Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast

It's time to go back to the basics of real estate investing - for buy & hold investors. This is part 2 of a 7 part series on how to build a portfolio of rental properties that feed you for life. Real estate investing has proven to be the #1 wealth builder in history. Battles over land have existed for as long as we've had the ability to record events. Thanks to U.S. law, we don't have to fight for property anymore. We just have to know how to buy it right, leverage it and earn cash flow from it. www.RealWealthShow.com

It's time to go back to the basics of real estate investing - for buy & hold investors. This is part 1 of a 7 part series on how to build a portfolio of rental properties that feed you for life. It's been a long time since I talked about the fundamentals of real estate investing. Real estate investing has proven to be the #1 wealth builder in history. In fact, well-located property has been the desire of wealthy families and business owners for centuries. Battles over land have existed for as long as we've had the ability to record events. Thanks to U.S. law, we don't have to fight for property anymore. We just have to know how to buy it right, leverage it and earn cash flow from it. www.RealWealthShow.com

What's it like to work with Real Wealth Network? We hear from our Columbus, Ohio, affiliate in this podcast about his experience with our network, our employees, our members, and our best practices. He pulls back the curtain on the process of finding and rehabbing properties, making them "rent ready" for investors, and how the team effort can benefit everyone involved. Listen for his "fish bowl" analogy on the kind of business environment and relationships we like to create! If you are an investor looking for fully renovated, cash-flowing rental property, join the network at www.realwealthnetwork.com for more information on the best markets and the best teams in those markets. If you are a turnkey rental provider and would like to work with Real Wealth Network, please email Tim Horvath at Real Wealth Network dot com.

Some people start with just one rental property. Others dive in and buy dozens, all at once! Our guest today had some real set backs in Chicago, but that didn't stop her from continuing to build her rental portfolio. Lots to learn from this spontaneous interview at Real Wealth Network's East Coast Income Property Showcase in Tampa on Feb 9, 2019. www.RealWealthShow.com

13 of the nation's best Turnkey Rental Property Providers are gathered together in Tampa, Florida to share best practices and to increase the quality of their product and service. In this podcast, we'll find out the key take-aways from this break through event. If you are a turnkey rental provider and would like to be a part of our network, reach out to Tim Horvath at Real Wealth Network dot com. If you are an investor looking for fully renovated, cash flowing rental property, join the network at www.RealWealthNetwork.com for more information on best markets and best teams in those markets.

Preventing family squabbles over an inheritance may be next to impossible, but there's plenty you can do ahead of time to minimize the disagreements. Today, I welcome estate planning attorney Jules Haas who has some advice for those bequeathing their assets, and for those inheriting them. www.RealWealthShow.com

Rent growth came to a halt in September at a national level, according to RentCafe, marking the first period of negative growth M-o-M since February. However, the $1,412 national average is still 3% higher than this time last year. As landlords, should we be concerned? On today's show, we'll look at where rents are headed in 2019 and beyond. Are we overbuilt at the high end? Where is the most demand? Should we be concerned about an economic slowdown? Our guest today, Doug Ressler, is Senior Analyst and Director of Business Intelligence at Yardi Matrix, and RENTCafé.com is a nationwide apartment search website and a part of Yardi. The website provides research, insights, and in-depth analysis of the real estate market. www.RealWealthShow.com

Rich Fettke, my Co-CEO at Real Wealth Network, joins us today to share highlights from his Focused Investor talk at our 2019 Kick Off Event. Links for downloading the Life Balance Wheel and the full Focused Investor presentation can be found in the blog for this podcast at: www.RealWealthShow.com

We've got some exciting news regarding our Costa Rica Spa Retreat and Residential Community that I can't wait to share with you today. You may have heard that about two years ago, we raised almost $5M to acquire 800 acres of fertile land near the fastest growing city in Costa Rica. And you may be wondering whatever happened to it. In short, we got our entitlements very quickly, and were able to start Phase II earlier this year with another $4M raise. Just this week, we sealed the deal with a big time Wall Street investor who plans to fund the entire spa resort for Phase III! So if you were hoping to get involved with this syndication, the time is now - before it is fully funded by the big money boys. Please note, this particular investment allows only accredited investors, per SEC rules. Though we sure wish we could open it up to the many people who have expressed interest. www.RealWealthCrowd.com

While I've been a huge fan of single family rental property for years, there are some advantages to multi-family and commercial property. So I'm very happy to announce our new team member, Adam Whitmire, who will be assisting our listeners and members with finding commercial properties nationwide. On today's show, we'll discuss some of the major differences between SFR investments vs commercial real estate. And which asset class might make more sense for you. www.RealWealthShow.com

It's that time again when economists announce their forecasts for the coming year, and get to be held accountable for last year's predictions. On today's Real Wealth Show, Fannie Mae Chief Economist Doug Duncan will share whether his 2018 Economic Forecasting was accurate, and what he expects for 2019. www.RealWealthShow.com

The Millennial generation is the largest population group today, and GenZ is the large generation right behind them. These are your future tenants so you better be able to speak their language. And their language is communicated largely on their iPhones. It's never too late to get with the times. In fact, old dogs better learn new tricks or they won't be getting new tenants. Our guest today specializes in helping busy real estate and property investors manage their real estate portfolios through the use of technological breakthroughs. Linda Liberator is the founder and president of My Landlord Helper, a unique virtual assistant solution for DIY real estate investors. She claimed she can turn landlording headaches into happiness! www.RealWealthShow.com

Interest rates have been on the rise all year, and real estate sales have slowed down. Is there a correlation? My guest today has been helping clients over the last 20 years with their investments, mortgages and insurance needs. Debbie Boyd is CEO of DLB Financial Services, and has also hosted a radio show on the topic for over a decade, Money Strategies with Debbie. www.RealWealthShow.com

Are you concerned about the volatile stock market? Wondering if it's time to buy or sell? Our guest today, John Grace, founded Investor's Advantage Corporation in 1979 in Westlake Village, California. He prides himself on not taking the same old Investment Approach as many companies in the "Financial Planning" industry. Instead, his company performs independent research as one of the cornerstones of their Investment Strategy so that investors can see the larger picture to make appropriate and informed decisions. www.RealWealthShow.com

Recent fires in California are a reminder for everyone to make sure you have the right insurance in place. United Policyholders (UP) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) whose mission is to be a trustworthy and useful information resource and a respected voice for consumers of all types of insurance in all 50 states. We don't take money from insurance companies. We give you the straight scoop. Guide you on buying insurance and navigating claims. Fight for your rights. www.RealWealthShow.com

Rich and Kathy Fettke wish you a very happy Thanksgiving! In this episode we discuss some of the many things we are thankful for and some of our plans for the coming year. www.RealWealthShow.com

Live update with Kathy Fettke and her daughter Karina and the best way to help fire victims. www.RealWealthShow.com

These past few years, real estate media headlines have been filled with a word that is probably familiar to most investors: syndications, and its cousin, crowdfunding. While syndications have been around for decades, crowdfunding is a more recent phenomenon, introduced by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act in 2012. Both syndications and crowdfunding are a way for companies to raise private money for their projects, while offering investors a way to passively participate in deals they might not be a able to do on their own. With so much money flowing, it's become increasingly important that you know what you're doing, so you don't lose your money (or worse, someone else's!) I have been to many events lately where I've met brand new investors who are now syndicating deals. One man had only been investing in real estate for 3 years and had already raised over $8 million for his latest multifamily project. He was just about to syndicate another one and asked if we could partner. When I asked a few basic questions about the pro forma, it became very clear that he was only using "blue sky" projections. He clearly has not looked at history to see that rents never rise forever, as nice as it looks on paper. He also hadn't accounted for rising property taxes and interest rates, that would dramatically affect NOI. It's vitally important for the syndicator and investors to keep in mind that we are at the late stage of this real estate cycle. The massive growth we've seen in real estate over the past 10 years won't likely be the same over the next 10 years. Pro-formas need to reflect that. Hunter Thompson is the Managing Principal of Cash Flow Connections a private equity firm that has helped more than 250 accredited investors diversify into recession-resistant real estate. Find out: What Major Questions Investors Should Ask When Conducting Due Diligence on any Passive Real Estate Investment Why the Loan of a CRE Investment Deserves a TON of Attention What Causes CRE Investments to Go Wrong and What You Can Do About It How to Underwrite Opportunities For Achievable Results www.RealWealthShow.com

Rich and I were evacuated today. We are sitting in a cafe in Venice, wondering if we have a home. Here's how we prepared. www.RealWealthShow.com

Thousands of investors are flocking to multifamily investments in search of high cash flow and high profits from increased rents. While some investors are net-sellers, putting all their holdings on the market for sale at top dollar. Is it a buyer's market or a seller's market? The answer is, as always, which market? Our guest today is invested in many cities across the nation and has his finger on the pulse of the multifamily industry. Robert Bollhoffer is Managing Principal of 29th Street Capital (Real Estate Investments) based in Chicago. www.RealWealthShow.com

Investors, flippers, landlords and real-estate developers, listen up! The opportunity of a lifetime - the one you've been waiting for - is here! You have the chance to make a lot of money, and pay no capital gains tax on that money, if you invest in and improve certain select neighborhoods! And there are nearly 8,000 of these areas in the U.S.., plus all of Puerto Rico. www.RealWealthShow.com

Ever wondered how to better motivate your kids? Or your employees? Or your spouse? Or maybe you just want to have a deeper connection with your loved ones, and get a long much better with others. If so, you are about to learn a very powerful secret that can transform relationships. I'm Kathy Fettke and welcome to the Real Wealth Show! We are going to get some life changing tips from one of America's top coaches today - that will surely make you a better business owner, investor, negotiator, parent, friend and spouse. Cynthia Loy Darst is a Master Certified Coach, and was actually my husband Rich Fettke's very first coach. And very first coach trainer back when he was getting certified. And while everyone really should have a personal coach, wouldn't it be cool if we could learn to also coach ourselves? Cynthia's new book, Meet Your Inside Team, How to turn Internal Conflict into Clarity and Move Forward With Your Life may help us do just that. And I'm so excited to share it with you! www.RealWealthShow.com

No one wants to get sued, but if you plan to build a real estate empire, the question is not so much 'if' but 'when.' At least according to our guest exert today. Scott Royal Smith is a real estate investor and asset protection attorney in Austin, TX. He graduated from Albany Law School and began his career in high-stakes corporate litigation. It was then he learned the key secret he now uses to defeat lawsuits: that they are a business. Through his defense work, he targets defeating lawsuits before they are even filed by making sure the business part of a lawsuit no longer makes financial sense for a plaintiff to proceed. Scott founded Royal Legal Solutions to offer tax, business, and legal strategies to real estate investors. He has spent the past 8 years of his career diving through case law, reading the ever-changing tax code, and analyzing real estate investment so that you don't have to. He works with clients all over the United States and Canada who want to grow their businesses and protect their hard-earned assets. For reasons only he may know, he gets a particular thrill out of sharing the secrets he studied and worked very hard to learn with ordinary investors. He is a regular expert contributor to BiggerPockets.com and other real investment communities, and is currently writing an eBook on asset protection strategies to help educate the public. If you text "ebook" to (512) 607-9848 you will receive a free ebook from Scott! www.RealWealthShow.com

How do you go from full-time techie to professional real estate investor? I know we've got a lot of Silicon Valley listeners, and I know how hard you work - sometimes 80 hours a week. I don't know how you do that, by the way! And unfortunately, even with all those hours with very high pay, many people are still struggling to get by day to day financially, since the cost of living in the San Francisco Bay Area is so high. So how do you get out of the rat race? Our guest today did it and is here to tell us how. JC Castillo, welcome! You can join us at NorCal's AIN's event by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/events/261798161132167/ www.RealWealthShow.com

With home prices on the rise and politics not to everyone's taste, many Americans are looking to buy land overseas. But what should they know before they pull out their wallets? Our guest today is an expert in global real estate, in acquisitions, development, and project management. Scott Stay is president and CEO of CM&D, with 25 years of experience developing and managing over $23 billion in projects in hospitality, residential mid-rises, single family master plan subdivision, student housing, hotels, commercial retail and industrial campuses. He's also the design and construction manager of our project in Costa Rica. www.RealWealthCrowd.com www.RealWealthShow.com