Flipping America

By Roger Blankenship

We teach you how to make money in real estate. We cover news, trends, styles, markets, demographics, and technology that affect real estate investing. We also talk to market leaders and trend setters.... more

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April 01, 2018Show 96 Real Estate News and Questions
FAR 096 Expected Air Date: 12/11/17 Announcements:

NEW NEW! Call in to our comments line! 404-369-1018, extension 1. Leave your message.

[email protected] Tell us where you're from!

Like us on Facebook. www.facebook.com/flippingamericamedia

Check in with us every Tuesday for "Tuesdays at Two"

Follow us on Twitter @FlippingAmerica

IF WE READ YOUR QUESTION ON THE AIR, WE WILL SEND YOU A TICKET TO OUR NEXT FLIPSTARTER EVENT. THAT'S A $97 VALUE!

News:

The Hottest and Coldest markets?? http://www.builderonline.com/money/profits/the-hottest-and-coldest-markets-for-real-estate-investment_o

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/real-estate/10-rules-of-commercial-real-estate-investing/articleshow/61995537.cms

https://www.inman.com/2017/12/07/5-factors-influencing-new-york-citys-real-estate-market/

https://qz.com/1151221/offshore-shell-companies-own-86000-british-properties-and-the-government-hasnt-published-a-register/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesrealestatecouncil/2017/12/08/notable-real-estate-trends-to-watch-for-in-2018/#3ae586b61344

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/05/business/economy/tax-bill-real-estate.html

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4129717-tax-reform-can-stimulate-real-estate-market-stocks-stand-gain

https://slate.com/business/2017/12/housing-markets-worst-hit-by-republican-tax-plan.html

Emails: [email protected] Tell us where you're from!

Tonia, Birmingham, AL "What does the one year right of redemption mean with foreclosures here?"

Katie, Minneapolis, MN, "Do you shut down your sales in December? It seems a bit cold here for selling houses this time of year."

Darrel, Austin, TX, "Next year I want to scale up my business from 6 to 15 flips. What suggestions would you have for me?"

Hire out the lowest level stuff first.

Eventually hire out everything except for the stuff only you can do.

Focus!

Deal Flow

Cash Flow

Hire the best people with the best skill set. Hold out for the best.

Leave the details to your good team, but never lose focus.

Andre, Portland, OR "I'm buying rental properties in the midwest. I hired the first property management company I spoke with and am not satisfied. How do you go about hiring remote management. My properties are all in Kansas City and St. Louis."

Alvin, Merced, CA "I have converted my 401K from my previous employer to a self-directed Roth IRA. Now I am looking to invest in someone's deal. Should I invest in someone flipping or in a long-term buy and hold?"

Douglas, Mt. Vernon, IL, "There isn't much happening in my town in terms of real estate investing. In fact, I don't know of anyone who does this as an actual job. What would you advise someone like me - interested but unsure of the possibilities?"

Look in the legal ads in the paper. Find out the Illinois foreclosure rules. Get down to the courthouse and see who is bidding and what they are bidding on. Make friends. Get a mentor. Talk to local realtors.

David, Atlanta, GA "I want to invest passively and I wonder if I can just put up money for you and your team to do some deals?"
...more
1h 1min
April 01, 2018Show 96 Real Estate News and Questions
FAR 096 Expected Air Date: 12/11/17 Announcements:

NEW NEW! Call in to our comments line! 404-369-1018, extension 1. Leave your message.

[email protected] Tell us where you’re from!

Like us on Facebook. www.facebook.com/flippingamericamedia

Check in with us every Tuesday for “Tuesdays at Two”

Follow us on Twitter @FlippingAmerica

IF WE READ YOUR QUESTION ON THE AIR, WE WILL SEND YOU A TICKET TO OUR NEXT FLIPSTARTER EVENT. THAT’S A $97 VALUE!

News:

The Hottest and Coldest markets?? http://www.builderonline.com/money/profits/the-hottest-and-coldest-markets-for-real-estate-investment_o

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/real-estate/10-rules-of-commercial-real-estate-investing/articleshow/61995537.cms

https://www.inman.com/2017/12/07/5-factors-influencing-new-york-citys-real-estate-market/

https://qz.com/1151221/offshore-shell-companies-own-86000-british-properties-and-the-government-hasnt-published-a-register/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesrealestatecouncil/2017/12/08/notable-real-estate-trends-to-watch-for-in-2018/#3ae586b61344

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/05/business/economy/tax-bill-real-estate.html

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4129717-tax-reform-can-stimulate-real-estate-market-stocks-stand-gain

https://slate.com/business/2017/12/housing-markets-worst-hit-by-republican-tax-plan.html

Emails: [email protected] Tell us where you’re from!

Tonia, Birmingham, AL “What does the one year right of redemption mean with foreclosures here?”

Katie, Minneapolis, MN, “Do you shut down your sales in December? It seems a bit cold here for selling houses this time of year.”

Darrel, Austin, TX, “Next year I want to scale up my business from 6 to 15 flips. What suggestions would you have for me?”

Hire out the lowest level stuff first.

Eventually hire out everything except for the stuff only you can do.

Focus!

Deal Flow

Cash Flow

Hire the best people with the best skill set. Hold out for the best.

Leave the details to your good team, but never lose focus.

Andre, Portland, OR “I’m buying rental properties in the midwest. I hired the first property management company I spoke with and am not satisfied. How do you go about hiring remote management. My properties are all in Kansas City and St. Louis.”

Alvin, Merced, CA “I have converted my 401K from my previous employer to a self-directed Roth IRA. Now I am looking to invest in someone’s deal. Should I invest in someone flipping or in a long-term buy and hold?”

Douglas, Mt. Vernon, IL, “There isn’t much happening in my town in terms of real estate investing. In fact, I don’t know of anyone who does this as an actual job. What would you advise someone like me - interested but unsure of the possibilities?”

Look in the legal ads in the paper. Find out the Illinois foreclosure rules. Get down to the courthouse and see who is bidding and what they are bidding on. Make friends. Get a mentor. Talk to local realtors.

David, Atlanta, GA “I want to invest passively and I wonder if I can just put up money for you and your team to do some deals?”
...more
1h 1min
April 01, 2018Glen Glasper, aka "Mr. Dollar Out of a Dime"
FAR 095 Expected Air Date: 12/07/17 Announcements:

NEW NEW! Call in to our comments line! 404-369-1018, extension 1. Leave your message.

[email protected] Tell us where you're from!

Like us on Facebook. www.facebook.com/flippingamericamedia

Check in with us every Tuesday for "Tuesdays at Two"

Follow us on Twitter @FlippingAmerica

IF WE READ YOUR QUESTION ON THE AIR, WE WILL SEND YOU A TICKET TO OUR NEXT FLIPSTARTER EVENT. THAT'S A $97 VALUE!

News:

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/06/us/california-fires.html

A non-profit trains teens as RE investors. https://www.memphisdailynews.com/news/2017/nov/28/destined-for-greatness/

Show we worry? https://seekingalpha.com/article/4129319-growing-interest-secondary-markets-warning-sign-real-estate

http://khon2.com/2017/12/05/oahus-real-estate-market-continues-to-sizzle/

https://www.curbed.com/2017/12/6/16743058/crowdfunding-real-estate-efund

https://www.builtinchicago.org/2017/12/05/blockchain-cfx-markets-makes-real-estate-investments-more-buying-stock

https://thinkrealty.com/corporate-housing-monetizing-30-day-stay/?utm_source=ThinkRealty&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=IntroMembers&utm_term=Strategy&utm_content=CorpHousing&j=479201&sfmc_sub=125389524&l=16997_HTML&u=13846507&mid=7230230&jb=0

https://thinkrealty.com/facebook-real-estate-rental-listings/?utm_source=ThinkRealty&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=IntroMembers&utm_term=Market&utm_content=FacebookRental&j=479201&sfmc_sub=125389524&l=16997_HTML&u=13846510&mid=7230230&jb=0

https://thinkrealty.com/5-key-wealth-building-principles-reis/?utm_source=ThinkRealty&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=IntroMembers&utm_term=DoingBusiness&utm_content=5WealthBuild&j=479201&sfmc_sub=125389524&l=16997_HTML&u=13846513&mid=7230230&jb=0

Special Guest

Glen Glasper
...more
1h 1min
April 01, 2018Glen Glasper, aka "Mr. Dollar Out of a Dime"
FAR 095 Expected Air Date: 12/07/17 Announcements:

NEW NEW! Call in to our comments line! 404-369-1018, extension 1. Leave your message.

[email protected] Tell us where you’re from!

Like us on Facebook. www.facebook.com/flippingamericamedia

Check in with us every Tuesday for “Tuesdays at Two”

Follow us on Twitter @FlippingAmerica

IF WE READ YOUR QUESTION ON THE AIR, WE WILL SEND YOU A TICKET TO OUR NEXT FLIPSTARTER EVENT. THAT’S A $97 VALUE!

News:

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/06/us/california-fires.html

A non-profit trains teens as RE investors. https://www.memphisdailynews.com/news/2017/nov/28/destined-for-greatness/

Show we worry? https://seekingalpha.com/article/4129319-growing-interest-secondary-markets-warning-sign-real-estate

http://khon2.com/2017/12/05/oahus-real-estate-market-continues-to-sizzle/

https://www.curbed.com/2017/12/6/16743058/crowdfunding-real-estate-efund

https://www.builtinchicago.org/2017/12/05/blockchain-cfx-markets-makes-real-estate-investments-more-buying-stock

https://thinkrealty.com/corporate-housing-monetizing-30-day-stay/?utm_source=ThinkRealty&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=IntroMembers&utm_term=Strategy&utm_content=CorpHousing&j=479201&sfmc_sub=125389524&l=16997_HTML&u=13846507&mid=7230230&jb=0

https://thinkrealty.com/facebook-real-estate-rental-listings/?utm_source=ThinkRealty&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=IntroMembers&utm_term=Market&utm_content=FacebookRental&j=479201&sfmc_sub=125389524&l=16997_HTML&u=13846510&mid=7230230&jb=0

https://thinkrealty.com/5-key-wealth-building-principles-reis/?utm_source=ThinkRealty&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=IntroMembers&utm_term=DoingBusiness&utm_content=5WealthBuild&j=479201&sfmc_sub=125389524&l=16997_HTML&u=13846513&mid=7230230&jb=0

Special Guest

Glen Glasper
...more
1h 1min
April 01, 2018Questions for the Flipping America Guy, Show 94
FAR 094 Expected Air Date: 12/04/17 Announcements:

NEW NEW! Call in to our comments line! 404-369-1018, extension 1. Leave your message.

[email protected] Tell us where you're from!

Like us on Facebook. www.facebook.com/flippingamericamedia

Check in with us every Tuesday for "Tuesdays at Two"

Follow us on Twitter @FlippingAmerica

IF WE READ YOUR QUESTION ON THE AIR, WE WILL SEND YOU A TICKET TO OUR NEXT FLIPSTARTER EVENT. THAT'S A $97 VALUE!

News:

Inventory is key in housing market. This article is a fine macro-economic approach to interpreting the current real estate market. In short, all of the RE asset classes EXCEPT single family homes have peaked and their rate of increase has leveled off. The SFR market is up and all signs point to it continuing that way for awhile. The SFR market seems to be the last to be affected by other market conditions. The author acknowledges that while the peak is not in sight currently, it has to turn around eventually as prices are going beyond the ability of consumers to buy. The article is well-researched and full of helpful charts and graphs. https://seekingalpha.com/article/4128209-inventory-key-housing-market

The 20 most profitable housing markets this year. Although no hold time criteria is provided, it sounds like these are owner occupants, not investors. Still, it supports the general upward trend. http://blog.credit.com/2017/04/the-20-most-profitable-housing-markets-this-year-171991/

The 20 areas with the most flipped homes (by volume). http://blog.credit.com/2017/09/20-metro-areas-with-the-most-flipped-homes-179126/

The 25 hottest markets (in terms of vacancy). This implies rental, but the article doesn't clarify. http://blog.credit.com/2017/11/25-metro-areas-with-the-hottest-housing-markets-179816/#comments

Interest in secondary markets a bad thing? https://seekingalpha.com/article/4129319-growing-interest-secondary-markets-warning-sign-real-estate

The best set of house flipping stats I've seen yet. Loaded with information. (spend some time going through this one) https://www.attomdata.com/news/home-flipping/q2-2017-u-s-home-flipping-report/

Emails: [email protected] Tell us where you're from!

Sandra, Baltimore, MD, "I went to a seminar last weekend on rental properties where they are going to do everything for me. They have houses rented out that they will sell me. They offer financing on the houses. They showed me a sheet that had the payment, including taxes and insurance and the rent payment was $244 more than the house payment. There were several properties and they were all pretty similar. I have to come up with about $30,000 for each house I buy and I'm thinking about buying 10 of them. The only thing that concerns me is the interest rate. It's 12%, which seems a little high. If it were lower I know I could make even more money, but they will only sell me the house if I use their financing. What are your thoughts on this?"

The business model is fine. These numbers are a ripoff.

Justin, Indianapolis, IN "I've got a great job I love so I don't want to flip houses, but I've saved enough money for a down payment on a rental property. I'm single, so I have time to manage this myself. What should I be looking for?"

Warren, Rochester NY, "How do I find good tenants for my rental? I'm closing in two weeks and want to start looking for a tenant now. And do I need to hire a management company for just one house? It's not far from my home so I'm thinking I can manage it myself but I want to do it right."

LPA

Baserent

Naomi, Jackson, MS, "I have a delinquent tenant and am trying to figure out the process for getting them out of my house. I have one friend who says one thing and another friend who says another. Both of them used to be renters and saw people get evicted. I need to do this, but I don't want to do it wrong. Please help."

Darrel, Austin, TX, "What are some of the technology solutions you have or are using in your investment business?"
...more
1h 1min
April 01, 2018Questions for the Flipping America Guy, Show 94
FAR 094 Expected Air Date: 12/04/17 Announcements:

NEW NEW! Call in to our comments line! 404-369-1018, extension 1. Leave your message.

[email protected] Tell us where you’re from!

Like us on Facebook. www.facebook.com/flippingamericamedia

Check in with us every Tuesday for “Tuesdays at Two”

Follow us on Twitter @FlippingAmerica

IF WE READ YOUR QUESTION ON THE AIR, WE WILL SEND YOU A TICKET TO OUR NEXT FLIPSTARTER EVENT. THAT’S A $97 VALUE!

News:

Inventory is key in housing market. This article is a fine macro-economic approach to interpreting the current real estate market. In short, all of the RE asset classes EXCEPT single family homes have peaked and their rate of increase has leveled off. The SFR market is up and all signs point to it continuing that way for awhile. The SFR market seems to be the last to be affected by other market conditions. The author acknowledges that while the peak is not in sight currently, it has to turn around eventually as prices are going beyond the ability of consumers to buy. The article is well-researched and full of helpful charts and graphs. https://seekingalpha.com/article/4128209-inventory-key-housing-market

The 20 most profitable housing markets this year. Although no hold time criteria is provided, it sounds like these are owner occupants, not investors. Still, it supports the general upward trend. http://blog.credit.com/2017/04/the-20-most-profitable-housing-markets-this-year-171991/

The 20 areas with the most flipped homes (by volume). http://blog.credit.com/2017/09/20-metro-areas-with-the-most-flipped-homes-179126/

The 25 hottest markets (in terms of vacancy). This implies rental, but the article doesn’t clarify. http://blog.credit.com/2017/11/25-metro-areas-with-the-hottest-housing-markets-179816/#comments

Interest in secondary markets a bad thing? https://seekingalpha.com/article/4129319-growing-interest-secondary-markets-warning-sign-real-estate

The best set of house flipping stats I’ve seen yet. Loaded with information. (spend some time going through this one) https://www.attomdata.com/news/home-flipping/q2-2017-u-s-home-flipping-report/

Emails: [email protected] Tell us where you’re from!

Sandra, Baltimore, MD, “I went to a seminar last weekend on rental properties where they are going to do everything for me. They have houses rented out that they will sell me. They offer financing on the houses. They showed me a sheet that had the payment, including taxes and insurance and the rent payment was $244 more than the house payment. There were several properties and they were all pretty similar. I have to come up with about $30,000 for each house I buy and I’m thinking about buying 10 of them. The only thing that concerns me is the interest rate. It’s 12%, which seems a little high. If it were lower I know I could make even more money, but they will only sell me the house if I use their financing. What are your thoughts on this?”

The business model is fine. These numbers are a ripoff.

Justin, Indianapolis, IN “I’ve got a great job I love so I don’t want to flip houses, but I’ve saved enough money for a down payment on a rental property. I’m single, so I have time to manage this myself. What should I be looking for?”

Warren, Rochester NY, “How do I find good tenants for my rental? I’m closing in two weeks and want to start looking for a tenant now. And do I need to hire a management company for just one house? It’s not far from my home so I’m thinking I can manage it myself but I want to do it right.”

LPA

Baserent

Naomi, Jackson, MS, “I have a delinquent tenant and am trying to figure out the process for getting them out of my house. I have one friend who says one thing and another friend who says another. Both of them used to be renters and saw people get evicted. I need to do this, but I don’t want to do it wrong. Please help.”

Darrel, Austin, TX, “What are some of the technology solutions you have or are using in your investment business?”
...more
1h 1min
April 01, 2018Tony Lukashevich, Atlanta Investing Coach
FAR 093 Expected Air Date: 11/30/17 Anouncements:

NEW NEW! Call in to our comments line! 404-369-1018, extension 1. Leave your message.

[email protected] Tell us where you're from!

Like us on Facebook. www.facebook.com/flippingamericamedia

Check in with us every Tuesday for "Tuesdays at Two"

Follow us on Twitter @FlippingAmerica

IF WE READ YOUR QUESTION ON THE AIR, WE WILL SEND YOU A TICKET TO OUR NEXT FLIPSTARTER EVENT. THAT'S A $97 VALUE!

Special Guest

Tony Lukashevich
...more
1h 1min
April 01, 2018Tony Lukashevich, Atlanta Investing Coach
FAR 093 Expected Air Date: 11/30/17 Anouncements:

NEW NEW! Call in to our comments line! 404-369-1018, extension 1. Leave your message.

[email protected] Tell us where you’re from!

Like us on Facebook. www.facebook.com/flippingamericamedia

Check in with us every Tuesday for “Tuesdays at Two”

Follow us on Twitter @FlippingAmerica

IF WE READ YOUR QUESTION ON THE AIR, WE WILL SEND YOU A TICKET TO OUR NEXT FLIPSTARTER EVENT. THAT’S A $97 VALUE!

Special Guest

Tony Lukashevich
...more
1h 1min
April 01, 2018Flipping America Show 92, News and Lists from the World of Real Estate Investing
FAR 092 Expected Air Date: 11/27/17 Announcements:

NEW NEW! Call in to our comments line! 404-369-1018, extension 1. Leave your message.

[email protected] Tell us where you're from!

Like us on Facebook. www.facebook.com/flippingamericamedia

Check in with us every Tuesday for "Tuesdays at Two"

Follow us on Twitter @FlippingAmerica

IF WE READ YOUR QUESTION ON THE AIR, WE WILL SEND YOU A TICKET TO OUR NEXT FLIPSTARTER EVENT. THAT'S A $97 VALUE!

News:

Out of this World Real Estate! https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/26/science/moon-express-outer-space-treaty.html

Historical motivations in real estate acquisition

Comes with people (i.e. servants)

Agricultural products

Water

Mineral rights

Aesthetic (the view, etc.)

Market is cooling in Sweden. Lessons for the US? https://qz.com/1137615/swedens-cooling-housing-market-is-a-preview-for-others-with-low-rates-and-property-bubbles/

The world's largest sovereign fund is NOT backing away from Real Estate. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-24/a-1-trillion-wealth-fund-notes-red-flag-in-real-estate-market

Hong Kong is hopping: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-26/world-s-priciest-housing-market-seen-defying-doomsayers-into-18

Seattle is booming. Can it last? http://kuow.org/post/seattle-tops-real-estate-market-price-increases

Blockchain Technology and Real Estate: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesrealestatecouncil/2017/11/20/five-ways-blockchain-can-impact-the-real-estate-market-for-the-better/#4048f2ea7b77

Emails: [email protected] Tell us where you're from!

Ryan, McDonough, GA "What price range should I be looking for my first flip property?"

Kenyata, Waukesha, WI "I'm struggling with how to calculate the costs of a rehab and I can't get contractors to come out to bid the work. How am I supposed to get three bids when I can't even get one contractor to come out?"

Francine, Denver, CO, "If I'm just starting out, how much time is reasonable to put into this each week? I have a full-time job and two grade school children. I'm trying to figure out if I can fit this into my schedule."

Albert, Aurora, CO, "Do you do any Holiday decorations on houses you are trying to sell at this time of year?"
...more
1h
April 01, 2018Flipping America Show 92, News and Lists from the World of Real Estate Investing
FAR 092 Expected Air Date: 11/27/17 Announcements:

NEW NEW! Call in to our comments line! 404-369-1018, extension 1. Leave your message.

[email protected] Tell us where you’re from!

Like us on Facebook. www.facebook.com/flippingamericamedia

Check in with us every Tuesday for “Tuesdays at Two”

Follow us on Twitter @FlippingAmerica

IF WE READ YOUR QUESTION ON THE AIR, WE WILL SEND YOU A TICKET TO OUR NEXT FLIPSTARTER EVENT. THAT’S A $97 VALUE!

News:

Out of this World Real Estate! https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/26/science/moon-express-outer-space-treaty.html

Historical motivations in real estate acquisition

Comes with people (i.e. servants)

Agricultural products

Water

Mineral rights

Aesthetic (the view, etc.)

Market is cooling in Sweden. Lessons for the US? https://qz.com/1137615/swedens-cooling-housing-market-is-a-preview-for-others-with-low-rates-and-property-bubbles/

The world’s largest sovereign fund is NOT backing away from Real Estate. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-24/a-1-trillion-wealth-fund-notes-red-flag-in-real-estate-market

Hong Kong is hopping: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-26/world-s-priciest-housing-market-seen-defying-doomsayers-into-18

Seattle is booming. Can it last? http://kuow.org/post/seattle-tops-real-estate-market-price-increases

Blockchain Technology and Real Estate: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesrealestatecouncil/2017/11/20/five-ways-blockchain-can-impact-the-real-estate-market-for-the-better/#4048f2ea7b77

Emails: [email protected] Tell us where you’re from!

Ryan, McDonough, GA “What price range should I be looking for my first flip property?”

Kenyata, Waukesha, WI “I’m struggling with how to calculate the costs of a rehab and I can’t get contractors to come out to bid the work. How am I supposed to get three bids when I can’t even get one contractor to come out?”

Francine, Denver, CO, “If I’m just starting out, how much time is reasonable to put into this each week? I have a full-time job and two grade school children. I’m trying to figure out if I can fit this into my schedule.”

Albert, Aurora, CO, “Do you do any Holiday decorations on houses you are trying to sell at this time of year?”
...more
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