How NOT to Invest In Real Estate!!

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  • @graywilliams_77.
    @graywilliams_77. 10 місяців тому +146

    Real estate investment losing money is music to my ears. They are a major reason why the real estate market is the way that it is now.

    • @GhanYt
      @GhanYt 10 місяців тому

      The biggest thing I learned from this video was 50% of investing is buying good companies at good prices and the other 50% is controlling your emotions when . market is moody.I realized that the secret to making a million is making better investment. I always tell myself you don't need that new car or that vacation just yet and that mindset helps me make more money investing.

    • @bahijarhafiri
      @bahijarhafiri 10 місяців тому

      To achieve greatness, you need to start working with a Financial Adviser Investing remains the smartest way to prepare for the future.

    • @graywilliams_77.
      @graywilliams_77. 10 місяців тому

      To achieve greatness, you need to start working with a Financial Adviser Investing remains the smartest way to prepare for the future.

    • @graywilliams_77.
      @graywilliams_77. 10 місяців тому

      how do I get in touch with the adviser i really need a help.

    • @bahijarhafiri
      @bahijarhafiri 10 місяців тому

      I'm also interested have lost a lot of money all myself..

  • @Caspertraderofficial
    @Caspertraderofficial 6 років тому +903

    For Those Who Are In A Rush:
    1.) Not knowing the numbers
    2.) Too much debt (Borrowing too much money)
    3.) Short term loan/arm
    4.) Picking a bad tenant
    5.) Overpaying for a property
    6.) Not having reserves
    You're Welcome! :)

    • @casperjohansson7394
      @casperjohansson7394 6 років тому +3

      Thanks!

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  6 років тому +282

      7) Subscribe to PewDiePie

    • @got.o1296
      @got.o1296 6 років тому +5

      @@GrahamStephan 😈make a deal with a devil 😈 😂✌

    • @zodiacfml
      @zodiacfml 6 років тому

      0:51 LOL. To me, this is complaining! I hate it when things are more expensive that I can't justify investing on it. I still push through it hoping that I'm wrong and make money, then end up losing.

    • @fangsinyourneck3444
      @fangsinyourneck3444 6 років тому +1

      Description tho

  • @marksoberay2318
    @marksoberay2318 6 років тому +331

    I have 23 years of real estate experience as a landlord and contractor and I approve of this video!

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  6 років тому +46

      THANKS!!

    • @jajupa78
      @jajupa78 4 роки тому +1

      O ya? What state are you in, want to build me a house? How much per sq foot?)

    • @marksoberay2318
      @marksoberay2318 4 роки тому +8

      @@jajupa78 ohio, single family homes about $175 a foot now

    • @da14a49
      @da14a49 4 роки тому

      @@marksoberay2318 help

    • @marksoberay2318
      @marksoberay2318 4 роки тому

      @@da14a49 what do u need help with?

  • @leonardogonzalez2284
    @leonardogonzalez2284 6 років тому +53

    I just bought my first rental property at 20 years old, I have been on the hunt and preparation for a long time and your videos really helped me throughout the process to not make any stupid mistakes like you mentioned, keep up the great videos because you definitely have a long time viewer now

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  6 років тому +8

      Ah thanks man!!! Congrats on your first rental that’s awesome!

    • @broken.bimmer4119
      @broken.bimmer4119 4 роки тому +10

      Any updates? Love to know how its going now

    • @joemilleriv
      @joemilleriv 4 роки тому

      Broken.Bimmer lol same

  • @mrsaoallen1707
    @mrsaoallen1707 6 років тому +238

    I bought a home in San Francisco when I was 27 for 475k now it’s worth 1.8m! Location is everything

  • @TheElectricPanther4361
    @TheElectricPanther4361 6 років тому +19

    Wish you were around 6 years ago when I bought my 1st rental. I had no knowledge no help I struggled for the 3 years. But I learned from my mistakes so it's all good now. Still learning thank you for all your content.

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  6 років тому +2

      Thanks so much for watching! Yeah, the first one is ALWAYS a learning experience, no matter how much you prepare.

    • @mikekirkland2487
      @mikekirkland2487 5 років тому

      As it is said, experience is the best teacher

  • @jacquesvanrinsvelt3084
    @jacquesvanrinsvelt3084 4 роки тому +37

    Looking back on this, the whole "interest rates will never be this low" thing didn't age so well...

  • @RyanSerhant
    @RyanSerhant 6 років тому +20

    Great video Graham!!!

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  6 років тому +2

      Hey thanks so much man, hope all is well!

  • @Jen_P
    @Jen_P 6 років тому +5

    Love Graham’s videos. Detailed but concise and he takes the time to write out the summary in the description!! It really helps!!

  • @justinhough3169
    @justinhough3169 4 роки тому

    When I first got interested in your videos, it was when I was trying to learn about and research how stocks work. I didn’t know anyone that was trustable and everyone in every UA-cam video that I watched just seemed like they were lying, or trying to catfish you into buying “their new book” on how to make a million dollars every minute with 1 easy free step. After watching your videos for a very long time though, I am happy the “UA-cam algorithm” actually worked for once and pointed me in your direction. You seem like a genuine person to be receiving this type of information from, unlike the majority of other people out there who might not know what they are talking about. Keep up the good work Graham 👍

  • @HassanAli-py9ce
    @HassanAli-py9ce 6 років тому +162

    Make a video about LLC’s in real estate

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  6 років тому +51

      I might mention this in a future video, we'll see

    • @turbo4g63det
      @turbo4g63det 5 років тому +8

      @@GrahamStephan I would like to see that

    • @wileycoyote7081
      @wileycoyote7081 5 років тому +6

      Multiple people would like to see that. Pros/cons

    • @trvlguyz7706
      @trvlguyz7706 5 років тому +3

      Do it please. I'm ready.,. Thanks😀

    • @johnf.hebert1409
      @johnf.hebert1409 5 років тому +2

      do this please!!!!

  • @ThePortraitArt
    @ThePortraitArt 5 років тому +26

    when i do spread sheet i add 10% of expense just for the sake of add it for no reason lol! while I already over estimate the cost of everything.

    • @cymbidiumm
      @cymbidiumm 4 роки тому +1

      When living abroad, I always used a very inconvenient exchange rate to calculate my budget. Ended coming back with about 17% of my initial savings, which was quite a lot

  • @michaelwikoff6081
    @michaelwikoff6081 4 роки тому +4

    I'm 21 and looking into buying the home across the street from my parents. Not even on the market yet and below markey value. Definitely a fixer upper, but the idea is I live there for a year or two and fix it up, then rent it out to pay my mortgage and make alittle profit each month. Love your videos.

  • @omarblanchfield6717
    @omarblanchfield6717 2 роки тому

    Haven't completed the video, but as you are from CA, it's amazing to see what people pay for rent and how much owners paid for the property and the amount they put in vs. what they resold the property just a few years later. Not saying to '"speculate/gamble", but I've seen some opportunities for new or resale, you jump on it and buy it or kick yourself later for not purchasing it. Excellent video and a very down to earth engagement.

  • @YakMotley
    @YakMotley 6 років тому +133

    lol the Tia Lopez part was awesome!

  • @Jason-mo8up
    @Jason-mo8up 4 роки тому +2

    Video Idea: How to determine how much a property you are planning on buying will cost you to renovate. What to look for….how to research cost. That sort of thing. How long it takes to evaluate the cost of renovation and when do you decide to try to figure that out before you buy the property.

  • @luisureta1235
    @luisureta1235 5 років тому +12

    Hey Graham, I would love to see a video on renting out rooms in a house while living in the house? What are the pros and cons, and is it true that one big benefit is no laws protect them and you can kick them out next day if you really wanted too, without anything protecting the tenant. What is your perspective on this or how familiar are you on this field?

    • @tcojack2013
      @tcojack2013 4 роки тому +2

      No, you cannot simply kick them out. You still have to go through an eviction process. Check your local state laws for specifics. I have done this and know someone who does. Works well as long as you don't mind strangers as roomates😊.

  • @TheNawsir
    @TheNawsir 6 років тому +35

    Damn, well that 15 minutes went by fast. Good stuff.

  • @gratedcampbell9553
    @gratedcampbell9553 6 років тому +19

    Upload on a Saturday?? Was not expecting this but I’m happy I got the notification! Cheers

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  6 років тому +6

      I tried posting this yesterday, but UA-cam never sent out notifications for some reason and it never appeared on the sub feed. So I had to re-post. Figured I'd test out what a Saturday morning does!

    • @gratedcampbell9553
      @gratedcampbell9553 6 років тому +1

      @@GrahamStephan I was waiting for my Friday night notification, glad its up now.

    • @doblleo
      @doblleo 6 років тому

      I was looking for his video yesterday and never found it, then went to Stradman’s channel and who do I see there??? Mr. Stephan!! I think he lost track of time watching UA-cam videos lol

  • @sonohrina2012
    @sonohrina2012 5 років тому +6

    They way you put all this info makes me feel like i can actually do some realstate investment

  • @jeffreyanderson3501
    @jeffreyanderson3501 6 років тому +21

    Graham, what is the best way to calculate projected rental income for a potential property? Thank you. Love your videos on all the topics you cover.

  • @jacobmeyers9161
    @jacobmeyers9161 5 років тому

    So we have been landlords for years. In multiple states. We don't buy homes that are in need of renovation, unless it is a house we are actually going to live in while we renovate over a few years. Instead of using listing agents (Real Estate Agents) we have a property manager who handles ALL the issues that pop up. Our management company charges us 7% per month and 1/2 the first months rent per year. However for that we also have full access to their attorney for evictions and other related issues. We have home warranties on our properties that saves us on repairs of all kinds. We are very selective of WHERE we buy. Properties on the wrong side of the tracks may look great because they are cheap but you're not going to get the quality tenants you need.

  • @tonythaiger93
    @tonythaiger93 6 років тому +133

    Forgot to mention remodeling takes 25% longer than contractors promised.

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  6 років тому +42

      YES!! Very very true.

    • @jayc4715
      @jayc4715 5 років тому +1

      Yep

    • @caroleehubbard8380
      @caroleehubbard8380 5 років тому

      True statement!

    • @baileymaloney1961
      @baileymaloney1961 4 роки тому +5

      Tonythetiger86 Have clauses in the contract based off the price you would pro-rate your rental. Every day it’s late = x amount of dollars. Wal-mart does this with every new construction & charges the GC $50,000 for every single day the project is late.

    • @knutproductions7324
      @knutproductions7324 4 роки тому

      @@baileymaloney1961 when contractors promise things it is often based off of how long it takes if nothing goes wrong, when dealing with houses, even worse old houses, its almost impossible to tell what's going to go wrong. good luck getting any good contractor to sign that on a house that needs a lot of work.

  • @ianpettit678
    @ianpettit678 5 років тому +1

    UA-cam community engagement engaged! Thanks Graham, I’ve been digging your content big time.

  • @OmerTheGreatOne
    @OmerTheGreatOne 5 років тому +30

    Ive had couple of bad tenants. My method was to annoy them back:
    Give them notice of rent hike, as per legal agreement.
    Do in-house inspection, thoroughly. Every month.
    Give them eviction notice, even if, the rent is late by 2 days. After the rent is paid the notice is invalid so i tell them they don't worry about this notice cause they will pay in 2 days anyways. 🙂
    (These multiple eviction notices are your evidence that the tenant was giving you issues).
    Replace any necessary item with most oldest used item i can find on craigslist, so it fulfills the legal requirement but they won't like it.
    Take LOTS of pictures of any scratch i find new.
    After they ran away i renovated the place and sold it. Still made profit.
    Just my 2 cents. 👍

    • @tboland728
      @tboland728 4 роки тому +1

      Real American hero. Depending on the state real estate investing can be a legal nightmare.

  • @wtruong999
    @wtruong999 4 роки тому

    Thanks for your time in creating this particular video to help investors like me to experience the worst without actually being a victim of such incidents.

  • @goodnews6259
    @goodnews6259 5 років тому +4

    Commented just anything for the UA-cam's algorithm engagement thing: Great Video Stefan, as always!

  • @NextLevelMeNow
    @NextLevelMeNow 4 роки тому

    YOU are GOLD, learned so much, brand new to real estate, was just referred to you to learn about intro to finance as a renter

  • @petermorey4197
    @petermorey4197 5 років тому +3

    Whoa. I just realized that you can get a fixed rate over 30 years. In Canada, the longest fixed term I've ever seen is 10, and the rate is usually really high.

  • @frenchyalicea649
    @frenchyalicea649 5 років тому

    Had the same issue, bought a house cash..posted to rent, got slammed with calls (over 72 in 3 days) and like a dork i rented it to a couple paying 6 months ahead just to get it. Called some of the references etc and basically should've done a better job to filter out the tenant. Cost me months of rent and damages done to the property. Lesson learned!!!

    • @tammyhensley3575
      @tammyhensley3575 5 років тому +1

      Frenchy Alicea I have 7 rentals. It took me a while to get them under control but now my rule is this. No Drama, if there is a big sob story or drama why they left the last one one, forget them! Go for good credit, good income, and nothing bad in background check and don’t waiver. It is better empty than renting to a bad renter. Only took me 10 years to learn this lol.

    • @frenchyalicea649
      @frenchyalicea649 5 років тому

      @@tammyhensley3575 yeah i totally agree! I do have 1 single family rentes out via sec8 and has been a total money maker for me in the last 11yrs!

  • @yvesseguin6381
    @yvesseguin6381 5 років тому +3

    You’ve made a lot of valid points that me, myself has made. I find that my HELOC is very helpful. But, I have a couple free and clear properties so makes it easy. Good advice. Thanks

  • @lancehunter7504
    @lancehunter7504 5 років тому

    I haven't used hulu in a week cause this show. You're very real about money. I love it. Always smash the like button. I've been a stock investor since I turned 18. Now 21. My sisters keeps talking about real estate wholesaling and idk what wholesaling real estate exactly is or how to do it. Is it even worth it.

  • @syguzman5739
    @syguzman5739 6 років тому +5

    9:57 Two years to evict! The property owner must have gone through hell on a daily basis! I don't think I would ever learn to trust anybody after that 🚫 I'm so sorry to hear about your peer having experienced this!

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  6 років тому +3

      Yeah it was a pretty crazy situation!

  • @Doc-Ready
    @Doc-Ready 6 років тому +1

    I love the pics of Tai as you spoke about renting tenants😂 Love the advise he gives and can definitely understand the “marketing strategy” behind having such an expensive house, cars and of course book shelves in the garage but most people don’t know that he actually rents that property (which obviously you have figured out). Awesome video, great to learn not only how to do something but how not so you have a broad idea of different possible scenarios both good and bad.

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  6 років тому +1

      Thanks so much! And i totally agree with Tai Lopez's marketing strategy...it's honestly about as effective as it gets, and it's all done strategically. For results, everything he has works wonders!

  • @mugustabjeonklei2613
    @mugustabjeonklei2613 6 років тому +6

    How does one choose the worst property to buy out of all of them? What should the property feature to be a very bad idea? Next video perhaps?

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  6 років тому +5

      It's more so a miscalculation of price than it being the wrong property. At a certain price, everything becomes a good deal. It's about understanding values and offering a price where there's enough upside to make money.

  • @JasonWalter1
    @JasonWalter1 6 років тому

    Great insight, Graham! Love your YT channel.

  • @InvestingRobinhoodInvestor
    @InvestingRobinhoodInvestor 6 років тому +6

    Great video Graham! Very helpful

  • @Unibot47
    @Unibot47 5 років тому

    I like the tip about keeping a separate account for each house. Definitely an organized way of doing things.

  • @razzon101
    @razzon101 6 років тому +120

    Hope this comment helps you with the algorithm

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  6 років тому +11

      Thank you so much...every comment matters :)

    • @elijahsydney
      @elijahsydney 6 років тому

      @@GrahamStephan In that case.... nothing. My pleasure

    • @ievaa.2319
      @ievaa.2319 5 років тому

      Commenting anything

    • @nsant
      @nsant 4 роки тому

      @@ievaa.2319 no

    • @SudeiToi
      @SudeiToi 4 роки тому

      Comment

  • @lorizoli
    @lorizoli 6 років тому

    There was no gentle tapping... I smashed that button.

  • @Tridzoid
    @Tridzoid 6 років тому +9

    Someone told me right now wouldnt be a good time to buy a property and the best time will be around march next year because interest rates are going up. Is this true?

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  6 років тому

      Who knows...I have a video posting next week about my prediction for 2019!

    • @aarongold7220
      @aarongold7220 4 роки тому +2

      yo wtf did you know about the RONA and the low interests rates making may-june a great buy period. SUS DUDE VUTE TRIDZO HE VENTED

    • @diabeticnova2636
      @diabeticnova2636 4 роки тому

      @@aarongold7220 lmaoo for real

    • @Aptenodytes
      @Aptenodytes 4 роки тому +2

      Youre friend was right LOL. big prediction.

    • @josearchuleta387
      @josearchuleta387 4 роки тому

      @@aarongold7220 wait who said what

  • @nirmalkarthik5892
    @nirmalkarthik5892 4 місяці тому

    Amazing as Always! Thank you, Graham!

  • @timothycassels233
    @timothycassels233 4 роки тому +11

    Interest rate section didn't age too well.

  • @change450
    @change450 6 років тому

    I'm just here for the engagement. But fo rizzles, this is one of your most valuable videos. Gracias.

  • @thomaslynch9858
    @thomaslynch9858 6 років тому +70

    Sounds like the moral of #4 is don't rent to a lawyer??

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  6 років тому +45

      Basically

    • @jgtv6269
      @jgtv6269 6 років тому +3

      😂

    • @lee-eb2cn
      @lee-eb2cn 5 років тому +11

      Lawyer probably owns the property now. Should be up for lawyer review board. This is just wrong.

    • @triciamunroe
      @triciamunroe 5 років тому +15

      If that happens again with a lawyer, report him to the Bar of his state license. I know, I'm a lawyer. That would have gotten his attention.

    • @wallihaley5194
      @wallihaley5194 4 роки тому +2

      YogaWellnessMoney, I am a lawyer and I agree.

  • @dillonlexington
    @dillonlexington 6 років тому

    Graham, 2 questions. 1) Can you (if you have not already) go over your style for running pre buy numbers? 2) Can you tell us how you do background checks/screenings on new tenants. Once again, if you have not already, you have a lot of good videos, and I might not have found the answers in the ones I watched so far.

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  6 років тому

      ua-cam.com/video/hS8lIrzEwv0/v-deo.html

  • @level1life79
    @level1life79 5 років тому +4

    Omg a video by Graham that I havent watched yet! I wonder how many more there are xD

  • @brighteducationfinance
    @brighteducationfinance 4 роки тому

    I just started getting into real estate and I have so much to learn.

  • @MaleahsDiary
    @MaleahsDiary 6 років тому +5

    I'm in LA this weekend! woo hoo!

  • @texasroper2222
    @texasroper2222 4 роки тому

    Great video Graham thanks. Luckily for me I work for a big rental property company in Canada named Boardwalk. I have experienced bad tenants, evictions and all that fun stuff. You are right by saying it's worth more to take less money and have a good tenants then rent it out for more and have a bad tenant. As far as the reno costs, thankfully I have the knowledge, skills set, and tools to do everything myself. Se we are able to save by doing all that our self.

  • @MichaelJayValueInvesting
    @MichaelJayValueInvesting 6 років тому +68

    Number 7: Don't buy land deeds for the moon.

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  6 років тому +28

      Number 8: Don't buy on mars, either

    • @kiantabesh2083
      @kiantabesh2083 6 років тому +20

      Elon would disagree

    • @nox_chan
      @nox_chan 6 років тому +20

      you don't need to buy it if you conquer it

    • @Templarswordxx7
      @Templarswordxx7 6 років тому +7

      Wrong wrong wrong... your future off spring will thank you. Buy that chit and invest in your great great great great great great great great great great grandkids future. Way not to care about the kids... un subin🤬

    • @silverltc2729
      @silverltc2729 6 років тому

      @@Templarswordxx7 why not look after the land we already have?

  • @Crazyjjj1413
    @Crazyjjj1413 4 роки тому

    I love your videos they’re so informative I’m taking note of all of it I plan to become what you have but instead of retiring I plan to just look for more outlets to become as productive as possible with the money that I gain from these endeavors keep up the good work

  • @kawaiijp6638
    @kawaiijp6638 6 років тому +20

    passive income: give yourself to a single mother in need.

  • @nicholaslam5880
    @nicholaslam5880 6 років тому +1

    My tenant screening criteria:
    1. Must have at least 750 credit score
    2. Must have no eviction record in the past
    3. Must have a stable job and not a job hopper
    4. Must call up to 3 past landlords for reference
    5. Must have no criminal record

  • @Big_meech29
    @Big_meech29 6 років тому +3

    Any videos about buying foreclosed properties and auctions?

  • @TrueEarth369
    @TrueEarth369 5 років тому

    Very sensible advice! Saving up properly for the first deal takes patience & discipline

  • @animalisticores5713
    @animalisticores5713 6 років тому +10

    If I want to open a Roth IRA should I contribute checks I get from my job or from my self employment ? What looks better and brings back more or is it the same?

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  6 років тому +15

      It'll be the same, it won't matter where the money is coming from

  • @2ndActSuccess
    @2ndActSuccess 4 роки тому

    I love your videos. They're a great combination of being interesting and informative. I am learning so much. Thank you. :)

  • @t3stbug
    @t3stbug 5 років тому +3

    Could you elaborate or link what you mean by the tenant offering rent? I live in Oklahoma and everywhere I’ve lived and all of my family’s rentals have a set rent. How would you go about asking for $X of rent OBO.

  • @roubenkhosrovian
    @roubenkhosrovian 4 роки тому

    All mentioned in the video is obvious but surprisingly every new investor should watch this so they are reminded about these.

  • @bubblebuster4702
    @bubblebuster4702 6 років тому +9

    I have a dilemma: should i buying a rental property or buying my first home???

    • @bubblebuster4702
      @bubblebuster4702 6 років тому +4

      Can we get a video on this topic?

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  6 років тому +5

      ua-cam.com/video/mmusZ66uH7A/v-deo.html

    • @kevinattig6689
      @kevinattig6689 6 років тому +24

      Buy a duplex or a fourplex and live in one and rent out the other units.

    • @DavidMossMGS
      @DavidMossMGS 6 років тому +2

      Bubble Buster If you don’t wanna live in your own multi family cause you have a family and want a yard and all that
      Then I’d buy a home over rental

    • @jalabi99
      @jalabi99 6 років тому +2

      My family can live without a yard for a few years if we are getting paid to live in our house. Get a fourplex, rent out the other three units and live in the fourth one.

  • @andrewturner1440
    @andrewturner1440 6 років тому +1

    Your videos are badass, great information for an aspiring real estate mogul like myself. Keep those real estate vids coming

  • @TeleportlabsETH
    @TeleportlabsETH 6 років тому +5

    would it be a good idea to negotiate a lower rent in exchange for good behavior? meaning that if they don’t become a nuisance that first year they get a discount onwards.

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  6 років тому

      Never hurts to ask!

    • @jeffrelf
      @jeffrelf 6 років тому +2

      _
      Too many variables to know who's good or not.
      Even a stellar tenant, with years of early payments under his belt,
      could stop paying, and refuse to leave.
      _

    • @Postofficejoe
      @Postofficejoe 6 років тому +1

      My first building I gave half rent off for Christmas for paying on time, Now I just take off 100 bucks .. Note, this does not change there behavior...lol

    • @jeffrelf
      @jeffrelf 6 років тому

      _ Re: @@Postofficejoe​'s failed efforts.
      Technology&Globalization are displacing workers, causing homelessness.
      In Seattle, I feel the charity from Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos
      trying to ease this (ShortTerm) problem.
      _

    • @rickkern5785
      @rickkern5785 5 років тому

      When they think they are an awesome renter they usually are a pain...

  • @anthonymartinez1979
    @anthonymartinez1979 5 років тому

    CONGRATULATIONS on 1M subscribers

  • @frankc3635
    @frankc3635 6 років тому +3

    #4. This is why the tenant law in Seattle is completely garbage. They require the first qualified applicant to get the unit.

  • @zodiacfml
    @zodiacfml 6 років тому

    0:51 LOL. To me, this is complaining! I hate it when things are more expensive that I can't justify investing on it. I still push through it hoping that I'm wrong then end up losing.

  • @Shannon_Vlogs
    @Shannon_Vlogs 6 років тому +32

    I actually SMASHED the Like Button, I hope that is ok! Gently tapping is against my nature.

  • @AlexJonasAlvarez
    @AlexJonasAlvarez 6 років тому

    No days off; love the Saturday post, chief. This is definitely it.

  • @faheeta5036
    @faheeta5036 6 років тому +7

    I don't gently tap like buttons. I smash 'em!

  • @patrickhart6244
    @patrickhart6244 6 років тому

    I got an ARM on my first investment property. They can be good options because they offer lower interest rates and as long as you refi with in the set period you are all good.

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  6 років тому

      My only concern is that if rates go up, which they will, you’ll be refinancing at a much higher rate than if you did that now

  • @gregsomebody7247
    @gregsomebody7247 6 років тому +3

    A big mistake is not smashing the like button!

  • @mannyjeanpierre4062
    @mannyjeanpierre4062 6 років тому

    been through the bad tenant one. section 8 bum who took 6 months to leave cost about 4k in lawyer fees and we ended up spending all the money we got for him in rent. will never rent out to section 8 again. good vid btw

  • @kiantabesh2083
    @kiantabesh2083 6 років тому +3

    Dammit

  • @justincoffman4508
    @justincoffman4508 5 років тому

    All great points. Having reserves is huge.

  • @viktoriya2145
    @viktoriya2145 6 років тому +12

    Worst real estate mistake you can make is not subscribing to Graham Stephan...Oh and subscribe to Pewdiepie!

    • @NickOloteo
      @NickOloteo 6 років тому +3

      subscribe to T-Series

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  6 років тому +11

      Oh, and also UNSUBSCRIBE from T-Series

    • @iam7204
      @iam7204 6 років тому +3

      @@viktoriya2145 Ali that facts

    • @Templarswordxx7
      @Templarswordxx7 6 років тому +3

      Damn! Nicely done...

  • @ZXC_ZXC1
    @ZXC_ZXC1 6 років тому

    I had a 5/5 ARM on a property @ 3% because the credit union paid the closing costs. Then when 5 years came and the rate was going to adjust higher I paid off the loan from the sale of another house that was a poor rental. If you have enough money to pay cash for the property an ARM can be useful. For most people I would recommend not having more than one rental at a time to prevent over-leveraging.

  • @AdamYarris
    @AdamYarris 6 років тому +14

    Just invest in PewDiePie

  • @simoc24
    @simoc24 6 років тому +1

    The best video on real estate that I have seen for a long time ;) good work

  • @ufgbaa3192
    @ufgbaa3192 6 років тому +11

    graham will you eat my feet?

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  6 років тому +25

      I'm not into cannibalism, sorry

    • @techguy3424
      @techguy3424 5 років тому

      @@GrahamStephan shame, probably wouldn't be half bad with some toe jam lol...

  • @heldsa
    @heldsa 4 роки тому

    Haha Graham, I am long time watching your videos and just now realized that house on the preview is upside down house from my hometown Tartu, Estonia 🇪🇪

  • @Templarswordxx7
    @Templarswordxx7 6 років тому +10

    But Graham your videos are too long and you have a different hair cut than me. Disliking and unsubscribing!😠🤮😬

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  6 років тому +3

      IM UNSUBBING SO I CAN SUB TO PEWDIEPIE INSTEAD!!

  • @diax14
    @diax14 4 роки тому +2

    Hello Graham, do you recommend saving up for all these setbacks first before putting money aside for investing? Thanks
    For example, should the correct order be: 1) emergency fund; 2) save up a reserve for some of these mistakes; 3) money for a down payment on a house; 4) then investing in other areas, like funds
    edit: liked the video, smashed the button

  • @CommandoMaster
    @CommandoMaster 6 років тому +1

    I've heard a variable interest rate is better because you will get a lower interest rate at the beginning when you owe a lot of money on the property, so you pay less in interest. The rate will increase over time, but the amount owed on the property will decrease, so less will be paid on interest. It depends on the market, but generally variable interest rates can be good if you think the interest rates will stay roughly the same over time.

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  6 років тому +1

      You'll likely end up paying even more during the remaining 20-23 years as the interest rate increases annually!

  • @paulp1554
    @paulp1554 4 роки тому

    short and to the point, thank you, Graham

  • @sophieartmusic
    @sophieartmusic 5 років тому

    I turned down 3 tenant applications because only one spouse was either working or both spouses were working part time or just started new jobs... better no tenants than “bad” tenants

  • @lifeisgood070
    @lifeisgood070 6 років тому

    Should do a video on how you avoid bad tenates. Like what you do on the lease side. Not everyone can give a lawyer 10k to look over papers or draft something. Most rely on free to low-cost legal websites.

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  6 років тому

      I already did! ua-cam.com/video/hS8lIrzEwv0/v-deo.html

  • @LordBlackNephew
    @LordBlackNephew 5 років тому +1

    Graham, hands down you are the best out when it comes to investing, just to many commercials plugs, I know you did a review on roofstock, but dont they prevent most of what you mention in this video?

  • @Maskerada-k9g
    @Maskerada-k9g 5 років тому

    Can you do a video on how to properly evaluate a property and calculate all the numbers?

  • @solascriptura-e7t
    @solascriptura-e7t 5 років тому +1

    (Hopefully) I will be purchasing my first property, within the next 1 1/2 - 3 months. Thank you Graham, for these bullet points.

  • @toprock6058
    @toprock6058 6 років тому

    I like your videos. I've been really interested in real estate and renting homes and apartments. This video will help a lot more for first time investing. I've been subscribed for a few months now. Keep it up

  • @izzyfluent
    @izzyfluent 5 років тому +1

    You should do a video on section 8, how we can use our property for section 8 tenants 🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @shawnbutts2403
    @shawnbutts2403 5 років тому +2

    Man! This guy’s serves 🔥 with good practical advice.

  • @joro8604
    @joro8604 6 років тому

    Great video. The transcriptions are a bonus.

  • @tazyboy28
    @tazyboy28 6 років тому

    So teue, can you do a video on plugging in the numbers for a rental income and calculating cash flow to payments you have to make on it. When you calculate the payments do the minimum amount with just mortgage and utilities and then the max which is the mortgage, the utilities, the home warranty, the liability coverage, the monthly pest control, the LLC payments, the rental license etc etc...

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  6 років тому

      Sure, I'll definitely make a cashflow video.

  • @sebano8418
    @sebano8418 4 роки тому

    i just realised i wasnt subscribed and i have been watching you for a long time

  • @hbarudi
    @hbarudi 5 років тому

    Another comment: when it comes to properties, first of all a house is usually a place for a few people or family to live in or even a single person. It is not supposed to be a money making business. But now that housing is becoming a money making business, if you want to make money off a home, first of all check the house to make sure that it is in good condition before signing out a mortgage loan on it. Otherwise, those repairs are going to cost a lot. When it comes to tenants, the credit score is unreliable. You need to make sure that they are not faking it when they meet you especially if you want to rent out a home and make sure that you won't run into issues on it.

  • @JulianCarr24
    @JulianCarr24 6 років тому

    Graham, can you do a video on how to evaluate how much a property will rent for before buying it?

  • @skylinec83
    @skylinec83 6 років тому

    Great going back to your core. Nice advice.

  • @waynemiller6070
    @waynemiller6070 4 роки тому

    Good advice Graham!
    Thanks.

  • @Ensambleserrano
    @Ensambleserrano 5 років тому

    Time 10:20 is so true I lost with to tenants the 1st I did not do research and had empathy to the Lady who wanted to rent, and she started selling beer and had a Hore house took me 4 months to get them out and destroyed my property, then the next year I did do research, but when I wanted to live in my own property I had to pay him out all the rent he gave and got greedy and wanted triple amount but rent control gave him a limit of 15,900. Dls even thou they knew he was taking advantage. What a double nightmare