This is the introduction to the 46-module, 53-hour series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. In this intro: There are no real secrets in life The 46 modules (53 hours) of content included in the course Nothing is difficult or hard… the only actual skill you’ll need for the real estate investing business The most common fears of real estate inves…

Learn the secrets of financial independence for real estate investors in Spokane. This class is Module 46 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this double-length module include: A custom spreadsheet to model where your investment money is coming from and where you will invest it to achieve financial independence…

Learn the secrets of tax optimization and minimization for real estate investors in Spokane. This class is Module 45 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The difference between Above the Line vs Below the Line tax benefits for real estate investors The tax-free sale of a primary residence A …

Learn the secrets of Cash on Cash ROI and Cap Rates in Spokane. This class is Module 44 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The difference between capitalization rates and cash on cash return on investment Why some real estate investors prefer one over the other How to calculate each includ…

Learn the secrets of return on investment and return on equity in Spokane. This class is Module 43 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The 4 primary returns from rental properties and the additional area of return The Return Quadrant™ with Reserves Why measuring past returns is easy, but pr…

Learn the secret of real estate investing partnerships in Spokane. This class is Module 42 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the 3 partnership roles Applying real estate partnerships to a variety of real estate investing strategies Partnering with the seller… especially when flip…

Learn the secret of becoming the preferred real estate investor client that real estate agents and brokers in Spokane call first with all the best deals. This class is Module 41 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: How do you get a real estate agent/broker to call you first with the best dea…

Learn secret real estate investor horror stories. This class is Module 40 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Mike Tyson says, "Everyone has a plan: until they get punched in the face"... for real estate investors Overcoming fear of tenants, toilets and termites What is expected value and h…

Learn the secrets of analyzing multi-family properties in Spokane. This class is Module 39 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The differences between analyzing a multi-family property with commercial financing and a single-family home with more traditional financing Obviously, the numbers …

Learn the secrets of creative financing and real estate entrepreneurship in Spokane. This DOUBLE LENGTH class is Module 38 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What is creative financing and how to use it as a real estate investor The 6 types of creative financing Why you should only do deal…

Learn the secrets of 1031 tax deferred exchanges in Spokane. This class is Module 37 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What is a 1031 tax-deferred exchange? What are the key aspects of a 1031? The 4 types of 1031 tax-deferred exchanges and when we use each Defining like-kind and understan…

Learn the secrets of buying new construction properties in Spokane. This class is Module 36 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The pros and cons of investing in real estate with new construction properties What price of new construction should you focus on for investments Different builder…

Learn the secrets of short-term rental properties in Spokane. This class is Module 35 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of short-term rentals and what are some of the pros and cons of each. What are the most common ways to finance properties that you’re u…

Learn the secrets of improving cash flow by buying down your mortgage interest rates on rental properties in Spokane. This class is Module 34 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: How improving cash flow by buying down your mortgage interest can help you get to financial independence faster a…

Learn the secrets of comparable sales to determine property value in Spokane. This class is Module 33 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: How do you know if you’re paying a good price for a property you’re buying (not too high)? How do you know if you’re getting for a good price for a prope…

Learn the secrets of real estate maintenance and capital expenses Spokane. This class is Module 32 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What’s the difference between capital expenses and maintenance on a rental property? What do I need to do to have my rental property business be a “qualifie…

Learn the secrets of real estate inspections when buying in Spokane. This class is Module 31 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: An overview the entire inspection process including choices and paperwork required What level of inspection are you doing prior to going under contract? Why dates…

Learn the secrets of wholesaling real estate in Spokane. This class is Module 30 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of wholesaling real estate and what are some of the pros and cons of each. What is a strategy similar to wholesaling where you can do half t…

Learn the secrets of determining fair market rent on properties in Spokane. This class is Module 29 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Why rents are not an exact number and what they really are At the end of the day, what is rent ultimately An overview of an easy method of determining fair…

Learn the secrets of insurance for real estate investors in Spokane. This class is Module 28 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Why you should not be penny-wise and pound-foolish with insurance and your real estate investments. The importance of having a strong relationship with your insur…

Learn the secrets to what happens while you're under contract to buy an investment property in Spokane. This class is Module 27 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What happens once you’re under contract through when you’re closing on a property? What due diligence should you be doing? Who …

Learn the secrets to maximizing cash flow on rentals in Spokane. This class is Module 26 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include how to improve cash flow: When selecting a real estate agent/broker Locking/floating your mortgage interest rate Searching for less expensive properties Searching for …

Learn the secrets to buying investment properties with little or no down payments in Spokane. This class is Module 25 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the loans you use to invest in real estate with little or no down payment? What are the real estate investing strategies you can…

Learn the secrets to eliminating or, at least, mitigating the risks when investing in real estate in Spokane. This class is Module 24 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: How to think about risks in terms of severity and likelihood and which are the most devastating? For each risk: what is i…

Learn the secrets to the BRRRR real estate investing strategy in Spokane. This class is Module 23 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of the Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refi (and Repeat)—commonly abbreviated as the BRRRR strategy—and what are some of the pros and con…

Learn the secrets to the paperwork to buy and sell real estate in Spokane. This class is Module 22 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: How do you get the contracts and disclosures for buying and selling real estate in your market? When and how should you review the paperwork for your real e…

Learn the secrets to comparing mortgages, loans and lenders in Spokane. This class is Module 21 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Why selecting a lender isn’t always about price… and what are some of the other selection criteria to consider. Why just because one lender says it can’t be do…

Learn the secrets to analyzing deals in Spokane. This class is Module 20 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Where can you get a free deal analysis spreadsheet to analyze your own deals? Which fields should I fill in when analyzing a deal, and which should be left for the spreadsheet to cal…

Learn the secrets to flipping properties in Spokane. This class is Module 19 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of flipping properties and what are some of the pros and cons of each. What are the most common ways to finance property flips? And what are som…

Learn the secrets to real estate investor bookkeeping and accounting in Spokane. This class is Module 18 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the ways that real estate investors can use to keep their books (track income and expenses) for their real estate investing business? What is…

Learn the secrets to getting your first real estate investment deal done in Spokane. This class is Module 17 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: A 90-day plan to buy your first rental property. Why there is nothing difficult to do in the real estate investing business and why it is really a…

Learn the secrets of return on investment for rental properties in Spokane. This class is Module 16 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the 4 primary areas of return on rental properties? And, what is the secondary return? What time period do we typically look at for returns on ren…

Learn the secrets of house hacking in Spokane. This class is Module 15 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of the house hacking real estate investing strategy and what are some of the pros and cons of each. What are the most common ways to finance house hac…

Learn the secrets of financing investment properties in Spokane. This class is Module 14 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the 14 financing options for buying rental properties? What is PMI and why would you ever pay for insurance to protect the lender? How paying the lender can …

Learn the secrets of down payments for real estate investing in Spokane. This class is Module 13 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Why focusing on down payments is short-sighted and what you should be focused on instead. The two primary ways to address down payments; it is not just about …

Learn the secrets of selecting an investor-friendly real estate agent in Spokane. This class is Module 12 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What is the NAR settlement and how will it likely impact buyers and sellers? What’s the difference between real estate agents, brokers, and REALTORS®…

Learn the secrets of catching up on saving for retirement in Spokane... with an emphasis on using real estate investing. This class is Module 11 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What do you do if you wake up one morning and realize that you’re behind on saving for retirement? What can yo…

Learn the secrets of the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy for Spokane real estate investors. This class is Module 10 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy and what are some of the pros and cons of each. What a…

Learn the secrets of asset protection for Spokane real estate investors. This class is Module 9 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: My top 10 asset protection tips for real estate investors that you’d be a fool to ignore. The importance of getting bespoke legal advice and why you should nev…

Learn the secrets to hiring and managing a property manager in Spokane. This class is Module 8 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: A small tweak to your mindset around renting your property that will change all aspects of your property management... for the better... to make it easier, to l…

Learn how to overcome tenant challenges in Spokane. This class is Module 7 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. What do you do when you experience the inevitable tenant challenges like: Tenant not paying rent Tenant’s check returned for non-sufficient funds Tenant makes late payment Tenant breaks lease Tenant provides partial pay…

Learn the secrets to buy and hold real estate investing in Spokane. This class is Module 6 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of the buy and hold real estate investing strategy? Variations based on down payments? Variations based on property types purchase…

Learning how to correctly manage properties is a critical skill for landlords. This class is Module 5 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What should you be doing to document the condition of the property before the next tenant takes possession? The one free thing that few landlords do that…

Tenant screeing... an important, but often overlooked skill. If you're going to manage properties yourself in Spokane, you're going to need to know how to screen tenants. This class is Module 4 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the 5 steps in the property management process? What…

If you're going to manage properties yourself in Spokane, you're going to need to know how to do the marketing to find tenants. This class is Module 3 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The 6 “Property Management Mastery” modules included with this course. How to change your thinking about…

Having a solid understanding of historical market stats is important for investing in real estate in Spokane. This class is Module 2 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Should you try to “time the market” using data to increase profitability? How much are properties selling for? Do property…

Having a deep understanding of the 7 key real estate investing strategies is critically important for your success as a real estate investor in Spokane. This class is Module 1 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The 7 ways to invest in real estate… plus 2 more bonus strategies that we don’t…

There's a risk to just about everything in life... including investing in real estate. One risk that some real estate investors fear is the risk of buying a property having missed important, expensive issues with the property during the inspection period. In this class, James will discuss the risk of investing in real estate and specficially the ri…

If you're going to put less than 20% down when buying a property, the lender is likely to require that you pay private mortgage insurance (PMI) to protect them in case you default on the loan. This usually applies to Nomads™, house hackers, and investors putting 15% down to acquire non-owner-occupant properties. There are 3 ways to pay PMI: Monthly…

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…