Mike D'Arrigo's tracks

Are cheap rental properties a good investment? Ever since the 2008 recession there has been no shortage of cheap properties with the promise of high cash flow and ROI. But are they as good as they appear. That's the topic this week.

Today we talk about why homeowners insurance should be a part of your due diligence when researching potential investment markets and how insurance rates can kill your cash flow in some markets. My guest, Doug Petigo talks about what to look for in your insurance to be sure you're fully protected.

This week we talk with appraiser Geff Lady about the challenges of conducting a home appraisal since the 2008 housing crisis, the changes in the appraisal process since implementation of the HVCC and why Zillow Zestimates are not a reliable estimate of value.

My guest this week is Dr. Alex Villacorta of Clear Capital. Dr. Villacorta discusses the state of the real estate market and forecasts for 2015. Hear what markets are expected to appreciate in the coming year and which are expected to decline.

This week I address some of the most frequently asked questions I get from listeners on various real estate investment strategies and issues.

In this episode, I address some of the most frequently asked questions I get from listeners and clients on real estate investment strategies,

In this episode we do a mid year recap of the real estate market and where we are in the housing recovery. We also talk about whether we're on the verge of another housing bubble.

Are we headed for another wave of foreclosures in 2015? Two factors are occurring that may contribute to another foreclosure crisis in the next few years. Hear why mortgages that had been modified 5 years ago are now at risk of default and why HELOC payments are set to go up.

My guest this week is Dan Self with S&S Quality Inspections. We talk about the importance of a proper home inspection, what to look for, and how a home inspection can provide landlords with liability protection on rental properties

Our topic this week is analysis paralysis, one of the biggest obstacles that keep would be real estate investors from getting started. We talk about how to know if you have it and how to overcome it in order to achieve your investment goals.