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Welcome to the Selling Houston Podcast, where we shed a transparent light on being a real estate professional, purchasing and selling real estate, and building a business. Join our host, Real Estate Broker & Boutique Brokerage owner and 16+ year industry veteran Courtney Okanlomo, and her colleagues in each episode as they share their stories and give insight that is informing, equipping, and empowering. If you’re interested or intrigued by real estate on any level, you won’t want to miss a ...
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Learn how to overcome tenant challenges in Houston. This class is Module 7 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. What do you do when you experience the inevitable tenant challenges like: Tenant not paying rent Tenant’s check returned for non-sufficient funds Tenant makes late payment Tenant breaks lease Tenant provides partial pay…
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In this episode of Inside Houston Real Estate, hosts Mark and Craig sit down with renowned landscape architect Aaron to discuss the art and science of creating stunning outdoor spaces. Aaron shares his expertise on everything from selecting the perfect plants to designing functional and stylish landscapes. Tune in to learn: * How to maximize your p…
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Learn the secrets to buy and hold real estate investing in Houston. This class is Module 6 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of the buy and hold real estate investing strategy? Variations based on down payments? Variations based on property types purchase…
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Inside Houston Real Estate is your go-to podcast for all things Houston real estate. Join hosts Mark and Craig as they dive deep into the city's dynamic housing market. This episode features a special segment where Mark and Craig answer listener questions. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or simply curious about the local…
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Learning how to correctly manage properties is a critical skill for landlords. This class is Module 5 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What should you be doing to document the condition of the property before the next tenant takes possession? The one free thing that few landlords do that…
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Tenant screeing... an important, but often overlooked skill. If you're going to manage properties yourself in Houston, you're going to need to know how to screen tenants. This class is Module 4 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the 5 steps in the property management process? What…
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If you're going to manage properties yourself in Houston, you're going to need to know how to do the marketing to find tenants. This class is Module 3 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The 6 “Property Management Mastery” modules included with this course. How to change your thinking about…
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In this episode of Inside Houston Real Estate, hosts Craig and Mark sit down with Carmen to dive into the world of Homeowners' Associations (HOAs). Whether you're a homeowner, a prospective buyer, or a real estate professional, understanding HOAs is crucial in the Houston market. Carmen shares insights on what HOAs do, how they impact property valu…
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Having a solid understanding of historical market stats is important for investing in real estate in Houston. This class is Module 2 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Should you try to “time the market” using data to increase profitability? How much are properties selling for? Do property…
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Having a deep understanding of the 7 key real estate investing strategies is critically important for your success as a real estate investor in Houston. This class is Module 1 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The 7 ways to invest in real estate… plus 2 more bonus strategies that we don’t…
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Join Craig and Mark for an insider's look into the vibrant Houston real estate market. Every week, your hosts dive deep into the latest trends, news, and expert insights that shape the Houston housing landscape. From market analysis and property valuations to investment strategies and neighborhood spotlights, Inside Houston Real Estate has you cove…
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There's a risk to just about everything in life... including investing in real estate. One risk that some real estate investors fear is the risk of buying a property having missed important, expensive issues with the property during the inspection period. In this class, James will discuss the risk of investing in real estate and specficially the ri…
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If you're going to put less than 20% down when buying a property, the lender is likely to require that you pay private mortgage insurance (PMI) to protect them in case you default on the loan. This usually applies to Nomads™, house hackers, and investors putting 15% down to acquire non-owner-occupant properties. There are 3 ways to pay PMI: Monthly…
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There's a risk to just about everything in life... including investing in real estate. One risk that some real estate investors fear is that rising mortgage interest rates will: Increase their mortgage payment and therefore hurt cash flow, or The rising mortgage interest rates will lower affordability and demand for properties, and therefore the va…
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In this special class about the dangers, risks and warnings of investing in real estate: The #1 fear that keeps potential landlords and new real estate investors up at night! Expert insights on why this fear is more common among inexperienced landlords and investors in challenging real estate markets. Real-life horror stories of tenants causing sig…
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Interested in learning how to analyze deals using The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™? Specifically, do you need to know how to analyze a deal purchased with an interest-only loan? In this special deal analysis, you will: Discover the secret strategy for analyzing the purchase of a rental property with an interest-only loan …
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Life has risks. Investing adds new risks. Investing in real estate adds new risks specific to real estate investing. One risk that is unique to real estate investing is the risk of buying a stigmatized property or having a property become stigmatized while you own it. In this class, James will: Uncover hidden gems in the real estate market and turn…
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Real Estate Investing Through Massive Foreclosure Periods Join us for an exclusive episode of the REFP podcast, focusing on "Real Estate Investing Through Massive Foreclosure Periods." In this enlightening episode, you'll dive into the following insights: Discover the secret to making money during economic downturns, a strategy that can set you apa…
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Deal Alchemy™ - Debt Paydown to Cash Flow Join us for an exciting and enlightening class with James Orr as he delves into the fascinating world of Deal Alchemy™. In this class, listeners will discover a surprisingly powerful strategy that has the potential to drastically improve cash flow on rental properties. Whether you're considering buying a ne…
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Tax Deductibility of PMI Payments Are you an owner-occupant puzzled by the ever-changing rules around PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) deductibility? Or perhaps an ambitious real estate investor, hungry to maximize your deductions and supercharge your profits? Then this class is your golden ticket to the world of tax wisdom! Join us for an exhilara…
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Functional Obsolescence Unveiled: The Silent Value Killer in Real Estate Investments—and How to Defeat It! There's a often overlooked risk of investing in reale state: obsolescence. Whether we're focused on properties that are or will become functionally obsolete or drift directly into economic or physical obsolescence... these are real-world risks…
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How to Analyze an All-Cash Rental Property Purchase Deal analysis is important. Learning how to analyze deals is a critical skill for all real estate investors, whether you're financing 100% of the purchase or buying a property without a loan at all and paying all cash. In this class, we will look at how deal analysis changes when you plan to buy a…
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Join hosts Craig and Marks on "Inside Houston Real Estate" as they dive deep into the world of home security with special guests Michael and Danny from Allied Home Security. In this episode, they explore the latest trends and technologies shaping the Houston real estate market, discussing how home security systems are becoming integral to property …
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How Return on Investment Changes Based on Credit Score With PMI Does your credit score really matter when you're buying rental properties? Sure, your credit score impacts the mortgage interest rate you can get with traditional mortgages. And yes, your credit score affects how much private mortgage insurance (PMI) will cost. Your credit score can al…
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So, are you stressing out over higher mortgage interest rates and properties not cash flowing as well as they used to, or in some markets, not having positive cash flow at all... even with 25% down? What's a real estate investor seeking financial independence to do? In this class, we will compare two strategies. In both strategies, you first buy an…
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So, you're considering Nomading™. Excellent! But as you dig into the details, you may wonder what the impact would be if you chose to buy a more desirable, higher quality, but maybe less optimal property at full price (without a discount), versus focusing on finding a slightly less desirable, slightly lower quality, but slightly more optimized rent…
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Deal Alchemy™ - Black Box Cash Flow Deal Alchemy™ is all about manipulating returns to get the returns you desire most. One variation of Deal Alchemy™ has you think about your rental property investment as a black box. You put money into the black box, some magical things happen over the next few years and out pops profit which you can spend like c…
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Welcome to the Inside Houston Real Estate Podcast, where hosts Craig and Mark dive into the current state of Houston's vibrant property market. Each week, they bring you up-to-the-minute analysis, expert opinions, and insider insights on the latest trends and developments. Whether you're an investor, a homebuyer, or just curious about real estate, …
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Warning - Risks of Rental Demand Declining When Investing in Real Estate Risk, risk, risk... Life is full of risks. To a limited degree, we get to choose which risks we voluntarily take on. For example, if you choose to invest in real estate, you choose to take on some additional risks that you might not—directly—face if you opt to invest in someth…
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Private Mortgage Insurance Myths Reputation can be a challenging thing. I have found, through many conversations with clients over the years, that Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) has a questionable reputation with home buyers in general and investors in particular. However, much of its reputation is based on half-truths, bad information, lies, and…
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Warning - Risks of Neighborhood Decline When Investing in Real Estate Everything in life has risks. Not investing adds certain types of risks, while investing adds other risks. One risk that some real estate investors face is the possibility that the neighborhood they're investing in will decline, causing values and/or rents to drop. So, how do we …
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How to Analyze a Duplex Some real estate investors are sensitive to their ability to get ten 30-year fixed rate financing loans and would prefer to fill those loan spots with larger purchases than just single family rental homes. One way to do that is to buy more expensive properties like duplexes, triplexes or fourplexes. In this class, James will…
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Join host Craig and returning guest Russell Knapp as they delve into the intricate world of home insurance on the 'Inside Houston Real Estate' podcast. From navigating policy options to understanding coverage nuances, they offer invaluable insights for homeowners and prospective buyers alike. Tune in as they demystify the complexities of home insur…
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How to Calculate PMI If you're a house hacker, Nomad™, investor buying properties with less than 20% down, or buying creatively where the seller has PMI, you'll want to make sure you know how to analyze deals that have Private Mortgage Insurance. In this mini-class, James will cover how to analyze deals that have PMI, with an emphasis on doing it u…
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In many cases—not all, but many cases—real estate investors can speed up the time it takes to become financially independent by choosing to pay off the mortgages on their properties early. Sometimes it makes sense to take every extra dollar beyond a healthy amount of reserves and aggressively pay off properties as quickly as possible. Other times, …
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Deal Alchemy™ - Residential vs Commercial Property Deal Alchemy™ is all about manipulating the returns you're earning on your investments. Often, this is done through the choices we make when selecting the investment property and the strategies we choose to implement. For example, you could choose to invest in residential properties where your tena…
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On this episode of the Selling Houston podcast, we have a special guest - my childhood friend and "brother" Claude Cox. We have a rollercoaster of a conversation where we explore various topics, such as the costs of long-term renting versus the financial benefits of homeownership and the pivotal moments in Claude's journey to becoming the Chief of …
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Warning - Risks of Loan Called Due When Investing in Real Estate Investing in real estate adds some risk to an already risk-filled life. However, certain activities and strategies when investing in real estate create additional risks that other strategies and activities do not have. For example, choosing to utilize strategies where the lender has t…
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How to Analyze Buying a Rental Property at a Discount in Houston Some real estate investors insist on only buying properties where they can purchase them at a significant discount. While not mutually exclusive, other investors insist on buying quality properties at a fair price as long as it gets them their desired returns and will stand the test o…
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In this episode of Selling Houston, we sit down with Taylor Franks, teacher turned real estate maven, TikTok sensation, and fashion boutique owner. She spills the secrets behind her 'Tay way' of doing business. With a knack for luxury leasing and sales, Taylor's story is a masterclass in personal branding and the art of the pivot. Her insights into…
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How to Calculate PMI If you're planning to buy a property and put less than 20% down, you're likely to be required to pay Private Mortgage Insurance. Lenders prefer that you put at least 20% down, but if you insist on putting less than 20% down, they may still make the loan. However, they will usually do so at a slightly higher mortgage interest ra…
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There are a large number of investing strategies you could pursue as a real estate investor: Nomad™, house hacking, fix and flip, buying 20% down rentals, buying 25% down rentals, saving up to buy free and clear rentals and many, many more options. Which is the best? Which gets you to financial independence fastest? Which gives you the highest net …
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Thanks for listening! For any information, contact tarab@collectiverealtyco.com Follow the show and our guests Collective Realty Co. https://www.collectiverealtyco.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@courtneyokanlomo5983/ https://www.instagram.com/collectiverealtyco/ https://www.tiktok.com/@collectiverealtyco https://www.facebook.com/CollectiveRealtyCo h…
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Deal Alchemy™ - Increasing Down Payment There are four primary returns from investing in rental properties: appreciation, cash flow, debt paydown, and the tax benefits of depreciation. Additionally, there is a secondary return in the form of the interest earned on the reserves required to make the investment in the first place. Many real estate inv…
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Warning - Risks of Rental Property Expenses When Investing in Real Estate Risk is all around us. When we choose to invest in anything, we’re choosing to take on the additional risk characteristics of that investment. For example, when we choose to invest in real estate, we choose to take on the risk characteristics of the specific real estate inves…
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Courtney sits down with the radiant Briana Thomas this week on the podcast, whose journey from the start at Keller Williams to becoming a top producer at Collective Realty Co. is nothing short of inspirational. Listen in as we reminisce about our shared history and celebrate Brianna's achievements, including her recognition at Inman Connect for her…
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How to Analyze a New Construction Single-Family Home Property in Houston Your ability to analyze deals is arguably the most important skill as a real estate investor. It allows you to make smart investment decisions and helps you avoid making career-ending bad decisions, such as buying cash-flowing-sucking vampire properties. In this class, James w…
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The 3 Strategies to Pay Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) Whether they're putting 15% down and buying a non-owner-occupied property or utilizing an owner-occupied loan with 0%, 3%, 3.5%, or 5% down for Nomading™ or house hacking, some real estate investors will choose to put less than 20% down. With the decision to put less than 20% down comes the c…
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In this episode, we talk to Alyshia Han, the team lead of our Sports and Entertainment division at Collective Realty Co. We discuss the division's purpose and impact on the real estate market in Houston and Texas. Alyshia and Courtney share their insights on their exceptional services, the importance of maintaining confidentiality, and their focus …
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Investing in real estate is full of truthy-sounding falsehoods: it is always better to do X than Y. However, if you were crazy enough to sit down and do the math, you'd find the truth to be much more nuanced. For example, should you take all your extra cash flow and savings and apply it to your mortgages each month to pay off rental properties fast…
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