Turning an old Kmart into hundreds of self-storage units is one unique way to approach the self-storage niche. With over 8,000 units of self-storage units, AJ Osbourne is passionate about finding the right deal, the right market, and the right marketing strategy to return a solid 8-12% in revenue. Find out his strategy today on Accelerated Investor.
After 30 years of investing, Peter Conti says he’s never seen opportunities like there are in the market today. With two books on real estate under his belt, Peter decided to publish a third on his favorite topic: commercial lease options. He shares the 3 key parts of a commercial lease option with me, and walks me through his latest real estate acquisition.
Mentors help you avoid major pitfalls, and Mike Simmons wants you to learn from his mistakes. His podcast Just Start Real Estate, and now his new book, are all designed to help you get started, level up faster, and learn how to avoid common real estate investing pitfalls.
For an inside look into how the lending end is holding up for real estate, Angelo Christian talks about his mortgage loan origination business. As one of the top producing loan originators in the country, Angelo’s perspective is invaluable. In addition, his personal story will inspire you to be better and work harder.
95% of rent was collected over the COVID-19 shutdowns and quarantines in Andrew Keel’s mobile home parks. A nearly recession-proof addition to your real estate portfolio, mobile homes are a unique model that requires less maintenance for you. The Keel Team has acquisition down to a science, and Andrew shares how to find, assess, and purchase these properties with us today.
The three Ds in storage units is a little different: death, divorce, and downsizing. This means that even in a recession, storage units are in demand as people shift into smaller apartments and lose the extra storage space in their homes. By adding storage units to your portfolio, you can add assets that steadily produce returns, even in a downturn.
Tying your earning potential to an hourly wage keeps you on a leash. Leslie Awasom’s great job in medicine became a W2 jail cell when he realized that. But shifting out of a W2 job and losing that steady paycheck was a huge change for him. Learn about how he’s doing it with his partner Tenny Tolofari in the Maryland metro area.
Wholesaling lease options have a place in the entire lifecycle of the investor. Do you need some quick cash for a bigger, better deal? Lease options are a quick way to make money for other real estate ventures that you’re looking at. Joe McCall from Real Estate Investing Mastery shares how to use lease options to become a transaction engineer with creative financing.
Be a positive influence and do some good in the world by connecting with compassion. David Wood, a life coach, and performance expert shares three ways you can truly see the people around you. By asking questions that are truly interesting, you can help your team, your family, and your customers feel like they matter. And people who matter love doing business with you.
Even if you hire a property management company, you still need to keep an eye on your operations. As the owner of the Ohio Landlord Association, I talk to a lot of landlords about how to maximize their investments. My 6 Dos and 6 Don’ts for property management will protect you from being surprised by a failing apartment building.