TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
THINK REALTY 8 News & Events
SPECIAL FOCUS: ADDINGVALUE 40 How to Identify the Right Renovations for Your Investing Goals Different investing strategies require different property upgrades. by Susan Dupont 42 What the “Internet of Things” Means for Your Real Estate Returns Be smart when you install smart features in your properties. by Carole Ellis with expert insight from Tyler Van Winkle 46 10 Mistakes Property Owners Make When Writing their Property Listing Providing the information in your listing can dramatically improve your profits. by Kimberly Smith INDUSTRYVOICES 92 “Best States” Rankings Released for 2018 How states care for their residents may affect your investment strategy. by Roz Booker and Desiree Patno 94 Assessing the Value of a Real Estate Mentor ROI on mentoring is easier to predict and achieve than you might think. by Carole VanSickle Ellis
Dallas event focused on time, now emphasis shifts to wealth in Baltimore. 10 Member Benefits: Barnett 3 money-saving strategies hands-on investors miss.
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN! Learn more on pg. 84
RENOVATION ROCK STARS 12 Bread-and-Butter House with a Surprise A standard Florida home takes a hit from a
hurricane & returns big profits. featured investors John and Corinne Tesh
16 Fire Recovery Rehab A Maryland investor skips the movies to find a hidden gem. featured investor Vernon Vaughan
HOUSING NEWS REPORT 30 Finding the Next Reno My Take article from ATTOM Data Solutions. by Sam Freshman 33 [ Infographic ] The Distressed Discounts Dozen
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COVER FEATURE
LAWRENCE YUN ’s unique position with the National Association of Realtors affords him exclusive access to data and housing policy information.
12 housing markets where distressed discounts are still deep and plentiful. by ATTOM Data Solutions
PERFECTINGTHE ARTOFANTICIPATION
by Carole VanSickle Ellis :: photos by Doug Sanford
MINDSET 108 Travel Hacks from the Racetrack
34 How Blockchain Could Transform Property Record Transparency Splitting the Attom article from ATTOM Data Solutions. by Felix Tom 36 Pensacola: A Primer on Job Migration to Affordable Housing Markets Spotlight article from ATTOM Data Solutions. by Peter Miller
Think Realty’s NASCAR driver reveals how she keeps things together on the go. by Jennifer Jo Cobb
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INVESTOR SPOTLIGHT
ADDING VALUE
THE BIG PICTURE
SPECIAL SECTION 67 Information Management Network (IMN) Highlights on IMN's 6th Annual Single Family Rental Investment Forum (East)
PANEL IN PRINT: ADDING VALUE Think Realty Coaches discuss adding value to real estate.
MEMPHIS INVESTMENT PROPERTIES Turnkey real estate & new construction best fit for Memphis.
3 VALUE PLAYS TO CREATE COMMUNITY
CO-LIVING NO LONGER A WALL STREET CONCEPT What investors can take to the bank when it comes to “adult dorms.”
38 One-on-One with Daren Blomquist The art (and data) of effective flipping. by Carole VanSickle Ellis
Intangible assets can bring tangible returns.
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