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From Rehabbing Homes to Hotels – The Real Estate Journey of Sherman Ragland, MBA
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Welcome to another episode of Invest Wisely with Realty411 Magazine. Today we are honored to interview one of the most visible and well-known personalities in the REI industry, Mr. Sherman L. Ragland, II, who is touted as: “America’s Real Estate Mentor!” by ABC-TV.
Mr. Ragland’s impeciable education, includes a bachelor of science degree in mass communications from Towson University, an MBA in Finance from Wharton; plus, a Masters in Urban Planning from the School of Architecture of the University of Virginia. Since graduating from Towson University (Towson, MD) Ragland has been a dedicated student of real estate and real estate investing.
Ragland has his team have been responsible for managing the Fixed Base Operation (FBO), which services private jets flying in and out of Ron ald Reagan Washington National Airport, since 1993.
In 2003, Ragland founded the Realinvestors®, and Realinvestors® Real Estate Investor Services, LLC (a 38-person real estate brokerage firm) Realinvestors® provides people with the resources needed to pursue real estate investing, including trained real estate agents who understand the unique laws investors must operate in within Maryland, DC and Virginia.
Today, we will be discussing how Sherman took the steps necessary to upgrade his game from purchasing single-family residences to his new deal: An 120-room hotel rehab! Tune in, take notes and learn from one of the nation’s most prolific and respected investors!
Zoom to $uccess in 2018 by Learning from Millionaires at REALTY411 Expos – LEVERAGE YOUR TIME WITH OUR RESOURCES & CONNECTIONS
Leverage is the Answer.
If you, like most people enjoying a new year, are questioning how you can make more money in 2018 — then you need to learn about leverage. What is leverage?
“The use of a small initial investment, credit, or borrowed funds to gain a very high return in relation to one’s investment, to control a much larger investment, or to reduce one’s own liability for any loss.” (Dictionary.com)
Whether it be investing in real estate, which is a tangible asset, or investing in paper or digital assets (such as stocks, FOREX, or the latest craze cryptocurrency), the principle is the same. And, leverage can increase your bottom line faster IF the right investment is chosen.
A person can also leverage their time, money and connections to make a maximum impact and get from point A to point B faster and with less effort. We’ll discuss this after a quick illustration about how leverage can create a windfall… quickly.
Leverage is what catapulted my investment career many years ago, and it was a great learning lesson on appreciation and the leverage of existing capital.
At the time, Southern California was going though an upswing. The markets were appreciating nicely and I knew it was time to get in to leverage my time and resources for maximum profit.
I utilized funds from a recent home refinance to put a down-payment on a four-unit property, which was of fair market value, but a total fixer-upper.
Before I made the offer (beating out several others with a wonderful technique I will disclose in another article), I made sure the property would pay itself off every month from the rents. Important: I also saved some funds from the cash I had to do the work needed on the property. In this transaction, we were were actually going to be negative every month about $400, but we decided to proceed.
Thanks to an appreciating market and our diligence in research in finding a value-add property, we soon saw amazing equity. As easy as this sounds, behind the scenes, months of daily work went into this.
To find this diamond of a deal, I had to be on alert for months, scour the internet for deals, drive around my target markets, plus engage in busy work on other deals that went absolutely nowhere.
Hard work is always rewarded, and within 18 months, we were in escrow again selling the same four-unit complex we purchased for $428,000 for a new price of $676,000. We took an $80,000 boot (cash) upon the sale and did a 1031 Exchange on the remaining balance to four multifamily properties out of state.
By investing outside of California, the equity from one single four-unit property was used to LEVERAGE into 24 apartments – 4 four-unit buildings.
So as you see, here are a few examples of how leverage can be used to Maximize your Time, Resources and Funds.
It was wonderful to receive that $80,000 check for my efforts and to go from owning a small complex to a portfolio of properties in two states!
The rewards of LEVERAGE have been duplicated over and over in my life, and now I’m lucky enough to be in a position to give back this and so much other first-hand knowledge that I have accumulated throughout my 20-plus career as a landlord in California and other states.
One of the ways I do this is by publishing REALTY411 (our alternate cover is Real Estate WEALTH), as well as REI Wealth Monthly. When I started 11 years ago, I was a one-woman machine and handled everything: sales, design, marketing, reporting… you name it, I did it!! Now, I have an international staff and two offices in Santa Barbara County, plus I travel the country hosting LIVE EXPOS!
Last year, we produced 27 events in nine states, which brings me to how YOU can leverage this.
LEVERAGE YOUR TIME WITH US!
REALTY411 IS THE ORIGINAL REALTY INVESTOR MAGAZINE AND EXPO COMPANY
Now that you know the key to going from one level to the next is by catapulting yourself though leverage, I invite you to join me as we grow together at our events.
Without a doubt, I was able to leverage my time due to the amazing knowledge I’ve accumulated from so many years of hosting events, where I learned from some of the most active and successful investors and entrepreneurs around the country!
Our events are COMPLIMENTARY because we truly want to share the day with you and hope to positively impact your life. Be sure to visit REALTY411expo.com, our event website, for our Spring 2018 schedule (or see information below).
By the way, I recently once again, leveraged my resources and connections. My attorney, who is very well connected in Hollywood, introduced me to some award-winning producers and now I’m the executive producer of a TV pilot!?
Talk about the POWER OF LEVERAGE!!!
Let’s see how the Magic of Leverage will work in your life, visit Realty411expo.com
or sign up to be a free VIP member at: http://realty411network.com
NEW YEAR, NEW LIFE, NEW PERSPECTIVE.
It’s 2018, and this is our year to LEVERAGE.
Are you ready to take action this year? Do you want to expand your mind, contacts and portfolio?
If so, don’t miss the opportunity to learn with the oldest magazine and expo owned by the same accredited investor since 2007.
We are the ORIGINAL realty investor magazine and expo company. Our sole mission is to expand knowledge and improve the lives of our readers.
And, without a doubt, 2018 is our time (and your time) to LEVERAGE with Minimum Risk & Maximum Reward!
We invite you to join us at one of our five complimentary expos this Spring to learn from investors who have been closing millions of dollars worth of deals, year after year. Talk with national landlords who have investments around the country. Meet like-minded individuals who may end up being future partners.
OUR LEVERAGE EXPOS – SPRING 2018
We Serve Complimentary Breakfast and/or Appetizers Are Available for Early-Bird Guests FOR ALL EXPOS!
START THE YEAR OFF RIGHT WITH SUCCESSFUL, ACTIVE INVESTORS WHO ARE READY TO EXPEDITE YOUR GROWTH.
PHOENIX, AZ – Jan. 20, 2018
Get MOTIVATED and have breakfast with local and out-of-town millionaire investors. Celebrate TWO new publications: Realty411 and REI Wealth Monthly (which is now also available in print too). Guests will receive over 200 PAGES of quality content created just for our publications. Attention wholesalers, investors or brokers: Do you need Operating Capital for your business or portfolio, we have the connections here!
SANTA MONICA, CA – Jan. 27, 2018
This event will have a special focus on the entertainment industry, and we will discuss and film some footage for our TV pilot, Property Pitch. Guests will have a chance to meet our award-winning producers and ask them “insider” questions about the entertainment industry! Guests are flying in from around the nation, multiple breakout sessions.
SANTA CLARA, CA – Feb. 10, 2018
Join us in the HEART of Silicon Valley as we focus on Tech and the Trump Economy in this event. What’s in store for 2018 as far as Real Estate software and technology that can create more profits, with less work?! We will also discuss Notes, Tax Liens, Commercial Real Estate, How to Take action Today!
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA – Feb. 17, 2018
Discover the unspoiled beauty of the Central Coast of California as we host the ONLY real estate conference in this area. At this one-day conference, you’ll have the chance to meet investors from Paso Robles to Santa Barbara County. Meet the leaders of Central California – one of the most scenic and affluent areas in the state. This event is co-sponsored by Central Coast REIA.
ATLANTA, GA – Feb. 24, 2018
Enjoy Southern Hospitality with local and national investors as they UNITE in Atlanta for REALTY411’s Leverage Expo. Discover the latest strategies for flipping by a local expert, how to raise capital (even if you have little or no experience), plus how to buy properties with tax liens for pennies on the dollar,AND lots of other great 411.
Announcing Launch of the Bay Area Commercial & Multifamily Real Estate Investment Club
NEWLY-FOUNDED BACOMM UNITES INVESTORS IN BAY AREA
Wilson Investment Properties is launching BACOMM: Bay Area Commercial & Multifamily, a real estate investment club that caters to investors of all experience levels looking to advance from rental homes and move up to the big leagues of commercial and multifamily real estate investing.
Members will also have the opportunity to invest passively in institutional grade investments for as little as $50,000.
The first meeting will be taking place on January 25, 2018 from 7 – 9:30 PM PST at 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054.
If you can’t make it to the live event, join us each month on Facebook LIVE at fb.me/bacommclub. Events are always free to attend.
We are pleased to announce our first speakers for the January meeting: Rick Knauf: Colliers International Executive Managing Director of the Bay Area Peninsula, speaking on lessons learned from a seasoned broker and investor.
Richard Smith: CEO of Richard Smith & Associates and 4 decade real estate accountant and investor, speaking on how to make the most with the new 2018 tax bill.
Through decades of involvement in real estate investment groups, we have found that the majority of resources focus on rental houses. There is very little quality education and networking that focuses on commercial and multifamily assets or how to best select and utilize syndications, unless they cater directly toward brokers, lenders, or established investors. BACOMM will cater toward those transitioning into investing in commercial and multifamily assets, and it is the first club of its kind.
Tom K. Wilson founded Wilson Investment Properties as a provider of turnkey rental houses and then progressed to commercial real estate after realizing the benefits of deal size and economies of scale. The company is now a provider of high-quality multifamily and commercial syndications with data-driven metrics for savvy investors. Mr. Wilson has always been a believer in free education, and BACOMM is one of his ways of giving back.
Tom K. Wilson is a 5 decade real estate investing veteran who has bought and sold over 4,000 units and over $450M of real estate in 6 states. Active in many real estate investment associations, Mr. Wilson is a frequent speaker whose candor and competence makes him an audience favorite.
He is the weekly host of the Real Estate Radio POWER Investing on KDOW 1220 AM.
Listen at www.tomwilsonproperties.com/radio-show.
Learn Real Estate in the Central Coast of California
Don’t Miss this Informative, Educational & Exciting Expo & Cash-flow Conference!
>> REAL ESTATE SUMMIT IN SLO – SAN LUIS OBISPO
EVENT THEME:
LEVERAGE WITH REALTY411 AND GROW IN 2018
OUR CENTRAL COAST REAL ESTATE EXPO
will Expand Your Knowledge and Insight.
Date: Saturday, Feb. 17th, 2018
Time: 9 am to 5 pm – NETWORKING MIXER AFTER!
HOSTED BY CENTRAL COAST REIA AND REALTY411
JOIN US AND LEARN FROM TOP INVESTORS.
NETWORK WITH EXHIBITORS, COMPANIES, REAL ESTATE GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICE PROFESSIONALS!
* Mingle with Companies * Meet Local Leaders & Out of Area Investors
NON-Stop Tips for Real Estate Success ~ Hosting Our Events Since 2007
We Want & Can Help YOU Succeed As We Have. Bring Lots of Cards.
Mingle with Local Leaders & Industry Professionals from Around the Nation!
Hosted by Realty411 – Publisher of National Real Estate Magazines
Come celebrate the only national real estate investment publication, expo and network founded and based in California!
CONTACT US TO BE A SPONSOR: 805.693.1497
or email us directly at:
All Guests Receive Our California-based Investment Magazines
We are Celebrating 10 Years with Our REALY411 brand
Meet Local Leaders & Industry Giants – Hosted by Active Investors
Influential Real Estate People & Business Owners Attending!
Find Potential Partners, New Friends, Build Your Circle of Influence.
Remember: Your Network = Your Net Worth
Celebrate Real Estate in Your Market! Our discussions cover a wide range of topics:Commercial & Residential Real Estate * Private Lending * Raising Capital * Networking Tips to Grow Your Influence * Strategies to Increase ROI * Gain Perspectives on TOP Local & National HOT Markets * Fix & Flips * Buy and Hold + Wholesaling, Notes & More…
We have investors joining us from many states PLUS from throughout the Golden State, from San Francisco to San Diego.
We are hosting this event to help increase your contacts and to further your potential in this industry!
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Learn Tips and Strategies on TOP Real Estate Niches: Fix ‘n’ Flip, Wholesaling, Crowdfunding, Buy & Hold, Local & Out-of-State, Private Lending, Commercial & Residential Real Estate, Notes, Credit Optimization, Trust Deeds & More.
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RSVP HERE TODAY! FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT US:
CALL: 805.693.1497 | TXT: 310.994.1962
Realty411’s main website is now: http://realty411magazine.com
Our previous website is still available at: https://realty411guide.com
Be sure to get your hands on our new release of Realty411 Magazine, Private Money411 and REI Wealth either
by mail, or by picking up a free copy at one of our events!
ARE YOU A VIP REALTY411 MEMBER YET?
In addition, we publish a digital-only monthly called REI Wealth!
Don’t miss this: http://reiwealthmag.com
No matter what, please mark your calendar so you don’t miss out on this fantastic real estate and finance expo. Our goal is to provide fantastic resources to help you learn about real estate or grow as an investor. We know your time is valuable, so we have wonderful books, magazines, and other gifts to give away.
Start the year off right with spectacular networking!!! Build NEW friendships and business collaborations with some of the industry’s TOP Leaders. Plus, guests will discover new resources to FUND deals. Joining us are incredible speakers, sophisticated investors, & VIP Industry Leaders.
Discover Realty411 in Atlanta – Southern Comfort in Style – Learn with Us!
JOIN US FOR 1 SPECIAL DAY OF NETWORKING –
REAL ESTATE KNOWLEDGE AT A NEW LEVEL.
Don’t Miss Our Complimentary Real Estate Expo with Realty411 Magazine, the Nation’s Original Realty Investor Magazine and Expo Company.
* Mingle with Company Executives
* Meet Local Leaders & Out of Area Investors
NON-Stop Tips for Real Estate Success ~ Make This Your Year!
We Want & Can Help YOU Succeed. Bring Lots of Cards.
NETWORK – LEARN – CONNECT – SKYROCKET IN 2018
BRING YOUR FLYERS OR BROCHURES FOR OUR “411” BOOTH
We know your time is VALUABLE. Time is the most valuable asset we have.
We can always make more money; however, we cannot add more time to our life!
WE URGE YOU TO INVEST QUALITY TIME IN GROWING YOUR BUSINESS,
CONNECTIONS, RESOURCES, KNOWLEDGE AND SPHERE OF INFLUENCE.
Hosted by Realty411 – Publisher of National Magazines
Since 2007 our events have attracted fantastic people and companies.
CONTACT US TO BE AN EXHIBITOR: 805.693.1497
All Guests Receive Our California-owned magazines, including:
Realty411, Private Money411, & REI Wealth Monthly
Meet Local Leaders & Industry Giants – We are California Investors
Influential Real Estate People & Business Owners Attending!
Find Potential Partners, New Friends, Build Your Circle of Influence.
Remember Your Net Worth = Your Network
Mingle with Local Leaders & Industry Professionals from Around the Nation!
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DISCOVER STRATEGIES FROM SOME OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL INVESTORS IN THE NATION TODAY!
Laura Al-Amery – RAPID REI RICHES
Laura Al-Amery has been a real estate investor and mentor for almost 30 years. She has been a pioneer of several real estate investing strategies before they became mainstream, from wholesaling to raising private money. Everything she teaches has been developed from personal experience.
She runs real estate clubs in several cities from Chicago to Atlanta and South Florida. Plus, now she is expanding to the West Coast: Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and more! (Be on the lookout!)
Her focus today is to streamline the real estate investing business by simplifying the process while exponentially growing the financial results. In other words, how to truly live a financially and active lifestyle, without trading time for dollars. Her signature program is Rapid REI Riches.
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Justin Ford – Difference Maker, Champion, Entrepreneur, Leader, Visionary
From struggle to success, Justin Ford truly lives the saying “It’s not how to start but how you finish.” At the age of 19, with his life in disrepair, Justin made the critical decision to turn it all around. Now at the age of 34, Justin has become a successful Entrepreneur, Business Owner, Real Estate Broker, Investor, Motivational Speaker, TV talk show host, Author, and Mentor. He has earned numerous achievement awards, and demonstrates daily that talent, drive and ambition really do lead to success. Justin also excels as an inspirational youth and marketplace speaker. People can feel his powerful presence when he walks into the room. He wants to make a difference, and he takes that responsibility extremely seriously. Justin’s passion and desire to see people rise to success leaves a lasting impact as he challenges all to become the champion they were created to be.
Justin lives in Metro Detroit with his wife and four children. The love and support of his family helps fuel his passion for success in all avenues that he pursues. In his spare time, Justin loves to travel and donate his time to The Positive Zone Project Foundation, which empowers high school students through character education and leadership development, while providing tools for building successful lives.
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Reed Blake is the founder of BCE, the fastest growing small business funding company in its area of expertise.
A former Vice President of a firm, who raised over $1 Billion in funding for its clients in 7 years, as well as an accomplished speaker, who has spoken to tens of thousands of people on business funding. BCE specializes in Unsecured Business Lines of Credit and Unsecured Cash Loans (YES – we can do this for Real Estate Investors!).
The BCE team has between 6 and 25 years of experience and the relationships needed to get our clients operating capital, traditional investment funding and to take our client’s companies public.
They can also fund your growth, portfolios and notes…real estate transactions from $25K to $22 Million – this includes residential, industrial and commercial transactions. Reed is based in Las Vegas, NV and has worked with investors, entrepreneurs and business owners from around the nation.
Charles Sells – PLATINUM INVESTMENT PROPERTIES (THE PIP GROUP)
Charles Sells began his career investing in distressed real estate at the age of 23. By 26 and with only $4,000 to get started, he formed his first distressed real estate investment servicing company, which known today as The PIP Group, LLC.
The PIP Group, LLC., provides a wide range of services to both individual and institutional investors (foreign and domestic) interested in investing in distressed real estate such as; tax liens, tax deeds, and bank foreclosures.
The PIP Group provides its services to investors with portfolios ranging in size from $50K to $150MM. With close to 20 years in business and nearly 1,000 clients)served, (half of which invest using a self-direct IRA The PIP Group is an industry leader and well-known provider to investors worldwide.
Charles Sells and The PIP Group have appeared on various television broadcasts and are often invited to speak at industry related conferences and panel discussions.
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LEARN FROM A LOCAL INVESTOR AND PRIVATE MONEY EXPERT
Visit with Velma Trayham and Learn Her Secrets of Success!!
Velma Trayham is the CEO of Heavenly Community Investment Group; A Real Estate Investing firm and the CEO of ThinkZILLA PR & Consulting Group; an award-winning Marketing Consulting & Business Development Firm with offices in Texas and Georgia. Velma is most recognized for her ability to grow businesses. As a high growth business consultant for CEO’s, Investors, Pastors and entrepreneurs across the country, her expertise as a brand building expert have helped hundreds of business owners to achieve record breaking success, many having experienced 100 % growth in as little as 1 year. Velma’s expertise and wisdom are in the areas of early stage Business Development, Real Estate Investing, Branding and Marketing Strategy.
Discovering her passion for entrepreneurship early on in life she developed the mindset that temporary failure doesn’t mean permanent defeat, it has been her passionate message to her audience and people that she come across every day.
Velma is a member of the National Speakers Association, Atlanta Real Estate Alliance and American Association of Private Lenders network to name a few and have received many awards, honors, proclamations and featured in several local and national publications.
Velma is also the author of WHEN GOD SAYS GO: The Blueprint for building a bridge over any obstacle that’s keeping you from reaching your fullest potential. Velma Trayham cites the grace of God as the catalyst for her current success, and she’s passionate about sharing her wisdom and knowledge of how to EMBRACE your own “GO” moment so that you can move toward the destiny and success that is already waiting for you.
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MEET THE OWNER OF REALTY411 – THE JOURNALIST AND INVESTOR BEHIND THE CONCEPT AND IDEA OF STARTING A REAL ESTATE INVESTING MAGAZINE, EXPO AND ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORK:
Linda Pliagas – Realty411, publisher/investor
* Linda Pliagas has owned rentals in five states
* She has been a licensed agent for 16 years and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism
* She has been a national publisher since the age of 25 and has also referred millions in real estate transactions. She has years of expertise in both industries
* Linda has been a landlord for over 20 years in California and Out of State
* Linda is a self-made millionaire and has been mortgage-free since age 39
Here is a Testimonial from an Investor in Northern California who recently attended our San Jose Expo in Silicon Valley recently:
“I need to thank you for a fabulous Real Estate Expo on Saturday. It was the best Expo that I have ever been! The very first vendor was immediately a business match. To my amazement, there was a business connection with EVERY vendor that was there! This certainly has never happened to me before. It was small enough to have the intimacy that makes deals and fosters my business….and large enough to give me a lot of follow-through work! And the speakers had so very much to teach! A big BRAVO.”
~Charly P., San Jose Investor
ATTENTION AGENTS/BROKERS:
It’s time for you to add Creative Real Estate Techniques
* Plus, enjoy viewing REI Wealth Monthly
* Learn Tips and Strategies on TOP Real Estate Niches:
Fix ‘n’ Flip, Wholesaling, Crowdfunding, Buy & Hold,
Local & Out-of-State, Private Lending, Commercial & Residential
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FOR INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT:
CALL: 805.693.1497 | Text: 310.994.1962
Realty411’s main website at: http://realty411.com
Be sure to get your hands on our new release of Realty411 Magazine, Private Money411 and CashFlow Express either by mail, or by picking up a free copy at one of our events!
No matter what, please mark your calendar so you don’t miss out on this fantastic real estate and finance expo. Our goal is to provide fantastic resources to help you learn about real estate or grow as an investor. We know your time is valuable, so we have wonderful books, magazines, and other gifts to give away. Build NEW friendships and business collaborations with some of the industry’s TOP Leaders. Plus, guests will discover new resources to FUND deals. Joining us are incredible speakers, sophisticated investors, and VIP Industry Leaders from across the country.
The LATEST in Finance News and Updates – Learn Investor Tips to WIN in Real Estate in 2018
Join REALTY411 as we take our national tour across the country and the world… Realty411 is the leading real estate investor magazine and expo company in the country.
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