INVESTMENT STRATEGY 8 How to Be a Smart Real Estate Investor in a Tight Market These are the four keys for knowing how, when, and where to invest. by John V. Santilli 10 Is Affordable Housing a Wise Investment? Contrary to conventional thinking, real estate investors should consider some of the benefits to including affordable housing in their investment portfolios. by Justin Hamaker 12 17 Ways You Can Make Money Investing in Real Estate Real estate investing requires patience, timing, and a willingness to get creative. by Luke Babich SPECIAL FOCUS EDUCATION IN REAL ESTATE INVESTING 18 Why Experience Is the Best Education There are some things only experience can teach—and it’s best to learn from others’ experience rather than our own. by Jeff Roth 20 Your Development Is a Process, Not a Destination Never stop growing your skills and honing your strengths. by Kurt Coleman 22 28 Free (or Inexpensive) REI Investor Tools Use these to leverage your knowledge. by Neil Timmins
6 Midwest Multifamily Market Trends Here’s why investors are taking a serious look at the Midwest. by Jeff Roth 8 SEO Keyword Volumes in the Hottest Real Estate Markets Incorporate SEO tactics on your website to build your portfolio and gain investors. by Jenifer Calandra 10 Hottest Real Estate Investing Markets for 2023 Foreclosure auction data provides a view of which real estate markets are most popular
MARKET AND TRENDS 34 Where Should Real Estate Investors Go for Current Market News? An Article Series on Navigating the Private Lending World by Damon Riehl
36 Beat the Odds
Home prices in markets with a strong local economy will hold up better. by Ingo Winzer
38 Corporate Investors vs. Homeowners
with investors and which markets are potentially most profitable for investors. by Daren Blomquist
Where will this modern-day David versus Goliath tale lead? by Taylor Miller
14 Child’s Play
OPERATIONS 40 Process Map Your Way to Success
Fun and imaginative children’s rooms have the ability to be the most memorable room in any house! by Michele Van Der Veen 18 America’s Last Stand at Affordable Housing As the need for affordable housing grows, mobile home communities can be a solution. by Neil Timmins 22 Expanding Your Real Estate Investment Portfolio in an Evolving Market Finding a lending partner that understands your specific goals and vision can help you grow in
Documenting your processes allows you to run an efficient, profitable business. by Gary Harper
42 Using Data Enrichment Services to Guide Your Investments
Additional data can provide you with the insights and information you need to make informed decisions and help you contact the right people. by Jamie Cohen
any market. by Rob Chiusano
4 6 The Importance of a Business Operating System
24 Booming Markets for
A business operating system allows your business to operate more efficiently—and to replicate success. by Jim Tannehill
Self-Storage Real Estate Self-storage has continued its streak as a high- performing commercial real estate asset class. by Ryan Gibson 26 Unlocking Your Financial Future with an SDIRA You can leverage your retirement funds to invest in alternative assets tax-free. by Sarah Shellam
SALES AND MARKETING 48 How to Build Better Prospect Lists
26 Why REI Education Is Important
You don’t need a formal degree in investing to find success with real estate investing, but learning the fundamentals will help you unlock real estate’s wealth-building power. by Ryan Zomorodi
Increase conversions by focusing on these property types. by Justin Silverio
30 A Market for Groves
Polk County, Florida, is being absorbed in the path of progress. by Susan Reilly LEGISLATION 31 Are You Up-to-Date About Legislation That Could Impact Your Portfolio?
28 How Do You Choose Good Real Estate Education?
DESIGN 54 The Front Door: A Portal to First Impressions
There’s more than enough out there, but not everything is right for you. by Tom Olson
Here’s how to create an amazing front door that will make a great first impression on
INVESTOR REVIEW
potential buyers. by Michele Van Der Veen
Being informed about legislation protects your investments and helps you make informed investment decisions. by Abhi Golhar
2 Key to Finding Hot Markets Investors should be aware of several housing trends that will likely play out. by Marco Santarelli
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