Passive Real Estate Investing

Since the early 2000′s, the number of self-directed IRAs has more than doubled!  These plans give individuals the ability to invest into assets that they understand and can control such as real estate.  Investors who have knowledge and expertise in a particular investment can purchase them in a tax-free or tax-deferred environment The and Checkbook IRA and Solo 401k are viable solutions that allow...

The number one problem most real estate investors face today is knowing “how to protect” not “what to protect.”  Caught between attorneys, tax professionals, and self-proclaimed gurus, the average real estate investor finds himself awash in the quagmire of information and ideas with little coherency or consistency. Unfortunately, the reality is that most professionals do not understand the complex...

  Passive investing in syndicated deals gives beginning real estate investors opportunities they used to only dream about. We all have to start somewhere, but some of us start with far less capital than others. Syndicated deals can give beginning investors the chance to break into the crowded real estate market. Passive Investing in Syndicated Deals: Getting the Best Deals for Your Money In this a...

Inflation normally results from government policies which create inflationary pressures.  The result of inflation can be best described as more money chasing fewer resources.  The sad reality is that for most people inflation truly is detrimental and a silent theft. Real estate investors are in a unique situation whereby they actually benefit from inflation.  The only ‘hedge’ against inflation tha...

Classifying a neighborhood by “type”, or what many investors refer to as a “grade”, is typically nothing more than a subjective description.  Although most people will have a general idea of what is being referred to, in my experience it is usually nothing more than a qualitative rather than quantitative description. Because of that ambiguity, we’ve developed a proprietary, simple grading system t...

What’s the difference between a linear real estate market and a cyclical market? Is one better than the other? Today we explore the different market types and what they mean to you as a real estate investor. We also take a quick look at a turnkey property available in one of our linear markets with great cash-flow and high rates of return. We also take a look at a real world example available toda...

In today’s episode we discuss the importance of understanding and calculating a properties cash-flow and rates of return. Specifically we look at capitalization rates, cash-on-cash returns, and the total return on investment (ROI). A good understanding of these numbers are required to make smart investment decisions and to be able to properly compare one investment to another. We also take a look...

Today’s episode discussed what “Turnkey Real Estate Investing” is and further defines what a turnkey real estate investment is. A good understanding of this is important to make smart investment decisions and help avoid common pitfalls and traps investors make when buying these types of properties. We also discuss our 5-Point Success System to help you compare turnkey providers. Picking the right...

In this episode Marco discusses why real estate is the IDEAL investment. Real estate is the most historically proven wealth creator. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Download your FREE copy of: The Ultimate Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing. Get your FREE coffee mug by leaving us a Rating and Review on iTunes. Here’s how. See our available Turnkey Cash-Flow Rental Properties. Please give us a RATI...

In this episode Marco discussed his 10 Rules for Successful Real Estate Investing. After many years of successes and failures, Marco came up with the following rules of successful real estate investing.  These are the same rules he follows today and shares with investor clients at Norada Real Estate Investments. This is an important and foundational subject so be sure to listen. You can also read...

Welcome to our first episode of *Passive Real Estate Investing*. We are excited to have you and look forward to many content-rich episodes. In this inaugural episode we take a minute to introduce our host, Marco Santarelli, as he shares his real estate investing journey which started at the age of 18. We also lay out the goals for this podcast so you know where we will be taking you in future epis...