The Insider's Edge To Real Estate Investing

This week's episode is a continuation of my series that coincides with my upcoming book and name of the podcast, The Insider's Edge to Real Estate Investing. In this show, the seventh of the 12-part series, I discuss what it means to orchestrate the funds and investors involved in a real estate acquisition. From equity and deposits to partner agreements and timelines, I spell out the main factors that you'll want to firmly grasp so you can move forward with confidence (and a greater chance of success!) My writing partner, Rachel Hartman, asks me questions as I share the importance of taking a bid seriously (brokers talk! Others will know if you back out), how to approach lenders, and why you shouldn't overlook incentives. In addition to helping me with the book, Rachel pens content for Fortune 500 companies and is a regular contributor for U.S. News & World Report (connect with her at LinkedIn).

This week's episode is a continuation of my series that coincides with my upcoming book and name of the podcast, The Insider's Edge to Real Estate Investing. In this show, the sixth of the 12-part series, I lay out some of the beginning financial considerations that will arise as you evaluate a piece of property. What type of return can you expect from a property? Who should you bring in to look at the financial statements? How do you make sure you don't get overleveraged? My writing partner, Rachel Hartman, asks me about these topics and more as I share the techniques that I've developed to understand the costs and returns related to an investment, which is a key component when initiating the bidding process. In addition to helping me with the book, Rachel pens content for Fortune 500 companies and is a regular contributor for U.S. News & World Report (connect with her at LinkedIn).

This week's episode is a continuation of my series that coincides with my upcoming book and name of the podcast, The Insider's Edge to Real Estate Investing. In this show, the fifth of the 12-part series, I discuss what it means to walk through a listing that you are considering for an investment. I compare what it's like to tour a residential home versus checking out an investment property (trust me, there are some key differences!). My writing partner, Rachel Hartman, asks me questions as I share inside tips to give you the advantage, including knowing who to bring with you, what questions to ask, and how to find out information that will help you decide whether to make a bid. The best part: the chance to reimagine a space and think creatively about how you could repurpose it and add value. In addition to helping me with the book, Rachel pens content for Fortune 500 companies and is a regular contributor for U.S. News & World Report (connect with her at LinkedIn).

On this week's episode, I'm continuing a series that coincides with my upcoming book and name of the podcast, The Insider's Edge to Real Estate Investing. In this show, the fifth of this 12-part series, I talk about discovering properties that can produce returns which outperform the market. You'll learn why it's a great idea to ask about the seller's motivation, how to find deals that aren't readily listed and visible to the public eye, and ways to build a great relationship with brokers, who are an essential resource and can lead you to hidden deals. My writing partner Rachel Hartman talks with me about pursuing off market opportunities, why neglected property might be a great fit, and how to decipher sales information. In addition to helping me with the book, Rachel pens content for Fortune 500 companies and is a regular contributor for U.S. News & World Report (connect with her at LinkedIn)

On this week's episode, I'm continuing a series that coincides with my upcoming book and name of the podcast, The Insider's Edge to Real Estate Investing. In this show, the fourth of this 12-part series, I delve into one of the most important aspects of real estate investing: your relationships. This is not a game you'll play on your own and having a partner you can count on will help you get great wins, time and again. I lay out the different players you'll need on your dream team, and how each one will contribute to the deal. My writing partner, Rachel Hartman, interviews me as I share ways to get to know others in this space, how to approach them, and the benefits of long-term relationships. Bottom line: your reputation will reign supreme, and others will notice who you keep in your circle. In addition to helping me with the book, Rachel pens content for Fortune 500 companies and is a regular contributor for U.S. News & World Report (connect with her at LinkedIn).

On this week's episode, I'm continuing a series that coincides with my upcoming book and new name of the podcast, The Insider's Edge to Real Estate Investing. In this show, I compare real estate investing to other investment types, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and retirement accounts. I explain how real estate tends to be an opaque and inefficient space, meaning it's not always easy to readily find information about every available property in your neighborhood. I also lay out why those factors work to your advantage, because if you research and get to know an area, you'll be able to spot great opportunities and build returns on your own terms.

My writing partner Rachel Hartman interviews me as I break down two common myths that tend to hold new investors back, which are the lack of capital and lack of experience. I share my investing philosophy which reduces risk, point out ways to raise capital right from the beginning, and explain how I went from having nearly zero knowledge of real estate to becoming an expert in my neighborhood in just 90 days—and how you can too. In addition to helping me with the book, Rachel pens content for Fortune 500 companies and is a regular contributor for U.S. News & World Report (connect with her at LinkedIn).

On this week's episode, I'm kickstarting a new series that coincides with my upcoming book and new name of the podcast, The Insider's Edge to Real Estate Investing. In this first episode, I share insights into my background, including where I grew up and how I got into real estate, first as a broker and later as an investor myself. I relate stories about observing my grandfather's tenacity and seeing how that helped guide his real estate investing strategy, along with my gratitude for mentors who showed me how to get into the real estate game and gain the competitive advantage. My writing partner Rachel Hartman interviews me to pull back the layers and point out the lines I draw between my brokerage business and acting as an investor, my early mistakes that taught me valuable lessons, and discoveries that opened my eyes to the opportunities in real estate for those who have the inside knowledge. In addition to helping me with the book, Rachel pens content for Fortune 500 companies and is a regular contributor for U.S. News & World Report (connect with her at LinkedIn).

Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-hartman-4a8a516/

On this week's show I welcome Nick Axford, Principal and Global Director of Insight at Avison Young. Dr. Nick Axford is Avison Young's Global Director of Insight, and has over 25 years' experience in leading private sector research and consultancy functions. From 1994 to 2018 he worked for CBRE, including five years as Global Head of Research. In this global role, Nick was responsible for leading and coordinating the activities of more than 650 specialists in countries around the world. Nick is a regular presenter at leading industry conferences and events, appearing frequently in the print and broadcast media commenting on topical issues relating to the commercial real estate market.

On this week's show, I welcome Craig Robinson, Chief Growth Officer at Industrious. Craig is an experienced chief executive, division president and board director for global commercial real estate, outsourcing and tech-enabled service companies. Craig has led business units within both large global public companies and private mid-cap growth businesses. He most recently built and led Powered By We, a hyper-growth business unit at WeWork providing technology, development, and management services to real estate owners and tenants. Previously he was the CEO of Global Corporate Services at Newmark Knight Frank (NASDAQ: NMRK) where he led all sales, operations and platform investments for their corporate real estate outsourcing business. Prior to Newmark, he was President of Colliers International Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CIGI), U.S. Region, where he was responsible for $1B+ in annual revenue, 5,600 real estate professionals, and 150 offices.