Rent To Retirement: Building Financial Independence Through Turnkey Real Estate Investing

No is the easiest answer to give to a question. BUT, just saying no will never lead to growth and likely will never get you to where you actually want to be. So how do you overcome the urge to say “no”, get in the investor mindset, and start saying “yes”? Listen in as Adam, Zach, Eric, and David from the Rent to Retirement team give you a glimpse into how you can change your vantage point to get t...

One of the biggest issues real estate investors face is having enough capital to buy properties. But what if you didn’t have that problem? How much faster would you be able to scale? Amy Mahjoory joins Adam Schroeder to discuss how investors can start raising other people’s money successfully in as little as 3 weeks. Website - www. RentToRetirement.com YouTube - www. YouTube.com/RentToRetirement C...

Depreciation is one of the great attributes to real estate investing. But what if you could ACCELERATE that depreciation and take a massive tax writeoff in year 1? Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster talk with their cost segregation specialist Steve to discuss what cost segregations are, how they work, and who can benefit most from them. Cost segregations aren’t just for multifamily and commercial pr...

Eventually you’re going to want to put your lazy equity in properties to work. If you let it sit there you’re getting a 0% return, so why wouldn’t you? But what’s the best way to get to that equity? Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster break down two ways you can get your equity: a HELOC or a cash-out refinance. The pros and cons, when to use each, and why it’s important to actually put that equity in...

Most people think about their lender in very simple terms: how low of a rate can you get me? But lenders are able to do significantly more than that if you take the time to talk to them. Adam Schroeder talks with one of Rent to Retirement's lenders, Gabe, about the current rates investors are seeing. But they also discuss what things loan officers can do for investors. Whether he’s seeing a slowdo...

Insurance is an overlooked part of buying properties. What seems like such a simple thing: “Call insurer, get a quote” is nothing of the sort. Adam Schroeder and investment strategist David explore what you need to know when getting your quotes. What to ask about, what to ignore, and how to get the right amount of coverage at the right price. Website - www. RentToRetirement.com YouTube - www. YouT...

The last few months have seen iBuyers in real estate get hit hard, with some severe consequences. Zillow shut down their unit and appreciation around the country has drastically cut into profits for others. Also, Covid has made Americans reevaluate their jobs and their lifestyles and it’s coming home to roost in the job environment we’re seeing today with the labor shortages that abound. Adam and...

Richie started simple: just a lot in North Carolina to build a single family rental on. It didn't turn into a world-beating deal, but it did start his journey. Since then Richie has scaled his real estate portfolio into something that includes single family, multifamily, and commercial properties. All while spending very little time actively managing them. Listen in as Adam and Richie discuss his...

Real estate can be bought in many, MANY ways. One of the ways you can do it and lower your tax bill is by buying through your IRA account.  Rent to Retirement investment strategist Eric Winkler was joined by the Vice President of the IRA Club Ramez Fakhoury to discuss how investing through an IRA actually works. Website - www. RentToRetirement.com YouTube - www. YouTube.com/RentToRetirement C...

There’s a lot of “advice” out there that says you have to buy your first property close to home so that you can learn the ropes and have it be more secure. But is that good advice? Adam and Zach dig deeper into this theory and explore why so many people seem to think that starting away from home is a bad idea. The two also look at how (or if) the buying process for investment properties differs fr...

Life insurance comes in all shapes and sizes. You can use it simply as term life to protect your family in case of your death; you can buy it as an investment tool; you can buy it as a tax shelter, and more. Adam Schroeder and Chris Reid take a look at this investment tool and how investors can utilize it to improve their portfolio. Website - www. RentToRetirement.com YouTube - www. YouTube.com/Re...

Real estate is not a one person venture. You need a team in place if you’re going to scale up and succeed. Adam Schroeder is joined by Rent to Retirement team member Scott Lundgren to discuss how Rent to Retirement (and therefore YOU if you go about it yourself) builds teams in each of the markets. The two discuss why it’s so important to have everything in place before you start, and how you can...

The number one question real estate investors have after they get started is: "are my assets safe?". The answer is...maybe. Adam Schroeder talks with NCH's Executive Corporate Analyst Adam Kintigh about what asset protection really is and how you can start structuring your entities to protect yourself properly. Website - www. RentToRetirement.com YouTube - www. YouTube.com/RentToRetirement Current...

Construction slowed down considerably at the start of the pandemic, and builders were wary about ramping up their operations as supply chain bottlenecks continued and commodity prices skyrocketed. But now we're seeing growing confidence among builders. Plus, rents are on the rise! With so many people being kept out of the home ownership role due to inventory crunches, landlords are reaping the rew...

While interest rates have been increasing slightly, they're still doing very, very well historically.  Adam Schroeder talks with one of Rent to Retirement's preferred lenders about what rates investors are able to get in today's market, some guidelines about second home loans, and why they're comfortable investing in a hot real estate market. The group also goes over the pre-approval process,...

Adam and Zach look at whether slowing originations will impact the housing market, why millennials are still having issues entering the housing market at the rates other generations have, and what KINDS of homes millennials are buying. The two also dive into the thought some "experts" have that the housing market is being overbuilt. Website - www. RentToRetirement.com YouTube - www. YouTube.com/Re...

Throughout the pandemic we've heard that Florida is the place to be. People all across the country, especially those in the Northeast, flocked there and have caused rents and prices to quickly rise. After all that's happened, is there still upside to be found in the market? Believe it or not, that answer is a resounding yes. IF, and that's a big if, you buy right. Adam Schroeder talks with Florida...

The pandemic in 2020 scared some people out of investing in real estate for a little while, but not Rent to Retirement’s client Jackson. He took the plunge and was able to utilize the lazy equity he’d been accumulating and start earning enough passive income to quit his second job. Hear Jackson’s tale about his investing journey, what made him comfortable investing out of state and in the markets...

Property management can be as important to your rental property as the actual property itself. Good management makes your life easier; bad management can make your life (and investment) a pain that you regret. Adam Schroeder and Sam go over what you should expect from your property manager, what your responsibilities are, warning signs that you need to start looking elsewhere, and everything else...

Around 1/3 of properties are being put under contract within the first week of their listing. This is especially true in the investing world, as properties sometimes sit around for minutes, not days or weeks. Adam Schroeder talks with Rent to Retirement investment counselor David about where he's seeing existing properties come available on a consistent basis, David's experience in real estate, an...

If you've looked into real estate investing, you've heard of Section 8 housing. Many people have slightly negative feelings toward the program/residents. But that attitude is what leaves the door open for investors to make returns that are, essentially, guaranteed. Adam Schroeder talks with Jack, an expert on Section 8 rentals in Ohio, about what exactly the program is, how it works for residents...

The pandemic accelerated a trend that was happening before of people moving to more accomodating states and cities. But even though things are opening up more and economies are on the rebound, people haven't stopped their plans to move. More people than ever on are on the job hunt, looking at homes outside of their local market. Getting "in the path of progress" is fairly easy as an investor, IF y...

Adam Schroeder is joined by one of Rent to Retirement's non-conventional lenders, Kelly, to discuss what's going on in the mortgage world this month. Adam and Kelly discuss what rates are available, how the process of buying through LLCs differs from conventional loans, Kelly's real estate investing experience, and what the future of the real estate market could hold. Website - www. RentToRetireme...

What to Look for In a Local Market When Buying Investment Properties Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster join us in this episode to discuss what makes a good market for investment properties.  With hundreds of local markets to choose from, finding the "right" one can be daunting. But while every market differs, there are certain key metrics that you can look for that will lead you to a profitabl...

Adam sits down with Steve, a decade long investor, as they discuss Akron, Ohio's hot real estate market! Website - www. RentToRetirement.com YouTube - www. YouTube.com/RentToRetirement Current Hotlist Properties - www. RentToRetirement.com/Hotlist