Don't $h*# where you eat... especially when it comes to real estate investing.  In today's episode, Dan and Anthony discuss the pros and cons of house hacking.  For those of you who don't know, Anthony started his journey in real estate investing by house hacking a triplex. He lived in one of the three units, alongside his residents. But did he regret letting his fellow residents know that he actually owned the building? You might find yourself fixing a toilet... or two. So, should you $#!% where you eat in real estate investing? Find out on this week's episode of Multifamily Inv ..read more

If real estate is on your list... you're wrong.  While real estate is a great investment, if you're just getting started in it, or in investing in general, you may want to pump the brakes a bit. There are several other areas that you can invest in to better set yourself up for success.  And they all begin with you.  Yeah, it's a little cheesy. But investing in yourself is the best investment you can make. And these are the top 3 ways that you can do that.  First, self awareness. This is THE superpower that you want to hone. Understanding how you work, your strengths and ..read more

There are many obstacles that new investors face when they begin their real estate investing journey.  Anything from finances, education, to simply just not knowing the right people. It can be very daunting for people to start investing. Real estate investing is misunderstood, and people tend to overcomplicate the process.  That's not to say that it's easy... because it's not. It just doesn't have to be complicated.  LEAVE A REVIEW if you liked this episode!! Keep up with the podcast! Follow us on Apple, Stitcher, Google, and other podcast streaming platforms. To learn more ..read more

So, you're purchasing your first investment property... and there's some work that needs to be done.  If you want to get your rent up to the comp's in the area, you're going to need to add some value to the property, or the units.  You can update the kitchen or bathroom. Maybe you need to replace the carpet? Or you might just need to fix that leaky faucet.  You might be thinking... "Hey, I'm pretty handy. I bet I could do all of this myself". Well, that might be true, but is it worth it? When is it truly cheaper to DIY a value-add project? Or should you just hire out and get ..read more

What's the ultimate shortcut to raking in cash in real estate? Before we dive in, let's ponder: Is fast money in real estate even a thing? It's not as straightforward as it sounds. Sure, you can score quick bucks in real estate. But here's the catch... If your goal is lightning-fast profits, owning property might not be your best bet. Sounds paradoxical, right? Let's unpack that. LEAVE A REVIEW if you liked this episode!! Keep up with the podcast! Follow us on Apple, Stitcher, Google, and other podcast streaming platforms. To learn more, visit us at https://invictusmultifamily.com/. **Want to ..read more

What's the ultimate shortcut to raking in cash in real estate? Before we dive in, let's ponder: Is fast money in real estate even a thing? It's not as straightforward as it sounds. Sure, you can score quick bucks in real estate. But here's the catch... If your goal is lightning-fast profits, owning property might not be your best bet. Sounds paradoxical, right? Let's unpack that. LEAVE A REVIEW if you liked this episode!! Keep up with the podcast! Follow us on Apple, Stitcher, Google, and other podcast streaming platforms. To learn more, visit us at https://invictusmultifamily.com/. **Want to ..read more

Let's say you only have 10 minutes to make on offer on an investment property. DON'T make that offer... but let's say that you have to make an offer.  What is all of the information that you need in order to make a quick, educated offer? What exactly do you need to know? What information can be averaged out?  Find out on this week's episode of Multifamily Investing Made Simple, In Under 10 Minutes LEAVE A REVIEW if you liked this episode!! Tweetable Quotes: "My very first question to somebody would be like, where is this thing?" -Anthony Vicino "First thing I want is the rent r ..read more

Can you buy the dip when it comes to real estate investing? For those of you who aren't familiar, buying the dip simply means getting in while prices are low. The economy is suffering so stock prices are down. You buy the stock at that cheaper price and wait for it to go back up to sell. Right now a lot of people are positioning themselves for the recession. This is a time for caution... but also opportunity.  The best investors out there will recommend utilizing times of economic uncertainty to invest and get in while things are low and slow. That way, when the economy picks back up a ..read more

Today is your lucky day... you're inheriting a $10M real estate portfolio.  Lets say an estranged uncle of yours has passed away, and you're the next of kin. He has left you his entire $10M real estate portfolio... what now? One of the first things you need to do is decide if you want to be involved in real estate at all. Looking at a $10M portfolio, depending on the class and doing some estimation here... that's about 70-100 units. That's quite a lot of units and residents to manage, especially if you have ZERO interest in real estate.  So, naturally you sell it right? Well if yo ..read more

The tax benefits of real estate investing are one of it's most attractive aspects. And we've spoken about these benefits many times... but... how much do passive investors benefit? In one of our previous episodes, we discussed the tax benefits of real estate investing and how depreciation played a role in those benefits.  But there's a drawback to these benefits that doesn't get discussed enough... depreciation recapture.  Let's dive into depreciation recapture and how much passive investors actually benefit from the tax incentives of real estate investing.  Tweetable Quotes ..read more