TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
THINKING REALTY 8 Think Realty News & Events 9 Think Realty Member Benefits Custom design centers bring consistency, scale to kitchen and bath renovations.
THE BIG PICTURE 38 Good Deals in Hot Markets are Getting Old, Literally The trick to snagging solid returns in hot markets is century-old houses. by Blake Johnson 40 The Five Biggest Threats to Your Rehab Budget An expert contractor reveals the worst things you could possibly overlook. by Susan Dupont HOUSING NEWS REPORT 54 Overcoming the Superfund Stigma Hazardous waste sites, property values, and public health. by Russell Bartlett
COACHES CORNER 10 Gary Harper Lessons in leadership. 14 Panel in Print Insider insights on wholesaling. INDUSTRYVOICES 16 Don't Run the Race Alone How will artificial intelligence affect real estate investing? by Kathy Fettke SPECIAL SECTION: STARTING OUT RIGHT 30 The Importance of Systems The greatest real estate strategies fail without scale. by Gary Harper 33 A Dangerous Assumption Resist the temptation to do it all. by Jenna Heneghan 18 The Robots are Coming
57 Grocery Store Wars The best grocery stores for homebuyers and investors. by ATTOM Data Solutions
NUTS & BOLTS 92 Getting Your Real Estate License as an Investor Getting (or foregoing) your license should fit with your overall real estate strategy. by Darren Soares 96 3 Steps to Making Money on Inherited Properties Working profitably with buyers who almost always want to sell. by Gaylene Rogers Lonergan
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COVER FEATURE
Above: Zillow Chief Economist SVENJA GUDELL shines a light on 2018 housing.
WHENDATA IS POWER
by Carole VanSickle Ellis :: photos by Smokescreen Media
About Your Real Estate Assets This false belief creates huge pitfalls for your portfolio. by Carole VanSickle Ellis 34 Solving a Nightmare Scenario for IRA-Based Real Estate Investing Expedite your deals while protecting your profits. by Bryan Ellis 36 3 Best Practices to Maximize Your Team's Productivity Start out right and returns will follow. by Douglas Skipworth
BYTHE NUMBERS 110 A Tale of 10 Markets
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10 markets with strong price gains and several possible futures. by Ingo Winzer
MARKETING
FINAL THOUGHTS
MARKET BREAKDOWN
DESIGN POINT
INVESTOR REVIEW 67 Turnkey Real Estate Investing
BUILDING THE BEST NETWORK FOR 2018
INVESTING AT ITS BEST Investors see property and life with different eyes.
SPOTLIGHT: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Market poised for strong growth, but there’s a caveat.
UNEXPECTED DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2018 "Do-not's" becoming "must-have's" this year.
Taking turnkey to the next level with premium products, services, and profits.
A good network is the key to great returns.
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