Theresa Bradley-Banta
Founder + CEO
Theresa Bradley-Banta writes, speaks and mentors on investing in multifamily real estate while avoiding the pitfalls that plague many investors.
She is an active real estate investor and experienced asset manager and owner-operator of single-family rentals, multifamily properties and international single-family development projects from $50K to greater than $9M. She is a consultant to clients with an aggregate portfolio value in excess of $150M.
Theresa is a 2017 PropTech Top 100 Influencer and winner of 14 American and International real estate awards for her website and real estate investing programs.
New to real estate investing? New to our website? Step on in. Ready to invest in multifamily properties and enjoy a new source of income? You’re in the right place! Our aim is to teach you how to succeed in the world of multifamily real estate investing while avoiding the common pitfalls of first-time property ownership.
Real Estate Market Research Checklist
You’ll never look at a real estate market the same way again! The attached checklist gives you a list of the criteria to apply to each real estate market you study.
Multifamily Investing Checklist
The attached Multifamily Investing Checklist gives you a list of the criteria to check off as you investigate a potential multifamily investment acquisition.
Multifamily Property Operations Checklist
Smart multifamily real estate investors know apartment building operations inside and out—it’s the only way to stay on top of what your team is doing, or not doing.
Investing in Apartment Buildings
More than 15 links to free local apartment market data; free apartment industry and commercial real estate investing magazines; and resources for investigating rental markets.
National Apartment Market Reports
Three great multifamily investing resources to help you find the best cities to buy apartment buildings.
Free Multifamily Investing Documents
You’ll find a Due Diligence Checklist; Sample Property Management Agreement; Sample Letter of Intent (LOI); Broker and Property Manager Interview Questions, and much more!
Our Books
GET STARTED:
Can You Really Invest in Real Estate With No Money Down?
How to Not Look Like a Tire Kicking Newbie Real Estate Investor
Real Estate Investing As a Hobby? I’m Kidding, Right?
5 Biggest (And Costly) Mistakes Real Estate Investors Make
Be Smart About Hot New Trends in Real Estate Investing
How To Get Started Investing In Apartment Buildings
Should You Be an Active or Passive Real Estate Investor?
How Much of Your Portfolio Should Be in Real Estate?
How to Carve Out Time for Your Real Estate Investment Business
Free Apartment Market Investing Resources
5 Tips to Get You Started Investing in Multifamily Real Estate
New Year’s Real Estate Investing Resolutions
Money Rules For Real Estate Investing
Ilyce Glink Interviews Theresa Bradley-Banta on Real Estate Investing
A Simple Step Towards Owning Multifamily Properties
Real Estate Investment Tips from an American Business Awards Winner
YOUR INVESTMENT STRATEGY:
Strategy vs. Tactics in Real Estate Investing
9 Real Estate Investment Decisions That Will Help You Sleep At Night
5 Big Multifamily Deal Analysis Mistakes to Avoid
How to Succeed As a Multifamily Investor
Questions You Should Ask About Your Multifamily Investment Strategies
Top Tips for Real Estate Investing
Real Estate Investors – Look Beyond the Quick Buck
When Is a Good Time to Invest in Apartment Buildings?
The Art of Creativity in Business
6 Habits of Successful Real Estate Investors
10 Things You Should Look for When Buying an Apartment Building
Setting Business Goals You Can Achieve
BOOK EXCERPT: Invest In Apartment Buildings: Profit Without The Pitfalls
MARKETING & LEASING:
How to Attract and Keep Happy Residents
5 Extraordinary Ways to Market and Lease Apartments
Why I Never Use a “No Vacancy” Sign
14 Points That Must Be In Your Apartment Building Leasing and Marketing Plan
Seven Excellent Tenant Screening Questions
Multifamily Tenant Retention Strategies
How to Study Your Rental Market and Outperform Your Competition
REAL ESTATE MARKET RESEARCH:
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT:
Early Warning Signs Your Property Manager Has Lost Control
Lead Your Multifamily Property Manager – Starting the Day You Close
How To Manage Your Multifamily Property Manager
Hiring and Managing a Multifamily On-site Property Manager
Interview Questions for Hiring a Multifamily Property Manager [Book Resources]
BUILD YOUR TEAM:
30 Extraordinary Ways to Inspire Yourself and Your Team
The Best Way to Build Your Multifamily Real Estate Investing Team
Should You Hire a Commercial Broker When Buying Apartment Buildings?
Questions to Ask Your Commercial Real Estate Broker [Book Resources]
How to Hire Multifamily Property Contractors
8 Secrets To Delegating Tasks and Empowering Your Team
Hiring a Multifamily Investing Mentor or Consultant – The Pros and Cons
23 Extraordinary Questions to Ask Your Mentor
Multifamily Team Member Checklist [Book Resources]
WORK WITH PARTNERS:
DUE DILIGENCE:
Multifamily Investing Checklist
One Thing Every Multifamily Real Estate Investor Should Know
7 Property Inspection Tips for Purchasing an Apartment Complex
How to Prepare for the Multifamily Loan Application Process
Multifamily Property Owners – Don’t Skip the Inspections!
Apartment Building Due Diligence Checklist and Documents Requested By a Buyer [Book Resources]
5 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Multifamily Real Estate Investing
DEAL ANALYSIS:
SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATION:
PROPERTY OPERATIONS:
Reduce Multifamily Operating Costs With Green Strategies
Multifamily Property Checklist: An Owner’s Guide for Operating Apartment Buildings
Creating an Annual Operating Budget for Your Multifamily Property
30+ Ways to Create Revenue in Your Multifamily Property
How to Take Over a Property With Tenants
How to Deal With Problem Tenants
What Are Typical Apartment Building Operating Expenses?
Stable Predictable Cash Flow: The Sirens’ Song to Investing in Multifamily Properties
Great Tips for a Multifamily Renovation Renovation Tips and Photos