Foreclosure Academy

9+ hours of real estate investing education (an Emazed exclusive!)

Real Estate Foreclosure Course

Learn from over 9 hours of instructional video courses taught by Emazed Founder Brian Iacaponi, MBA (89 lessons in 16 chapters)

Introduction: Welcome to Real Estate Foreclosure Mastery! (26m)

  • Welcome to Real Estate Foreclosure Mastery! (19:46)
  • What is a Real Estate Foreclosure? (3:30)
  • The Legal Stuff: Course Disclaimer (2:27)

    • Module 1: The Basics of Real Estate Foreclosures (26m)

  • Why Consider a Real Estate Foreclosure? (7:44)
  • The Pros and Cons of Buying a Foreclosure (3:50)
  • The Foreclosure Process & Average Timelines (3:51)
  • Types of Foreclosures: Judicial, Non-Judicial, Short Sale, & More (4:42)
  • How to Find Foreclosures for Purchase (5:31)

    • Module 2: Researching a Foreclosure (24m)

  • How to Research Properties and Property Titles (7:38)
  • Checking Nearby Sales: How to Perform a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) (6:40)
  • Neighborhood Research: Understanding Local Amenities (4:12)
  • The Importance of a Title Search and Property Inspections (5:46)

    • Module 3: Property Due Diligence (39m)

  • How to Inspect a Property (9:32)
  • ​Evaluating the Property Condition Prior to Auction (4:13)
  • How to Estimate Repairs and Renovation Costs (3:19)
  • Evaluating Potential Resale Value (5:47)
  • Environmental Assessments and Hazardous Materials Checks (6:16)
  • ​Assessing Legal and Title Issues (3:13)
  • ​Surveying and Property Boundary Verification (6:56)

    • Module 4: Real Estate Investment Analysis (Know Your Indicators) (34m)

  • Fundamentals of Investment Analysis for Real Estate (6:24)
  • Cash Flow Analysis: Calculating Cash-on-Cash (CoC) Return and Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) (5:43)
  • Understanding Return on Investment (ROI) Metrics (5:48)
  • ​Evaluating Investment Property Performance through Financial Analysis (4:59)
  • ​Example 1: Potentially Good Option (4:21)
  • ​Example 1: Potentially Bad Option (6:19)

    • Module 5: Foreclosure Financing (47m)

  • Legal Documents and Paperwork Involved in Buying a Foreclosure (11:44)
  • Tips for Bidding at a Foreclosure Auction (5:57)
  • How to Obtain Financing for a Foreclosure Purchase (15:35)
  • Types of Financing Available for Foreclosures (13:23)

    • Module 6: The Offer, Deal Structuring, and Closing (42m)

  • Making Your Offer (6:35)
  • ​Negotiation Tactics Introduction (6:53)
  • Negotiating with a Lender in Particular (3:19)
  • Advanced Negotiation Techniques for Real Estate Transactions (4:54)
  • Creative Financing and Terms (3:48)
  • ​Building Win-Win Solutions in Real Estate Deals (4:54)
  • Overcoming Objections and Closing Difficult Deals (6:40)
  • Closing the Deal and Taking Possession (5:02)

    • Module 7: Risk Management, Ethics, and Legal Considerations (1.2h)

  • The Importance of Real Estate Attorneys, Financial Advisors, and Accountants (5:23)
  • Understanding Real Estate Contracts and Legal Obligations (11:42)
  • Writing Effective Purchase Agreements and Lease Contracts (7:43)
  • ​Handling Disputes and Resolving Legal Issues (6:44)
  • Understanding Legal Requirements and Obligations as a Real Estate Investor (8:59)
  • Understanding Legal Requirements and Obligations as a Homeowner (9:58)
  • ​Insurance Considerations for Foreclosure Investments (5:52)
  • Compliance with Local Regulations and Zoning Laws (3:13)
  • Ethics in Real Estate Investing: Code of Conduct and Professional Standards (2:30)
  • Legal Compliance and Avoiding Common Pitfalls (2:15)
  • ​Fair Housing Laws and Non-Discriminatory Practices (7:05)

    • Module 8: Turning a Foreclosure into an Income Property (49m)

  • Managing and Maintaining an Income Property (15:19)
  • ​Income Property Apps, Tools, and Websites (3:08)
  • ​Finding and Screening Tenants (10:45)
  • ​Determining Rents and Managing Leases (3:16)
  • ​Tenant Relations and Conflict Resolution (3:41)
  • Lease Agreements and Legal Documentation (3:16)
  • Contingency Expenses and Funds (2:38)
  • ​Fix and Flip Strategy: Renovating and Selling Foreclosures (3:52)
  • Wholesaling Foreclosures: Finding and Assigning Deals (3:09)

    • Module 9: Scaling Your Real Estate Business (24m)

  • Strategies for Scaling Your Real Estate Investment Portfolio (19:15)
  • Building a Team: Working with REALTORS, Contractors, and Property Managers (4:24)

    • Module 10: Advanced Real Estate Investing Techniques (45m)

  • 1031 Exchanges and Tax-Deferred Investing (9:56)
  • ​Creative Financing Strategies for Foreclosure Properties (1:17)
  • ​Real Estate Syndication and Joint Ventures (9:33)
  • ​Commercial Real Estate Investing (6:59)
  • ​The Power of Real Estate Investments and Tax Planning (5:48)
  • Real Estate Investing as a Retirement Strategy (2:36)
  • ​Self-Directed IRAs and Solo 401(k) Plans (4:14)
  • ​Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Real Estate Funds (4:30)

    • Module 11: Real Estate Investment Portfolio Management (11m)

  • Portfolio Diversification and Asset Allocation (5:32)
  • Evaluating Investment Performance and Making Adjustments (2:47)
  • ​Exiting Real Estate Investments (2:32)

    • Module 12: Real Estate Networking and Key Relationship Building (15m)

  • Importance of Networking in Real Estate Investing (2:31)
  • Building Relationships with Real Estate Professionals and Industry Experts (5:26)
  • Leveraging Social Media and Online Platforms for Networking (3:57)
  • Attending Real Estate Events and Conferences (3:29)

    • Module 13: International Real Estate Investing (11m)

  • Exploring Opportunities and Considerations Investing Outside America (6:39)
  • Understanding Foreign Property Markets and Regulations (4:09)
  • ​Managing Cross-Border Real Estate Transaction Risks (2:38)
  • Working with International Real Estate Agents and Professionals (3:29)

    • Module 14: Mindset, Mantra, and Motive (19m)

  • Introduction to Mindset (7:42)
  • ​Developing a Growth Mindset (3:49)
  • Unleashing the Power of Mantras (2:05)
  • ​Understanding the Motive-Mindset Connection (5:05)

    • Module 15: AI/ChatGPT - The Impact to Real Estate Investing (18m)

  • What are AI and ChatGPT? (8:35)
  • ​Understanding the Basics: Prompts and More (3:07)
  • ​AI's Impact on Real Estate Investing (5:50)

    • Module 16: 1-on-1 Coaching with Brian and Additional Resources (9m)

  • Terminology (2:44)
  • ​Worksheets and Calculators (1:00)
  • Recommended Reading (1:43)
  • ​1-on-1 Coaching with Brian (3:53)