The Real Deal Real Estate Show with Larry Harbolt

This week on the Real Deal Show, Larry Harbolt discusses getting started as a real estate investor.

There are many things to think about when diving into real estate investing, this episode helps to make it easier for you to get focused on how you should proceed.

Many people think you can simply buy any house and then call themselves an investor.  Others think that those at meets are already successful.....nothing could be farther from the truth.

Join Larry as he continues to teach us how to become successful as a real estate investor so you too can become "The Real Deal"

Want to learn more?  Visit LarryHarbolt.com and begin learning how to be a successful investor today!

This week on the Real Deal Show, Larry Harbolt discusses getting started as a real estate investor.

There are many things to think about when diving into real estate investing, this episode helps to make it easier for you to get focused on how you should proceed.

Many people think you can simply buy any house and then call themselves an investor.  Others think that those at meets are already successful.....nothing could be farther from the truth.

Join Larry as he continues to teach us how to become successful as a real estate investor so you too can become "The Real Deal"

Want to learn more?  Visit LarryHarbolt.com and begin learning how to be a successful investor today!

Mistakes are common, and something that is necessary in the learning process. In this episode Tyler Sheff of CashFlowGuys.com and Larry Harbolt discuss many of the common mistakes that investors make (including us)

#1 Being in a rush to make money fast / get rich quick:

Making money in real estate is a time tested way to build wealth, however it is far from a “get rich quick” scenario. Larry discusses when you build a house, you don’t begin with the roof, you begin with the foundation. Niche methods are fine, however the investor must have many tools in their toolbox to acquire properties.

#2 Over Analyzing / Analysis Paralysis:

A successful investor takes the time to decide what their profit margins needs to be. If the “deal” does not fit the numbers then you have two choices….negotiate to structure the deal so the numbers work or pass on the deal. By first figuring out what your needs are from the investment, you can then build a template to use in order to quickly analyze deals.

#3 Inheriting someone else’s nightmare:

Just because the seller says “yes” or makes it “easy” to buy their property that does not necessarily make it a worthwhile investment. Don’t be in a rush to just “do a deal”

#4 Getting caught up in bidding wars:

Cash buyers often get caught up in bidding wars…99% of the time this results in the buyer overpaying for the property. Avoid bidding wars at all costs. Instead, focus on finding problems, not properties. To us that means looking for properties that are not necessarily “for sale”, this alone helps eliminate the competition.

#5 Getting a real estate license to gain MLS access:

The MLS can be a great tool…for those that sell houses for others. As an investor, it helps to instead focus on opportunities that are not “for sale” whenever possible. The Multiple Listing Services are simply a tool, however similar services are available that provide the same information for about 75% less cost than having a real estate license.

#6 Being sucked into the “Guru Hype”:

Real estate is not easy, and its NOT a get rich quick scenario. There is no secret sales script, no secret formula. There is no single course or software program that will “do it for you”. Instead it takes hard work, self discipline and determination.

Mistakes are common, and something that is necessary in the learning process. In this episode Tyler Sheff of CashFlowGuys.com and Larry Harbolt discuss many of the common mistakes that investors make (including us)

#1 Being in a rush to make money fast / get rich quick:

Making money in real estate is a time tested way to build wealth, however it is far from a “get rich quick” scenario. Larry discusses when you build a house, you don’t begin with the roof, you begin with the foundation. Niche methods are fine, however the investor must have many tools in their toolbox to acquire properties.

#2 Over Analyzing / Analysis Paralysis:

A successful investor takes the time to decide what their profit margins needs to be. If the “deal” does not fit the numbers then you have two choices….negotiate to structure the deal so the numbers work or pass on the deal. By first figuring out what your needs are from the investment, you can then build a template to use in order to quickly analyze deals.

#3 Inheriting someone else’s nightmare:

Just because the seller says “yes” or makes it “easy” to buy their property that does not necessarily make it a worthwhile investment. Don’t be in a rush to just “do a deal”

#4 Getting caught up in bidding wars:

Cash buyers often get caught up in bidding wars…99% of the time this results in the buyer overpaying for the property. Avoid bidding wars at all costs. Instead, focus on finding problems, not properties. To us that means looking for properties that are not necessarily “for sale”, this alone helps eliminate the competition.

#5 Getting a real estate license to gain MLS access:

The MLS can be a great tool…for those that sell houses for others. As an investor, it helps to instead focus on opportunities that are not “for sale” whenever possible. The Multiple Listing Services are simply a tool, however similar services are available that provide the same information for about 75% less cost than having a real estate license.

#6 Being sucked into the “Guru Hype”:

Real estate is not easy, and its NOT a get rich quick scenario. There is no secret sales script, no secret formula. There is no single course or software program that will “do it for you”. Instead it takes hard work, self discipline and determination.

This week Larry Harbolt discusses the many differences between good deals and bad deals and how to make your deals better.  Knowing more than one way to buy a property is critical in maintaining profitability.  Larry discusses his many ways of breaking down a deal and then constructing a new deal where it creates a win / win for both buyer and seller.

This week Larry Harbolt discusses the many differences between good deals and bad deals and how to make your deals better.  Knowing more than one way to buy a property is critical in maintaining profitability.  Larry discusses his many ways of breaking down a deal and then constructing a new deal where it creates a win / win for both buyer and seller.

In this episode of The Real Estate Strategy Show, Larry dives deep in discussing the types of rental houses you should consider for your rental portfolio.  Larry covers the details needed to make an educated decision and tips on what to avoid and why.  

As a real estate investor, you must be skilled in developing your criteria and then sticking to it.  Although it takes analysing many deals, there is no sense in looking at every house, instead focus on the ones that meet your needs and are most desireable as a rental property.

Interesting in learning more?  Visit LarryHarbolt.com to get started in Real Estate Investing Today!

In this episode of The Real Estate Strategy Show, Larry dives deep in discussing the types of rental houses you should consider for your rental portfolio.  Larry covers the details needed to make an educated decision and tips on what to avoid and why.  

As a real estate investor, you must be skilled in developing your criteria and then sticking to it.  Although it takes analysing many deals, there is no sense in looking at every house, instead focus on the ones that meet your needs and are most desireable as a rental property.

Interesting in learning more?  Visit LarryHarbolt.com to get started in Real Estate Investing Today!