Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast

Today we're going to talk about how one of our Real Wealth Network employees is living the dream of "real wealth" on a budget. 10 years ago we put out an ad on Craigslist for a receptionist. It was 2009, smack dab in the middle of the Global Financial Crisis. Not too many real estate companies were hiring at that time, but Real Wealth Network was booming. The unemployment rate was massive, so we had thousands of applicants for the receptionist position. I was so overwhelmed I just asked people to show up at our next event to meet in person. Only 3 people showed up and Maggie Pike was one of them. She has been with us ever since in many roles, from receptionist, to event planner, to my assistant, to Director of our Real Wealth Academy, and now as our Director of Syndications. And, as of Saturday, she is now Mrs. McKinnie. Maggie and her new husband Marc are building a real estate portfolio while living their dream of traveling the world. They are such an inspiration, I decided to interview them for this week's Real Wealth Show. Enjoy! www.RealWealthShow.com

Buying your first rental property may seem like a monumental task. You have to work outside your comfort zone, to try something new and learn as you go. It's even more difficult if your first properties are out-of-state. So what does it take to pull the trigger on a plan to buy rentals many miles from where you live? How do you manage your properties if you don't live nearby? How do you protect yourself from bad tenants? How do you deal with local issues like storms and flooding? What kind of insurance and back-up reserves should you have for unexpected events? Our guest today is based in California. He took took the leap and has become a long-distance landlord with properties in four different markets. He's here to share his story and some of the things that he's learned. It's a great way to help potential investors make that first move, so let's find out how it's going for Alek Mukherji and his portfolio of single-family rentals. www.RealWealthShow.com

What were you doing during the 2008 financial meltdown? Perhaps you weren't invested in real estate so you weren't affected. Or maybe you got started buying real estate right after the crash and took advantage of record low home prices due to all the foreclosures. Or maybe you got hit hard like millions of Americans, handing the keys to your property back to the bank. Either way, it's important that we don't forget what happened just 10 years ago. Just like me, today's guest was in mortgage lending during the financial crisis. She had helped her family invest in homes in her own name and when they couldn't pay during the crisis she was hit really hard, and just like me, she learned some tough lessons. But after the crisis she became a realtor because she knew how to do short sales and she became very successful at that. During this time she was helping her relatives Craig and Arlene Turner invest in a duplex in Stockton, and they told her to listen to the Real Wealth Show. Now, she's been investing her realtor income through Real Wealth Network for the past four years and has learned a lot of lessons but considers it all a blessing. So let's find out the ups and down of her journey. www.RealWealthShow.com

There's been a lot of headline news about Detroit, specifically that you can buy a home there for $1,000. The Detroit Land Bank Authority is trying to put run-down and vacant properties to productive use. As such, it is now auctioning off thousands of publicly owned properties through its public platform Auction— and the bidding starts at $1,000. To put that price into context, as of June 2019, the median home price in the Detroit metro area is $163,100. And as of April 2019, the city's median household income is $30,344. So is this a good idea? I thought it would be a good idea to bring in our Detroit full service property provider /property manager to tell us what's going on. www.RealWealthShow.com

Our guest today was already retired when he found Real Wealth Network. He lives in California and had one rental property in Texas that he was managing himself. That was putting a damper on his fun years so he decided to exchange that one property for three rental homes in Ohio that he doesn't have to manage. What was a burden suddenly became an asset with a handsome cash flow. Find out how he did it on today's episode. You'll also find more information on how to do a 1031 exchange here (link). https://www.realwealthnetwork.com/learn/how-to-do-a-1031-exchange-rules-definitions/ www.RealWealthShow.com

It seems pretty straightforward. You want to make a little extra money, so you put your home up for rent on Airbnb while you're on vacation. But what liabilities do you face in doing so, and how can you protect yourself with one easy phone call? It also seems like a simple process to self-direct your IRA and place your rental property in a checkbook LLC. It's a good way to protect yourself as a landlord, but there are things you must not do if you don't want to put your entire IRA at risk. We'll be discussing these and more on today's show. Eric Nixdorf is one of the few real estate attorneys in the country who specializes in tax law, bankruptcy, and real estate. He's also a real estate broker and an investor himself. It's been a long time since we spoke, and since I love getting free legal advice, I thought I'd invite him back as a guest. Short-term rentals Long-Term rentals Landlord liabilities Airbnb liabilities How to rent your home Airbnb tips for hosts How to Airbnb your home Airbnb safety for landlords Legal tips for Airbnb hosts

Understanding your market is the first place one should start when vetting a real estate deal. If a metro area is not growing, neither will the value of your real estate. Our guest today is a leading, internationally-recognized expert on the topic. John Boyd founded The Boyd Company to help big companies like PepsiCo, Boeing, Hewlett-Packard, and JP Morgan Chase with their corporate site selection. With five decades of experience, he's gained deep knowledge of markets across the nation. He's a popular speaker on topics pertaining to business relocation, the economy, and the direction of new corporate development and jobs. And, he's here with us on the Real Wealth Show! Click here to learn about the best places to buy rental property in 2019 www.RealWealthShow.com

A few years ago, I went on one of Real Wealth Network's real estate tours to look at rental property in Detroit. And on that trip, I was surprised to meet a man who had flown all the way in from Sweden to join us! We have members from all over the world, but meeting a visitor from Sweden was a first for me. After I started talking to Magnus, I realized he was not just on the tour to see a few properties. He was building a full U.S. real estate portfolio. Several years later I saw him at another Real Wealth event and wanted to see how he was doing. He told me he'd learned a lot on his journey -- like the importance of not buying in flood zones, how to do a smooth 1031 exchange and why it's so important to screen tenants carefully. He's planning on joining us at our next event in Cleveland on August 10th, when all 15 property providers from around the country will be joining us. You can get the details here. www.RealWealthShow.com

We've got a real smartie on today's show. Daniel Kraft is a Stanford and Harvard trained physician-scientist, inventor, entrepreneur, and innovator. With over 25 years of experience in clinical practice, biomedical research and healthcare innovation, Kraft has served as Faculty Chair for Medicine at Singularity University since its inception, and founded and is chair of Exponential Medicine, a program that explores convergent, rapidly developing technologies and their potential in biomedicine and healthcare. What does this have to do with real estate investing? Well, as we learn more about how artificial intelligence is being used for healthcare and other technological advancements, there most certainly will be an affect on real estate. If people are living longer, they won't be moving out of their houses as quickly. There may not be as much need for hospitals or assisted living facilities. People also would likely outlive their money. Daniel Kraft has multiple medical device, immunology and stem cell related patents through faculty positions with Stanford University School of Medicine and as clinical faculty for the pediatric bone marrow transplantation service at University of California, San Francisco. www.RealWealthShow.com

Our guest today is 30 years old, and about to get married. Three months ago, he took the big leap from his full-time job and is now a full-time real estate investor and the owner of Shane Adams Real Estate. He has six flips and seven doors under his belt, and is looking to do a lot more. He's here to tell us how he did it. Shane, welcome to the Real Wealth Show! www.RealWealthShow.com

Our guest today probably broke her financial planners advice. Right at retirement age, she took her money out of the market and invested it in cash flowing real estate out of state. Some would call this extremely risky. Real estate investors might say it's a way to secure one's wealth to hard assets during the golden years. Let's see what Irene says, Welcome! www.RealWealthShow.com

On today's show, I interview my sister, Danielle, who's faith has kept her alive and thriving -- even through some of life's greatest challenges. Her perseverance is an inspiration for anyone who's fighting an illness, or having major doubts about their own self worth and happiness. If you are interested in donating to Danielle's cancer treatment, visit: https://www.gofundme.com/help-danielle-live www.RealWealthShow.com

Our guest today spent a lot of time helping other real estate investors get rich. She is a home renovation designer. One day she realized that she was a large reason why properties were selling for higher prices and owners were making a killing, but she was only getting her hourly rate. And that hourly rate was not going to help her and her husband retire in time. So she found a solution. George and Sue realized that being the owner of property was the way they could accelerate the growth of their retirement plans, so they started looking into how they could do it. They began to search the country for the best areas for investing in flips. But then they heard me talk about buy & hold investments on another podcast - and realized that with their busy schedule, this might be a better way. They were nervous because they had owned property in the past, but with poor property management. So before buying anything else, they had a whole lot of questions. And these questions I thought would be really helpful to our audience. Sue and George, welcome!

U.S. long-term mortgage rates fell again this week, marking an entire month of declines. This will likely lead to a robust Spring buying season. For real estate investors, low rates increase cash flow, especially when rents are on the rise. It's a great time for real estate investors to lock in low interest rate loans that increase cash flow, all the while rents are increasing. Our guest today has helped real estate investors since 1997 to get the loans they need to build a robust real estate portfolio. He's not just a loan broker. Aaron Chapman finances about 700 transactions per year for real estate investors and gets to see where they are successful and where they are failing. And he uses that experience to coach others. And he's here with us today on the Real Wealth Show. www.RealWealthShow.com

10,000 baby boomers are turning 65 every day for the next 10 years. How many will be able to actually retire? Baby boomers are defined as the generation born between 1946 and 1964 — in the United States, according to the Pew Research Center. Some reports say only 1/3rd of this population, estimated to be around 70 million people, have enough money saved to get them through what could be 30 more years of life. In fact approximately $1M in investments is what is needed to do that. And a majority of those Boomers have invested their savings in the stock market, which has done very well for them over the past decade. But historically, stocks don't always go up. You don't want to face retirement and suddenly be in the midst of a recession, watching your 30 years of investment wash away overnight - like just 10 years ago. Our guest today found another way. He's been following our "10 properties, 12 year" program and was able to "retire" last year and live off "some" of the rental income and use the balance to pay down the remaining mortgages. He's been on our show before and he's back. Walt, welcome back to the Real Wealth Show! www.RealWealthShow.com

Busy professionals may not have the time to buy, renovate and manage their rental properties. And if they live in expensive metros, they may not be able to find properties that cash flow nearby. This often leaves them no choice but to buy property out-of-state that is already renovated and managed, which is also known as "turnkey" rental property. But does turnkey mean problem free? Unfortunately, it does not. Rental properties are never truly turnkey in the sense that you can just buy them and forget about them because they magically create checks that show up in your mailbox or inbox. Properties are not like stocks. If you buy an Apple stock, and your neighbor buys and Apple stock, you are basically buying the same thing -- maybe just at a different price. With real estate, every single property is different. And therefore, turnkey or not, they all require a buyer's due diligence. Our guest today was in that exact situation. He wanted to build a rental portfolio but couldn't do it locally. So he researched the turnkey model, and created systems that he'll share with us on the Real Wealth Show. www.RealWealthShow.com

Home sales slowed in the second half of 2018, so much so that new home builders in many areas had to offer price reductions and add-on incentives. As you may know, Real Wealth Network partners with experienced developers to build out subdivisions nationwide. We have projects in Reno, Tampa, Park City, and Bozeman. On today's show, we'll hear from 40-year veteran developer, Fred Bates, on how those projects are doing, and whether or not it's still a good time to build new homes. Fred also acts as my advisor. Whenever another developer brings us a project, I first send it to Fred for review. 90% of the time, Fred gives the project a thumbs down because it's too risky, often because it's dependent on too much leverage with tight margins. Let's find out what he looks for in a good deal. You can also meet Fred, along with five rental property providers from seven different markets at www.RealWealthShow.com

So often people ask me where I think the best place to buy rental property is today. So I thought I'd bring on someone who has access to real time information from lots of investors on which areas are cash flowing best, and which areas are appreciating the most. Our guest today is Ben Smith, and you may have heard his name because he hosts most of our weekly webinars . He's been an investor for a couple decades, was a member of Real Wealth Network for many years, and was hired in 2014 as an investment counselor to help other Real Wealth Network members get their questions answered and help them set up a plan. Meet Ben at our upcoming event on May 4/5th! You can register at: www.RealWealthNetwork.com/live-events/

The long-awaited Opportunity Zone Regulations were released on Wednesday, April 17th! But unless you're a seasoned tax attorney, you might not totally understand what's written in those 162 pages. But fret not! Our guest today will help us decipher this secret language of the IRS. Clint Coons is an attorney, real estate investor and is the Manager of Anderson Business Advisors and Law Group. He helps investors and business owners with very high level asset protection and business planning services. He also recorded a webinar for us to better explain this new tax incentive, which you can find on our website at www.RealWealthShow.com. Just log in to the the Investor Portal and look under the Invest Tab under Opportunity Zones for the link to Clint's Webinar, "Setting Up Your Opportunity Zone Fund". And he's here with us today on the Real Wealth Show. Welcome Clint!

Warning, warning! This will be one of my more cautionary shows. So only listen if you want a dose of reality. Or if you want to better understand my mission here. Even though we've seen asset values and stock prices going up, there are some real threats to our country today. I think the biggest threat is our addiction to debt. The national debt continues to balloon out of control, to the point where our government can't even barely afford the interest payments on that debt. The same is true for many corporations, who borrowed way too much money when interest rates were at near zero levels. The Federal Reserve is in a pickle. If they continue to raise interest rates, it will be even more difficult to pay off debt. So it essentially loses it's power to regulate the economy by raising rates - if things get too heated. It also has lost the power to lower rates because they are already so low. What does this have to do with real estate investors? As you'll see in the following interview, real estate is a hard asset - and one that people need. It is not flimsy like fiat currency - like the dollar - that is really tied to nothing anywhere and only has value because the US. government says it does. If the value of the dollar declines, there's a good chance the value of hard assets increases - because you need more dollars to pay for the asset. Our guest today outlines these ideas in his book, How To Press America's Reset Button which can be found on Amazon. Sean Burke also has a radio show called the Sean Burke Show, which focuses on national politics, coming economic disruptions and national news, as well as interviewing and highlighting changemakers in our society – people who are making a positive difference in the world at levels both small and large. www.RealWealthShow.com

Clarity on the New 20% Deduction If you have an S Corporation, a multi-member LLC, rental portfolio or Schedule C business, there is finally more clarity on how to take your 20% deduction. In this show, find out: How a business can be part eligible and part not How pension contributions affect qualified business income ("QBI") When health insurance reduces QBI and when it doesn't Why QBI must be adjusted for prior-year passive losses New safe-harbor rule for qualifying rentals as a trade or business (and why it may be a business even if the taxpayer does not meet the safe harbor) Clarification on 1099 filing requirements for landlords What to do if a K-1 received includes some income that is from a specified service business and some that is not (and what info is required to be on the K-1) Clarification of what a "specified service business" that is ineligible for the 20% deduction (there are many fewer than you thought!) How income from the sale of business property affects the 20% deduction How businesses with losses affect businesses with income (and why you might not want a rental to be a business) How to identify REIT dividends so you can take the 20% deduction Self-rentals that must be reclassified as specified service businesses www.RealWealthShow.com

Rich and Kathy Fettke talk about the past 20 years of co-creating real wealth together and what they've learned about life, business and real estate investing along the way. www.RealWealthShow.com

It's time to go back to the basics of real estate investing - for buy & hold investors. This is part 7 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

It's time to go back to the basics of real estate investing - for buy & hold investors.. This is part 6 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

It's time to go back to the basics of real estate investing - for buy & hold investors.. This is part 5 of a 7 part series on how to build a portfolio of rental properties that feed you for life. Step Five - Determine your Purchasing Strategy www.RealWealthShow.com

I just bought my ticket to San Jose Costa Rica for March 28th. I'll be touring our eco resort with some of our Real Wealth members. And there is still room on the tour, if you're interested in a last minute trip to Paradise! If you're looking for diversification, this may be a great way to learn more about investing outside the U.S. We know we're at the top of an economic expansion in the U.S. and we also know that the national, corporate and consumer debt are at all time highs. This will play out at some point. So why not take just a small amount of your portfolio and invest it out of the country, especially when the returns could be in the double digits? So here's a little bit about the project: We partnered with an experienced NYC developer to acquire 800 lush acres of land just about 20 minutes from one of the fastest growing cities in Costa Rica - where a new international airport is expected to be built. In the meantime, there is actually an airstrip on our land, which we'll be flying into by charter from the San Jose airport. The vision of Rise Costa Rica is to create a unique spa/retreat center, to build a community of ex-pats looking for a more peaceful, relaxed, healthy way of life and to grow organic food for the community and for export. The land has already been entitled for a resort community, and a highly successful spa developer is on board. We are also working with one of the leading green architects in the United States who is known for developing Net Zero buildings. Phase 1 of this project has already wrapped up and we are moving on to Phase 2 to develop the residences. Go to our tour page for more info: https://investor.realwealthnetwork.com/connect/tours/ www.RealWealthShow.com

It's time to go back to the basics of real estate investing - for buy & hold investors. This is part 4 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

It's time to go back to the basics of real estate investing - for buy & hold investors. This is part 3 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

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