Robert Rakowski is the founder and publisher of REI Ink magazine - one of the industry’s most reliable sources of data today. Robert is an industry expert with years of experience in different magazine companies and today, he is on the show to shed some light on the purpose of REI Ink and how it is changing the real estate investing industry. 

 

Listen now to learn more about the story behind REI Ink, the work that is put into each issue, how it impacts the real estate industry, and what the future looks like for the magazine!

 

Key Talking Points of the Episode

 

00:00 Introduction

00:53 What is the story behind REI Ink?

02:00 What is the most important thing in real estate today?

04:18 What made Robert decide to focus on the real estate space?

07:36 Who is REI Ink’s customer base?

11:24 What are the challenges of being in the magazine industry?

14:37 What is it like to manage a publishing team?

16:35 How do the articles published in REI Ink get written?

21:04 Why did REI Ink decide to partner with RCN Capital?

25:56 What is Robert’s favorite part about getting a magazine issue published?

29:10 How does REI Ink remind people of the value of investors?

30:30 What does the future of REI Ink look like?

32:18 Where does Robert’s sales background come from?

34:58 Who was the catalyst to REI Ink’s growth over the years?

37:41 What is Robert’s best advice for real estate investors today?

38:52 What is the goal of REI Ink for its clients?

44:36 What does Robert love the most about Uncontested Investing?

Quotables

 

“We founded the magazine on customer service and it’s amazing how far customer service goes.”

 

“Be careful who you listen to, find the experts in the field, and go with the data.”

 

“There’s never a good time to start anything, so if you’re presented with an opportunity, do it and figure out the details later. That’s the way I look at it.”

 

Links

 

Website: RCN Capital

https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast 

 

Website: REI INK

https://rei-ink.com/