• Exactly how to get cash committed before you have a deal lined up
• The three capital raising steps to take right now if you’ve tapped out your personal network
• Learn how to avoid the mistakes Adam made & what he’d do differently if he had it to do all over again

In this Interview

I talk to Peter Harris, author of the best-selling book, “Commercial Real Estate Investing for Dummies”. Peter has acquired over $100 million dollars worth of apartments and other commercial properties all across the United States.

In this interview, Peter answers the 10 most commonly asked questions about how to get started buying your first apartment.

Here are some of the questions answered:

1. What are some benefits of investing in apartments?
2. If someone is starting out with no real estate experience, what would you recommend?
3. Is there a minimum amount of money someone should have to get started investing in apartments?
4. Does a person need to have good credit to invest in apartments?
5. What suggestions do you have for someone who has invested in single family properties who wants to start investing in multifamily properties?
6. Can you briefly explain what it means to do syndication with apartment investing, and the benefits of that?
7. If a person is going to do syndication, what should they know to avoid trouble with the SEC?
8. How important is credibility when it comes to investing in apartments, and what can a person do to build it credibility?
9. What are some common pitfalls new investors run into that our listeners should be aware of?
10. Should a new investor partner with someone more experienced on the first deal?

In this Interview

How can you invest in apartment buildings in a city you’re not familiar with without constantly second-guessing your decision?

How can you find cities with hidden potential that big investors aren’t looking at?

Short Answer:  You learn what data matters and where to find it.

There are 5 key metrics you need to pay attention to:

1. Population Growth
2. Median Household Income Growth
3. Median House or Condo Value Growth
4. Change in Crime Levels
5. Last 12 Months Job Growth Percentage

Neal Bawa goes deeper into each of these metrics and shares how he uses this data in his business to find hidden gems that most investors aren’t looking at.

• How automation can save you time in your investment business
• How to keep important leads from falling through the cracks
• Pros and cons of different CRM services (Customer Relationship Management) 
• The best place to start to set up these automations in your own business