Colin Podcasts about Real Estate

Show 65 welcomes Suzy Sevier & Michael Barnhart, a husband and wife real estate team who have built up a syndicated portfolio of 300+ units in the American Mid West from a base in the quaint and historic English town of Cambridge. Michael is currently active in the US Air Force and is studying for his PhD in the prestigious Cambridge University while Suzy recently gave up a lucrative job in Biotech for focus on their real estate business full time. During our conversation, we spoke about: Their rapid rise up the real estate ladder How they educated themselves and networked virtually How they promote themselves to other investors How they find, purchase and manage real estate remotely The importance of mentors Early mistakes and setbacks What motivates them Actionable tips for other investors Contact Suzy & Michael https://adventurousrei.com/about https://adventurousrei.com/invest

Henry Washington is an author, entrepreneur, and real estate investor with more than 70 rental units and dozens of house flips under his belt. Impressively, he has experienced all this success in just 4 years and is a great example of what can be achieved in real estate with a bit of luck, a lot of focus and relentless dedication. Henry has been featured in numerous online and television publications like NBC, CBS, FOX Business & BiggerPockets. Topics we discussed in a great conversation included: Learning about work ethic and side hustles from his father. The consequences of earning a good salary but spending it all on lifestyle His switch to an investor mindset after getting married Obstacles experienced and overcome during his first few deals Mistakes made during the pandemic Tips for getting great loan terms from local community banks The specific skills people should develop if they want to be successful Contact Henry IG & Tiktok: @thehenrywashington

On Colin Podcasts Show 63 we interview Hayoto Hori, a young man who started and scaled a wholesaling business that now does 15-20 deals per month. We had a very enjoyable and wide ranging conversation that covered: The many ways Hayoto earned money during college years Why he decided to focus on real estate The sacrifices made to save for his first rental Quitting his regular job after just one wholesale deal! The systems, processes and relationships used to invest out of state Importance of goal setting How technology and iBuyers are shaking up the industry Contact Hayoto IG & Tiktok: @hayantooo Tools Mentioned Zoho software Upwork My summary of "How to win friends and influence people" by Dale Carnegie https://tinyurl.com/carnegietips

The guest on Colin Podcasts Show 62 is none other than Rod Khleif, an owner of multiple real estate businesses who has owned thousands of properties. Rod came from humble beginnings when he emigrated to the US with his parents as a young boy and had a series of spectacular successes and failures as an investor, including losing $50 million in 2008. He bounced back strongly from that loss, enjoying further financial success and a new found passion for giving back.   Rod brought incredible energy and a huge amount of value to this conversation and his insights on topics as diverse as mindset, psychology, goal setting, recovering from setbacks, implementing systems and philanthropy will offer valuable and actionable takeaways to every listener.   Learn more about Rod Khleif   https://rodkhleif.com/ https://www.multifamilybootcamp.com/ (Orlando Dec 3-5, 2021) Podcast: Lifetime Cashflow Through Real Estate   Books Mentioned   Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

The guest on Colin Podcasts Show 61 is Bob Lachance, a former professional hockey player who played with the St. Louis Blues and multiple teams in Europe. After his hockey career ended at the age of 29, Bob dove deep into the real estate business in 2004. He started on the ground, literally knocking on doors and through a series of smart partnerships and resilient business models he transacted hundreds of deals through the turbulent 2004-2014 period. Fast forward to 2021 and he is still doing 10+ deals per month and he is also the founder of both REVA Global, a large virtual assistant company and FortuneBuilders, a very well known coaching platform. In short, Bob has a very interesting story and I was delighted to speak to him about it! There are some great actionable tips in this episode, particularly for listeners who would like to learn more about how they can harness the power of virtual assistants (VAs) to increase their productivity and quality of life in a host of areas, including real estate. Contact Bob Lachance https://revaglobal.com/ bob@revaglobal.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/REVAGlobal.Placements IG: https://www.instagram.com/revagloballlc/

Chris Larsen bought his first single family rental at age 21 and currently owns and controls 2000+ units in various multi family-syndications. He had a fascinating journey and slowly built up his knowledge and experience over many years to get where he is today. During a wide ranging conversation, Chris and I discussed: How a tragedy in college dramatically changed his focus His early rental and stock market investments Investment lessons learned from 9/11 and the 2008 crash How difficult his spouse (and many others) found it to juggle motherhood and a career His first syndication of 100 units and how he quickly accelerated afterwards His thoughts on how best to prepare for the next downturn And much more besides!   Contact Chris www.nextlevelincome.com chris@nextlevelincom.com Book Mentioned: "The Secret Life of Real Estate & Banking" by Phillip Anderson

Todays guest is Johnny Wolff, CEO and Founder of HomeRoom Coliving – one of the fastest- growing coliving companies in the United States with hundreds of tenants in five US markets. Co-living is where you rent homes by the room and enjoy corresponding higher returns as a result.   During this wide ranging conversation, Johnny and I discuss: His early career in Silicon Valley Moving to Texas and experimenting with the co-living investment model The difficulties experienced setting up and scaling a co-living business How they work with investors to expand and create win-win scenarios The demographics who enjoy living with roommates Why demand from millennial and Gen-Z is growing The property types used to maximize returns And much more!   Contact Johnny Wolff: http://www.livehomeroom.com johnny@livehomeroom.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnywolff/ https://www.facebook.com/livehomeroom

As regular listeners will already know, I have been researching and investing in land over the last six months. I was therefore very excited to invite another land expert to the Colin Podcasts Show, as it gave me an opportunity to pick his brain on all the stuff I don´t know yet! Brent Bowers is an investor and coach who has bought and sold millions of dollars worth of land in several US states. His is a former Army Officer with over 8 years of service who has created a very successful land investing business with 100+ owner finance notes.   In our wide ranging conversation, Brent & I discuss: His pre real estate career and service in the military How he got started investing in real estate Supporting his family with land investing income streams How land investing differs from single & multifamily Scaling his business to 100+ income streams Description of his team and their roles His future goals and motivations Advice for people that want to learn more And much more! Contact Brent Bowers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX4sxJwiz7ET7AKTXD9SA8A https://www.wholesalinginc.com/land/ https://www.thelandsharks.com/

The guest on Colin Podcasts 57 is Chris Craddock from Washington DC. Chris is the CEO of The Redux Group, a nationally acclaimed real estate team that sold over $160 worth of real estate in 2020. He is also a prolific real estate investor, coach, and all-round entrepreneur who runs multiple successful businesses.    In a wide-ranging conversion, Chris and I discuss: Challenges and lessons learned as a young real estate entrepreneur His views on realtor/investor partnerships Monetizing unused real estate leads Creating new revenue streams without spending a fortune in marketing Building and managing multiple real estate businesses His attitude to real estate investment  How he balances a busy work and family life And much more!    Contact Chris Craddock: www.wholesalinginc.com/revive IG @craddrock Podcast: Uncommon Real Estate  

Tim Milazzo is the co-founder & CEO of StackSource, a tech-enabled commercial real estate financing platform which has completed more than $300 million of loans in a very short space of time.   Tim and I had a great conversation which covered: His family history with commercial real estate Learning his tech skills working with Google & Facebook Deciding to found a business that could disrupt commercial finance Key challenges faced in the early years Key insights into how Covid affected different real estate categories The dramatic impact technology has had on real estate in recent years New trends and opportunities he sees in the industry  Tips for raising money and building investor links using technology   Tim is the co-founder & CEO of StackSource. He identified the market opportunity for a tech-enabled commercial real estate financing platform, recruited Nathan as a co-founder, and built the company. Prior to StackSource, Tim worked for tech giants Facebook and Google where he helped expand B2B marketplaces in ad tech. Years ago, he interned at a top NYC real estate company before the current real estate tech wave. He comes from a family with history in real estate.   IMPORTANT NOTE: From June 2021, new episodes of Colin Podcasts will be published every other Thursday instead of every week.    Contact Tim www.stacksource.com tim@stacksource.com    

Show 55s guest is James Hawk, a highly successful wholesaler, flipper and business owner. He has bought and sold over 90 million dollars in residential and commercial property and has closed almost 1000 individual properties.    In a wide ranging conversation, James and I discuss: His initial foray into wholesaling in 2010 How he built his marketing and sales skills over time How he uses key software to scale his business Expanding from 4 to 41 markets with virtual wholesaling How small investors can secure inventory in a competitive market His advice for anybody starting out with a small marketing budget And much more!    Contact James IG: jamesthehawk https://www.flipmorehouses.com/

Jim Remley entered the real estate industry at the age of 19 and began an unlikely rise from college drop out to real estate Rock Star by becoming ranked in the top 1% of REALTORS® nationwide.  At 24 he opened his first Real Estate Company and grew the company to 17 offices before selling the business just before the Great Recession in 2006. Today Jim leads one of the largest real estate firms in the state of Oregon closing 2500 transactions a year and over a Billion dollars in sales volume. He also a published author, a regular guest on national TV and Radio programs and owner of a successful coaching business.  Jim & I had a wide ranging conversation that covered: The many challenges and setbacks experienced during his long career Tips for hiring people in an industry with high staff turnover Taking advantage of team building using virtual tools His strategy of buying at least one property per year for the last 30+ years His view on how real estate is changing with remote working and urban flight How Jim generates large volumes of buyer and seller leads in a small market Actionable lead generation advice that applies to realtors, wholesalers and buy & hold investors    And much more!   IMPORTANT NOTE: From June 2021, new episodes of Colin Podcasts will be published every other Thursday instead of every week.    Contact Jim Remley www.erealestatecoach.com FB/IG/IN: erealestatecoach

Today's guest is 20 year old real estate investor Bailey Kramer. Don't let his age fool you because this young man has achieved more in 18 months than I've seen veteran investors accomplish in 5-7 years.  Like many investors before him, Bailey was inspired to take action after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad. After almost a year of study and near constant online networking with other investors, he partnered up with an out of state mentor and they have since acquired nine properties together, the majority of which they plan to keep through creative financing. We covered plenty of interesting topics in our conversation including: How a 19 year old gets started in real estate with little or no funding The property types and creative financing strategies used How he offered value by building a lead generation machine How they decide which homes to flip and which to hold Baileys actionable advice for young people lacking in self confidence Great tips on how to start a dialogue with potential mentors Tools, books and podcasts he recommends And much more   IMPORTANT NOTE: From June 2021, new episodes of Colin Podcasts will be published every other Thursday instead of every week.    Contact Bailey Kramer www.baileykramer.com IG: the_bailey_kramer   Resources Mentioned Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod Biggerpockets.com

Ever wondered why people with high credit scores sometimes get declined for loans while others always get approved for dozens of them? Want some actionable tips on how to easily avoid major mistakes that can derail important loan applications? Interested in a finance experts views on what is going to happen to the market when mortgage moratoriums actually expire?  If so, then you're going to enjoy my conversation with Merrill Chandler of Get Fundable. It's been almost a year since we have had a lending expert on the show, so I was delighted to spend some time with an industry veteran.  According to Merrill, we are in "they eye of a hurricane" and if you want get yourself in the best possible position to take advantage of the opportunities that inevitably come with "chaos", then pay close attention to his insights, particularly in the second half of the show.   Aside from that, quick reminder to leave me a rating or a review if you are enjoying this content!    IMPORTANT NOTE: From June 2021, new episodes of Colin Podcasts will be published every other Thursday instead of every week.  Contact Merrill Chandler www.getfundablebook.com  www.getfundablechecklist.com www.getfundablebootcamp.com

We do a deep dive into the licensed real estate market in Show 51 with Dan Rochon. If you ever wondered how successful real estate professionals get started and put the systems and processes in place to earn hundreds of thousands of dollars in real estate commissions per year, then this is the show for you!  My guest Dan is a highly successful realtor, broker, investor, coach and author. He is based in Virginia runs a full service Keller Williams brokerage servicing the Washington Metro Region.     We had a great conversation which covered: Dan´s early career working in a high end DC restaurant Getting his real estate license in 2007 and the early pitfalls The real estate niches he targeted then and now How he balances short and long term income generators His great tips on hard work and momentum building How the best realtors earn consistent income every month The five tasks realtors should focus on (while outsourcing the rest) How his team responded to Covid in early 2020 And much more!   IMPORTANT NOTE: From June 2021, new episodes of Colin Podcasts will be published every other Thursday instead of every week.    Contact Dan Rochon www.danrochon.com 

Daisy Serrano is the inspiring guest on Colin Podcasts Show 50. Originally from California, Daisy quit her W2 job and moved to Austin Texas in 2020 with her husband Luc to grow and scale a multi-family investment business.  In addition to doing a deep dive into how the multi family investing space works for both a passive and active investors, we also had a long conversion about Daisys passion for raising awareness (particularly among women and millennials) on all the life changing opportunities that are out there for anybody willing put in the work. We also speak about mentoring, motivation and Daisys goal of building a business that will enable her parents to retire.  Learn more about Daisy www.makeitraincapital.com   Recommended books & tools The Power of Habit by Charles Duhlgg Hubspot.com CRM System Calendy.com for scheduling & organizing 

Chris Miles has been involved in a fascinating array of investments during his career and achieved financial independence twice before the ago of 40. Featured in US News, CNN Money, and Bankrate.com, Chris has a reputation for teaching real estate investors how to quickly create cash flow, income streams and lasting wealth. Chris & I had a wide-ranging conversation which included: His early career as a financial advisor How he became disillusioned after seeing the promises being made were false Picking himself up after a bruising 2008 financial crisis How he started getting real control of his financial future His pivot into real estate relating investing How you should view passive vs active income streams The types of investments Chris currently has How he helps and coaches others to achieve financial freedom And much more!   Contact Chris https://moneyripples.com/ Podcast: The Chris Miles Money Show

Jennifer is a successful realtor who has helped dozens of people transition from paycheck employees to flourishing careers as real estate professionals. If you ever considered (a) starting a career or side hustle as a real estate agent or (b) wondering how you can double or triple your current real estate productivity and income, then this show has got some great insights.  During our conversation we spoke about: Transitioning from public school teacher to real estate professional Building momentum and a steady income during the early years Finding multiple income streams from a single buyer The habits that separate successful from average realtors How her business had to adjust to Covid Tips for people thinking about getting a real estate license   Contact Jennifer www.rockstaragenttraining.com FB: /jseenotucker  

My guest today is Dr. Jeff Anzalone, a full-time practicing periodontist from Louisiana and founder of DebtFreeDr.com. After graduating with no job, a two month old baby and more than $300,000 worth of debt, Jeff had to dig deep before finding success with a new medical practice and later, investing in syndications.   We touched on many important themes during this conversation, including  Good debt vs bad debt Importance of living below your means  Replacing vague with very specific goals Passive vs active investing Finding the time and motivation to make life changing decisions Networking with people that can help you accelerate your journey And much more.   Contact Dr Jeff Anzalone  https://www.debtfreedr.com/  https://www.debtfreedr.com/freeguide/  

After a roller coaster career as a IT engineer, Fred Moskowitz took the decision in the early 2000s to start creating alternative income streams of his own through real estate. Following several multi family purchases, he switched his attention and analysis skills to note investing instead. For 10+ years Fred continued working full time and used real estate as a side hustle, but took the plunge 5 years ago and has been investing full time ever since, helping many other people along the way. Fred and I had a great chat which covered:  The uncertainty he experienced working at IT startups His subsequent determination to create his own income streams Learning about being a landlord the hard way Pivoting to note investing after attending classes from Florida legends Passive investing from your IRAs The relationships and team you need in place as a note investor The importance of investing in your own education every year Different types of loan note funds you can invest in Habits of successful investors Positioning yourself to take advantage of post-Covid opportunities   Contact Fred www.FredMoskowitz.com  Text the word NOTE to 47177 "The Little Green Book on Note Investing" is available on Amazon.

Chris Prefontaine has been in real estate for almost 30 years and his experience ranges from building new homes in the 90s, to running and selling a brokerage franchise in the early 2000s, to becoming an expert in buying and selling commercial and residential investments using owner finance and other creative strategies. Today Chris runs a family company with 50+ creative finance transactions on the go at any one time in addition to a very successful coaching business.  If you've ever wondered how to create multiple income streams from deals that require little or no personal capital up front, then this is the show for you. It is a fascinating niche and we do a deep dive in the various strategies for sourcing, negotiating, structuring and exiting this real estate niche.    More information www.smartrealestatecoach.com www.smartrealestatecoach.com/mastersclass Podcast: Smart Real Estate Coach  FB: smartrealestatecoach TW: smartrecoach  

Our guest today is Christina Walls - a land investor and coach for Land Profit Generator. In our wide ranging conversation, Christina & I discuss: Her early life traveling around the US  Working in retail jobs through most of her 30s Taking the decision to create a better life Getting her first land deal within 30 days with $8k profit How she creates income with seller finance Types of buyers and sellers she works with Creating notes vs lease purchase agreements Moving up to $100k+ deals How networking with other investors changed her life How the Land Profit Generator works Advice for people seeking to get started with investing   Contact Christina https://www.facebook.com/christinachris.daviswalls https://www.instagram.com/christina_13walls/ http://landflippingfun.com/   Book mentioned The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

For over 25 years, Paul Ross has been featured in leading media outlets including BBC, Fox, CNN, NBC, The Huffington Post, Rolling Stone, and more. Paul is an author, speaker, trainer, Master Hypnotist, and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Paul’s speeches and trainings have motivated audiences around the world to discover their power to design their own results.   Topics covered in our conversation included: Paul's shyness and lack of confidence as a young man His early study the power of words, suggestion and hypnosis  Why implication and posing evocative questions works better than a battle of wills Four words you can use to build a connection with any prospect The types of mindsets successful people develop Actionable tips on overcoming objections in your life   Contact Paul Ross www.paulrossbook.com paul@speakerpaulross.com

Most people understand the world of rental properties, house flips, and other common real estate investments. But there is another little-known niche that provides strong cash flow and profits without most of the headaches: note investing.   My guest today is Scott Carson from Austin Texas. Scott Carson has been an active real estate investor and entrepreneur since 2002, focused on the niche of distressed mortgage investing where he has purchased over $1 Billion in distressed debt on residential and commercial property.  Scott and I had a great chat which covered:  How he started lending to investors during the 2004-2008 boom The subsequent crash and his pivot to buying loans instead of selling them A deep dive into his first few note investments His epic three year road trip around the US  How he built a grassroots following for note enthusiasts The pros and cons of note investing vs real estate investing Scotts take on the massive changes in real estate on the horizon Actionable tips on how to learn more about passive and active note investing   Contact Scott www.weclosenotes.com www.noteweekend.com (Type "Colin" to get it for free) 

My guest today is Jim Padilla, who survived an unbelievably difficult childhood and adolescence before earning millions of dollars as a successful entrepreneur and business coach. He is an expert in sales and business launches and provided us with a host of actionable tips on how to build relationships with customers and improve sales. Jim and I had a great chat which covered:  His difficult childhood with an abusive mother Being homeless as a teenager  How being in constant danger led to the development of sales skills His transition into business owner in his late 20s How he made money selling sub prime loans in the early 2000s His pivot to being a sales coach And much more!   Contact Jim Padilla www.gaintheedgenow.com  

My guest today is Jay Conner from North Carolina, an experienced investor, developer, coach, marketing and private money expert who has been buying and selling houses since 2003. Jay is an expert on private money and teaches people how to scale their investments by maximizing their borrowing potential.  He is also the author of the book "Where to get the money now" and has agreed to ship a free copy to any Colin Podcasts listener that asks (see link below).  Jay and I had a great chat which covered:  How his father built a large manufactured home business His pivot to single family homes in the early 2000s  How he sources deals when inventory is very low How he achieves outsize profit margins by flipping in a small town Where to find private lenders How to approach private lenders And much more!   Contact Jay www.jayconner.com www.jayconner.com/book www.jayconner.com/trial  

My guest today is Linda McKissack, one of the USAs top real estate and entrepreneurial coaches focused on helping people create leverage and passive income. From very modest begins and multiple business setbacks, Linda has enjoyed huge success over the last 20+ years and currently owns over 80 long-term rental properties, 28 vacation rentals, 7 commercial buildings and 4 real estate franchises. Linda is a passionate and inspirational person and we had a terrific conversation which covered:  Her humble beginnings and early business setbacks Building momentum as an investor and business owner The importance of hard work and mentors The difference between earning money and building wealth How she views market cycles The importance of goal setting and having a "freedom" number Actionable tips for taking more control of your financial future    Contact Linda Text "freedomnumber" to 33444 for a free worksheet Website: www.lindamckissack.com Podcast: https://everythinglifeandrealestate.libsyn.com/website Email: info@lindamckissack.com

My guest today is Savannah Arroyo, a full-time Registered Nurse in Los Angeles, California. In a few brief but intentional and focused years, Savannah and her husband have found time to purchase out of state rentals and more recently, 10-20 unit out of state multi family apartments. Savannah is also works hard to help busy medical professionals create passive income through real estate investing. During our conversation, Savannah and I discussed: Her 7 years as a nurse in LA The difficulties her and her colleagues have experienced during Covid How she got into real estate Her first purchases in Atlanta Georgia Transitioning into small multi family syndications Being creative with capital raising How a coach helped through the initial hurdles and setbacks How she uses goal setting and knowing her "why" to keep motivated Actionable tips for others seeking to change the trajectory of their financial life   Books Mentioned Grit by Angela Duckworth Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing by Michael Blank Tax Free Wealth by Tom Wheelwright   Contact Savannah https://thenetworthnurse.com/ savannah@thenetworthnurse.com Social Media: @thenetworthnurse

My guest today is Leon Barnes, a landlord, owner of a Kansas based fix and flip business and Director at The Collective Genius Mastermind group. Leon has a strong background in corporate sales and shares his story of how he transitioned out of that and into the exciting world of real estate investment.   We chat about leadership, how to transition from "Mom & Pop operation" to "serious business owner" and the huge benefits of working with and learning from your peers on a regular basis.    Contact Leon Barnes leon@thecollectivegenius.com www.thecollectivegenius.com

Mike Morawski shares his incredible (but harrowing) real estate journey with us today. We speak about how he transitioned from being a successful general contractor in Chicago in the early 90s to running a $20m sales agent business in the late 90s to building a private equity firm that purchased 4000+ apartments in the mid 2000s. Unfortunately, some bad business decisions made during the 2008-2010 financial crisis resulted a catastrophe for Mike, who ended up serving 7.5 years in a federal prison after his investors lost millions of dollars. Mike was extremely candid about his experiences and how he picked himself up afterwards. His story offers many lessons for new and experienced investors and I hope you'll enjoy the conversation.    Mikes Free Ebook https://mycoreintentions.com/ExitPlan   Other books mentioned The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller Nothing Down by Robert G Allen

Our guest today is Alicia Jarrett - an expert in US land investing who is based in Australia. Alicia has a terrific story to share and an inspiration to any investor who has been struggling to take the plunge.  In our wide ranging conversation, Alicia & I discuss: Her early deals in the difficult Australian fix and flip market The expensive courses she took to learn about investing in the US Her commitment to take the plunge and make it happen Early successes and mistakes with flipping houses in Jacksonville FL Transitioning into a full time land flipping business Battling through "analysis paralysis" How her team blend traditional mail with technology and marketing The "operating system" they created which other competitors now pay them for And much more!    Contact Alicia www.superchargedoffers.com alicia@superchargedoffers.com 888 538 5478 (US)

Mike Wolf is based in Canada and has been investing in US real estate for over 30 years. He's also an international speaker and has appeared on all the major television networks and at the time we were recording, he was in Las Vegas to speak on the TEDx stage. ​Mike has built several income streams over the years from his rental portfolio, his turnkey renovation business and his coaching.   We covered a lot in our discussion including: Mike´s early successes and failures as a landlord and fix and flipper His learning curve from doing everything to putting autonomous teams in place The freedom of time and money that real estate has given him The creative financing and acquisition strategies he has used The importance he places on ethically dealing with motivated sellers How the market will change when Covid government support fades And much more!   Contact Mike Wolf www.mikewolfmastery.com info@mikewolfmastery.com IG: mikewolfmastery   Book mentioned: "Delivering Happiness" by Tony Hsieh

Lane Kawaoka currently owns 4,200+ units across 12 states using the power of networking and syndications. Lane lives in Hawaii and uses his skills as a professional engineer to reverse engineer the wealth building strategies used by the worlds most successful investors.  Lane is a fascinating young man and we had a great conversation about: Why Lane considers himself "1st generation" wealthy How he got himself out of the corporate treadmill through real estate investing The transition to massive apartment investing from small single family investing The different mindsets and tax strategies used by the wealthy What "infinite banking" is and why people use this strategy Outsourcing the work involved in purchasing 1000+ properties per year His views on the opportunities in 2021 and beyond   Contact Lane Kawaoaka Simple Passive Cashflow Podcast: https://simplepassivecashflow.com/

Our guest today is Eric Martel, who purchased his first apartment building at just 18 years of age while still at university! After working as an actuary for several years, he made a big move to California in the mid 1990s and made and lost a fortune in the technology sector in the run up to the stock market crash of 2001.  In more recent years, he founded a successful business with his two sons earning active income from selling renovated properties to investors while ploughing back many of the profits into building a portfolio of apartments.  This is a fascinating story of ups, downs and lessons learned from a veteran entrepreneur and I think you're going to enjoy it!  Contact Eric Martel Website: www.marteleric.com IG: e_martel FB: eric.martel.ca Book: Stop trading your time for money

I had the pleasure of speaking with Justin Fraser, a successful investor, apartment syndicator, multifamily asset manager and Host of True Multifamily Podcast. Justin has been on an epic trajectory over the past 2-3 years having gone from 40 units to 1000+ since mid 2018.   We had a great discussion which covered: How Justin began by purchasing turnkey single family Using JVs and creative financing to expand his rental portfolio The lessons and mistakes made with his first multi family purchase Giving up his W2 job to partner with an experienced multifamily operator The challenges with managing C & D class units during Covid The outlook in the real estate market in 2021 His advice for people nervous about getting started in real estate And much more!   Contact Justin Fraser Instagram: justin_88realestate Podcast: True Multifamily Podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY-7an_oDZfzYARORGigovA

Alex Pardo got his start in real estate by wholesaling in the hyper competitive Miami market. He is also the host of the Flip Empire Show and co-founder of ASCEND, a high level mastermind and coaching community for Entrepreneurs. I had a great conversation with Alex who gave a huge amount of top quality and actionable advice for anybody interested in using real estate to help design the best life for you and your family. We discussed: Getting a high flying corporate job with GE Leaving within two years to start his own real estate business The many lessons learned from early mistakes and successes Tips on hiring and incentivizing the right people  How Covid has changed the landscape for flippers & wholesalers Why residential real estate cannot continue to appreciate Competing with corporate buyers by going "old school" Developing a positive mindset for 2021 and beyond   Books Mentioned Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill 4 Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss Who Not How by Dan Sullivan   Contact Alex Pardo https://www.ascendyoursuccess.com/ https://www.flipempire.com http://instagram.com/alexpardo25 https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15

In the second part of a special two part series, show host Colin G Murphy outlines the five most important questions that all real estate investors should be asking themselves.  With more than $100m of real estate bought and sold during his 15 year career Colin has used the knowledge gained from speaking to 1000s of buyers, sellers, landlords, property managers, lenders, realtors and contractors to outline the key questions and suggested answers for residential real estate investors. This includes: What are the best areas and property types to invest in? What due diligence should you do before purchasing a home? How should you vet and choose a good property manager? How much money should you set aside from vacancies, repairs and CapEx? How can you overcome analysis paralysis?     Whether you are a seasoned pro or a rookie, I hope you can pick up something useful in this special show to accelerate your real estate journey!   Contact Colin Murphy www.colininvestments.com info@colininvestments.com IG: colingmurphy FB: colininvestments LinkedIn: colingmurphy

In this special episode show host Colin Murphy outlines the different types of investors he has met during his career and the key steps taken by those who successfully moved through the different phases from owning zero rentals to building life changing real estate portfolios and businesses.  Colin carefully divides real estate investors into four clear categories, provides action steps on how to progress through each one and addresses key issues such as: Getting trapped in endless research and worry Buying one property, waiting a long time, and seeing how it goes How to achieve your potential with clear goal setting Practicing resilience and not sweating the small stuff How to invest intentionally Adopting the habits of full-time breakout investors   Whether you are a seasoned pro or a rookie, I hope you can pick up something useful in this special show to accelerate your real estate journey!   Contact Colin Murphy www.colininvestments.com info@colininvestments.com IG: colingmurphy FB: colininvestments LinkedIn: colingmurphy

On Colin Podcasts Show 27 we chat to Clint Wetherill about building a large property management firm and the advice he has for long term investors. Unlike most property managers, Clint is also a very experienced investor and owns a personal portfolio made up of single family homes, condos, apartments and commercial office buildings.    This show is packed full of actionable information which includes: How Clint started out flipping properties at nights and weekends His transition to property management during the Great Recession Building a property management firm with over 750 doors The advantages big firms have over small property managers  What sets apart really good managers from ordinary or poor ones What is involved in placing a great tenant What types of tenants stay in a property long term How can investors minimize maintenance issues The potential spike in foreclosures & evictions in 2021   Clint Weatherill www.zuluscape.com clint@rwaproperties.com   Colin Murphy info@colininvestments.com https://www.colininvestments.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/colininvestments https://twitter.com/ColinInvestment https://www.instagram.com/colingmurphy

On Colin Podcasts Show 26 we interview Antoine Martel who has built two out of state businesses: a fix and flip operation selling 20 turnkey rentals per month to mostly Californian investors and a fast growing 100 unit apartment portfolio. Most impressively, Antoine is still in his mid twenties and started on this journey less than five years ago. Since then, his father, mother and brother have all joined his team and they're working closely together to create intergenerational wealth while helping hundreds of investors to build passive income streams. During this conversation we discussed: How Antoines entrepreneurial spirit manifested itself at a young age Giving up investing in LA and switching to Memphis Using the BRRR strategy for his first 10 deals Building a database of investors by word of mouth and social media Building teams of contractors and managers out of state Dividing his time between income generation and asset building The challenges of running a family business How he hopes to build a portfolio of 10,000 units His advice for people just starting out And much more!    Contact Information Antoine Martel https://www.instagram.com/martelantoine/ https://martelturnkey.com/ Antoine Free Book: https://free.martelantoine.com/ Recommended Book: Sell it like Serhant by Ryan Serhant Colin Murphy info@colininvestments.com https://www.colininvestments.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/colininvestments https://twitter.com/ColinInvestment https://www.instagram.com/colingmurphy

On Colin Podcasts Show 25 we interview Nathan Brooks, the co-founder and CEO of Bridge Turnkey Investments, a Kansas City-based company renovating and selling more than 150 turnkey properties per year.  Nathan is very highly regarded in real estate circles and fans of the Biggerpockets Podcast (biggest real estate show in the world) will recognize him as he has been on it a record 4 times. We had a great conversation which covered: Nathans hustle and entrepreneurship from a very early age The huge personal price he paid by picking the wrong real estate partner  How he designed and scaled a large turnkey business afterwards The steps he takes to define core values and hire the right people His tips for dealing with wholesalers & defining your buy box Why cashflow is only one thing to look at when analyzing rentals The mistakes he sees newbies making and how to avoid them How Covid disrupted his MMA fighting ... and much more!    Contact Information Nathan Brooks IG: nathanbrooksrei FB: https://www.facebook.com/bridgeturnkey/ Company: https://bridgeturnkey.com/   Books Traction by Gino Wickman Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman Who Not How by Dan Sullivan Colin Murphy info@colininvestments.com https://www.colininvestments.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/colininvestments https://twitter.com/ColinInvestment https://www.instagram.com/colingmurphy  

On Colin Podcasts Show 24 we interview Dave Holman, a man on a mission to use real estate to solve problems and improve communities. Having nearly a decade of experience as a real estate investor, Dave is passionate about teaching others how to achieve doing well by doing good. This was a really great show which covered a host of fascinating topics, including: How Dave founded a chain of camping stores in Bolivia His first foray into real estate joint ventures with no money down How he learned about syndications from the ground up His current portfolio of 100+ residential & commercial properties How he finds the best deals and best people to manage them His philosophy for using real estate to help others less fortunate His advice for people who want to use real estate to 10x their possibilities And much more!   Contact Information   Dave Holman www.holmanhomes.com Dave@holmanhomes.com Tel: 207-517-5700   Colin Murphy info@colininvestments.com https://www.colininvestments.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/colininvestments https://twitter.com/ColinInvestment https://www.instagram.com/colingmurphy

On Colin Podcasts Show 23, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kathy Fettke, one of the most respected voices in the Real Estate industry. Kathy is the host of the Real Wealth show, which was one of the first podcasts on iTunes with over 1,800 episodes and 5 million all-time downloads.  Kathy is also co-founder of the Real Wealth Network, the best selling author of Retire Rich with Rentals and is a frequent guest expert for major media outlets like CNN, CNBC, Fox News & Bloomberg. Aside from all that, she's also a very active real estate investor and is passionate about teaching others how to build life changing real estate portfolios!   I've known Kathy for many years and enjoyed talking to her about: How a major medical shock started her real estate journey Her early successes and mistakes and what she learned from both The importance of focus and goal setting Why she works so well with her husband Rich Fettke Specializing in a specific niche vs trying everything How the role of women in real estate has changed so much Where we are in the current real estate cycle The "recession proof" property types any investor can target And more! Contact Information Kathy Fettke www.realwealth.com/ https://www.realwealthnetwork.com/about/kathy-fettke/ https://www.realwealthnetwork.com/category/podcast/real-wealth-show/   Colin Murphy info@colininvestments.com https://www.colininvestments.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/colininvestments https://twitter.com/ColinInvestment https://www.instagram.com/colingmurphy

On Colin Podcasts Show 22 we interview author, business owner and investor Damion Lupo. He has a fascinating story to tell - he has literally been hustling since the age of 11 and built a $20 million dollar real estate empire by the age of 25.  The Great Recession of 2008 exacted a high price on Damion who lost everything and spent the next five years building it back up again. He now advises people how to take control of their money away from Wall St, how to educate themselves on the real possibilities out there and to take back control of their financial futures.  During this show we spoke about: How Damion has been making money since the age of 11 How he built up a portfolio of 150 homes by age 25  How he channelled those profits into development and lost heavily in 2008-2009 The tough steps he took to recover and build himself back up again Helping people take back control of their own retirement funds His advice for teaching our children about managing money  His process for writing books (he has co/authored more than a dozen) Investing almost $400,000 over two years on a world class mentor And much more!   Contact Information Damion Lupo https://damionlupo.com https://www.eqrp.co   Books Reinvented Life by Damion Lupo Secrets Self-Made Millionaires Teach their Kids by Steve Siebold Success if Your Own Damn Fault by Larry Winget   Contact Colin Murphy info@colininvestments.com https://www.colininvestments.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/colininvestments https://twitter.com/ColinInvestment https://www.instagram.com/colingmurphy

Today we welcome Shawn & Joni Wolfswinkel to the podcast for a terrific conversation into the ups and downs of their 20 years working together in real estate.  Shawn & Joni began their real estate journey in college and have worked together ever since, building a thriving group of companies in Texas & New Mexico that span property management (1500 doors), rehabs/new construction (100+ per year), plumbing, podcasting and training/outsourcing virtual assistants! During the show we discussed: How Shawn & Joni started wholesaled and invested their way through college Their individual strengths and how they compliment each other The many challenges they've faced and how they overcame them Adopting a "get rich slow" approach and avoiding high risk gambles How they constantly push themselves & their staff to grow The dramatic changes they made to their business during Covid Achieving a balance between family, health, business and spirituality Contact Shawn & Joni Wolfswinkel https://www.insidethewolfsden.com/ https://texasturnkeyproperties.com/ IG: jonimwolf / shawnthewolf   Contact Colin Murphy info@colininvestments.com https://www.colininvestments.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/colininvestments https://twitter.com/ColinInvestment https://www.instagram.com/colingmurphy

On Colin Podcasts Show 20 we interview Scott Adams from Realty Wealth Advisors in Indianapolis. Scott is a broker, builder, investor and asset manager with huge amount of real estate experience.  Most of all, Scott is an expert at finding deals and we had a lot of fun digging into the different strategies he has used at various stages in his career. Scotts modest upbringing and where he got his hunger for success His first investments in tax liens as a young student The hard lessons learned from building a portfolio of 100 low end homes   Transitioning into selling turnkey single family homes to investors Scaling a business to buying and renovating 200+ homes per year How a tragic story from his business partner turned into an amazing acquisition Building a new multi purpose commercial project in the middle of Covid His advice for people who want to own more rental properties And much more!   Contact Scott Adams http://www.realtywealthadvisors.com/ Tel: 317-960-3300   Contact Colin  info@colininvestments.com https://www.colininvestments.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/colininvestments https://twitter.com/ColinInvestment https://www.instagram.com/colingmurphy

On today´s show I had the pleasure of chatting with Keith Weinhold. Keith is a well known investor and educator who is host of the GetRichEducation Podcast and the website getricheducation.com. He is also a writer for Forbes Magazine, a best selling author and a successful real estate investor. We covered a wide range of topics which included: The ups and downs of Keiths first rental property The key habits and traits that differentiate poor, middle class and wealthy The FIVE ways real estate investors get paid from rental property How to come out on top in a bidding war without overpaying The locations and property types successful investors are currently buying  Keiths views on shadow inventory and demand in 2021 and beyond   Contact Keith https://www.getricheducation.com/ https://www.getricheducation.com/podcast/ https://www.getricheducation.com/letter/   Five Ways you Get Paid: https://www.dropbox.com/s/vlfshqqvx1mboeh/Five-Ways-Real-Estate_Pays-You.pdf?dl=0 Contact Colin  info@colininvestments.com https://www.colininvestments.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/colininvestments https://twitter.com/ColinInvestment https://www.instagram.com/colingmurphy

On Colin Podcasts show 18 we interview Melanie Finnegan, Founder & CEO of Tax Lien Wealth Solutions, a leading source of education and investment opportunities in the tax lien market. Melanie has been investing, educating, and assisting others in becoming successful in the tax lien investing industry for 12 years.  This show covered a host of fascinating topics, including How Melanie got started & her early pitfalls What a tax lien is and how they generate high returns The risks and rewards of tax lien investing How Melanies firm buys on the secondary market Why so many people look to Florida for tax investing The opportunities coming in tax investing due to Covid Best resources for learning more about tax liens   Contact Information Melanie Flanagan www.taxlienwealthsolutions.com https://www.facebook.com/TaxLienWealthSolutions   Colin Murphy info@colininvestments.com https://www.colininvestments.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/colininvestments https://twitter.com/ColinInvestment https://www.instagram.com/colingmurphy

Alexander Cruz from Baltimore, Maryland is our guest today. Alex or "Xander" is a partner in CR of Maryland, one of the biggest buyers, rehabbers and property managers in the Baltimore market. Alex had some great insights to share about his journey and the expertise he has gained in flipping, renovating, property management and growing a business to 25+ employees.    In our wide chat we covered a wide variety of topics that included: How Alex got started in real estate as a brokers assistant How he pivoted to working and later partnering with a successful house flipper Changing their focus from flipping to building & managing a large portfolio The types of properties Alex and his colleagues buy in Baltimore How they sell fully renovated middle class homes that meet 1% rule The teams and systems he uses for buying on and off market properties How Covid rocked their business and the adjustments they've made His great advice for people looking to accelerate their real estate journeys And much more!    Further Links https://www.crofmaryland.com/ alex@crofmaryland.com Contact Colin  info@colininvestments.com https://www.colininvestments.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/colininvestments https://twitter.com/ColinInvestment https://www.instagram.com/colingmurphy

Jared Garfield is today's guest and he is one of the top real estate investors and educators in the country. Jared and his teams have closed, renovated and managed over 3,000 properties in 5 states. He also runs a successful real estate coaching platform and has trained more than 1000 clients as they build real estate portfolios. In a wide ranging interview myself and Jared covered a wide variety of topics including: How Jared got hooked on real estate when his grandfather allowed him to fly around Utah in a small plane looking at real estate opportunities How he started buying homes at auction straight out of college His regrets from not reinvesting the proceeds from early profits How he finds high cash flowing opportunities despite inventory shortages Managing construction crews in multiple locations The personal sacrifices he has made to build passive income streams Why "deferred gratification" is the secret sauce that sets wealth builders apart Having one of his most profitable ever months despite being seriously ill with Covid    Contact Jared jared@roitk.com www.roitk.com   Books Big Shifts Ahead by John Burns & Chris Porter Start With Why by Simon Sinek Contact Colin  info@colininvestments.com https://www.colininvestments.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/colininvestments https://twitter.com/ColinInvestment https://www.instagram.com/colingmurphy

On Colin Podcasts Show 15, we interview Matt Bowles from the Maverick Investor Group. Matt has been a full-time digital nomad since 2013 and incredibly, he has run a successful real estate business from 65 different countries in the last 7 years! While being a digital nomad is not for everyone, Matt has some brilliant ideas and insights on how people can increase their wealth and improve their lifestyles by creating location independent income streams. Matt is also the host of The Maverick Show podcast where he interviews real estate investors, entrepreneurs and world travelers.   This was a fascinating conversation which covered: Matts early house hacking while working for a non profit Getting fired at age 30 and starting a new business How he helps investors find turnkey properties Insights into his nomad lifestyle and experiences The types of entrepreneurs he meets on his travels The four ways people can build location independent incomes And much more!   Contact Information Matt Bowles https://www.maverickinvestorgroup.com/colin https://www.themaverickshow.com/   Books The 4-hour work week by Tim Ferriss Colin G Murphy info@colininvestments.com https://www.colininvestments.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/colininvestments https://twitter.com/ColinInvestment https://www.instagram.com/colingmurphy