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This Real Estate Investing Podcast, Behind The Curtain Podcast, is a property investment podcast created to expose the reality of real estate investing and property management and to let you hear the experiences and opinions of investors and real estate industry professionals. If you are just getting started in property investing or you are a seasoned investor with your own journey’s experiences, our property investor podcast will enable you to be equipped to invest with common sense.
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Aug 9, 2023
Switching Made Simple: A Fresh Approach to Property Management
Aaron talks about an influx of new property owners from other property management companies, seeking information about fees, processes, performance, and projections. He reveals the diverse types of property owners, including: Accidental property investors who hold properties due to circumstances like job transfers, divorces, or low return expectations. Seasoned investors who seek growth, and local investors who often prioritize trust and proximity for property management. Overall communication and accessibility challenges with previous property management companies have prompted many investors to switch, seeking a company with a focus on understanding both local and foreign investors' motivations while building trust by setting candid and realistic expectations.
Learn more about Enterprise Property Management and EPM Real Estate by visiting the Behind The Curtain Real Estate Podcast website at: https://behindthecurtainpodcast.com
Transcript for this episode at: https://propertymanagementmemphis.com/podcast/switching-made-simple-a-fresh-approach-to-property-management/(opens in a new tab)
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Jul 31, 2023
Unveiling Memphis Gems: Uncovering Profitable Real Estate Deals
Aaron Ivey welcomes back Mac from California. They discuss real estate investment opportunities in Memphis. They focus on areas with potential for value addition and share their experiences touring properties. Mack reveals his personal journey into real estate investment after inheriting properties from his grandparents and managing the family's portfolio. He mentions a nontraditional loan product called DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) that allows lending against the property's cash flow rather than the investor's income. They plan to explore opportunities in the Whitehaven neighborhood and near the airport. The episode includes a story about banks' reluctance to offer nontraditional loans before the real estate market correction.
Learn more about Enterprise Property Management and EPM Real Estate by visiting the Behind The Curtain Real Estate Podcast website at: https://behindthecurtainpodcast.com
Transcript for this episode at: https://propertymanagementmemphis.com/podcast/unveiling-memphis-gems-uncovering-profitable-real-estate-deals/
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Jul 17, 2023
Knowledgeable Mortgage Officer - Real Estate Financing for Profitability
In this episode, we discuss the importance of financing in real estate investment and provide advice to investors about why proper financing is essential to ensure profitability and the success of an investment property. A knowledgeable mortgage officer will be the key to finding the right financing options based on the investment goals. It is essential to prepare a detailed plan that considers cash flow, rate of return, and desired outcome, to establish a focused goal for selecting properties as an investment. Working with a property manager who can identify properties that are likely to generate a profit and can help by weeding out problematic properties; a property manager helps save time and effort for buyers.
Learn more about Enterprise Property Management and EPM Real Estate by visiting the Behind The Curtain Real Estate Podcast website at: https://behindthecurtainpodcast.com
Transcript for this episode at: https://propertymanagementmemphis.com/podcast/banking-finance-real-estate-memphis-tour-investment/
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Jul 17, 2023
Banking, Finance & Real Estate: Memphis Tour & Investment
Investor Mac flew in from California to check out Memphis and join us on the podcast. Mac has an impressive background in banking and finance, and he's also passionate about real estate. Aaron and Mac discuss their careers and experiences, including the financial collapse and unethical behavior in the corporate world. Mac emphasizes the importance of visiting properties and experiencing them firsthand before making investment decisions. They explore different real estate markets and the advantages of owning properties directly rather than investing in REITs. They also talk about their recent tour of neighborhoods in Memphis and the potential opportunities they discovered. Stay tuned for more episodes where they delve deeper into these opportunities and non-traditional financing.
Learn more about Enterprise Property Management and EPM Real Estate by visiting the Behind The Curtain Real Estate Podcast website at: https://behindthecurtainpodcast.com
Transcript for this episode at: https://propertymanagementmemphis.com/podcast/knowledgeable-mortgage-officer-financing-for-profitability/
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Jun 27, 2023
Unlocking the secrets of non-traditional lending: A game-changer for investors!
Jo Garner joins Aaron Ivey in discussing the current state of the mortgage industry and the opportunities for real estate investors, with the rise in non-traditional types of lending. How has the market changed compared to a year ago, with interest rates going up and house prices stabilizing? They note that there used to be a lot of competition from big hedge funds buying properties, but that has decreased, potentially presenting an opportunity for individual investors to purchase properties and create a positive cash flow. They discuss different types of loans, such as traditional financing and non-traditional financing. Traditional loans require a good credit score and typically a 20% down payment, while non-traditional loans, like the DSCR loan, focus on the rental income of the property and have less strict requirements. The non-traditional loans may have higher interest rates but allow for more flexibility, including buying properties under an LLC. Overall, the conversation highlights the changing mortgage landscape and the various financing options available to investors.
Learn more about Enterprise Property Management and EPM Real Estate by visiting the Behind The Curtain Real Estate Podcast website at: https://behindthecurtainpodcast.com
Transcript for this episode at: https://propertymanagementmemphis.com/podcast/unlocking-the-secrets-of-non-traditional-lending-a-game-changer-for-investors/
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Jun 20, 2023
Memphis Rental Market Needs Affordable Move-in Ready Properties; Investors Explore Alternative Loans
Memphis Rental Market Needs Affordable Move-in Ready Properties; Investors Explore Alternative Loans
As the Memphis rental market experiences increased demand for affordable, move-in ready properties, and investors are exploring alternative loan options to adapt to the current economic climate, we discuss how rents and property prices are stabilizing, benefiting tenants, and allowing homeowners to assess property values accurately. Some expensive areas might see home values go down, while middle-income and lower-income properties should stay stable. Investors who focus on these properties can expect less risk and steady rents in the future.
The 1% rule is helpful for buying properties, but it's not perfect. It's important to consider the money coming in and going out of a property. We talk about the rental market in Memphis and different types of investors and why middle-income housing is in such demand. Enterprise Property Management has implemented several changes, which will be discussed in future episodes. Notably, there is an excess of staff in customer service due to the economic slowdown, leading to considerations about the surplus of employees. In terms of operations, PropertyMeld, a web-based service, has improved communication and streamlined maintenance requests within our organization. Finally, we discuss the number of empty properties and how we focus on finding good tenants to make homeowners happy.
Visit us online at https://propertymanagementmemphis.com/
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Jan 5, 2023
The Market is Stable: Memphis Real Estate 2023
The Market is Stable: Memphis Real Estate 2023
This podcast episode is about real estate investing and why Memphis is a stable market for investing. Brett Bernard talks about how Memphis has been one of the most stable markets in the country, even during the 2008 crash. He explains that this is because of the large number of renters in the area, who work in the service industry in places like FedEx, St. Jude, the Memphis Airport, Amazon, and Nike. These people continue to go to work, even during economic downturns, which keeps the rental market and real estate market stable.
We also discuss a case study regarding a couple who live in California and wanted to invest in, and ultimately move to, Memphis. After a rough start with another agent, they contacted Brett and bought a package of 7 properties, quickly expanding their rental portfolio to 11 properties. They are now making $7,800 a month in rental income and are planning to sell their house in California and buy a "mini mansion" in Collierville, Tennessee with the money. This story shows that with hard work and smart investing, it is possible to make a lot of money and move to a better lifestyle.
For more information about this episode of our real estate investing podcast:
https://epmrealestate.com/podcast/the-market-is-stable-memphis-real-estate-2023
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Nov 11, 2022
Is NOW a good time to buy real estate investment property?
Is NOW a good time to buy real estate investment property?
As prices for real estate take a dip we discuss new and young investors, interest rates and scenarios to find lending for buying investment property, and we talk about why it's a great time to buy real estate. We talk about loans that allow you to buy as many properties as you can afford, the qualifications, and current loan rates.
* What lending options are the for new and young investors?
* Is a 40-year loan amortization a good choice?
* What lending options are there to buy multiple properties?
* Why buy property now rather than waiting?
For more information about this episode from Behind the Curtain Real Estate Investing Podcast, please visit us online at: https://epmrealestate.com/podcast/is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-real-estate-investment-property
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Oct 26, 2022
Concept to Retirement: Real Estate Investing Process
In this episode Brett talks us through his process for working with real estate investors. He discusses getting to know the investor, identifying goals they have, and how he assists in finding and making a winning offer on a property. He calls this process, Concept to Retirement!
Find out more about this real estate investing podcast episode at: https://epmrealestate.com/podcast/concept-to-retirement-real-estate-investing-process
Contact Brett Bernard at: (901) 692-7401
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Oct 13, 2022
Get Started in Real Estate Investing with Limited Cash
Investor Tom Durhan returns to share how he got started investing in real estate. He shares his top tips on how to get started in real estate when you have limited cash in the bank. How do you go about getting a hard money loan? Do you suggest doing an FHA loan on your first investment property or some kind of a conventional financing?
Find out more about this real estate investing podcast episode at: https://epmrealestate.com/podcast/get-started-in-real-estate-investing-with-limited-cash
Contact Brett Bernard at (901) 692-7401
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Oct 6, 2022
Section 8 tenants & where to buy investment rental property
Investor Tom Durhan discusses his approach to real estate investing and shares how much it typically costs to get rent ready, inflation, and Tom tells us what percentage he's achieved over the last 10 years. Do you have section 8 tenants? How much do you typically put into that property to get it rent ready? Are you concerned about the inflation issue with with tenants and rent at this point? What's the one thing in all your rental properties that is something you always have to deal with? How many properties do you have now? What do you think your overall percentage of return is on those properties 10 years?
Find out more about this real estate investing podcast episode at: https://epmrealestate.com/podcast/section-8-where-to-buy-investment-rental-property
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Sep 29, 2022
Rental Property Tax Deductions
Today we discuss rental property tax deductions: Are my property management fees tax deductible?
Is investment property advertising tax deductible?
Is property maintenance tax deductible?
Can property insurance be deducted on my taxes?
Can I deduct travel expenses relating to my investment property?
Learn more about this episode of our real estate investing podcast at: https://epmrealestate.com/podcast/rental-property-tax-deductions
(c) EPM Real Estate Memphis, TN.
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Sep 19, 2022
Is it real estate boom or doom?
In this episode we talk about the existing real estate market and all the changes that have happened, mortgage rates, and why now is a great time for investors to buy real estate in Memphis.
Find out more about this real estate investing podcast episode at:
https://epmrealestate.com/podcast/is-it-real-estate-boom-or-doom
Contact Brett Bernard at (901) 692-7401
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Sep 6, 2022
Loan Options for Investment Property
Loan Options for Investment Property: In this episode Memphis investment loan officer, Tina Talarico, covers the types of loans available for real estate investors. What would be a good scenario for a bridge loan? Instead of just doing an ARM loan or a 15 year, why would you do a bridge loan? What options do I have to move a bridge loan into a different type of loan? Does the bridge loan automatically convert or do I have to go through the whole loan process to go with a term loan? When converting a bridge loan to a fixed rate loan, how can I avoid losing cash flow through a higher interest rate? Is there an option to put more cash down, get a lower interest rate, and keep my cash flow in good position? We discussed ARM loans, bridge loans, but what other investment loan products come to mind? What are no doc loans for real estate investors?
Find out more about this real estate investing podcast episode at: https://epmrealestate.com/podcast/loan-options-for-investment-property
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Aug 16, 2022
Mortgage interest rates forecast 2022 into 2023
Memphis investment loan officer, Tina Talarico, discusses interest rates. Will mortgage interest rates go up, or go down during the remainder of 2022, and what could we expect for interest rates in 2023? This is part 2 of a 3-part series where we’ll be discussing types of loans for commercial lending, investor loans, interest rates, and types of properties.
Find out more about this real estate investing podcast episode at: https://epmrealestate.com/podcast/mortgage-interest-rates-forecast-2022-into-2023
Contact Brett Bernard at (901) 692-7401 OR Tina Talarico at (901) 826-7218
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Jul 30, 2022
Commercial lending, investor loans, interest rates, and types of properties
Memphis loan officer Tina Talarico discusses types of loans for commercial lending, investor loans, interest rates, and types of properties. Today we begin a 3-part series where we’ll be discussing types of loans for commercial lending, investor loans, interest rates, and types of properties. It’s gonna be very extensive, so if you’re interested in commercial lending, buying multiple properties or a single property, then this 3 part series will give you some insight as to what to look for.
Find out more about this real estate investing podcast episode at: https://epmrealestate.com/podcast/commercial-lending-investor-loans-interest-rates-types-of-properties
Contact Brett Bernard at (901) 692-7401 OR Tina Talarico at (901) 826-7218
[00:00:00] Brett Bernard:Welcome to behind the curtain podcast. My name is Brett Bernard and today in the studio with me is Tina Talarico, and we’re gonna be talking about types of loans for commercial lending, investor loans, and we’ll do other s…
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Oct 28, 2021
California-based Realtor & Investor on Investment Real Estate & Property Management in Memphis, TN
Todd Riccio, Realtor and longtime Investor from California, discusses how he became interested in the Memphis real estate market and offers his experiences over the years of real estate investing and management of rental properties here in Memphis, TN.
Find out more about this real estate investing podcast at:
https://epmrealestate.com/podcast/california-based-realtor--investor-on-investment-real-estate--property-management-in-memphis-tn
Aaron: Today on the podcast, we have Todd Riccio. He is a longtime investor with Enterprise Property Management and EPM Real Estate, and we're going to talk a little bit about how he has become interested in the Memphis real estate market and maybe even tips and bits of wisdom that Todd has had over the years investing here in Memphis. Todd, you have been an investor with Enterprise Property Management for six years. Is that right?
Todd: Yeah, six years.
Aaron: It's been a fast six years, right? Like, you really got in at a great time.
Todd: I re…
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Oct 6, 2021
Real Estate Investor Groups & Real Estate Investment Strategy
COVID brought new challenges to real estate investing over the last 18-months. Aaron Ivey sits down with real estate investor, Chris, to reflect & chat about his investor group, property investment strategy, relationships, and the need for professional property management services.
Find out more about this real estate investing podcast at:
https://epmrealestate.com/podcast/real-estate-investor-groups-real-estate-investment-strategy
Aaron: Here with me today, I have a 2-year partner in the adventures of property management. His name is Chris, and he’s a member of a larger partnership that he is in with other investors, known as Round Oak. Round Oak partnership, if you will. Chris is here with me today to talk about operating real estate during the COVID era, the last 2-years of doing property management and real estate investing inside of COVID. So, Chris, I want to thank you for joining us today.
Chris: Yeah, Aaron, thanks for having me. I’m excited to join and talk about our r…
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Sep 28, 2021
Screening Tenants: Rental Investments, Applicants, Criminal Background Checks
Tenant screening has many parts and in this episode, Aaron discusses how to properly vet tenants before allowing them to rent a home. He covers criminal background checks, rental history, the credit report, income verification, and he reveals the tricks to identify inconsistencies in the information provided by a rental applicant.
Learn more about our real estate podcast at:
https://epmrealestate.com/podcast/screening-tenants-rental-investments-applicants-criminal-background-checks
Aaron: One of the things that we've talked about, and actually I had an investor yesterday evening ask me about he said, Aaron, I've got one last question for you and I said, oh, great, what's that question? He's said, well, it's a professional question and it's kind of a two-parter. He said, how long have you been in business? Like, how long have you been in property management and in real estate? and I said, well more or less 20 years. He said, okay great. He said, so how do you vet tenants? What is you…
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Sep 13, 2021
Is a housing market crash coming? Memphis, California, National 2022
Whether you are new to real estate investing or you're a seasoned investor, it’s likely that you’ve heard the predictions of a looming housing market crash. In this episode, Brett and Aaron discuss the likelihood of a housing crash and they present some other factors that other industry experts have potentially overlooked.
Find out more about this real estate investing podcast at:
https://epmrealestate.com/podcast/is-a-housing-market-crash-coming-memphis-california-national-2022
Brett: Housing crash! Number one, Richard said expert. There's no housing or real estate expert. In order to be an expert, you've got to be able to tell me tomorrow what's going to happen. Just like a doctor who's an expert heart surgeon can tell me the symptoms, the problem, and how to correct it. So experts are doing the same thing we did, they're giving their opinion based on what they see in the market. While I hear people talk about a crash, yes, I said many times, this next year we're going to see…
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Aug 30, 2021
Housing Market Value vs DOW, Tax Changes, & Property Investing for the remainder of 2021
In this episode, Aaron and Brett chat about their experiences day-to-day in investment real estate and provide their analysis of how the housing market is changing, and they also offer up their opinion on the statistics and projections for how the property market will progress throughout the remainder of 2021 and beyond into 2022.
More about this Real Estate Podcast at:
https://epmrealestate.com/podcast/housing-market-value-vs-dow-tax-changes--property-investing-for-the-remainder-of-2021
Richard: So day-to-day, what are you guys seeing in terms of market shift? Are you seeing any difference in what it takes to win offers on behalf of investors and what’s your latest assessment for how this year will play out?
Brett: Nothing's changed. The market is still riding pretty high. I think deals are getting a little bit better and we're finding more and more inventory, versus the amount of buyers we have. I've got quite a few buyers, but the inventory’s got a little easier to get your…
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Aug 20, 2021
Forbearance, Foreclosures, & Property Availability Into 2022
Forbearance, Foreclosures, & Property Availability Into 2022 Forbearance: What is forbearance? How is forbearance impacting the housing market?
As the forbearance program comes to an end and foreclosures begin, how will it affect the availability of property into 2022? In another segment, we will be talking about construction costs in the United States. Why has the cost of lumber gone up and what are the long-term effects on its overall cost? We also discuss ways in which construction in the United States may need to change.
More details about real estate investing and this episode may be found at:
https://epmrealestate.com/podcast/forbearance-foreclosures-property-availability-into-2022
Brett: In this segment, we're going to be talking about the forbearance program. The foreclosure crisis that is inevitably facing Americans is that it's going to be beginning here, actually, in two days, when the foreclosure moratorium ends on federally backed mortgages. Let’s be clear about that…
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Aug 9, 2021
2021 housing crash? Chat with Memphis Real Estate Investor, Ted Huntington
Real estate investor, Ted Huntington, describes himself as a novice investor. Aaron Ivey sits down to ask Ted about his take on the current housing market and if he thinks we'll see a 2021 housing crash, and Ted shares what he’s learned through his purchase of 6 single-family rental homes in Memphis, TN.
Listen and subscribe at: https://epmrealestate.com/podcast/2021-housing-crash-chat-with-memphis-real-estate-investor-ted-huntington
Aaron: So on today's show, we have a special guest. This is somebody who I would consider to be a friend, and he came into investment real estate... How many months ago was it Ted?
Ted: I would say, you know, it's been a year at least, so pretty recently.
Aaron: Yeah. And the cool thing, you know, hopefully for the listener about Ted as you enjoy our conversation, is that Ted is really smart. Early on in our conversation, Ted called me or we were connected through the realtor that was working with Ted that you've heard on this podcast and he said, he…
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Jul 27, 2021
2021 Housing Market Projections, Achieving ROI, & Local Memphis Investor Interview
How do you achieve your ROI goals in today's property investment market? Hear our projections for the housing market for the rest of 2021, and Glenn speaks with Amy, a Memphis-based investor, who describes her experiences of managing tenants for her own real estate investments. 2021 Housing Market Projections & Achieving ROI in Today's Real Estate Market
Richard: So in this segment, we're going to talk about 2021 and where we are now nearing the end of the second quarter. How do you think things are going to go for the rest of the year guys? And how do you see mortgage rates changing and the demand for property?
Brett: Personally, I think that what we are now seeing is a cooling. Not a major cooling, but a little bit of a dip. In the first quarter, we would write 40 offers and get 3 accepted. Now, we are writing 20 offers and getting 8 accepted, so we are starting to see a better advantage for our investors. I still believe the best time to buy is going to be October, November, Decem…
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Jul 17, 2021
Service Level Expectations: Property Sales Team & Property Management
Aaron Ivey & Brett Bernard discuss the expectations for the level of service you should expect from a property management company, as it compares to what you became accustomed to from your sales team. They provide real-world examples where trying to save 2-3% in management fees, has cost a home owner dearly. During the conversation, Joe Viramontez's name came up, so following this conversation we have given you an opportunity to hear our interview with Joe from Episode 0009.
Joe Viramontez joins us to talk about his real estate investment experiences, his bad property management experiences, and he shares how he sought expert property management and hired Enterprise Property Management, Inc. for the past 10 years. Joe also shares stories about his entrepreneurship outside of the real estate industry.
Find out more about our Real Estate Investing Podcast: https://epmrealestate.com/podcast
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Jul 7, 2021
Top 8 Real Estate Investment Tips
Brett Bernard and Glenn Greene share their Top 8 Real Estate Investment Tips. If you are a seasoned investor or someone just starting out on your real estate investing journey, these tips will help you succeed with investment properties. Top 8 Real Estate Investment Tips
* Understand The Local Market’s Trajectory
* Maximize Use Of Proper Technology
* Plan For Cycles In The Market
* What Is YOUR Idea Of Property Value: Pricing Relative To ROI
* Become Aware Of Local & State Regulations
* Be Sure You Have Enough Capital
* Consider Risk Management: Investment Risk Mitigation
* Have Patience. Structure Your Investments For The Future
If you'd like to learn more about real estate investor services from EPM Real Estate, Enterprise Property Management’s real estate division, please visit us at epmrealestate.com.
Subscribe to this investment property podcast at: http://BehindTheCurtainPodcast.com
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Jun 28, 2021
Raising ROI & Interview with Buy & Hold Real Estate Investor
Is the HOT real estate market cooling? Asking price vs ROI: ways to buy rental investments to maximize ROI. How will foreclosures impact real estate market inventory? We chat to an experienced property investor with investments across the U.S., about his long-term buy and hold approach to real estate investing.
If you'd like to learn more about real estate investor services from EPM Real Estate, Enterprise Property Management’s real estate division, please visit us at epmrealestate.com.
Call EPM Real Estate at 901.671.1015
Subscribe to this investment property podcast at: http://BehindTheCurtainPodcast.com
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Twitter: @EPMRealEstate
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Jun 16, 2021
Property Management Onboarding: What to expect.
In this episode, Richard talks with property manager Lindsey about the landlord onboarding process and what it takes to come on board with a property management company. Lindsey offers advice on what you should look out for and provides great insight into the property management onboarding process. No matter where in the world your properties are, her advice and experiences will help you ask the right questions of your property management company.
Could you just take a few minutes just to give an overview from start to end of what to expect with the property management onboarding process?
There's a couple of different ways that a house can come on board with a property management company. It could be that you already have a house within the Memphis Market and you are wanting to switch management companies. Or perhaps you are buying a new house in the Memphis Market for us to manage. You will typically speak with one of our sales agents if you are purchasing a new property, or you w…
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Jun 8, 2021
Is the Real Estate BUBBLE real? When to buy Real Estate?
In this episode, we talk about the real estate bubble. Is it real, or is it just the made-up theory that the experts were trying to scare people with? Also, we ask, when is the right time to buy investment real estate? Is the real estate bubble real?
Let’s start off with the real estate bubble. I get this question a lot. So there's this bubble that we keep hearing about and all the experts talk about the real estate bubble. Now, there is a bubble, but in the conversations I'm having people are asking me is this another 2008? are we going to see a collapse? Though I don't have a master’s in economics, I believe the driving force behind the collapse in 2008 was bad loans backed by the federal government in the multiples of millions. These were loans that were backed as stated income loans, where people just said, hey, I make $300,000 a year, and they just wrote you a loan if you pulse; if your heart was beating you got the money.
This bubble, that's come, is nowhere near gonna be…
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Jun 4, 2021
Property Management Questions New Investment Property Owners Ask
Have you ever wondered what a good property management company can do to protect your property investment? Every investor is different, they come with different goals, different plans, and they're at different points in their investing career. In this episode, we discuss how we screen tenants, our pricing strategy for setting rent, the procedures you should look for to know a property management company is keeping an eye on how the tenant and is caring for your property. We also chat about the property management software we use and how we facilitate the maintenance and upkeep of your investment properties when upgrades are needed.
If you'd like to learn more about real estate investor services from EPM Real Estate, Enterprise Property Management’s real estate division, please visit us at epmrealestate.com.
Call EPM Real Estate at 901.671.1015
Subscribe to this investment property podcast at: http://BehindTheCurtainPodcast.com
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May 25, 2021
Investment Property Flips, Renovations, New Builds
Investment Property Flips, Renovations, New Builds
On today's show, we’re speaking to Wendy Provence, a realtor here at EPM Real Estate. Wendy tells us how she came to do her first investment property flip, renovations, and she discusses her approach to new builds and what she’s learned through completing a number of new build projects. Wendy just looks at a piece of land and says, “I know exactly what I'm going to do with this!” She is equally a visionary and an investor. Throughout this interview you’ll hear how she's very positive, she's definitely a visionary, and in fact, she may well be the number one visionary at EPM Real Estate.
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May 20, 2021
1031 Exchange Rule Changes & Real Estate Deed Fraud
In this episode, we'll be discussing the 1031 exchange, what it is, and the proposed legislation change that will impact property investors. In Neighborhood Chat, Brett tells us about his weekend trip in East Tennessee and a new tiny home rental project he's been working on there. We'll finish by discussing what steps the courts need to put in place in order to protect homeowners from the ongoing title theft problem.
Alright, so let's discuss the 1031 exchange proposed changes, which would affect real estate investments where the profits exceed $500,000. This is part of Biden's $1.8 trillion American Families Plan and is alleged to target some tax loopholes. The only thing I don't know is what are the loopholes? The article refers to tax loopholes that have been in effect since 1921. It appears that the media has been calling these loopholes. Oh, the media love those loopholes. Whenever they say close loopholes, that means you're making too much money and we're not gonna allow that to…
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May 11, 2021
Real Estate Market Conditions & Memphis Council Proposal to end Eviction Set-Outs
Real Estate Market Conditions
In this episode, we discuss the current real estate market conditions and how investors' offers on properties are often being outbid by $10,000 or more by private groups or individuals. The real estate market is hot, and how is this impacting real estate investors?
Memphis Council Proposal to end Eviction Set-Outs
Will also discuss a proposed ordinance, by Councilman JB Smiley, Jr., to end eviction set-outs, part of his increased efforts to fight blight in the community and promote beautification in the city. But what will this mean for landlords and tenants, and what is the cost of alternatives to eviction set-outs.
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May 3, 2021
COVID-19 & CDC Eviction Moratorium: legal challenges facing landlords and property managers.
Back in March, in Episode 0007, attorney Mike Mitchell joined us to discuss the current legal challenges facing landlords and property managers due to COVID-19, including the much-debated eviction moratorium. In this episode, you have the opportunity to hear the full-length interview.
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Apr 27, 2021
Why Whitehaven, Raleigh, Cordova, & East-Memphis are great areas for property investment!
Why Whitehaven, Raleigh, Cordova, & East-Memphis are great areas for property investment!
Memphis has some great investment property opportunities. Brett and Glenn discuss the various ares of Memphis, chat about census data, and provide real-world figures of what you could expect from investing in Whitehaven, Raleigh, Cordova, and East-Memphis. They delve into the important anchors for each area - anchors are important because these are the parts of town where there's something that brings about economic prosperity.
For example, in Whitehaven, Graceland is now one of the highest grossing tourist attractions in the country, and that's all because of the investment that was made into Whitehaven a couple of years ago. Elvis Presley Enterprises came out and said it was going to pay all of its employees, and I'm talking thousands, a living wage.
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Apr 20, 2021
Rental scams & How-to sell tenant occupied properties in this record-HIGH housing market.
Rental scams are ever-present. In April, the Shelby County Sheriff's Department indicated that five or more people had each been caught up in a rental scam. Each had been scammed out of many thousands of dollars. This was a case where deceptive ads have been placed on Facebook marketplace. In one of the cases, a woman said she found the “perfect rental house”, and when she contacted the person behind the Ad, a man claimed to be the owner of the home.
We’ll have more stories of the strange, but true.
Brett and Glenn discuss how they are currently assisting investors with tenant-occupied property, to sell their homes while property values are at an all-time high. In the crash, we had a number of investors or even homeowners that had to leave their homes for jobs, so they turned their homes into rentals or they purchased homes for pennies on a dollar because they were in foreclosure mainly.
I'm dealing with one right now it is over in the East Memphis area. So this investor decid…
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Apr 15, 2021
Making Wise Real Estate Investments & Finding Expert Property Management
Making Wise Real Estate Investments & Finding Expert Property Management
Joe Viramontez joins us to talk about his real estate investment experiences, his bad property management experiences, and he shares how he sought expert property management and hired Enterprise Property Management, Inc. for the past 10 years. Joe also shares stories about his entrepreneurship outside of the real estate industry.
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Aaron Ivey: Joe Viramontez! I want to thank you for joining us on the Behind the Curtain podcast. You have been with Enterprise now for how many years? Do you know?
Joe Viramontez: Oh, it's been at least 10 years.
Aaron Ivey: Yeah, good grief.
Joe Viramontez: Yeah, probably maybe 8 to 10 years.
Aaron Ivey: Yeah. That's insane. I remember when you called me and I’ve forgotten who was managing your properties at that time, but it was really interesting to receive your call, because it's not every day that an investor calls you on the phone and says, hey, I've got abou…
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Apr 5, 2021
Financing Real Estate Investment Property
Part One:
How has COVID-19 impacted real estate both around the country and here in Memphis? We also delve into the potential impact of COVID-19 on the historically high rent prices, and we ask if COVID-19 is the cause for low levels real estate inventory currently available in the marketplace.
Chat Neighborhood: “News of the strange but true.”
We bring you funny stories of a man who has flown an American flag for the last 2 years from the balcony of his condo, but the condo association has now asked him to take it down. In another story we will tell you about a person who quit their job and their final paycheck was paid as a wheelbarrow full of pennies, and finally a the antics of a man that was arrested three times in one day.
Part Two:
In this interview we talk to Tom Robertson, of Hometown Capital Group here in Memphis, TN, about the financing options he currently has available for investment property purchase. He talks about the current products he has and how he…
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Mar 31, 2021
CDC eviction moratorium unconstitutional?
In this episode we talk about our Investor Summit and how we all came together in Memphis; a social and learning event allowing investors from all over the country to come together and discuss the Memphis real estate market and to get to know like-minded investors.
Has a court ruled the CDC eviction moratorium as unconstitutional?
We discuss this case in Neighborhood Chat.
Our guest on this episode is attorney Mike Mitchell. He joins us to elaborate on the current legal challenges due to COVID, facing landlords and property managers.
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Mar 22, 2021
Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat & a New York investor's perspective on Memphis Real Estate investments
In this episode we discuss the BRRRR method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, and Repeat) a popular real estate investing method. Its advantages, its disadvantages, and how to know if it’s the right option for you. We also here from Jack, a property investor from New York, who has been investing in Memphis over the last few years. He talks about his experiences working with us and his perspective on Memphis as a real estate investment opportunity.
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Mar 16, 2021
Hiring a Real Estate Agent: Questions to Ask
In our latest podcast episode we chat about the importance of hiring a good real estate agent and what questions you should ask when interviewing prospective agents.
* What is the agent's specialty?
* Is the agent available outside of normal business hours? This is important if crossing time zones or if you work full time.
* Is the agent willing to provide a comparative market analysis (CMA)?
* What processes does the agent use to find properties, to check RPR, rental comps, and ROI?
* Does the way the agent calculates ROI match up to your own ideas of how to calculate ROI?
We'll discuss all this and more.
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Mar 10, 2021
Nike, Amazon, FedEx, Memphis, & Property Investments by Long Distance Investors
In this episode we discuss various topics including areas of Memphis that have seen commercial investment from the likes of Nike and Amazon, in Neighborhood Chat chat we'll share some funny stories that happened to us this week, and finally we'll be talking to one of my investors, Garrett, out of Reno, Nevada. We’ll be talking to him about his investments and about his journey in the Memphis market, since he started investing late last year. So turn up the volume sit back and listen.
Part One: Real Estate Investing Near Nike and Amazon’s Brand New Facilities
We discuss the kind of investments that we're seeing here in Memphis and what our investors are getting. You know, we're doing a lot of business in Raleigh and Whitehaven. They're older parts of town and they used to be their own cities back in the day, before they were eventually incorporated in Memphis. Most of the homes were built in the 50’s, 60's and 70’s. A lot of 3/1s, 3/2s - brick or traditional foundation. Bu…
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Mar 2, 2021
Investor Chat: Property Investment ROI, Foreclosure Eviction Moratoriums, How-To Become a Real Estate Investor
Property Investment ROI, Foreclosure Eviction Moratoriums, How-To Become a Real Estate Investor
In this episode we’ll be chatting to Mike about his investment journey, in Neighborhood Chat we’ll talk about foreclosure eviction moratoriums and what we’re hearing, and finally we’ll be answering some of your questions about how-to become a real estate investor.
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Feb 23, 2021
Protecting Real Estate in Winter & Investors from around the world!
In this episode we'll be discussing some of the issues that we faced during the recent winter storm of 2021. In the neighborhood chat, we'll discuss our new building and how we've come to work together. And finally, we'll discuss some of the investments we've managed for our investors.
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Feb 16, 2021
Hear from a Real Estate Investor & Learn About Investment Financing Types
In this episode of our real estate investor podcast we'll be chatting with our guest Mike Gibson, who's an investor based in California. We'll be discussing various topics in our neighborhood chat segment, and finally we'll talk about types of investment property and financing, and how to decide what is good for you.
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