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Effective Strategies for Real Estate Investment

May 30, 2025

Notes on Real Estate Investment Strategies with Christian Osgood

Introduction

  • Discussion between Brad Lee and Christian Osgood about real estate investment.
  • Christian Osgood started with $10,000 and now owns over 300 doors.

Real Estate Market Outlook

  • Current and future opportunities in real estate as many will be wiped out due to maturing debts and high interest rates.
  • Misconception: The wave for real estate investment is over.
    • Reality: There are still deals, particularly outside major cities.

Starting in Real Estate

  • Key Steps: Deal first, then debt, then equity.
  • Initial Belief: Money is not a prerequisite to start; it's about finding deals.

Finding Deals

  • Use Google Maps to identify potential properties.
  • Access county GIS data or parcel maps to identify property owners.
  • Build relationships with current owners; most first deals come from these relationships.

Financing Deals

  • Many successful deals are creatively financed, often through seller financing.
  • It's more about structuring the right deal than having credit or immediate funding.

Building Relationships

  • Start by creating connections with people who have already succeeded in real estate.
  • Aim to understand their journey and methodologies.
  • Network with property owners and those involved in the industry.

Types of Properties and Markets

  • Focus on B+ properties which can be improved to increase value.
  • Smaller towns (population 30,000-150,000) are often less competitive and offer good opportunities.

The Importance of Knowledge

  • Understand the market thoroughly before investing.
  • Learn about debt products and equity structures.
  • Find mentors or coaches to shorten the learning curve.

Practical Steps for Beginners

  • Saturday routine: Use Google to find properties and research owners.
  • Don't start conversations asking to buy; instead, build relationships.

Raising Capital

  • Relationship building can lead to introductions to potential investors.
  • Example: Finding investors through brokers or property owners willing to sell.

Managing Properties

  • Importance of having a management team once scaling up.
  • Avoid being bogged down by small property management tasks.

Long-term Strategy

  • Ideal to never sell and hold properties for cash flow.
  • Utilize appreciation and refinancing to build equity and liquidity.

Final Advice

  • Education is crucial; learn from experienced investors and mentors.
  • Always aim to increase your income with each deal.

Resources

  • MultiFamilyStrategy.com for further training and education.
  • Christian Osgood's advice is available on social media for more tips on real estate investing.

Conclusion: Real estate is a viable investment option with the right strategy and understanding of the market dynamics. Building connections and learning continuously are crucial for success.

Note: This summary captures the key points from a detailed discussion on real estate investments focusing on strategies, market insights, and practical steps for beginners.

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