Adapting to the Current Real Estate Market

Over the last 2 years, Uncontested Investing has been hosted by Tim Herriage – a seasoned real estate investment expert dedicated to empowering everyday investors. Tim has brought a lot of value to real estate investors all around the country by inviting guests, talking about news and trends, and introducing opportunities for investors to grow and further diversify their businesses and income streams. This year, however, Tim has decided to pursue opportunities outside the podcast and in this episode, we’re introducing Uncontested Investing’s new host, Nate Zielinski. Listen now to learn more about the reasons behind these changes, who the new host will be, and what you can expect from the podcast moving forward! Quotables “The time to act is always now in real estate.” “There’s so many different layers to real estate investing that I think people need to understand, definitely educate themselves on, before they jump into it.” “You must respect what they’ve done, appreciate the effort they’ve put in, and find a collaborative way to challenge the status quo – and it’s difficult.” “Stay focused and committed to your vision because your vision is what’s special.” Links Book: Who Moved My Cheese? https://www.amazon.com/Moved-Cheese-S… Website: RCN Capital https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast Website: REI INK https://rei-ink.com/

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Realeflow Releases 11th Generation Sellability Score AI Model for Residential Real Estate Investing

The Sellability Score uses machine learning to predict probability to sell in the next 90 days for almost every residential property in the United States Realeflow, a leading data and real estate investing software solution for real estate investors nationwide, announced the general availability of its 11th generation Sellability Score AI model for residential real estate investing. The Sellability Score uses machine learning and predictive analytics to uncover the earliest indicators that homeowners will soon list their properties for sale, and to predict the probability to sell in the next 90 days for almost every residential property in the United States. Early results of using the 11th generation Sellability Score include a nearly 20% lift in some markets. “The Sellability Score is an extremely sophisticated, but easy to use and understand, AI data solution for both new and experienced residential real estate investors, at a price point allowing access to insights formerly available only to top institutional investors,” said Realeflow founder and CEO Greg Clement. “Realeflow has been the AI leader in residential real estate investing since it first deployed AI in 2019, and it is the only major real estate data provider offering a sellability scoring dataset to help investors, buyers and agents use AI to find more and better leads.” Realeflow customers appreciate the Sellability Score AI, which helps them quickly find leads based on their criteria: The 11th generation Sellability Score references 136 billion data points over 40 years of real estate transactional data and a variety of demographic and socioeconomic datasets. It builds on the learning and understanding of the previous 10 generations of Sellability Scores with new variables and datasets, including lien data. The most significant changes in the 11th generation Sellability Score are that some influences occurring before the COVID-19 pandemic are now again impacting the model after the pandemic. For example: The benefits of the Sellability Score include: The 11th generation Sellability Score is embedded in the Leadpipes module of Realeflow’s Leadflow real estate investment software, available through Leadflow Invest and Leadflow Invest+ plans. The Sellability Score in action To use the Sellability Score, investors select Leadpipes Premium in the Leadflow software and enter parameters such as location, price and square-footage thresholds. Leadflow returns properties matching those parameters. The Sellability Score algorithm performs its calculations and returns three scores representing possible outcomes within 90 days for each property: Sellability scores range from zero to 1,000; the higher the score, the greater the chance the property will sell at retail or wholesale price within 90 days and be suitable as a rental property. After selecting their target properties, investors can perform their marketing with Leadflow by choosing the type and frequency of communications, such as mail, email, social media and phone, to contact the current owners or representatives. Leadflow can then automatically send written communications based on selected templates, or prompt users to call, and manage all subsequent activities leading to a transaction or other outcome. Realeflow was founded in 2006 in a highly competitive market and has operated through several different real estate and economic cycles. The company used its supreme industry experience, knowledge and understanding, combined with its leadership position in real estate data, to develop the 11th generation Sellability Score — making it as simple as possible for its customers to find great real estate investments. About Realeflow Realeflow is a leading data and real estate investing software solution for real estate investors nationwide. Founded in 2006, Realeflow provides real estate investors with a competitive advantage through its innovative and comprehensive technology platform and artificial intelligence solutions. Realeflow’s mission is to provide the tools necessary for real estate investors to achieve freedom in their lives. Realeflow helps its customers generate leads, analyze deals, make offers, fund deals, and rehab, sell and rent properties. Realeflow has helped more than 200,000 investors close more than $10 billion of real estate transactions.

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SDIRA Wealth

Leading the Build-to-Rent Revolution with Their Full-Service Approach for Investors SDIRA Wealth proudly announces its position as the number one full-service build-to-rent developer, revolutionizing the real estate investment landscape. With a commitment to innovation and investor-centric design, SDIRA Wealth is transforming the market with its unparalleled approach to new construction properties. Focused on catering to both renters and investors, SDIRA Wealth’s properties are meticulously crafted to meet the needs of both parties. By seamlessly blending tenant comfort with investor profitability, SDIRA Wealth sets the standard for excellence in the industry. “Our goal was to strategically develop properties in high-growth markets to meet the increasing demand from renters, all while remaining deliberate and attentive to the needs of our investors.” – Justin French, CEO of SDIRA Wealth For 23 years, having established a formidable presence in 15 states, SDIRA Wealth boasts an impressive track record, having sold over $2 billion worth of build-for-rent homes. This remarkable achievement underscores the company’s unrivaled expertise and dedication to delivering superior investment opportunities. With the volume of properties they build, they are able to offer pricing and bulk benefits that investors can’t find anywhere else, further solidifying their position as leaders in the industry. At the heart of SDIRA Wealth’s success are its investor-centric programs, designed to optimize returns and minimize tax liabilities. From cost segregation initiatives to 1031 exchange programs and self-directed IRA options, SDIRA Wealth offers a suite of customizable solutions tailored to each investor’s unique strategy. In the past year alone, the company’s tax-saving programs have resulted in over $22 million in savings for its clients. French, also a business strategist and former executive in the customer service industry, devised a process prioritizing investor needs and goals. “Our objective is to attentively listen and comprehend our clients’ needs. This approach is crucial as it enables us to tailor a strategy using our diverse markets, properties, and programs, resulting in a significantly enhanced experience compared to randomly selecting an investment property online. Each property we develop is part of one of our customizable programs, which our clients deeply appreciate.” SDIRA Wealth’s commitment to comprehensive service extends beyond investment opportunities. With a full-service model encompassing market research, property management vetting, and educational guidance from contract to post close, investors can trust SDIRA Wealth to support them at every stage of their journey. “We are thrilled to be recognized as the premier build-to-rent developer in the industry,” said French. “Our continued success is a testament to our unwavering commitment to our investors’ success and our relentless pursuit of innovation, giving investors the best possible experience.” For more information about SDIRA Wealth and its groundbreaking investment opportunities, visit www.sdirawealth.com. About SDIRA Wealth: SDIRA Wealth is a leading full-service build-to-rent developer, specializing in new construction properties designed for investors. With a presence in 15 states and over $2 billion in sold build-for-rent homes, SDIRA Wealth offers innovative investment opportunities and customizable programs to optimize investor returns. Website: www.sdirawealth.com

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What to FOCUS On If You Want to Succeed As A Wealthy Real Estate Investor

Bar Shechter, the Managing Partner at Lending Specialty, is a private lender who has a background in real estate that stretches far back into his childhood. He grew up around entrepreneurs who had multiple properties in their portfolio and that led him to getting into the same business, with a different goal. Listen to this episode to learn more about Bar’s background and experience, how he got into private lending, and how he is helping real estate investors secure funding for their investments today! Quotables “As more people get into it and the deeper you get into the industry itself, you realize that some of these deals, it takes a village. It takes people helping you out – people with more knowledge, people with more money, whatever the case may be.” “Not every day is going to be easy for the life of a real estate investor or a professional within the industry, so just persevere.” “Eventually, it’s the numbers. If it makes sense for you, if you’re looking for equity or you’re looking for cash flow. There’s a mix to it, but it depends on what strategy and where you invest.” Links Website: Lending Specialty https://www.lendingspecialty.com/ Facebook: Bar Shechter Website: RCN Capital https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast Website: REI INK https://rei-ink.com/

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PROPERTY MELD ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF POWERFUL NEXT-GENERATION PLATFORM

Platform will house some of the next waves of innovation Property Meld, North America’s leading property maintenance software, announced the launch of Meld 2.0. This next-generation platform takes what was already a leading maintenance operations system and sets it up for the subsequent immediate waves of innovation.  “Property Meld has spent the past eight years redefining property management through maintenance, creating a space where our customers can create a serious NOI delivery chasm between them and their competition,” says Ray Hespen, CEO and co-founder of Property Meld. “So not only making it more intuitive, but this platform will house some of the next waves of innovation we’re launching alongside our customers.”  Notable improvements with Meld 2.0 include:  A prominent industry expert noted, “It’s as if the platform is anticipating precisely what a maintenance manager is thinking.” Meld 2.0 is currently available to all current Property Meld customers. For more information, please visit www.propertymeld.com. Contact: Madison Zimmerman, Property Meld   Phone: (605) 431-0265   Email: madison@propertymeld.com 

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Housing Activity Expected to Pick Up in 2024 as Rates Move Lower

Economic Growth Still Predicted to Soften as the Labor Market Shows Signs of Cooling Existing home sales and new single-family housing starts are expected to grow modestly in 2024 amid lower mortgage rates and slowly strengthening homebuyer sentiment, according to the February 2024 commentary from the Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group. While housing affordability is still seriously constrained following the home price run-up of the past few years, the supply of existing homes available for sale is finally showing signs of loosening. Additionally, more households have recently signaled that they expect mortgage rates to decline, as evidenced by Fannie Mae’s January 2024 Home Purchase Sentiment Index®, a newfound optimism that may signal an increased openness to moving. The ESR Group’s latest forecast sees mortgage rates falling to 5.9 percent by the end of 2024 and 5.7 percent by the end of 2025, both slight upticks compared to last month’s forecast. Additionally, it expects single-family starts to trend upward in 2024 despite the pullback this past month, as permits have increased for twelve consecutive months and demand for new homes remains robust. The ESR Group upgraded its 2024 macroeconomic growth outlook due to a stronger-than-expected Q4 2023 gross domestic product (GDP) report, as well as incoming data on recent population growth and immigration trends that point to faster payroll and GDP growth over the forecast horizon. Still, the ESR Group continues to expect a slower pace of economic growth in 2024 compared to 2023. An unsustainably low savings rate suggests softer consumer spending going forward, consistent with the pullback in January retail sales, and slowing local and state tax receipts point to slower direct government spending growth. Further, while payroll growth looks to have reaccelerated in December and January, other labor market measures indicate softness, including the household survey and the quits rate. On net, this suggests to the ESR Group that the labor market is likely to cool in the near future. “Market dynamics continue to reflect significant uncertainty regarding the sustainability of stronger-than-expected recent GDP growth, the continuity of the decline of inflation, and the path of monetary policy change, not to mention the many ways in which historical relationships in housing and the larger economy remain out of balance post-pandemic,” said Doug Duncan, Fannie Mae Senior Vice President and Chief Economist. “Right now, our base case scenario foresees economic growth decelerating, rates gradually declining, and new single-family home sales slowly recovering as construction adds supply. However, if economic growth continues to surprise to the upside, then we believe the risk of mortgage rates remaining higher for longer will also increase.” Visit the Economic & Strategic Research site at fanniemae.com to read the full February 2024 Economic Outlook, including the Economic Developments Commentary, Economic Forecast, Housing Forecast, and Multifamily Market Commentary. To receive e-mail updates with other housing market research from Fannie Mae’s Economic & Strategic Research Group, please click here. SOURCE Fannie Mae

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