Real Estate Realities With Robert "the Rebelbroker" Whitelaw

According to the folks at TurboTenant, these cities will give you the highest ROI! There are always plenty of opinions when it comes to where you should invest in real estate. Today, we will take a look at the research done by the folks at TurboTenant to see what cities they suggest as the top places for investors, entrepreneurs and landlords to focus their attention! While we will be covering the top 10 cities for real estate investors on this list, the folks at TurboTenant actually run down the details on 31 different cities - so no matter where you are there should be at least 1 city that just might be attractive for you to consider investing in. Also, I just posted to youtube a video on how to do a real estate investment search using all free online tools. After this show, you should sit down and exercise those new skills to see if you can find a good rental property that would be positive cash flow! Build those skills and your confidence, even if you are not ready to make a purchase today. Here is that

The numbers indicate that the home selling season in 2020 is likely to be nuts! The news is not so great for buyers but strong for sellers of single family homes in 2020. With inventory dropping while demand increases, we are looking at a lead in to 2020 where unless we see an uncharacteristic increase in the number of home owners that list their home for sale, the competition for the homes available for sale is going to be fierce! One piece of good news is that new home construction has shown a big jump over the last couple of months. While permits are down month to month in the most recent showing, we are still ahead of last year. So at least we will be seeing home builders bringing more single family homes on-line than we have seen at any time in the last 13 years! It still is not likely to be enough, but it might just keep things from going completely nuts! Here is a link to a great graph that will let you explore the home building trends over the years. To give you a feeling for what the numbers of done

Welcome to 2020 as we discuss where single family residential real estate prices might just go! Today we will chat about what the folks over at Calculated Risk expect to happen in 2020! Expectations for prices on single family residential homes across the country is that we will see nothing shocking. No great gains in the increase in prices but no general loss in value. We will also take a look back at some interesting information on what has happened with rental prices over the last few years. For any aspiring landlord, investor or real estate entrepreneur, we will be reviewing some interesting data in where the biggest growth in rents has been happening in terms of property type. We will also take a few minutes to discuss why we are seeing these trends in the rental real estate market. The trends continue to show strong markets for investors in real estate that want to acquire properties at a reasonable price that will also provide a reasonable return. Some familiar markets continue to be a big draw and if

Where to focus your real estate entrepreneurial effort in multi family homes in 2020! Today we are going to review some of the areas of the country being talked about the most when it comes to multifamily investing. Usually, the math ends up being much more lucrative for real estate investing when it comes to multifamily. However, there are different skill sets that come into play and some skill sets that you must focus on in order for these deals to work out best for you. Today, we will talk about areas that just might be interesting for buyers, sellers, investors and entrepreneurs interested in multifamily real estate opportunities. We will start off the show with a bit of an appetizer as I mention some solid ideas for how to use the MLS to focus in on properties where buyers can potentially get the best price. These are techniques I use myself as a real estate entrepreneur and broker to focus on properties where I am most likely to be able to get the best price possible! If you are an aspiring buyer, inves

What effect might homebuilder confidence have on the real estate market? For all buyers, sellers investors and real estate entrepreneurs, gaining insight to what might be over the horizon in real estate can make you thousands of dollars. The latest news in the world of real estate and new home construction is that home builder confidence has reached the highest levels since 1999! Today, we will talk about that and reflect on what that meant to the market then. What followed and what might we see as a result. We will also take a look at what Realtors across the country expect to happen in their markets. Plus discuss why we may want to verify those expectations ourselves. Finally, we will also check out the 4 reasons why home builders have been hesitant to jump in and build affordable housing. Todays Links: https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2019/12/16/4-reasons-there-s-not-enough-building https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2019/12/16/where-realtors-expect-highest-price-gains https://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/

Homes with "special needs" that cannot be made simple can be poor investments. Welcome to another edition of Real Estate Realities with The RebelBroker! It is time to lay some ground truth on you! Over the last few weeks, I have had to deal with some things that would be a nightmare for any homeowner - and even more so for a landlord! We will talk about that and how some homes, for whatever reason, are just not a good choice for long term renting. Of course, if you overcome that shortcoming with a change, that could actually be a way to get the property for a better price - but some things cannot be changed. We will discuss that a bit. We will also reflect a bit on what it takes to take those first steps as an investor.We will be literally talking about square one. Not how much to spend, or where to look for the best investment but how to get your head straight and ready to play the game! HELP THE SHOW GROW by filling out the audience demographic survey by clicking the button at the top of the page titled "T

Well, maybe not JUST ranting, but I really needed it. It was one of those days where I wanted to get into starting our discussion about how to move forward with a good review of the year and setting goals for the coming year. What can I say, I digressed. I have been really poking around for multi unit properties lately and I was stunned by the incompetence I found. So we will chat about that and other things! I will also include a clarification regarding my last podcast. During that show, we ran through the numbers on a sample property and I used the wrong number for my calculations. I will take a minute at the end of todays show to give you the low down on the right process and numbers. HELP THE SHOW GROW by filling out the audience demographic survey by clicking the button at the top of the page titled "Take the survey to support the show". Follow the prompts and this will automatically enter you for a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift card! Interested in getting free content, advanced notice of upcoming eve

Some headlines have hit the foreclosure panic button. Let the RebelBroker sooth your nerves. You just gotta love some of the headlines that get written in todays media! From the good folks over at Realtor Magazine online, we get a headline sharing the startling fact that foreclosures are up by huge margins in some metros and across the country! Is it time to panic? Sell your home and move into a cave? Stockpile dental floss and those weird little weiners they put in pop top cans? Probably not. Today, we will chat about that article and how to spot info that should have you thinking a little more deeply about what they are trying to tell you. What can I say, it's an awesome show today, really.   Articles and Info: https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2019/11/18/metros-where-foreclosures-are-increasing? https://www.realtytrac.com/statsandtrends/foreclosuretrends/ https://www.attomdata.com/news/market-trends/foreclosures/attom-data-solutions-october-2019-u-s-foreclosure-activity-report/ HELP THE SHOW GROW b

What would a recession mean for real estate buyers, sellers and investors? It is that time of year. For the next couple of months, it is going to be all about guessing on what 2020 will bring! Today, we will be taking a look at an article from the good folks over at Redfin. You can find the article here. We will see what they have to say, then think our way through their points to see if we agree. So check out todays show! I would love to get feedback from all of you! Do you agree with Redfin? What do you think is going to happen in your local market!   HELP THE SHOW GROW by filling out the audience demographic survey by clicking the button at the top of the page titled "Take the survey to support the show". Follow the prompts and this will automatically enter you for a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift card! Interested in getting free content, advanced notice of upcoming events and real estate exclusives? Then simply join the Rebel Underground by texting the word 'rebelbroker' to 44222 - or click the button b

Let's look at some of the hottest vacation rental areas and cover some real world examples! In todays show we will review some interesting info that has been shared about the best vacation rental counties in the country. Vacation rentals can be very lucrative, if you do your homework. We will talk about some of the areas, get a little ground truth and also talk a bit about some of my first hand experience as an owner of a vacation rental property!   HELP THE SHOW GROW by filling out the audience demographic survey by clicking the button at the top of the page titled "Take the survey to support the show". Follow the prompts and this will automatically enter you for a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift card! Interested in getting free content, advanced notice of upcoming events and real estate exclusives? Then simply join the Rebel Underground by texting the word 'rebelbroker' to 44222 - or click the button below. When prompted, text your email address and you are in! JOIN THE REBEL UNDERGROUND! SPONSOR Audible.

Can increased real estate demand in growing tech towns make you rich? In todays show we will take a look at some growing communities that could be huge tech boom towns in the coming years. When you can spot these trends early, you can not only make that oh so sweet monthly positive cashflow, but also enjoy enhanced appreciation on your property! In todays show we will not only talk about the idea behind this kind of strategy, but some places across the country where the numbers are looking very good for the aspiring or experienced investor! But don't worry, we will also cover those areas with lower barriers to entry - so even new investors can take the plunge! HELP THE SHOW GROW by filling out the audience demographic survey by clicking the button at the top of the page titled "Take the survey to support the show". Follow the prompts and this will automatically enter you for a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift card! Interested in getting free content, advanced notice of upcoming events and real estate exclusiv

AB 1482 - Don't panic! There are some exemptions! A big item in the news recently has been the passing of AB 1482 in California. This introduces statewide rent control measures. The good news is that there are some paths investors can take to avoid these, but it will clearly have a chilling effect on the exact kind of housing that the bill is supposed to encourage. We will chat about the bill and the why it just might mean landlords will want to shift their focus on the types of properties that they want to invest in. A special note to my YouTube listeners - I have made my YouTube posts just a bit more sexy! Let me know what you think!   Relevant Articles: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/10/business/economy/california-rent-control.html https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2019/09/12/california-s-new-rent-control-law-alarms-industry https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/california-rent-control/ https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2019/09/18/single-family-homes-continue-to-lead-rental-market?utm_source=feedb

At least according to the folks at realtor.com, these markets will see the MOST appreciation over the next year! In todays show we will be talking about the markets that are projected to make the most for real estate investors and entrepreneurs over the next year! Some of these markets not just look like appreciation is going to be great, but rental rates in a few look very strong! When you mix good rate of return on rental with top performing appreciation - that is the big win! We will also talk a bit about what rental prices are doing and what regions of the country have been seeing increases - and decreases in home values!   HELP THE SHOW GROW by filling out the audience demographic survey by clicking the button at the top of the page titled "Take the survey to support the show". Follow the prompts and this will automatically enter you for a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift card! Interested in getting free content, advanced notice of upcoming events and real estate exclusives? Then simply join the Rebel Un

Realtor Magazine shares their list of the hottest markets in America! Today, we are going to cover a couple of topics, but the big ticket item will be the list of communities that Realtor Magazine considers the hottest! If you are a buyer, seller, investor or entrepreneur with an eye toward real estate, this list is a great place to start when considering your next investment! HELP THE SHOW GROW by filling out the audience demographic survey by clicking the button at the top of the page titled "Take the survey to support the show". Follow the prompts and this will automatically enter you for a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift card! Interested in getting free content, advanced notice of upcoming events and real estate exclusives? Then simply join the Rebel Underground by texting the word 'rebelbroker' to 44222 - or click the button below. When prompted, text your email address and you are in! JOIN THE REBEL UNDERGROUND! SPONSOR Audible.com - Audible is offering real estate realities listeners a free audioboo

Real estate data from Seattle, Los Angeles, San Jose and New York show a buyers market For some of the most influential real estate markets in the country, we are seeing increases in inventory but decreases in sales. We are also seeing flattening in prices. In some areas, we are seeing decreases in pricing with projections that suggest areas will lose more value over the next year than was gained in the last year. Lets take a look at the numbers and see what we can come up with! HELP THE SHOW GROW by filling out the audience demographic survey by clicking the button at the top of the page titled "Take the survey to support the show". Follow the prompts and this will automatically enter you for a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift card! Interested in getting free content, advanced notice of upcoming events and real estate exclusives? Then simply join the Rebel Underground by texting the word 'rebelbroker' to 44222 - or click the button below. When prompted, text your email address and you are in! JOIN THE REBEL

Plus, I share a perfect example of the BEST kind of passive income in real estate! In todays show, we discuss something that has been coming up recently. Not long ago, I got a listing on a home that has just about the best kind of passive income associated with it that I have ever seen. It was so amazing in fact, I considered purchasing the home myself! What was most amazing is the number of folks that reached out to me about this listing that had NO IDEA what passive income was. Not just buyers, but other agents! I have had properties with passive income before, but these were very much in the investors segment of real estate, where as this listing is going to be someones home and just offers amazing passive income as a bonus. It was so shocking that this podcast really just had to get done! So jump in to todays show and lets get a firm handle on what passive income is and also a few different kinds of passive income. HELP THE SHOW GROW by filling out the audience demographic survey by clicking the button a

Want to feed your real estate investment beast with an Amazon FBA side hustle? Check out my results! That's right folks! The last time we talked, I was kicking off kind of a "Proof Of Concept" - could you spend 1 hour a day, Monday - Friday and do "Online Arbitrage" to successfully earn $100 per hour that you invested? So far, I have taken both "Retail Arbitrage" and "Online Arbitrage" for a drive and today, I want to give you the low down! Not only will I give you insights into how much was actually made, I will run down the steps I took to identify products that made sense to purchase for sale on Amazon! No matter what your goals might be, for most of us, a side hustle is a great way to earn some additional money for whatever might be on our wish list. So lets take some time to review the results from my time in the wonderful world of Amazon FBA (Fulfilled By Amazon) HELP THE SHOW GROW by filling out the audience demographic survey by clicking the button at the top of the page titled "Take the survey to su

There are plenty of folks achieving great results by selling on Amazon. Maybe that is the way to fund your first real estate deal. Welcome to todays show folks. I want to try and address a question that I get all the time from all kinds of buyers. Where can I get the money to get started in real estate? One solution is the "Side Hustle". This is something you do in addition to your regular job that is designed to make you extra money. This can help buyers get that down payment or investors get enough capital to make that first investment. I was chatting with a listener who brought up the idea of selling on Amazon to build up enough money to get a real estate investing strategy going. It sounded like an interest option, so I took a look. After a whole lot of youtube watching, I think I can say that there is enough free information out there to make a good effort at making this work for you. Some of the options actually involve little money to get going.  In todays show, I will give a run down of what I have le

Lets take a real world look at what it takes to landlord a Vacation Rental! We talked about some of the big picture differences between a long term rental and a vacation rental in yesterdays show. Today, lets get into the weeds a little and talk about the real day to day of being the landlord of a vacation rental. There is no "hands off" way to do this right, but the payoffs can be huge - and completely worth it! So spin up the show and lets dive right in! As I mentioned in the show, when I was trying a "roll my own" solution to marketing my rental, I create a web site. I have since gone entirely with VRBO (Best decision I have made so far), but the site is still there if you want to check it out: robertsrentals.us.   HELP THE SHOW GROW by filling out the audience demographic survey by clicking the button at the top of the page titled "Take the survey to support the show". Follow the prompts and this will automatically enter you for a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift card! Interested in getting free content,

A vacation rental strategy could be the bridge you need to make the property a great long term rental! Even if you have never considered owning a vacation rental, you should be running the numbers to see if doing a vacation rental can help bridge your strategy toward converting a vacation rental into a long term rental. On todays show, we will take my real world experience of owning a vacation property and discuss the differences, challenges and rewards of considering a vacation rental for your portfolio. HELP THE SHOW GROW by filling out the audience demographic survey by clicking the button at the top of the page titled "Take the survey to support the show". Follow the prompts and this will automatically enter you for a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift card! Interested in getting free content, advanced notice of upcoming events and real estate exclusives? Then simply join the Rebel Underground by texting the word 'rebelbroker' to 44222 - or click the button below. When prompted, text your email address and