Accelerated Real Estate Investor

We’ve recently purchased an off-market 80-unit building in Ohio, and I want you to understand what I’m looking for when I walk through a property. I’m going to share what you should look for when you inspect a new property during the due diligence period, some of the problems you might encounter if the property has had long-term tenants, and some precautions you’ll need to take because of COVID.

Starting without friends or capital, Reed Goossens was able to build a $250 million dollar real estate portfolio by using his “6 P” strategy to build real relationships and raise money. Creating a solid foundation of trust, sometimes over years, helped him find partners to invest in multifamily properties, and even helped him score his latest off-market acquisition.

I’ve been talking about what the opportunities will look like in the coming recession for a while now, and I finally have some solid data on exactly how that is playing out. COVID has put a unique spin on the recession that is hugely affecting the short-term housing inventory shortage that you’re seeing, but I want you to be prepared for the dramatic change I expect to see in the long-term.

As a private lender, I see deals and fund deals regularly. And there are times that a borrower isn’t able to hold up his end of the deal and this can either be disastrous or turn into a great deal for us. This is the very reason why you loan or borrow at 65-70% of the after-repair value. This way, you can turn a private lender loan into a great deal with cash flow and equity.

If your accountant recommends a depreciation strategy, you might assume that he’s done everything possible to help you out. For a next level depreciation strategy that might save you tens of thousands, you need to consult a real estate CPA who uses engineering to figure out your best tax-advantaged situation.

The status symbols you see bragged about on social media are not the true signs of success. A ten thousand square foot house, massive yacht, or Lamborghini is not going to make you happier than you are today. I’m going to give you the formula for personal freedom today, no matter how many zeroes are in your bank account.

Getting started in real estate was even harder than Zack Boothe thought it was going to be. He wasted thousands of dollars on courses, coaching, and marketing, but with a lucky break, he realized that success could happen to him. His favorite marketing approach takes the hard work ethic he grew up with and combines it with the inner drive that made him a millionaire in just three years.

Entrepreneurs are the only people in the world who quit their 9-5 job so they can have some freedom to work 15 hour days. They tell themselves that they’re indispensable, valuable and that no one can run their business for them. But what they’re really doing is running themselves ragged. If you’re truly ready to take a step back and reclaim some personal and family time, Alex Charfen has some soli...

If you’ve got entrepreneurship on your mind, then you need to protect your assets from the very beginning of your journey. From the important decisions of choosing what state to incorporate your business to protect your business from online scammers, Garrett Sutton is going to help you scam proof your assets from fraudsters, scammers, and grifters.

The host of Flipping Boston and my good friend Dave Seymour knows about more than just single resi units. He’s currently standing up a $100 million dollar fund to invest in multi-family apartments, so we take the chance on today’s show to talk about how COVID-19 has affected the hard money loan business.

Adam Adams and I continue our conversation about how to be successful at raising capital when you’ve never done it before. Adam recommends two key things that will help you overcome the mental roadblock that every real estate syndicator comes up against, and stay till the end when he offers Accelerated Investor listeners the chance to purchase discounted tickets for the Raising Money Summit 2020.

In order to raise capital, you have to have a relationship with your investors. Adam Adams from the Raising Money Summit uses social media to help him begin his relationship with potential investors. With over 7 syndications under his belt and 1400 apartment units, Adam is an expert in building solid deals that reap rewards for investors, and he shares how he raises private money with me today.

The last housing recession was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy foreclosures at rock bottom prices, but there will still be a chance to get a foreclosure deal in the next 1-2 years. In the second part of my interview with Daren Blomquist, we’re going to talk about the state of foreclosures across the country, and how soon we will start seeing them make it onto the market.

With the news full of COVID and the economy, I know a lot of you are trying to figure out where the real estate market is headed. No more guesses and hunches; Daren Blomquist from Auction.com is bringing us solid charts and numbers to show us where the housing market is at right now, and where his predictions are for the next 6-12 months.

If a W-2 job is your only income, then getting laid off is a huge risk with a serious disruption to your finances. Investing in real estate sets up 7 different streams of income that can help you weather any job loss or financial instability in the market. Diversify your risk when you take advantage of these different sources of earnings.

When the market tanks and you’re holding on until it rebounds to sell, do you have the guts to pull the trigger at the right time? Everyone has a plan for how they’ll react, but in the heat of the moment, human behavior will overwhelm knowledge. By using technology, Dr. Richard Smith is determined to improve investing by reducing irrational risk-taking behavior.

Turning an old Kmart into hundreds of self-storage units is one unique way to approach the self-storage niche. With over 8,000 units of self-storage units, AJ Osbourne is passionate about finding the right deal, the right market, and the right marketing strategy to return a solid 8-12% in revenue. Find out his strategy today on Accelerated Investor.

After 30 years of investing, Peter Conti says he’s never seen opportunities like there are in the market today. With two books on real estate under his belt, Peter decided to publish a third on his favorite topic: commercial lease options. He shares the 3 key parts of a commercial lease option with me, and walks me through his latest real estate acquisition.

Mentors help you avoid major pitfalls, and Mike Simmons wants you to learn from his mistakes. His podcast Just Start Real Estate, and now his new book, are all designed to help you get started, level up faster, and learn how to avoid common real estate investing pitfalls.

For an inside look into how the lending end is holding up for real estate, Angelo Christian talks about his mortgage loan origination business. As one of the top producing loan originators in the country, Angelo’s perspective is invaluable. In addition, his personal story will inspire you to be better and work harder.

95% of rent was collected over the COVID-19 shutdowns and quarantines in Andrew Keel’s mobile home parks. A nearly recession-proof addition to your real estate portfolio, mobile homes are a unique model that requires less maintenance for you. The Keel Team has acquisition down to a science, and Andrew shares how to find, assess, and purchase these properties with us today.

The three Ds in storage units is a little different: death, divorce, and downsizing. This means that even in a recession, storage units are in demand as people shift into smaller apartments and lose the extra storage space in their homes. By adding storage units to your portfolio, you can add assets that steadily produce returns, even in a downturn.

Tying your earning potential to an hourly wage keeps you on a leash. Leslie Awasom’s great job in medicine became a W2 jail cell when he realized that. But shifting out of a W2 job and losing that steady paycheck was a huge change for him. Learn about how he’s doing it with his partner Tenny Tolofari in the Maryland metro area.

Wholesaling lease options have a place in the entire lifecycle of the investor. Do you need some quick cash for a bigger, better deal? Lease options are a quick way to make money for other real estate ventures that you’re looking at. Joe McCall from Real Estate Investing Mastery shares how to use lease options to become a transaction engineer with creative financing.

Be a positive influence and do some good in the world by connecting with compassion. David Wood, a life coach, and performance expert shares three ways you can truly see the people around you. By asking questions that are truly interesting, you can help your team, your family, and your customers feel like they matter. And people who matter love doing business with you.