TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
THINK REALTY 8 News & Events 12 Think Realty's Newest Coach: Shawn Woedl Leading risk management expert joins the team.
HOUSING NEWS REPORT 42 5 Financial Benefits of Owning Residential Real Estate Investments
"My Take" article from ATTOM Data Solutions. by Glenn Hamburger
DESIGN POINT 14 Renovation Rockstar: Historic Home Yields Hidden Treasures
46 The Most Underwater and Equity Rich U.S. Housing Markets "Data in Action" article from ATTOM Data Solutions. 48 Flipping Mysteries Explained
“Good bones” save a tricky renovation from disaster. Featured Investors: Kathryn Harbour, Realtor with Keller Williams and Steve & Denise Nunley, Steeden Preferred Properties
Daren Blomquist talks metrics, warning signals, and where certain markets may be changing “the rules” for flipping. by Carole VanSickle Ellis
SPECIAL FOCUS: STRATEGY 26 How to Identify the Best Secondary Markets for Investment For reasonable returns on risk, secondary markets are the answer. by Paul Fiorilla 30 Productively Placing Tenants with “Thin” or No Credit As credit-scoring changes, landlords may find themselves in the dark. by Carole VanSickle Ellis 32 Case Study: Tenant Screening in a Challenging Market Local policies require flexibility and creativity from landlords. by Eric Worral 34 Every Real Estate Investor’s Guide to Digital Assistants Property management, mobility, and artificial intelligence. by Linda Liberatore
THE BIG PICTURE 50 3 Simple Stories About Effectively
Negotiating with Buyers & Sellers Communication case studies that demonstrate how to get deals done. by Shaun McCloskey
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COVER FEATURE
86 Real Estate, Precious Metals & The Truth About Inflation Why more investors are buying real estate than ever before. by Samuel K. Freshman MINDSET 60 New Opportunities & New Worlds as a Cultural Ambassador Bringing fresh eyes to international real estate investing. by Jennifer Jo Cobb
Greystone & Co.’s STEPHEN ROSENBERG attributes growth to giving.
SOURCINGTRUE SUCCESS INHOUSING
by Carole VanSickle Ellis :: photos by Emily Frances
36 7 Crucial Actions to Keep You Current Through Networking at Conferences Don’t ever miss another emerging industry trend with this to-do list. by Bill Griesmer
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BY THE NUMBERS
THE BIG PICTURE
DESIGN POINT
HOWTOMAXIMIZEYOUR INSURANCEBENEFITS Don't let a minor oversight void your disaster claim.
15 “SWEETSPOTS” FOR RENTAL INVESTORS These markets are just right for rental real estate.
THETHINKREALTY WALKABILITYPRIMER 3 keys to understanding and using walkability measures.
3COUNTERTOPOPTIONS FROMTHEFIELD What materials are right for your investment property and why.
38 3 Signs an Airbnb Rental Could Be Right for Your Market Look for these “green lights” when considering a short-term rental investment. Featured expert: Daniela Andreevska
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT NETWORK (IMN) 67 Middle-Market Multifamily Forum (Southeast) October 4-5, 2018 | Orlando, FL
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