Should you get a real estate license before you start investing? One camp says… “It’s not really necessary, and in many cases, can actually be detrimental to your investing efforts.” (primarily because of the need to disclose your license in certain states, operate within more defined guidelines, etc.). But for Hector Granado? The answer is a resou…

No one grows up wanting to become a syndicator or fund manager. It’s the sort of vocation you eventually discover and want to evolve into… if you happen to be a big thinker – like Denise O’Reilly! Here’s a sample of what we discuss:  Tips on how to make the transition to full-time investor.  What she would’ve done differently… if she could rewind…

Here are the 10 habits: #1) Make a Plan #2) Know the Market #3) Be Honest #4) Develop a Niche #5) Encourage Referrals #6) Stay Educated #7) Understand the Risks #8) Invest in an Accountant #9) Find Help #10) Build a Network Tune in now to hear our take… and some insider tips on how to start executing on each of these habits. If you have any questio…

Remember when Lehman Brothers failed? It marked the climax of the subprime mortgage crisis and prolonged ‘The Great Recession’, which was the steepest economic decline in the U.S. since the Great Depression back in the 1930’s. It led to credit freezing, foreclosures skyrocketing, and left the overall market pretty bitter and sour on real estate. Th…

With headwinds like higher interest rates, fluctuating cap rates, inflation, looming recession, potential war, etc., finding a good commercial deal these days is a lot more challenging. Not impossible, just more tough, as it takes sifting and sorting through a whole lot more potential deals to find that one golden nugget. One strategy to continuall…

Many people have dreams of quitting their job… and being able to live a life on their own terms. Including Chi Nguyen, who turned that dream into a reality. Her roadmap was definitely a bold one and probably not a prescription for most, but there’s a ton of wisdom and some profound lessons we can all learn from the path she took. Tune in now to her…

What many people don’t realize is that it takes a specific set of skills and a certain mindset to make a million dollars, but in order to keep and grow that million? That takes a different skillset and psychology. Our guest this week, Rich Hake, had to learn that the hard way… through the “school or hard knocks”! Want to avoid some of those potenti…

What an amazing journey it’s been so far through the first 100 episodes!! Here’s a highlight reel of just some of the bombs that were dropped… * Monique Halm: The power of “orgasmic manifestation”… and other things many people don’t talk about (or even know about!). * Cherif Medawar: Secrets to “attracting” a billionaire mentor. * Nancy Nguyen: A l…

Most people rent their space (house, apartment, or bedroom) to earn a little extra income. For example, your typical AirBNB host has an average of 1.65 listings on the world’s most popular short-term rental platform. Our guests this week, Von Robinson and John Marc Ellis, are not ‘most people’ though. They’re in the short-term rental business to bu…

In a talk to inspire his son to rise up from adversity and people trying push him down, Rocky Balboa delivered an iconic speech that basically summarized what it takes to succeed in life! Here’s a snippet: Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place and I don't care how tou…

Sadly, many would-be entrepreneurs never become actual entrepreneurs because they wait for the perfect time to jump in, like… When I have $___ saved up… After I get this advanced degree… When the kids are grown… Once I’ve gone through these 3 home-study courses… And on and on and on… The problem? Life rarely hands you “the perfect time”. That was c…

Here’s a sample of what we discuss in this week’s episode: * Should you “start small and grow big” … or “go big or go home”? * What you MUST DO… if you insist on going big. * How the Property Cycle really works… and why “timing” is absolutely critical. * The superhighway to building wealth is… * Are high-ticket coaching programs worth the money? Or…

Mark Marquez got his real estate license in 1999, so he’s been through the dotcom bubble, the Great Recession, and the Corona Crash. Not only has he survived those dips and downturns, he’s actually thrived… and established his status as one of the top-performing realtors in the entire country! How did he do it? In general, we would say he understan…

Many real estate agents and brokers who cater to investors think that the main thing their clients want is a great deal. True? We would say partly. But if you want loyal, repeat clients who buy from you over and over again, and pay close attention and heed your advice… you have to provide more. Listen in now as Sedona-based realtor Chad McMahon lay…

We ran across an article that touted the “8 Best Ways to Find Off-Market Properties”, which are: #1) Team up with a good real estate agent or broker #2) Hunt for properties ONLINE #3) Driving for dollars #4) Create a direct marketing campaign #5) Network with real estate investors #6) Build relationships with contractors and builders #7) Search pub…

Every single day in America, 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 years old, and 4,000 turn 85. That’s what you call a Silver Tsunami, and as a group, they’re the wealthiest age demographic so they have the financial means to satisfy many of their needs and wants… Like remodeling services, travel packages, home services, nutrition/supplement products, and o…

Alex Alexander is living proof that there are many paths to becoming a successful Real Estate Fund Manager! He was a cruise ship singer, land flipper, did hotel room arbitrage, owned an internet café and bike rental business, and even lived “off the grid” in Hawaii for a few years as a self-proclaimed gypsy (he was actually more like a ‘capitalist …

A proven path to real estate investing success is to keep your day job, start off by investing in single family homes… and then gradually scale up to larger and larger properties (if you choose to) once you have the necessary experience and track record. That’s the path our guest, Jerry Miller chose, and so far…. it’s worked without too many glitch…

Here’s a sample of what we discuss in this week’s episode: * How Mark Langdon leveraged 10 single-family homes… to nearly 800 doors under management. * The pros and pitfalls of turnkey properties… and the most important criteria for you to consider. * Creating cash flow in real estate… without the dreaded 4 T’s (toilets, tenants, termites, and tras…

Many investors start out by doing the wholesaling or fix & flip thing, with many eventually getting to the point of wanting to hold properties as rentals… and then maybe even jumping into the commercial multifamily (larger apartment complexes) realm. That’s the evolution of our guest this week, Stephen Polk, and the path he took to make the leap fr…

Some of what you’ll be hearing from our guest, Indar Lange, may be controversial or seemingly flies in the face of convention. But one thing you can’t argue is the fact that his approach and strategies have resulted in massive success for him and his family! Here’s a small sample of what we discuss: * The #1 thing that separates the successful from…

Many become entrepreneurs because they hate their jobs and have a burning desire to leave their 9-5. Not Mark Langdon. Because unlike many, he actually loves his job as a chemical engineer, and primarily became a real estate investor to attain that holy grail of freedom called “financial peace of mind”. And by just about anyone’s account, he’s cert…

FREEDOM. It’s one of the most coveted and treasured goals that drives many to entrepreneurship! But is the life of an entrepreneur all sunshine and rainbows? It CAN be, but in most cases… you gotta take some licks along the way to getting that pot of freedom gold at the end of the rainbow! In this week’s episode, Alex Escobar pulls back the curtain…

If you’re looking for some tried & true formulas to make sure you’re minimizing risks and only making good investments, using age-old “Rules of Thumb” can be very helpful sometimes… But… not all are good, not all are equal, and not all our easy to understand, so be sure to listen in as we discuss some more common Rules of Thumb for investing in rea…

How the heck do you go from doing valuation consulting at one of the Big Four accounting firms… to being involved in doing over $150M worth in real estate deals in just 1.5 years? Well, based on Daniel Doxey’s experience, it’s all about having the right skills… and knowing how to leverage them! Here’s just a small sample of what we discuss: * The o…

Here are the top 3 things we discuss in this week’s episode with special guest, Jennifer Santoso: · How lenders underwrite their loans during an uncertain economic environment… and how to best position yourself for success. · Why interest rates are irrelevant? (Yes… irrelevant!) · Case studies on how to get deals done in a shifting market. We happe…

Matthew Guerra is not your typical real estate agent… It really wasn’t his dream career, nor did he become one so he could make big fat commissions (although he often does!). Instead, he got his real estate license because he wanted to level up his skills… and learn the game of apartment investing. His focus on skill-building, and a willingness to …

Do you have a big, hairy, audacious goal that has you super-excited, bouncing off the walls, and ready to tackle whatever challenges lay ahead? If not, it probably has something to do with not having a big enough reason “WHY” you want to achieve that goal. That’s certainly not the case for Dr. Sachin Maskey. His big purpose and dream? He wants to b…

Chris Bounds is not your typical Realtor… Yes, he’s a top-producing agent (a top 0.3% growth leader at eXp Realty and 2x ICON Agent with $88 million in transactions), but he’s also a real estate investor, fund manager, and a prolific capital raiser, who along with his wife Jamie, has used more than $19 million from private lenders and equity partne…

Adam Campbell has over 20 years of experience in accounting, finance, and business intelligence including 7+ years managing family offices and 15+ years of work in Private Equity-backed real estate companies focusing on raw land, multi-family, commercial, and senior housing developments as well as additional work on real estate-backed debt funds. I…

We happen to be recording this interview during a time of economic uncertainty and turbulence… The direction of interest rates… inflation… potential war… operating in a post-covid world, etc. are all topics that have many investors concerned (and oftentimes confused!). That’s why it’s so refreshing to run across a market insider who doesn’t sugar-c…

We happen to be recording this interview during a time of economic uncertainty and turbulence… The direction of interest rates… inflation… potential war… operating in a post-covid world, etc. are all topics that have many investors concerned (and oftentimes confused!). That’s why it’s so refreshing to run across a market insider who doesn’t sugar-c…

Ever hear about the 50% Rule? 2% Rule? Or 1% Rule? How about the 10%, 5%, or 80% Rule for investing in real estate? If you’re looking for some tried & true formulas to make sure you’re minimizing risks and only making good investments, using age-old “Rules of Thumb” can be very helpful sometimes… But… not all are good, not all are equal, and not al…

Our guest this week, Michael Piehler, could’ve made a number of excuses for not getting started as a real estate entrepreneur…. “I’m too young.” “I don’t have any money.” “I have zero experience.” “I look like I’m 15 years old… who’s going to take me seriously?”. Which is what the majority of youngsters might do. Not Michael. Instead, he gets resou…

What does it take to get started investing in real estate? Insider knowledge? A big marketing budget? Years of studying? A sophisticated system in place? If you happen to be in that camp, our guest, Christoph Krekeler, will blow away any preconceived notions you may have about what it really takes to get started in real estate investing. His story …

Like the idea of “attracting” deals, capital, and opportunities, rather than constantly having to chase after potential new business? Or how about the idea of creating something once, and then having that promo work for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week… forever if you want?!? All that and more is possible by utilizing the power of video marketing …

In order to succeed as a real estate entrepreneur, should you burn the boats and destroy the bridges? Which is a philosophy from Sun Tzu’s book ‘Art of War’ that basically means you leave no other option for your soldiers other than to win and keep advancing (because there’s no way for them to turn back and retreat!). Or… is it wiser to have some k…

A big goal of this episode is that the next time you hear the word “Recession” or even “Depression”… you don’t get fearful (like the masses)… but you actually get excited! Because those words should become synonymous with ‘Clearance Sale’… and “Buying Opportunity”. Here’s what we discuss in this week’s episode to help reframe your thinking and acti…

After 28 years of military service (with much of that time being deployed out of the country), Ismael “Rey” Reyes took off like a rocket in building his real estate empire. How did he it? First off, he learned the ropes by investing as much as he could while he was serving (acquiring 7 single-family homes even though he was constrained by time and …

One of the founders of AirBNB said that the secret to scaling a business is to first focus on doing the unscalable. In other words, work “in” your business first so you can truly learn and understand the ins and outs of your operation… down to the nitty gritty details. We know many are at odds with that approach, but it worked for AirBNB… and it ce…

What does it take to be a successful Fund Manager? It’s a multi-part answer that includes understanding macro-economics, the ability to raise capital, entrepreneurial skills, and lots of specialized knowledge about your specific asset class. That’s a LOT to navigate, so it helps having a dad who co-founded a $40B family of funds (yes… that’s Billio…

If you’ve ever thought of becoming a big-time developer, our interview with DL Campbell will either inspire you to dream bigger dreams… or scare the living daylights out of you! Here’s a sample of what we discuss: Developing vs. Buying an existing property… and why DL is choosing development (this will surprise you!). Why “Class A” multifamily is t…

If you watch any of the flip shows on HGTV, you’d think that flipping a house and making a mini-fortune is a piece of cake. True? Here’s the rest of the story (in our opinion at least)… Here’s what else we discuss in this week’s episode: This is the toughest way to make money in real estate (and it’s not what most people believe!) A simple indicato…

After falling flat on his face and failing to raise $80k to fund what he thought was a great deal, Dave Dubeau went “back to school” and eventually learned a tried-and-true way to raise private capital… and developed a simple step-by-step system he calls his Money Partner Formula. And in this episode, Dave lays it all out… it’s chock-full of tips a…

Five years ago, Jennifer Fawcett and her husband buy a duplex, and begin following a plan to buy at least 1 single-family home every year as their primary wealth-building plan. Nothing wrong with that, right? It’s tried. It’s true. And it’s worked for so many others… as long as you stick with it and are ok with a slow & steady approach. But… her ap…

Right before the COVID Pandemic, Jon Lopez owned a single-family home that he owned for over 10 years and actually “house-hacked” (rented out a room to relatives) when he lived in it. Just 2+ years later, he’s on the verge of partnering on a 3,300-unit self-storage portfolio valued at $24M! How the heck does someone make that giant of a leap in suc…

A favorite quote of ours is by Napoleon Hill who said “Every adversity, every failure, every heartache, carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit”. It’s a great reminder that tough or uncertain times always provide amazing opportunities… as long as we remain open-minded and solutions-oriented. That’s what true entrepreneurs do… and th…

She’s a popular, in-demand speaker, a leading influencer and thought-leader in the real estate investing industry, a #1 Amazon best-selling author, and one of the nation’s top syndication attorneys. On top of that, she’s also an active real estate investor, AirBNB host, and an entrepreneur who runs a service firm providing professionally edited mar…

“I’m too busy” or “I don’t have the time”. These are two of the biggest excuses and dream killers that keep many people from achieving their dreams. Think you don’t have the time to learn about and start investing in real estate? If so, our guest this week, Chander Mishra, will probably blow away any perceived limitations you may have about time. W…

Our guest this week, Lenska Bracknell, has been involved in many facets of the real estate investing game, including buying & holding, fixing & flipping (she has over 100 rehabs under her belt), short-term rentals, small multifamily, etc. Throw in dozens of other transactions for other investors in her role as broker, and it’s no wonder she’s been …