. Abhi and Greg focus on a mind-shift to allow for a business/customer relationship.

Insuring your Investment, with Shawn Woedl

Senior Vice President of National Real Estate Insurance Group (NREIG), Shawn Woedl, is with us today to provide knowledge on insurance for investors. Whether your property is a rental, flip, or development, Shawn and his team of agents at NREIG assist you in making an informed decision on the coverage you should have for your property needs. Shawn also gives insight on common mistakes investors make, such as neglecting due diligence and liability coverage. Power Play of the Day: Abhi and Greg are all about being boots on the ground so you can do your due diligence and become a market expert. This week they want you to learn how to pick a market that will win.

Finding the Right Tenant, with Ryan Green

Director of Marketing at Apply Connect, Ryan Green is here to inform listeners and Abhi about the importance of tenant screening and safety in the ever-changing technology world. Whether you are a real estate agent, a landlord, or a renter, Apple Connect and their team can supply a database with credit reports, eviction records, criminal histories, background checks, and much more. Ryan also gives viewers tips on red flags from applicants and protecting yourself from making a call that could cause you to lose money in the end. To get in contact with one of the members of the Apply Connect team or to check out Think Realty Supplier deals, visi Applyconnect.com/. Power Play of the Day: Abhi and Greg are back and have a few, quick pointers on looking for the places to invest and knowing when to invest. 

Cost vs. Value, with Clint Welser

Clint Welser of Laudan Properties spent 15 years in banks working with REO portfolios, and now works on behalf of banks and real estate investors through Lauden. Clint talks to listeners and Abhi about finding value over price for property analysis, following the real estate game, non-performing note purchases, and outsourcing partners to have boots on the ground. For more information on Clint Welser and the team at Laudan Properties head on over to LaudanProperties.com. Power Play of the Day: Abhi and Greg are back with another round of The Power Play. Today’s topic is all about the process of finding the right place to invest.

Do it Yourself: The Basics, with Kevin Ortner

CEO of Renters Warehouse, Kevin Ortner, is back to break down the single family rental market, alongside Abhi. With his 22,000+ owned properties, Kevin gives listeners tips on how to build that wealth for themselves. Abhi and Kevin dive into property management, time management, property inspections, finding the right tenants, rent collection, and having a system in place for when issues with the property arise. Still have questions? Want more information? Visit RentersWarehouse.com. Power Play of the Day: Chattanooga, Tennessee is the next stop on the map for The Power Play, and Abhi and Greg can confirm this is a winner. The younger crowd of people moving here is one of the many reasons Chattanooga is booming.

Find Your Investing Mindset, with Victor Maas

Victor Maas of the Real Estate Investment Association of San Antonio is in the studio to tell all about his rehab wholesale strategy and where the target markets are. 90% of this business comes from pre-foreclosures, code violations, and referrals. Victor shares the importance of tracking the seller down, negotiating a deal with them, and then selling the contract to investors after the property has been cleaned out. It’s all about tailoring to the cash buyer market and getting the most bang for your buck. For more information on Victor Maas and the San Antonio RIA group head on over to sareia.com. Power Play of the Day: The duo is back to break down the Austin, Texas market and tell you why this area is a WIN. Here’s a hint: It’s a blue city in a red state.    

Easy Nationwide Investing, with Jay Triplett

Jay Triplett of Hotel Engine is here to pass the savings on to you. The average person does eight searches on different public hotel platforms to find the best prices, but it doesn’t have to be like this. Jay informs Abhi and listeners on how Hotel Engine can not only benefit nationwide investors who are building their portfolios, but any travelling business professional. Jay explains how this platform consolidates your completed stays into a bill paid at the end of the month, reward system points, working with small businesses to advertise, keeping overhead costs low, and fighting for their customers. To access special Think Realty deals and see what Hotel Engine has to offer, go to Hotelengine.com/join/thinkrealty. Power Play of the Day: Greg and Abhi talk all about Cleveland, Ohio, and how the city of Cleveland is so well set up for the manufacturing industry coming back to the United States.

Proper Property Management, with Noel Christopher

With Noel Christopher on the line, you just know that he and Abhi are going to dissect the topics real estate investors everywhere will find helpful. Noel is the Senior Vice President of Renters Warehouse, and has been involved in the single-family rental sector for a number of years. He and Abhi discuss topics such as remote property management, selling versus renting, exit strategies, and using Renters Warehouse as a tool to leverage your time. Get more information from Noel and Renters Warehouse at RentersWarehouse.com, and check out the book Rent Estate Revolution—powered by Renters Warehouse.

Take the Tech Leap, with Sean Miller

Sean Miller, President of Point Central Technology, appears on the show to talk with Abhi about using technology to improve experiences for both the tenant and yourself, with such things as an advanced thermostat, lock systems, cameras, and water monitors. Point Central Technology has created a platform in which property managers can go to control these settings in multiple properties. Sean also shares with viewers how Point Central Technology collects data, analyzes it, and delivers it back to the property manager at the touch of a button, and how this can bring a higher profit and a happier tenant. Power Play of the Day: Greg and Abhi break down the systems of real estate in Asheville, North Carolina, and analyze data, macro trends, and unique research.

Buy, Rehab, Rent, Repeat, with Andrew Syrios

Andrew Syrios of Stewardship Investments stops by to share his story and give advice to borrowers who are trying to decide whether to flip-and-sell or flip-and-hold. Abhi and Andrew analyze the pros and cons of each strategy. Andrew shares mistakes to avoid, ways to find financing, how to find tenants, dealing with difficult ones, and the current state of the market. For more information on Andrew and Stewardship Investments, visit StewardshipInvestments.com. Power Play of the Day: Greg and Abhi are back and ready to talk about all things real estate. The duo shares with listeners how to defend against negativity and find yourself a winner.