The Real Wealth Show with Kathy Fettke: The Real Estate Investor's Resource

Do you have more than 10 loans on your credit report and can't get anymore financing? Have you been wanting to buy real estate in your IRA but don't have enough to pay in cash? Are you a foreign national forced to buy US investment property with cash because you can't get a loan? 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 .

How can we get better at timing the markets?  That is the million dollar question.   If we could just time the ups and downs of housing, we could really profit from that knowledge and be able to avoid loses by selling on time.  Unfortunately, most of the data we get is focused on past results.  So how is that supposed to help us when we need to be forward thinking?  On this episode Kathy interviews Scott Sambucci, COO of Altos Research. 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 .

Rich Fettke hosts this episode of the Real Wealth Show as Kathy calls in from an income property tour with a group of Australian real estate investors.  As you probably know, the Real Wealth Show is brought to you by Real Wealth Network.  Since 2003 Real Wealth Network has helped hundreds of people find the best investment properties, at the right price, in the strongest markets. 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 .

On the last episode of the Real Wealth Show we investigated why there is such a buzz about Nicaragua for real estate investing.  From the 300% increase in tourism to being the safest country in all of Central America.  Many residential and commercial real estate investors believe that Nicaragua is "the next Costa Rica" as it continues to deliver great appreciation and a solid economy. 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 .

If you could go back in time ten or fifteen years -- with the knowledge you already have today -- what sort of decisions would you make? 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 .

How would you like to learn some secrets from a guy that personally owns over 100 single family homes, over 600 apartment units, and he only started investing six years ago?  That's what you'll get from this week's Real Wealth Show. 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 .

Kathy interviews an experienced real estate company that has purchased, rehabbed and sold over 500 income properties in the Chicagoland area.  This group is one of the newest affiliates at Real Wealth Network.  On this episode we learn about their experience, the market, and about the cash flow properties they have available for investors. 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 .

Kathy begins this show by going over the latest headline news in real estate and how it relates to property investing. 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 .

Kathy begins this show by going over the latest headline news in real estate and how it relates to property investing.  Last month, the National Association of Home Builders released the First American Improving Markets Index with the addition of 40 new metros being added to the list.  The real estate "buzz" is getting louder.  Is 2012 the year we see a comeback? 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 .

Millions of people have been making predictions about 2012, ever since the Mayans ruled Central America.  Hollywood even made a movie about it!   So Kathy figured she would take a stab at it with a focus on real estate investing. 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 .

Kathy begins this show by going over the latest headline news in real estate and how it relates to property investing. 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! .