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063: On the show today is Sarah Weaver, an investor, author, and business owner. Sarah talks about real estate investing, mindset, how she built her portfolio of 19 properties, and how she buys and manages them all long distance. She breaks down the numbers, and why it makes sense to add Medium Term Rental (MTR) properties to your rental portfolio. Grab your pen and paper and get ready for this amazing conversation!Guest: Sarah WeaverHost: Candle Locket This show is sponsored by: Candle Real Estate Academy.com. Education for real estate professionals.

062: Andrea Hardaway is a property manager and author. And this week's episode is so good! Listen in to learn how Andrea became a property manager, how she and her team find and qualify tenants for their properties, how they handle repairs, evictions, and so much more! If you have been thinking about hiring a property manager to manage your properties, if you want to learn how to manage your own rental properties using the strategies and systems of property managers, or even if you think you want to become a property manager, this episode is for you! Guest: Andrea HardawayHost: Candle Locket This show is sponsored by: Candle Real Estate Academy.com. Education for real estate professionals.

061: Makeda Smith is a global event planner, real estate investor, and a brand new international real estate agent. This week, Makeda talks about how to buy real estate as an investor and teaches us how to sell as an agent. She talks about out of the box strategies about how to finance, choose your property and how to create other goals with your international properties. For entrepreneurs, she also gives four marketing strategy tips for increasing followers. Listen in for your invite to one of Makeda's global events that's happening in 2023! Guest: Makeda Smith Host: Candle Locket This show is sponsored by: Candle Real Estate Academy.com. Education for real estate professionals.

060: This week I talk with Kevin Jefferson, a mortgage lender in Atlanta, Georgia. We talked about so many strategies and ideas that will be a game changer if you're looking to buy a home in 2023 to live in or even invest in for 2023. We talk about Kevin's outlook for the current real estate market and four game changing hacks that will change the game for you as a consumer and wanting to get into real estate! Guest: Kevin Jefferson Host: Candle Locket This show is sponsored by: Candle Real Estate Academy.com. Education for real estate professionals.

059: Welcome back to Part 2 of my conversation with Dexter Brown, real estate investor. In this episode, we talk about note investing, becoming a debt holder instead of an equity holder, entrepreneurship, and his future goals in real estate. Grab your pen and paper. You don't want to miss this second part of this amazing conversation!Guest: Dexter BrownHost: Candle LocketThis show is sponsored by: Candle Real Estate Academy.com. Education for real estate professionals. This show is sponsored by: Candle Real Estate Academy.com. Education for real estate professionals.

058: Real estate investor Dexter Brown from New Orleans, Louisiana is on the show and we are talking all things real estate and how he got into the excess funds business. How it works, his day-to-day, and how you can start an excess funds business. Guest: Dexter BrownHost: Candle Locket

058: Real estate investor Clive Davis, is the owner or investor of over 2k multifamily units. He is on the podcast telling us how we can do the same. He shares the steps to owning an apartment, why apartments are better than single-family, how his business is dealing with inflation, and more. Guest: Clive Davis FB group: African American Multi-family Network Download the FREE Real Estate Investing BlueprintReal Estate Investors on Fire CommunityHost: Candle Lockett

056: Real estate investor Shay Nabors comes on the podcast to share how she house-hacked her way into owning multiple multi-units as a first-time home-buyer. She talked about how she found her first property, how she leverages banks, and her 2022 prediction in real estate. Guest: Shay Nabors  IG: @thereiplatform Download the FREE Real Estate Investing BlueprintReal Estate Investors on Fire CommunityHost: Candle Lockett

055: Real estate investor Zachary Juergensen is on the podcast teaching us all things metaverse- FOR BEGINNERS. We start with the basic foundation of the metaverse how and why it is created and how we prepare ourselves for the future of real estate. We also discuss NFT, blockchains, and cryptocurrency. Learn more about Zach here. Learn more about REI FIREFollow ZachFollow Candle

054: Real estate broker Alexis Monroe joins the podcast to share how she has used the buying and selling of land as her strategy in real estate investing. In this interview, she shares how she went from flipping her first land deal and now turning this niche into a brokerage. Learn more about Alexis: www.lightinguprealestate.comFree Real-estate Investing Blueprint: www.CandleLockett.comSponsor: Real Estate Investors on Fire

053: 26-year-old Dallas Basha comes on the podcast sharing he saw a problem and now provides student housing for 140 students. In this interview we discuss:limited partnershipsmanaging properties with a full-time jobhow he finds propertiesrisks with student housingGuest: Dallas Basha FREE: 3-Day Challenge

052: Starting off 2022, with financial advisor, author, and educator Rory Douglas. In this episode, we are talking about all things "financial literacy" for real estate investors. In this episode, you'll learn the number #1 thing you should do before you start real estate investing tax codes for real estate investors,whole life insurance,trusts,and his prediction for the market in 2022. More about Rory K DouglasFree 3-DAY Challenge

051: Ready to learn about building your personal credit, mortgages, creating commercial loans, and how to use your personal home to get your first property? Real estate banker and investor Michael "Big League" McKenzie joins the podcast and is ready to tell all. To learn more about Michael:  https://www.mylifeinrealestate.com/podcast/what-bankers-wont-tell-you-but-this-one-willFREE Download the Real Estate Investing BluePrint: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5fd43c02716e9eff60064cb6

050: Gene B. Johnson, flipper and real estate developer is here and ready to share his goal of flipping 40 properties in 2021, the year he turns 40. We discuss how got started as a wholesaler, works with investors for capital, finding properties, building his team, and transitioning from flipper to developer. Learn more about Gene: https://www.mylifeinrealestate.com/podcast/how-to-do-40-flips-by-40FREE Download the Real Estate Investing BluePrint: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5fd43c02716e9eff60064cb6

049: Real estate investor and YouTuber Tariq Thomas is on the podcast bringing all of this knowledge on flipping houses. He has been flipping real estate for over 20 years and he's here for all the rookies. We go over his top 5 mistakes rookies make when it comes to flipping houses. To learn more about Tariq: https://www.mylifeinrealestate.com/podcast/rookie-mistakes-to-avoid-flipping-houses

048: Hotel owner, insurance consultant, blogger, podcaster, and financial consultant Acquania Escarne is on the podcast sharing how to use life insurance to buy real estate. She is in her zone.  We discussed the difference between whole and term life insurance.  Real estate strategies you can use with life insurance. She also shares her exit strategy with her real estate portfolio and so much more. Learn more about Acquania Escarne: https://www.mylifeinrealestate.com/podcast/how-to-use-life-insurance-to-buy-real-estateBlog: https://www.mylifeinrealestate.com/

047: We have back "Real Estate Superwoman" Ashley Jennings. She shares how she transitioned from a full-time employee to a full-time real estate investor, how she syndicates deals, how she works with her capital investors, and her next venture in real estate. Learn more about Ashley Jennings: https://www.mylifeinrealestate.com/podcast/how-to-syndicate-a-real-estate-dealDownload the Real Estate Investing Blue Print: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5fd43c02716e9eff60064cb6

046: Justin Corritore is co-owner of Stonehouse Management Company, he comes on the podcast to share his step-by-step strategy of how he built this massive portfolio. How he used the leverage of relationships to build his business model. Real Estate Investing Blueprint: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5fd43c02716e9eff60064cb6Learn more aout Justin: https://www.mylifeinrealestate.com/podcast/from-25k-to-35-million

045- 26-year-old real estate investor Abrahana James shares her experience buying her first investment property by house hacking. She explains her strategy in buying the right duplex, how she manages the property,  how she lives off 40% of her income, and the other streams of income besides rental she has come in every month.Instagram: @dasoulspeakerEmail: abrahanajames23@gmail.com Inspirational Soulfood – Text SOULFOOD to 55469Purchase:

044- Today we are talking with the "Tax Lien Queen" Shantelle Owens. She teaches us why tax liens are the best advantage when buying real estate, how to buy at auctions, buying as a business,  the best strategies for picking the best properties, and more.  Mobile: 678-408-0595Email: Cxt@gataxlienbootcamp.comInstagram/Facebook: @GataxlienbootcampClubhouse: Chantelle Owens[FREE] Introductory GA Tax Lien Bootcamp Webinar on August 11, 2021 | 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM EST.  : https://introwebinar.gataxlienbootcamp.comPurchase:

Real estate broker, investor and mogul Tamairo Moutry joins the podcast to share her strategy on how to use the B.R.R.R.R method the right way so that you can build wealth through real estate quickly. Connect with Tamairo: https://www.instagram.com/tamairomoutrysellsrealestate/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/Tamairosrealestatetips/https://www.facebook.com/groups/2409017169425569www.facebook.com/floridasbestrealestatewww.facebook.com/georgiasbestrealestatewww.facebook.com/milwaukeesbestrealestatewww.facebook.com/Illinoisbestrealestate As always we can connect as well: 

042: Real estate agent, investor and budding developer Dwight Hall joins the podcast to give us the details on how and why he started  DHall Homes; a development company focused on bridging the homeownership gap for black and minority prospective home buyers in Little Rock, Arkansas. Listen in to get tips and the strategy on how you can do the same in your community.  Connect with Dwight: https://www.instagram.com/dhallhomes/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/DHallHomes/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwightwhall/ As always we can connect as well: 

Real estate investor Tan Akles-Fitch joins the podcast to give us all the details on investing in short-term rentals. Tan shares why you should focus on short-term rentals, the strategy behind determining which properties will be most profitable and how you get started with your own AirBnB property. Connect with Tan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tan-akles-fitch-b9282858/https://www.tanakles.com/https://p.facebook.com/TanAklesRealtor/ As always we can connect as well: 

040: Real estate investor and mortgage note expert Saprina Allen joins the podcast to give us all the details on mortgage note investing. Saprina shares what mortgage note investing is, how it's different from real estate investing and how you can get started in this industry with as little as $500.Connect with Saprina: Company website: https://www.mscpinc.com/about-usLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saprina-allen-62423113/Call/Text: 330-472-3966As always we can connect as well: 

039: Today we are lighting up how to be your own general contractor. Our guest Karee Martin is a general contractor, real estate developer, registered VA builder, renovations specialist and more.   We talk about the pros and cons of being your own general contractor, the skills needed to be your own general contractor, and her opinion about land. This interview was so amazing that I can't wait to have her come back. This is one of those interviews where you'll need paper and pen. Connect with Karee: Email: KareeMartin@centralcontractors.orgWebsite: www.centralcontractors.orgAs always we can connect as well:

038: Today we are lighting up mobile home investing. Our guest Nichole  Briscoe turned $20k into $180k in one year through mobile home investing. We talk about the steps she took to achieve success as a mobile home investor, how she did her first and second deals, what first time investors should do they day they start out, and the multiple reasons we should be looking at mobile homes. I've had two other guests talk about mobile home investing, and the third time's the charm! I'm definitely looking into this after today's episode.  Instagram: @mobilehome_mami Clubhouse: @NicholeBriscoeMention this podcast episode when reaching out to Nichole for a discount on her mentorship program. As always we can connect as well:

037: Today we are lighting up how to joint venture in real estate. Cleon Coleman is the guest today and we talk about how to find a partner for joint ventures, the purpose of banks, and the fundamentals of investing and money. We also talk about how Cleon is using real estate to serve a higher purpose in the community. Connect with Cleon by dropping a message on Facebook or popping it in the comments on this episode.As always we can connect as well:

Tiffany Taylor, a realtor that specializes in listing estate properties. Estate sales are trillion dollar businesses that are overlooked by investors. Tiffany is here to share the strategies in finding these properties, getting your offer accepted, and even how to protect your own real estate from going through probate. Listen to this episode to learn about finding properties through estate sales, and find out what Tiffany's new past time (soon to be revenue stream) is. Hint: It's on the water. Connect with Tiffany: Facebook: @tiffanytaylorInstagram: @tiffanytaylorincAs always we can connect as well:

035: How to use hard money lending in new construction explained by Kenneth Igwe. Kenneth Igwe, Director of Baker Collins & CO has expertise in business, real estate, finance, and banking. Kenneth enjoys walking others through the journey of entity selection, formation, maintenance and dissolution, and business succession planning.  Connect with Kenneth: https://www.facebook.com/kenneth.igwe.50As always we can connect as well:#KennethIgwe #HardMoney #RealEstateFunding This podcast episode is sponsored by: HTP Financial ServiceSave $100  Promo code: LIGHTINGUP

034: CPA and tax strategist, Michel Valburn joins the podcast and shares countless tax strategies to help us save thousands in real estate investing. Learn what strategies give the best incentives, how to make real estate work for us, how the IRS sees operational and passive income, how to protect our assets with LLC’s, the new tax code under the Biden/Harris administration, and more. Get episode show notes here:https://www.lightinguprealestate.com/This podcast episode is sponsored by: HTP Financial ServiceSave $100  Promo code: LIGHTINGUPWebsite: Michel Valburn.comInstagram: Michel ValburnSchedule a call: Michel Valburn 

 On this episode I have certified coach and mindset strategist Martin Perdomo.  Martin Perdomo also known as "The Elite strategist" is an inspired instructor, speaker, philosopher, entrepreneur that has inspired thousands around the globe. Martin is now available for leadership trainings, Sales training, Business consul. and coaching In this episode you'll see Martin in his true calling as a coach passionate about helping you and me be our best selves in 2021. Who This Episode Is For: Anyone who is looking to get over the mindset of lack of money Beginning real estate investorsWhat You'll Learn From This Episode: Getting past the barriers that are holding you back from reaching your goalsDaily tools to get over generational curses, fears, and how to start investing todayBuilding our self confidenceAnd so much more!Resources:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theelitestrategist/  Instagram:

032: This interview celebrates Lighting Up Real Estate's One Year Anniversary!!! Hotel strategist,  Davonne Reeves is lighting up real estate sharing how she and her partner closed a historic deal purchasing a 8.3 million dollar Hilton hotel. You'll learn in this episode what inspired Davonne to become a hotel owner. The biggest misconceptions about owning hotels. The mindset of a hotel owner, an opportunity to learn hands on how to purchase a hotel with Davonne and much more. Hotel Ownership Cohort20% off Course: promo code: CANDLEInstagram: @DavonneReaves LinkedIN: The Vonne GroupFacebook: The Vonne Group

Sometimes it’s hard for beginning real estate investors to relate with high level investors that have 60+ rental properties and closing 7+ flips a month when they want to learn how to buy the 1st property. On the show today, Natasha Russel shares how she just closed her 1st real estate deal on the hood of the car. Learn her system for lead generation, the tools she used, and the lessons she learned from this deal so you don’t make the same mistakes. This podcast episode is sponsored by: HTP Financial ServiceSave $100  Promo code: LIGHTINGUPNatasha RussellEmail: russellremllc@gmail.com Website: RussellRemnantLLC.com Email: Call or Text: 1-888-203-0015

Meet Kendall Petersen, he was a firefighter making $1,800 a month to now owning Magella Homes, a full-time virtual wholesaling business. Kendall shares how he left his career as a fire-fighter to becoming a wholesaler and turning into a team of six. Learn how he manages his day to day, how he’s using wholesale to create multiple streams of income with real estate. Kendall is straightforward and answers the questions many beginners in wholesaling have and so much more.This podcast episode is sponsored by: HTP Financial ServiceSave $100 Promo code: LIGHTINGUPKendall PetersenEmail: kendall@magellahomes.comFacebook business page: Magella HomesInstagram: @kendallpetersenClubhouse: @kendallpetersen

Real estate broker, Realtor, and investor Ashley Jennings, also known as A.J. joins the show. This real estate powerhouse explains in detail how she runs her real estate business in multiple states all while holding a full-time job. In this episode you’ll hear about her day to day management, members of her team, how she works with contractors, and how she finds deals she can close in 4 weeks or less. This podcast episode is sponsored by: HTP Financial ServiceSave $100 Promo code: LIGHTINGUPInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennings_realestategroup/

In this conversation, home inspector Marlon Page shares why home inspections are important when buying your 1st home or 1st investment property. Learn what to expect at inspections, the three 3 things inspectors are looking for, how to choose home inspectors, and more. Show notes :https://www.lightinguprealestate.com/This podcast episode is sponsored by:This podcast episode is sponsored by: HTP Financial ServiceSave $100 Promo code: LIGHTINGUPWebsite: https://thehomeinspectionpros.com/Direct number: 404-454-76521

This is our third episode in our “Homeownership Series” . This episode is about how to purchase insurance for your home and investment properties. Octavious Smith joins the show to discuss the process of purchasing insurance for your home, high deductible vs. high premium rates, how to file claims, renter’s insurance and more. This podcast episode is sponsored by: HTP Financial ServicesSave $100 Promo code: LIGHTING UP REAL ESTATEWebsite: osmithsf.comEmail o@osmithsf.com

This is our second episode in our “Homeownership Series." This episode is about the homebuying process with a Realtor. Terry Mills joins the show to discuss the process of buying a home. We also discuss how to choose a Realtor, what Realtors do and not do, his journey to real estate investing, and a big opportunity for listeners who want to get into real estate investing. Show notes:https://www.lightinguprealestate.com/This podcast episode is sponsored by: HTP Financial Website: tmillsrealtygroup.comInstagram: tmillstherealtor

This is the first episode in our “Homeownership Series” teaching you how to buy your 1st home as a real estate investor. In this episode, mortgage lender Padi Goodspeed shares all her knowledge and advice on how to finance. We discuss the best type of home financing for investors, financing for multi units, students loans, commingling, LLCs, bankruptcy, and more. Show notes :https://www.lightinguprealestate.com/This podcast episode is sponsored by:Website: https://yourmortgagegirl.com/Instagram:padigoodspeed

If you use the Clubhouse App and have gone into any real estate investing room you will recognize the voice of Brittany Rose. A real estate investor and popular room moderator. She joins the show to have a conversation about how she has made it her mission to close the racial wealth gap. We discuss how her 1st flip was a disaster but pushed her further into real estate investing and helping others get started, the 4 steps to financial freedom, how everyone should run a business, and the best strategy for anyone that wants to begin investing. Show notes here: https://www.lightinguprealestate.com/This podcast episode is sponsored by: Iqra PublishingSave 20% publishing your book. Promo code: CANDLEBrittany RoseEmail: hearbrittanyspeak@gmail.com Instagram: b.theboss

Real estate developer Alex Sanders joins the podcast to talk about how you can become a private equity investor. In this episode, learn the difference between crowdfunding and private equity investing, how to vet companies, his prediction for real estate under the Biden-Harris administration, and why he learned more attending an HBCU than he did earning his Masters in real estate from Georgetown. Get episode show notes here:https://www.lightinguprealestate.com/This podcast episode is sponsored by: Iqra PublishingSave 20% publishing your book. Promo code: CANDLEWebsite: RayMarieProperties@gmail.comInstagram: RE_MoneyMentorEmail: Alex@raymarieproperties.com

022: Marijuana is legal in 38 states. If you thought about how to start a marijuana business this episode is for you. Allison shares how to buy land, how to qualify for loan approval, the terms of financing, how to structure your cannabis business, and more. Show notes here: https://www.lightinguprealestate.com/This podcast episode is sponsored by: Iqra PublishingSave 20% publishing your book. Promo code: CANDLEAllison J CrossEmail: allisonjcross@gmail.comClubhouse: Allison Cross

If you ask any real estate investor why they invest in real estate the most common answer is “financial freedom”. This sounds so much easier said than done. If you want to start investing but afraid to get off the sidelines, consider hiring a coach to help you through the deal. Real estate investing coach Rhianna Campbell is on the show. She guides us through the roadblocks and that investors face through a deal. Rhianna shares her own real estate investing journey and how she takes her experience and lessons to help her clients get financial freedom through investing. Get access to show notes and transcripts.This podcast episode is sponsored by Iqra PublishingSave 20% publishing your book. Promo code: CANDLERhianna CampbellEmail: rhianna@properplanning.realestateFacebook: @rhiannacampbellInstagram: @rhiannamcampbell

020: Real Estate investor and Realtor, Shenice Brown specializes in working with investors who want purchase “buy and hold” properties. In our conversation she shares: misconceptions about Realtors, how to find a Realtor for your business, how they help you find the right property, and the process of choosing tenants with government vouchers. Shenice Brown: shenice@empowerfinanciallife.comhomes@empowerteamtx.comhttp://instagram.com/queerofrealestatehttp://instagram.com/shenandshanshowhttp://empowerfinanciallife.com

What you’ll learn from this episode:- When flipping you submit to the hard money lender you’re submitting the property and your repair list.-There’s different levels of renovation- Square foot pricing- The importance of where the property is located.- If you add a feature to your property, it depends on what’s the norm for that market area.- The Appraiser will take about 2 to 3 days to evaluate the property.- Each Appraiser is different, that’s why it’s called “opinion of value.”- Invest in your career: There are courses where you can learn how to value a property.- How to grow money and how to keep it.- Having 7 strains of income.https://realappraising.com/ResourcesNote: Some of these resources contain affiliate links.Rich Dad, Poor Dad, BookHUD Community Development Block GrantsThank you for listening!!! Want to continue the discussion…Leave a comment above.Have any questions about the show? Contact me.How you can support…Subscribe on I-Tunes and leave a comment.

017- Do you have a plan to protect your properties and other assets when you are no longer here? In this episode, Attorney Chimere Trimble joins the show and explains how real estate investors leave their legacy through estate planning. She explains the difference between simple wills and trust, how to determine who gets your properties, and more. Show notes can be found here: www.LightingUpRealEstate.com

016: In this episode real estate investor Keith Stone shares his step-by-step process of becoming real estate developer and building a town-home community in Dallas, Texas. You will learn how to secure financing, how to create a team, the timeline process, and more. Interview notes can be found here: www.LightingUpRealEstate.com

015: In this conversation, 26 year-old AirBnB Superhost and real estate investor Errol Allen joins the show. He shares how to earn income through subleasing. We cover a step-by-step system for finding a subleasing property and getting it rented on AirBnB. He also shares how to work with the landlord, the value of solving problems in real estate, the day in the life of an AirBnB Superhost, and more. Transcripts can be found here: www.LightingUpRealEstate.com

014: Let's talk about how make your money work for you through real estate investing. Investor Rob Van Harris joins the show and share strategies so you can invest your money as a silent investor in flipping homes with no risks, protect your interest, recognize a good deal and more. Podcast transcripts and note can be found here: https://www.lightinguprealestate.com

013- So what does it take to get your 1st rental property? Real estate investor and author Christina Reynolds joins the show. She is going to teach you how to get financing, choose a property, find a tenant, and more. Podcast notes can be found here: Lighting Up Real Estate.com

#012 In this episode, I have a conversation with author and real estate investor Rachael Hernandez, about how to invest in mobile homes. We discuss why she believes mobile homes are better than single family, how to find deals, how to manage your mobile properties and more. Episode notes can be found here: LightingUpRealEstate.com