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This week's topic: 4 Essentials for Investing in the Real Estate Market

The interest rates have been on an upward trajectory, signaling a shift in the real estate financial landscape. Higher interest rates typically result in increased borrowing costs, a slowdown in sales, and a potential decrease in property values, affecting both homebuyers and property investors. This dynamic environment demands a strategic reassessment and pivoting from investors to help them navigate the evolving economic conditions and adjust their expectations in response to the changing landscape.

In the episode, Nate shares that the key to navigating the market is understanding where the upside is in the market. According to him, debt is playing a pivotal role in the current market. You can acquire real estate by assuming loans at a 3 to 4% interest rate compared to borrowing at a higher interest of 8 to 9% in the commercial space. This approach offers good cash flow opportunities with higher cap rates, presenting a favorable investment landscape.

Nate has been a long-time investor of apartment complexes in the multifamily space, closing 218 deals last year and aiming to break 100 deals this year despite market shifts. He shares that in the first 3 months of the year, Lenders were retrading, pushing back, and canceling their commitment, and there is still a lot of that going on. However, they have seen more activities from loan assumption, taking on debts already there, and buying companies in real estate. His determination highlights the resilience of real estate, even in challenging times.

Nate is the principal and managing partner of Crowdfunding Lawyers, and they have been helping thousands of people doing real estate deals over the years. He is a deal junkie whose mission is to make things happen in his business and for other investors. His passion and background for the past 20-plus years have been in investment deals and roundup development in GP teams, where he has done more than 4000 multifamily units over the years and helped people raise billions to make things happen.

That is part of what Nate shares with Fuquan today. He emphasizes that the key to success is understanding the market upside and acquiring real estate through assuming loans at lower interest rates. Real estate investing is always going to be there, and it has made more millionaires than anything else.

Tune in to gain valuable insights into Nate's investment strategy and top tips on optimizing your real estate strategy in the current market.

Highlights from the Interview

• A bit about Nate's background and what he does in the real estate space
• Why Nate is passionate about real estate investing
• How the market has affected Nate's business model and things he’s doing to pivot
• Nate's strategy that is helping him navigate the narrows in the current market
• Targeting cashflow opportunities from debt assumptions Vs. Value add investments
• The services Crowdfunding Lawyers provide to real estate investors

Are you a wholesaler and finding it challenging to locate deals in the market? It’s hard to find properties, but the game is far from over. There are some wholesaling strategies that can help you set your business apart, locate the best deals, and hit your profit margin. Finding wholesale deals doesn't have to be tricky. In today’s episode, Clint Cooper shares wholesaling strategies that can help you find lucrative wholesale deals, scale your business, and find your success in the current real estate market.

In the conversation, Clint shares that the secret to finding and scaling your wholesale business is to get good in marketing and building a high-sales performance team. According to him, the ability to build a top-tier sales team is not only challenging but also the most rewarding skill in the industry. So many investors struggle with building high-performance sales teams, but Clint shares that this goes back to sales management, the people you hire, the onboarding process, and training. It’s all about learning sales management and understanding how to build a culture of accountability.

Clint has been in real estate for about 3 years now. He has done fix and flip, but his specialty is in wholesaling. He currently serves as the CEO for Padly, which is a real estate investment firm based out of Atlanta that has multiple satellite offices across the southeast. He also serves as a Coach at Wartime CEO.

That is part of what Clint shares with Fuquan today. Clint, just like any successful wholesaler, has made mistakes and has many scars to show, but that is what helped him to learn, grow, and get better in his investing strategies. Clint is passionate about serving his team members and creating a better life for those around him. Clint loves to teach wealth-building to anyone who will listen.

Tune in for an in-depth exploration of Clint's strategies and insights into wholesaling that will empower you to scale your real estate business to new heights.

Highlights from the Interview

• How Clint got started in real estate and his specialty in wholesaling
• Strategies that Clint is using to navigate the wholesale market
• Clint’s coaching on how to build a wholesale organization and a corporation
• How to set your wholesale business apart and scale in the current market
• The areas and the markets Clint's business is focusing on
• What it costs to be in Nick’s scaling program for wholesalers
• Lessons Clint has learned from the mistakes he has made in his journey

Investing in multifamily properties in a high-interest rate market is like riding a wave of challenges and opportunities. On one hand, the elevated interest rates have increase the cost of financing, reducing the profitability of multifamily investments. Higher borrowing costs have also impacted property valuations, leading to tight profit margins, particularly for investors heavily reliant on leverage. However, this challenging environment also offers opportunities to investors, which we will discuss with Nick Elder in today’s show.

In the episode, Nick shares that strategic investing, partnering with the right investors, and asset management are the keys to growing your wealth and portfolio in real estate. Nick is a former pharmaceutical sales rep turned real estate investor whose journey is one of resilience and determination. He started investing in 2019 on the side but turned his real estate side hustle into a full-time gig after being laid off from his pharmaceutical sales job in August 2022. 

Nick’s first investment was in a house hack (a 3-bed, 3-bath single-family property) in Denver that eliminated his rent, increased his income, and provided the foundation for growing his wealth through strategic real estate investments. Nick is also a partner at his own company, and his wisdom extends to investing in smaller syndications and out-of-state fix and flips. He’s also a limited partner in several private equity funds at Ironton Capital, where he has contributed significantly to raising $20M. 

That is part of what Nick shares with Fuquan today. He emphasizes the importance of effective asset management and partnering with someone experienced and full cycle. Nick's passion for real estate is evident, and he is committed to helping others grow their wealth through strategic real estate investments.

Tune in to get insight into Nick’s investment strategy and top tips on how to optimize your investment strategy and find opportunities to expand your real estate portfolio. 

Highlights from the Interview

• A bit about Nick's background and how he started out in real estate 
• Why Nick is passionate about real estate investing
• Nick’s multifamily investment strategy and the deals size he’s focusing on
• How Nick invests as a limited partner with developers and operators 
• How the housing market is affecting Nick’s business on the multifamily side
• Holding period and how it has evolved in small and big development projects
• Nick’s capital raising and why it has slowed down in the current market
• Nick’s buy buck and the small and large opportunities they would take
• Finding the right partners to partner with in deals

Real estate investment assets insurance is a critical aspect of property ownership and management in the modern real estate industry. It plays a pivotal role in protecting investors and investors from a wide array of potential risks and financial losses. This type of insurance covers damages caused by events like fire, natural disasters, theft, vandalism, and liability claims, offering a vital layer of security for real estate investments. It ensures that, as an investor, you can confidently navigate the complexities of the real estate market while minimizing the financial impact of unforeseen and unfortunate incidents. Real estate investment assets insurance policies not only safeguard the physical structures but also the financial interests tied to these investments, making them an indispensable tool for property owners.

In the episode, Aaron Letzeiser shares that working with an insurance specializing in real estate investment assets is a win. They possess an in-depth understanding of the insurance processes and have streamlined systems in place to liaise with you, your lender, escrow, and your carrier, ensuring you receive all the necessary notifications. According to Aaron, if you are working with a specialist in the insurance space, you will run into fewer issues while still being able to take advantage of the programs that you find attractive for your portfolio. He also shed light on the availability of diverse policy options that offer effective coverage and flexibility, eliminating the need for multiple policy transactions. This not only reduces non-refundable policy fees but also provides consistency in your coverage, ultimately giving you congruity in your coverage. 

Aaron started Obie in collaboration with his brother Ryan, who brought significant expertise from his career in real estate private equity, where he focused on purchasing apartments for value and engaging in fix-and-flip strategies for his rental portfolio. By the time they started Obie, Ryan had firmly entrenched himself in the real estate industry. In contrast, Aaron's professional background was rooted in insurance, having previously established several companies. However, his enduring interest in real estate drove their collective vision. Aaron explains that as an insurance technology company specializing in serving small and medium-sized residential real estate investors in the United States. Their goal is to make the insurance process more transparent and less painful than traditional insurance offerings—their mission centers on simplifying insurance for their target clientele.

That is what Aaron shares with Fuquan today. He emphasizes the importance of collaborating with insurance specialists dedicated to real estate investment assets for long-term gain. Given that insurance ranks among the most substantial financial commitments for investors, Aaron's insights are invaluable to your investment journey. 

Tune in to get insight into Aaron’s wealth of knowledge in the insurance space and discover how you can optimize your insurance strategies for sustained success in real estate investment.

Highlights from the Interview

• Aaron’s background and how he got started in real estate 
• The residential assets and areas that Obie covers in the insurance space 
• Doing your due diligence on the listing offer for the T12 insurance rate 
• Why new investors get different policy rates from what existing owners had 
• Portfolio insurance vs insurance of a single asset 
• How to strategically separate portfolio insurance policy with the notifications
• The benefits of working with a specialist in the insurance space
• The different types of policies that provide effective coverage for held-for-rent properties 
• Finding a good agent who can help you understand your coverage and advocate for you 
• Obie’s technology, how it works, and what differentiates it from other companies 

Are you in a financial dilemma and not knowing what the future holds for you? Maybe your home was repossessed because you lost your job and could no longer pay the mortgages and bank loans. Such obstacles could be your way up to something better and bigger than you think. All you need is the right mindset and finding something to do, something you love, and something that gives you hope. Time and again, real estate investing has proved to be one of those strategies that gives hope after a shattered financial life. The good thing is that you are not alone. Eudania Burrell, who joins us in this episode, is one of the best examples to inspire you.

Eudania has had a successful career at the Department of Homeland Security for over 20 years. Despite facing challenges, like nearly losing her job during the COVID-19 pandemic and her home flooding the same week, Eudania did not give up. She needed something to keep her going, something to be passionate about, and something to look forward to. Real estate investing provided her with just that. She joined the Connected Investors network, learned about their software, and charted her own course through some guidance. She secured her first three real estate deals in three months and successfully closed them, and she has never looked back since.

In this episode, Eudania talks about the strategies she used to get herself off the ground, up to the point of launching a company, Renew Me Properties. Initially, the company focussed on wholesaling in order to help her build the capital reserves but recently got into subject 2 deals, buy and hold and also gap lending. She explains how her diverse approach to real estate has been a real success. Subject 2 deals are good if you do them with the right paperwork legally that protects both parties. She also points out that you do not need currency to get started in real estate. A good network is the first thing you need. A network is a form of currency in itself.

She also points out that interest rates are not slowing down her real estate investing, and it should not slow you down, too. You just have to learn to pivot and become a better investor. She is not fixed on the strategies to use. All she does is wait for the deals to dictate the strategy. Through that, she has developed a mindset of not seeing challenges as setbacks but as potential to learn new things. Every deal has had something to teach her. The interest rates may be high, but you must understand that you are buying an asset that will pay for itself when you do it right. Learn how to move with the market. Do not be rigid in your strategies.

Tune in to get insights into Eudania’s real estate strategies and tips for your success.

Highlights from the Interview

Eudania’s journey into real estate while still working in Homeland Security

How the Covid pandemic impacted lives either positively or negatively

A bit about Renew Me Properties, a company Eudania launched

Why Eudania is so passionate about real estate investing

Challenges she is going through in the market with increased interest rates

Goals and predictions for her 2024 Q1 

Eudania’s biggest challenge and what she is doing to overcome it

Best ways to reach out and connect with Eudania