CW 732 Michael Thomsett - Real Estate Market Valuation and Analysis & The Landlord's Financial Tool Kit

Jason's guest, Michael Thomsett has over 35-years as an Accountant and is an investor in the most tax-favored asset class in the U.S., income properties. Mr. Thomsett has written over 90 books. His book, The Landlord's Financial Toolkit will soon be printed as a second edition and re-named The Real Estate Investor's Financial Toolkit. During today's episode, he shares ten principles of real estate evaluations and unpacks each principle, so even those with a limited understanding of income property investing can follow along.     Key Takeaways: [1:29] Segmenting the real estate market is rarely done properly. [3:28] Make it a goal to live in a no income tax state as a wealth creation strategy. [6:44] Information on the next Meet the Masters, Hartman Education Special Bundles and available properties. Michael Thomsett Guest Interview: [11:46] The 9/10 Principles of Real Estate Evaluation. [12:54] Defining the Principles of Progression and Regression.   [14:09] The Principle of Conformity is keeping the features of a property in line with others in the area. [15:11] The Principle of Substitution relates to the condition of the property. [15:45] The Principle of Change applies to the economy, demographics, employment, and other "fact of life" incidents. [16:46] The Evaluation Principle of anticipation is when expectations about future events affect the market value. [20:24] The Contribution Principle - If the improvement is worth more than the cost to make it. [21:46] Plottage or Growth Management should be consistent use of the surrounding lands. [24:26] Highest and Best Use - Real Estate evaluations are best when land is utilized in the best possible way. [26:13] The Competition Principle states an opportunity for a profitable investment leads to competition.   [31:47] All the necessary tools for landlords are included in the second edition of Michael Thomsett's book.   Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Hartman Education Thomsett Publishing