Invest In the West

This episode of Invest In The West welcomes Lonny Hutchison, long-time HVAC contractor, geothermal specialist and energy efficiency guru! With over 30 years experience in the industry, Lonny gives you insight on the current standards in real estate and where the market is taking us. From tax incentives, source of our current energy and the standards of practice for developers and builders moving forward, Lonny gives context to what we're hearing as future benchmarks in energy consumption and efficiency. You won't want to miss this episode!

Anthony Garbarino is the founder and CEO of Currents, a new company pioneering a marketplace for used EV batteries. Learn why this is important game changer for businesses nationwide and beyond.

We are back! Matt and Nick recap times during covid, what they saw, what worked, what didn't, and where things are going in the market and with the podcast.

Did you know your retirement accounts can purchase real estate? One of the most valuable resources investors have is the use of their old 401K or IRA to purchase real estate. The process isn't that complicated and the returns can be much better than your managed investment accounts. In this episode of Invest In The West, Matt and Nicholas talk to Self-Directed IRA expert Tom Moore with IRA Advantage on the process and benefits of using retirement funds to buy real estate. If you are a real estate investor, you MUST listen to this episode!

Uncertain about what 2021 will bring? No one has a crystal ball...certainly not Matt or Nicholas. But they got as close as they could on this episode and brought in Oregon State Economist and Willamette University Instructor, Josh Lehner! Hear what 2020 taught us and what is likely to unfold in 2021. How will your real estate portfolio perform? Should you buy or sell? Give this episode a listen and find out!

One of the questions we all have is, "How do we protect what we have?" In this episode, Steve Bennett with Farleigh Wada Witt gives insight on entity formation and which may be best for you. At what point to do you form an entity and what does that entity provide as a benefit? Listen now and find out! If you have any questions or need clarification, send us a message or give us a call. As always, give us a like and tell a friend about our Invest in the West podcast!

Devin Easterlin, Attorney and Principal at SJA Property Management joins us to discuss the landscape of the Seattle rental market and surrounding suburbs. If you invest in the Seattle metro area, or are considering it, tune in to learn what investors are doing to stay ahead. This interview as record prior to the shelter-in-place order in Washington.

Devin's Bio

Devin graduated from college with degrees in Philosophy Pre-Law and Business, and then attended law school where he specialized in real estate transactional law. Devin is currently a licensed real estate agent and a licensed attorney and has worked in the property management industry for over ten years. Devin grew up in Kirkland and has lived in the Seattle area for over twenty-five years. Devin is a partner at SJA Property Management.

SJA Property Management 

https://propertymanagersseattle.com/

Affordable housing seems daunting to investors unfamiliar with that asset class but Fred Dockweiler, the Managing Director of Affordable Housing at Berkadia breaks down the process and intricacies for us. The idea of providing housing to those less able to provide for themselves comes at a cost to taxpayers but provides benefits to those landlords willing to jump through the hoops and take on the process. Is this a great next move for you? If not now, when? Listen to this episode today and begin planning your next move!

A 1031 Exchange is one of the most important tools investors have to build their portfolio. If you're looking to increase your portfolio and build wealth, avoiding taxes is a part of your strategy. Toija Beutler with Beutler Exchange is one of the leading 1031 professionals in the industry. In this episode you'll learn the basics, the pitfalls and the benefits of utilizing a 1031 Exchange to purchase a larger and more profitable property using what WOULD HAVE BEEN tax dollars. Give it a listen and follow our podcast today!

In this episode of Invest In The West, we're joined by Zach Howell, Founder of B.E.A.R Consulting Services. We'll discuss how you, as an investor, can protect yourself in any improvement project. From a single capital improvement to a full building remodel and stabilization project you'll learn some basic principals of selecting your qualified construction team. Zach's experience will shed light on the bid process, contract organization, payment structures and how to protect yourself through the contractor's board as well as their bond. If you own an investment property, you'll want to know how to protect yourself and this episode will get you started. Listen today and share it with your colleagues!