The Real Estate Way to Wealth and Freedom

Jordan Isham is the co-founder of My Tennessee Home Solution, a United States Military Academy at West Point graduate, and currently serves as an Infantry Officer in the Army. He is passionate about using the wealth generated from real estate to serve as a force for Good in the world, fueled by his faith in God and intimacy with Jesus. Today, Jordan talks about real estate investing, and shares insights on the importance of personal development, mindset shifts, keys to building a team, ideal systems and tools for business, and the framework of living a life on your terms! KEY POINTS Transitioning from the army to a real estate investor Scaling life by building a foundation within yourself Inspiring leadership to self-actualization Mindset shift: memetic desires to life in freedom How Jordan got into real estate investing Building virtual teams and businesses Systems and tools in Jordan's business LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle in getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? ·       Capital, thus, partnered with a buddy with money. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success?  Investing in performance coaching. 3.  Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? https://www.linkedin.com/login (LinkedIn) 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194 ( Rich Dad Poor Dad) book by Robert Kiyosaki https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331 ( Think Rich Grow Rich) book by Napoleon Hill https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 (Atomic Habits) book by James Clear 5. If you'd go back and give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started investing in real estate, what would you tell? Take massive action on your ideas! RESOURCES https://www.amazon.com/Richest-Man-Babylon-George-Clason/dp/1505339111 (The Richest Man in Babylon) book by George Samuel Clason https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurial-Operating-System-Successful-Entrepreneurs/dp/B09R3BY9WZ (Entrepreneurial Operating System) book by Rodolfo Yong https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837 (Traction) book by Gino Wickman https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996 (Good to Great) book by Jim Collins https://www.amazon.com/Building-Elite-Organization-High-Growth-High-Profit/dp/1544517491 (Building an Elite Organization) book by Don Wenner https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-isham-324ba610b (LinkedIn)   Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!  

Marcin Drozdz is a multifamily real estate investor, team builder, and Managing Partner at M1 Real Capital, focused on acquiring value-add multifamily properties throughout the southeast. He started investing in real estate in 2006 and has since sourced 9-figures in private capital that has helped acquire over 1,500 units across the US. He is also the host of “The Game” podcast. Topics we discuss with Marcin include mindset, motivation, building networks, and capital raising. When he's not on the lookout for opportunities, Marcin is teaching up-and-coming real estate investors how to raise capital & scale their real estate business. Marcin was turned on to real estate as he read the Rich Dad, Poor Dad book. Now, he is having fun giving back, teaching, and growing. He is teaching and helping real estate investors how to raise capital and scale their real estate business. KEY POINTS How Marcin got involved in the real estate world Investing in private equity funds Tips on attracting and raising private capital The 6 components of niche assessment Advice for newbie real estate investors LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle in getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Marcin's credibility was tested and questioned and overcame it by doing the crap work. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success?  Get up at 5:00 am in morning and take a few minutes to meditate and reflect. 3.  Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? Set google alerts that send you a curated weekly list of content you're interested in.  4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/Obstacle-Way-Timeless-Turning-Triumph/dp/1591846358 (The Obstacle Is the Way) book by Ryan Holiday 5. If you'd go back and give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started investing in real estate, what would you tell? Success is not a destination. Be in a state of being appreciative of where you're at.  RESOURCES https://m1realcapital.com/ (M1 Real Capital) https://www.marcindrozdz.com/ (MarcinDrozdz.com) The Gahttps://www.marcindrozdz.com/podcasts/the-game-with-marcin-drozdz (me Podcast) https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcindrozdz/ (LinkedIn) Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!  

Jorge Newbery is a serial entrepreneur, distressed debt and real estate investor, endurance athlete, author, a regular contributor to Huffington Post and other publications, speaker on debt, investing, finance, and housing issues, and Founder and CEO of American Homeowner Preservation (AHP), and PreREO. He also wrote the books, “Burn Zones”, and "Debt Cleanse: How to Settle Your Unaffordable Debts for Pennies On the Dollar (And Not Pay Some At All) that help people resolve debts and rebuild their lives. His journey went from bike racing to the mortgage industry as a loan officer and branch manager and eventually started his own mortgage company with a partner. His lowest point in multifamily investing is when he found himself with a distressed property, rebuilding, and being wrecked by a natural disaster that left him with massive debts. Jorge never filed bankruptcy instead he applied a unique approach in investment philosophy to settle debts! KEY POINTS Facing jail time with a distressed/condemned apartment building  Tackling headache properties and overcoming massive challenges in distressed apartments  What Jorge learned in the mortgage industry that he applied in his own investing company Lessons learned from losing a $26 million portfolio Benefits of investing in notes How to invest in distressed notes with PreREO RESOURCES https://prereo.com/mission/ (Prereo.com) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XA2JE0C/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i2 (Burn Zones) book by Jorge Newbery https://twitter.com/jorgepnewbery (Twitter) Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!  

Bob Lachance is a professional hockey athlete turned real estate investor, speaker, mentor, and Founder CEO of REVA Global, LLC, one of the premiere Real Estate Virtual Assistant Staffing companies, He is also the co-host of Pucks to Properties Podcast, and Friday Coffee Break Unfiltered alongside Amy Ransdell and Pat Precourt. Likewise, he is the founder and CEO of Perch Rock Management, LLC, an alternative asset capital firm focused on acquiring distressed, non-performing, and undervalued single-family and multifamily real estate assets in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts markets. In today's episode, Bob talks about building and utilizing the power of virtual assistants to scale businesses, how to increase business productivity, gaining back lost time while focusing on the income-producing tasks that grow your business, and building a team of Virtual Assistants, and outsourcing business to prevent burnout! KEY POINTS 1.     How a hockey athlete turns into a real-estate investor 2.     Similarities in business and sports 3.     Scaling your real estate business through Virtual Assistants 4.     Misconceptions about hiring VAs 5.     Increasing productivity while working less with VAs LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle in getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? ·        There were a lot of naysayers, and overcame it by blocking all the noise. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success?  Positivity in ups and downs 3.  Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? https://trial.propstreampro.com/ayers/ (PropStream) (bonus - use this link for a free trial!)  4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/Compound-Effect-Darren-Hardy/dp/159315724X (The Compound Effect) book by Darren Hardy 5. If you'd go back and give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started investing in real estate, what would you tell? Start buying and holding sooner! RESOURCES https://trial.propstreampro.com/ayers/ (PropStream) (use this link for a free trial!)  http://www.puckstoproperties.com/ (Pucks To Properties) Podcast https://revaglobal.com/fridaycoffeebreak/ (Friday Coffee Break Unfiltered) Podcast https://revaglobal.com/ (Revaglobal.com) Connect with Bob on Social Media https://www.linkedin.com/in/boblachance/ (LinkedIn) https://www.facebook.com/robert.lachance.10 (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/lachance8431/ (Instagram) Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!  

Top 10 Lessons from 400 Episodes with Jacob Ayers Thank you so much for investing your time to listen to numerous insights and wisdom from all the remarkable guests in the past years. We are asking you to continually support and listen to us in the upcoming episodes. The right mindset with the right vision, having the knowledge, and taking action are keys to realizing our goals! KEY POINTS Top 10 lessons that Jacob learned in 400 podcast episodes How to create thousands of dollars' equity through 1 multi-family property Risk mitigation methods to protect deals during this COVID-19 pandemic Jacob's recent deals and refinance Top 10 Lessons I've learned from 400 podcast episodes You don't have to have it all figured out before you get started (this podcast for example)  Success is built on consistent action You can achieve anything you want if you're intentional (Intention Journal) Pick an investing strategy and stick with it Surround yourself with people who are like the type of person you want to become Do something every single day that your tomorrow self will thank you for Measure your success not based on other people, but rather based on your past. Always measure backwards.  Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy Build positive momentum with little wins Create a vision for your life and slowly make that vision a reality (Cam Herald's Vivid Vision) Do what makes you happy. You only have 1 life. Live it to the fullest based on your own rules. Bonus: If you're not embarrassed by where you were 3 years ago, you're not growing enough.  RESOURCES http://www.jacobayers.com/propstream (Propstream) https://www.amazon.com/Exactly-What-Say-Influence-Impact/dp/1989025005 (Exactly What to Say) book by Phil M. Jones Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!          

Rafael Cortez is an organizational psychologist, real estate coach, broker, investor, all-around rock star entrepreneur, high-level wholesaler, and host of CEO Pulse Podcast, a show where you'll access to first-hand business experience, strategies & exclusive performance tools from successful entrepreneurs, CEOs and Game Changers. In this episode, Rafael shares insights about the mindset and psychology of entrepreneurs, a lot of stuff about real estate wholesaling, and the systems and processes he uses in his real estate business! KEY POINTS  1.   Shifting from a firefighter into real estate  2.   The benefits of real estate wholesaling 3.   The 6 steps to real estate finding, negotiating, and buying off-market deal  4.   Pre-qualifying sales leads 5.   The importance of real estate cold calling 6.   The 3 stages of conversation 7.   Advice for a real estate wholesaling newbie LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Taking the leap, but overcome by listening to podcasts, and taking massive imperfect action. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success?  Morning rituals through meditation, journaling, working out, listening to podcasts, and reading books. 3.  Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? https://www.audible.com/ (Audible) 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/Psycho-Cybernetics-Updated-Expanded-Maxwell-Maltz/dp/0399176136 (Psycho-Cybernetics) book by Maxwell Maltz https://www.amazon.eg/-/en/Alchemist-Graphic-Novel-Paulo-Coelho/dp/0062024329 (The Alchemist) book by Paulo Coelhos 5. If you'd go back and give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started investing in real estate, what would you tell? Cut the learning curve through coaching and mentoring! RESOURCES https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ceo-pulse-podcast/id1493319907 (CEO Pulse Podcast) https://www.ceopulse.com/wbb1 (Rafael Cortez) https://www.instagram.com/rafaelcortezceo/?hl=en (Instagram) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dOMcy-E0EI (YouTube) Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!    

Jamie Gruber is an entrepreneur, a full-time multifamily investor, performance coach, community founder, and leader of Multifamily and More, Gobundance Emerge, and Gobundance Ascend. He is a recovering W2 employee and currently helping people find purpose & fulfillment in life!  KEY POINTS Living an authentic life and not led by ego What a mastermind can do for you How to treat people in mastermind and be part of it GoBundance Jamie's real estate investing journey The three superpowers that a team must have  LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Deal flow, therefore found another market. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Mindfulness practice through meditation and exploring things. 3.  Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? https://youtube.com/ (YouTube) 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.davidnurse.com/be-the-breakthrough (Be the Breakthrough) book by David Nurse https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10713286-outwitting-the-devil ( Outwitting the Devil) book by Napoleon Hill https://gapandgainbook.com/ (The Gap and the Gain) book by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan 5. If you'd go back and give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started investing in real estate, what would you tell? Just start in real estate and buy something! RESOURCES https://www.instagram.com/thejamiegruber/ (Instagram) http://www.gobundanceemerge.com/ (www.gobundanceemerge.com) Join and use the code: JAMIE to get $500 off  Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!

Ryan Bolduc, based in Southern Maine, is an electrical engineer and multifamily investor. Wanting more control of his time, he set out to invest in real estate buying and holding small multifamily properties. Ryan has been documenting his journey to financial & time freedom and beyond. Ryan is a professional engineer, along with being a husband and dad.  KEY POINTS Scaling your real estate portfolio with a day job Keeping your money working - HELOC vs. refinancing Time freedom, Location Freedom, and Financial Freedom How to get started in an expensive market How masterminds and coaching can fuel your growth LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? ·        Mindset and taking action, therefore started listening to real estate investing podcasts. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? ·        Keep grinding and going after until he accomplished his goal. 3.  Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? http://www.youtube.com/ (YouTube) http://www.instagram.com/ (Instagram) 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? ·       https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194 ( Rich Dad, Poor Dad) book by Robert Kiyosaki 5. If you'd go back and give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started investing in real estate, what would you tell? ·        Go buy 4 units now! RESOURCES https://www.instagram.com/mainemultifamily/?hl=en (@mainemultifamily) Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!  

Jason Yarusi is an ultra-runner, workout enthusiast, real estate syndicator, and investor with his wife Pili Yarus. Together, they have acquired over 13-0 multi-family units through their firm, Yarusi Holdings, which repositions properties through operational efficiencies, moderate to extensive renovations, and complete rebranding. Jason hosts The Multifamily Live Podcast, a podcast that provides actionable content and tools to build and strengthen your multifamily business. Moreover, Jason is also the founder of the New Jersey Multifamily Live Club with over 2,500 members that focuses on Real Estate Syndication and Multifamily Investing and trains others on the success formula for buying apartment buildings at https://www.7figuremultifamily.com/ (www.7FigureMultifamily.com). KEY POINTS 1. What lead Jason to real estate investing 2. The benefits of getting comfortable with uncomfortable situations 3. The secret sauce to Jason's success 4. How fitness and wealth intersect in Jason's life 5. The key to grow and scale your multi-family business LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it?  Overcompensating on learning instead of action. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Consistency is key because it allows you to see what's not working. 3.  Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? http://www.google.com/ (Google) 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/books/ (Twelve and a Half) book by Garry Vaynerchuk 5. If you'd go back and give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started investing in real estate, what would you tell? “I needed what I was doing at that time to get where I am today!” RESOURCES https://www.yarusiholdings.com/website (Yarusi Holdings) Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!  

Belen Caballero is a real estate investor, known as “Belen the Builder” on Instagram for her DIY house rehab and construction expertise. She's always been a yes-woman, taking everything as an adventure. She moved from across the country to build her real estate portfolio one runned down the house at a time. Belen has learned how to breathe life into her rehabs and shares her journey along the way. She enjoys traveling and experiencing different cultures. Her goal is to achieve financial freedom and create generational wealth. KEY POINTS 1. How to invest in real estate from out of state 2. Finding and analyzing BRRRRs 3. Why long term rentals 4. The power of masterminds and coaching  6. Belen's plans moving forward LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Believing that it couldn't do something for them. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Yoga to stay motivated and energized every day. 3.  Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? http://www.youtube.com (YouTube) 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/Set-Life-Dominate-American-Dream/dp/0997584718 (Set for Life) book by Scott Trench 5. If you'd go back and give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started investing in real estate, what would you tell? Focus less on things that you thought would matter, and things that you thought would never be possible! RESOURCES https://www.instagram.com/belen_the_builder/?hl=en (@belen_the_builder) Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!

Scott Smith is an asset protection attorney based in Austin, Texas, a real estate investor, host ofhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-estate-nerds/id1434931484 ( Real Estate Nerds Podcast), and Founder of Royal Legal Solutions, a company that helps real estate investors protect their assets and create time and financial freedom. He started his career as a litigation attorney who brought suits against major insurance companies. He was first aired in the podcast in Episode 129 way back in 2018.  KEY POINTS Key asset protection points investors must know  Why you need asset protection for your real estate portfolio Structuring your asset protection strategy  Why anonymity is important in LLC  Series LLC Land Trusts Tax Incentives RESOURCES https://royallegalsolutions.com/ (Royal Legal Solutions) Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!

Jacob Vanderslice is a Principal at VanWest Partners, a Denver-based real estate investment firm focusing on the acquisition and management of self-storage centers and other opportunistic real estate throughout the United States. VanWest has established a track record with over $195mm in real estate assets. Jacob and his partners' success is driven by a commitment to delivering an expertly-executed, adaptable strategy with an institutional investment approach.   KEY POINTS Why Jacob focus on self-storage than any other asset-classes  Diversification in real estate Investing in self-storage during a changing economy  Why self-storage management is critical Value-add opportunities in self-storage Factors to consider in choosing a self-storage properties Debt and lending options for self-storage Self-storage investing advice LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Not knowing anything, making mistakes, and being under-capitalized. Overcame it over time by doing deals, learning about operations, execution, underwriting, and financing, and just learning by doing. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Calendar blocking to focus on the important and less of the urgent. 3.  Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/index.html (Daily Mail) https://www.linkedin.com/ (LinkedIn) 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20897517-in-the-kingdom-of-ice (In the Kingdom of Ice) book by Hampton Sides 5. If you'd go back and give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started investing in real estate, what would you tell?  “Don't sell anything.” RESOURCES Email: jacob@vanwestpartners.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-vanderslice-02905b16b (LinkedIn) https://www.vanwestpartners.com/ (VanWest Partners) Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!    

Esteban Andrade is an online entrepreneur, an expert in finding off-market deals, and motivated sellers, business owner, and founder and CEO of Hesel Media, a lead generation agency that is committed to helping people and scaling companies get more off-market property deals.  He is also the host of The Online Hustlers Podcast, the show will reveal the secrets of successful high-level entrepreneurs that turn hustles into multi-million dollar businesses. Currently, Esteban runs a successful Real Estate Investing Marketing Agency with lots of his REI partners all over the USA. KEY POINTS How Esteban got into the world of real estate investing Lesson learned from Esteban's very first deal Why Due Diligence is important in real estate investing Strategies on finding off-market deals Importance of Lead Generation in finding off-market deals Creative ways to close deals  LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1.   What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it?  Not knowing how to find off-market people, but started working and squading up with someone that's already doing deals and with longer experience really helps him.  2.   Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Making sure to stay consistent. 3.   Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? Podcasts, YouTube,https://www.audible.com/ ( Audible), andhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ ( BiggerPockets) 4.   What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805 (Never Split the Difference) by Chris Voss  5.   If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Don't be a chicken and just do it!  RESOURCES  https://heselmedia.com/ (Hesel Media) https://estebanandrade.com/ (Online Hustlers with Esteban Andrade) https://web.facebook.com/groups/609849489847412/?ref=pages_group_cta (Facebook Group) https://buildingdetroit.org/ (Detroit Land Bank Authority) Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!

Mike Sowers is an entrepreneur,  licensed real estate contractor and broker,  Certified Commercial Investment Member - CCIM Designation, founder of CRETools Software Corporation, keynote speaker, author of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, "Commercial Real Estate Investing: A Step-By-Step Guide To Finding & Funding Your First Deal", host of the "CREative Commercial Real Estate Podcast", where he interviews the ultra-wealthy investors and uncover their secrets, and CEO of Commercial Investors Group, a company that repositioning commercial real estate assets across the country and franchising their system to help others do the same.   He designed and launched the most comprehensive commercial real estate investing training and education program available in the market, the "Commercial Investing Mastery." From 2005 to 2017 Mike rehabbed over 1,000 properties, mixing in wholesaling, flips, and rentals  KEY POINTS 2 types of risks in real estate 3 myths on commercial real estate investing Property valuation 7 steps to freedom system system Mike's CRE tools 7 Common mistakes in treating risks  LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1.   What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Trying to figure out how to pay for the property, therefore started by  going to seminars 2.   Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Take a cold shower in the morning, be grateful, take time to think about the important things, and reflect. 3.   Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? Watching other people's real estate ads and programs, and spending dollars on coaching and mentorships. 4.   What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/Minute-Manager-Kenneth-Blanchard-Ph-D/dp/074350917X (The One Minute Manager) book by Ken Blanchard  5.   If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? You don't need a hundred thousand dollars to start in commercial real estate, and you can do it today with zero connections! RESOURCES https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-commercial-real-estate-show/id1455258480 (CREative Commercial Real Estate Podcast) http://discoverycallwithmike.com/ (Discovery Call with Mike) https://www.commercialinvestingmastery.com/book-offer-page (Commercialinvestingmastery.com/webinar) Commercialinvestingmastery/book  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesowers (LinkedIn) Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!  

Viktor Jiracek is a full-time real estate investor, fix, and flipper who flips all types of properties including single-family, townhomes, condos, and mobile homes. Flipping is his passion as well as teaching others to do the same. He helps and mentors real estate beginners starting and making six-figures flipping houses. He is the Founder of the Asoka Health Care Company whose Focus is to consolidate the fragmented home health and hospice care industry. Last year he did 20 flips and his goal is 30 flips for 2021. His best flip was a $64k net profit deal that he ironically almost backed out of. Victor also does lease options, seller financing, short-term rentals, and long-term rentals.  KEY POINTS How did Victor get started in real estate Victor's very first deal and hurdles encountered Systems and processes for flipping  How to source deals How to source funds for fix & flips How to work with wholesalers as an investor Finding ideal properties and sellers Victor's worst and best deals Advice to first-time flippers LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1.   What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Victor, like many people, always thought it requires a huge sum of money to get started, so he applied creativity and started earlier. 2.   Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Work on mindset daily with visualization, affirmation, and meditation. 3.   Do you have an online resource that you find valuable?  Victor's online https://viktorjiracek.com/flip-calculator1 (flip calculator) 4.   What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://amzn.to/2WCAOqN (Good to Grea)t by Jim Collins  5.   If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Get started earlier! RESOURCES Check out https://trial.propstreampro.com/ayers/ (this link )for your free trial of Propstream https://viktorjiracek.com/home (Victor Jiracek) Victor's online https://viktorjiracek.com/flip-calculator1 (flip calculator) https://www.linkedin.com/in/viktor-jiracek-b8549156/ (LinkedIn) https://web.facebook.com/viktor.jiracek.5?_rdc=1&_rdr (Facebook) https://web.facebook.com/groups/sixfigureflippers/?__tn__=-UK*F (Six Figure Flipper) Facebook Group https://www.instagram.com/viktorjiracek/?hl=en (Instagram) Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!        

Tim Milazzo is a commercial financing entrepreneur, and the co-founder & CEO of StackSource, a tech-enabled commercial real estate financing platform that has now completed more than $250 Million of commercial financing transactions. They are re-inventing the stagnant mortgage brokerage model with a tech-enabled marketplace/service. Prior to StackSource, he worked for 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.   KEY POINTS Technology-enabled commercial debt financing  Understanding debt and financing for your next deal Different sources for debt financing Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) Tim's projections on interest rates Common financing mistakes to avoid Best financing options for buying properties   LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Did not have the time and the knowledge, therefore invest passively as a Limited Partner.  2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Exercise daily. 3. Do you have an online resource that you find valuable?  Subscribing to real estate, personal development, and tech podcasts  4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4989687-who (Who: The A Method for Hiring) book by Geoff Smart  5. If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Start earlier in building relationships with people that you want to steal knowledge from, and start investing as an LP!  RESOURCES https://www.stacksource.com/ (Stacksource) https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmilazzo (LinkedIn) https://facebook.com/stacksource (Facebook) https://twitter.com/stacksource (Twitter) Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!

Terry Painter is a real estate investor, a member of The Forbes Real Estate Council and is a contributing writer for Forbes Online Magazine, founder of Business Loan Store, and Apartment Loan Store, a company that offers a full line of apartment and multifamily loan options, and a creator of mortgage banking firm specializing in commercial lending in all 50 states since 1997. He has been a top producer for Lasalle Bank and Lehman Brothers.  He is the author of "The Encyclopedia of Commercial Real Estate Advice" published by John Wiley & Sons. He is also known for his exceptional investment consultations and stratagems. For 18 years, he has spoken nationally to commercial real estate investor groups and real estate professionals about commercial real estate investing and lending. For over 20 years, he has built strong correspondent relationships representing Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA/HUD, Life Companies, Wall Street conduits, Hedge Funds, Regional, and National Banks. KEY POINTS Property valuation Commercial real estate lending Commercial versus residential real estate investing Best return-driven investment in multifamily space Value-add real estate The risk of buying property based on a pro forma versus actuals Transitioning to the world of commercial real estate Common mistakes in commercial real estate investing Terry's investing outlook in 2021 LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1.   What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Trying to figure out what properties to buy that earn interest, and so find a mentor to help with it. 2.   Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Eliminate distractions by not answering the phone, checking on emails, and social media all the time.  3.   Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? https://www.loopnet.com/ (LoopNet) 4.   What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/ (The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People) book by Stephen Covey  5.   If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Buy properties at a young age! RESOURCES https://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Commercial-Real-Estate-Advice/dp/111962911X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1630155927&refinements=p_27%3ATerry+Painter&s=books&sr=1-1 (The Encyclopedia of Commercial Real Estate Advice) https://apartmentloanstore.com/ (Apartment Loan Store) Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!  

Malyssa and Taylor Meek are a husband and wife team of real estate investors and Airbnb Superhosts, with W2's as perfusionist and a lawyer. They're using their individual skills to achieve financial freedom by investing in and managing Airbnb rental properties. Malyssa uses her expertise in finding and setting up a place, decorating, and curating an experience for their guests.  Taylor focuses his attention on the backend, communicating with guests, handling bookings, and running the day-to-day operations. Currently, they are running three Airbnbs and also helping other investors manage their own Airbnb rentals. KEY POINTS How Taylor and Malyssa got into the Airbnb model Airbnb versus long-term rental models Rules of thumb in analyzing short term rentals How to increase your Airbnb return Managing your Airbnb property remotely Scaling your Airbnb business Important qualitative features of Airbnb investment property How Taylor and Malyssa promote their Airbnb properties  LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1.   What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Finding a cash-flowing property was difficult, but using an Airbnb model allowed them to buy a property and achieve the returns they needed.  2.  Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Malyssa writes a daily journal on a list of priorities, and tasks. Taylor gets up early in the morning and works out. 3.   Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? https://www.stessa.com/ (Stessa) https://hello.pricelabs.co/ (PriceLabs) 4.   What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/Will-Teach-You-Be-Rich/dp/0761147489 (I Will Teach You To Be Rich) book by Ramit Sethi 5.   If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Rethink our approach to our career, how you look at debt and student loans and start in real estate as early as you can! RESOURCES https://www.instagram.com/staywithmeek/ (Stay with Meek Instagram) https://linktr.ee/staywithmeek Email: Meekresidential@gmail.com Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!  

Mark Khuri is a real estate investor, CA Licensed Real Estate Broker, Managing Partner at Aerial Investment Management, Vice-President and Co-founder of SMK Capital Management LLC, a company that focuses on providing eligible investors with attractive returns through commercial income-producing real estate. Mark has been an avid real estate investor for over 15 years and has sourced, underwritten, acquired, raised capital, renovated, managed, and sold both residential and commercial real estate investments throughout multiple markets in the US. He has analyzed hundreds of investment opportunities and has successfully bought, renovated, sold, and invested in over 120 properties with a combined value of over $1 billion and created and managed over 40 real estate partnerships with investors. KEY POINTS Pivoting to deeply discounted distressed residential real estate Top four (4) asset classes that yield high returns What diversification means to Mark Importance of building relationships with operating partners Best investment opportunities today Underwriting multifamily deals Reasons why Mark rejected deals  LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1.What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Getting comfortable with the numbers. Therefore, surrounded himself with a partner that has the experience and hired a mentor to help him get started. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Wake up early, and read a lot. 3.Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? https://www.multihousingnews.com/ ( MultiHousing News) https://www.greenstreet.com/ ( Green Street) https://smkcap.com/5steps/ (smkcap.com/5steps/) 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194 (Rich Dad, Poor Dad) book by Robert Kiyosaki 5. If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Start earlier and take advantage of the opportunity! RESOURCES https://smkcap.com/about-us/ (SMK Capital Management) Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!  

Bill is a real estate entrepreneur, speaker, coach, and mentor, and author of the book, “Creative Cash”, Chief Operating Officer at Broadwell Property Group, and owner and Senior Manager of Phoenix Residential Management, LLC, a company that has been operated a portfolio of over 1500residential units and has been in business since 2009. He did not come from a family of real estate people. However, for over 20 years of experience in it, he had a proven track record as he had built a massive portfolio on real estate multifamily with over a thousand units.  KEY POINTS 1.  Creative Seller Financing 2.  Creative Cash: How to go out and get deals 3.  Common real estate problems of sellers and properties 4.  Master Lease Options 5.  Knowing the values in your area 6.  Advantages of Creative Seller Financing for buyers and sellers 7.  How to avoid the Capital Expense Tsunami  LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? The fear of the very first deal and the fear of someone saying, “YES”. But, get into the business that makes offers regularly really helped me get over that nervousness.  2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? A cup of coffee and the Wall Street Journal every morning.  3.  Do you have an online resource that you find valuable?    https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwifvamQwZLyAhUGJCsKHbNcCXQYABAAGgJzZg&ae=2&sig=AOD64_1Z327AoN221xlbrQpq5oFJkdMOdA&q&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwiG86CQwZLyAhWQBd4KHTqaC7AQ0Qx6BAgCEAE (Clubhouse App ) 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/Prince-Niccolo-Machiavelli/dp/1503017826 (The Prince) book by Niccolo Machiavelli https://www.amazon.com/Art-War-Sun-Tzu/dp/1599869772 (The Art of War) book by Sun Tzu RESOURCES Email: Bill@gobroadwell.com https://broadwellpropertygroup.com/ (Broadwell Property Group) https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Cash-Complete-Financing-Investing/dp/1544518579 (Creative Cash) book by Bill Ham https://creativeapartmentdeals.com/ (Creative Apartment Deals) Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!  

Just a few years ago, Zack Boothe was a window cleaner. You can even find his window cleaning tutorial videos on YouTube with millions of views. Although he achieved success with his window cleaning business, he always dreamt of being a real estate investor. Taking a leap of faith, he walked away from window cleaning, and within a handful of years, he was making over a million dollars per year from real estate investing. Zack now has his own team and spends much of his time giving back and helping others get started in the competitive game of real estate. Zack is passionate about sharing how easy it is to be successful once you implement a system that consistently produces discounted properties. When he isn't helping people make money through real estate, Zack can be found spending time with his wife and two children and hiking the mountains of the Western United States. KEY POINTS 1. Going from a window cleaner to real estate investor 2. Building both money and time freedom with real estate 3. Zack's advice on how to start investing in real estate 4. How to build and keep up your positive belief system 5. Real estate wholesaling 6. Secrets on finding massively discounted properties LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it?  Trying to figure out myself, and trying to get traditional loans for everything. Overcome that by listening to podcasts and YouTube channels, and having a mentor. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Always have a goal and focus on the day-to-day tasks that will hit the goal. 3.  Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? https://www.dealmachine.com/ ( DealMachine) App https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjpicyE5IXyAhURBGAKHS8aC20YABAAGgJ0bQ&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESQOD2MQWusk8Bx08G-0PnkQDtd2t1yIN5Ji56z9ow7FyrkSYY92JFEfHeiN2KJeBy8iuK-W7aJ7TR_NZ8mLe-20E&sig=AOD64_36hDxZfiQauaBAcT4l_uLBhl_y2w&q&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwi6icSE5IXyAhV2yYsBHWtoC4gQ0Qx6BAgCEAE (Google Calendar) 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why?       https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194 (Rich Dad Poor Dad) book by Robert Kiyosaki       https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/0743269519 (The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People) book by Stephen Covey https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Millionaire-Mind-Mastering-Wealth/dp/0060763280 (Secrets of the Millionnaire Mind) book by T. Harv Eker https://www.amazon.com/ABCs-Real-Estate-Investing-Investors/dp/1937832031 (The ABCs of Real Estate Investing) book by Ken McElroy 5.   If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Start learning and educating yourself! RESOURCES https://dfdmastery.com/ (DFD Mastery) https://dfdmastery.com/podcast/ (Driving for Dollars Mastery Podcast) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL9LDToGJCruOImtdwvnXBw (YouTube) https://www.instagram.com/zackboothe/?hl=en (Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/dfdmastery/ (Facebook) https://www.tiktok.com/@therealzackboothe?lang=en (Tiktok) Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!          

Mike Simmons, is a serial entrepreneur, CEO, business coach, speaker, author, host of the Just Start Real Estate Podcast, owner of a successful real estate investing company, and partner in one of the largest real estate mentorship companies. He personally works with hundreds of entrepreneurs to help them optimize and grow their businesses. He has shared the stage with Gary Vaynerchuk, Ryan Serhant, Jocko Willink, Russell Brunsson, Walter Bond, Andy Frisella, and Tom Ferry among others.   KEY POINTS How to make your own money work for you How to safely invest money for retirement Mike's secret sauce to success How to tell whether it's time to shift your career or retire The catalysts for a change in life How to hire effectively and scale your team Competition Perspective: How to win things Tips for becoming a better leader The Learn-Do Ratio LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Fear that he feels sick and disgusted but made him motivated.  2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Compare-analyzing 3. Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? https://www.youtube.com/ (YouTube) 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs-ebook/dp/B0739PYQSS/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&ref_=cm_cr_lh_d_bdcrb_top (Extreme Ownership) by Jocko Willink https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837 (Traction) by Gino Wickman 5. If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Figure out where you want to go, make a plan, and execute it. RESOURCES Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download! https://mikesimmons.com/juststartrealestate/ (Just Start Real Estate Podcast) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1734832703/ref=sr_1_25?dchild=1&keywords=level+jumping&qid=1591040844&s=books&sr=1-25 (Level Jumping) book by Mike Simmons Text: JUST START send to 55444

Damion Lupo joins us for his 4th appearance on the podcast, setting a record for repeat guest appearances! Damion is a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, noted financial mentor, founder of the eQRP® , an ultimate investor retirement tool, host of Financial Underdogs Podcast, an American sensei, 5th Degree Black Belter, and founder of Yokido, a blend of Aikido and Yoga, creator of Black Belt Wealth, and best-selling author in personal finance. He has started and owned more than 50 different companies including an insurance agency, precious metals firms, a venture capital company, a coaching and consulting firm, and more than a dozen real estate investment and development companies!    KEY POINTS Damion's economic outlook  How to invest in an inflationary environment  Cryptocurrency pros and cons  Listener Questions from Ernest, Jarrod, and Connor Profit-sharing, and how small business owners benefit from the eQRP eQRP versus self-directed IRA Is there any risk with eQRP in the future Using technology to invest in real estate   RESOURCES https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/financial-underdogs/id1479616768 (Financial Underdogs Podcast) https://www.eqrp.co/ (eQRP) Text: eQRP to 72000 For a FREE Report Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!          

Brian LaBrec is an Engineer in Plastics, an entrepreneur, a mentor, real estate investor, and the Founder and CEO of the LaBrec Group, consisting of LaBrec Capital Investments and LaBrec Realty Solutions. LaBrec Capital Investments has a commercial real estate investment business that provides all the tools, resources, knowledge, and systems necessary to accelerate Multifamily Real Estate business and reduce risks.  Presently, Brian enjoys helping people pursue their own path to financial independence and teaching them how real estate investing can help them reach their goals!  KEY POINTS Why Brian stays in Corporate America while building his real estate investing portfolio Recovering from a burnt down, totally destroyed property Working towards financial freedom Work / Life balance with a W2 while investing in real estate   LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1.   What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? It's the mindset and taking action, therefore he got coaches and mentors to help him through that. 2.   Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Reading books every day. 3.   Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? https://www.biggerpockets.com/ ( )https://www.biggerpockets.com/ (BiggerPockets)  4.   What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/Millionaire-Mind-Thomas-J-Stanley/dp/0740718584 (The Millionaire Mind) book by Thomas Stanley  5.   If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be?  Real estate, real estate, real estate. Everybody should start today! RESOURCES https://labreccapitalinvestments.com/ (Labreccapitalinvestments.com) https://www.linkedin.com/company/65316000 (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/LabrecCapitalInvestment/ (Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Labrec-Capital-Investments-101879454819922/ (Facebook) https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194 (Rich Dad Poor Dad) book by Robert Kiyosaki Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( )http://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 (Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!

Bo Kim is a buy and hold real estate investor, a Software Implementation Manager, and has been working in the accounting industry for the past 7 years. He is also an avid writer on his blog, and founder and host of the Bigger Cash Flow podcast, a show aimed to help newbie real estate investors take back control of their finances.  Currently, he owns 63 rental units across the markets of Kansas City, Indianapolis, and Little Rock.   KEY POINTS Buying turnkey rental properties out of state How Bo lost money on the very first deal Using private lending to buy turn key rentals Leveraging time and expertise with turnkey providers Real estate investing tips for newbies Leading versus lagging measures   LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1.   What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? The fear of the unknown, but breaking out of the shell by talking to other investors, and educating himself. 2.   Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Not having any downtime by blocking off his time to enjoy whatever he wants, and get things done. 3.   Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? https://www.stessa.com/ ( Stessa) https://www.redfin.com/ (Redfin) 4.   What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/Set-Life-Dominate-American-Dream/dp/0997584718 (Set for Life) book by Scott Trench https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194 (Rich Dad Poor Dad) book by Robert Kiyosaki 5.   If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Start buying real estate right away, don't wait!   RESOURCES https://www.biggercashflow.com/ (BiggerCashFlow.com) https://www.biggercashflow.com/bigger-cash-flow-podcast (Bigger Cash Flow Podcast) http://instagram.com/biggercashflow (Instagram) https://www.biggerpockets.com/ (BiggerPockets) Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!

In his role as President, Spencer develops, leads and executes investment strategy, performs underwriting and due diligence of all assets in the Gray Capital portfolio, and interfaces with investors. Since founding Gray Capital, LLC Spencer has been involved in over $700 Million in transactions. Spencer is also President and CEO of Gray Properties, LLC, a commercial real estate focused family office. As an entrepreneur, Spencer has founded several successful businesses in the fields of media distribution, real estate and agriculture before turning his passion for investing in commercial real estate into what is now Gray Capital, LLC . Spencer has extensive experience in a variety of real estate investing strategies since buying his first rental property in 2006. Spencer is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys rock climbing, fly fishing, archery and free diving. He is also a father to two girls.   KEY POINTS Spencer's entrepreneurial journey to multifamily investing Lessons learned from Spencer's first multifamily deal How to raise capital without previous experience The benefits of passive investing The lesser-known benefits of real estate investing How to hedge against inflation LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Not qualified and no real track record in multifamily, therefore partnering and leveraging track record with someone else. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Having a morning regimen like meditation through a steam shower. 3. Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? https://www.grayreport.com/ (The Gray Report) https://www.graycapitalllc.com/newsletter/ ( Gray Report Newsletter) 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/Hands-Off-Investor-Insiders-Investing-Syndications/dp/1947200275 ( The Hands-Off Investor) book by Brian Burke 5. If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Try to focus a little bit on what's going to work, and really appreciate the time. RESOURCES Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!  https://www.graycapitalllc.com/ (Gray Capital LLC ) https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencertrevorgray/ (LinkedIn) Email: spencer@graycapitalllc.com

Scott Krone is a real estate investor, real estate coach, an expert in the self-storage asset class, Principal of an international award-winning Design + Build firm and at Coda Management Group Chicago, a company that purchases undervalued warehouse space and converts it into climate-controlled, Class-A, and REIT ready self-storage properties.  He has a background in architecture and enjoys creating and developing things. He had learned about real estate from his college instructor who owns a real estate development company where he began working until finally started his own real estate company!   KEY POINTS Self-storage benefits and value-add returns Why scott switched from multi-family to self-storage How to find and analyze self storage investments Types of buildings that are convertible to self-storage facilities Rules of thumb and metrics for analyzing self-storage deals   LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1.   What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? How to build credibility for himself and gain trust from people to buy what he was selling. Scott crafted his story around what success he had up to that point. 2.   Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Getting up early, spend quiet time with his wife and dog walking on the beach at 5:30 in the morning. Scott practices accountability in business and his personal life, always looking to improve and grow. 3.   Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? https://www.instagram.com/ (Instagram) 4.   What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/Road-Back-You-Enneagram-Self-Discovery/dp/0830846190 (The Road Back to You) book by Ian Morgan Cron, and Suzanne Stabile 5.   If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Be patient and enjoy the process!   RESOURCES https://www.codamg.com/ (Coda Management Group) Email: info@codamg.com and reference this podcast for a free 100+ page Sustainability Report on a self-storage property.  Connect with Scott on https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-krone (LinkedIn) Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( )http://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 (Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!

Erin is a mother of 5, a real estate investor, doctor of chiropractic, and co-founder of Quattro Capital, an investment firm focused on residential multifamily real estate. As a chiropractor, Erin was living paycheck to paycheck building multiple practices in Southern California. Wanting more control of her time, she sought out real estate investing, buying single-family homes across the country. She eventually transitioned to multifamily investing, and now is a partner at Quattro Capitol, where she continues to help people achieve the same time and money freedom she has discovered for herself. Erin is focusing on building a legacy on multifamily real estate investing. Her mission to create time freedom, financial freedom, leave a blazing trail and a massive LEGACY behind!   KEY POINTS Money freedom and time freedom Erin's Transition from Chiropractic Practices to Real Estate Industry Getting started with double closing real estate deals Going from chiropractor to real estate investor Why Erin prefers multifamily How Erin raised $300,000 in just 48 hours Tips for women who want to engage in the real estate world    LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Wishing she had more time. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Wakes up at 5:30 in the morning, reads, writes down the 5 things that she is grateful for in life, sets goals and the things that she wants to accomplish, and an hour workout in the gym. 3. Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? https://www.hubspot.com/ (Hubspot) 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/Who-Not-How-Accelerating-Teamwork/dp/1401960588 (Who Not How) book by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy 5. If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Run, jump, leap, lean forward to multifamily real estate, and find a mentor at an early age!  RESOURCES Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!  https://www.thequattroway.com/dr-erin-hudson (Quattro Capital) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-erin-hudson-550904a (LinkedIn)

Cody Laughlin and Brian Alfaro, Managing Partners at https://blueoakinvests.com/ (Blue Oak Capital), focus on helping and connecting with professionals that are too busy to invest in real estate themselves to show them the power of commercial multifamily real estate. Cody Laughlin is a real estate entrepreneur, podcaster, and meetup host with 10 years of real estate investing experience. His focus is acquisitions of cash-flow producing real estate with a special focus on value-add, multifamily assets. Cody is the founder of the “Prosperity Through Multifamily Real Estate Investing” podcast and the Space City Multifamily Meetup. He works alongside other investors through syndication to acquire multifamily assets and is currently invested in 128 units. Brian Alfaro is a real estate entrepreneur and local Houston business owner. Starting in foodservice operations, Brian quickly expanded his span of control in a customer-focused Franchise business. Leveraging his expertise, Brian now controls a multi-location business that serves 1000's offering an upscale coffee experience. In addition to his Commercial Real Estate experience from his retail business, Brian is also a residential real estate investor and currently a licensed agent. KEY POINTS The power of partnerships Scaling with systems and processes Time management while investing with a full-time job Leveraging relationships in your network Common mistakes made by beginning real estate investors How Blue Oak Capital came to be   LIGHTNING QUESTIONS What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it?  Limiting mindsets - both Cody and Brian worked on their mindsets first and then scaled.  Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Both Cody and Brian prioritize exercise in their daily lives. Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? https://www.biggerpockets.com/ ( BiggerPockets) Subscribe to commercial brokerage lists (Marcus & Millichap, CBRE, etc.)  What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Morning-Habits-Transform-m/dp/1473668948 ( The Miracle Morning) book by Hal Elrod https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/0743269519 ( The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People) book by Stephen R. Covey If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Cody: Stay focused, stay disciplined, and stay patient!  Brian: Get started now!   RESOURCES Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!  https://blueoakinvests.com/ (Blue Oak Capital) https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody-laughlin-35067660/ (Cody's LinkedIn) https://www.linkedin.com/in/balfaro89/ (Brian's LinkedIn) https://www.amazon.com/ABCs-Real-Estate-Investing-Investors/dp/1937832031 (The ABCs of Real Estate Investing) book by Ken McElroy https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194 (Rich Dad Poor Dad) book by Robert Kiyosaki 

Aaron is a licensed real estate broker and lender, speaker, writer about technology and its impacts on real estate, a contributor on Forbes.com, BiggerPockets, and ThinkRealty Magazine, co-host of the Data-Driven Real Estate Podcast for PropertyRadar, and VP of Market Insights for PropertyRadar where he tackles insights into public records data to help Main Street small businesses disrupt disruptors. He comes from generations of real estate investors and has been part of the family's hard money loan business, The Norris Group, since 2005 where he also launched the award-winning radio show with his "Pops," Bruce Norris. In addition, he's been directly involved in raising over $2 million for local charities through events like "I Survived Real Estate" and Give BIG Riverside County.    KEY POINTS How you can use data to make investment decisions Using software to access real estate data Tips on getting your first off-market deal Advice for aspiring investors wanting to buy their first rental property How to use data to maximize a property's highest and best use (i.e. - upzoning) Mortgage forbearance and eviction moratoriums Using data to drill down on a specific target Four step process to finding deals: DUCA - discover, understand, connect, & automate   LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Getting out of his head and pulling the trigger but overcome it by finally pulling the trigger and owning one. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Always learning through podcasts, andhttps://www.linkedin.com/learning/ ( )https://www.linkedin.com/learning/ (LinkedIn Learning). 3. Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? https://www.propertyradar.com/ (Property Radar) https://feedly.com/ (Feedly) 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/Building-Wealth-One-House-Time/dp/0071448357 (Building Wealth One House at A Time) book by John Schaub 5. If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Better money habits. Drop the credit card, monitor your cash in and cash out, and find more ways to save than spend! RESOURCES Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!  https://community.propertyradar.com/ (Community Property Radar) https://www.propertyradar.com/ (PropertyRadar) https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronnorris/ (LinkedIn)

Stephanie Walter is the CEO of https://erbewealth.com/ (Erbe Wealth) and a legacy cash flow specialist, capital raiser, syndicator, and real estate investor. She has been a financial educator for 15 years and a real estate syndicator for the last 10 years. Stephanie's passion is teaching people to “unlearn” what most of us have been wired to think about money and re-educating people on attaining wealth that can be passed onto the next generation. Stephanie lives with her husband and young son in Colorado.  KEY POINTS Real estate lessons from the insurance world How you can best use insurance in your investing approach.  Unlearning what you know about money Legacy Banking Concept  Investing strategies to build generational wealth Preferred investment vehicles (401k, IRA, etc.)   LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it?   Knowledge. Stephanie didn't know what she was doing and invested in herself by hiring a mentor and get an education. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Working hard and sticking with something until she gets it done. 3. Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? https://www.costar.com/ (CoStar) https://www.crexi.com/properties (C)https://www.crexi.com/properties (rexi) 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Sacred-Cows-Overcoming-Destroying/dp/1929774516 (Killing Sacred Cows) by Garrett B. Gunderson and Stephen Palmer https://www.amazon.com/What-Would-Rockefellers-Do-Wealthy/dp/069263536X ( What Would the Rockefellers Do?) by Garrett B. Gunderson, and Michael G. Isom 5. If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Learn about syndication and get out of the mentality of buying and holding your real estate property for a long time.   RESOURCES Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download! https://erbewealth.com/ (ErbeWealth) https://facebook.com/erbewealth (Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/erbe-wealth/ (LinkedIn)

Christian Montalvo is a real estate investor and house hacker extraordinaire. She's a mom to two young boys and lives in Dallas-Fort Worth where she and her husband invest in small multifamily properties. Outside of working her full-time job and building a real estate empire, Christian loves to spend time with her family, travel, exercise, read, and study real estate investing.  KEY POINTSGetting started with House Hacking Lessons learned from 3 house hacks Buying small multifamily properties in a hot market Doors versus Dollars mentality Being opportunistic and patient in your investing journey Rack and Stack Mode The importance of accountability and networking Pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone   FAVORITE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805 (Never Split the Difference) by Chris Voss  RESOURCES  https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/554831/you-need-more-money-by-matt-manero/ (You Need More Money) book by Matt Manero Connect with Christian on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christiansm/ (here) Email: cctrentalstx@gmail.com Connect with Christian on https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/ChristianSM (BiggerPockets)  Visit http://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 (Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!

Jorge is an active & passive full-time multifamily investor, member at Forbes Real Estate Council, an expert on Locating Deals, Due Diligence, Executing CapEx & Raising Equity, CEO of Elevate Commercial Investment Group, owner of a construction company, JNT Construction, that focuses on helping multifamily investors with their full renovations, and new construction. JNT has been in business 10+ years and has an outstanding reputation.  Being in the real estate business for 15 years now, he owns and manages several thousands of apartments. He has 1,720 doors on the GP side & over 1,400+ doors on the LP side. KEY POINTS Making a leap from single-family to multifamily investing Leveraging partners and teamwork Syndicating large apartment deals from zero Reverse engineering goals Utilizing social media to business benefit The biggest advantages of networking in business LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1.   What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? The mindset, but allowed advice from people and changed it. 2.   Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Stay focused, time-blocking using Calendar to work on his goals, and blocked out noise. 3.   Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? https://www.costar.com/ (CoStar) 4.   What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837 (Traction) book by Gino Wickman https://www.amazon.com/Best-Ever-Apartment-Syndication-Book/dp/0997454326 (Best Ever Apartment Syndication) book by Joe Fairless, and Theo Hicks 5.   If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Skip single family and go to multifamily, and network at an early age. RESOURCES Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( )http://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 (Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download! https://www.elevatecig.com/ (Elevate Commercial Investment Group) https://jntconstruct.com/ (JNT Construction) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorgelabreu/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/jorgemultifamily/?hl=en (Instagram)

Rod is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, member of the Forbes Real Estate Council, host of the Top-ranked Real Estate Investment Podcast; “The Lifetime CashFlow Through Real Estate Investing Podcast" with more than 10 million downloads, director at The Lifetime CashFlow Academy, author of the book “Thehttps://rodkhleif.com/books/ ( Lifetime Cashflow).” Also, he loves talking and educating people about multifamily real estate investing one on one, as a coach, or through his podcast. KEY POINTS How to go from broke to a multi-millionaire The power of mindset and psychology to success An effective goal setting process The importance of writing down and visualizing your goals Putting time limits on your goals Success vs. fulfillment The key to continuous self-motivation Rod Book Recommendations:  https://www.amazon.com/Love-Languages-Secret-that-Lasts/dp/080241270X (The 5 Languages of Love) book by Gary Chapman https://www.amazon.com/Turning-Pro-Inner-Power-Create/dp/1936891034 (Turning Pro) book by Steven Pressfield https://www.amazon.com/Slight-Edge-Turning-Disciplines-Happiness/dp/1626340463 (The Slight Edge) book by Jeff Olson https://www.amazon.com/ONE-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results/dp/1885167776 (The ONE Thing) book by Gary Keller, & Jay Papasan https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Morning-Not-So-Obvious-Guaranteed-Transform/dp/0979019710 (The Miracle Morning) book by Hal Elrod RESOURCES Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!  https://rodkhleif.com/ (RodKhleif.com) https://www.instagram.com/rod_khleif/ (Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/rodkhleifofficial/ (Facebook) https://www.youtube.com/RodKhleif (YouTube) https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodkhleif/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/RodKhleif (Twitter) Text: MULTIFAMILY to 72345 or 41411 Checkout Code: RODFRIEND for $97.00 discount https://rodkhleif.com/lifetime-cashflow-podcast/ (Lifetime Cashflow Podcast) https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331 (Think and Grow Rich) book by Napoleon Hill https://www.amazon.com/Three-Feet-Gold-Obstacles-Opportunities/dp/1455816132#:~:text=Written%20like%20a%20parable%2C%20Three,life%20and%20in%20their%20businesses. (Three Feet from Gold) book Greg S. Reid & Sharon Lechter https://rodkhleif.com/books/ (Lifetime Cashflow) book by Rod Khleif

Chris is a real estate investor & syndicator, coach, sales executive, and founder and managing partner of the Next-Level Income, through which he helps investors become financially independent through education and investment opportunities. Having a passion for helping other real estate investors achieve financial freedom. Thus, he shares the shortcuts and tips to not make the same mistakes he did. He was a professional cyclist who turned full-time to real estate. Currently, Chris is investing and managing real estate for over 20 years and presently syndicating multifamily properties. He began syndicating deals in 2016 and has been actively involved in over $150M of real estate acquisitions. Also, has invested in equities, oil & gas, and small business lending, as well as being active in Venture South, one of the nation's Top 10 Angel Investing groups. KEY POINTS Shifting from a professional cyclist to a single-family investor Next Level Income Return on Equity (ROE) How to Let Your Money Work Fully for You Chris' True Meaning of Freedom and Scalability How Chris Uses his Emergency Fund in Personal and Financial Life Infinite Banking Concept Term versus Whole Life Insurance Policy Steps to a Successful Investing Journey Real Estate Investing Tips for Beginners LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1.   What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Getting comfortable with it but found a mentor that has helped him. 2.   Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Reading and learning from other people, and meditation usinghttps://www.calm.com/ ( Calm App). 3.   Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? https://www.earlytorise.com/ (Early To Rise) 4.   What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Day-Formula-Control-Your/dp/1619613557 (The Perfect Day Formula) book by Craig Ballantyne https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805 (Never Split the Difference) book by Chris Voss 5.   If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Go bigger. Take risk advice, learn property management, partner up with somebody, and start to do those bigger deals earlier. RESOURCES Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download! https://www.nextlevelincome.com/ (Next Level Income) Email: coach@nextlevelincome.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-larsen-5297231/detail/recent-activity/posts/ (LinkedIn)

Aaron is a real estate investor, a veteran of the finance industry, and highly skilled in financing for the real estate investor aiding in the analysis and structure of multiple financed properties. He is an expert in Self Employment income/ Credit Analysis and owner-occupied Financing. He has closed nearly 1,000 transactions every year, been in the finance industry for 23 years now. He is presently ranked #14 in an industry of over 300,000 licensed loan originators for transactions closed annually (723 closed units for real estate investors in 2019, 707 in 2018, and 676 in 2017). In addition to a career in real estate finance, Aaron is a Published Author with 4 books released and dozens of magazine articles.  KEY POINTS Understanding the deal as the debt, and the debt as the asset in real estate Calculating Real Estate Cash Flow Learning about Compound Interest associated with Finance How inflation impacts investors The purchasing power of $100 in the past 3 decades Determining your Debt-to-Income ratio Tips for getting your next real estate loan The Basics of Real Estate Tax Depreciation   LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Looking like 17 at the age of 23 and people saw him face to face at a hard time. He overcame it by growing a beard. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Get up every morning at 4:30 or earlier, and start reading scriptures, and other books that help him to focus his mind and energy towards his goals. 3. Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? http://www.shadowstats.com/ (ShadowStats) 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/Outwitting-Devil-Secret-Freedom-Success/dp/1469259036 (Outwitting the Devil) book by Napoleon Hill https://www.amazon.com/Stihl-Runnin-QJO-Initiative-Book/dp/1734119489 (The QJO Initiative) book by Aaron Chapman 5. If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Enjoy where you are right now.  RESOURCES Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!  https://www.aaronbchapman.com/ (AaronBChapman.com) https://www.facebook.com/Aaron-Chapman-SecurityNational-Mortgage-Company-263613934478978/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/aaronchapmannjo/ (Instagram) https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronbchapman/ (LinkedIn) http://www.shadowstats.com/ (ShadowStats) https://www.amazon.com/Master-Key-System-Charles-Haanel/dp/1604502754 (The Master Key System) book by Charles F. Hannel

Real estate investor, entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Rastegar Property Company. He specializes in working with high-net-worth individuals and institutional partners to build Areal estate portfolios in fast-growing markets designed to reduce risk and provide strong returns. Also, well-known for his interest in and dedication to a healthy lifestyle and is one of the preeminent thought leaders on biohacking and physiology, as featured in GQ Magazine. In this episode, Ari talks about his journey to real estate, bio-hacking, and health, wealth-building, motivation, and the importance of living a well-balanced life! KEY POINTS Ari's Journey from Law School to Real Estate Investing Creating the Best Customer Experience in Real Estate The Gift of Failure Tips for Effective Goal Setting The importance of investing in yourself The Three Feet from Gold: The Story about Persistence Bio-hacking and making yourself the best asset  LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Being scared to death to start with but overcome it by taking massive action. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Transcendental Meditation 3. Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? https://www.youtube.com/ (Youtube) 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331 (Think and Grow Rich) by Napoleon Hill https://www.amazon.com/Relentless-Unstoppable-Tim-S-Grover/dp/1476714207 (Relentless) book by Tim S. Grover https://www.amazon.com/Three-Feet-Gold-Obstacles-Opportunities/dp/1455816132 (Three Feet from Gold) book by Sharon L. Lechter https://www.amazon.com/Defy-Aging-Make-rest-your/dp/1945507888 (Defy Aging) book by Jacob Rosenstein 5. If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Study some business stuff like take Accounting classes, and some basic business courses.  RESOURCES Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download! https://rastegarproperty.com/ (Rastegar Property) https://www.instagram.com/rastegar/?hl=en (Instagram) @rastegar https://www.instagram.com/kelliekels/?hl=en (Instagram) https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331 (Think and Grow Rich) by Napoleon Hill https://www.amazon.com/Relentless-Unstoppable-Tim-S-Grover/dp/1476714207 (Relentless) book by Tim S. Grover https://www.amazon.com/Three-Feet-Gold-Obstacles-Opportunities/dp/1455816132 (Three Feet from Gold) book by Sharon L. Lechter https://www.amazon.com/Defy-Aging-Make-rest-your/dp/1945507888 (Defy Aging) book by Jacob Rosenstein  

Raj is an expert real estate investor, apartment syndicator, achiever, financial independence retiree, engineer, and founder of Big League Capital, a company that educates and shares private investment opportunities with other people and helps them to invest in real estate in a passive manner. He came to the United States in 2000 seeking freedom and independence. He was working in the corporate world for 20 years but only achieved financial independence through multifamily real estate. As an early retiree, Raj is now living on his own terms. Today, Raj talks about his approach and philosophy on money and abundance mindset.    KEY POINTS How to know if you're financially independent Creating intergenerational wealth How to be a well-informed investor How to retire early with real estate The importance of an abundance mindset for investors The key to managing and owning multiple properties Cap Rate Calculation: Stock Market versus Real Estate The balance of living in the present and for the future Tips for new investors   LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1.   What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Education but Raj read books, blogs, and listened to podcasts, 2.   Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Rise early, plan the day, meditation, and pray. 3.   Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/RajneeshJ1 (Bigger Pockets) https://www.youtube.com/ (YouTube) 4.   What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194 (The Rich Dad Poor Dad) book by Robert T. Kiyosaki https://www.amazon.com/Millionaire-Next-Door-Surprising-Americas/dp/1589795474 (Millionaire Next Door) book by Thomas J. Stanley & William D. Danko 5.   If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Start and educate yourself sooner, be bolder, and jump straight into real estate. RESOURCES Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( )http://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 (Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!  https://finance.yahoo.com/ (Yahoo Finance) http://bigleague-capital.com/ (Big League Capital)

Mike Simmons, is a serial entrepreneur, CEO, business coach, speaker, author, host of the Just Start Real Estate Podcast, owner of a successful real estate investing company, and partner in one of the largest real estate mentorship companies. He personally works with hundreds of entrepreneurs to help them optimize and grow their businesses. He has shared the stage with Gary Vaynerchuk, Ryan Serhant, Jocko Willink, Russell Brunsson, Walter Bond, Andy Frisella, and Tom Ferry among others.     KEY POINTS How to make your own money work for you How to safely invest money for retirement Mike's secret sauce to success How to tell whether it's time to shift your career or retire The catalysts for a change in life How to hire effectively and scale your team Competition Perspective: How to win things Tips for becoming a better leader The Learn-Do Ratio   LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Fear that he feels sick and disgusted but made him motivated.  2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Compare-analyzing 3. Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? https://www.youtube.com/ (YouTube) 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs-ebook/dp/B0739PYQSS/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&ref_=cm_cr_lh_d_bdcrb_top (Extreme Ownership) by Jocko Willink https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837 (Traction) by Gino Wickman 5. If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Figure out where you want to go, make a plan, and execute it. RESOURCES Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download! https://mikesimmons.com/juststartrealestate/ (Just Start Real Estate Podcast) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1734832703/ref=sr_1_25?dchild=1&keywords=level+jumping&qid=1591040844&s=books&sr=1-25 (Level Jumping) book by Mike Simmons Text: JUST START send to 55444

Here we are in December of 2020 – one of my favorite times of the year. Many people are winding down, getting ready to enjoy the holidays, spend time with family and recharge for the upcoming new year. This is a great time to start planning and preparing for the next year ahead. 2020 has been a unique year and one we'll remember for years to come. A global pandemic impacted in some way nearly every single person's life on our planet. This has been a devastating event, and our thoughts and prayers are with those who have felt the brunt of the impacts this has left. You've probably heard people talk about what a bad year 2020 has been, hear news media tell you what disasters have characterized this year, and you may find yourself starting to think along those lines.  However, like anything else, you can find silver linings wherever you look. Think back over the past 12 months of your life and I'm sure you'll find some things that you're happy about. Take 30 seconds here to reflect on the positives in your life, big or small. Perhaps you're financially stable, still have a great job, have a healthy family, got to spend more time at home, picked up a new good habit, started a new project, bought another investment property, helped someone in need, kept food on the table. I challenge you to think of 3 things you're happy about right now. See, there are things we can all be thankful for. Let's carry that momentum now and look at 3 steps we can take to prepare for the new year. Reflect. Think back over this past year and reflect. If you had any goals identified for 2020, look at how you tracked towards those goals. Likely, your goals changed over the course of the year. Identify things that went well for you and things that didn't work so well. It's important to take these lessons forward with you into next year. Practice gratitude. Celebrate your accomplishments and aim to learn from your failures. Visualize. Ask yourself what you want your life to be like in 1 year, 5 years, & 10 years. By visualizing your life, you create your own reality.  Get clear with yourself about your priorities. Identify a few areas of your life you want to improve. The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan is a great book that will help you identify your most important priority. Once you have a clear vision of where you want to go, you can start to map out goals to get you there. Set Goals.  Maybe your goals took a backseat this year. Or maybe you crushed your goals and have some great momentum headed into the new year. Either way now is the time to start thinking about your next set of goals. I say your next set because I've found the best time period for setting goals is 90 days (or 3 months). This goal setting strategy was first introduced to me with Bryan Moran's 12 Week Year, and I use Brandon Turner's 90 Day Intention Journal to implement it. Going back to your vision for your life in 10 years and working backward to 5 year and 1 year visions, you can break down those large goals into smaller goals. There's a Chinese Proverb that says, “A journey of a thousand miles must start with a single step”. Start thinking now about your goals for the next year, and break those down into 4 sets of 90 day goals. You'll be able to take consistent and daily action towards your bigger goals. In the One Thing book, Gary and Jay teach you to ask yourself “What's the One Thing I can do such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary?”. This is a great exercise when you're looking at your big picture goals and when you're looking at your daily action steps. “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” - Benjamin FranklinThose are 3 things you can do now to prepare for the new year. Your life is more important than some arbitrary man-made date, so don't wait until January 1st to start becoming the best version of yourself you can be. Create your own reality. Be intentional with your actions. Line up your...

Shawn DiMartile is a multifamily real estate investor, managing partner of an apartment investing firm, https://www.pac3capital.com/ (Pac 3 Capital,) and host of https://www.multifamilytakeoff.com/ (The Multifamily Takeoff Podcast), a podcast about all aspects of apartment investing. He came to the realization that the traditional path of working in a 9 to 5 as an aircraft controller, being and saving in a 401(k) until 65 was not the road to the wealth he wanted to follow. After reading books and listening to tons of podcasts about real estate and various asset classes, he came to realize that multifamily real estate has the power to build wealth and provide financial freedom. In 2019, while still working his full-time W-2 job as an air traffic controller, he partnered with two colleagues to acquire their first multifamily acquisition, a 32-unit in Indianapolis.    KEY POINTS Selecting the right market to invest in. How to build credibility without any experience. How to raise money for your very first deal. Why a 401k isn't the right way to save for retirement. Good Debt vs. Bad Debt. Why habits are SO important.   LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Experience hurdle and overcome it by preempt and hammering at weaknesses. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Writing a blog or article, reading and learning more every day to get better in his business. 3. Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? https://www.biggerpockets.com/ (BiggerPockets) https://joefairless.com/ (Joe Fairless) 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/Pitch-Anything-Innovative-Presenting-Persuading-ebook/dp/B004H4XL7E (Pitch Anything) book by Oren Klaff 5. If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Go buy a real estate asset right now.  RESOURCES Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!  https://www.forbes.com/sites/wadepfau/2018/01/16/the-trinity-study-and-portfolio-success-rates-updated-to-2018/ (The Trinity Study) https://www.pac3capital.com/ (Pac 3 Capital) https://www.multifamilytakeoff.com/ (The Multifamily Takeoff Podcast) https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-dimartile-52a0211a5/ (Shawn's LinkedIn)

Life is full of choices. You have the ability to live your life how you want for the most part. Work a 9-5, be an entrepreneur, travel the world, buy a home, raise a family, adopt a child, marry a spouse, etc. There are so many different ways you can live your life, and it's completely up to you to decide. When you ask someone what they want in life, you'll get typical answers like health, happiness, prosperity, wealth, etc. Those all make sense. Who wouldn't want those things? But then comes this dichotomy. People want freedom. They also want security. In today's episode we'll aim to dissect each of those two terms – freedom and security – and then compare and contrast them. Security. This seems like a reasonable desire, right? It's natural to want to protect yourself and your family from threats. After all, that's how our ancestors survived generation after generation, and lead us to where we are today. Often when people talk about security they're referring to financial security just as much as physical security. Financial security could be the ability to retire when you want. It could be job security, meaning you have a stable and steady job to rely on. It could simply mean knowing what to expect in your life tomorrow, next week, and next year. Then we have Freedom. Freedom is another thing that people want. It is one of the principles the United States is founded on. We likely take many of the freedoms we do have for granted. We have the freedom to choose our careers, who we marry, where we live, how we earn money, where we travel, speak freely, discuss ideas, and so much more. People have so much freedom that they don't even know what to do with it. I have a good friend who travels the world with nothing more than a backpack. He's been abroad for two years now traveling all around the world and picking his next stop based on what type of food he's in the mood for. I'm not kidding. He has what most would call a high level of freedom. Freedom and security are a bit of a dichotomy. On one hand, freedom allows you the flexibility to do what you want, whereas security will provide assurance and safety every day. Think of freedom and security on a sliding scale, with freedom on one end and security on the other. Now take that slide and push it all the way to the security side. There are all different types of ways to relate this, but let's look at a few examples. If we were talking about government, then the security side of the scale might look a lot like communism, whereas the freedom side of the scale might look like total anarchy. I'm not attempting to be political here, but rather show that if you have only one side of the scale then the results look much different from the other side. Or another example is your lifestyle. Slide the scale all the way to the security side and you might find yourself in a maximum-security prison. Slide it all the way to the freedom side and you might find yourself without any possessions, job, or money, roaming the world doing whatever you want with absolutely no security. After all, we don't have any maximum freedom prisons that I know of. But we do have maximum security prisons. Now sure, these are quite dramatic examples but you begin to understand what one without the other looks like. Then comes the question, why are we even talking about freedom vs. security in the first place. Well, you have the ability to live your life as free or as secure as you want. It's up to you to decide where to take risks for your freedom, and where you want security. Chances are you probably don't want completely one without the other. Only you know what balance of freedom and security is best for you. Understanding that taking risks in return for some level of freedom will cost you some security is important. So find freedom where you want. Build security where it matters to you. Using these two levers you can begin to engineer the lifestyle you want, which is one of the...

Marco Santarelli returns to the show for a second appearance. Marco is a licensed real estate broker in California, an investor, author, serial entrepreneur with multiple businesses, founder and CEO of https://www.noradarealestate.com/ (Norada Real Estate Investments), a nationwide provider of turnkey rental properties that helping people build their real estate portfolio by providing knowledge, tools, and resources to achieve financial freedom and build wealth. He is the creator of https://www.noradarealestate.com/DealGrader (DealGrader)™, a scoring system that measures the investment quality of a real estate investment, giving you an overall snapshot of its profitability and investment risk. Likewise, he is hosting the http://www.passiverealestateinvesting.com/ (Passive Real Estate Investing) podcast, the show where busy people learn how to build substantial passive income while creating wealth for the long-term. KEY POINTS The Importance of Staying Market Agnostic How to Pick the Best Market Suburbs versus Urban Core markets Supply, Demand, and Balance in Housing Markets Is it a Good Time to Invest in Real Estate During this Crisis Shadow Demand vs. Shadow Inventory Tips for First-time Investors How to Identify the Ideal Neighborhoods within the Best Markets Your Core Five Team Players Why Marco likes Single-Family Homes  RESOURCES Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download! https://www.passiverealestateinvesting.com/ (The Passive Real Estate Investing Podcast) with Marco Santarelli https://www.noradarealestate.com/ (Norada Real Estate Investments)

In our world today we're seeing a shift in the way people work, commute, live, and much more. With these new trends, we're seeing people move around the country, less tied to where they once were with many more people working from home than were just 8 months ago. Consequently, this has created new supply and demand imbalances in different markets. Once hot San Francisco has seen an exodus of white-collar tech workers leaving the city for lower cost of living locations. Where people once lived near downtown and large cities, they can now move to more rural locations. These are just a couple examples of shifts we've seen over the past 6 months. We talked about some of these trends a couple of weeks ago and then followed that up with how to qualify deals in new markets. Let's look at some metrics in analyzing markets for real estate investing. By now you've heard the saying “the 3 most important factors in real estate are location, location, location”, which I largely agree with. In the world of real estate investing, the location of a property can be described by its market and submarket. A market can be thought of as a city or town, and the submarket as a specific part or neighborhood of that city. https://www.cbre.com/research-and-reports/Global-Real-Estate-Market-Outlook-Midyear-Review-July-2020 (CBRE) publishes several different commercial real estate reports, in those they categorize markets into 3 tiers. Tier 1 San Francisco San Diego Seattle Chicago Miami New York City Tier 2 Dallas / Ft. Worth Houston Denver  Atlanta Orlando Philadelphia Tier 3 Oklahoma City Jacksonville Charlotte Cleveland Kansas City Nashville So what makes a market better or worse than another? Sports teams, great parks, no traffic, cool coffee shops? Well, close but not quite. Evaluating markets as a real estate investor, we're concerned with two main metrics – jobs and population. That's what it all comes down to. Are there people who live in the market and have a job that allows them to pay rent? That's what we're focused on. These two metrics – job growth and population grown – are indicators of a strong market. While we can never predict the future (i.e. – COVID-19), we can look at historical trends and project those into the future. Generally speaking, jobs bring people. After all, you don't see a booming population in Antarctica. Knowing this, we can sometimes gauge population growth in a market by looking at what jobs are expected to grow or relocate to the market. Oftentimes, employers will announce new locations, headquarters, etc. and we can use this to assess the increased population those jobs will bring to the market. Now digging a bit deeper and understanding that we want people and jobs in a market, we can next look at employment rates. Employment rates are simply a percentage of people employed or unemployed. Our nation's unemployment rate is generally in the single-digit percentages, although that number spiked to double digits during the initial phase of COVID-19. Now I want to bring something up here. There really is no such thing as one housing market or a national housing market. The same thing applies to these metrics. There isn't one unemployment metric. Rather these metrics broken down by markets, or states at the very least are what we should be concerned with, more on a micro-scale. Just because the U.S. unemployment rate may be 7%, doesn't mean that's what it is in your specific market. It may be lower (great) or high (uh oh). The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports unemployment rates and breaks this data down by markets, or Metropolitan Statistic Areas (MSAs). A good example of an MSA is Dallas/Ft. Worth and principal cities that include Arlington, Plano, Garland, Irving, McKinney, Frisco, and others. DFW MSA makes up a single MSA of nearly 8 million people Getting back to the unemployment rate. This number is manipulated in many ways (after all, the government reports

Charles Carillo is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, and managing partner of http://www.harborsidepartners.com/ (Harborside Partners), a real estate syndication firm where he owns over 250 multifamily units. He hosts a real estate investing podcast called https://charleskcarillo.com/global-investors-podcast/ (Global Investors Podcast), which focuses on interviewing professional and international investors interested in investing in the U.S. Charles grew up in a real estate family where his dad owned apartments. Later, he started his own journey of investing in multifamily in 2006 with a 3 unit. He eventually grew it into multifamily properties and built his portfolio. KEY POINTS Self-Management versus Third-Party Management Perfect Blueprint for Scaling Properties The Mindset Shift of Bringing Equity Partners The Traits to look for in a Business Partner Why Traditional Value-Add is Not Wise during this Pandemic The Power of Networking   LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Taking the leap initially and raising the money. Overcome it by following up with successful people, and attending conferences and events to build networks. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Time-blocking usinghttps://www.google.com/calendar ( Google Calendar) 3. Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? Calendar Balance Source 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/80-20-Principle-Secret-Achieving/dp/0385491743 (The 80/20) book by Richard Koch https://www.amazon.com/Trump-Art-Deal-Donald-J/dp/0399594493 (Art of the Deal) book by Donald Trump 5. If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Live more strategic and figure out what you want exactly your 5, 10, and 15 years goals to be, and figure out what you can do daily, weekly, and monthly to achieve them.   RESOURCES https://harborsidepartners.com/ (Harborside Partners) https://charleskcarillo.com/ (Website) https://charleskcarillo.com/strategy-call-with-charles/ (Schedule Charles)

There is a lot of real estate. Like, a whole lot. Practically everything you see is either real estate, or is on or in real estate. If you're driving down the road, running in a park, or cleaning your garage as you listen to this podcast, chances are you are surrounded by real estate. When you start to see everything as real estate, you then start to look at that real estate from an investment perspective. There are a lot of ways to invest in real estate, as shown with the different guests we have here on the podcast. From buy and hold single-family investing, to house hacking small multifamily, to apartment syndication, there are different niches and investment strategies. Starting out, most people are successful by being as narrow focused as possible, meaning they select one real estate niche and focus solely on it. If you don't focus on one niche, you'll find yourself looking at raw land in South Texas, Condo's in San Diego, and new development multifamily in Virginia. Which brings us to the next point – the market. Just as it's important to narrow down your niche, it's also equally, if not more important, to narrow down on a few markets. These two criteria – niche and market – will help you develop an investing strategy. So, by now you've committed considerable time and resources in your own education. Now it's time to start finding deals. Let's look a how to qualify a deal in three steps. Setting your investment criteria. Now that you have a niche and market, you can begin to develop your investment criteria even further. Let's take multifamily apartments in Texas and Oklahoma for example. This is our niche and markets. This is still relatively broad, and can be defined more. We need to consider things like: Size of the property Markets and submarkets Property type Property age How you find and buy the deal (direct to owner or through brokers) Returns Once these criteria are defined, we now have a specific set of criteria that we can filter all deals through. If the property doesn't fit these criteria, then think long and hard about pursuing it. Just because something looks like a deal, doesn't mean it's a deal for you. Underwrite the deal. Once you have a deal that fits your investment criteria, it's time to analyze the numbers further. This process is called underwriting and is an iterative process. You'll look at the property's past performance, project it's future performance, and model out your business plan. During you're underwriting you'll be making assumptions and modelling different scenarios. Having some sort of underwriting tool is a must. Most people use excel or google sheets spreadsheets. You can build you own, or find one from someone who has already built one. Either way, an underwriting tool is a must. Due Diligence. Due Diligence is the process of confirming all the details of the deal, from your underwriting assumptions to property inspections and anything specific to the deal you're qualifying. During due diligence you'll dive into all the minute details of the deal, making sure once last time that you understand everything there is to know about the deal. You'll confirm things like: Rent comparisons Sales comparisons Renovation Scopes or Work Property inspections Lease audits Expense details Quotes from vendors and contractors Much more From those early days and all that investment into yourself to the final phases of due diligence on your investment deal, you have gone from 0 to real estate investor! Congrats! Crossing the finish line and closing the deal is a huge milestone. It's the end of one chapter and the start of the next! Do this repeatedly and consistently and you'll be well on your way to building wealth and achieving financial freedom. This is a journey, so enjoy the process. It won't happen overnight, and it will take a lot of work and effort. But remember, if it were easy then everyone would do it and the rewards wouldn't be quite as nice.

BRANDON BARNES     Brandon Barnes is a real estate investor and owner of REI Live! Atlanta, a monthly meetup group. After being fired from his job as a production supervisor, he made an immediate pivot and chose to become a real estate investor focusing on wholesaling. Faced with a choice to either get another job and spend years trapped in a cubicle or work toward becoming a successful entrepreneur, he chose to keep his eyes on the prize as an entrepreneur. He quickly scaled his real estate company within 1 year and then got fired, but this time was different. He fired himself. This gave Brandon the flexibility to focus on building the business and leading his team. His team now operates his company successfully without his day-to-day involvement. In his free time, Brandon spends his time with his wife and four kids. He is passionate about sharing his expertise and coaching students to take action and make money in real estate with his Send More Offers Coaching Program. KEY POINTS How real estate wholesaling works and why it's appealing Leveraging the power and ability of a team Working on the business, not in the business How to build a remote and automated business model How to maintain and build rapport with prospective sellers & buyers without meeting them personally How can a wholesaler best work with an investor and vice-versa   Common mistakes and struggles in real estate investing How many leads, offers, and follow-ups it typically takes to get a deal Methods for finding off-market properties How to build a virtual and remote team 3 C's of success in business  LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Financial constraints but consistency found his niche within a niche. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Reading books likehttps://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280 ( E-Myth) by Michael E. Gerber,https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Startup-Achieve-Explosive-Customer/dp/1591848369 ( Traction) by Gabriel Weinberg, and Justin Mares, andhttps://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making-ebook/dp/B01HCGYTH4 ( Profit First) by Mike Michalowicz 3. Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? https://slack.com/ (Slack) https://zillow.com/ (Zillow) https://www.docusign.com/esignature/document-signing-app/ (DocuSign) 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/ONE-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results/dp/1885167776 (The One Thing) by Gary Keller 5. If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Network earlier. RESOURCES Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!  https://www.sendmoreoffers.com/iambbarnes43260509 (SendMoreOffers.com) Connect with Brandon on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/iambbarnes/ (Facebook) https://instagram.com/iambbarnes (Instagram) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUIV7vvhzqjUy1dIjEOTlEw (YouTube)

Our world is rapidly changing. It's uncommon that we would see megatrends unfold so quickly, like we're seeing today – social distancing, remote working environments, etc. But something interesting is happening due to this new normal – people are still living their lives, the world is still turning, and we've figured out how to adapt to these new trends. Who knows if these will be permanent or how long they'll last, but one thing I predict is there will be lasting impacts, mostly good I'll add, that will affect each and every one of us. Some of these trends that macroeconomists and others predict include things like: The rise of telemedicine Remote work environments becoming permanent De-urbanization of large cities More focus on space and social distancing With these trends impacting our entire world, it's important to have a forward thinking perspective as a real estate investor and make sure we're keeping up with these trends. Now maybe you once invested primarily in the market you live in. Chances are though, either you or your residents have the opportunity to move to a new location, a new city, or even a new state. This may be a huge disruption to your real estate investing business, or just a minor hurdle you have to overcome. Let's look at 5 tips for long distance investing.   Systems and Processes – these will help you automate your business and bring some structure to the way you do things. Systems are the things that help you – software, tools, online resources etc. Processes are the things you do, the way do them, and the order in which you do them, often with the help of systems. Here's an example of a way I use systems and processes in my business. Let's look at how I screen new residents. The systems that help me most is the online screening and application software called Cozy.co. This software allows me to advertise my available rental units, collect rental applications, and screen prospective residents. That's the system. The process looks more like creating a profile for each of my rental properties, uploading lease documents, applications, etc., and activating the listing when I have upcoming availability. People – real estate is a people and relationship business. While much of the processes of managing a rental property can be done virtually, you still need to have a solid team of people to help you. Relationships with property managers, contractors, realtors, attorneys, accountants, and others are key. With the right people in place, you can outsource tasks to the people who are best and most efficient at carrying them out. The best part is you don't have to have these people full-time, on staff sitting in an office. In today's day and age, you can simply hire these team members on a contract basis, using their services when you need them. Local knowledge – Data is great, but nothing beats local knowledge sometimes. You can research online all the data you want – migration trends, job growth, etc. Sometimes you just can't beat local knowledge. Every market has its quirks and nuances. Having local knowledge will help you make better decisions. Whether this is knowledge you already have, or knowledge you may have to leverage from local relationships, it's important to understand the details of the market you're investing in. Ability to hire property management – you really should be able to outsource possibly the most important role on your team, property management. Without a property manager, you'll be self-managing and will eventually be the bottleneck in your own process. Whether you self-manage or use third party management now, make sure you have the ability to outsource this role if/when the time comes. Pick the right market for the right reasons – you've heard the 3 most important things about real estate are location, location, location. This is because you can change quite a bit about your real estate. You can fix it up, paint it, change it's use entirely, but you...

Connor O'Brien is a real estate investor, engineer, and house hacking professional. After graduating college, Connor moved to Chicago where he got his start in real estate with a duplex house hack using an FHA 203K loan. Connor has gone on to invest in small multifamily properties in Illinois and Indiana. Key PointsAccountability House hacking FHA 203K loans Finding opportunities in problems Scaling to small multifamily properties LIGHTNING QUESTIONS1. What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? The money piece. Through accountability groups, Connor learned and gained the confidence to overcome that limiting belief. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Connor attributes much of his success to accountability groups. 3. Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? https://www.stessa.com/ (Stessa )- online property management tool and accounting software 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://amzn.to/31qRVuU (The Checklist Manifesto) by Atul Gawande 5. If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Be a part of an accountability group. RESOURCES Connect with Connor on https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/ConnorO10 (BiggerPockets) Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!

Every day you are pitching, selling, and negotiating. While you may not realize it, you are constantly vying to communicate a point to someone else, present yourself in a certain way, and so much more. Just the simple act of communication in your day to day life is a form of pitching and selling. You communicate your thoughts to others in the form of a conversation (or podcast episode in this very moment), using words to express your thoughts and feelings to someone else. Communication, defined, is to share or exchange information, news, or ideas. From your direct actions to your subconscious thoughts, you are constantly maneuvering so that you can affect the way you are perceived and influence others how you want. This isn't a bad thing; we all do it. From political speeches to casual conversations with friends, the words we use are meant to communicate our points and shape others' thoughts. There are also nonverbal ways we pitch, sell, and negotiate. How you dress, your body language, your actions, how you listen, among many other factors, are ways you relay nonverbal cues to others. You may be thinking, I don't have anything to pitch, sell, or negotiate. You might nor be in sales, or be a high profile defense attorney, but none the less you pitch, sell, and negotiate your biggest asset every single day. That is yourself. At work or in a professional setting, you probably dress professionally, speak more properly, and act in a certain manner respective to your location. Let's take that high profile defense attorney for an example. You wouldn't expect him or her to walk in the courtroom to present the closing argument in a sports jersey with flip flops and sunglasses, right? You would especially hope not if you're the defendant being represented! But why not? Perhaps the attorney is well prepared and has a solid defense put together. The reason is the attorney is selling him or herself as someone with status who is knowledgable, respected, and takes their responsibility seriously. They're selling themself first before they even pitch and negotiate to the jury the case at hand. Beyond your everyday casual interactions with others, there are many other scenarios when you need to pitch, negotiate, and sell. From negotiating a raise at your job to making offers on investment properties, you must know how to frame conversations, listen to and guide the other person's thoughts and actions to create the outcomes you want. Pitching, selling, and negotiating are subjects that have been researched, studied, and written about in-depth for many years. I've found a few books and resources particularly valuable. They are: https://amzn.to/2Swqjiz (Pitch Anything by Oren Klaf) https://amzn.to/2uvPJVB (Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss) https://amzn.to/39lAhtS (Sell or Be Sold by Grant Cardone) You have something that others want and need, whether that's a bit of information that you know that someone else doesn't, or something you have learned from your experience, simply some words of encouragement, a solution you can provide for someone else, or a number of other things. It's up to you to be able to present those ideas, frame them in a way that you can easily communicate them, and ultimately persuade someone to take action. That's exactly what I am doing here. By interviewing guests every week to providing little nuggets of information on Friday Fundamentals, I hope to provide the knowledge and motivation for you to achieve financial freedom, build the life you want, and help others do the same. Someone somewhere wants and needs what you have. It's up to you to find who, where, and how to provide that value. "You either promote what you've got, or you're demoting it." - Robert Martinez, Guest on https://jacobayers.com/podcast/252-rockstar-real-estate-investing-robert-martinez/ (Episode 252).

Lauren Hardy is a real estate investor with a “People First” approach to business. Investing in hundreds of properties in her career, Lauren has the unique reputation of being a successful “virtual investor” having not lived in many of the states she's invested in. Lauren has been able to persevere in extremely competitive markets by constantly following the market changes and being flexible and willing to move market territories when needed. She currently lives in Southern California with her two daughters but invests in properties all over the country. KEY POINTS Out of State Virtual Investing How to find the right market to invest in out of state Common mistakes in choosing a market The Rent to Price Ratio Indicator The Hurdles of Investing Out of State The 4 Quadrants of the Real Estate Cycle  LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? FEAR and overcome it by making herself COMFORTABLE. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Eat clean and healthy, get good sleep, waking up early, exercise, reading personal development and business books, and listening to podcasts. 3. Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? Podcasts 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/Compound-Effect-Darren-Hardy/dp/159315724X (The Compound Effect )book by Darren Hardy 5. If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Don't worry and take more risks. Just go and try stuff. RESOURCES Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!  https://www.thenorrisgroup.com/ (Bruce Norris Quadrants) http://virtualinvestingmastery.com/ (Virtual Investing Mastery) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzSgvB_j27AKwshyGFhkizw (YouTube) https://www.instagram.com/thismomflips/?hl=en (Instagram) @ thismomflips