Don Konipol

Don Konipol holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Michigan and a B.S. in Economics from the City University of New York. In 2002 he formed the Managed Mortgage Investment Fund LP as a high yield real estate mortgage fund, and serves in the capacity of General Partner. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of short term, high interest real estate mortgages secured by investment real estate. Upon receiving his MBA in 1975, Mr. Konipol went to work for Societe General De Survalliance S.A., Geneva, Switzerland in investment banking. He left in 1978 to come back to the United States and went to work as a commercial realtor for First Equity Company in Houston, Texas. In 1984 Don, formed the Investment Realty Group to purchase distressed real estate at auction. Don Konipol has successfully invested in numerous real estate deals, operating businesses, high yield commercial mortgages, and REITs. Currently, Don Konipol, invests his capital and client/investors capital in real estate, real estate debt and real estate securities.
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Why Most Real Estate Investors Fail
June 16, 2020
A. To Reach Their Goals. B. To Produce Adequate Returns for the Amount of Time and Money Invested 1. Concentration on Technique (Lease Option, Subject To, Foreclosure, etc.) Rather Than on Property Most investors new to real estate get mesmerized by a technique for acquiring control of real property and or a technique for turning …
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Private Mortgage Loans Provide a Short-Term Financing Alternative
June 16, 2020
Private mortgage loans are made by private lenders instead of traditional financing sources such as banks, lending institutions, or government agencies. They usually are short-term (6 months to 3 years) hard money or asset-based loans, and the decision to lend is based on the equity and value of the property being put up as collateral, …
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Passive Real Estate Investments
June 16, 2020
Many investors are turned off by real estate because they do not have the time or inclination to become landlords and property managers. Both of which are in fact, a career in themselves. If the investor is a rehabber or wholesaler, real estate becomes more of a business rather than an investment. Many successful real …
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Passive Real Estate Income Through High-Interest Trust Deeds
June 16, 2020
Your tired of hassling with tenants, contractors, leasing agents, brokers and attorneys. You have owned income producing property for the last 20 – 30 years, and you’re ready to leave behind the day to day problems and enjoy life. The kids are on their own and you want to travel at will and spend winters …
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Investing in Real Estate Securities for High Yield
June 16, 2020
Direct real estate investing involves ownership of real property. If the property is income producing, such as single family homes, apartments, office buildings, warehouses or retail centers, the investor must be involved in the day to day management of his property. If the property management is out sourced the investor gives up a significant portion …
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Investing In Real Estate – Actively or Passively?
June 16, 2020
Many investors are turned off by real estate because they do not have the time or inclination to become landlords and property managers, both of which are in fact, a career in themselves. If the investor is a rehabber or wholesaler, real estate becomes more of a business rather than an investment. Many successful real …
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Increase Your Income by Offering Private Mortgage Financing
June 16, 2020
You’ve spent the last 4 months trying to get your client a mortgage on his investment property. You gathered all his personal, business and real estate financial information, for not only the property you’re trying to finance but for all his business and property interests. You’ve done projections, forecasts and read through 200 page appraisals. …
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How to Buy Real Estate at 50 Cents on the Dollar
June 16, 2020
It is a truism in real estate investing that money is made when you purchase; the profit is realized when you sell. The problem for the investor is that everyone is trying to buy at a discount. The competition drives the price of any worthwhile property near or up to full market value. Even so …
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Evaluating Passive Real Estate Investments – Beware Hidden Fees
June 16, 2020
TICS (Tenants in Common), 1031 exchanges, REITS, Real Estate Mutual Funds, LLCs, Limited Partnerships; the types and number of passive real estate investment opportunities are exploding. And as proclaimed by their sponsors, these investments can offer the benefits of diversification, professional management, access to “A” type properties, and potential high returns as a passive investor. …
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4 Reasons To Use Private Mortgage Loans
June 16, 2020
Private Mortgage Loans are loans secured by real estate made by a private lender instead of a bank, lending institution or government agency. Private mortgage loans are short-term (ranging from six months to three years) hard money or asset based loans made to the professional real estate investor for the purchase, rehabilitation or equity cash …