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Marvin Thomas is the very picture of persevering through adversity. No matter what any of us endeavor to do we are going to meet obstacles along the way. That has certainly been true for Marv. As you listen to our interview think about the obstacles that have been thrown at you. How did you deal with them? How have you dealt with adversity? Did they become roadblocks or merely speed bumps along the way. Listen as Marv shares his own adversity and the attitude he had that helped him overcome them. 

Vanessa Doss is a real estate entrepreneur that refocused her life from California back to her home town of Pittsburgh PA after giving acting a shot. Now she is completely dedicated to a new life as a real estate investor. Today Vanessa shares her background and journey as well as what is helping her find success in The Steel City.   Be sure and listen to the end where Vanessa will share her best advice for building your own successful career in Real Estate.   To connect with Vanessa visit her website or send her an email: www.nessbuyshouses.com Nessbuyshouses (at) gmail.com

We've all been there, a lead calls us up and explains that there is a reverse mortgage on their property. What do we do? Well far too many of us freeze. Or worse yet, we say there is nothing we can do to help them. After today you will never have to say that again.  Reverse Mortgages are often misunderstood. On today's episode Christina Harmes Hika, known as the Reverse Mortgage Queen, explains all about reverse mortgages. She shares how those that truly understand them can help consumers that have this type of mortgage. But, she doesn't stop there. She breaks down how we as either investors or real estate agents can profit by helping those that have a need to move on after having a reverse mortgage. This knowledge is invaluable.  Would you like to reach out to Christina? Visit her websites at C2webinar.com C2reverses.com

Have you ever wanted to enter the commercial real estate field by buying multifamily properties. If so, you will want to listen to special guest today - Mike Fritz. He created his first duplex at the age of 19 then felt a call to the ministry. After serving his fellow men and women for several years he knew it was time to get back into the real estate game. But, Mike wanted to get in big. He bypassed single family and went straight into multifamily deals.   Today, Mike is going to share with us his formula for doing multifamily the right way.   Here are the show highlights:   Mike's fist duplex [5:30] How real estate helps us achieve our dreams [13:03] How Mike built the bulk of his business in less than a year [15:00] What does full financial freedom mean to you? [16:09] Structure deals to ensure investor buy in [20:36] How to get paid in large multifamily projects [24:07] Why mentors can raise your sights and your profits [28:06] The move to convert "other" commercial properties to multifamily [45:14] How you can learn multifamily from Mike [46:49]   From cultivating a winning mindset to knowing the correct steps to take when entering the multifamily arena, Mike is the right person to learn from. If you want to do things the right way you have to listen to Mike.   To work with Mike visit 10weekmulti.com or email Mike directly at mike@poweruprealestate.com.

There are many similarities between the highest paid NFL athletes and the highest paid real estate investors.  And it starts with making one decision:  Being the best.  It’s easier said than done, but all the top-earning athletes and investors have this in common.  In this episode, I’m sharing how to “siphon” the mindset of the top NFL players to become one of the highest paid investors in America.  Here Are The Show Highlights: The NFL players’ secret for getting multi-million dollar contracts (that you can apply to your real estate business) (3:17)  Why something as absurd as taking an ice bath can help you close bigger real estate deals as soon as today (4:04)  How to harness the power of social media that helps you generate $11k from a deal in 3 hours or less (5:33)  The real estate newbie’s trick for getting a $100k wholesale fee in under 6 months (7:19)  Wish you had sellers coming to you instead of having to chase them down? We put together a free training for you over at http://socialmediablueprint.com/podcast to help you do this. Or if you want to schedule a marketing strategy session with me and my team, book your free session at http://socialmediablueprintpodcast.com/. 

When your real estate investing business is stuck using old school tactics it will die like Moses did in the dessert.  Tactics like high-pressured sales calls simply don’t work anymore.  If you want to become a more successful real estate investor, it’s going to require you to think differently about how you do your deals.  In this episode, I’m joined by Lianna Alcock, a real estate investor who has been a superstar at using Facebook ads to get deals done. She shares her sales secrets that makes her Facebook ads the best marketing trick up her sleeve.  Here Are The Show Highlights: Why your Facebook ads aren’t sending you money (even if they’re performing well) (3:28)  The real reason high-pressured sales tactics don’t work in real estate anymore (3:53)  9 words that immediately make sellers trust you like an old friend (4:58)  Why introverts usually crush extroverts at sales (8:15)  The subtle mindset shift that wipes out jitters and butterflies before sales calls (8:38)  The weird, but true way meditation stops you from living paycheck to paycheck (21:36)   If you’d like to learn more about Lianna and connect with her, you find her website here https://webuymdproperties.com/, her Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/LiannaBuysHouses/, and her Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/liannabuyshouses/.   Wish you had sellers coming to you instead of having to chase them down? We put together a free training for you over at http://socialmediablueprint.com/podcast to help you do this. Or if you want to schedule a marketing strategy session with me and my team, book your free session at http://socialmediablueprintpodcast.com/. 

Most people think you need experience to become a successful real estate investor. But that’s not always the case.  In fact, sometimes too much experience can hurt your real estate business.  In this episode, Sandy Gump, a real estate amateur who has been crushing it in her first few weeks in real estate joins me. She reveals why having no experience can be your secret weapon.  Here Are The Show Highlights: Why positive cashflow doesn’t outweigh “rental headaches” for landlords (and how to use this to your advantage) (3:05)  How the pandemic has overburdened many smalltown landlords (and how you can make a killing helping them) (3:35)  How to get a property for 55% cheaper than the market listing (3:55)  The weird reason why some sellers don’t want to make a profit (and the trick to get dirt-cheap properties) (7:11)  How to close 3 contracts within your first 5 weeks of investing without prior experience (12:13)  Why being too aggressive usually backfires and ruins deals (12:43)  If you’re in the Wisconsin area and would like to get in touch with Sandy, feel free to give her a call at (414) 250-8822 or simply Google Sandy Gump.  Wish you had sellers coming to you instead of having to chase them down? We put together a free training for you over at http://socialmediablueprint.com/podcast to help you do this. Or if you want to schedule a marketing strategy session with me and my team, book your free session at http://socialmediablueprintpodcast.com/. 

Many real estate investors miss out on easy deals because they don’t know how to properly estimate rehabs.  Overestimating the rehab will cost you the deal. While underestimating the rehab will send you into bankruptcy.  In this episode, Eric Cooper, a successful real estate investor who has nailed estimating rehabs properly joins me to reveal how to improve your estimation skills and close more deals.  Here Are The Show Highlights: Why relying solely on pictures when buying a property can wreck all your profits (3:13)  Why there’s no need to panic if a newly purchased property needs a new roof (5:17)  Why trying to lowball your way to the bank is a recipe for bankruptcy (7:40)  How your emotional IQ trumps any other “skill” when it comes to real estate investing (9:35)  The case for not trying to make a killing on every investment (10:26)  How to succeed with real estate investing on social media (even if you never use social media) (10:42)  Wish you had sellers coming to you instead of having to chase them down? We put together a free training for you over at http://socialmediablueprint.com/podcast to help you do this. Or if you want to schedule a marketing strategy session with me and my team, book your free session at http://socialmediablueprintpodcast.com/. 

Auctions can be a powerful way to find new buyers for your wholesale property. But you have to be careful because you won’t win a bidding war against them.  In this episode, Kris Haskins, a multi-millionaire real estate investor who built his empire after losing everything, is back to share more of his real estate and auction tricks with you.  We covered a lot in this episode — from auctions to getting better at closing deals to shifting your mindset so success is attracted to you.  Here Are The Show Highlights: The single best type of buyer you’ll meet at an auction to sell your wholesale property to (4:26)  The “Landlord Buyer” Method that lets you get away with charging more for your property (5:19)  The subtle mindset shift to make before meeting a seller that will boost your closing rate (12:46)  How having “Deal-idis” ruins your chances of closing a deal before you even talk to a seller (13:18)  The two-letter word to use to instantly relieve pressure from both parties during a deal (15:37)  Simple questions to ask over text that move the deal forward (and ensures you don’t get ignored) (23:09)  If you want to hear Kris’s step-by-step story about building a multi-million dollar real estate empire after losing everything, check out his YouTube page. Or if you want to keep in touch with Kris, follow him on Instagram @Kris.Haskins.   Wish you had sellers coming to you instead of having to chase them down? We put together a free training for you over at http://socialmediablueprint.com/podcast to help you do this. Or if you want to schedule a marketing strategy session with me and my team, book your free session at http://socialmediablueprintpodcast.com/. 

Auctions can be a fruitful money-printing machine in your real estate investing business. But they can create more headaches than moolah — especially if you don’t know what you’re doing.  Most investors don’t do their due diligence — both before the auction and after they purchase the property — and that can cripple your profits (or even result in a loss).  But it doesn’t have to be that way. Once you learn a few tricks of the trade, you can turn a profit from most auctioned houses you buy.  In this episode, Kris Haskins, a multi-millionaire real estate investor who built his empire after losing everything, reveals the misconceptions about auctions, common pitfalls for investors, and how to buy profit-generating houses at auctions.  Here Are The Show Highlights: The biggest misconception about auctions that can wreak financial chaos on your business (10:46)  The exact best time to place a bid at an auction to get the best price (13:43)  The #1 biggest mistake rookies make after buying a house at an auction that can wipe out all your profits (17:07)  How to deal with a tenant trying to rip off the doors of your newly purchased home (18:47)  The “Cash for Keys” Method for getting rid of pestering tenants who won’t leave (20:48)  Why every bad deal is your fault (24:12)  How spending a couple hundred bucks will prevent you from blowing a couple thousand (26:47)  If you have any questions for Mike or want to learn more real estate investing insights, you can send him an email at info@mikewolfmastery.com or visit his website https://MikeWolfMastery.com.  Wish you had sellers coming to you instead of having to chase them down? We put together a free training for you over at http://socialmediablueprint.com/podcast to help you do this. Or if you want to schedule a marketing strategy session with me and my team, book your free session at http://socialmediablueprintpodcast.com/. 

Auctions typically get a bad rap by investors. Mostly because they think they’ll get scammed on a property and never make a return from it.  But there are many ways you can monetize auctions. And if you do your due diligence, you won’t get duped into paying for a dud.  In this episode, Mike Wolf, a seasoned real estate investor and auctioneer, joins me to reveal the exact process you need to follow to make a killing at auctions. Also, Mike explains how he picks turnkey markets for rental properties and what we can expect in this new world.  Here Are The Show Highlights: How to travel anywhere in the world (even while managing your business and family) (3:09)  How to spot the hidden gems from the dangerous deals at tax deed auctions (6:02)  Why relying on Google Maps could trick you into buying a house that’s burnt to the ground (7:26)  Where to buy a single-family home for a measly $7,000 (7:58)  Unusual ways to laugh your way to the bank during auctions — especially for real estate beginners (18:52)  Why it can take 18 months (or more) to get rid of a bad tenant in California (28:58)  How one bad tenant can wipe out your life savings (29:40)  How to “forecast” the future and get underpriced homes that will boom in a few years (32:45)  Why evaluating cash flow when purchasing properties can bankrupt your entire business (33:39)  3 criteria to determine the best markets for turnkey rentals (34:11)  If you have any questions for Mike or want to learn more real estate investing insights, you can send him an email at info@mikewolfmastery.com or visit his website https://MikeWolfMastery.com.  Wish you had sellers coming to you instead of having to chase them down? We put together a free training for you over at http://socialmediablueprint.com/podcast to help you do this. Or if you want to schedule a marketing strategy session with me and my team, book your free session at http://socialmediablueprintpodcast.com/. 

Most people assume that wholesaling and real estate investing is shady. They think you’re just in it to make a quick buck and don’t care about them.  And for good reason. As with any other business, there are both good people and bad people working in real estate. But there is nothing more powerful to the growth of your business than showing people you actually care about them.  In this episode, Kim Cerrato joins me to discuss how helping people first instead of worrying about “business as usual” will catapult your real estate business.  Here Are The Show Highlights: 4 simple, yet powerful words that can help a seller ditch their signed contract to work with you (3:53)  The “V-word” that instantly removes doubt about you from a seller’s head (4:34)  Why relying only on numbers will bankrupt your real estate business (11:07)  The easy way to get sellers to come to you instead of chasing them (12:19)  To learn more about Kim and what she’s up to, check out her website at https://www.soterei.com/.  If you don't want your retirement account or your savings account dwindling away anymore and you want help or some guidance on what real estate to put it into, I'd highly suggest checking out the training we put together for you at http://socialmediablueprint.com/podcast. Resources mentioned in the episode:  Facebook by the Numbers: Stats, Demographics & Fun Facts

Too many real estate investors aren’t financially literate. But knowing a few financial tricks could easily 10x your real estate business and help you retire sooner.  In this episode, Kris Haskins joins me to reveal the financial tricks he’s using to save money on his taxes, fund his real estate business, and retire sooner.  Kris also shares the best opportunities right now for both real estate and investing. Listen now!   Here Are The Show Highlights: Investing in this specific type of IRA is so profitable it should be illegal (4:54)  How to make it impossible for your IRA to lose value (5:17)  Why losing $5,000 a month on an AirBnB can save you oodles of money on your fees and taxes (6:54)  How to get your IRA to supercharge your real estate business (6:09)  The $10k trick for borrowing from yourself interest-free to pay off all your loans with interest (10:40)  How to swindle the government to pay your tenant’s rent regardless of outside circumstances (13:18)  To learn more about Kris and how he can improve your financial literacy, head over to his site at http://KrisHaskins.com and subscribe to his YouTube channel.  If you don't want your retirement account or your savings account dwindling away anymore and you want help or some guidance on what real estate to put it into, I'd highly suggest checking out the training we put together for you at http://socialmediablueprint.com/podcast. Resources mentioned in the episode:  Facebook by the Numbers: Stats, Demographics & Fun Facts

The cold, hard truth about why you struggle to close deals is because you get in your own way more often than you’d like to admit.  There are a lot of potential mistakes you could be making. But the good news is that these are usually easy to fix, especially once you’re aware you’re making them.  In this episode, I reveal all the most common mistakes real estate investors make so you can start closing deals more than you ever thought possible.  Here Are The Show Highlights: How your mom can help you make more real estate deals (1:45)  How to protect yourself from the “new standard” Big Tech companies have created (3:36)  The “Double T” method Big Tech companies used to double their market share in one year (4:34)  Having trouble closing deals? The strange place to look for answers... (it's the same mirror!) (4:53)  The single most important skill that helps you sell properties on “easy mode” (8:07)  This “L-word” helps you easily close deals with stubborn clients stuck on a certain price (12:26)  The “Steam Engine Secret” that immediately lowers the guard of sellers (14:26)  How one simple statement can help you close hundreds of more deals (15:20)  The case for saying no to a six-figure deal sitting on your desk (25:32)  If you don't want your retirement account or your savings account dwindling away anymore and you want help or some guidance on what real estate to put it into, I'd highly suggest checking out the training we put together for you at http://socialmediablueprint.com/podcast. Resources mentioned in the episode: Follow-up Calls with Prospects - When Has a Salesperson Gone Too Far?

Real estate investors are always skeptical that social media won’t work for their market because it’s different. And I understand their skepticism… ads are more expensive in some markets, they worry their market isn’t even on Facebook, and sometimes the results seem too good to be true.  But here’s the crazy part:  The results aren’t too good to be true. You can successfully run social media advertising campaigns anywhere across the country if you understand 3 key aspects of social media ads.  In this episode, I’m sharing those 3 secrets of social media ads with you so you can make your social media advertising the most lucrative and profitable marketing channel for your business.  Here Are The Show Highlights: The obvious, yet often forgotten way to effortlessly attract sellers (1:20)  5 of the hottest markets in America right now (4:20)  Why you should want to spend more for your ads and not less (4:48)  How to “pimp” Facebook to send you an endless stream of leads (6:51) The trick for closing a bigger deal in 6 weeks than most people make in 6 months (7:20)  How to play the real estate investing game on “god mode” (9:12)  Never try this devious marketing channel unless you want to pay $10k+ to close one deal (9:22) Want more leads than your team can keep up with? Try this… (10:16)  How to write your ad copy so your market automatically thinks of you as a trusted friend (13:12) Why Facebook works like gangbusters compared to traditional media like television (17:29)  If you don't want your retirement account or your savings account dwindling away anymore and you want help or some guidance on what real estate to put it into, I'd highly suggest checking out the training we put together for you at http://socialmediablueprint.com/podcast. Resources mentioned in the episode: Facebook by the Numbers: Stats, Demographics & Fun Facts

Investments are supposed to be a somewhat safe and conservative way to grow your money. Not only is that not true, but there are several reasons you’re actually losing money if your cash is parked away in a retirement or investment account.  And some types of investments are worse than others. They come with fees that seem small, but actually gobble up a large chunk of your cash.  In this episode, I want to help you see through the confusion of investing and give you the secrets for making safer and more profitable investments.  Here Are The Show Highlights: How inflation is robbing your investment and retirement accounts blind (1:42) This is the worst type of investment to park your money into… (4:38)  How to see through shady marketing tactics that can steal $15k (or more) from you (4:48)  Hidden rules in your savings accounts that will gobble up all your money before you spend it (5:56)  Why getting into real estate can save you thousands of dollars on your taxes (8:03)  The deadly “C-word” you must avoid unless you want to wither away and die (11:39)  If you don't want your retirement account or your savings account dwindling away anymore and you want help or some guidance on what real estate to put it into, I'd highly suggest checking out the training we put together for you at http://socialmediablueprint.com/podcast. Resources mentioned in the episode:  The problem with printing money Value of $10,000 from 1921 to 2020  Hyperinflation What Is the Average Interest Rate for Savings Accounts? How a 1% Fee Could Cost Millennials $590,000 in Retirement Savings

Real estate goes through cycles like gold and silver. While that scares the amatuer investors, the seasoned pros know how to see through the chaos and find golden opportunities.  In fact, because of the pandemic, there are certain types of sellers who are extra motivated to sell you their properties than they were only 3 months ago. And there are certain states that can bring in a bigger return on your investment than ever before.  In this episode, I’m sharing how to spot these extra motivated sellers, decode headlines to know which states are better for buying properties, and create a passive income stream that’s immune to the craziness of our current situation. Here Are The Show Highlights: How to ethically take advantage of the shifting trends in the real estate market (2:36)  If you’re doing this, you’re being forced to pay more than you should for a property… (4:45) The real reason most real estate investors quit and give up on their dreams (5:45)  These specific types of property owners are in a financial “pinch” right now due to the pandemic (7:31)  How to follow the headlines to uncover which states are best for buying up properties (11:47)  The trick for getting sellers to chase you instead of the other way around (14:40)  Want to eliminate 16,000 people competing against you for properties? Do this… (14:46)  The biggest mistake real estate investors make that sabotages your long-term profits (17:29)  If you want help from a team that's literally closed over 30 million worth of real estate transactions, the most important thing you could do right now is watch the training we have available at http://socialmediablueprint.com/podcast. Resources mentioned in the episode:  What real estate agents should post on social media during a pandemic  Airbnb's hosts aren't impressed with the company's $260 million package to make up for coronavirus cancellations. 'People see it for what it is — it's PR.' Florida had the most new unemployment claims in the U.S. last week

The Real Estate Investing School of Hard Knocks is something almost every real estate investor goes through. It’s so severe in many cases that investors decide it’s easier to quit and give up on their dreams than push through.  But you don’t have to do that. It’s possible to avoid the School of Hard Knocks completely.  In this episode, I’m sharing the 3 most important secrets to avoiding the School of Hard Knocks. Not only will this help you not quit on your dreams, but it will make you wildly more successful than if you tried to get through the School of Hard Knocks without any help.  Here Are The Show Highlights: You’re guaranteed to enroll in the Real Estate School of Hard Knocks if you don’t have this… (1:39)  The only 3 things you need to focus on in your real estate investing business that ensures it’s simple enough your toddler could run it (2:25)  Why Realtors are the worst people to ask for help (5:58)  The $1 trick that keeps your money from being held hostage in escrow when you sign a deal (6:35)  A braindead simple way to double (or even triple) your average profit per deal (9:57)  The single biggest mistake you’re making that ensures you won’t be able to close a deal in your first year of business (11:20)  How to avoid “landfill” problems that could cost you as much as 30x more than you thought (13:27)  Fail to check this and you might get a call in the middle of the night about an ex-boyfriend stabbing someone inside your property (16:40)  Why cash flow is irrelevant if you learn how to do this… (17:46)  If you're a real estate investor or someone that's trying real estate investing and you need help avoiding the School of Hard Knocks, the most important thing you could do right now is watch the training we have available at http://socialmediablueprint.com/podcast.

Have you ever had good conversations with a seller only for them to disappear and never contact you again?  It happens more often than we like to admit.  But the good news is it that it usually happens because one of these two key things were missing from your conversations…  In this episode, I’m discussing what those two ingredients are so you can make deals happen like popcorn at the movies.  Here Are The Show Highlights: Why Michael Jordan would be wildly successful at real estate investing (1:19)  Ignoring this ingredient is responsible for more deals falling through the cracks than anything else (1:54)  Use these 3 “magic words” 5 times or more during calls and you’ll close more deals than you know what to do with (2:57)  The trick for buying and selling a property 35x higher than what you paid for it (4:14)  Simple tweaks to make to your words that seem silly but work like gangbusters to close 10x more deals (5:35)  How to deal with nervous and shaky sellers so they don’t ghost you (9:52)  The biggest mistake you’re making that causes sellers to back out of a deal even if they’re already signed a contract (11:50)   If you're a real estate investor or someone that's trying real estate investing and you need help mastering calm confidence, the most important thing you could do right now is watch the training we have available at http://socialmediablueprint.com/podcast

Tired of all your offers being rejected by sellers?  Many real estate investors wrongly think that the best way to close deals is to lowball cash offers. Not only is this method ineffective at best, but dealing with nonstop rejections will sabotage your drive and make you want to quit.  In this episode, I want to share with you 17 different ways to make your offers so irresistible that sellers would have to be braindead to reject them.   Here Are The Show Highlights: Neglect this and every deal you try to close will be harder than pulling teeth... (1:12)  The “L-word” that helps you get properties for $9,000 cheaper than your competitors (2:38)  The “RCD method” for getting a property for less than market value without forking over hundreds of thousands of your own dollars (4:44)  The most popular (and effective) way to buy a property (8:12)  Donald Trump’s surprising secret for becoming a wheeling and dealing real estate mogul (12:00)  You need to do this at least 7 times when you’re discussing business with a seller or you’ll be ghosted by them (14:11)  If you're a real estate investor who wants a better understanding of these 17 ways to make an offer, the most important thing you could do right now is watch the training we have available at http://socialmediablueprint.com/podcast.

Military members have an unfair advantage when it comes to excelling in every new business venture they try. Especially real estate investing.  But you don’t have to have served in the military to “copy and paste” the ingredients that make them successful into your business and life.  In today’s episode, I’m dissecting the mindsets, beliefs, and habits military members have that help them kick butt and take names so you can become more successful in your business and life too.  Here Are The Show Highlights: The #1 motto military members live by that can help you thrive in your real estate investing business (1:46)  Jesus’s secret for becoming a highly successful real estate investor (1:54)  How to get qualified sellers to spill the beans on their deepest, darkest secrets that guarantees they’ll do business with you (2:43)  The trick for getting a seller salivating to do a deal with you — even if it means them leaving $10,000 (or more) on the table (3:00)  Why “lowballing” renovations will backfire on you and wind up costing more (7:29)  3 “reality check” questions military members ask themselves to stay calm and cool during stressful situations (16:43)  Once you understand this key insight, you’ll be successful at anything you try… (17:38) If you're a real estate investor or someone that's trying real estate investing and you need a little boost to take off, the most important thing you could do right now is watch the training we have available at http://socialmediablueprint.com/podcast, Resources mentioned in this episode: 11 Reasons Why Military Veterans Make Amazing Realtors  Veterans Volunteer Rate by States 

Have you ever hired a mentor before with nothing to show for it other than an expensive receipt?  The cold, hard truth is most real estate mentors aren’t worth their salt. Sometimes, they’ve only closed one real estate deal then hopped right into offering coaching services.  That’s a recipe for disaster and a surefire way to make sure you blow through your money with nothing to show for it.  In today’s episode, I want to share the 3 telltale signs that differentiate the good mentors from the frauds so you can avoid getting scammed and hire someone who can take your real estate business to the next level.  Here Are The Show Highlights: How to avoid getting scammed on a $30,000 (or more) mentorship program (4:00)  Why laughably expensive mentorship programs are cheaper than you think (7:08)  Track these 3 things inside your real estate investing business and you can ignore everything else (9:38)  Henry Ford’s secret for knowing if you’re throwing your money down the drain by joining a mentorship program (14:41)  The insidious “D-word” always lurking around the corner that will sabotage every business you create (14:53)  The subtle mindset shift that exponentially increases your chances of success (15:03)  The single most important thing to look for when hiring a mentor to avoid setting all your money on fire (17:51)  Wouldn’t it be nice if sellers were chasing you instead of the other way around? Not only is that possible, but I created a free guide that explains it all for you called The Social Media Blueprint. Download it now at http://socialmediablueprint.com/podcast

Many new real estate investors think cold calling is a cheap and easy way to talk to qualified sellers and close deals.  But what you don’t realize is that cold calling is ineffective, it’s more expensive than it seems, and it can create legal chaos, causing more problems than it solves.  In this episode, I’m going through the three main reasons cold calling sucks so you don’t get sucked into a trap that could destroy your business.  Here Are The Show Highlights: Why cold calling is a tremendous waste of time and what to do instead (2:54)  How blood-thirsty lawyers harass business owners like you until they find violations they can feed on that will ruin your business (4:02)  The hidden costs of cold calling that could kill your business (4:53)  How your VA is costing you up to $40,000 dollars every time they press dial (5:04)  Why you’ll never close a client by chasing after them and the trick to make them chase you instead (9:28)  Are you willing to call 2100 people to close one deal? If no, try this instead… (10:19)  Wouldn’t it be nice if sellers were chasing you instead of the other way around? Not only is that possible, but I created a free guide that explains it all for you called The Social Media Blueprint. Download it now at http://socialmediablueprint.com/podcast Resources mentioned in this episode:  16 Compelling Statistics That Prove Cold Calling Is Dead by HubSpot Top Class Action Lawsuits  Ringless Voicemail is Illegal in Florida Do Not Call Compliance FAQ

It’s hard for new real estate investors to get traction when they’re getting started.  Most new real estate investors fail because they give up when all they need to do is take a few practical steps to close deals.  In today’s episode, I’m sharing the 3 best practical steps you can take today so you’re not forced to give up on your dreams before they happen. Here Are The Show Highlights: How your loved ones subconsciously sabotage you from reaching your dreams (1:07)  Why you need to fail at real estate if you want to become successful (1:50)  The only marketing channel working right now for real estate investors (6:48)  How to “copy and paste” what other more successful people are doing into your own business and life (4:07) The “Toddler’s Secret” most adults forget for not getting discouraged after major failures (2:58)  The only 4 words you need to hear to know if someone is a qualified seller (9:37)  Why you should celebrate not closing any deals during your first two months (11:09)   Wouldn’t it be nice if sellers were chasing you instead of the other way around? Not only is that possible, but I created a free guide that explains it all for you called The Social Media Blueprint. Download it now at http://socialmediablueprint.com/podcast

Real Estate Investing in isolation is like real training for the Olympics without a Team. This show is for busy professionals & business owners who want to learn how to invest in real estate by getting off market properties, the hidden deals, that the rest of the world does not know how to find.   Learn from Nate Armstrong, Inc 500 Award winner from his growth in his company, Home Invest.  Inside each episode, Nate shares his investing strategies with complete transparency.