Your First Rental Property: Build Passive Income Without Becoming a Landlord

Why I Sold My Seattle Rentals: Calculating Return on Equity - Real Estate Investing Tips


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In this episode, Lane discusses his decision to sell his Seattle rental properties despite the recent market appreciation and tech money influx. He explains the concept of Return on Equity (ROE) and its importance in evaluating real estate investments. Lane shares specific metrics and calculations, revealing that a 2% ROE from his Seattle properties was insufficient compared to other investment opportunities. He emphasizes the need to analyze and leverage 'lazy money' in real estate portfolios to achieve better returns. Lane concludes with actionable advice for investors to evaluate their properties systematically to optimize financial performance.


00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

00:06 Seattle Real Estate Market Insights

00:26 Evaluating Property Performance

00:49 The Concept of Return on Equity (ROE)

01:42 Decision to Sell and Reinvest

02:28 Action Plan for Investors

02:46 Conclusion and Call to Action

To help you get started grab our remote rental ecourse at theWealthElevator.com/firstdeal. The preceding is not tax, legal, or investment advice, nor an offer to sell securities or investment products. Always make informed decisions with professional guidance.

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