Think-Realty-Magazine-October-2018

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

THINK REALTY 8  News & Events

STRATEGY 52  Opportunity Abounds in Specialized Real Estate Notes 9 important note statistics for your review. by W.J. Mencarow 54  4 Ways to Finance Buy-and-Hold Real Estate New investors should not fear long-term investments. by Andrew Syrios

Updates from around the industry.

10  Sherwin-Williams 2019 Colormix® Color Forecast New master palettes for all property types add personality, value.

56  7 Must-Have Apps for Real Estate Investors Keep up with your investing operations from anywhere. by "Libby Landlord” at My Landlord Helper 58  Contributor Catch-Up: Portland’s Pearl District

SPECIAL SECTION: TRANSFORMATION 12  Renovation Rockstar: Beach Airbnb

Flipping the strategy for vacation-rental profits. Featured Investors: Neal and Cory Barnett, List & Sell Realty

Take a look at the evolution of a contributor's 2010 deal. Featured Investor: Kathy Fettke

16  “Flipping” Between Short- and Long-Term Rental Strategy When the grass is greener on the other side, go there! by Daniela Andreevska 34  The Looming Rebirth of the Single-Family Rental Industry The topic of SFR is becoming a commercial conversation. by Greg Rand 36  How a Contract Will Make or Break Your Real Estate Transformation

NUTS & BOLTS 84  Vintage Style Brings Loyal Tenants, Steady Returns

Embracing the era she loves works for Chicago landlord Carla Price. by Carole VanSickle Ellis

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COVER FEATURE

Forget these 4 items and you could be open to lawsuits, loss, and liability. by Tom Olson

87  Tiling Routes to Take in Your Investment Properties Real investors reveal how they decide what types of tile to use. 90  Seasonal Preventative Steps for Avoiding Financial Loss Fall advice for all investors. by BreAnn Stephenson 92  Experts Reveal Field-Tested Ways to Remove Tobacco-Smoke Byproducts Don’t let a nasty nicotine habit send your home value up in smoke.

JAMIE WOOLEY talks energy, adrenaline, & big returns on investment.

RIDINGTHE REAL ESTATE ROLLER COASTER

by Carole VanSickle Ellis :: photos by Tim Hughes

HOUSING NEWS REPORT 42  AI and Deep Learning Help Solve the Big Data Puzzle for Real Estate

"My Take" article from ATTOM Data Solutions. by Brad McDaniel, CEO, Likely.AI 45  Summer Foreclosure Heatwave [Infographic] Nationwide foreclosure starts in July increased less than 1 percent from a year ago. by ATTOM Data Solutions 46  Best Neighborhoods for Real Estate Buying and Investing Data in Action article by ATTOM Data Solutions.

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TRANSFORMATION

MARKET ANALYSIS

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT NETWORK 67 Middle-Market Multifamily Forum

4WAYSTOFINANCE BUY-AND-HOLDREALESTATE New investors should not fear long-term investments.

HOWTO INVESTWHENA DOWNTURN ISCOMING

3WAYSTOUSENEUTRAL COLORS&STILLSTANDOUT How to appeal to almost any buyer without losing your spirit of design.

4MARKETSRIPE FOR“GUT JOBS”

A Midwest forum for small and midsized apartment owners and developers. October 15-16, 2018 | Chicago, IL

We may be due for a recession, but that shouldn’t slow you down.

For the extreme renovator in all of us.

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