Episode 27: OMG I F*cked Up! - Part A

Summary

In the two-part series of the Burn Your Boats podcast, Clark and David candidly share their own screw-ups and F-ups in real estate investing. They stress the importance of learning from mistakes and provide actionable takeaways for listeners. In their conversation, they delve into common mistakes and screw-ups made by investors in real estate, such as overpaying for properties, cutting corners on renovations, not understanding comps, using cheap contractors, lacking multiple exit strategies, and not comprehending debt and financing terms. They also highlight the challenges faced by investors who purchased properties from new home construction builders. As a trusted source of real estate investing education, Burn Your Boats offers practical and professional insights for both novice and seasoned investors. Join the Burn Your Boats investor community to access exclusive content and resources for personalized advice on wealth building and management. Overall, this conversation provides valuable lessons for real estate investors, showcasing relatable examples and emphasizing the importance of learning from mistakes to achieve success in the industry. Link to Skool: https://www.skool.com/burnyourboatswealth/about

Keywords

real estate investing, screw-ups, F-ups, overpaying, soft costs, renovations, problematic areas, red tags, permits, real estate, investing, mistakes, screw-ups, overpaying, cutting corners, renovations, comps, contractors, exit strategies, debt, financing, new home construction

Takeaways

Real estate investing is a long game and everyone makes mistakes along the way.
Factor in soft costs such as closing fees, utilities, and prepaid expenses.
Understand the time it takes for renovations and plan accordingly.
Be cautious of buying in areas with problematic neighbors or issues.
Understand the importance of permits, red tags, and working with experienced contractors.
Be cautious of properties with unpermitted additions or inaccurate square footage.
Have multiple exit strategies and consider the long-term rental option.
Understand the terms and costs of debt, especially with hard money loans.
Evaluate comps and understand the market conditions before making a purchase.
Don't rely on one trick pony strategies; have backup plans and multiple options.
Be aware of the challenges faced by investors who bought properties from new home construction builders.
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Sound Bites

"It's super exciting to own real estate or any asset when it is growing exponentially, the market is bubbling, you can see your profits rolling in monthly."
"We're going to discuss all of our absolute mess ups over the years. If we made them, trust me, you're going to make them too."
"Burning your boats using real estate is not something that happens overnight. You have to have the gumption and the foresight and the ability to hold real estate long term."
"You overpay for a property, that means you have to underpay for other things."

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