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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Ken,

It depends on the Investor.  For the type of investor we worked with, they had a formula to which we adhered and used when presenting a property. A

Oct 31, 2018 01:32 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Lots of good comments here.  Like beauty, it may be in the eye of the beholder.  So many considerations and variables. 

Oct 31, 2018 05:57 PM
Rainmaker
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

The right home, in the right condition, for the right price.

Oct 31, 2018 04:04 PM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I would have to take the word "Grade" out Ken Jones . All Real Estate is Investment Real Estate, just some are bad investments.

Oct 31, 2018 01:33 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I would think that all property could be 'graded' with regards to the investment value.

I'll listen to your podcast later, Ken.

Oct 31, 2018 07:21 PM
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The Villages Realty
The Villages Realty - San Jose, CA
"Our Performance Will Move You!"

Investment grade to me,, is all about income potential.

Oct 31, 2018 05:41 PM
Rainmaker
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Investment grade, in my opinion, would be property that at least pays for itself....

Oct 31, 2018 03:38 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I don't think that terminology expresses value properly.

Oct 31, 2018 02:53 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Every investor has his own definition of investment grade because their bottom lines are different.

Oct 31, 2018 02:21 PM
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Joyce Marsh
Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes

I’ll check it out 

Oct 31, 2018 02:16 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Going over there now, BBL.

Oct 31, 2018 01:51 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

The price is right and the numbers work.

Oct 31, 2018 01:46 PM
Rainmaker
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

A standard for investing tied into risk, liquidity and return dynamics

Oct 31, 2018 01:27 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I know it well as i invest it in often. That is what teh average person can not get a mortgage to buy. That is cash only, as is and quick sale. I love half price

Nov 01, 2018 05:12 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Produces a return acceptable to the investor!

Nov 01, 2018 05:04 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

not a term I use 

Nov 01, 2018 04:19 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you.

Nov 01, 2018 03:24 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I like to double my money, we have a few spreadsheets to analize each investment to see if they fit our objectives.

Nov 01, 2018 12:31 AM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Ok.

Oct 31, 2018 11:36 PM
Rainmaker
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Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

Strange term I have not really heard used. I'd imagine it involves an investment that makes money and is worth investing in. 

Oct 31, 2018 10:10 PM
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Thank you, Ken, will look and hear your charming voice again. 

Oct 31, 2018 08:47 PM
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Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

Hello Ken, you have a great talk show. 

Oct 31, 2018 08:09 PM
Rainmaker
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Interesting Ken

Nov 05, 2018 04:30 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

It is all up to the investor.

Nov 04, 2018 07:15 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

That really depends on the buyers intent on flipping or renting or...

Nov 02, 2018 07:39 PM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

An investment property needs to pay for itself now and over time.  A home needs to fulfill the family's needs and also be a sound investment.

Nov 01, 2018 01:35 PM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Thanks.

Nov 01, 2018 07:41 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I have not used that term but it brings to mind, good cash flow, growing equity and a pretty sure investment for the long term.

Nov 01, 2018 06:57 AM