Learn how to invest in various types of residential real estate projects, including new construction, fix-and-flips, long-term rentals, and Airbnbs. There's no need for prior knowledge; we're here to teach you the real estate game from the ground up. By listening to this podcast, you can save yourself from unnecessary mistakes and stress that come from a lack of knowledge. You'll learn the ins-and-outs of real estate investing, even if you're starting from ground zero.
Throughout the show, we will bring in licensed professionals (general contractors, realtors, architects, etc.) to learn specific tips and tricks that will save you money and raise your profit on every project.
This podcast is run by Ernest and Anthony Aguilar, a father-and-son duo. With 20+ years of residential real estate experience, they will be teaching you the ins-and-outs of real estate investing so that you can build your real estate portfolio from the ground up. We'll be teaching simple and complex concepts, all in an easy-to-understand manner.
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Builder Sentiment, March Home Builder Survey - Increasing Land Acquisition, Cancellation Rates Dropping Off
In this episode, we discuss home developer sentiment using findings from John Burns' Home Builder Survey released on March 6th, 2023.
This survey consists of interviews of 300+ housing executives responsible for building 2,800+ housing communities in over 90 US metros.
Summary: From a down sentiment in Q4 of 2022 and January 2023, February boosted builder sentiment, pushing cancellation rates down and land acquisition efforts back up.
Important findings include:
Large builders focusing on entry-level communities rather than move-up
Project cancellation rates reducing back to normal in most areas.
Builders reviving their land acquisition efforts in Q1 of 2023
Sales have slowed down, but are still remaining strong.
Large builders look like they'll continue to build large housing communities.
26 Feb 2023
Fed Rate Hikes, Mortgage Buydowns, Affordability, and Inflation - February US Housing Market Update
In this episode, Anthony Aguilar discusses the US Economy and Real Estate Market as of February 16th, 2023, including topics revolving:
Fed Rate Hikes
Mortgage Buydowns
2023 and 2024 single-family home price predictions
Housing Affordability
US Economy (jobs, wages, inflation)
Enjoy the episode.
20 Feb 2023
San Antonio - Real Estate Market Update - January 2023
This episode discusses the good, bad, and ugly of the real estate market in San Antonio, Texas.
Using the most recent statistics (January 31st, 2023) from the San Antonio Board of Realtors, Anthony Aguilar shares important information regarding the existing and new construction real estate market, including total sales, days on market, and rental rates.
Understanding the current state of a real estate market is crucial when investing because you'll be able to make informed investment decisions with correct due diligence numbers.
Enjoy the episode.
23 Jun 2022
How to Invest in New Construction - STEP-BY-STEP
In this episode, Ernest Aguilar and Anthony Aguilar discuss how to successfully invest in residential new construction.
This is a 1-hour long episode with TONS of information, so make sure to get your pen and paper ready.
We tell you exactly how to invest in new construction, from A to Z.
This includes:
Finding off-market lots
Completing due diligence
Finding a great general contractor (and how to pay them!)
Getting bids from contractors
Planning & Permitting (surveys, zoning, replat)
Construction Loans and how they work
Architecture & Engineering
The steps of the build phase
How to buy material and leverage your draws
Refinancing in today's current market
... AND MORE!
22 Mar 2022
Bouncing Back: Bankruptcy to Multi-Millionaire with David Franco
Today, we talk with David Franco, a man who's experienced first-hand the ups-and-downs of the real estate market. After the 2007-2008 market crash, David Franco relied on a good mindset, personal development, and a solid proximity to bounce back back from bankruptcy and reach numerous achievements in the real estate space.
Some of David Franco's accomplishments include:
100+ Flipped Properties
Multiple apartment flips & BRRRs (Buy-Rehab-Rent-Refinance-Repeat)
Selling 50+ homes / year as a realtor
Featured on Wall Street Journal for house flipping
In this episode, we discuss:
The 2007-2008 Market Crash
Mitigating Risk
Having the right mindset and proximity for success
Single-Family vs Multi-Family Investing
Advice for Beginning Investors
Passive Income vs Earned Income
Common Investor Mistakes
Stay tuned.
You can find David Franco on Instagram @davidrhinafranco
3 Mar 2022
Analyzing Real Estate Markets
In this episode, we discuss specific statistics and signs to look at when analyzing a real estate market, including:
Population Growth
Employment Growth
Affordability
Housing Inventory
We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of in-state and out-of-state investing, and how you can use the market you live in to give you creative ideas for the market that you want to invest in.
Throughout the episode, we use San Antonio, TX (where we invest) as an example of how to choose a real estate market.
Speakers: Anthony Aguilar & Ernest Aguilar
10 Feb 2022
Introducing the Ground Up Developers
Today, we're introducing ourselves and what this podcast is about. We are a father-son duo who invests in residential real estate. Our team has had 20+ years of experience in real estate. We've completed various types of projects, including new construction, rehabs, long-term rentals, and Airbnbs. Our portfolio has grown significantly, and we're here to teach you how to do the same. There's no need for prior knowledge; we're here to teach you the real estate game from the ground up.
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