Virtual Investing in Real Estate

53mBeginner2020-10-22

Authors

WealthFit

An e-learning company focused on financial education

Madecraft

Full-Service Learning Content Company

Course details

Imagine you had the know-how and connections needed to pick a hot real estate market, and then immediately buy and flip rental properties—all from your computer. In the world of virtual investing, this can become your reality. Online investing has made real estate management conducive to almost any schedule and budget. In this course, learn how to pinpoint the hottest real estate markets in the country, gain access to great real estate deals quickly in those markets, and pick up cash-flowing rental properties in areas that are attractive to long-term tenants and landlords. Get useful tools for balancing your time, managing your assets, reducing the need to be onsite, estimating repairs, and meeting with buyers and sellers in person. Even if you’re brand new to real estate, this course can help you get started right away.

Skills covered

Corporate FinanceFinance and AccountingOne-Off

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - A brief introduction to virtual investing

1. The Virtual Investment System

02 - How the virtual investing system works
03 - Population growth and its impact on virtual investing

2. Selecting the Right Market

04 - Understanding high-level market selection
05 - Conducting market research
06 - Cross-referencing information online
07 - Questions to ask before purchasing
08 - Visit the market you are targeting

3. Finding Deals

09 - Determine repair estimates
10 - Direct mail lists and how they work
11 - Generating online leads through ads
12 - The importance of having someone on the ground

4. Rehab in Property Investment

13 - Taking photos to gain visual data
14 - Gathering important information
15 - Using bids to renegotiate
16 - Determining the scope of work
17 - Managing contractors
18 - Working with home inspectors

5. Selling or Renting Your Properties

19 - Conducting post-renovation inspections
20 - Avoid short changing yourself with agents

Next Steps in Virtual Investing

21 - Things to keep in mind when virtually investing