7 Rules For Real Estate Investing with Nick Raithel

Want a fantastic life? It's probably what led you into real estate investing. You may see REI as the key to a life of financial freedom, world travel, time with loved ones, and other highly desirable things. To attain such a life however, you'll need to be CRYSTAL clear on what exactly you're aiming at. As a first step in helping you get clear - here's a chapter from another book by prior guest Craig Coppola. Listen in as Craig discusses clarity, which he considers Rule #2 in living a fantastic life. >>

Remember being in elementary school? Think back and you'll recall the school year was divided into 9-week chunks. Why's that matter now, as a real estate investor? Turns out there's a MAJOR lesson you can draw from it. One that will enable you to WIN in commercial real estate investing. That's the focus of this special segment, featuring guest Craig Coppola reading a chapter from his book - "How to Win in Commercial Real Estate Investing." - To hear his powerful insights, Click "Play" in iTunes!

If you're like many real estate investors, flying by the proverbial "seat of your pants"; the threat of bankruptcy may loom ominously in the background. Depending on how much ca$h you have, it may not be an immediate threat. Yet more often than not, it's still there. But what if you could actually use bankruptcy or simply the threat of it - to your advantage? Turns out, you can indeed do just that. Learn how in this episode featuring Jorge Newbery of AHP Servicing. To hear it, click "Play" in iTunes now!

What's the RECIPE for success as a real estate investor? Pardon the Lame pun, but our guest in this episode definitely knows. As the CEO of REI firm, Bakerson, and having grown up in the baking business - Bruce Wuollet knows all about recipes. In this episode, he shares a few - both in the figurative sense with his 7 Rules for Real Estate Investing + how exactly you wholesale apartments AND ALSO literally with a recipe for how you can make peanut brittle. For that and more, Click "Play" in iTunes now!

As a real estate investor, are you running a business? Or are you simply hustling from one gig to the next? Don't worry if it's the latter (hustling gigs). You'll learn how to break away from that in this episode, courtesy of our guest Joel Block. Joel's advice here centres around a concept called the "revenue octopus". Listen in as he shares what exactly that means, along with startling insights on why you MUST control the money in your real estate deals. For that and more - Click "Play" in iTunes now!

"Do the numbers work?" That's a question you've undoubtedly considered as a real estate investor. But how about this one - "What's the impact?"...If you're curious as to how exactly investing can make a positive impact, you'll appreciate this episode. Guest Eve Picker - an authority on Impact Investing - explains it in depth. Plus, Eve also provides interesting thoughts on how you can tell where the so-called "path of progress" is, when you're investing. For that and more - Click "Play" in iTunes now!

Real estate investing for...appreciation? If you're like most investors, that may sound crazy. After all, isn't the goal of REI to create cashflow? Not necessarily, as our guest in this episode (Tim Shiner) explains. Tune in for Tim's defence of investing for appreciation, along with insights on how exactly you find the best investment markets for appreciation. We'll cover that and more - including multifamily failure and Water Knuckles (???) - in this episode. To hear it all, click "Play" in iTunes now!

Airbnb...a travel website OR an unexpected asset for you the real estate investor? Turns out, Airbnb can be both. In this episode you'll learn exactly how that happens, as guest Emir Dukic of Rabbu provides a comprehensive look at Airbnb and the overall short-term rentals space. In addition to these topics, Emir also shares his own unique story of escaping Bosnia, rising to entrepreneurial success, and proving that the American Dream is alive and well. For that and more, Click "play" in iTunes now!

What exactly are opportunity zones? And, more importantly, why should YOU as a real estate investor care about them? This episode addresses both questions, providing you with a wealth of opportunity zone insights from our guest - Ashley Tison of OZPros.com. Beyond opportunity zones, the discussion with Ashley also spans a range of other topics including offshore tax havens, 1031 exchanges, and even an unusual tale involving Wild Hogs. To hear it all, click "Play" in iTunes now!

Just missed having this legendary American entrepreneur and investor on the show. Seems he had other plans and wasn't available. So in place of an interview, you'll hear (in its entirety) one of his most celebrated works...

Got a deal to analyze? Or maybe you'd just like to sharpen your skills at deal analysis for the future. Regardless, you're bound to enjoy this week's episode. Tune in for an excerpt from past guest, James Kandasamy's book. The excerpt is arguably the most in-depth explanation you'll hear on what to look for when analyzing a deal. Best of all, it's given in a fun style that will NOT put you to sleep. To hear it, click "Play" in iTunes! And for James' book, visit https://amzn.to/2q7cEEy

Crowdfunding comes back into focus this week, with a special treat from one of our previous guests - Adam Gower of GowerCrowd.com. Adam's shared the audio version of a chapter from his book - "Leaders of the Crowd". Tune in to hear it and be sure to visit the book's companion website too - https://leadersofthecrowd.com

Want to become better at negotiating your real estate investment deals? Then give this episode a listen. Our guest - Jason Mittman - offers some powerful insights into negotiating which you can apply immediately. Alongside that, Jason also covers his experiences handling issues of eminent domain and doing "Epic" things in REI (*it's not just a figure of speech) . Plus, he describes an activity so engaging that you'll have to force yourself to stop and eat. For that and more, click "Play" in iTunes now!

As a market downturn looms on the horizon, would you like to diversify your real estate investing portfolio? If so, here's an unusual way you might do it....Through REI deals in/around Cell Phone Towers. Crazy? No, definitely not - as you'll learn, from our guest in this episode (Mark Roscioli). Tune in to hear Mark's insights on how cell towers and telecomm overall fit into REI, along with how his efforts there led to owning a baseball stadium. For that and more, Click "Play" in iTunes now!

Who's the most successful investor in the world? If you're like many people, you'd probably say Warren Buffet, the so-called "Oracle of Omaha". To find out what's made him so successful, this week's show features a talk given by Buffet. In it, he shares a number of key principles for life and business. These principles are essentially his rules and they're definitely applicable to real estate investing. To hear Buffet's principles and more, click "Play" in iTunes now!

Why MULTIFAMILY real estate? If you've ever wondered about that, this episode's for you. Guest Brian Robbins explain his own specific why and also makes a great, non-cliched case for multifamily as an overall endeavour. He's a great person to ask too, for as you'll hear - Brian's successfully grown a gym, a coffee business, and even a medical practice. So again...why multifamily? Tune in for the answer, along with a riveting story of 10 Russian Orphans >> To hear it, click "Play" in iTunes now!

Want tenants who'll stay at your property FOREVER and NOT move out? Then check out this episode. In it, you'll hear about an asset class that's full of these perpetual rent-paying tenants...and it's NOT self-storage. Beyond this topic, our guest Ken Wimberly sheds light on getting property re-zoned and working with REITs. And, to round out the discussion, you'll hear tips on training for a Tough Mudder race, a harrowing experience in Oman, and much more. >> Listen now by clicking "Play" in iTunes!

You know it's coming, right? The recession. The one you've probably heard about on other podcasts, read about on Bigger Pockets posts, and talked about with other investors at your local REIA. Assuming you have, then the question becomes - how exactly are YOU going to weather it? Especially if you're new to REI. Our guest in this episode (Jonathan Twombly) covers that, along with...Witchcraft and Tomahawaks? Yes and it makes total sense too. Hear why by clicking "Play" in iTunes now!

Whether you've done it yourself as an investor, or simply watched it on television - you probably know what house flipping is like in America. But what about internationally? Our guest in this episode (Laura Alamery) has the answer. In addition, Laura also has answers on arguably more important matters like...How exactly to do creative financing with your REI deals, and...Whether there's any benefit to you, as an investor, in ALSO getting a realtor's license. For that and more, click "Play" in iTunes now!

Want more media attention for yourself as a real estate investor or for your REI business? If so, check out this episode featuring newscaster-turned-REI entrepreneur, Kathy Fettke. In the episode, she gives the inside scoop on how exactly you can get more press coverage. Plus, Kathy also describes how she made the transition from broadcasting to REI, offering advice on how you can make your own career transition too. For that, and much more >> Click "Play" in iTunes now!

Looking to attract high net worth investors for your real estate deals? If so, you'll need to understand how they think. To help you on that, this episode features multifamily investor Dan Handford. Dan discusses mindset, and talks too about the "missing piece" in multifamily investing. Additionally, you'll learn about key determinants of successful vs. unsuccessful multifamily investors...and yes, there's also talk of what to see/do on a visit to Charleston. For that and more, click "Play" in iTunes now!

Houses and multifamily units get the most attention in real estate investing. But is that it? Even with mobile home parks, self-storage, and offices, there's still WAY more out there. If you're curious what else, you'll enjoy this episode. Our guest Mike Ayala shares his experiences working with Casinos, Courthouses, and other unique real estate assets. Plus, he gives the MOST COMPELLING (and non-salesy) reason to invest in Mobile Home Parks >> To hear that and more, click "Play" in iTunes now!

"A deep dive"...That's what you can expect from this episode. Tune in to hear our guest - Brian Eastman of Safeguard Advisors deliver a wealth of deep insights on self-directed IRAs and 401(K) plans. Having advised thousands of independent investors over the years, Brian has truly "seen it all" when it comes to SD IRAs and 401(K)s. Apart from those areas, he's also knowledgeable on hiking the Rocky Mountains, a topic which you'll hear about later in the show. To hear that & more, click "Play" in iTunes now!

How do you spot a motivated seller? That's "motivated" in the sense that this person is practically "foaming at the mouth" to sell your their house, apartment, or other real estate asset. How do you spot them? Our guest in this episode (Aaron) provides actionable insights to help you with that. Plus, Aaron also covers voicemail marketing, how to train for ironman triathlons and a groundbreaking concept called "The 5 Hour School Week". To hear it all and more, click "Play" in iTunes now!

Imagine having a way to reliably price ALL of your rehabs in advance. Too good to be true? Not if you follow the advice from our guest in this episode - real estate investor, Roger Blankenship of Flipping America. Having flipped hundreds of properties, Blankenship certainly knows rehabs. And in this episode you'll hear his strategy for reliably pricing every job. Beyond that, you'll also get Roger's story of visiting Siberia and a "lost city" he found there >> Hear it all, by clicking "Play" in iTunes now!

Think you understand the concept of "distressed real estate"? This episode might give you reason to reconsider. Our guest, Adam Gower (GowerCrowd.com) sheds light on the realities of so-called "distressed" real estate. Plus, he also speaks to crowdfunding and offers deeply actionable insights on how to raise capital through social media. Beyond that, Adam speaks on a surprising experience while leading REI deals for Universal Studios. To hear it all and more, Click "Play" in iTunes now!

How do you define being "Wealthy"? If your definition ONLY involves money, you're missing a MAJOR aspect of wealth. That aspect would be TIME. In this episode, our guest (Mark Dolfini) explains what it means to be Time-Wealthy, and how to attain time wealth - as opposed to just monetary wealth. Plus, Mark also provides some eye-opening tips on how you can vet property management companies. For those tips, time wealth, and even an unexpected tangent about Sextants - click "Play" in iTunes now!

Make no mistake - Real estate investing requires immense mental strength. To help you in that department, this episode features Ellie Perlman (Blue Lake Capital). Ellie is undoubtedly one of the most inspirational and mentally-tough RE investors you'll ever hear on a podcast. In this episode, you'll learn WHY. Plus, you'll also hear Ellie's intriguing insights on REI in the U.S. vs. abroad, and how to tell a compelling story while you're raising capital. To hear that and more, click "Play" in iTunes now!

In real estate investing - what's the LEAST "SEXY" asset you could invest in? How about Farmland. It lacks the media coverage and the excitement of multifamily and house flipping. Yet as our guest in this episode (Carter Malloy) confirms, farmland more than makes up for any lack of investment "sex appeal". Tune in to hear Carter's insights on farmland and agricultural investing overall. Plus, as per this episode's title, we also cover...Trip-hop. To hear what that is, and more - Click "Play" in iTunes now!

Looking to buy your first duplex? Then you'll appreciate this episode. Our guest (Mark Hentemann) shares his remarkable journey from financial insecurity as a comedy writer to financial independence as a multifamily investor with millions in RE assets...And it all began with a single duplex. Hear the story, along with Mark's account of how he and his team produce a season of the TV sitcom " Family Guy ". To hear that, along with Mark's insights on how break into TV writing >> Click "Play" in iTunes now!

Direct mail can be the lifeblood of your real estate investing business. BUT how exactly do you handle it right and avoid wasting money? If you've ever wondered about that, you'll enjoy this episode. Our guest, Gary Boomershine, goes into depth on direct mail - sharing some essential tips that you can put to use in your next campaign. Plus, Gary also takes about creating systems in your business and, outside of REI - how to appreciate fly fishing. To hear all that and more, click "Play" in iTunes now!

Inspections are an ESSENTIAL part of doing any real estate investing deal. To help you with that, this episode's intended as a CRASH COURSE for you on home and building inspections. Tune in and you'll learn what's involved and how to pick a good home inspector too. Our guest (Wally Conway) is an expert there, having done thousands of inspections personally. Plus, he's also...crashed a Navy Helicopter???...Yes, and he'll share that story too. To hear it and more, click "Play" in iTunes now!

"The Future of Work"...As a real estate investor, you're probably NOT thinking about that very much. After all, work is work right?...Well, not exactly. For as our guest Frank Cottle explains, our understanding of "work" is changing dramatically and the changes are going to have MAJOR REPERCUSSIONS on all aspects of society - especially real estate. To hear what those repercussions are, what this whole "future of work" discussion entails, and how you can profit from it all - Click "Play" in iTunes!

Are you a physician or in a similar job, with appointments and crushingly-long hours? If so, you'll enjoy this episode. Our guest, Tom Burns has been EXACTLY where you are. As a physician, he managed to break out and embark on a successful 20+ year career in REI. In this episode, Tom shares how he balanced medicine with REI. Plus, he also discusses student housing, his time with the U.S. Ski Team, and harrowing experiences in Africa as a big game hunter. To hear all that & more, click "Play" in iTunes now!

Got a real estate investing deal you need to fund? You might consider turning to a private lender for the necessary capital. To give you guidance on that, and private lending overall - this episode features Keith Baker, host of the Private Lender podcast. As a guest, he explains the in's and out's of private lending. In addition, the episode also branches out beyond lending, as Keith talks classical philosophy, Texas BBQ, and his adventure in India. To hear all that and more >> Click Play in iTunes now!

Ever thought about buying real estate overseas, particularly somewhere by the beach? If so, you may have been derailed by the issue of financing, as it's often difficult to secure for overseas REI purchases. Our guest, Michael Cobb, explains - in a NO-PITCH WAY - how to handle the financing for your overseas property. He also shares his experiences as an investor in Belize, and a highly unusual pastime that you might actually want to try. To hear all that, click "Play" in iTunes now!

The One Thing OR the 10X Rule? Are they even compatible with each other? And if so, how? Those questions get addressed in this episode, by author Jay Papasan and his answers may surprise you. Jay also goes well beyond the One Thing, to offer a wealth of valuable REI insights, especially the truth about so-called "pocket listings". Plus, having lived in Paris, he even provides some tips on how you can truly appreciate the city, when visiting. >> To hear it all, Click "Play" in iTunes now!

Taxes...they're one of life's certainties according to Benjamin Franklin. And as a real estate investor, they're definitely something you need to keep top of mind. To help you with that, this episode features Tax expert John Pollock of Financial Gravity. John shares his insights on taxes, as they apply to REI and even offers an unusual and LEGAL "tip" you've probably never heard of or considered. He also shares an incredible look at some BOLD future technology >> To Hear it, click "Play" now!

Medical offices are another RE asset that you might not think of investing in. Much like notes, they're overlooked by investors in favour of "cooler" assets like multifamiily. Don't be fooled, though, because medical offices can be just as profitable, if not more so. Our guest this week (Scott Price) explains how medical offices in REI work and what it means to be investing in them. Plus, don't miss Scott's unique story of a cross-country motorcycle journey. To hear it and more, Click "Play" in iTunes now!

Are you an INTROVERT? Considering the social nature of real estate investing, particularly at REIA events and meetups, that could be a serious problem for you. But don't count yourself out just yet. For as our guest, Mark Kenney explains, there are definite things you can do to find success as an introverted real estate investor. On other fronts, Mark also shares his experiences from investing in 4,000+ units and even some insights on MMA (mixed martial arts) too. >> To Hear it all, click "Play" in iTunes!

Ever considered investing in...Notes? Chances are, probably not. For notes aren't exactly the most exciting and talked-about real estate asset class. And yet, as our guest in this episode - Scott Carson - explains, there's far more to notes than you might expect. Not only can notes be profitable investments, but they often come with some unusual and entertaining "baggage" too. Hear a few of Scott's own stories with notes, along with his surprising insight on foreclosures. >> Click "Play" in iTunes now!

What happens when you realize you're in the WRONG asset class, as a real estate investor? Our guest today knows all about that. As a distinguished multifamily syndicator, our guest (Paul Moore) realized that his firm should focus on other assets. In this episode, you'll hear how he made the shift into self-storage and mobile home parks. Plus, you'll also hear Paul's insights on how the wisdom of investor Warren Buffet translates into real estate investing. To hear all that and more, click "Play" in iTunes!

Curious about crowdfunding, particularly as it relates to funding your own real estate investments? If so, you're in luck, as this week's episode dives into the heart of all things crowdfunding. Guest Mark Roderick shares what exactly it is, along with how exactly you employ crowdfunding as a viable funding channel. Plus, the discussion also provides a glimpse of cryptocurrency's future...and it's NOT what you'd expect. To hear that and more, click "play" in iTunes now!

As its name suggests, this podcast is all about Real Estate Investing. But what about stocks, bonds, and OTHER non-real estate investment vehicles? Is there a place for them in your portfolio? And if so, where? Our guest in this episode will help to answer those questions. As a 26 year veteran of the financial advisory world, it's safe to say he knows about NON-REI assets. Plus, he'll also speak to the so-called "Latte Factor" and whether there's anything to it >> Listen now, Click "Play" in iTunes!

Need financing to make your REI dreams happen? Often it's a question of how far you're willing to go in pursuit of a "Yes" from the bank. Our guest in this episode (Juan Vargas) knows all about that, having made the rounds in pursuit of that elusive "Yes". Hear his inspiring story, along with his insights on topics like committing to generational wealth (*including what that even means), investing through syndications, and getting more speed from your BMW. Listen now by clicking "Play" in iTunes!

In "The 4-Hour Work Week" by Tim Ferriss, one of the main takeaways is on outsourcing tasks to overseas workers. It's a great idea, but how feasible is it for a location-specific field like real estate? This episode answers that question, as guest Bob LaChance shares his expert insights on outsourcing - from having helped countless investors do so. Plus, as a former hockey player - Bob offers an unusual and painful story involving a hockey puck. For the story and loads more >> Click "Play" in iTunes now!

Negotiating a lease? If so, you'll want to tune in and take notes. Our guest in this episode, Craig Coppola, shares his insights on the art of lease negotiations. Craig also speaks to a variety of other highly diverse topics from his time at the Taekwondo world championships to the rise of coworking spaces (from an REI perspective) and even his experiences with Robert Kiyosaki, in the early days of the book "Rich Dad, Poor Dad". To hear all that and more - click "Play" in iTunes now!

Ever considered investing in...Papayas? Initially, you'd probably think it were a joke. To be a real estate investor and invest in papayas. Yet as our guest (Alex Wilson) explains, papayas are no laughing matter as an investment vehicle. Neither are coconuts and timber - Alex's other areas of expertise. Tune in to hear about these niches within REI. Plus, Alex also shares intriguing insights on medical tourism and the realities too, of travel to Central America >> To hear all that, click "Play" in iTunes!

Curious about Australian real estate? Then check out this episode, featuring Australian Investor Bushy Martin. As one of Australia's top property investment advisors, Bushy has a wealth of insights on Australian REI, along with REI and wealthbuilding in general. Among those insights, he shares the best-kept secret on where to invest (geographically) in Australia. Plus, as the episode title indicates - the topic of STD comes up...but it's NOT what you think. >> To hear all that, click "play" in iTunes!

Think you've flipped a lot of houses? Try flipping 7,000+. That's how many houses our guest in this episode (Lee Kearney) has flipped, and he's only done this over the last decade. Tune in to hear how Lee's accomplished so many house flips, along with his insights on the dangers when doing one of the most common real estate investing strategies - the house hack. Plus, you're in for a surprise later, as Lee drops Shakespeare quotes too. Hear it all now, click "play" in iTunes!

Struggling to do your first multifamily deal? This episode can help. Our guest, Michael Blank, provides insights on what it takes to do your first deal. Michael also goes into depth on how exactly a person can REALISTICALLY achieve financial independence through real estate. And, to spice things up - the episode also features topics like bow hunting and why it can be a surprisingly calming and introspective activity. To hear all that, and more >> Click 'play' in iTunes now!