Rapid Real Estate Radio

For those seeking clarification and understanding, in this episode I explain what a real estate coach actually is and how you might benefit from working with one. 

In this episode I give some helpful tips on how to find and engage contractors in a productive manner. Red flags to watch out for and some pro tips for making a good working relationship. 

In this episode I break down the meaning of the terms Buyer's Market and Seller's Market. I cover why it even matters, and what you can do to take advantage of each. Also, have you noticed that if you unnecessarily censor stuff it looks super dirty and inappropriate? This episode title hearkens back to the childrens' rhyme "To market to market to buy a FAT PIG. I censored it because that kind of language feels a little insensitive. 

Even if you are the "boss," if you are working for a big company, you still have to answer to someone. This episode is a conversation about a real estate investor who realized that her effort might be better spent building her own business, rather than the corporate bottom line.  Jennifer Simas is a successful investor doing some big things in Mesa, AZ. I think most folks who hear Jennifer's story will recognize a little of themselves, and hopefully pull out some pro tips and encouragement to go and do their own big things. 

Think of the worst case scenario that could happen to your home. Short of complete destruction or supernatural possession, this story is just about my worst case situation.

It's been said that "you don't get what you deserve, you get what you Negotiate." To that end, this episode discusses some great tips to prepare you for the unique context of negotiating in real estate deals.  

I think we sometimes learn the best, by getting a different perspective. People get into real estate investing a bunch of different ways, and I love learning each person's unique story.  This episode is an interview with a successful investor on the rise based in Scottsdale, AZ. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Mellanie Joy. 

When selling a property to a buyer who is getting a loan, you are at the mercy of the appraiser who ultimately decides the value of the property. If there is a disagreement in price, things can get a little tense. This episode gives tips and anecdotes for navigating the appraisal process successfully. ENJOY!

Do you know off the top of your head what a typical toilet would cost to purchase and install? Not many people do. But that's exactly the kind of thing a real estate investor knows about. If you want to increase your investment chops, this episode gives some very practical tips for how to estimate home repairs. 

Sometimes real estate investing can get dirty. In this episode I recount the true story of one such project that left a bad taste in my friend's mouth. 

This is a Case Study episode, where I discuss the details of an actual deal so you can learn a little about the thought process that goes into analyzing a property. This was a real deal from a student I was coaching. Names have been removed for privacy. 

In this episode I give my personal story of how I got started in real estate investing. I give details about the first deal I completed, as well as the process I went through to finally find some success.    If you are finding value in this podcast, please subscribe!