How to Build Wealth with IRAs (The Right Way)

Most people, even savvy real estate investors, underestimate the amount of money an IRA can save over time. Initially small accounts can grow into very large accounts, especially in combination with leverage.

True or False? Find the Deal and the Money will Follow

Newbies are told they can get started with real estate investing by “finding the deal and the money will follow”.  But is it really true? Let’s say you have some real estate experience (SFH flips or rentals) and you decide that you want to build an apartment building portfolio to quit your job in the […]

What Are You Prepared To Do To Get Into Your First Multifamily Deal?

It’s been frustrating to find good multifamily deals lately. Despite best efforts, your first (or next) deal remains elusive. Are apartment buildings really the ticket to passive income and early retirement? Or maybe it’s you: others can do it (maybe), but can you? Do you have what it takes? And so you begin to question […]

The 3 Habits of Successful Apartment Building Entrepreneurs

Many investors want to get into apartment buildings. They rightly view it as a way to achieve their financial goals and they recognize that any other investing strategy (such as single family houses) will simply take too long. Some of those investors actually take action and invest in their education: perhaps they buy a course, […]

Why, What, and How To Communicate With Your Investors

While I wrote a lot about FINDING investors for (primarily) apartment building deals, I’ve not really discussed how to interact with your investors AFTER closing. It’s critically important that you communicate with your investors, for at least three reasons: Common courtesy: it’s polite to keep in touch with people who funded your dream. To avoid […]

How To Handle Proof of Funds for Multifamily Investing

I write a lot about raising money from others, especially as a way to get started with multifamily investing even if you don’t have your own cash or good credit. The challenge is that if you’re raising money, chances are that you don’t have the net worth or liquidity to satisfy a seller’s request for […]