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Atlanta Real Estate Investing & Real Estate Financial Planning™ Podcast

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Ep 20Impact of Rapidly Rising Interest Rates on Real Estate Investors

With rising interest rates in Atlanta, some investors are wondering if real estate investing is dead. This episode was recorded to help real estate investors better understand how much and how quickly interest rates have changed over the last 35 years. Then, with that knowledge, what the impact might be on real estate investors plus the start of a conversation on some possible solutions. Watch the video version of this class: https://realestatefinancialplanner.com/impact-of-rapidly-rising-interest-rates-on-real-estate-investors/ Topics discussed in this class include: Interest rates have gone up rapidly recently. Is this the fastest we've seen rates rise? The most we've seen rates rise? Federal Funds Rate versus Mortgage Interest Rates Infographic of 35 Years of Interest Rate Hikes from VisualCapitalist.com Interest rates hikes and rate of change of the rate chart 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Average in US What is the impact of rapidly rising interest rates for real estate investors. What if you ignored financing and bought properties free and clear (with some modeling and comparisons) based on the podcast episode Ep 24: Norm and Norma Buy Free and Clear Rental Properties Isn't this essentially the same discussion we had in Is Nomad™ Dead?! The best way to determine if you should buy with higher interest rates... The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ Return Quadrants™ See the impact for your city and your state with our city-specific modeling. Let me know if my numbers are incorrect by contacting me via email. Real Estate Models for Atlanta, Georgia Direct link to the real estate investing models for Atlanta, Georgia Resources Mentioned In this episode James mentions the following resources: Visual Capitalist Infographic Real Estate Investing Shocks! class recording Creative Financing Classes Ep 24: Norm and Norma Buy Free and Clear Rental Properties Podcast Episode Is Nomad™ Dead?! class recording Return Quadrants™ Real Estate Financial Modeling for Atlanta, Georgia Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Atlanta real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Oct 12, 202248 min

Ep 19Throwback: Future Narrative Process™ for Atlanta Real Estate Investors

Learn this advanced goal setting process for real estate investors called the Future Narrative Process (or Future Narrative Checklist).This is a throwback recording from 2012 when James first taught the process live. Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Atlanta real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Sep 30, 202250 min

Ep 18Overcoming Hurdles to Real Estate Investing - Part 6 of 6: Inner Game

Most real estate investors in Atlanta, Georgia face similar challenges, hurdles and obstacles:Where do I get my next down payment from?How do I overcome negative cash flow or improve the cash flow I have?How do I qualify for the best loans?How do I find what I'm missing (deals, dream team, partners, tenants)?How do I commit to achieving my real estate goals, get the courage to act despite fear, gain the capabilities I need or eliminate fears?This class is broken up into 6 parts (published as separate episodes).Topics discussed in this part include:Part 6 of 6: Inner GameMaking a Commitment to Being SuccessfulFinding Courage to Follow Through on Your CommitmentBuilding the Skills and Capabilities to Be Successful as a Real Estate InvestorOvercoming FearThis class was recorded to help real estate investors overcoming the hurdles, challenges and obstacles they face.Watch the video version of this class:https://realestatefinancialplanner.com/overcoming-hurdles-to-real-estate-investing/Additional Classes MentionedThe following are additional classes mentioned in the recordings: How to Improve Cash Flow Workshop - Learn how to reduce expenses and increase income to improve cash flow on your rental properties with this workshop.How to Get Down Payment - Learn more about how to get down payments in this full class on this topic.Financial Mindset and Overcoming Fear - Learn how to get the right financial mindset and overcome fear in this special class on the topic.Real Estate Investor Financing - Learn about how to finance investment properties in this special class updated during COVID-19. Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Atlanta real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Sep 23, 202226 min

Ep 17Overcoming Hurdles to Real Estate Investing - Part 5 of 6: Finding What You're Missing

Most real estate investors in Atlanta, Georgia face similar challenges, hurdles and obstacles:Where do I get my next down payment from?How do I overcome negative cash flow or improve the cash flow I have?How do I qualify for the best loans?How do I find what I'm missing (deals, dream team, partners, tenants)?How do I commit to achieving my real estate goals, get the courage to act despite fear, gain the capabilities I need or eliminate fears?This class is broken up into 6 parts (published as separate episodes).Topics discussed in this part include:Part 5 of 6: Finding What You're MissingFinding DealsBuilding a Dream Team to Support YouFinding PartnersFinding TenantsThis class was recorded to help real estate investors overcoming the hurdles, challenges and obstacles they face.Watch the video version of this class:https://realestatefinancialplanner.com/overcoming-hurdles-to-real-estate-investing/Additional Classes MentionedThe following are additional classes mentioned in the recordings: How to Improve Cash Flow Workshop - Learn how to reduce expenses and increase income to improve cash flow on your rental properties with this workshop.How to Get Down Payment - Learn more about how to get down payments in this full class on this topic.Financial Mindset and Overcoming Fear - Learn how to get the right financial mindset and overcome fear in this special class on the topic.Real Estate Investor Financing - Learn about how to finance investment properties in this special class updated during COVID-19. Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Atlanta real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Sep 16, 202212 min

Ep 16Overcoming Hurdles to Real Estate Investing - Part 4 of 6: Qualifying for Loans

Most real estate investors in Atlanta, Georgia face similar challenges, hurdles and obstacles:Where do I get my next down payment from?How do I overcome negative cash flow or improve the cash flow I have?How do I qualify for the best loans?How do I find what I'm missing (deals, dream team, partners, tenants)?How do I commit to achieving my real estate goals, get the courage to act despite fear, gain the capabilities I need or eliminate fears?This class is broken up into 6 parts (published as separate episodes).Topics discussed in this part include:Part 4 of 6: Qualifying for LoansOvercoming Income Challenges (and Debt-To-Income) to Qualify for LoansOvercoming Credit Challenges to Qualify for LoansOvercoming Loan Spot Limitations for Getting LoansThis class was recorded to help real estate investors overcoming the hurdles, challenges and obstacles they face.Watch the video version of this class:https://realestatefinancialplanner.com/overcoming-hurdles-to-real-estate-investing/Additional Classes MentionedThe following are additional classes mentioned in the recordings: How to Improve Cash Flow Workshop - Learn how to reduce expenses and increase income to improve cash flow on your rental properties with this workshop.How to Get Down Payment - Learn more about how to get down payments in this full class on this topic.Financial Mindset and Overcoming Fear - Learn how to get the right financial mindset and overcome fear in this special class on the topic.Real Estate Investor Financing - Learn about how to finance investment properties in this special class updated during COVID-19. Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Atlanta real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Sep 9, 202215 min

Ep 15Overcoming Hurdles to Real Estate Investing - Part 3 of 6: Negative Cash Flow

Most real estate investors in Atlanta, Georgia face similar challenges, hurdles and obstacles:Where do I get my next down payment from?How do I overcome negative cash flow or improve the cash flow I have?How do I qualify for the best loans?How do I find what I'm missing (deals, dream team, partners, tenants)?How do I commit to achieving my real estate goals, get the courage to act despite fear, gain the capabilities I need or eliminate fears?This class is broken up into 6 parts (published as separate episodes).Topics discussed in this part include:Part 3 of 6: Negative Cash FlowCash Flow = Income - ExpensesReduce expenses and produce more incomeLowest Monthly Payment Guarantee™Maximum Cash Flow Guarantee™Strategies to Reduce Monthly Payments with Your LenderStrategies if You Own Other PropertyStrategies When Searching for HomesStrategies When Making OffersStrategies When You Own/Manage PropertiesStrategies to Maximize IncomeThis class was recorded to help real estate investors overcoming the hurdles, challenges and obstacles they face.Watch the video version of this class:https://realestatefinancialplanner.com/overcoming-hurdles-to-real-estate-investing/Additional Classes MentionedThe following are additional classes mentioned in the recordings: How to Improve Cash Flow Workshop - Learn how to reduce expenses and increase income to improve cash flow on your rental properties with this workshop.How to Get Down Payment - Learn more about how to get down payments in this full class on this topic.Financial Mindset and Overcoming Fear - Learn how to get the right financial mindset and overcome fear in this special class on the topic.Real Estate Investor Financing - Learn about how to finance investment properties in this special class updated during COVID-19. Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Atlanta real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Sep 2, 202217 min

Ep 14Overcoming Hurdles to Real Estate Investing - Part 2 of 6: Down Payments

Most real estate investors in Atlanta, Georgia face similar challenges, hurdles and obstacles:Where do I get my next down payment from?How do I overcome negative cash flow or improve the cash flow I have?How do I qualify for the best loans?How do I find what I'm missing (deals, dream team, partners, tenants)?How do I commit to achieving my real estate goals, get the courage to act despite fear, gain the capabilities I need or eliminate fears?This class is broken up into 6 parts (published as separate episodes).Topics discussed in this part include:Part 2 of 6: Down PaymentsStrategies to reduce the need for down payments and strategies to produce down payments, closing costs and reservesHow to reduce the need for down paymentsNo Down Payment LoansCreative FinancingPlus these sources of down payments:"Investment Cards" (aka Credit Cards)Security DepositMaintenance ReservesProperty equity (sell, refi, pledge)Depreciation (and other delayed taxes/refunds)Retirement AccountFamily Members (Legacy Nomad™ or Nomad by Proxy™)Sell stuff you don’t need or wantSavingPartneringRents (including House Hacking)Lease-Option FeesThis class was recorded to help real estate investors overcoming the hurdles, challenges and obstacles they face.Watch the video version of this class:https://realestatefinancialplanner.com/overcoming-hurdles-to-real-estate-investing/Additional Classes MentionedThe following are additional classes mentioned in the recordings: How to Improve Cash Flow Workshop - Learn how to reduce expenses and increase income to improve cash flow on your rental properties with this workshop.How to Get Down Payment - Learn more about how to get down payments in this full class on this topic.Financial Mindset and Overcoming Fear - Learn how to get the right financial mindset and overcome fear in this special class on the topic.Real Estate Investor Financing - Learn about how to finance investment properties in this special class updated during COVID-19. Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Atlanta real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Aug 26, 202224 min

Ep 13Overcoming Hurdles to Real Estate Investing - Part 1 of 6: Introduction

Most real estate investors in Atlanta, Georgia face similar challenges, hurdles and obstacles:Where do I get my next down payment from?How do I overcome negative cash flow or improve the cash flow I have?How do I qualify for the best loans?How do I find what I'm missing (deals, dream team, partners, tenants)?How do I commit to achieving my real estate goals, get the courage to act despite fear, gain the capabilities I need or eliminate fears?This class is broken up into 6 parts (published as separate episodes).Topics discussed include:Part 1 of 6: IntroductionWhat's preventing you from achieving your real estate goals? For this class, I break it down into 5 major categoriesComing up with Down Payments (including closing costs and reserves)Overcoming Negative Cash FlowQualifying for LoansFinding What's MissingInner GameMany of these topics have been their own 2-hour classes by themselves (and I'm sure I'll revisit them in the future)Riddle of the farmer, chicken, bag of grain and fox: sometimes the solution to your challenges are not linear or obviousOften times there is more than one solution/challengeWill these solutions work for me?Part 2 of 6: Down PaymentsStrategies to reduce the need for down payments and strategies to produce down payments, closing costs and reservesHow to reduce the need for down paymentsNo Down Payment LoansCreative FinancingPlus these sources of down payments:"Investment Cards" (aka Credit Cards)Security DepositMaintenance ReservesProperty equity (sell, refi, pledge)Depreciation (and other delayed taxes/refunds)Retirement AccountFamily Members (Legacy Nomad™ or Nomad by Proxy™)Sell stuff you don’t need or wantSavingPartneringRents (including House Hacking)Lease-Option FeesPart 3 of 6: Negative Cash FlowCash Flow = Income - ExpensesReduce expenses and produce more incomeLowest Monthly Payment Guarantee™Maximum Cash Flow Guarantee™Strategies to Reduce Monthly Payments with Your LenderStrategies if You Own Other PropertyStrategies When Searching for HomesStrategies When Making OffersStrategies When You Own/Manage PropertiesStrategies to Maximize IncomePart 4 of 6: Qualifying for LoansOvercoming Income Challenges (and Debt-To-Income) to Qualify for LoansOvercoming Credit Challenges to Qualify for LoansOvercoming Loan Spot Limitations for Getting LoansPart 5 of 6: Finding What You're MissingFinding DealsBuilding a Dream Team to Support YouFinding PartnersFinding TenantsPart 6 of 6: Inner GameMaking a Commitment to Being SuccessfulFinding Courage to Follow Through on Your CommitmentBuilding the Skills and Capabilities to Be Successful as a Real Estate InvestorOvercoming FearThis class was recorded to help real estate investors overcoming the hurdles, challenges and obstacles they face.Watch the video version of this class:https://realestatefinancialplanner.com/overcoming-hurdles-to-real-estate-investing/Additional Classes MentionedThe following are additional classes mentioned in the recordings: How to Improve Cash Flow Workshop - Learn how to reduce expenses and increase income to improve cash flow on your rental properties with this workshop.How to Get Down Payment - Learn more about how to get down payments in this full class on this topic.Financial Mindset and Overcoming Fear - Learn how to get the right financial mindset and overcome fear in this special class on the topic.Real Estate Investor Financing - Learn about how to finance investment properties in this special class updated during COVID-19. Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Atlanta real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Aug 19, 202211 min

Ep 12Rent and Price Resiliency for Real Estate Investors

How prepared are you for a drop in rent in Atlanta, Georgia? How prepared are you for a drop in property values (price) in Atlanta, Georgia? Rent Resiliency™ measures how much rent can drop before you have negative cash flow. Price Resiliency™ measures how much property values (price) can drop before you're upside down, underwater or have negative equity. Learn how to measure and evaluate your individual properties, entire portfolio or entire real estate investing strategy in terms of these measures of risk in this class recording. Topics discussed include: What is resiliency? What is Price Resiliency™? What is Rent Resiliency™? The two flavors of resiliency: dollars and percent. Measuring resiliency on the individual property basis or the entire portfolio Measuring resiliency as a snapshot in time or over time Examples using over-simplified math: What happens when rents go up 10%, down 10% in two different portfolios? What happens when prices go up 10%, down 10% in two different portfolios? Resiliency is largely about leverage Thought experiment: what is more risky... 0% or 10% down payment? The 7 Ways to Measure Risk in Real Estate Investments How much riskier is it... a discussion of offsetting risk measures Examples of interpreting Price Resiliency™ (charts) Examples of interpreting Rent Resiliency™ (more charts) Comparing putting 5%, 20%, 25% or 100% down - how risky are they compared to each other? Evaluating risk: why 20% resiliency is not twice as good as 10% resiliency Diversification and the role of resilience based on various levels of diversification The counterintuitive nature of risk and reward in real estate investing A brief overview of rent and price resiliency from various Scenarios we discussed in previous classes on: Buy and Hold Real Estate Investing Nomad™ Real Estate Investing Strategy House Hacking Real Estate Investing Strategy and BRRRR Real Estate Investing Strategy An introduction to True Price Resiliency™ and True Rent Resiliency™ and how they differ from their non-"True" counterparts. How Cash Flow from Depreciation™ acts when discussing Rent Resiliency™ An introduction to Vacancy Resilience™, Property Insurance Resilience™, Property Taxes Resilience™, Maintenance Resilience™, Maintenance Resilience™ and Capital Expenses Resilience™ The Price Resilience™ and Rent Resilience™ of James' personal real estate portfolio. Plus much more This class was recorded to help real estate investors better understand how risky the real estate investing strategy they are considering is and how to compare strategies they're considering using 2 (of 7) ways to measure risk: Price Resiliency™ and Rent Resiliency™. Watch the video version of this class:https://realestatefinancialplanner.com/rent-and-price-resiliency-for-real-estate-investors/ Additional Resources The following are additional resources mentioned in the class recording: Rent Resiliency™ - Learn about Rent Resiliency™ and how it is used to measure risk. Price Resiliency™ - Learn about Price Resiliency™ and how it, too, is used to measure risk. Cash Flow Power Meter™ - Learn how to visually see how powerful the cash flow from a property is. Real Estate Partnerships - Learn about the real estate investing strategy of forming real estate partnerships in this special class. Buy and Hold Real Estate Investing - Learn about the buy and hold real estate investing strategy. Nomad™ Real Estate Investing Strategy - Learn how to acquire a portfolio of rental properties with little or nothing down and owner-occupant financing. House Hacking Real Estate Investing Strategy - Learn how to make extra cash flow from properties you're already living in. BRRRR Real Estate Investing Strategy - Learn how to acquire rental properties at a discount... buying properties, rehabbing them, refinancing out all or most of the money you have into the property and then holding it as a rental. Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Atlanta real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Aug 12, 20221h 32m

Ep 11Real Estate Investing Shocks!

Unexpected things while investing in real estate can be shocking! Find out the most common real estate investing shocks in Atlanta, Georgia and how to mitigate and/or elimiate them completely in this special class. Especially helpful for newer real estate investors that are not aware of some of the things that could go wrong while buying, selling and owning properties as a real estate investor in Atlanta. Topics discussed include: What are real estate investing shocks? Dan Sullivan says: If you've got enough money to solve the problem, you don't have the problem. Maybe these shouldn't be shocks... Your Shoe is Untied and How to Deal With Your Real Estate Investing Shocks Reverse Shocks - How Some Shocks Can Be Pleasant Surprises General Mitigation Principles for Dealing with Shocks The Importance of Reserves When Investing in Real Estate The Importance of a Wise Advisor to Guide You The Importance of Studying History for Real Estate Investors The Importance of Having a Backup Plan The Importance of Evaluating Your Risk and Determining Your Personal Comfort Level The Importance of Patience and Managing Your Own Expectations The Importance of Understanding Your Own Circle of Control The Importance of Expected Value Shocks Broken Out By Groups: Before You Buy, Under Contract, Post-Closing, Selling and Extras The Shock of Multiple Competing Offers 10 Tips to Get Offers Accepted In Hot Markets The Shock of Competing Against Cash Offers The Shock of Limited Accessibility to Properties The Shock of Not Having All the Information You Need to Make a Decision The Shock of Changing Interest Rates The Shock of Inspection Issues The Shock of Not Qualifying for Mortgages The Shock of Not Being Able to Get Property Insurance The Shock of Properties Not Appraising The Shock of Title or HOA Issues The Shock of Not Being Able to Get The Rent You Expected Tips on How to Improve Cash Flow The Shock of Undisclosed Issues The Shock of The Seller or Tenant Not Moving Out The Shock of Inadequate Property Insurance The Shock of Price and Rent Drops The Shock of HOA Restrictions Limiting What You Can Do With Your Property The Shock of Your Loan Being Called Due (Creative Financing and Asset Protection) Due on Sale and Due on Transfer Laws The Shock of Not Receiving Offers The Shock of Buyer Backing Out The Shock of Conditional Transaction Chains The Shock of 1031 Exchange Issues Plus much more This class was recorded to help real estate investors learn about possible unexpected shocks while investing in real estate along with some tips for mitigating and/or completely eliminating these shocks. Watch the video version of this class and download the How to Improve Cash Flow handout:https://realestatefinancialplanner.com/real-estate-investing-shocks/ Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Atlanta real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Aug 5, 20221h 42m

Ep 10Marketing to Find Off-Market Deals

Learn how to find off-market deals in Atlanta, Georgia. Especially helpful to find creative financing deals and fixer upper properties using marketing and other strategies. Topics discussed include: How real estate investors find deals from The Millionaire Real Estate Investor book by Gary Keller et al Why Motivated Sellers? Creative Transactions and Fixer Upper Properties. Where are we in the Real Estate Investor Daily Checklist? 1-Step versus 2-Step Marketing The Importance of Being on the Right Side of the Desk Answering Service Questions and how to make an offer on the first call (to your answering service) How Much to Spend on Marketing Tests? Marketing Beliefs Sifting and Sorting to find the best deals Staying out of the Feast and Famine cycle Looking inside and outside the industry for the best marketing ideas Marketing Modeling Spreadsheet (download available) Target Profit Goals and Metrics Motivated Sellers for Lazy and Poor Folks Lazy Marketing Methods for those with more money than time to find deals Poor Marketing Methods for those with more time to invest in finding deals than money Dan Kennedy's 3 Ms of Marketing: Market, Message and Media Market and info of the best market to pursue Motivated Seller Marketing Headlines (the list) Alternative Marketing Headlines Market to Message Match The importance of making multiple contacts and following up Credibility Packet and Testimonials (downloadable sample available) Commit to Improve Your Response Rate In All Your Marketing Success Ratios: how much work to get a deal from a variety of sources Testing Versus Buying Tested Marketing Sample Elevator Speech Sample Real Estate Investor Business Card (including a special twist used for raising private money) Sample Bandit Signs Adapting to buying from motivated sellers in hot markets (what changes) Why direct mail? Pros and cons. Defining your farm area for direct mail. Mailing List Selection Criteria Mailing List Sources Mailing List Hygiene Direct Mail Marketing Messages (including a number of sample letters and postcards) Direct Mail Marketing Media to use to find deals What name should you use on your marketing? What phone numbers, website, email address and return mailing address should you use on your marketing? Mailing Services Plus much more This class was recorded to help real estate investors learn how to market to find off-market deals for creative financing and fixer uppers. Watch the video version of this class and download the handouts from the live in-person version:https://realestatefinancialplanner.com/marketing-to-find-off-market-deals/ Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Atlanta real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Jul 29, 20221h 53m

Ep 9Real Estate Partnerships

A deep-dive into real estate partnerships including the 3 roles: deal maker/syndicator, money partner and loan partner in Atlanta, Georgia. Includes a qualitative discussion of what real estate partnerships are and how to do them plus quantitative, numbers-based discussions showing how each partnership role might perform toward a goal of achieving financial independence. Check out our real estate partnerships (and other real estate investing strategies) for Atlanta, Georgia:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/model/GA/Atlanta/ Topics discussed include the following for each partnership role: Money, credit and skills required The style of this strategy (investor/entrepreneurial) The stability and scalability of this strategy What is your risk exposure and profit speed doing this strategy Finding and analyzing deals including any direct marketing suggestions The best real estate market conditions for this strategy How accessible and available are properties for this strategy Whether you can do this strategy with a retirement account This class was recorded to give investors a solid overview of real estate partnerships and how they compare to other strategies like traditional buy and hold, Nomad™, house hacking, BRRRR, flipping properties and creative financing. Watch the video version of this class and download the handouts from the live in-person version: https://realestatefinancialplanner.com/real-estate-partnerships-class/ Additional Resources The following are additional resources mentioned in the class recording: Everything You Learned About Deal Analysis Is Wrong - Learn about the importance of accounting for reserves when analyzing real estate deals in this special class. Return Quadrants - Learn about James Orr's Return Quadrants for better understanding of how real estate investments make money and how much. Real Estate Financial Modeling for 300 Cities - See how buy and hold might perform for properties in your local real estate market and see our modeling for implementing a variety of real estate investing strategies using city-specific numbers for over 300 cities. Real Estate Financial Planner™ Podcast - Check out the Real Estate Financial Planner™ Podcast to learn more about Norm and Norma (featured in this episode) and their journey to achieve financial independence. Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Atlanta real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Jul 22, 20221h 46m

Ep 8Creative Financing and Real Estate Entrepreneurship

A deep-dive into creative financing strategies like owner financing, wrap financing, subject to, lease-options, lease-purchases, rent to own, lease to own, agreement for deed, contract for deed and loan assumptions in Atlanta, Georgia. Includes a qualitative class discussing what the creative financing strategies are and how to do them plus quantitative, numbers-based discussions showing how creative financing strategies perform toward a goal of achieving financial independence. Check out our creative financing modeling (and other real estate investing strategies) for Atlanta, Georgia:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/model/GA/Atlanta/ Topics discussed include: Money, credit and skills required The style of this strategy (investor/entrepreneurial) The stability and scalability of this strategy What is your risk exposure and profit speed doing this strategy Finding and analyzing deals including any direct marketing suggestions The best real estate market conditions for this strategy How accessible and available are properties for this strategy Whether you can do this strategy with a retirement account This class was recorded to give investors a solid overview of creative financing real estate investing strategies and how they compares to other strategies like traditional buy and hold, Nomad™, house hacking, BRRRR and flipping properties. Watch the video version of this class and download the handouts from the live in-person version: https://realestatefinancialplanner.com/creative-financing-and-real-estate-entrepreneurship/ Additional Resources The following are additional resources mentioned in the class recording: Return Quadrants - Learn about James Orr's Return Quadrants for better understanding of how real estate investments make money and how much. The Ultimate Financial Independence Retire Early Budget - A class and downloadable spreadsheet for creating your own Ultimate FIRE Budget. Real Estate Financial Modeling for 300 Cities - See how buy and hold might perform for properties in your local real estate market and see our modeling for implementing a variety of real estate investing strategies using city-specific numbers for over 300 cities. Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Atlanta real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Jul 15, 20221h 52m

Ep 7Quick Turn and Flipping Properties

A deep dive into the flipping properties strategy in Atlanta, Georgia. Includes a qualitative class discussing what the quick turn and flipping properties strategy is and how to do it plus quantitative, numbers-based discussions showing how the strategy performs toward a goal of achieving financial independence. Check out our flipping properties modeling (and other real estate investing strategies) for Atlanta, Georgia:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/model/GA/Atlanta/ Topics discussed include: Money, credit and skills required The style of this strategy (investor/entrepreneurial) The stability and scalability of this strategy What is your risk exposure and profit speed doing this strategy Finding and analyzing deals including any direct marketing suggestions The best real estate market conditions for this strategy How accessible and available are properties for this strategy Whether you can do this strategy with a retirement account This class was recorded to give investors a solid overview of the flipping properties real estate investing strategy and how it compares to other strategies like traditional buy and hold, Nomad™, house hacking and BRRRR. Watch the video version of this class and download the handouts from the live in-person version: https://realestatefinancialplanner.com/quick-turn-and-flipping-properties/ Additional Resources The following are additional resources mentioned in the class recording: Return Quadrants - Learn about James Orr's Return Quadrants for better understanding of how real estate investments make money and how much. Real Estate Financial Modeling for 300 Cities - See how buy and hold might perform for properties in your local real estate market and see our modeling for implementing a variety of real estate investing strategies using city-specific numbers for over 300 cities. Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Atlanta real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Jul 8, 20221h 30m

Ep 6BRRRR Real Estate Investing Strategy

A deep dive into the Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refi and Repeat (BRRRR) strategy in Atlanta, Georgia. Includes a qualitative class discussing what the BRRRR strategy is and how to do it plus quantitative, numbers-based discussions showing how the strategy performs toward a goal of achieving financial independence. Check out our BRRRR modeling (and other real estate investing strategies) for Atlanta, Georgia:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/model/GA/Atlanta/ Topics discussed include: Money, credit and skills required The style of this strategy (investor/entrepreneurial) The stability and scalability of this strategy What is your risk exposure and profit speed doing this strategy Finding and analyzing deals including any direct marketing suggestions The best real estate market conditions for this strategy How accessible and available are properties for this strategy Whether you can do this strategy with a retirement account This class was recorded to give investors a solid overview of the BRRRR real estate investing strategy and how it compares to other strategies like traditional buy and hold, Nomad™ and house hacking. Watch the video version of this class and download the handouts from the live in-person version: https://realestatefinancialplanner.com/brrrr-real-estate-investing-strategy/ Additional Resources The following are additional resources mentioned in the class recording: Return Quadrants - Learn about James Orr's Return Quadrants for better understanding of how real estate investments make money and how much. Real Estate Financial Modeling for 300 Cities - See how buy and hold might perform for properties in your local real estate market and see our modeling for implementing a variety of real estate investing strategies using city-specific numbers for over 300 cities. Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Atlanta real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Jul 1, 20221h 18m

Ep 5House Hacking Real Estate Investing Strategy

A deep dive into the strategy of house hacking in Atlanta, Georgia. Includes a qualitative class discussing what the house hacking strategy is and how to do it plus quantitative, numbers-based discussions showing how the strategy performs toward a goal of achieving financial independence. Check out our house hacking modeling (and other real estate investing strategies) for Atlanta, Georgia:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/model/GA/Atlanta/ Topics discussed include: Money, credit and skills required The style of this strategy (investor/entrepreneurial) The stability and scalability of this strategy What is your risk exposure and profit speed doing this strategy Finding and analyzing deals including any direct marketing suggestions The best real estate market conditions for this strategy How accessible and available are properties for this strategy Whether you can do this strategy with a retirement account We discuss both long-term tenants and short-term tenants (like vacation rentals). This was a live class recorded to give investors a solid overview of the house hacking real estate investing strategy including traditional house hacking, Nomad™ with House Hacking, house hacking with short-term rentals, and house hacking with traditional buy & hold. Watch the video version of this class and download the handouts from the live in-person version: https://realestatefinancialplanner.com/house-hacking-real-estate-investing-strategy/ Additional Resources The following are additional resources mentioned in the class recording: Return Quadrants - Learn about James Orr's Return Quadrants for better understanding of how real estate investments make money and how much. Real Estate Financial Modeling for 300 Cities - See how buy and hold might perform for properties in your local real estate market and see our modeling for implementing a variety of real estate investing strategies using city-specific numbers for over 300 cities. Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Atlanta real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Jun 24, 20221h 54m

Ep 4Nomad™ Real Estate Investing Strategy

A deep dive into the strategy of buying rental properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy in Atlanta, Georgia. Includes a qualitative class discussing what the Nomad™ strategy is and how to do it plus quantitative, numbers-based discussions showing how the strategy performs toward a goal of achieving financial independence. Check out our Nomad™ modeling (and other real estate investing strategies) for Atlanta, Georgia:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/model/GA/Atlanta/ Topics discussed include: Money, credit and skills required The style of this strategy (investor/entrepreneurial) The stability and scalability of this strategy What is your risk exposure and profit speed doing this strategy Finding and analyzing deals including any direct marketing suggestions The best real estate market conditions for this strategy How accessible and available are properties for this strategy Whether you can do this strategy with a retirement account We discuss both long-term tenants and short-term tenants (like vacation rentals). This was a live class recorded to give investors a solid overview of the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy including traditional Nomad™, Fixer Upper Nomad™, Nomad™ by Proxy, Nomad™ to Short-Term Rental, Nomad™ with House Hacking, Nomad™ with Lease-Option Exit and The Ultimate Real Estate Agent Retirement Plan. Watch the video version of this class and download the handouts from the live in-person version: https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/nomad-real-estate-investing-strategy/ Additional Resources The following are additional resources mentioned in the class recording: How to Acquire a Multi-Million Dollar Real Estate Portfolio Starting with Just $3,000 - A series of classes and book James wrote about using the Nomad™ with Lease-Option strategy to do Nomad™ with very limited down payments. Return Quadrants - Learn about James Orr's Return Quadrants for better understanding of how real estate investments make money and how much. The Ultimate Financial Independence Retire Early Budget - A class and downloadable spreadsheet for creating your own Ultimate FIRE Budget. Real Estate Financial Modeling for 300 Cities - See how buy and hold might perform for properties in your local real estate market and see our modeling for implementing a variety of real estate investing strategies using city-specific numbers for over 300 cities. Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Atlanta real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Jun 17, 20221h 44m

Ep 3Buy and Hold Real Estate Investing

A deep dive into the strategy of buying income producing rental properties to buy, hold and rent out in Atlanta, Georgia.Includes a qualitative class discussing what the strategy is and how to do it plus quantitative, numbers-based discussions showing how the strategy performs toward a goal of achieving financial independence.Check out our buy and hold modeling (and other real estate investing strategies) for Atlanta, Georgia:https://realestatefinancialplanner.com/model/GA/Atlanta/Topics discussed include:Money, credit and skills requiredThe style of this strategy (investor/entrepreneurial)The stability and scalability of this strategyWhat is your risk exposure and profit speed doing this strategyFinding and analyzing deals including any direct marketing suggestionsThe best real estate market conditions for this strategyHow accessible and available are properties for this strategyWhether you can do this strategy with a retirement accountWe discuss both long-term tenants and short-term tenants (like vacation rentals).This was a live class recorded to give investors a solid overview of the buy and hold real estate investing strategy including short-term rentals.Watch the video version of this class and download the handouts from the live in-person version:https://realestatefinancialplanner.com/buy-and-hold-real-estate-investing/Additional ResourcesThe following are additional resources mentioned in the class recording:Cash Flow Versus Appreciation - Recording of class on achieving financial independence when you find yourself in a "cash flow" real estate market versus an "appreciation" real estate market.Real Estate Investor FIRE - Recording of a class on achieving financial independence for real estate investors.Return Quadrants - Learn about James Orr's Return Quadrants for better understanding of how real estate investments make money and how much.Real Estate Financial Modeling for 300 Cities - See how buy and hold might perform for properties in your local real estate market and see our modeling for implementing a variety of real estate investing strategies using city-specific numbers for over 300 cities. Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Atlanta real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Jun 10, 20221h 46m

Ep 2Real Estate Investing Strategies

James walks you through all the different real estate investing strategies available to real estate investors and real estate entrepreneurs in Atlanta, Georgia.This was a live class recorded to give investors a solid qualitative overview of all the different real estate investing strategies.Watch the video version of this class and download the handouts from the live in-person version:https://realestatefinancialplanner.com/real-estate-investing-strategies-class/Additional ResourcesThe following are additional resources mentioned in the class recording:How to Acquire a Multi-Million Dollar Real Estate Portfolio Starting with Just $3,000 - Recording of class on using the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy with lease-option exits to virtually eliminate the need for down payments when investing.How to Sell Your Home in 5 Days - Book by Bill Effros about using the auction strategy to sell your home in 5 days.Is Nomad™ Dead? - Recording of class about how Nomad™ has changed from when we first started teaching it when home prices were lower and price-to-rent ratios were more favorable.WARNING: The Dangers and Risks of Real Estate Investing - Recording of class about the dangers and risks when investing in real estate and how to overcome or mitigate each one.Creative Financing - Information about creative financing for real estate investors. Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Atlanta real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Jun 3, 20222h 7m

Ep 1An Intro to Buy and Hold Real Estate Deal Analysis

James walks you through all the inputs for the rental property calculator, The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™, for analyzing cash flow on buy and hold properties in Atlanta, Georgia.This was a live class recorded for buy and hold real estate investors.Watch the video version of this class and download the handouts from the live in-person version:https://realestatefinancialplanner.com/an-intro-to-buy-and-hold-real-estate-deal-analysis/Additional ResourcesThe following are additional resources mentioned in the class recording:Establishing Your Buying Criteria Workshop - Recording of workshop on how to establish your own personal buying criteria.The Ultimate Guide to Private Mortgage Insurance - Recording of class about private mortgage insurance for real estate investors.The Ultimate Guide to Rent Comps - Recording of class about how to determine rent comps for buy and hold real estate investors.8 Money Saving, Risk Reducing Real Estate Investor Insurance Tips - Recording of class about optimizing property insurance for real estate investors.Real Estate Investor Financing Classes - A list of recordings of classes about financing for real estate investors.The Ultimate Guide to CapEx on Rental Property - Recording of class about capital expenses (CapEx) for real estate investors plus download the basic and advanced CapEx spreadsheets.Everything You Learned About Deal Analysis is Wrong - ROIQ+R™ - Recording of class about why everything you learned about deal analysis is wrong and how to do it correctly. Includes an introduction to the Return Quadrants™ with reserves. Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Atlanta real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

May 20, 20222h 6m