DESIGN 8 Inflation-proofing Your Renovation Budget Despite labor shortages and increases in the price of materials, staying open to possibilities and turning up the creative juices can help investors achieve quality renovations that attract buyers. by Suni Goff 12 Investing in Mobile/Manufactured Homes The cost of mobile/manufactured homes are lower than single family, and returns can be proportionately higher—making them a great investment. by Glenn Stromberg
46 Purposeful Design—Container-Based Homes to the Rescue Container-based homes meet our needs for design more than any other sustainable housing choice. by Kirk Taylor 48 What Upgrades Do Millennial Homebuyers Care About Most? Understanding the upgrades that excite
72 The World Economy Is NOT Your Economy What is really holding you back from growing your RE investments? by Liz Faircloth and Andresa Guidelli 74 Surging Prices and Sales Drive the Market in Southwest Florida How long will it last? by Robert Knight CASE STUDY 78 Private Capital at Work Here’s how one Maine entrepreneur is building affordable housing for his community and changing perceptions one house at a time. by John Beacham
millennial homebuyers and renters will help real estate investors attract this generation as
customers. by Jamie Cohen
52 Property Design with a Purpose
Two factors to consider during the design phase of any building are the physical and psychological features. by Taylor Miller
16 13 Design Trends for 2022
From getting back to nature to more private spaces, the pandemic has influenced what people want in their homes. by Lorraine Beato
LEGISLATION 80 Update from Think Realty Government Relations Committee by Arianne Lemire
FUNDING 54 Designing the Best Rental Loan
24 The 4 Essential Elements of a Successful Real Estate Project “PREP” is the key to getting the job done right. by Tom Olson
An article series on navigating the private lending world by Damon Riehl
MARKET & TRENDS 82 What Does the New Normal Look Like? Despite changing market conditions, we do have some clues about where the real estate market is headed. by Susan Naftulin 84 Will Surges in Home Prices Last? Here’s the forecast for 10 markets where home prices are sharply higher than last year. by Ingo Winzer OPERATIONS 86 Designing Your Entrepreneurial Life Successful entrepreneurs create strategies to ensure long-lasting success. by Kurt Coleman 88 PlanOmatic Increases 3D Virtual Tours for SFR Properties Charlotte ranked as PlanOmatic’s most in-demand mMarket for 3D tours in 2021. by Kori Covrigaru
26 Good Design Can Make or Break Your Business Creating good design that delights customers is good for business. by Jeff Roth
INVESTMENT STRATEGY 56 The Best Way to Achieve Consistent Returns in Rental Properties A diverse portfolio leads to consistent cash flow. by Gregg Cohen 58 The 7 Keys to a Successful Rehab Including these sometimes-overlooked steps to your rehab process can help lead to a successful outcome. by Rob Fuller 60 Design Your Asset Protection Plan With Diligence Your asset protection plan is too critical to be left to unquestioned amateurs. by Garrett Sutton
28 Redesigning Distressed Properties to Appeal to Modern Buyers
Distressed property investors delivered an estimated 140,000 renovated homes to owner-occupant buyers during the pandemic. by Daren Blomquist 31 How Design Can Maximize A Multifamily Investment Fresh design and branding can create value for tenants and owners. by Jeremy Kloter 32 Understanding the Power of Color Color is a tool that can help you create positive emotions in a homebuyer. by Michele Van Der Veen Baby boomers are expected to drive the build-to-rent SFR trend for several years as they retire, move to warmer climates, and demand high-end luxuries. by Bruce McNeilage 40 Reimagining City Living To retain and attract new tenants, residential developers must create inclusive, affordable, and environmentally conscious solutions. 42 Certified Asthma and Allergy Friendly Means Healthier Indoor Air for Everyone The certification program scientifically tests and identifies consumer products that are more suitable for people with asthma and allergies. 36 Design is Crucial to Attracting Discerning Baby Boomers
62 Why Buying Into Access and Noise Can Lead to Poor Investments
Listening to hype in the press and social media isn’t the best way to make investment choices. by Kyle Jones
90 How to Write Compelling
64 Is Wall Street Buying Up Main Street?
Rental Property Descriptions To attract tenants in a competitive market, your
You’ll need to think back to your introductory economics class to discover the real reason housing inventory is low. by Zach Lemaster 66 How to Protect Yourself from the Housing Bubble Here’s how to not only protect yourself but also take advantage of the housing bubble. by Grant Cardone 68 A Lifestyle by Design Ask yourself four questions as you consider the lifestyle you desire as a real estate investor. by Arianne Lemire
words matter. by Jenifer Calandra
92 Insurance for Your Perfectly Designed Investment Property
Follow these general best practices for insuring any investment property that will undergo some form of rehab. by Sam Brust 94 Optimize Your Real Estate Portfolio with PlanOlabs Our data analysis and visualization, cycle optimization, and industry research will help you achieve your REI goals. by Kori Covigaru
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