RERL-1486-Bundle Select
It’s an exciting day here at RERL as we finally launch something Joe has been working on for the last year and an half. Bundle Select is finally here! As part of our ribbon cutting ceremony Joe will take us through a journey of the background and creation of Bundle Select and reasons why we made this happen as well. Specific topics include: Research and disruption -What Bundle Select prioritizes that its competitors doesn’t Assembling…
RERL-1485-Starting Something In Silicon Valley –Part VI
We’ve stressed before that buying or selling a home can be quite emotional and the same holds true when it comes to raising money for a new venture. Whether that money comes from borrowing against your property or bringing in investors, you are going to need the proper documentation to avoid disaster. After all, nobody wants to have that conversation with investors mom and dad should things get hairy. Today Joe talks with Jack Russo…
RERL-1484-Buyer & Seller Concerns In Today’s Market
Today’s market could be described with phrases such as “straight up crazy” or “completely insane”. Whatever you want to call it the market is causing both buyers and sellers to opt out of or amend contracts. Sellers often feel they can find a more attractive offer and buyers are making offers on homes out of obligation. Today Joe chats with Ventura Rossi attorney, Dean Rossi, about legal concerns in current market conditions. Specific topics include: Prevention…
Figuring Out Cryptocurrency. Where Does It Fit In Your Real Estate Plan?
Here at RERL we like to think of ourselves as more than just a real estate podcast, we really do try to educate our listeners about everything tied to their real estate. Historically speaking, self-directed retirement accounts have been used for some type of real estate investment and the increasing demand for cryptocurrency retirement accounts has become a topic we needed to talk about. Today Joe learns about cryptocurrency taxation and free tax cryptocurrency investing…
Starting Something in the Silicon Valley with Jack Russo –Part V
There’s a lot going on in Silicon Valley and we just couldn’t wait to bring Jack Russo back into the studio. Entrepreneurs starting something today want something that looks real straight from the very beginning; which means making a choice about a business entity. There are many to choose from and many ways to make a mistake. Today Joe and Jack discuss the pros and cons of an entity. Specific topics include: Sole proprietors vs….
The Legal Side of Renting Out Your Home
Bay Area residents are sitting on a ton of equity and it’s a good problem to have. The major drawback to all this equity boils down to capital gains taxes that keep long time residents in their homes or renting out creating a housing shortage. In studio with Joe today is real estate attorney and broker David Robertson of Silicon Valley Property Management Group to educate us on the market and renting out your home….
Starting Something In Silicon Valley –Part IV
In the previous three shows Jack Russo proved to Joe that coming up with a solid idea can be harder than it seems. Could the next step prove to be even more difficult? Domain names, apps and websites are all parts of building new value that focuses your idea. Specific topics include: Registering trademarks, patents and industrial design rights Building a prototype How ideas fit in today’s economy Valuations and investors Venture capitalists and venture…
Competition With Real Estate Companies In Southern California Is Heating Up; Is Northern California Next?
Between mergers, acquisitions, buy outs and recruiting, real estate companies in the southern end of California are getting aggressive. Real estate companies are fighting for a market share which at the same time is diminishing since inventory refuses to tick up. This might be everyday news down in Los Angeles, but if you head up north companies might be drawing some worrying parallels. Today Joe looks at the fight for real estate down south and…
Competition With Real Estate Companies In Southern California Is Heating Up; Is Northern California Next?
Between mergers, acquisitions, buy outs and recruiting, real estate companies in the southern end of California are getting aggressive. Real estate companies are fighting for a market share which at the same time is diminishing since inventory refuses to tick up. This might be everyday news down in Los Angeles, but if you head up north companies might be drawing some worrying parallels. Today Joe looks at the fight for real estate down south and…
How Much Do You Need To Buy A Home In The Bay Area?
The Bay Area is an expensive place to live. No headlines are needed for that statement. Today Joe finds out just how expensive we are when he checks out the 7 most expensive places to purchase a home throughout the United States. Numbers should never scare us though because there are always ways to live in the area you want if you’ve got a plan. Also in today’s show Joe will share several options that…