Improving Cash Flow on Rental Properties by Improving the Property When real estate prices, mortgage interest rates, and rent rates are high, it can be more challenging to generate great cash flow from a rental property. However, it is also more important than ever to do everything in your power to maximize cash flow. There are 88 strategies for improving cash flow on rental properties, with some significant ones that you can apply by making improvements to your rental property. This mini-class covers the cash flow improving strategies that you may make by improving the property. Check out the video from this class here: Improving Cash Flow on Rental Properties by Improving the Property - Video In this class, James discusses: The 7 stages to improve cash flow on rental properties Subdividing properties Upgrading the property Adding solar to the property Providing furnished rentals Converting the property Charging improvement rent for tenant-requested improvements How to calculate the ROI on making improvements Plus much more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Refinancing Rental Property Tips There are many flavors of refinancing rental properties: cash-out refinances, cash-in refinances, rate and term refinances, and recasting loans. Understanding each one, when you might want to use them in your real estate investing, the general rules and guidelines for using them, and the impact of each are all important bits of knowledge you should have as a real estate investor. In this mini-class, James will cover some tips for refinancing rental properties. Check out the video from this class here: Refinancing Rental Property Tips - Video In this class, James discusses: The 4 types of refinancing: cash out refi, cash in refi, rate and term refi and recasting General tips for refinancing properties Special tips when doing rate and term refis Special tips when doing cash out refinances Special tips when doing owner-occupant refis Plus much more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Financing Tips When Writing an Offer to Buy a Rental So, you understand financing for buying your next property, and you're ready to go out in search of a property to buy. There are a few financing-related tips that might help set you up for success, improve the odds of getting your offer accepted, getting the best price and terms on your offer, and make your life easier. That's what we will discuss in this mini-class. Check out the video from this class here: Financing Tips When Writing an Offer to Buy a Rental - Video In this class, James discusses: What you should have done (and in hand) before you go look at properties? What you absolutely need before you write an offer on a rental property? What you can do with your lendeer to give yourself that extra edge when writing an offer to buy a property? Why you should get a pre-approval letter with your MAXIMUM loan amount from your lender... even if you never intend to ever go close to your maximum. Why waiting until the last minute can make you miss out on the very best deals The pros and cons of using the max or the offer price on your pre-approval letter Plus much more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Sometimes buying rental properties is merely a means to an end: financial independence. Some folks don't want to hold onto their rental properties, manage them, or deal with the business of owning them when they achieve financial independence. Instead, they may prefer to have their money more passively invested in stocks. Can a real estate investor buy properties and hold onto them until they can sell off all the rentals, pay all their expenses of the sale—including closing costs, capital gains taxes, depreciation recapture taxes, and real estate commissions—then take the proceeds and invest in the stock market utilizing a safe withdrawal rate? And is that a faster approach to achieving financial independence than trying to get your properties to the point where they're cash flowing enough to support you without working? In this mini-class, James will look at Nomading™ versus Nomading™ but being willing to sell off all your rental properties if doing so can make you financially independent and allow you to invest in stocks using a safe withdrawal rate. Check out the video and interactive charts from this class here: https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/model/nomad-selling-all-rentals-fi-swr/ Or, see Des Moines specific, detailed analysis of a variety of strategies here: https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/model/IA/Des_Moines/ Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Tips for Getting Mortgage Quotes from Lenders If you choose a random lender, you'll have a random chance of closing with financing. And in many markets, if your lender fails to perform, you as the buyer are in default (since your lender is not a party to the contract). Wouldn't you rather have more certainty that your lender will perform and that you select a lender that will give you great service, with reasonable fees, and a great mortgage interest rate? Yes, it seems like a very reasonable expectation. In this mini-class, James will go over tips for selecting and getting mortgage quotes from lenders. Check out the video from this class here: Tips for Getting Mortgage Quotes from Lenders - Video In this class, James discusses: The best sources for finding a great lender Why choosing a random lender gives you a random chance of successfully closing on your property Who is responsible if the lender you choose does not perform? Tips for calling lenders Should you have your lender pull your credit report? Why you should you call all your prospective lenders on the same day Lender questions to ask Questions to ask about your lenders fees and their team Getting references from your lender Plus much more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

In the last few years, we've seen equity explode. Property prices have been growing like a weed in a spring. And, lower mortgage interest rates mean loan paydown has been more like the Mississippi than a backyard creek. Many real estate investors who owned property during that period will be tempted to tap into that equity to invest in more properties... leverage up. But, leveraging up is not without risk. In this special class, James demonstrates how risk changes as you leverage up and much more using the concept of expected value and his new spreadsheet: Expected Value - Risk and Reward Calculator. Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

How can you speed up your journey to financial independence (FI)? In this special class, James will go over a brand-new spreadsheet and walk you through all the different ways to speed up your achievement of financial independence. James covers the following in this class: What is financial independence? How is financial independence defined mathematically? How do you know if you're financially independent? A brief discussion of pensions, annuities, and social security and why you may prefer to focus elsewhere An introduction to the new Financial Independence Asset Allocation and Cash Flows Engine™ spreadsheet Speeding up FI via job income Speeding up FI via properties Speeding up FI via business profits An introduction to Safe Withdrawal Rates Speeding up FI via invested assets (and a SWR) Speeding up FI with annuities Besides earning more money and reducing expenses, what are the strategies for achieving FI faster? Sources of money to invest... and allocating that money to speed up FI Investing or reinvesting in what to speed up FI? The three primary groups of strategies to improve speed to FI: increase savings, increase returns, and reallocate assets. All the strategies for increasing savings All the strategies for increasing returns A discussion of Return on Equity and why it matters when you're trying to speed up your achievement of financial independence All the strategies based on reallocating assets Risk versus speed - a tricky trade And much more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Preparing to Get Mortgages So, you’ve decided to invest in real estate and know that you’ll need a mortgage to buy property. There are some things you should do BEFORE you apply for your mortgage. You should be thinking about these things ideally for multiple years before you try to get a mortgage. In this mini-class, we will discuss the preparation you should do before getting a mortgage and how to make the process faster, better, and easier, especially if you plan to buy more than one property. Check out the video from this class here: Preparing to Get Mortgages - Video In this class, James discusses: Knowing your qualification requirements from your lender Getting a loan when you're self-employed Don't be penny-wise, pound-foolish Knowing and improving your credit score (one way to maximize cash flow) Understanding Debt-To-Income and using it to your advantage to maximize cash flow Saving money preparing to get mortgage (and uses of that money to make sure you optimize cash flow) A list of often requested document when applying for a mortgage Organizing your files to be prepared for applying Plus much more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Accessing Equity in Properties With prices up a lot over the last few years and interest rates having lingered near all-time lows, many real estate investors find themselves sitting on massive amounts of equity in their properties. But, how do you access that equity? In this mini-class, James will look at a variety of ways to access equity in properties. Check out the video from this class here: Accessing Equity in Properties - Video In this class, James discusses: The returns you earn on rental properties and how they tend to grow over your ownership period: appreciation, cash flow, debt paydown and Cash Flow from Depreciation™ How return on equity works for each return A discussion of True Net Equity™ The two ways to access equity in your properties: borrow and sell Plus much more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

The Return on Investment on Extra Down Payments You’re buying a rental property. You have more than you need for a down payment, closing costs and reserves. One option you’re considering is putting more down. Putting more down will often improve cash flow and Cash on Cash Return on Investment. The dollar amount of returns from Appreciation and Depreciation remain unchanged but, it can also lower your overall return on investment from Appreciation and Depreciation because your investment amount has changed. And putting more down changes how much debt you pay down and the amount you invested lowering your return on investment from debt paydown. In this mini-class, James will look at how putting more down changes your return on investment so you can make an educated decision as to whether it makes sense or not to put more down and see improved cash flow. Check out the video from this class here: The Return on Investment on Extra Down Payments - Video In this class, James discusses: James Orr's Return Quadrants™: Return in Dollars Quadrant™, Return on Investment Quadrant™ and Return on Equity Quadrant™ Loan Comparison Spreadsheet The returns in dollars for Nomad™ with 5% down The return on investment for Nomad with 5% down The returns and ROI for 15% down How 5% Nomad™ compares to 15% down and the return on the extra down payment Similar comparisons for 20%, 25%, 30% and 40% down payment options Cash on Cash Return on Investment approaches Cap Rate Plus much more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Most real estate investors consider themselves financially independent when the income from all of their investments exceeds their personal expenses. To achieve this, they need net positive cash flow from all rental properties after all expenses, any income generated from stocks, bonds, or other investments times a safe withdrawal rate, and any social security, pensions or annuities. On the expense side, they need to consider all personal expenses, such as food, taxes, insurance, entertainment, healthcare, and housing. If they have a mortgage on their personal residence, that would include their mortgage payment. However, paying off the mortgage effectively reduces the amount of income needed to cover expenses by the amount of the mortgage payment that no longer exists. If you have extra money invested in stocks, bonds, or other assets and could pay off your mortgage to achieve financial independence, it may be worth considering. This mini-class will explore the impact of paying off your owner-occupant mortgage and its effect on achieving financial independence faster than the traditional Nomad™ strategy. We will also examine how this decision could impact your net worth and compare the risks to the traditional Nomad™ strategy. Check out the video and interactive charts from this class here: https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/model/nomad-or-pay-off-oo-fi/ Or, see Des Moines specific, detailed analysis of a variety of strategies here: https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/model/IA/Des_Moines/ Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Use this special spreadsheet to track the returns on each property in your portfolio. It utilizes the Return in Dollars Quadrant™ methodology to easily allow you to track appreciation, cash flow, debt paydown, Cash Flow from Depreciation™ and the return on your reserves all in one place. Plus, see how and when each return is taxed. And, whether the return is cash now or cash later. And finally, whether the return is more speculative and uncertain or less speculative and more certain. Download the spreadsheet: https://refp.info/rpridq Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Should I Put 15% or 20% Down When Buying a Rental Property? In a real estate market that has seen significant increases in property prices and rapidly rising mortgage interest rates, it can be harder than ever to obtain decent cash flow. However, many real estate investors are tempted to minimize their down payments to optimize their overall returns by investing as little as possible in the deal. A debate looms regarding whether a 15% or 20% down payment is preferable when purchasing an investment property. In this mini-class, James will guide you through a method for approaching this classic problem and provide some mathematical reasoning to help you reach a rational solution once and for all. Check out the video from this class here: Should I Put 15% or 20% Down When Buying a Rental Property? - Video In this class, James discusses: Comparing various loan programs Getting mortgage interest rates and private mortgage insurance from your lender How to compare two differnet loan programs... using the example of 15% down versus 20% down when buying a rental Calculating the return on the extra down payment for yourself on your own deals Download the Loan Comparison Spreadsheet Plus much more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Use this special budget spreadsheet to model changes in your situation like buying an owner-occupant property, buying rental properties, getting married or divorced or remarried, retiring and much much more. The spreadsheet allows you to create 6 variations to your budgets for different seasons of your life to easily see how that impacts what you need to have to be financially independent. Download the spreadsheet: https://refp.info/soml Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Loan Comparison Spreadsheet for Real Estate Investors Sometimes it can be helpful to compare various loan programs and options simultaneously. For example, it could be useful to compare the monthly payment differences between various "nothing down," "low down," and full-size down payment options when buying a rental property. Visually seeing a chart comparing the monthly payments of your choices of loans can assist you in making better decisions. If you had a spreadsheet to easily compare a variety of loan programs at the same time, it would be even more helpful. In this mini-class, James will share with you a loan comparison spreadsheet that allows you to easily compare all of the most common traditional financing options for real estate investors. Check out the video from this class here: Loan Comparison Spreadsheet for Real Estate Investors - Video In this class, James discusses: Comparing various loan programs Getting mortgage interest rates and private mortgage insurance from your lender Optimizing cash flow by minimizing monthly loan expenses Common loan differences between owner-occupant loans for investors utilizing Nomad™ and House Hacker strategies Common loan differences for non-owner-occupant loans Download the Loan Comparison Spreadsheet Plus much more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Buying Down Mortgage Interest Rates for Real Estate Investors There are several ways to improve cash flow on your rental properties. One option is to put more money down to reduce the amount you borrow. In some cases, this can also improve your interest rate by lowering your overall loan-to-value. However, when comparing putting more money down to buying down the mortgage interest rate, it is usually better to buy down the interest rate for any reasonable holding period. This is true from both a return on investment and improved cash flow perspective. Learn more about buying down your interest rate in this mini-class. Check out the video from this class here: Buying Down Mortgage Interest Rates for Real Estate Investors - Video In this class, James discusses: Buying down mortgage interest rates when buying a rental property Improving cash flow by buying down your rate You can choose your interest rate by how much you're willing to pay or receive as a credit toward closing costs Rate changes for the life of the loan What's a point and how do they work? What's par rate and why it is critically important to seek clarity from your lender when they quote you a rate? What can you do with extra money when buying a rental property? Comparing more down payment to buying down your interest rate Requesting a buy down table from your lender (and what they look like) Plugging numbers into the buy down spreadsheet Looking at the cost difference when buying down your rates to various levels Selecting where to buy down to Simple and compound return on investment calculations done for you Putting more down improves cash flow in 3 important ways Comparing more down payment to buying down interest rates (not just cash flow... cash flow and equity) Temporary solution to buying down rate or pre-paying PMI Download the Mortgage Buy Down Spreadsheet Plus much more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Other Financing Options for Real Estate Investors In the last several classes, we covered a variety of traditional financing options, including nothing-down financing, low down payment financing, conventional financing, and portfolio loans. These options represent the overwhelming majority of financing options used when purchasing properties. However, there are a handful of financing options that are used infrequently, but it's still important to be aware of them. In this mini-class, we will discuss these other financing options, including private money, hard money, utilizing partners for financing, home equity lines of credit, owner financing, life insurance, self-directed retirement accounts, subject to and wrap financing, lease-options/lease-purchases, and foregoing financing to pay cash. Check out the video from this class here: Other Financing Options for Real Estate Investors - Video In this class, James discusses: Primary financing types that make up 90%+ of all loans Creative financing: owner financing, wrap financing, lease-options/lease-purhcases, loan assumption, subject to, etc Private financing Hard money Line of credit (HELOCs) Buying properties for cash Partnerships (utilizing all the other strategies) Portfolio loans Life insurance Self-directed retirement accounts Plus much more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Home prices are up a lot over the last 10 years or so, interest rates are up even more in the last 18 months or so, and—while rents are up—they’re not up enough to counteract the higher prices and interest rates. That makes cash flow harder... but not for Ryan and his strategy... We discuss this method of improving cash flow under "Improve Strategy" when we discuss our 88 cash flow improving strategies, but Ryan really drives home just how amazing it is. Check out the interview and his website. Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Prices have gone up rapidly in the last few years. And, interest rates are much higher. And even though rents are up, they’re not up enough to counteract the much higher prices and much higher interest rates. That makes it harder to achieve good cash flow with a reasonable down payment. One way to overcome the impact of higher interest rates is to not use loans to buy rental properties. In this comparison mini-class James will compare the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy to taking the significantly longer extra time to save up and buy rental properties for cash. With the Nomad™ strategy, James will have you put 5% down and buy an owner-occupant property that you live in for at least a year until you’ve saved up the next 5% down payment plus closing costs and reserves. Then, buy another 5% down payment owner-occupant property and move into the new property. Convert the previous property to a rental. Repeat this process until you’ve acquired 10 properties total—9 of them rental properties you purchased with 5% down payments. When buying properties for cash, you’ll still buy your first property with 5% down payment and move in. But, after that, you’ll take the significantly longer time to save up 100% to buy a rental property all cash. And, free and clear properties without loans have much, much better cash flow than properties financing with 5% down. But, it takes a lot longer to save up to buy the first property. Keep saving until you buy up to 9 rentals all cash. Which strategy will get you to financial independence fastest? Which will get you the highest net worth? Which is riskiest? We will analyze this comparison for 305 US cities. Check out the video and interactive charts from this class here: https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/model/nomad-versus-1-oo-then-9-all-cash/ Or, see Des Moines specific, detailed analysis of a variety of strategies here: https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/model/IA/Des_Moines/ Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

The Importance of Loan Planning for Real Estate Investors Real estate investing is a little like the game of Chess. You can play the game with an elementary understanding of the basic rules. But, you soon learn that just knowing how the pieces move about the board are the table stakes for being able to sit at the game board. If you want to do well, you need to start thinking about the consequences of your actions. And, not just the consequences of your actions for the immediate next move, but the consequences for moves multiple turns into the future. The same applies to real estate investing... you need to be thinking not just about the deal analysis and loan of the property right in front of you; that’s table stakes. You need to be thinking about what the consequences are for that property far off into the future and, if you’re good, for multiple properties and multiple loans into the future. That’s why loan planning is so important and why we’ll cover it in detail in this mini-class. Check out the video from this class here: The Importance of Loan Planning for Real Estate Investors - Video In this class, James discusses: The 10 loan limit from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for purchasing non-owner-occupant investment properties Why are these loans important to real estate investors What do you use after you reach the limit? Why is it important to optimize these 10 loan spots? What are some exceptions to the 10 loan rule? A strategy to double your loan spots The Nomad™ preferred loan plan Plus much more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Hard Money and Private Money for Real Estate Investors Certain real estate investing strategies suggest certain types of financing. For example, most long-term buy-and-hold real estate investors purchasing non-owner-occupant properties will opt for 30-year fixed rate conventional financing or commercial loans. House hackers and Nomads™ will often seek out low or zero down VA, USDA, FHA, and conventional financing options. However, sometimes the real estate investing strategy will lean toward utilizing hard money and private money loans. Some examples include utilizing the BRRRR strategy or doing fix-and-flips. In this mini-class, James will go over the basics of hard money and private money loans. Check out the video from this class here and access the downloads mentioned in the recording: Hard Money and Private Money for Real Estate Investors - Video and Downloads In this class, James discusses: What is hard money? And, a deep dive into using it as a real estate investor. The aspiration goal of becoming a hard money lender and two possible concerns What is private money? And, a deep dive into using it as a real estate investor. A warning about inadvertent ponzi schemes A discussion about licensing required to raise private money and the license I got Download a sample of my personal, 25-page Private Lender special report Using a business card to raise private money (sample of mine) Plus much more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Commercial Loans 101 for Real Estate Investors Recently, we have been covering a variety of financing options for real estate investors. However, we have primarily focused on financing single-family homes, condos, townhomes, duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes. But what if you're interested in purchasing a commercial building, an apartment with five or more units, or an industrial property? That's where commercial financing comes in. In this mini-class, James will introduce you to commercial financing, explain how it differs from more conventional financing options, and discuss when you might use it as a real estate investor. Check out the video from this class here: Commercial Loans 101 for Real Estate Investors - Video In this class, James discusses: An overview of other financing options before we get to commercial loans and commercial lenders in Des Moines What are commercial loans? When do we typically use them as real estate investors? Plus much more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Portfolio Loans 101 for Real Estate Investors Most real estate investors initially use conventional financing options to acquire their rental property portfolio. However, when they hit the limit of conventional loans they can obtain, they may switch to portfolio loan products to continue acquiring properties. Additionally, when doing certain types of partnerships, it may be beneficial to consider portfolio loans. In this mini-class, James covers the basics of portfolio mortgage financing for real estate investors. Check out the video from this class here: Portfolio Loans 101 for Real Estate Investors - Video In this class, James discusses: An overview of other financing options before we get to portfolio loans and portfolio lenders in Des Moines What are portfolio loans? When do we typically use them as real estate investors? Plus much more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Conventional Financing 101 for Real Estate Investors While about one-third of real estate transactions are all-cash, the majority of real estate investors use conventional financing options to acquire their rental properties. Even new investors often desire to utilize creative financing strategies, but it's important to have a foundational understanding of conventional financing. In this mini-class, James will cover the basics of conventional financing for real estate investors. Check out the video from this class here: Conventional Financing 101 for Real Estate Investors - Video In this class, James discusses: An overview of other financing options before we get to conventional financing Conventional financing for both non-owner-occupant investment properties and 3% and 5% down payment loans (especially for house hackers and Nomads™) Plus much more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Improving Cash Flow on Rental Properties as a Landlord When real estate prices, mortgage interest rates, and rent rates are high, it can be more challenging to generate great cash flow from a rental property. However, it is also more important than ever to do everything in your power to maximize cash flow. There are 88 strategies for improving cash flow on rental properties, with some of the best are ones you apply as a landlord managing your rental property. This mini-class covers the cash flow improving strategies when you’re a landlord. Check out the video of this class here: Improving Cash Flow on Rental Properties as a Landlord - Video Recording In this special mini-class for the Real Estate Financial Planner™ coaching program James covers: 88 Ways to Improve Cash Flow from Real Estate Rental Properties including the following... Improving cash flow by adding additional services Improving cash flow by providing desirable done-for-you services Improving cash flow by billing back for things you're paying for on behalf of the tenants Improving cash flow by tiering rent by credit score Improving cash flow by charging pet rent for pets Improving cash flow by changing the billing frequency Improving cash flow by utilizing autopay Improving cash flow by offering a discount for on-time payments Improving cash flow by changing the term of the leasing period (short-term rentals as an example) Improving cash flow by requiring 60-90 days notice from existing tenants Improving cash flow by starting to market your property early for lease and testing higher rent Improving cash flow by renewing during peak rental season Improving cash flow by requiring tenant's have renter's insurance to protect their personal belongings Plus more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Low Down Payment Financing Options for Real Estate Investors Real estate investors often believe that minimizing their down payment leads to higher returns. This is partly true since a lower down payment means higher leverage, which amplifies returns. However, returns can be amplified both positively (when returns are positive) and negatively (when returns are negative or things don't go as planned). Although there may be additional low-down creative financing options available, there are a few traditional financing options that require a "low down payment." In this mini-class, we will cover these options. Check out the video from this class here: Low Down Payment Financing Options for Real Estate Investors - Video In this class, James discusses: FHA 3.5% down payment loans (especially for house hackers and Nomads™) Conventional 3% and 5% down payment loans (especially for house hackers and Nomads™) Low down payment financing options Creative financing Owner financing Wrap financing Loan assumption Rent to own, lease to own, lease-option, lease-purchase Installment land contract, contract for deed, etc Subject to Private money and hard money Local banks Plus much more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Property prices and interest rates are currently high, while rents are not keeping up. Achieving cash flow has become even more crucial and challenging than ever, despite our 88 strategies to maximize it. One common question that arises is whether it is better to purchase rental properties with 20% down payments or to invest in stocks. Buying rental properties with 20% down allows you to use leverage, which can significantly magnify both good and bad returns. Therefore, selecting the right investment property is crucial to your success or lack thereof. To be fair, you could also leverage yourself by investing in stocks to a lesser degree. However, we won’t be discussing this in this particular comparison class. Owning rentals requires a more active approach than passively investing in stocks. Is the extra work worth the extra effort? How much better or worse is it? In this special class, James will compare the two strategies across 300 US markets, as the numbers differ depending on local market prices, rents, and income. Which strategy - 20% down or stocks - leads to a higher net worth? Which gets you to financial independence faster? Which is safer, and which carries more risk? And much more. After attending this class, you should have a clearer understanding of whether you should seriously consider saving up 20% down payments to acquire up to 10 rental properties or take the easier route of passively investing in the stock market. Check out the video and interactive charts from this class here: https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/model/20-down-payment-versus-stocks/ Or, see Des Moines specific, detailed analysis of a variety of strategies here: https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/model/IA/Des_Moines/ Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Is Creative Financing Really Nothing Down? Every real estate investor has heard stories of the amazing deals that can be found with creative financing, often involving instant equity from buying significantly below current fair market value with nothing down. While these deals do exist, they are not typical. So, what can an investor reasonably expect when it comes to creative financing deals that require no money up-front? In this mini-class, James tackles this question head-on and examines whether lease-option, subject to, owner financing, and other popular creative financing deals are truly nothing down or if they require some money up-front. Check out the video from this class here: Is Creative Financing Really Nothing Down? - Video In this class, James discusses: Nothing down financing options Creative financing Owner financing Wrap financing Loan assumption Rent to own, lease to own, lease-option, lease-purchase Installment land contract, contract for deed, etc Subject to Private money and hard money VA Loans and USDA Loans (especially for house hackers and Nomads) Local banks Plus, why these may be no down payment required, that doesn't mean no money required Plus much more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Improving Cash Flow on Properties You Already Own When real estate prices, mortgage interest rates, and rental rates are high, generating great cash flow from a rental property can be more challenging. However, it is also more important than ever to do everything in your power to maximize cash flow. There are 88 strategies for improving cash flow on rental properties, with some powerful ones related to properties you already own. This mini-class covers the strategies for those properties, which make up the second largest group of strategies. Check out the video of this class here: Improving Cash Flow on Properties You Already Own - Video Recording In this special mini-class for the Real Estate Financial Planner™ coaching program James covers: 88 Ways to Improve Cash Flow from Real Estate Rental Properties including the following... Improving cash flow by refinancing to extend the term Improving cash flow by refinancing to improve the interest rate Improving cash flow by paying off the loan completely Improving cash flow by correcting assessor info Improving cash flow by contesting tax increases with valid comps Improving cash flow by voting appropriately on tax related measures Improving cash flow by shopping your insurance rates Improving cash flow by evaluating your insurance coverage Improving cash flow by optimizing who is insured on your policies Improving cash flow by setting an appropriate insurance deductible for your situation/properties Improving cash flow by removing private mortgage insurance Improving cash flow by getting a discount for setting up autopay Improving cash flow by getting a discount for paying in full/early Improving cash flow by self managing Or, alternatively improving cash flow by hiring a professional property manager Improving cash flow by managing your property manager Improving cash flow by insisting that your team apply best practices Improving cash flow by maintaining your properties Improving cash flow by using quality materials Improving cash flow by accelerating depreciation Plus more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Nothing Down Financing Options for Real Estate Investors Some real estate investors are obsessed with investing in real estate with no down payment. For some, it is a practical necessity because they don't have the funds for a down payment. For others, it's about boosting their return on investment. Although there may be other local options and creative financing options available, there are two primary "no down payment" options for traditional financing. In this mini-class, we will cover these two traditional "no down payment" options. Check out the video from this class here: Nothing Down Financing Options for Real Estate Investors - Video In this class, James discusses: Nothing down financing options Creative financing Owner financing Wrap financing Loan assumption Rent to own, lease to own, lease-option, lease-purchase Installment land contract, contract for deed, etc Subject to Private money and hard money VA Loans and USDA Loans (especially for house hackers and Nomads) Local banks Why no down payment may be at odds with improving cash flow and why it might not matter (depending on your goal) Why no down payment may not be no money required Plus much more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Property prices and interest rates are high, while rents are lagging. Cash flow is both more important and harder to achieve than ever, even with our 88 strategies to improve and maximize it. Another question common rises to the top of the list: I’m going to buy an owner-occupant property with 5% down first, but then… should you put 20% down when acquiring your rental properties, or should you save up a little more and put 25% down even if it means a slightly slower acquisition pace? Putting 25% down does get you a slightly better interest rate and because you’re borrowing less cash flow is slightly better too. Will that make up for having to wait a little longer saving up for slightly larger down payments? In this special class, James will conduct a thorough comparison of the two strategies across 300 US markets, as the numbers vary depending on your local market's prices, rents, and income. Which strategy—20% down or 25% down—gives you a higher net worth? Which gets you to financial independence the fastest? Which is the safest, and which has the most risk? Plus much more. After attending this class, you should have a much clearer understanding of whether you should seriously consider taking the extra time and effort to save up 25% down payments or push to acquire as quickly as possible with 20% down payments when acquiring up to 10 rental properties. Check out the video and interactive charts from this class here: https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/model/20-versus-25-down-payment/ Or, see Des Moines specific, detailed analysis of a variety of strategies here: https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/model/IA/Des_Moines/ Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Selecting a Lender for Real Estate Investors The top two, most commonly used dream team members for real estate investors are real estate agents and lenders. In this mini-class we will discuss how to select a lender to use as a real estate investor. We will discuss some of the selection criteria I consider when choosing a lender to work with. Check out the video from this class here: Selecting a Lender for Real Estate Investors - Video In this class, James discusses: The non-monetary considerations when selecting a lender for your real estate investing It's not always, exclusively about price Being a good Dream Team member Additional or fewer overlays Personality Accessibility and communication Going above and beyond Lender programs vary Plus much more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Improving Cash Flow When Marketing Your Property for Rent When real estate prices, mortgage interest rates, and rent rates are high, generating great cash flow from a rental property can be challenging. However, it is more important than ever to maximize cash flow. There are 88 strategies for improving cash flow on rental properties. Some are used when searching for properties, some when selecting a real estate investing strategy, and some when financing the property. Other strategies are utilized when marketing the property for rent. This mini-class will cover the latter group, focusing on strategies to improve cash flow when marketing your property to rent. Check out the video of this class here: Improving Cash Flow When Marketing Your Property for Rent - Video Recording In this special mini-class for the Real Estate Financial Planner™ coaching program James covers: 88 Ways to Improve Cash Flow from Real Estate Rental Properties including the following... Improving cash flow by optimizing the marketing you're using to rent the property Improving cash flow by maximizing your exposure when marketing the property for rent Improving cash flow by improving your sales and persuasion skills Improving cash flow by optimizing the showings Plus more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

WARNING: This is not our typical content. Normally we teach real estate investing classes. This is not one of those classes. May 20, 2023 is the 1-year anniversary of launching the new real estate investing podcasts. To honor the anniversary, we’re recapping how the first year went including: Key milestones achieved Number of episodes published Number of podcast downloads Number of subscribers How much money we made How much expenses were to run this business What are goals are for the future of the podcasts, substack and beyond Plus much, much more... So, if you’re just interested in real estate investing... skip this recording. However, if you’re interested to hear about the behind-the-scenes aspects of this podcast and see us build this in public, this is your chance to celebrate our first year together. Happy anniversary! Love, James Orr Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums New, lower mortgage insurance premium (MIP) rates will apply to mortgages insured by FHA on or after March 20, 2023. These rates were announced by HUD on February 22, 2023. In this mini-class, James will discuss the improvements to FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums, as well as their previous rates. Additionally, James will explain how this change could impact your cash flow if you decide to buy a property using FHA financing in the future, especially duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes as a Nomad™ and/or house hacker. Check out the video and interactive charts from this class here: FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums - Video In this class, James discusses: What the FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium change is and when it goes into affect How much it will change cash flow on a typical real estate investor purchase What Private Mortgage Insurnace is What FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums are (FHA MIP) and how much they are for a variety of situations Plus much more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Property prices and interest rates are high, while rents are lagging. Cash flow is both more important and harder to achieve than ever, even with our 88 strategies to improve and maximize it. Another question common rises to the top of the list: should you put 20% down when acquiring your rental properties, or should you save up a little more and put 25% down even if it means a slightly slower acquisition pace? Putting 25% down does get you a slightly better interest rate and because you’re borrowing less cash flow is slightly better too. Will that make up for having to wait a little longer saving up for slightly larger down payments? In this special class, James will conduct a thorough comparison of the two strategies across 300 US markets, as the numbers vary depending on your local market's prices, rents, and income. Which strategy—20% down or 25% down—gives you a higher net worth? Which gets you to financial independence the fastest? Which is the safest, and which has the most risk? Plus much more. After attending this class, you should have a much clearer understanding of whether you should seriously consider taking the extra time and effort to save up 25% down payments or push to acquire as quickly as possible with 20% down payments when acquiring up to 10 rental properties. Check out the video and interactive charts from this class here: https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/model/20-versus-25-down-payment-no-oo/ Or, see Des Moines specific, detailed analysis of a variety of strategies here: https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/model/IA/Des_Moines/ Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Alternate Uses for Down Payments It might seem obvious that the more money you save up for down payments, the more you can and maybe should put down as a means of improving cash flow. But that might not always be the most optimal and effective strategy. In fact, there are a variety of other options available as alternatives that might improve how you look as a borrower and that may ultimately impact how well the property cash flows. This mini-class discusses the alternate uses of down payments you might want to consider that can improve cash flow versus putting more down. Check out the video and interactive charts from this class here: Alternate Uses for Down Payments - Video In this class, James discusses: Improving how you look as a borrower Using down payment to boost your reserves Using down payment to pay off other debt Using down payment to buy down interest rate Using down payment to pre-pay Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) Using down payment to lower your LTV to improve interest rate and/or rid yourself of PMI Plus much more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ Updated I know this sounds controversial, but I'll say it because it is true: everyone else's deal analysis spreadsheet for buying rental properties is wrong. How? First, they don't take into account that you MUST have reserves to buy rental properties. A correct deal analysis spreadsheet will take into account both the return you earn on the reserves you need to set aside to prudently buy rentals and take those reserves into account when calculating your return on investment. The "investment" part of the "return on investment" calculation must include the reserves you need to set aside. The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ does this correctly. Besides ignoring the fifth return... the one from reserves... hardly any deal analysis spreadsheets take into account the four areas of return: appreciation, debt paydown, Cash Flow from Depreciation™ and the one most do include... cash flow. The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ does look at all 5 areas of return. If you happen to be in a market where it is difficult to cash flow with little or nothing down and you choose to put little or nothing down, you're likely to have negative cash flow. Negative cash flow is really deferred down payment... if you put more down, you could get rid of it. But sometimes investors choose to put little or nothing down and therefore choose to pay a deferred down payment (aka negative cash flow) over time. Well, if your spreadsheet does not correctly calculate you setting aside the cumulative negative cash flow you need to prudently, more conservatively make your investment... then it is not analyzing deals correctly. The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ does allow you to model setting aside your cumulative negative cash flow to analyze your low down and nothing down deals with deferred down payments correctly. If your old deal analysis spreadsheet does not focus on return on equity... and more specifically your return on the equity you'd have net of all the expenses to access that equity like closing costs, real estate commissions, capital gains taxes, and depreciation recapture taxes... then it is not analyzing deals correctly. The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ does look at your return on equity... and specifically your return on True Net Equity™ and the cost to access that equity. And if your deal analysis spreadsheet is useless after you acquire the property, it is doing it wrong. The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ allows you to update the returns you're earning on your property over time to track the performance of your deal. Discover some of the updates we made to The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ in this mini-class. Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Improving Cash Flow When Considering Your Real Estate Investing Strategy When prices are high, mortgage interest rates are high, and rents are lagging, it can be more challenging than ever to generate great cash flow from a rental property. However, it is also more important than ever to do everything in your power to maximize cash flow. There are 88 strategies for improving cash flow on rental properties, and some of the most powerful are related to the strategy you use for the property you are purchasing. This mini-class covers all the cash flow improving strategies related to your chosen strategy. Check out the video of this class here: Improving Cash Flow When Considering Your Real Estate Investing Strategy - Video Recording In this special mini-class for the Real Estate Financial Planner™ coaching program James covers: 88 Ways to Improve Cash Flow from Real Estate Rental Properties including the following... Strategies to improve cash flow by changing the term (short-term rental, medium-term rental, long-term rental) Strategies to improve cash flow by utilizing the lease-option, lease-purchase family of strategies Strategies to improve cash flow by selecting a niche to serve Strategies to improve cash flow by house hacking including: getting roommates, renting by the bed/bedroom, renting by parts Plus more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

What is the ideal down payment when purchasing a rental property? While some real estate investors may barely scrape together the minimum down payment, there are advantages to putting down more. Additionally, changing your strategy to allow for a smaller down payment may also have advantages. In this mini-class, James discusses how different down payment amounts can affect interest rates, overall return on investment, and changes you are likely to see in both interest rate and cash flow. Check out the video and interactive charts from this class here: https://refp.substack.com/p/how-much-should-you-put-down-when In this class, James discusses: Not just down payment... total cost to close + reserves + probably cumulative negative cash flow How much should you put down? Interest rates vary based on owner-occupant and non-owner-occupant Interest rates vary based on loan program Interest rates vary based on down payment Return in dollars - what changes and what stays the same? Return on investment - how does it change with various down payment options Chart showing effective interest rate for various down payment options (owner-occupant and non-owner-occupant investor loans) Chart showing monthly payments for various down payment options (owner-occupant and non-owner-occupant investor loans) Chart showing difference in monthly payment (and therefore cash flow) for the same down payment Chart showing return in dollars for various down payment options (owner-occupant and non-owner-occupant investor loans) Chart showing return on investment for various down payment options (owner-occupant and non-owner-occupant investor loans) Plus much more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Property prices and interest rates are high, while rents are lagging. Cash flow is both more important and harder to achieve than ever, even with our 88 strategies to improve and maximize it. But a debate still remains: should you use smaller 5% down payments with the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy to acquire your rental properties, or should you save up 20% and buy non-owner-occupant properties at a slightly slower pace? In this special class, James will conduct a thorough comparison of the two strategies across 300 US markets, as the numbers vary depending on your local market's prices, rents, and income. Which strategy gives you a higher net worth? Which gets you to financial independence the fastest? Which is the safest, and which has the most risk? Plus much more. After attending this class, you should have a much clearer understanding of whether you should seriously consider the Nomad™ strategy or opt for a slightly slower pace with 20% down payments when acquiring up to 10 rental properties. See how putting 5% down compares to putting 20% down to acquire 10 properties compares in 300 US cities. Check out the video and interactive charts from this class here: https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/model/nomad-versus-20-down-payment/ Or, see Des Moines specific, detailed analysis of both the Baseline Nomad™ strategy and 20% down payment strategy here: https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/model/IA/Des_Moines/ Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

How to Get the Down Payment When Buying Rental Properties There are two primary ways to deal with down payments when buying rental properties: first you can REDUCE the need for them and second you can focus on ways to PRODUCE the down payment required. In this mini-class, James discusses strategies to produce the down payments when buying rental properties. Check out the video of this class here: How to Get the Down Payment When Buying Rental Properties - Video Recording In this special mini-class for the Real Estate Financial Planner™ coaching program James covers: We're not just talking about down payment... but... Reduce and Produce Will it work for me? Fools will... and intelligent, gritty, resolved people will... “Investment Cards” (aka Credit Cards) Security Deposit Maintenance Reserves Property equity Depreciation Retirement Account Family Members (Legacy Nomad™) Sell stuff you don’t need or want Saving From regular job, part-time, extra job, business to fund your retirement (or build your fortune) Partnering Rents (including House Hacking) Lease-Option Fees Plus more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Improving Cash Flow When Financing Your Next Rental Property When prices are high, mortgage interest rates are high, and rents are lagging, it can be more challenging than ever to generate great cash flow from a rental property. However, it is also more important than ever to do everything in your power to maximize cash flow. There are 88 strategies for improving cash flow on rental properties, with the largest number of strategies related to financing the rental property. This mini-class covers all the cash flow improving strategies related to financing your rental property. Check out the video of this class here: Improving Cash Flow When Financing Your Next Rental Property - Video Recording In this special mini-class for the Real Estate Financial Planner™ coaching program James covers: 88 Ways to Improve Cash Flow from Real Estate Rental Properties including the following... Strategies to improve cash flow before getting the loan Strategies to improve cash flow by paying upfront instead of financing Strategies to improve cash flow by changing/improving the borrower(s) Strategies to improve cash flow by improving the relationship with the lender Strategies to improve cash flow by changing the amortization schedule with the loan Strategies to improve cash flow by changing the loan terms Strategies to improve cash flow by improving Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) Strategies to improve cash flow by using other properties you own Strategies to improve cash flow by uising non-traditional financing options Plus more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Reduce the Need for Down Payments When Buying Rental Properties There are two primary ways to deal with down payments when buying rental properties: first you can REDUCE the need for them and second you can focus on ways to PRODUCE the down payment required. In this mini-class, James discusses strategies to reduce the need for down payments when buying rental properties. Check out the video of this class here: Reduce the Need for Down Payments When Buying Rental Properties - Video Recording In this special mini-class for the Real Estate Financial Planner™ coaching program James covers: We're not just talking about down payment... but... Reduce and Produce Will it work for me? Fools will... and intelligent, gritty, resolved people will... Minimize price to minimize down payment and some warnings with this strategy A discussion of an image from Gary Keller's book The Millionaire Real Estate Investor Strong seller's markets Nothing down financing options Creative financing options Plus more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

How Much Down Payment for Investment Property? Check out the video of this class here: https://realestatefinancialplanner.com/how-much-down-payment-for-investment-property/ In this special mini-class for the Real Estate Financial Planner™ coaching program James covers: The two primary groups of loans for real estate investors... How much down payment for an investment property? Which loans are good for Nomads™ and house hackers in Des Moines? The no money down real estate investor loan options. What's interesting about hard money loans, private loans and creative financing? Plus more... Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

What does a real estate agent do when you're buying a rental property? What are you use responsbible for? What do each of your other dream team members do? In this special mini-class for the Real Estate Financial Planner™ coaching program James covers: What's the difference between a real estate agent, broker and Realtor? A word on local variation from market to market and how to find out exactly what is different in your market. The key roles and responsbilities when buying a rental property and who does what with an emphasis on what your real estate agent does. A list of additional things you should be concerned on that your real estate agent probably won't do, but that you should do as the owner of a real estate investing business. Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Don't wait until after you own your rental property to start optimizing cash flow. In this special recording, James discusses all the strategies for improving cash flow while you're actively searching for the next rental property to buy. In this special mini-class for the Real Estate Financial Planner™ coaching program James covers: Real Estate Agent Selection - Besides all the things that a typical real estate agent might be able to do like help you select a better cash flowing rental property, negotiate a better deal on your behalf, refer you to quality, good value dream team members… your real estate agent may also be able to rebate part of their commission back to you at closing and you could use that money to improve cash flow. One way to improve cash flow with the rebated commission is to buy down your mortgage interest rate. Lock/Float Your Mortgage Interest Rate - Lock in your mortgage interest rate while searching for properties to avoid having rates rise while you’re finding your next rental property. Search for Less Expensive Properties - Buying less expensive properties and getting the same rent you’d get on higher priced properties can improve cash flow. Search for Pretty Properties - Use money you would otherwise use for fixing up properties to buy down the interest rate might result in improved cash flow. Search for Seller Concessions - Look for properties where sellers are willing to contribute some money toward your closing costs. You could use their contributions to improve cash flow by buying down the interest rate. Search for Creative Financing - Find properties where the terms of the loan aren’t directly dictated by the lender but negotiated between buyer and seller. This covers one section of the 88 Ways to Improve Cash Flow from Real Estate Rental Properties. Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

When should you upgrade or do improvements to your rental property? How do you tell if it is worthwhile doing the improvements/upgrades? In this special mini-class for the Real Estate Financial Planner™ coaching program James covers: Where are we as we improve rental property cash flow/now? Distinctions between BRRR/R and taking advantage of forced appreciation for a quick sale and keeping a rental for long-term wealth building and cash flow/now. How Return Quadrants™ are impacted by upgrades. A look at Return in Dollars Quadrants™. A look at Return on Investment Quadrants™. A look at Return on Equity Quadrants™. How to determine if you should do the upgrades/improvements or not... will it improve returns (with a math example) Will doing the upgrade/improvement make your return better or worse? A quick, math-based, decision-making thought process. The simple math discussion The more complicated math discussion including how to do it using Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Des Moines real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.