TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
THE BIG PICTURE 12 Basic Training
NUTS & BOLTS 76 Hold ‘Em or Fold ‘Em?
Service veterans carry on a mission to help returning personnel transition and succeed
Here are seven signs it could be time for an investor to cut his or her losses. by Teresa Bitler
through real estate. by Susan Thomas Springer
80 More Insurance Myths Debunked Make sure you have the proper coverages in place before disaster strikes your investment property. by Shawn Woedl
14 Forcing the Economy How tech corridors, robotics and real estate are helping shore up economies at risk. by Carole VanSickle Ellis 26 The Right Recipe Investors who are copycatting ill-conceived recipes for note-financing are headed for a rude awakening. by Eddie Speed 32 Market Update Oklahoma City cooling but stable after blazing start a year ago. by Carole VanSickle Ellis Acquiring stats is only one step in understanding what those housing numbers mean. by Robert Springer 57 Company Profile Think Realty Real Estate Services is a brokerage with investors’ success and interests in mind. by James Hart 58 Knowing Profitable When You See It Here are nine numbers to help identify a successful rental investment. by Kevin Guz 66 Rookie Investor With renters in place in their first rehabbed property, one couple’s path in real estate investing is set. by Abby Tillman UP CLOSE & PERSONAL 54 One-to-One: Daren Blomquist
92 Misconceptions Unmasked The 1031 exchange is not exactly new, but misunderstandings remain. Here are seven myths refuted. by Steven Hickox
BYTHE NUMBERS 104 Get—and Stay—Ahead
The key value of active asset management is the ability to be proactive instead of reactive when it comes to your portfolio. by Cara Hogan
ON THE COVER KNOW THYSELF
JOHN LARSON (right, with colleague Marcus Reynolds) keeps himself and his company on track by concentrating on his area of expertise.
106 Flips Hit 10-Year High
Home flipping was hot in 2016, fueled by low inventory of homes in sellable or rentable condition along with a flood of capital searching for returns and stability. by RealtyTrac 109 Local Market Monitor Good company: In an uncertain economy, play it safe and choose markets with abundant renters. by Ingo Winzer
by Robert Springer :: photos by Lina Perment
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THE BIG PICTURE
UP CLOSE & PERSONAL
REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT
NUTS & BOLTS
SPECIAL REPORT 42 Think Realty’s upcoming Baltimore conference shines a spotlight on policy and legislation affecting investors.
MANUAL OR AUTO PILOT?
TAKING A NEW IDENTITY Finance of America Commercial unveiled.
PHOENIX-TUCSON COMING TOGETHER
WHAT CHANGE LIES AHEAD? Politics’ effect on lending environment.
Can automated trades “beat” real estate ROI?
100-mile gap is quickly closing.
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