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Don’t miss BACOMM’s EVENT OF THE YEAR

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Dr. Doug Duncan, the Chief Economist and Senior VP of Fannie Mae, will be giving his real estate economic forecast at Bay Area Commercial & Multifamily. (www.BACOMM.club)

Fannie Mae is our nation’s largest government-sponsored enterprise and the world’s largest guarantor of real estate loans.

Named one of Bloomberg / BusinessWeek’s 50 Most Powerful People in Real Estate, Duncan is Fannie Mae’s source for information and analyses on forecasting for housing activity, demographics, overall economic activity, and mortgage market activity.

Dr. Duncan called the last crash accurately, and it is BACOMM’s privilege to share with you his expert insight on where our market is headed, and what the impact will be.

Sponsorship opportunities for this event. Please email [email protected] if you are interested.

RSVP AT WWW.MEETUP.COM/BACOMM

WEBINAR: Is a 6-figure recurring income possible with Vacation Rentals?

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Please review this important webinar invitation from our sponsor.

Dear Realty411 Reader;

Watch this video and you’ll learn how Dave Bynum generated $322,000 in revenue in the past 6 months.

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David, discovered a system that enabled him to acquire 6 properties, 2 “super properties” and $322,000 in revenue in only 6 months, on properties he does NOT OWN.

I’ve seen it in action with my very own eyes…

So if you have an extra $10K to $30K in your bank account, you can start riding this Next Big Thing before more people do!

Airbnb recently acquired “Luxury Retreats” for a little under $300M—they obviously know something on where the market is heading.

They know there’s BIG money in the luxury vacation rental market NOW! It’s amazing…

David Bynum is hosting a 3.5 day Conference about “The Next Big Thing” and while this isn’t a free, nor cheap to attend the event, seats are limited to only 30 qualified attendees. David and his team only want seriously interested people who actually want to earn a recurring income by controlling a luxury home within the next 90 days.

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PS: Don’t wait, they only have a few seats left and the conference is May 17-20 in Scottsdale, AZ at the Fairmont Princess Hotel.

To Your Success!
Linda, the Publisher

National Investors Unite in the Windy City for Realty411’s Conference/Expo

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Realty411, the original realty investor magazine, is hosting a complimentary one-day conference in Chicago spotlighting strategies and trends for 2018

Asset protection, finance and leverage, plus investing on autopilot, are just some of the exciting highlights of Realty411‘s upcoming Creative Chicago Investor’s Expo being held May 19th, at the Hilton Suites, 10 Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.

Sophisticated, as well as new investors – all united by the desire to grow in knowledge – are joining in from the local area as well as from afar, including: California, Michigan, Florida, Missouri, Rhode Island, Nevada, Utah, Texas, Arizona, and more.

At this phenomenal complimentary one-day event, guests will have the opportunity to meet executives from leading companies who can assist them in getting to a higher level of success with fantastic resources.

Don’t miss timely information, in-depth insight, and up-to-the-minute techniques from Realty411, the magazine led by a 25-year veteran landlord lady who is actively closing deals — not just pretending to be.

The publisher, in fact, just closed two transactions in the past one week since this news release went live. Both value-add properties were secured all with private funds, from resources acquired at past Realty411 events.

Beginning at 9 am with a Networking Breakfast Mixer, guests will be able to connect and instantly grow their business by visiting with an array of national exhibitors and meeting local power players. Other top highlights include:

  • Discover Local and Out-of-State Real Estate Opportunities
  • Find Out Where Our Team is Investing & How We Diversify
  • Get FOOL-PROOF Asset Protection and Be Prepared for Everything
  • Find Out How to Own Homes with NO LOANS…. FAST!
  • 5 BEST Niches with Little to NO Competition for Today’s Real Estate Investing
  • Acquire the Business Credit You Need to Grow Your Business with a Local Finance Leader
  • Top Speakers Include: Laura Alamery, Reed Blake, Justin Ford, Michael Lally, Armando Montelongo, Stephan Broadley
  • Delicious Appetizers in the Afternoon for our Powerful Power Networking Break — YES, IT’S A FREE EVENT!
  • AND SO MUCH, MUCH MORE HANDS-ON INFO WILL BE DELIVERED!

To get detailed information about speakers, presenters and topics, please visit our main event landing page @ http://Realty411Expo.com/Chicago

Guests of Realty411’s complimentary networking expo will receive their latest publications: Realty411, Private Money411 and links to their digital REI Wealth Monthly issue.

Realty411, the longest-running magazine and event company serving investors with complimentary resources. The company was founded and is owned by a female investor and journalist based in California. Realty411 has 14 events planned so far this year, which will reach active investors in nine states.

The company is a trend-setter in the REI industry with being the first publication to reach nearly 40,000 verified readers online, in addition to printing 20,000 copies (readership over 50,000), which are purchased through online subscriptions, as well as freely distributed at grocery stores, libraries, coffee shops, bookstores, and other locations around the nation through their network of distributors.

Realty411 shares an alternate cover Real Estate Wealth specifically distributed in high-income areas with homes in the $5M and over price range.

Realty411 has interviewed some of the most renowned leaders in the real-estate investing industry and recently produced, Property Pitch, a 30-minute TV pilot, which will be presented at their events, as well as be submitted to television networks.

Real Estate Investing: Partnerships Vs. Going It Alone

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Article by Fuquan Bilal

What are the pros and cons of partnering up to invest in real estate and mortgage notes versus going it alone?

Many struggle with the decision of whether to go it alone or not in their initial real estate and mortgage note investments. For others taking the passive route from the get go is a no brainer; though may ultimately choose some form of partnership as they desire to scale. What are the real benefits and challenges with these approaches to investing?

For those with the time to do it, going it alone can have some appeal. It allows you to make all your own decisions. You don’t have to rely on anyone else, and there is certainly some pride in doing it yourself. Yet, there are definitely good reasons as to why even the biggest and wealthiest family offices, funds, and individual billionaires choose to partner up in one way or another.

Remodeling and renovating homes and small apartment buildings is still one of the most popular and profitable ways to invest in the real estate market today. On your own you may have the slack to work on a project when you feel like it or not, and to choose all the finishings. Yet, individual investors continue to be at a great disadvantage in the marketplace. They generally do not have access to the lower material and labor costs of bigger investors. They don’t have the lines of credit, negotiation power, market insights, and ability to provide exceptional service as much as they’d like to. This can put great advantages in the hands of those who partner up with others in one way or another. That can make each deal more profitable, and add a lot of stability and safety; whereas individuals are left exposed on their own.

While it may be becoming more difficult, it is still possible for individuals to begin investing in mortgage notes for themselves. With a modest amount of capital or 401k balance you can begin investing in second lien mortgage notes, and grow wealth and passive income streams. You don’t need to borrow, use your credit, or get your hands dirty to do it either. However, with overall loan performance improving, and banks preserving pools for the largest buyers it can be harder for individuals to find deals. Not to mention the exposure to legalities, trying to stay on top of changing regulations, and the challenge of trying to create a balanced portfolio for growth and cash flow from scratch. Participating with others on a larger scale can completely change these dynamics in your favor. It provides access to deeper discounts, better portfolio and performance balance, and dramatically lower risk, not to mention making it far more passive.

If you aspire to getting started by yourself, go for it. Others will find partnering up is the only feasible way for them to get going. No matter how you start, when you want to grow what you are doing, you will probably want to partner up in some way. That could be with friends and family. Or it could be with business partners or through a fund that shares you vision and values.

 

Don’t Miss Our Complimentary Real Estate Expo with Realty411 Magazine, the Nation’s Original Realty Investor Magazine and Expo Company Founded by an Investor/Agent.

* Mingle with Other Investors and Real Estate Professionals * Meet Local Leaders & Out of Area Sources * Mingle with Millionaire Investors who are Doing Deals Across the Country!

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How to Become a Millionaire (Starting with Only $100K)!

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By Kathy Fettke, Co-CEO, Real Wealth Network

One of the greatest benefits of real estate investing is the ability to leverage through creative financing. The use of OPM (Other People’s Money) can increase our returns infinitely. Let’s compare the ROI (Return on Investment) on three different investment vehicles: gold, stocks and real estate. Here are some sample case studies of three people with $100,000 to invest:

Sandra buys $100,000 worth of gold — using no leverage.

Joe purchases $100,000 in stocks, but he buys them on margin so his stock value is $200,000.

Pat uses $100,000 as a 20% down payment on $500,000 worth of income property.

Let’s look down the road 15 years to compare investment strategies, with the assumption that each investment increases 5% per year in value. (Please note that markets go up and down, so this example is only being presented for the sake of comparison.)

  • In 15 years at a 5% return, Sandra’s gold would be worth $207,000.She has slept well at night knowing she owns “real money” and is thrilled that she’s doubled her money.
  • In 15 years at a 5% return, Joe’s stocks would be worth $415,000. He has to pay back the margin so he nets $315,000 and he’s thrilled that he’s tripled his money.
  • In 15 years at a 5% return, Pat’s properties are now worth $1 million. The initial 30 year fixed loan of $400,000 is now payed down to $200,000 so the profit is $700,000! Not bad for an initial $100,000 investment.

How could the difference in returns be so dramatic? It’s simple — the use of leverage can help us acquire much more than we could on our own. But there’s more! Pat had purchased income property so he was able to apply the monthly rental income toward the debt. In fact, the rents more than covered the expenses — so much so that Pat was able to receive a 10% annual return, which would net an additional $150,000 over the 15 year period. Add that net rental income to the $700,000 profit, and Pat’s total return is $850,000 in profit!

However, what if Pat put all his rental income toward paying off the loan instead of pocketing it? He’d have all properties paid off in 15 years thanks to the accelerated pay-off. Pat would be a millionaire! Plus, those properties would be netting an annual rental income of approximately $100,000 per year. Remember, that’s the same amount of money Pat started with.

Let’s summarize these numbers:

$100,000 at 5% over 15 years became:

$207,000 for gold

$415,000 in stocks

$1 Million plus $100,000 annual rental

income for life.

Enough said?

Actually, no. There’s more: Taxes. Both Sandra and Joe will need to pay capital gains taxes if they decide to cash out. Today, long-term capital gains tax is normally 15%, however Congress is considering eliminating the capital gains tax. There is discussion of including it as ordinary income, which could bring it up to as much as 50% in tax.

If Pat wanted to cash out, the capital gains tax would also apply, unless he decided to use the funds to buy another property through a 1031 exchange. Additionally, Pat would have enjoyed many deductions from owning real estate that would not be available with stock or gold investments.

Real estate isn’t always easy because it does require hands-on management. However, that manager doesn’t have to be you. There are very good companies who specialize in property management. Real estate also requires that you buy right. There are many agents who specialize in finding high-yielding rental property. Be careful about working with agents who don’t own rental property because they may not understand it.

If you are new to real estate investing, consider working with someone who is highly experienced AND successful in what you are trying to achieve.

You can download a free report, “7 Steps for New Real Estate Investors” at: www.RealWealthNetwork.com/411 And, while you’re there, join the network for free on-going real estate education, resources, market updates and referrals to leading agents, property managers and wholesalers nationwide.

Kathy Fettke is the founder and CEO of Real Wealth Network “The Real Estate Investors Resource.” Members have access to free education, resources and referrals to turn-key rental properties around the United States. Real Wealth Network has over 8,000 members, so the shear power of numbers allows the group to acquire properties at huge discounts. Membership is free. Kathy is also host of The Real Wealth Show on KABC Los Angeles and on iTunes and is a regular guest expert on ABC, CNBC, CBS Market Watch and NPR.

Closing Two Deals & Delivering Motivation – News from Realty411’s Publisher

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By Linda Pliagas, Publisher/Owner

As I close on our second deal for the year, marking a nice surge in transactions for my family, I reflect on why I decided to enter the real estate education industry, and some of the roadblocks encountered through my 11-year journey.

I live in an upscale area, known by tourists around the world as “The American Riviera”.

Santa Barbara County has the best of California: A beautiful beach, a vivid art and active theater scene, award-winning wineries, and an authentic old-Spanish flavor all encircled by renowned equestrian, hiking and cycling trails. It is also a vacation hot spot for Californians, and a second-home magnet for celebrities and entertainment moguls toiling long hours in Hollywood.

And I’m doing deals here. (!?)

Yes, I’m closing on my second transaction this year, and our ninth since we moved here into the area, after my husband purchased a clock and watch repair shop seven years ago. When he bought a one-room tool shop with a client list and uprooted me from my beloved City of Angels, I was skeptical.

THE DEALS ARE EVERYWHERE, OPEN YOUR EYES

In Los Angeles, I was used to the routine of buying out-of-state investments. We lived near LAX, so traveling was as easy as it could possibly be. We had owned rentals in four states besides California, and I had given up the idea of buying locally, due to high prices.

The stress of change, in residency and investing niche, was a lot for me to handle. I wondered if we made a mistake, for a bit I wasn’t seeing much progress in terms of investing or career moves. But slowly, the area began to grow on me. The surrounding landscape, with its lush green hills in the winter and topaz-blue beaches, is stunningly beautiful. Plus, I discovered several locations nearby for long-term holds, and possible quick-flip deals.

One was an area named Vandenberg Village, near Vandenberg Air Force Base, in Lompoc, Calif. What a fantastic market it is! We’ve purchased several rentals for under $165K – Yes, almost the same pricing as if buying out of California. I thought perhaps I just got lucky a few times, but since then, I have found other small pockets near my home that also make financial sense us, and for other real estate investors. No I’m not pushing my services, as I am no longer an “active” agent.

The point of the story is simply that Deals Are All Around Us. We just need to know what a deal is:

  • Is the property a good price?
  • What is the ARV (after repair value)?
  • Can I resell it…quickly?
  • Will I be able to rent it out, if need be?
  • How much is market rent?
  • Where are the funds coming from?
  • What is the exit strategy — and is one even needed?

These are all important questions to consider. Investors need to look at a property and KNOW THIS as quickly as possible, and MOVE as quickly as possible, if they are to get a deal under contract. You need to be an EXPERT, because someone else will snatch it away, if you don’t!

People ask me all the time: How did you land the deal? Did you mail out letters? Did I call up agents I know and inquire about their pocket listings? Or ask them about any properties that they may soon start marketing? Oh, gosh no! I’m too busy producing real estate magazines and hosting our live events. I simply look on the MLS, daily. That’s my BIG SECRET…

The secret is: I scour the different MLS services daily — sometimes multiple times. And, I’m ready to rock ‘n’ roll… Ready with my purchase earnest money deposit, ready with my proof of funds, ready with my private lender… I’m so ready… READY TO TAKE ACTION!

Now on our ninth transaction in the area, we now have a reputation for being serious, yet easy-going, cash-closing investors! Many brokers and agents want to work with us and will now call us if they think a property suits our needs.

I feel so fortunate to be able to live this life. I publish Realty411 and REI Wealth magazines, I meet people all over the country at our complimentary real estate conferences, and I know I inspire and motivate them. It’s so gratifying to be able to share my knowledge, and I learn so much from our other speakers and sponsors too.

Truthfully, I would not be closing these deals if not for all the phenomenal insight and connections built through the years. I’m really proud that we host complimentary events and provide free magazines and resources, both online and in print.

Many business people, in media and other industries, often grill me with questions by phone or in person. Even without knowing me well, many people have point-blank asked me very intrusive questions: How am I able to do all this? How do I get people into our events? How many properties do I own? How do I pay for it all?

In eleven years we have not charged anyone for admission to our events, in fact, instead we’ve raised thousands of dollars for charities. Our publications have been available online for free and I’ve never solicited any funds from our guests to do deals or to coach. In fact, people ask to do deals and be coached by me, and I turn them away. I honestly don’t have the time!

MOTIVATING OTHERS… MORE PRECIOUS THAN MONEY

The photo below will spotlight why I’m working so hard producing publications and traveling the country hosting FREE events. The two properties are the deals purchased this year (April 2018), and the photo in the middle is the home we lost to foreclosure when I was 15 years old in Los Banos, Calif.

Fast-forward to my life now: mortgage-free in California since my ’30s (that in itself is a huge accomplishment), multi-family rentals in five states, traveling the nation to talk real estate and hosting events since 2010, which has allowed me to meet thousands of fans, some who I now call close friends.

My motivation is not really money, but making an impact and a difference in the lives of people who I may come into contact with. Yes, we have bills to pay, publishing is expensive, and we are thankful for our loyal sponsors. Yet, I just know I’m bursting with strategies and knowledge, and I really want to share it with as many people as possible!

The photograph of me in front of my childhood shack is not one I am ashamed of, some of my family members chastised me when they saw me post it on social media, but I want others to know what IS POSSIBLE in a short amount of TIME. You simply do not have to toil forty hours a week for forty years to finally see financial security.

Real estate can give everyone a shortcut to success.

And if you, like us, like your job and want to work until you drop dead, imagine how much better life for your loved ones will be if you have a trust with some rentals paid off to help your grief-stricken wife and kids.

My journey in life and real estate has been truly magical. I went from living in childhood poverty and working since the age of 14, paying for my own college education working two jobs, to now living in one of the most beautiful areas of the world and having passive cash flow to enjoy life on my terms.

The biggest lesson I’ve learned: Money doesn’t buy the most important things in life.

I remember my step-father building a Shaker-inspired bookcase to hold the set of first magazines he purchased for me at the age of four, now I’m surrounded by rare French and Colonial American clocks worth tens of thousands of dollars because our one-room tool shop has transformed into a popular antique destination on First Street in Solvang.

And you know what? The bookcase, in my office…next to me, is more valuable to me than any antique clock, artwork or music box in the shop. The people you love will be your greatest inspiration.

Keep investing, grow your wealth…but never forget why and who you are doing it for.

Until next time,

Linda Pliagas, Realty411

Are you ready to create lasting positive change in your life by adding a few rental properties to your family’s portfolio? If so, join us at our complimentary community events and expos around the nation. Meet Linda and other ACTIVE real estate investors who are doing DEALS, not simply professing to be. For our schedule of events, visit: http://realty411expo.com

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