Navigating Real Estate Investment Opportunities with Andrew Augustyniak

In this episode of The AZREIA Show, host Marcus Maloney and executive director Mike Del Prete welcome Andrew Augustyniak from Neighborhood Loans. Andrew discusses his journey in the lending industry, highlighting the shift from an easy market to one that requires genuine effort and hard work. The conversation covers a variety of topics including the challenges and opportunities in the current real estate lending landscape, the importance of taking risks, and the benefits of real estate investment. Andrew also shares insights on investment strategies such as assuming VA loans and leveraging AI HELOCs. Listeners are encouraged to reach out to Andrew for personalized advice and to take proactive steps in their investing journey. Key Takeaways: 01:36 Introducing Andrew Augustyniak from Neighborhood Loans 02:18 The Real Estate Market's Evolution 04:39 Navigating the Lending Landscape 08:18 Investor Strategies and Opportunities 13:21 Innovative Lending Solutions 22:59 Advice for New Investors 36:20 Understanding the Importance of Knowing Your Numbers 37:10 The Fear and Regret in Real Estate Investing 38:51 Building Wealth Through Real Estate 39:51 The Journey of Real Estate Investment 41:57 Overcoming Fear and Taking Risks 56:39 The Concept of Assumable Loans 01:04:12 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways Connect with Andrew Augustyniak https://www.instagram.com/andrewaugustyniak/ ---- The Arizona Real Estate Investors Association provides its members the education, market information, support, and networking opportunities that will further the member’s ability to successfully invest in Real Estate. Join AZREIA here. Is a Career in Real Estate Right For You? Take AZREIA's Real Estate Investing Entrepreneurial Self-Assessment at  👉 https://azreia.org/entrepreneurial-self-assessment Azreia Real Estate Investing Entrepreneurial Self Assessment Who is it for? ☑️ Anyone who wants to know if Real Estate Investing is right for them BEFORE spending time or money on education and training. ☑️ Everyone new to Real Estate Investing Our Entrepreneurial Self Assessment is designed for you to understand if Real Estate Investing is right for you and if so, you are best suited for active or passive investing. AZREIA membership is a community consisting of independent real estate investors who invest in:  🏡 SINGLE FAMILY 🏙 SMALL MULTI-FAMILY 🏡WHOLESALERS ✍️ NOTES Educational opportunities are plentiful and delivered through AZREIA’s own education program and in collaboration with outside education providers. 🎓AZREIA’s Core Education Classes are specifically designed for new investors to develop their critical skills quickly and effectively. 🎓Our strategy classes are provided through AZREIA and others and deliver an advanced level of knowledge. Join the Deal Finders Club here Deal Finders Club is a thriving real estate community "Where Deals Get Done", we train community members on these core skills...Marketing, Sales, Negotiations, Comping, Writing Offers, Locking Up Contracts, and so much more. Discover:  https://ebooks.azreia.org/library https://ebooks.azreia.org/ideal https://ebooks.azreia.org/fix_and_flipping https://ebooks.azreia.org/note_investing https://ebooks.azreia.org/landlording https://ebooks.azreia.org/wholesaling_real_estate https://ebooks.azreia.org/property_scouting https://ebooks.azreia.org/house_hacking Join our conversation at: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/azreia Twitter: https://twitter.com/azreia?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arizona_reia/ Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3vKMnrR Website: https://azreia.org/