Rent To Retirement: Building Financial Independence Through Turnkey Real Estate Investing

Eventually you’re going to want to put your lazy equity in properties to work. If you let it sit there you’re getting a 0% return, so why wouldn’t you? But what’s the best way to get to that equity? Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster break down two ways you can get your equity: a HELOC or a cash-out refinance. The pros and cons, when to use each, and why it’s important to actually put that equity into use. Website - www.RentToRetirement.com YouTube - www.YouTube.com/RentToRetirement Current Hotlist Properties - www.RentToRetirement.com/Hotlist

Most people think about their lender in very simple terms: how low of a rate can you get me? But lenders are able to do significantly more than that if you take the time to talk to them. Adam Schroeder talks with one of Rent to Retirement's lenders, Gabe, about the current rates investors are seeing. But they also discuss what things loan officers can do for investors. Whether he’s seeing a slowdown in mortgage starts, and how investment properties and debt to income ratio, they’re looking for when you’re getting pre-approved. Website - www.RentToRetirement.com YouTube - www.YouTube.com/RentToRetirement Current Hotlist Properties - www.RentToRetirement.com/Hotlist

Insurance is an overlooked part of buying properties. What seems like such a simple thing: “Call insurer, get a quote” is nothing of the sort. Adam Schroeder and investment strategist David explore what you need to know when getting your quotes. What to ask about, what to ignore, and how to get the right amount of coverage at the right price. Website - www.RentToRetirement.com YouTube - www.YouTube.com/RentToRetirement Current Hotlist Properties - www.RentToRetirement.com/Hotlist

The last few months have seen iBuyers in real estate get hit hard, with some severe consequences. Zillow shut down their unit and appreciation around the country has drastically cut into profits for others. Also, Covid has made Americans reevaluate their jobs and their lifestyles and it’s coming home to roost in the job environment we’re seeing today with the labor shortages that abound. Adam and Sam take on these topics, as well as what we’re seeing on the inflation front, and give their take on how that will impact real estate investors moving forward. Website - www.RentToRetirement.com YouTube - www.YouTube.com/RentToRetirement Current Hotlist Properties - www.RentToRetirement.com/Hotlist

Richie started simple: just a lot in North Carolina to build a single family rental on. It didn't turn into a world-beating deal, but it did start his journey. Since then Richie has scaled his real estate portfolio into something that includes single family, multifamily, and commercial properties. All while spending very little time actively managing them. Listen in as Adam and Richie discuss his journey, what's allowed him to be so successful, and how he's preparing his kids for their journey as well. Website - www.RentToRetirement.com YouTube - www.YouTube.com/RentToRetirement Current Hotlist Properties - www.RentToRetirement.com/Hotlist

Real estate can be bought in many, MANY ways. One of the ways you can do it and lower your tax bill is by buying through your IRA account.  Rent to Retirement investment strategist Eric Winkler was joined by the Vice President of the IRA Club Ramez Fakhoury to discuss how investing through an IRA actually works. Website - www.RentToRetirement.com YouTube - www.YouTube.com/RentToRetirement Current Hotlist Properties - www.RentToRetirement.com/Hotlist

There’s a lot of “advice” out there that says you have to buy your first property close to home so that you can learn the ropes and have it be more secure. But is that good advice? Adam and Zach dig deeper into this theory and explore why so many people seem to think that starting away from home is a bad idea. The two also look at how (or if) the buying process for investment properties differs from buying your own primary residence. Website - www.RentToRetirement.com YouTube - www.YouTube.com/RentToRetirement Current Hotlist Properties - www.RentToRetirement.com/Hotlist

Life insurance comes in all shapes and sizes. You can use it simply as term life to protect your family in case of your death; you can buy it as an investment tool; you can buy it as a tax shelter, and more. Adam Schroeder and Chris Reid take a look at this investment tool and how investors can utilize it to improve their portfolio. Website - www.RentToRetirement.com YouTube - www.YouTube.com/RentToRetirement Current Hotlist Properties - www.RentToRetirement.com/Hotlist

Real estate is not a one person venture. You need a team in place if you’re going to scale up and succeed. Adam Schroeder is joined by Rent to Retirement team member Scott Lundgren to discuss how Rent to Retirement (and therefore YOU if you go about it yourself) builds teams in each of the markets. The two discuss why it’s so important to have everything in place before you start, and how you can effectively leverage your time, money, and resources to be a successful investor. ------------------ Website - www.RentToRetirement.com YouTube - www.YouTube.com/RentToRetirement Current Hotlist Properties - www.RentToRetirement.com/Hotlist

The number one question real estate investors have after they get started is: "are my assets safe?". The answer is...maybe. Adam Schroeder talks with NCH's Executive Corporate Analyst Adam Kintigh about what asset protection really is and how you can start structuring your entities to protect yourself properly. Website - www.RentToRetirement.com YouTube - www.YouTube.com/RentToRetirement Current Hotlist Properties - www.RentToRetirement.com/Hotlist