Some of the Questions Kathy asks Glenn during the interview:

>> What have you learned about real estate investing?
>> What do you wish you had done differently?
>> What do you wish someone would have told you?
>> Do you prefer A,B or C properties and why?
>> What advice would you give to new investors?
>> What are your future plans with investing?

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That’s what we do on this episode of the Real Wealth Show.

After last week’s show, we got an email from a listener, Jim Jontz, that said:

“Kathy, I think I’m a bi-polar investor.  Meaning, I keep going back and forth between being an optimistic investor to a pessimist.  So my question to you is…how do I approach a deal with the confidence of knowing that, in spite of my optimism or pessimism at the time, I am making a prudent evaluation of the facts?”

Since Kathy has heard a similar challenge from other investors, she decided it was best to interview Jim on the show.  Plus, Jim owns several investment properties, so Kathy figured he’d also have some valuable insights for you!

So on this episode, you’ll learn:

>> How to approach your investing with confidence
>> What question to ask when looking at a pro forma
>> How to avoid the tricks that some real estate salespeople play
>> What kind of cap rates and cash on cash returns make sense to Jim
>> And a whole bunch of other good ideas!

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On this episode of the Real Wealth Show, Kathy interviews a CPA with years of experience helping investors avoid a legal battle with the IRS.

On this episode, you will learn:

>> Who actually qualifies as a real estate professional
>> What’s required for documentation to prove that you qualify
>> What the four key areas are for lowering your risk and protecting yourself
>> And some more information that might surprise you!

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If so, you are going to love today’s show! We found a lender who will offer non-recourse financing for IRA’s and foreign investors with just 30% down, 15 year term, under 6% interest.

On this episode, you will learn:

>> Why so few banks offer non-recourse financing
>> What’s required to qualify
>> How to increase your returns from 12% to over 20% just from using leverage
>> Why borrowing money helps us stay ahead of inflation
>> Plus, you’ll get updates on current news

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By watching the geo-local active housing market and tracking the changes once a week, Altos Research has learned a few things.  Their leading indicators allow them to predict the future with statistical reliability.  The AltosEvaluate Forward Valuation Model (FVM) takes the most relevant leading indicators and applies their proprietary algorithm to predict transaction prices up to a year in the future.

On this episode, you will learn:

>> Why most of the major price indices won’t help you as an investor
>> What data should you look at when doing your market research
>> What might happen with the 6 million homeowners about to lose their homes
>> What’s likely to happen with real estate over the next six months
>> Why right now is a great time to be a landlord

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That’s why Kathy is on this investor property tour.  She’s taking this group of Aussies (who came to the states to pick up single family and multi-family income properties) to markets including St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Dallas.

The Australian investors know that US real estate is on sale and they are grabbing as many cash flow positive income properties as they can right now.  Kathy also had a chance to interview a few of the Aussies to see what they thought of US real estate and what they thought of St. Louis specifically — since they had just spent the day there.  We included a couple of those short interviews on this show so you can hear directly from these international investors.

On this episode, you will learn:

>> What happens on a property tour and what to look for
>> What the Australians on this property tour think of U.S. real estate
>> What kind of cash flow and ROI you can get in one of today’s best markets
>> What’s likely to happen with real estate as we move into the 2nd quarter of 2012
>> Why one of the world’s richest investors said that investing in single family homes is tough to beat

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Kathy and Rich recently went on a trip to Nicaragua to learn about why it has become such a strong market for investing and to investigate a real estate project that is so promising they ended up purchasing two units for their own portfolio.

On this episode of the Real Wealth Show we bring you a second interview with the Chairman of a new resort community project this is currently being built on the Pacific Coast of Nicaragua.

On this episode, you will learn:

>> More about what is driving the business & real estate boom in Nicaragua
>> Why the #1 golf course design company in the world chose this project
>> Why the #1 hospitality company and 5 star hotel company chose this project
>> About the 950 acre project with a mile of pristine beach front
>> Info about the beach front condos and home sites available for investors
>> About the low interest, non-recourse loans available for investors
>> Why it’s predicted there will be a 200-300% return over the next 5-10 years
>> How investors can get in early on what will be a world class resort community

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Would you buy tech in 1992 and then sell in early 2000?

Would you buy gold when it was $250 per ounce?

Would you load up on coastal real estate in Mexico or Costa Rica a decade ago?

Well, we can’t send you back in time, but we can do the next best thing.  We can give you a glimpse into the future.

Kathy and Rich recently went on a trip to Nicaragua to learn about why it has become such a strong market for investing and to investigate a real estate project that is so promising they ended up purchasing two units for their own portfolio.

On this episode of the Real Wealth Show we bring you an interview with the Chairman of a new resort community project this is currently being built on the Pacific Coast of Nicaragua.

On this episode, you will learn:

>> What is driving the real estate boom in Nicaragua
>> Why Nicaragua is being called “the next Costa Rica”
>> How tourism has increased over 300% in the past ten years
>> Why Rich and Kathy chose to invest in Nicaragua
>> Why multi-national brands are moving to Nicaragua
>> How Nicaragua became the safest country in all of Central America
>> Why investors are choosing Nicaragua over Mexico, Belize & Costa Rica

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As usual, Kathy begins this show by going over the latest headline news in real estate and how it relates to property investing.  Then she interviews Brad, from Indianapolis, to find out what he’s been doing out there and how he built his portfolio so quickly.  You’ll learn from his experience about real estate, the Indianapolis market, and about the wholesale properties he has available for investors.

On this episode, you will learn:

>> Why Capital Economics expects the housing crises to end this year
>> How banks are loosening their lending requirements
>> How banks are increasing loan to value ratios
>> Why Indianapolis has emerged as a profitable market for income properties
>> How Brad got started and eventually grew his portfolio to over 700 units
>> How good property management is key to keeping your investing passive
>> What kind of “great deals” to look for and what to stay away from

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On this episode, you will learn:

>> What created the recovery in Chicago real estate
>> Why investors are choosing rehabbed property over building new
>> What types of properties a performing the best
>> How tenants are screened
>> What kind of financing is available
>> How you can purchase income property with your IRA

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Then she interviews an experienced real estate investor that has been in the real estate game for over 40 years.  His company is one of the newest affiliates at Real Wealth Network.  On this episode we learn from his wisdom and ideas about real estate, the St. Louis market, and about the cash flow properties he has available for investors.

On this episode, you will learn:

>> Which investment firms predict that housing will pick up this year
>> Why hedge funds are now pumping millions of dollars into real estate
>> Which markets had an 11% gain in home prices last year
>> Why our affiliate moved his investing out of Phoenix and Vegas in 2007
>> Why he moved his attention and dollars into Dallas and then St. Louis
>> What kind of neighborhoods, properties and tenants to expect in St. Louis
>> What kind of cash flow is possible in St. Louis

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On this episode, you will learn:

>> What you can expect for real estate as we get closer to elections
>> Which markets actually dropped OFF the American Improving Markets list
>> What are some of the improving markets
>> What are the lowest performing markets
>> Why the number of delinquencies has stabilized in many markets
>> Why some markets delinquencies have actually improved

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On this episode, Kathy explains why:

>> Interest rates will remain low
>> The US economy will grow by 2-3%
>> The number of first-time home buyers will increase
>> The stock market will hold steady
>> Oil prices will spike
>> Food costs will spike
>> Foreign investors will buy up more real estate
>> Rents will continue to rise
>> Apartments will be in demand
>> Home Construction will Increase

In Summary – things will look rosey in 2012 in preparation for elections.  Good economic news will fuel job growth, and more jobs will fuel home sales.  Expect price increases on housing (albeit quite small).  Jan-April of 2012 will be an optimum time to buy in order to avoid the buying frenzy expected in Spring and Summer.

Speak with a Real Wealth Network investment counselor for tips on the next hottest emerging markets or join us for one of our next property showcase events!

You can read Kathy’s blog post here for more about her Top 10 Predictions for Real Estate in 2012

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Then (as we have done for the past six years on the Real Wealth Show) Kathy interviews her husband, Rich Fettke, about the process he has used for the past 15 years with his coaching clients.

Before planning 2012, it’s important to take a good look at 2011.  What worked, what didn’t, what did you learn, and what can you differently in the new year?  Join Rich, as he walks us through this year-end completion process.  Then, he takes us through the process of creating a 2012 success plan.

Rich Fettke is a Master Certified business coach and the best-selling author of Extreme Success.  As of one the nation’s top coaches for the past 15 years, his work has been featured on every major TV network,USA Today, SF Chronicle and Entrepreneur Magazine.  Rich is also an active real estate investor and is director of business development at Real Wealth Network.

On this episode, you will learn:

>> Why it’s important to “close out” your year
>> What successes, wins and lessons you experienced in 2011
>> How to set a theme for 2012 that motivates and inspires you
>> How to create a strategic plan for focus and effectiveness this year
>> And a bunch of other big ideas!

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Then she goes over the steps that wise investors make at the end of each year.

On this episode, you will learn:

>> What real estate investors need to know about tax planning
>> Steps to take to organize and wrap up your yearly files
>> How to create more tax deductions
>> Ways to accelerate depreciation expenses

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Then she explains your options with tax planning.  Should you defer taxes through a 401k or choose a different option?  It really depends on your situation.

On this episode, you will learn:

>> How to investigate what you’re being told about tax planning
>> What you should know about the kids of Baby Boomers
>> What the doubling of student loan defaults means to your wealth
>> What options you have besides paying huge taxes or deferring taxes

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On this episode, we cover:

>> What is creating the boom with Texas real estate
>> Why Texas leads the nation in projected job growth
>> What the projected 1.6 million net new jobs will do for Texas landlords
>> How investors from around the country manage their Texas properties
>> What to look for when purchasing Texas investment properties

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On this episode, Kathy explains:

>> Why the boom in distressed sales is good for investors
>> How investors are helping rebuild and strengthen the real estate market
>> What real estate prices will do in 2012
>> When the peak in foreclosures will happen
>> How lending could get easier next year

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Then she explains the four market cycles (Boom, Bust, Recession and Recovery) and what they mean to real estate investors.

On this show you will learn:

>> How to know which market cycle we are in
>> What affects market cycles and how to predict them
>> Why real estate investors must understand market cycles
>> What the recent NAR report showing home sales up 13% really means
>> And several other insights and ideas for investors

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Bruce has been involved in over 2,000 real estate transactions as a buyer, seller, builder, and money partner. Renowned for his ability to forecast long-term real estate market trends and timing, the release of The California Comeback report in 1997 gained him much notoriety and its accuracy of the extensive report led many California investors to financial freedom. His January 2006 release, The California Crash, was an in-depth look into the California market correction and the statistics behind Bruce’s predictions. His last award-winning report from 2010, Tip of the Iceberg, Bruce dissected government intervention and how it would effect real estate professionals, the potential dangers of market manipulation, investment strategies by market price range, and micro insights into some of California’s most important markets.

On this show you will learn:

>> What is predicted for real estate in the coming months and years
>> Is now the time to buy and hold or to flip
>> What changes need to happen to see a boost in housing prices
>> Why contrarian investors are now coming into the market
>> Why so many international investors are buying in the U.S.
>> And many more insights and projections!

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