White Coat Investor Podcast

WCI #420: Due Diligence on Real Estate Deals

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May 22, 2025
Elaine Stoggerberg, a physician and the founder of Black Swan Real Estate, shares her insights on the importance of due diligence in real estate investments. She delves into evaluating deals, warning against chasing high returns without careful research. The conversation covers financial tools like all-in loans and highlights significant developments in Rochester, Minnesota. Elaine also discusses the pros and cons of private versus public real estate investments, emphasizing the need for aligned interests in private equity.
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ADVICE

Real Estate Investment Due Diligence

  • Real estate investing requires thorough due diligence and skepticism of high promised returns.
  • Diversify your investments and ensure you're financially prepared to lose your entire investment in private real estate.
ADVICE

All-in-One Mortgage Loan Advice

  • An all-in-one mortgage/HELOC combo can save modest interest by reducing loan principal using your checking balance.
  • Consider if the small savings justify the added complexity before adopting this strategy.
INSIGHT

Real Estate Wealth Drivers

  • Real estate wealth grows from cash flow, debt pay down, market and forced appreciation.
  • The IRS offers tax advantages making real estate a uniquely multi-driver investment for wealth growth.
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