Passive Real Estate Investing

On this episode our guest is Reed Goossens, the owner of RSN Property Group. He lives in Los Angeles and is originally from Australia down under. His background is as a structural engineer and currently owns properties in New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Reed moved to the U.S. in 2012 to pursue a career in structural engineering, however he discovered a passion for real estate investing. With li...

It’s not enough to analyze a property, or even the overall market. The neighborhood surrounding your property is permanently attached and important to consider when investing in rental properties. You want to make sure that you understand where you’re investing and that it fits your goals and investment criteria. On this episode we talk to Dr. Andrew Schiller. Dr. Schiller is the Founder, CEO and...

Why invest in Indianapolis? On this episode we take a close look at the Indianapolis, Indiana market and why it has been a perennial market for real estate investors. The affordability, price points and quality of properties makes it one of the favorite markets among real estate investors. The Indianapolis market is landlord friendly, and ranks as one of the cleanest and safest cities in the count...

After having been forced to take a little time away from recording new episodes, I am back to pick up where I left off. On this episode I take a moment to reflect on how real estate has provided me with the TIME freedom to spend with my father who has been saddled to a hospital bed for over seven (7) months up until his unfortunate passing early this month. I also address three listener questions...

On this episode we learn how to keep more of what we make and legally pay less tax (or not tax) on our income and real estate! Our guest is Tom Wheelwright — a leading tax and wealth expert, speaker, and a Rich Dad Advisor to Robert Kiyosaki (author of Rich Dad Poor Dad). Tom is best known for making taxes fun, easy and understandable and is the bestselling author of Tax-Free Wealth. You can buy h...

I want to take a moment to wish all of you and your families a very Happy New Year! We hope that 2016 is full of joy and prosperity. The beginning of a new year lets us revisit and refine our investing goals. And, as you know, our focus here is to educate, motivate and empower you to become better real estate investors. We have big plans and goals for 2016, and we can’t wait to share them with you...

In this episode we discuss some of the pros and cons of “active” real estate investing — the opposite end of “passive” real estate investing. That means you’re actively involved in the deal — whether that is wholesaling, rehabbing, or flipping properties. It’s certainly not for everyone, but it can be a good business for those with the desire and time to do so. Our guest is Mike Hambright. Mike is...

In this episode we continue our discussion about rental property insurance. This is a supplement to the last episode on insurance. Our guest is Ed Babtkis — the founder of Ross Diversified Insurance Services. They are licensed in 49 states and insure thousands of properties around the United States. They’re property owners themselves, so they fully recognize the need for customized insurance for r...

Is there a Rental Crisis in the US? It depends on how you look at it! In this episode I look at the U.S. rental “crisis” and what it means for tenants and landlords. What are the trends? Are opportunities getting better or worse? Where do we go from here? Whether you’re starting out, or a seasoned real estate investor, this is a question worth investigating. If you missed our last episode, be sure...

In this episode we discuss the considerations and process for self-managing your rental properties. Can it be done?  Many people self-manage – even from thousands of miles away. Our guest is Lucas Hall, the Chief Landlordologist at Cozy, and the founder of Landlordology.com. He has been a successful landlord for over 10 years, self-managing dozens of happy tenants. Some of the topics we discuss in...

In this episode we discuss the importance of property management and what things to consider when selecting and working with a property management company. Our guest is Brenton Hayden — the founder and chairman emeritus of Renters Warehouse USA, a six time honoree of the Inc. 500|5000 list. Brenton attended Harvard Business School and MIT’s Sloan School of Management and was named the youngest fra...

In this episode we talk to Chris Picciurro, the co-founder of Integrated Financial Group, about the many important tax-related topics related to investing in the United States as a foreign national. There’s a lot to consider from withholding taxes, tax reduction strategies and asset protection. This episode is full of great content and a must listen if you’re an investor from any country outside t...

In this episode of “Ask Marco” we answer more listener questions including: Do you have any newspapers or real estate journals you read frequently? Any books you can recommend to someone with little capital? What benchmarks do you use when evaluating a property as it relates to the property’s age? Do old houses appreciate as well as newer houses? Does a remodel catch an old house up to new house p...

In this episode we talk to one of our youngest investor clients who is on track to purchase seven (7) turnkey investment properties this year. He started at the age of 22, and plans to acquire a lot more next year in 2016. He shares with you some tips and suggestions on how he got started, what he looks for in his investments and how you can do the same. There is no magic, just following a system...

Linda McKissack is an investor, entrepreneur, best-selling author, business coach, and a highly regarded speaker.  In 2013, Linda was co-author of the national best-seller “HOLD – How to find, buy and rent homes to build wealth”. Her authenticity makes you believe – If she can do it then so can I. In this episode we talk to Linda about the “Buy & Hold” strategy and her huge success investing in si...

Jacksonville is a very large coastal city located in the state of Florida. Unlike some cities where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Jacksonville is neither predominantly one nor the other. With a population expected to more than DOUBLE over the next 10 years, Jacksonville offers exceptional investment opportunities hard to find in most markets around the country...

In today’s episode I talk to one of my insurance agents (Joshua Dupree) to answer many common (and not so common) questions that real estate investors ask. Insurance is a necessity but there is so much confusion surrounding what coverage to get, how much coverage, what deductible, and replacement cost versus actual cash-value. All that and so much more. Don’t miss this episode – it is full of grea...

In this episode of “Ask Marco” we answer some listener questions. Here is the actual email text: Hello Marco, I’m looking to purchase my first investment property sooner rather than later. I’ve been reading tons of books, blogs, and and listening to podcasts incessantly for the past couple of months, including the Passive Real Estate Investing Podcast (which is a great podcast. Thank you!) I live...

In this episode we explore to importance of mindset and how some people achieve their goals faster and easier than others. Our guest is J. Massey — a full-time real estate investor, entrepreneur, popular podcast host, author, speaker, coach and all-around problem solver. He invests his time looking for investment opportunities (i.e. problems to solve through real estate transactions), and teaching...

Atlanta is a large city located in the state of Georgia.  Atlanta is a decidedly white-collar city, with fully 89% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average.  In addition, Atlanta is a major college town. As is often the case in college towns, the many students that live in Atlanta have a strong influence on the local culture and music scene. The citizens of A...

Have you ever asked how do you purchase property in other markets or out-of-state? Well there is a clearly defined method that works every time.  It has been refined over the years and in this episode we break down that process into phases and talk about each one. Some of the topics we discuss include: Selecting a market. Selecting a neighborhood and property. Doing your due diligence. Financing y...

In this episode we talk to Joel Grasmeyer, a real estate investor, engineer, and entrepreneur who started PropertyTracker.com in 2004 to create user-friendly, yet powerful tools for real estate analysis. Some of the topics we discuss include: The importance of tracking your rental properties. What metrics do most investors like to track? What tools do real estate investors use? What is PropertyTra...

In this episode we talk to Aaron Chapman, an 18 year veteran in the mortgage industry with a focus on real estate investors, about financing real estate investments. Some of the topics we discuss include: The investor’s mindset and why that’s important. The landscape of mortgage loans for investors. What is loan sequencing. Mortgage loan products available today. Qualification requirements. How to...

In this episode we take a look at Kansas City, MO and why it’s such a great market for real estate investors. Most investors are not even aware of the incredible opportunities available to them there. So we’ll dive in and take a look at why it’s a great market and what you can expect to find for your real estate investment portfolio. Kansas City is a largest city in Missouri made up of 147 constit...

In this episode we talk to David Campbell, the founder and Hassle Free Cash Flow Investing.  He started investing in real estate part-time while he was working as a full time high school band director with zero net worth.  Within six years and before the age of 30, David had become a financially independent millionaire through the vehicle of part-time real estate investing.  David has been involve...