EP249: The 4 Phases of the Real Estate Cycle (and How To Position Yourself To Take Advantage)

Alex shares why he is building up his cash reserves and getting smarter with his money. As everyone knows, real estate has cycles and the last thing you want to do is be thrown in with the sharks when the market turns.   Key Takeaways: Where are we in the real estate cycle right now? Don't try to time the market. Get smart with your cash and build up reserves, so that you don't get hurt when the market turns. The market will correct itself, it's just a matter of 'when.' Always build relationships with lenders and potential JV partners. Know your market and be careful with the types of rehabs you're getting into. Make sure you're paying yourself first. Amazon keeps 3% of their market cap in cash reserves. NVR Inc. keeps about 20% of their worth in cash. If you have a risky business model, you should have more cash reserves on hand. Mentioned in This Episode: Feel free to connect with Alex about doing a JV! Email him at [email protected] Check out the Holiday Mastermind (in Bimini) Video Trailer Here. To apply for our next Holiday Mastermind in (Exotic Location TBD), please go here: Flipempire.com/holidaymastermind Interested in joining Alex's team as an Acquisitions Specialist (outside sales)? Apply Here Book Recommendation  Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine, by Mike Michalowicz Tweetables: "It's very difficult to try and time the market." "History is a predictor of what's to come to the future." "If you guys have a lot of cash tied up in fix-and-flips… be careful." Ask Alex A Question: Have a question you want featured on an upcoming Flip Empire Show? Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We've made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer it personally! Did you get your FREE Online Course? Text the word EMPIRE to 67076, and we'll send you a link to get instant access to the "5 Ways To Scale Your Real Estate Wholesaling Business To Six Figures (In 6 Months Or Less)" video module training course. Subscribe To The Flip Empire Show, and Leave a Rating & Review!