Best Rochester Real Estate Investing Podcasts (2024)

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Warning - Risks of Rental Demand Declining When Investing in Real Estate 27:08

4h ago27:08

27:08

Warning - Risks of Rental Demand Declining When Investing in Real Estate Risk, risk, risk... Life is full of risks. To a limited degree, we get to choose which risks we voluntarily take on. For example, if you choose to invest in real estate, you choose to take on some additional risks that you might not—directly—face if you opt to invest in someth…

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105-Unit Tillery Apartments In Knoxville, TN With Gino Barbaro, Multifamily Investing Expert 31:28

43m ago31:28

31:28

Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews Gino Barbaro, a multifamily investing expert, as he recently spearheaded the acquisition of the 105-unit Tillery Apartments in Knoxville, Tennessee. This strategic purchase exemplifies Gino's expertise in identifying and capitalizing on value-add opportunities in the multifamily market. By se…

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Private Mortgage Insurance Myths 27:22

15h ago27:22

27:22

Private Mortgage Insurance Myths Reputation can be a challenging thing. I have found, through many conversations with clients over the years, that Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) has a questionable reputation with home buyers in general and investors in particular. However, much of its reputation is based on half-truths, bad information, lies, and…

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194-Unit Midtown Ridge In Chattanooga, TN With Neal Bawa, Apartment Syndication Expert 33:54

1h ago33:54

33:54

Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews Neal Bawa, an apartment syndication expert. In this episode, we unlock the secrets behind a 194-unit Midtown Ridge, poised for a million-dollar transformation. Join us as we explore the aggressive negotiation tactics used to snag this deal and dissect the unique financing strategy that utiliz…

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Warning - Risks of Neighborhood Decline When Investing in Real Estate 28:21

4d ago28:21

28:21

Warning - Risks of Neighborhood Decline When Investing in Real Estate Everything in life has risks. Not investing adds certain types of risks, while investing adds other risks. One risk that some real estate investors face is the possibility that the neighborhood they're investing in will decline, causing values and/or rents to drop. So, how do we …

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How to Analyze a Duplex 21:02

23d ago21:02

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How to Analyze a Duplex Some real estate investors are sensitive to their ability to get ten 30-year fixed rate financing loans and would prefer to fill those loan spots with larger purchases than just single family rental homes. One way to do that is to buy more expensive properties like duplexes, triplexes or fourplexes. In this class, James will…

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How to Analyze Deals with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) 12:38

30d ago12:38

12:38

How to Calculate PMI If you're a house hacker, Nomad™, investor buying properties with less than 20% down, or buying creatively where the seller has PMI, you'll want to make sure you know how to analyze deals that have Private Mortgage Insurance. In this mini-class, James will cover how to analyze deals that have PMI, with an emphasis on doing it u…

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Is it Better to Pay Off Properties with Cash Flow or In Full When Nomading™? 36:01

1M ago36:01

36:01

In many cases—not all, but many cases—real estate investors can speed up the time it takes to become financially independent by choosing to pay off the mortgages on their properties early. Sometimes it makes sense to take every extra dollar beyond a healthy amount of reserves and aggressively pay off properties as quickly as possible. Other times, …

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310-Unit Marvey Apartments In Dallas, TX With Michael Roeder, Multifamily Syndicator 29:19

14d ago29:19

29:19

Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews Michael Roeder, a seasoned investor and multifamily syndicator. Mike is back on the show to share his experience acquiring the 310-unit Marvey Apartments in Dallas, TX. From deal discovery to financing, Mike reveals how his team leveraged their expertise and strong relationships to win the bi…

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Deal Alchemy™ - Residential vs Commercial Property 14:50

1M ago14:50

14:50

Deal Alchemy™ - Residential vs Commercial Property Deal Alchemy™ is all about manipulating the returns you're earning on your investments. Often, this is done through the choices we make when selecting the investment property and the strategies we choose to implement. For example, you could choose to invest in residential properties where your tena…

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Warning - Risks of Loan Called Due When Investing in Real Estate 30:11

2M ago30:11

30:11

Warning - Risks of Loan Called Due When Investing in Real Estate Investing in real estate adds some risk to an already risk-filled life. However, certain activities and strategies when investing in real estate create additional risks that other strategies and activities do not have. For example, choosing to utilize strategies where the lender has t…

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28-Unit Reedville Meadows In Beaverton, OR With Bobby Larsen, Multifamily Syndicator 21:42

1M ago21:42

21:42

Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews Bobby Larsen, founder of Vanamor Properties. Bobby shares his journey of acquiring and revitalizing the Refill Meadows 28-unit property in Beaverton, Oregon. With a background rooted in real estate sales and mortgages, Bobby's expertise shines through as he navigates the complexities of the a…

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How to Analyze Buying a Rental Property at a Discount 36:47

2M ago36:47

36:47

How to Analyze Buying a Rental Property at a Discount in Rochester Some real estate investors insist on only buying properties where they can purchase them at a significant discount. While not mutually exclusive, other investors insist on buying quality properties at a fair price as long as it gets them their desired returns and will stand the test…

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44-Unit Majestic Apartments In Houston, TX With Wayne Courreges III, Apartment Syndication Expert 35:19

1M ago35:19

35:19

Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews Wayne Courreges III about his acquisition of the 44-unit Majestic Apartments in Houston, Texas. He shares how he got the 1970s property with about a million less than the tax-appraised value, their renovation efforts to spruce up the place, and how they set up an online payment system for the…

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How to Calculate PMI 13:27

2M ago13:27

13:27

How to Calculate PMI If you're planning to buy a property and put less than 20% down, you're likely to be required to pay Private Mortgage Insurance. Lenders prefer that you put at least 20% down, but if you insist on putting less than 20% down, they may still make the loan. However, they will usually do so at a slightly higher mortgage interest ra…

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200-Unit The Lewie in Overland Park, KS with Ben Fraser, Apartment Syndicator 25:43

1M ago25:43

25:43

Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews Ben Fraser. Ben is the Chief Investment Officer at Aspen Funds, and he unravels the story behind the acquisition of a 200-unit property in Overland Park, Kansas. From navigating loan assumptions to raising capital during the holiday season, discover the strategic decisions and partnership dyn…

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Is it Better to Buy Rentals with 20% Down or For All Cash After Buying an Owner-Occupant First? 31:12

2M ago31:12

31:12

There are a large number of investing strategies you could pursue as a real estate investor: Nomad™, house hacking, fix and flip, buying 20% down rentals, buying 25% down rentals, saving up to buy free and clear rentals and many, many more options. Which is the best? Which gets you to financial independence fastest? Which gives you the highest net …

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128-Unit Apartment Complex In Knoxville, TN With Gino Barbaro, Multifamily Syndication Expert 31:56

2M ago31:56

31:56

Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews Multifamily Syndication Expert, Gino Barbaro. Gino shares his journey from the restaurant business to becoming a multifamily real estate investor, discussing his latest acquisition of a 128-unit property in Knoxville, Tennessee. From overcoming challenges during the purchase process to implem…

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Deal Alchemy™ - Increasing Down Payment 19:57

3M ago19:57

19:57

Deal Alchemy™ - Increasing Down Payment There are four primary returns from investing in rental properties: appreciation, cash flow, debt paydown, and the tax benefits of depreciation. Additionally, there is a secondary return in the form of the interest earned on the reserves required to make the investment in the first place. Many real estate inv…

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Warning - Risks of Rental Property Expenses When Investing in Real Estate 43:06

3M ago43:06

43:06

Warning - Risks of Rental Property Expenses When Investing in Real Estate Risk is all around us. When we choose to invest in anything, we’re choosing to take on the additional risk characteristics of that investment. For example, when we choose to invest in real estate, we choose to take on the risk characteristics of the specific real estate inves…

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How to Analyze a New Construction Single-Family Home Property 33:48

3M ago33:48

33:48

How to Analyze a New Construction Single-Family Home Property in Rochester Your ability to analyze deals is arguably the most important skill as a real estate investor. It allows you to make smart investment decisions and helps you avoid making career-ending bad decisions, such as buying cash-flowing-sucking vampire properties. In this class, James…

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90-Unit Mount Pleasant Villas In Roanoke, VA With Mac Shelton, Multifamily Investor 23:32

3M ago23:32

23:32

Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews Multifamily Investor, Mac Shelton, who takes us on a journey through his career evolution, transitioning from private lending to the dynamic realm of real estate. Our focus zooms in on the impressive 90-unit Mount Pleasant Villas in Roanoke, VA, as Mac unveils the intricacies of the deal, inc…

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The 3 Strategies to Pay PMI 29:58

3M ago29:58

29:58

The 3 Strategies to Pay Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) Whether they're putting 15% down and buying a non-owner-occupied property or utilizing an owner-occupied loan with 0%, 3%, 3.5%, or 5% down for Nomading™ or house hacking, some real estate investors will choose to put less than 20% down. With the decision to put less than 20% down comes the c…

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129-Unit Residences At Discovery Square In Rochester, MN With Elaine Stageberg, Multifamily Investing Expert 31:13

3M ago31:13

31:13

Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews multifamily investing expert Elaine Stageberg, who shares about her acquisition of 129-unit residences at Discovery Square in Rochester, Minnesota. She talks about getting into this relatively small market, facing the challenge of dealing with five participating banks, and having an easier ti…

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Is It Better to Pay Off Rentals Early With Extra Cash Flow or Traditional Nomad™? 31:14

4M ago31:14

31:14

Investing in real estate is full of truthy-sounding falsehoods: it is always better to do X than Y. However, if you were crazy enough to sit down and do the math, you'd find the truth to be much more nuanced. For example, should you take all your extra cash flow and savings and apply it to your mortgages each month to pay off rental properties fast…

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Deal Alchemy™ - Cash Flow to Debt Paydown 25:57

4M ago25:57

25:57

Deal Alchemy™ - Cash Flow to Debt Paydown There are four primary returns from investing in rental properties: appreciation, cash flow, debt paydown, and the tax benefits of depreciation. Additionally, there is a secondary return in the form of the interest earned on the reserves required to make the investment in the first place. Many real estate i…

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144-Unit Ascend at Stone Mountain in Stone Mountain, GA with Christopher Lento, Apartment Investor 23:29

3M ago23:29

23:29

Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews apartment investor Christopher Lento about the journey it took to close the 144-unit Ascend at Stone Mountain deal in Stone Mountain, GA. From overcoming unexpected challenges during due diligence to navigating the complexities of financing and market changes, Christopher shares valuable insi…

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Warning - The Risk of Down Payment Size When Investing in Real Estate 47:40

4M ago47:40

47:40

Warning - The Risk of Down Payment Size When Investing in Real Estate Life is full of risks. When we choose to invest, we choose to take on additional risks. If we invest in stocks, we choose to take on certain risks. When we choose to invest in bonds, we take on different risks. When we choose to invest in real estate, we choose to take on additio…

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130-Unit The Sullivan In Mount Pleasant, SC With Jonathan Wells, Multifamily Investor 25:24

4M ago25:24

25:24

Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews Jonathan Wells. Jonathan is a multifamily investor, a husband, and father of three wonderful kids. He dives into the details of acquiring and closing the 130-unit Sullivan in Mount Pleasant. Jon found no IRR hurdles with a 70-30 split. Let’s join Jonathan Wells as she guides us through The Su…

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How to Analyze a 5% Down Single-Family Nomad™ Property 36:45

4M ago36:45

36:45

How to Analyze a 5% Down Single-Family Nomad™ Property in Rochester Using the latest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™, we will walk through how to analyze a single-family home Nomad™ property with a 5% down payment. Learn how to analyze deals correctly and avoid buying cash flow vampires. Only buy the best deal…

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232-Unit Diamonds In The Mississippi In Vicksburg, MS With Vanessa Alfaro, Apartment Syndication Expert 27:44

4M ago27:44

27:44

Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews Vanessa Alfaro, an Apartment Syndication Expert. She digs deep into the details of her property acquisition, the 232-unit Diamonds in the Mississippi in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The property is a real gem to behold, and like diamonds, the property went through certain conditions leading to its…

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What Affects Your PMI Rate 16:33

4M ago16:33

16:33

What Affects Your PMI Rate Lenders prefer that you put at least 20% down, but if you push hard enough, many will allow you to put less than 20% down if you're willing to purchase insurance to protect them in case you default. This insurance is called Private Mortgage Insurance. The cost of this insurance depends on several factors. Some are primary…

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100-Unit Brookwood On 86 In Tulsa, OK With Jonathan Nichols, Multifamily Syndicator 28:51

4M ago28:51

28:51

Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews Jonathan Nichols. Together, they dive into Jonathan’s journey from aerospace engineering to becoming a multifamily real estate syndicator. Jonathan shares the story behind acquiring the 100-unit Brookwood on 86 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, highlighting the complexities of assumption deals, due diligen…

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Is It Better to Rent or Buy an Owner-Occupant Property for 5% Down When Otherwise Buying 25% Down Rentals? 31:24

5M ago31:24

31:24

You're a real estate investor looking to acquire properties by saving up and putting 25% down. Should you buy an owner-occupied property first? What if that's more expensive than renting? Should you still do it? What if it means you'll be saving less for acquiring rentals by buying an owner-occupied property first? In this comparison class, we will…

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140-Unit 101 Elwood In Baltimore, MD With Tenny Tolofari, Apartment Investing Expert 28:34

5M ago28:34

28:34

Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews apartment investing expert Tenny Tolofari in today’s episode. Tenny shares the challenges and surprises faced during the deal, including issues with loan assumption, undisclosed tenant profiles, and unexpected Airbnb subletting. He emphasizes the importance of thorough financial due diligence…

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Deal Alchemy™ - Lease-Options 27:16

5M ago27:16

27:16

Deal Alchemy™ - Lease-Options Different real estate investors desire, prefer, and prioritize different returns. For example, many real estate investors have a strong preference for the cash flow part of their return. With Deal Alchemy™, we can manipulate returns and move them from one area to another. Or, we can move them from one or more areas to …

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Warning - Insurable Risks When Investing in Real Estate 32:38

5M ago32:38

32:38

Warning - Insurable Risks When Investing in Real Estate Life has risks. Real estate investing in Rochester adds some additional risks. Some of these risks can be shifted from your responsibility to the responsibility of a third party for a fee. This is often described as insurance. You choose to pay someone else to take on a risk you don't want to …

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76-Unit Residence At Cooper Bend In Hanahan, SC With Will Matheson, Multifamily Investor 26:08

5M ago26:08

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Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews Will Matheson in today’s episode. Will takes us into his property acquisition at Cooper Bend in Hanahan, SC. The physical due diligence on the 76-unit Residence had been great because it is in good condition, but Will admits that he finds it tough getting the insurance in place. He also share…

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How to Analyze a 20% Down Single-Family Home Rental 54:20

5M ago54:20

54:20

How to Analyze a 20% Down Single-Family Home Rental Using the latest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™, we will walk through how to analyze a single-family home rental property with a 20% down payment. Learn how to analyze deals correctly and avoid buying cash flow vampires. Only buy the best deals that make sen…

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121-Unit Park Villas in Tallahassee, FL with Neal Bawa, Apartment Syndication Expert 45:33

5M ago45:33

45:33

Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews Apartment Syndication Expert, Neal Bawa, about his recent multifamily property deal: the 121-unit Park Villas in Tallahassee, Florida. He dives deep into the acquisition process, competition for the property, and the unique strategy of repositioning apartment communities as townhome communiti…

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What is PMI And How to Avoid It 21:37

6M ago21:37

21:37

What is PMI And How to Avoid It You want to work with a lender so that you don't need to purchase a property with all cash. The lender is willing to lend you money, charging you interest to make a profit, and ensuring there is a safety buffer of equity in case you default and they need to foreclose to recover their funds. Your goal is to minimize t…

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96-Unit Elida 96 In Elida, OH With Lee Yoder, Apartment Syndication Expert 23:25

6M ago23:25

23:25

Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews Lee Yoder in today’s episode of Multifamily Investor Nation. Lee Yoder is a physical therapist who found his path into real estate. Today, Lee takes us into his newest acquisition, the 96-unit Elida 96 in Elida, Ohio, with a seven million purchase price. The game changer of this deal was the …

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Is It Better to Put 25% Down and Buy 9 Rental Properties After Buying an Owner-Occupant or Nomad™ with 5% Down? 33:18

6M ago33:18

33:18

Should you use the Nomad™ strategy to acquire properties with a minimal 5% down payment as quickly as possible? Or is it better to be a little more patient and save up for full 25% down payments and buy rentals without moving into each? By saving up for a 25% down payment, the properties will cash flow better. That may allow you to save up faster f…

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34-Unit Colby Manor In Rochester, MN With Nick Stageberg, Multifamily Investor 41:04

6M ago41:04

41:04

Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews Nick Stageberg in this episode. Nick owns and manages Black Swan Real Estate, a real estate investment company delivering exceptional returns. Today, Nick brings us into how he gracefully danced into the 34-unit Colby Manor in Rochester and acquired the property. He also shares how the proper…

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Improving Cash Flow on Rental Properties by Improving the Property 28:07

6M ago28:07

28:07

Improving Cash Flow on Rental Properties by Improving the Property When real estate prices, mortgage interest rates, and rent rates are high, it can be more challenging to generate great cash flow from a rental property. However, it is also more important than ever to do everything in your power to maximize cash flow. There are 88 strategies for im…

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202-Unit Stoney Creek In Washington Township, MI With David Kamara, Multifamily Investing Expert 30:00

6M ago30:00

30:00

Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews David Kamara, founder and investor at Cape Sierra Capital, about his recently closed deal: the 202-unit Stoney Creek in Washington Township, Michigan. David shares insights into his journey from management consulting to multifamily real estate, the story behind acquiring the property, the cha…

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Refinancing Rental Property Tips 33:19

6M ago33:19

33:19

Refinancing Rental Property Tips There are many flavors of refinancing rental properties: cash-out refinances, cash-in refinances, rate and term refinances, and recasting loans. Understanding each one, when you might want to use them in your real estate investing, the general rules and guidelines for using them, and the impact of each are all impor…

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65-Unit Vintage 66 In Tulsa, OK With Mike Morawski, Multifamily Syndicator 24:03

6M ago24:03

24:03

Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews Mike Morawski, Multifamily Syndicator, about his acquisition of the 65-Unit Vintage 66 in Tulsa, OK. Mike shares his story, how he transitioned from selling hundreds of houses each year to building a colossal portfolio of 4,000 multifamily units across five U.S. markets. He shares the nitty-g…

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Financing Tips When Writing an Offer to Buy a Rental 18:56

7M ago18:56

18:56

Financing Tips When Writing an Offer to Buy a Rental So, you understand financing for buying your next property, and you're ready to go out in search of a property to buy. There are a few financing-related tips that might help set you up for success, improve the odds of getting your offer accepted, getting the best price and terms on your offer, an…

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56-Unit Willow Park Apartments In Fayetteville, AR With Christopher Stout, Apartment Investor 39:44

7M ago39:44

39:44

Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews Christopher Stout, the owner of the 56-unit Willow Park Apartments in Fayetteville, AR. Chris shows how he managed to win against his competitor on this deal with hard money. The 56-unit Willow Park Apartments is the first property he acquired in Arkansas. He also shares the rate structure he…

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