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Want to hear from people closing multifamily/apartment deals? Listen in as our team interviews successful multifamily real estate investors as we dive deep into the details on how they got their deal to the finish/closing line and beyond. No fluff. Just getting down to business with how investors are gaining more passive cash flow with multifamily investing. You can join the Multifamily Investor Nation by visiting us on our Facebook page or YouTube. Free weekly webinars are available. Get yo ...
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Listening to this podcast will make you smarter, save you money, help you make more informed decisions about your home, and help you through the home selling or buying process. You’ll be armed with knowledge about the Chattanooga real estate market, and you’ll be able to move forward in any real estate transaction with more confidence. If you own real estate in the Chattanooga Tennessee area, or want to own real estate here, then this podcast is for you. Your host, Blake Watson, is a license ...
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Welcome to The Dealpen! I'm your host, Avi Rasowsky, and I’m excited to introduce you to this podcast! This is your backstage pass to hear untold stories from crafty real estate investors. As a former bullpen pitcher, turned real estate investor, I’ll be sharing some of the similarities between sitting in the bullpen, waiting for that high-pressure moment to come into a baseball game, to now, waiting for my chance to dive into complex real estate deals. But more importantly, we’ll be learnin ...
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On this podcast, Blake is joined by two fellow Epique Realty agents who focus on helping real estate investors manage their properties. Andrea Moffett, Owner and Affiliate Broker, and Brooke Terrill, Realtor and Property Manager, are both from PMI Chattanooga, a property management company that handles all of the landlord duties for real estate inv…
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There's a risk to just about everything in life... including investing in real estate. One risk that some real estate investors fear is that rising mortgage interest rates will: Increase their mortgage payment and therefore hurt cash flow, or The rising mortgage interest rates will lower affordability and demand for properties, and therefore the va…
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In episode 12 of The Dealpen, Avi Rasowsky interviews Jim Kittridge, Principal at Roth Capital, as he shares his journey from tech founder to successful real estate investor. Jim discusses his transition into real estate, his strategies for building a diverse portfolio, and his insights on the current real estate market. Tune in as we gain valuable…
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On this podcast, Blake Watson explains the connection between an Albert Einstein quote and wealth building through real estate. Blake shares Chattanooga area historical home price statistics and shares the simple math that would suggest if you buy a home today, it will likely double in value over the next 14 ½ years. Blake Watson is the show host. …
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Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews Karl Krauskopf to dissect his ingenious strategy behind the Eastmont Townhomes project in East Wenatchee, WA. Karl dives deep into his secret weapon: acquiring the 33-unit gem off-market. We’re talking about unlocking hidden potential through value-add renovations. Karl breaks down his plan t…
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In this special class about the dangers, risks and warnings of investing in real estate: The #1 fear that keeps potential landlords and new real estate investors up at night! Expert insights on why this fear is more common among inexperienced landlords and investors in challenging real estate markets. Real-life horror stories of tenants causing sig…
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Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews Will Matheson, the Co-Founder of Matheson Capital, to reveal the juicy stuff in acquiring his 248-unit Residences in St. George in Savannah, GA. Will explains how he leveraged a strategic loan assumption to secure an incredible fixed interest rate of 2.95% for the next eight years. He also pu…
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Interested in learning how to analyze deals using The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™? Specifically, do you need to know how to analyze a deal purchased with an interest-only loan? In this special deal analysis, you will: Discover the secret strategy for analyzing the purchase of a rental property with an interest-only loan …
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On this podcast, Steve Davis from Bloomin Blinds of Chattanooga explains how important window coverings are for the look and feel of your home. From wood blinds to room darkening shades, Steve talks about a variety of options for window treatments, and how they can help cool your home, provide privacy, darken a room, and look great. Steve tells abo…
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In episode 11 of The Dealpen, Avi Rasowsky interviews Curtis Waters, a seasoned real estate investor, as he shares his journey from high-tech sales to diving headfirst into real estate investing, building a successful rental portfolio one property at a time. Tune in to learn how Curtis's approach to real estate investing has led to long-term succes…
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Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews the founder of Streamline Capital Group, Brian Briscoe, to share how he accomplished his recent acquisition, the 43-unit Eleanor Rigby Apartments in Salt Lake City, UT. This stunning 43-unit apartment complex, built in 1929 and boasting a complete renovation, was originally listed for a cool …
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In episode 10 of The Dealpen, Avi Rasowsky interviews Chad Bonawitz, a homebuyer at Dignity Properties, as he discusses his approach to deals with a focus on integrity and dignity, sharing a heartwarming story of helping a widow navigate the sale of her property. Tune in now to learn from Chad's experience and gain insights into creating win-win si…
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Life has risks. Investing adds new risks. Investing in real estate adds new risks specific to real estate investing. One risk that is unique to real estate investing is the risk of buying a stigmatized property or having a property become stigmatized while you own it. In this class, James will: Uncover hidden gems in the real estate market and turn…
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Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews a serial real estate entrepreneur. Ray Glymp shares the nitty-gritty details on acquiring his seven-unit High Street Apartments in Morgantown, WV. He reveals how he secured the property for two million dollars with a unique financing structure, the negotiation process in declining market rent…
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Real Estate Investing Through Massive Foreclosure Periods Join us for an exclusive episode of the REFP podcast, focusing on "Real Estate Investing Through Massive Foreclosure Periods." In this enlightening episode, you'll dive into the following insights: Discover the secret to making money during economic downturns, a strategy that can set you apa…
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In episode 9 of The Dealpen, Avi Rasowsky interviews Brad Chandler, President of Limitless You and Founder of Express Home Buyers, to discuss his journey from real estate investing to personal transformation and coaching. Brad shares insights on how he went from making business mistakes worth $9 million to finding true happiness and fulfillment. Tu…
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On this podcast, Blake Watson provides insight and explanation of how property tax appraisals and assessments are used to set the property tax rates in Georgia and Tennessee. He gives details on who sets the millage rates, and how property tax rates are determined in Hamilton County and Chattanooga Tennessee, and in Walker, Catoosa, Whitfield and D…
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Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews Kevin Dean, a multifamily syndication expert, about the 95-unit Wesleyan Townhomes in Winchester, VA. In this episode, Kevin shares his insights and experiences on acquiring and managing this build-to-rent community. Discover the unique challenges and opportunities of this market, Kevin's app…
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Deal Alchemy™ - Debt Paydown to Cash Flow Join us for an exciting and enlightening class with James Orr as he delves into the fascinating world of Deal Alchemy™. In this class, listeners will discover a surprisingly powerful strategy that has the potential to drastically improve cash flow on rental properties. Whether you're considering buying a ne…
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Chattanooga’s Fall Home Show is coming August 16-18, 2024. It’s new, improved, and re-imagined. Raquel Schrumpf, Executive Officer of the Home Builders Association of Greater Chattanooga, gives details of the upcoming Fall Home Show at the Chattanooga Convention Center in August. She gives insight into some of the benefits of attending that go beyo…
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Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews Karl Krauskopf, a multifamily investing expert, about a compelling Seattle apartment investing opportunity. Dive into the intricacies of acquiring the 12-unit Brentwood Apartments in Seattle, WA, as Karl shares his strategic approach to navigating the competitive market. Learn how Karl levera…
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Tax Deductibility of PMI Payments Are you an owner-occupant puzzled by the ever-changing rules around PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) deductibility? Or perhaps an ambitious real estate investor, hungry to maximize your deductions and supercharge your profits? Then this class is your golden ticket to the world of tax wisdom! Join us for an exhilara…
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Thomas Holly of Holly Wood Doors in Chattanooga explains the often-overlooked maintenance steps needed to prolong the life of your garage door. He explains what can go wrong and your best strategy for avoiding a garage door failure. Thomas also talks about the curb appeal and value added to a home by a good garage door. Thomas can be reached at (42…
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Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews the owner of Ridgeview Property Group, Ben Michel, about the 71-unit The Morada in Crystal, Minnesota. The property had boasted new windows, roofs, and boilers, but these hidden gems weren’t translating to rent premiums; like a diamond in the rough, Ben saw an opportunity to unlock the true v…
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Functional Obsolescence Unveiled: The Silent Value Killer in Real Estate Investments—and How to Defeat It! There's a often overlooked risk of investing in reale state: obsolescence. Whether we're focused on properties that are or will become functionally obsolete or drift directly into economic or physical obsolescence... these are real-world risks…
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Ashley Williams and Jamie Mooney from Cornerstone Title of Tennessee explain the role of the title company in a real estate transaction and the importance of title insurance on this podcast. To many homebuyers, the closing table feels like a confusing pile of papers that just need to be signed. But there are hundreds of details in any real estate s…
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In episode 8 of The Dealpen, Avi Rasowsky interviews Karl Spielvogel, aka Uncle Karl, as he shares his journey from owning franchises to venturing into real estate, starting with a memorable experience with a Subway franchise back in 1986. Tune in to an insightful conversation filled with real estate strategies, creative deal structuring, and valua…
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How to Analyze an All-Cash Rental Property Purchase Deal analysis is important. Learning how to analyze deals is a critical skill for all real estate investors, whether you're financing 100% of the purchase or buying a property without a loan at all and paying all cash. In this class, we will look at how deal analysis changes when you plan to buy a…
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We’re half-way through 2024. Is the Chattanooga real estate market slowing down? Are home prices coming down? What can we expect for home sales and home prices in Chattanooga for the rest of the year? This podcast gives you a mid-year market update and a look ahead at the Chattanooga housing market for the rest of 2024 with Blake’s Bold Predictions…
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In episode 7 of The Dealpen, Avi Rasowsky interviews Travis Howard from Travis Buys Home, as he shares his extensive experience in the real estate investing industry, spanning over 25 years. He also discusses his journey from learning valuable lessons during the 07-08 financial crisis to adapting his business strategies post-2010. Tune in to gain v…
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Blake Watson shares the eleven steps you’ll go through to buy a house and several ways that a professional Realtor can guide you through these steps. He also offers listeners a free copy of his book, “The Complete Guide to Buying a Home,” simply by contacting him and asking for the free copy. Blake Watson is the show host. Blake is a real estate ag…
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How Return on Investment Changes Based on Credit Score With PMI Does your credit score really matter when you're buying rental properties? Sure, your credit score impacts the mortgage interest rate you can get with traditional mortgages. And yes, your credit score affects how much private mortgage insurance (PMI) will cost. Your credit score can al…
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In episode 6 of The Dealpen, Avi Rasowsky interviews Ramez Fakhoury, Vice President of the IRA Club, to uncover insights into self-directed retirement accounts and alternative investments. They also discuss the importance of education, the benefits of self-directed retirement accounts, and the strategies for building a stable future with predictabl…
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So, are you stressing out over higher mortgage interest rates and properties not cash flowing as well as they used to, or in some markets, not having positive cash flow at all... even with 25% down? What's a real estate investor seeking financial independence to do? In this class, we will compare two strategies. In both strategies, you first buy an…
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Chad McAllister, Director of Real Estate Development, and Eric McAllister, Real Estate/Home Specialist from Wayne’s Pest Control discuss common bugs and pests found in and around our homes, and how Wayne’s Pest Control helps eliminate them. Chad and Eric explain the importance of termite protection and how getting rid of other pests can enhance the…
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In episode 5 of The Dealpen, Avi Rasowsky interviews Will Cannon, a real estate investor who built his entire portfolio from scratch in just a few years. Will discusses his strategies for analyzing deals, his approach to buying and selling properties, and the unique challenges and successes he has encountered in the mobile home market. Tune in to g…
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So, you're considering Nomading™. Excellent! But as you dig into the details, you may wonder what the impact would be if you chose to buy a more desirable, higher quality, but maybe less optimal property at full price (without a discount), versus focusing on finding a slightly less desirable, slightly lower quality, but slightly more optimized rent…
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Justin Bethune, owner of the Home Source Network, Bethune Builds, and Build Something Media, shares his creative flair for construction design and contractor marketing on this podcast. Justin tells us how he started the Home Source Network for remodeling and construction, and how his business has evolved into a full-blown marketing company to help …
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In episode 4 of The Dealpen, Avi Rasowsky interviews Mandy Drysdale from IRA Club to discuss the ins and outs of self-directed retirement accounts for real estate investors. They cover topics such as the different retirement account options available, the benefits of using a self-directed IRA or solo 401k, and how to grow your retirement account qu…
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Deal Alchemy™ - Black Box Cash Flow Deal Alchemy™ is all about manipulating returns to get the returns you desire most. One variation of Deal Alchemy™ has you think about your rental property investment as a black box. You put money into the black box, some magical things happen over the next few years and out pops profit which you can spend like c…
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How do home warranties work? What is covered by a home warranty and what is not covered? How much does a warranty cost? Get the answers to these questions and many more about home warranties as Maryann Azambuja, Senior Account Executive for Choice Home Warranty, explains home warranties on this podcast. Maryann gives valuable information about the …
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In episode 3 of The Dealpen, Avi Rasowsky interviews David Alexander, a real estate investor, as he shares his journey from t-shirt business failures to successful real estate investing. In this episode, David breaks down the details of how he transitioned from wholesaling to building a portfolio of owner-finance notes, showcasing the financial ben…
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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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Save money by saving energy and get a rebate to save even more. John Watts, EPB’s Senior Supervisor Energy Services, details the free service EPB provides to customers that’s sure to help identify ways to save money and energy. EPB’s free Energy Check-Up is available for all EPB residential customers providing a detailed inspection and report of pa…
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In this first episode of The Dealpen, Avi Rasowsky discusses the importance of learning from others in both his pitching career and his real estate investing journey. From finding deals to funding and facilitating them, Avi covers a wide range of topics with the goal of helping listeners navigate the world of off-market real estate. Tune in to unco…
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In episode 2 of The Dealpen, Avi Rasowsky interviews Wendy Sweet as she shares insights on real estate investing, financing opportunities, and the importance of being a good borrower in the industry. They also share valuable lessons learned from past deals and highlight the significance of networking and attending industry events to grow your busin…
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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 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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How to find investment houses, how to identify a good deal, and how to find a bargain house for investment – these topics are covered on this podcast. Blake Watson shares practical tips and strategies for finding a house in the Chattanooga area to buy for investment, fix and flip or rental. He details several real life examples from his own investm…
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