On this episode, you will learn:

>> What you can expect for real estate as we get closer to elections
>> Which markets actually dropped OFF the American Improving Markets list
>> What are some of the improving markets
>> What are the lowest performing markets
>> Why the number of delinquencies has stabilized in many markets
>> Why some markets delinquencies have actually improved

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On this episode, Kathy explains why:

>> Interest rates will remain low
>> The US economy will grow by 2-3%
>> The number of first-time home buyers will increase
>> The stock market will hold steady
>> Oil prices will spike
>> Food costs will spike
>> Foreign investors will buy up more real estate
>> Rents will continue to rise
>> Apartments will be in demand
>> Home Construction will Increase

In Summary – things will look rosey in 2012 in preparation for elections.  Good economic news will fuel job growth, and more jobs will fuel home sales.  Expect price increases on housing (albeit quite small).  Jan-April of 2012 will be an optimum time to buy in order to avoid the buying frenzy expected in Spring and Summer.

Speak with a Real Wealth Network investment counselor for tips on the next hottest emerging markets or join us for one of our next property showcase events!

You can read Kathy’s blog post here for more about her Top 10 Predictions for Real Estate in 2012

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Then (as we have done for the past six years on the Real Wealth Show) Kathy interviews her husband, Rich Fettke, about the process he has used for the past 15 years with his coaching clients.

Before planning 2012, it’s important to take a good look at 2011.  What worked, what didn’t, what did you learn, and what can you differently in the new year?  Join Rich, as he walks us through this year-end completion process.  Then, he takes us through the process of creating a 2012 success plan.

Rich Fettke is a Master Certified business coach and the best-selling author of Extreme Success.  As of one the nation’s top coaches for the past 15 years, his work has been featured on every major TV network,USA Today, SF Chronicle and Entrepreneur Magazine.  Rich is also an active real estate investor and is director of business development at Real Wealth Network.

On this episode, you will learn:

>> Why it’s important to “close out” your year
>> What successes, wins and lessons you experienced in 2011
>> How to set a theme for 2012 that motivates and inspires you
>> How to create a strategic plan for focus and effectiveness this year
>> And a bunch of other big ideas!

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Then she goes over the steps that wise investors make at the end of each year.

On this episode, you will learn:

>> What real estate investors need to know about tax planning
>> Steps to take to organize and wrap up your yearly files
>> How to create more tax deductions
>> Ways to accelerate depreciation expenses

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Then she explains your options with tax planning.  Should you defer taxes through a 401k or choose a different option?  It really depends on your situation.

On this episode, you will learn:

>> How to investigate what you’re being told about tax planning
>> What you should know about the kids of Baby Boomers
>> What the doubling of student loan defaults means to your wealth
>> What options you have besides paying huge taxes or deferring taxes

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On this episode, we cover:

>> What is creating the boom with Texas real estate
>> Why Texas leads the nation in projected job growth
>> What the projected 1.6 million net new jobs will do for Texas landlords
>> How investors from around the country manage their Texas properties
>> What to look for when purchasing Texas investment properties

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On this episode, Kathy explains:

>> Why the boom in distressed sales is good for investors
>> How investors are helping rebuild and strengthen the real estate market
>> What real estate prices will do in 2012
>> When the peak in foreclosures will happen
>> How lending could get easier next year

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Then she explains the four market cycles (Boom, Bust, Recession and Recovery) and what they mean to real estate investors.

On this show you will learn:

>> How to know which market cycle we are in
>> What affects market cycles and how to predict them
>> Why real estate investors must understand market cycles
>> What the recent NAR report showing home sales up 13% really means
>> And several other insights and ideas for investors

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Bruce has been involved in over 2,000 real estate transactions as a buyer, seller, builder, and money partner. Renowned for his ability to forecast long-term real estate market trends and timing, the release of The California Comeback report in 1997 gained him much notoriety and its accuracy of the extensive report led many California investors to financial freedom. His January 2006 release, The California Crash, was an in-depth look into the California market correction and the statistics behind Bruce’s predictions. His last award-winning report from 2010, Tip of the Iceberg, Bruce dissected government intervention and how it would effect real estate professionals, the potential dangers of market manipulation, investment strategies by market price range, and micro insights into some of California’s most important markets.

On this show you will learn:

>> What is predicted for real estate in the coming months and years
>> Is now the time to buy and hold or to flip
>> What changes need to happen to see a boost in housing prices
>> Why contrarian investors are now coming into the market
>> Why so many international investors are buying in the U.S.
>> And many more insights and projections!

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Then she answers a question from a listener about investing in single family homes vs. an apartment building.

On this show you will learn:

>> Why Fiserv, financial analytics, predicts another drop in housing
>> How smart investors interpret that data
>> What regions are the biggest losers in housing values
>> What regions are (and will be) the biggest winners in housing values
>> When the housing market is projected to make its comeback and where
>> How to quit a dreadful 8-10 hour a day job through smart investing

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Then she interviews another successful investor from Atlanta, Georgia.    He has a masters degree in residential development, a commercial contractors license, and he has bought and sold hundreds of properties over the past six years.  So he brings a lot of good ideas and powerful insights to this interview.

He also explains what is driving the economy and the growth of Atlanta and how investors can profit through cash flow and future appreciation.

On this show you will learn:

>> How to know if you qualify to put only 10% down on a home
>> How the new government HARP program might be able to help you
>> Which data points to review before you invest
>> How to find the right deals in the right neighborhoods
>> Lots of powerful information about how to invest in Atlanta
>> How to avoid the mistakes investors make when investing in Atlanta

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Then she interviews an investor from Atlanta, Georgia that has over 27 years experience in the field.    He explains what is driving the economy and the growth of the area and how investors can profit through cash flow and future appreciation.

On this show you will learn:

>> Why housing starts jumped up 15% and what that means to investors
>> Why Forbes ranked Atlanta, Georgia as the #1 rental market in the U.S.
>> Why KPMG rated Atlanta as “the #1 least costly city for business”
>> Why CNN ranked Atlanta as “the 4th best city in America to invest in.”
>> Why Atlanta is expected to expand from 5.5 million to 7.2 million residents by 2020

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Then she interviews the stars of the new TV show Brothers on Call from the Do It Yourself Network.

The two brothers, Terry and Jon Wittmaack, have taken that little family business and transformed it into a full-blown home remodeling company that does more than 1,000 projects a year.  Brothers on Call gives homeowners and landlords useful home improvement tips.

On this show you will learn:

>> Why foreclosure activity has fallen and what that means to investors
>> Why nearly 1/3 of the 23 U.S. markets that are improving are in Texas
>> Why investors are interested in the current U.S. home ownership rate
>> How to save money and energy when improving your home and rental properties

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Kathy begins this show by going over the latest headline news in real estate and how it relates to property investing.

Then she and her co-host (and hubby) Rich Fettke, discuss this rental boom that’s going on in the U.S.  Why is it happening and how can you make the most of it.

If you’re looking to increase your monthly income and grow your wealth then you’ll love this episode of the Real Wealth Show.

On this show you will learn:

>> How home sale prices have experienced a four month run of gains
>> About fixed mortgage rates sinking to the lowest on record
>> How to decide if a rental market makes sense
>> Why now is a good time for investors to acquire rental properties
>> How to avoid the common mistakes investors are making in today’s market

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Then she interviews Drew DeMasters, author of Landlord Marketing Secrets on how succeed in the property rental business.  Drew combines his background as a marketing consultant and a landlord to help others succeed in the real estate game.

On this show you will learn:

>> How to be profitable in the rental business
>> How to market your properties correctly for maximum profits
>> How to manage a property yourself
>> How to manage a property manager
>> How to avoid the most common mistakes that many landlords make
>> Three important ways to protect yourself as a landlord
>> How to offer win-win solutions and cross sell to your tenants
>> How to improve loyalty with your tenants

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On this episode of the Real Wealth Show, Kathy reviews today’s top stories and explains what matters for real estate investing and what doesn’t.

How do these headlines affect you?

>> New surge in home sales
>> Home prices decline nationwide
>> When is a recovery is coming
>> Is now the time to invest in real estate?
>> What is going on with real estate in the U.S.

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Thomas is “the real deal” with years of experience and success — and he truly understand how to grow wealth in today’s real estate market.

You’ll learn:

>> His approach to being diversified within his market
>> Why Pittsburgh has been making the news as a hot investment market
>> What’s driving Pittsburgh’s economic growth and job growth
>> After the steel industry declined, what is driving Pittsburgh’s economy?
>> Why the Economist wrote that Pittsburgh is “recession proof”

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On this week’s show, Kathy interviews a father and son investing team from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Listen to their fascinating story and learn some powerful lessons from some guys that have built up a profitable portfolio and have helped others do the same.

You’ll learn:

>> Why Pittsburgh has become a strong market for cashflow properties
>> How to find duplexes that go for $51,000 and rent for $1,175!
>> What’s driving Pittsburgh’s economic growth and job growth
>> What’s bringing new people (think renters) to Pittsburgh
>> Why Forbes said it was one of the “Most Recession Proof Cities”
>> Why CNBC said Pittsburgh is the “#1 U.S. City to Buy Foreclosed Homes”

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On this show we take a look at what to do after you have developed your strategic real estate investing plan.  Because we’ve met lots of people that study investing, sign up for expensive courses, and they even clarify their goals for building wealth — but that’s it. They still have not taken action or invested in a single property.

We all know that ideas without action are useless.  So, on this week’s show, we look at taking action. How do you take the next step? How do you go from knowledge to action?

Some of the topics discussed:

>> What type of investments are available today?
>> What are the most common ways people get started?
>> Are single family homes your best starting point?
>> The upside and downside to apartments and multi-family properties
>> Flipping (foreclosures, auctions, reos)
>> Investing in Syndications / Group Investments
>> Private Money lending

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For the past eight years, Kathy Fettke and the Investment Counselors at Real Wealth Network have done hundreds of strategy sessions with RWN members purchasing their first or their 10th investment property.

On this week’s show, we will go through the basics of a strategy session so you can get a jump start on designing your own real estate investing plan.

Lean about:

>> What are the big questions you need to ask yourself
>> How do you know when to do more research
>> How do you know when it’s time to take action
>> Why your investing strategy might need to be different than you think
>> Ways to clarify how to make the most of the current market
>> And several other practical steps to help you build and preserve your wealth

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