Baltimore Real Estate Investing & Real Estate Financial Planning™ Podcast

This is the introduction to the 46-module, 53-hour series called Real Estate Investing Secrets . In this intro: There are no real secrets in life The 46 modules (53 hours) of content included in the course Nothing is difficult or hard… the only actual skill you’ll need for the real estate investing business The most common fears of real estate investors—and how to overcome them A brief background...

Learn the secrets of financial independence for real estate investors in Baltimore. This class is Module 46 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets . Topics covered in this double-length module include: A custom spreadsheet to model where your investment money is coming from and where you will invest it to achieve financial independence. Your possible investing options to achieve fi...

Learn the secrets of tax optimization and minimization for real estate investors in Baltimore. This class is Module 45 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets . Topics covered in this module include: The difference between Above the Line vs Below the Line tax benefits for real estate investors The tax-free sale of a primary residence A layman’s explanation of depreciation and deprec...

Learn the secrets of Cash on Cash ROI and Cap Rates in Baltimore. This class is Module 44 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets . Topics covered in this module include: The difference between capitalization rates and cash on cash return on investment Why some real estate investors prefer one over the other How to calculate each including the basic formula and deep visual dive into...

Learn the secrets of return on investment and return on equity in Baltimore. This class is Module 43 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets . Topics covered in this module include: The 4 primary returns from rental properties and the additional area of return The Return Quadrant™ with Reserves Why measuring past returns is easy, but predicting future, pro-forma returns are more cha...

Learn the secret of real estate investing partnerships in Baltimore. This class is Module 42 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets . Topics covered in this module include: What are the 3 partnership roles Applying real estate partnerships to a variety of real estate investing strategies Partnering with the seller… especially when flipping properties What is the marketplace value o...

Learn the secret of becoming the preferred real estate investor client that real estate agents and brokers in Baltimore call first with all the best deals. This class is Module 41 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets . Topics covered in this module include: How do you get a real estate agent/broker to call you first with the best deals? In other words, how do you become the prefe...

Learn secret real estate investor horror stories. This class is Module 40 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets . Topics covered in this module include: Mike Tyson says, "Everyone has a plan: until they get punched in the face"... for real estate investors Overcoming fear of tenants, toilets and termites What is expected value and how does it apply to real estate investing Thinkin...

Learn the secrets of analyzing multi-family properties in Baltimore. This class is Module 39 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets . Topics covered in this module include: The differences between analyzing a multi-family property with commercial financing and a single-family home with more traditional financing Obviously, the numbers are larger when you’re analyzing multi-family p...

Learn the secrets of creative financing and real estate entrepreneurship in Baltimore. This DOUBLE LENGTH class is Module 38 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets . Topics covered in this module include: What is creative financing and how to use it as a real estate investor The 6 types of creative financing Why you should only do deals that are win-win for all involved The benefit...

Learn the secrets of 1031 tax deferred exchanges in Baltimore. This class is Module 37 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets . Topics covered in this module include: What is a 1031 tax-deferred exchange? What are the key aspects of a 1031? The 4 types of 1031 tax-deferred exchanges and when we use each Defining like-kind and understanding what you can sell and buy with exchanges S...

Learn the secrets of buying new construction properties in Baltimore. This class is Module 36 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets . Topics covered in this module include: The pros and cons of investing in real estate with new construction properties What price of new construction should you focus on for investments Different builders, different standards and how to deal with tha...

Learn the secrets of short-term rental properties in Baltimore. This class is Module 35 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets . Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of short-term rentals and what are some of the pros and cons of each. What are the most common ways to finance properties that you’re utilizing as a short-term rental? And what are s...

Learn the secrets of improving cash flow by buying down your mortgage interest rates on rental properties in Baltimore. This class is Module 34 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets . Topics covered in this module include: How improving cash flow by buying down your mortgage interest can help you get to financial independence faster and with less risk One way of calculating the be...

Learn the secrets of comparable sales to determine property value in Baltimore. This class is Module 33 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets . Topics covered in this module include: How do you know if you’re paying a good price for a property you’re buying (not too high)? How do you know if you’re getting for a good price for a property you’re selling (not too low)? Why use compa...

Learn the secrets of real estate maintenance and capital expenses Baltimore. This class is Module 32 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets . Topics covered in this module include: What’s the difference between capital expenses and maintenance on a rental property? What do I need to do to have my rental property business be a “qualified business” to get the tax advantages from the...

Learn the secrets of real estate inspections when buying in Baltimore. This class is Module 31 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets . Topics covered in this module include: An overview the entire inspection process including choices and paperwork required What level of inspection are you doing prior to going under contract? Why dates and deadlines are critically important for kee...

Learn the secrets of wholesaling real estate in Baltimore. This class is Module 30 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets . Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of wholesaling real estate and what are some of the pros and cons of each. What is a strategy similar to wholesaling where you can do half the work and earn the same amount of money… or e...

Learn the secrets of determining fair market rent on properties in Baltimore. This class is Module 29 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets . Topics covered in this module include: Why rents are not an exact number and what they really are At the end of the day, what is rent ultimately An overview of an easy method of determining fair market rent, a basic way and an advanced way a...

Learn the secrets of insurance for real estate investors in Baltimore. This class is Module 28 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets . Topics covered in this module include: Why you should not be penny-wise and pound-foolish with insurance and your real estate investments. The importance of having a strong relationship with your insurance agent/broker as a real estate investor. Th...

Learn the secrets to what happens while you're under contract to buy an investment property in Baltimore. This class is Module 27 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets . Topics covered in this module include: What happens once you’re under contract through when you’re closing on a property? What due diligence should you be doing? Who is responsible for managing the dates and deadl...

Learn the secrets to maximizing cash flow on rentals in Baltimore. This class is Module 26 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets . Topics covered in this module include how to improve cash flow: When selecting a real estate agent/broker Locking/floating your mortgage interest rate Searching for less expensive properties Searching for pretty properties that don’t need work Searchin...

Learn the secrets to buying investment properties with little or no down payments in Baltimore. This class is Module 25 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets . Topics covered in this module include: What are the loans you use to invest in real estate with little or no down payment? What are the real estate investing strategies you can use to invest in real estate with little or no...

Learn the secrets to eliminating or, at least, mitigating the risks when investing in real estate in Baltimore. This class is Module 24 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets . Topics covered in this module include: How to think about risks in terms of severity and likelihood and which are the most devastating? For each risk: what is it, how can we mitigate its impact or completely...

Learn the secrets to the BRRRR real estate investing strategy in Baltimore. This class is Module 23 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets . Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of the Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refi (and Repeat)—commonly abbreviated as the BRRRR strategy—and what are some of the pros and cons of each. What are the most common ways to fin...