CW 602 - Dr. Andrew Schiller - CEO of NeighborhoodScout, Location Inc.

NeighborhoodScout is an online data tool you can use to make real estate evaluations a breeze. Simple searches serve up quality information. The information is used by government agencies, real estate investors and individuals alike. Today’s guest, Dr. Andrew Schiller, the creator of the site, has a Ph.D. in geography, focusing in sustainable development.   Key Takeaways:   Jason’s Editorial: [1:43] Jeff uses Voxer to ask Jason about startup costs [7:09] General observations from the IMM conference in Scottsdale, AZ [9:04] Embrace the fragmentation, 11K homes are owned by investors with less than 5 properties [10:50] REITs is just not profitable, say some [12:45] Meet the Masters of Income Property in January [13:20] The Venture Alliance Mastermind trip to Dubai   Dr. Andrew Schiller Guest Interview: [14:48] A Ph.D. in geography, using data for sustainable development [17:29] Predicting crime risk at the individual address level [17:49] Labeling real estate based on financial predictors [18:50] Neighborhoodscout serves over 1 million people a month [20:53] Analysing the raw data for vacancy rates and trends [25:55] What should an investor be looking for when using NeighborhoodScout [27:28] Communities with good schools maintain their value during tough times [31:33] Other factors to consider when investing in income property [34:29] The tipping point for stable rentals [36:35] Why on earth would students take on 4 times the debt than their first job would pay? [39:09] Our information on crime is very telling, Oakland, CA is the most expensive dangerous city [42:58] Derby Street in Berkeley, CA, why is the crime so high? [44:10] Inexpensive and safe places are available in the U.S. [47:20] The perfect place for Jason to live [49:10] How to use a subscription to the website [50:01] The Federal Reserve and HUD use NeighborhoodScout for tax credit info [52:43] Meritocracy   Mentions: Voxer - Find Jason at jhart88 JasonHartman.com REITs Venture Alliance Mastermind NeighborhoodScout Location Inc NEA