How can a recent college graduate get into real estate from his coffee table and build it into a giant business? And then after selling out to a public company start from scratch and do it again? In this episode we’re going to discuss how you can get into real estate with no capital and no experience, and how that’s done every day by average people who only have in common the desire to make money. If you think that “starting from scratch and making it big” is just a fake concept from infomercials, then here are two real stories that may change your mind. The post How I Creatively Got Into Real ..read more

Even after you master such terms as “cap rate” and “IRR”, there’s an old-fashioned method to analyzing real estate deals that might be more appropriate in today’s Covid-19 riddled market. And I call that “worst case/best case/realistic case”. It’s a formula that can keep you out of trouble while also making sure you don’t miss out on opportunities. So how does it work? Worst Case In this scenario, you run your evaluation of the deal based on the worst-possible scenario. Assume large vacancy amounts and costs that escalate. Take your worst fears and put them on paper – and don’t hold back. The ..read more

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Sustainable Design Initiatives Introduction Favoring green, sustainable design is becoming more prevalent in the commercial real estate industry. The growing interest of developers to incorporate more sustainable design elements into their projects has resulted in numerous initiatives, including LEED certification and pilot programs for green building practices. What Constitutes Sustainable Design? Sustainable design is a multifaceted field, which focuses on the integration of the built environment with its surrounding natural ecosystem. Sustainable design is both a professional discipline as ..read more

Henry Ford once said “nothing is particularly hard if you divide it up into small jobs”. That simple theory allowed him to create the American automobile industry via the invention of the assembly line. But you can also apply this concept to investing in real estate. We’re going to discuss the small steps of choosing the right niche, learning how it works, persistently looking for deals, and all the small steps which collectively add up to the big step of successfully buying a property. If you think it’s impossible to get into real estate, you’re wrong. You just have to break it up into small ..read more

Real estate is all about financing and a big part of financing revolves around how much you put down on the deal. So what are the options and what makes them the right fit for you? In this Creative Real Estate Mastery podcast we’re going to review the various financing options from zero down to 100% down and what the strengths and weaknesses are of these levels of down payment. Leverage is a key way to make money with real estates, but it’s also a risk that you need to understand and manage. The post How Much Leverage Is Right For You appeared first on CREOnline ..read more

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America is filled with problems, from economic collapse due to Covid-19 to severe weather events. However, these events – like all before them – create opportunities to make money. In fact, there’s no more important time to be creative in real estate than when things are in a state of flux. In this Creative Real Estate Mastery podcast, we’re going to review the creative options to make deals happen during a crisis and how to harness the power of the situation. The post Being Creative In A Crisis appeared first on CREOnline ..read more

Webster’s defines “creativity” as “the use of the imagination or original ideas”. And success in real estate today demands some use of creativity to get an advantage over the competition. So how do you make deals using “original ideas”? These can include a fresh approach on an old industry like AirBNB, or using an unusual structure like seller financing, or maybe paying a little extra based on the ability to immediately increase occupancy or rents by transitioning to internet marketing. If you want to get the edge on the competition, then this podcast will broaden your horizons. The post The N ..read more

Bobby Unser won the Indy 500 three times and his favorite quote was “success is where preparation and opportunity meet” – and that’s 100% true with real estate investing just as it was with auto racing in the 1970s. All key is to figure out what the opportunity will be going forward, and then properly prepare to harness that information. America has a number of megatrends in the future, from the demand for affordable housing to the rise of a “rental nation” and the continued impact and refinement of internet possibilities – you just need to use your creative imagination. The post Success Is W ..read more