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Coming to you from Columbus, Ohio, John and Brian share their experience to help you find success on your real estate investing Journey.

John Horner and Brian Rightler


    • May 16, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 48 EPISODES


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    Episode 47: How To Talk To Sellers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 25:36


    In today's episode, Brian and John coach you through how to talk to sellers during the entire transaction process. They highlight key aspects on how and why it's important to be mindful of what the other party may be going through to get their home sold and get that huge weight off of their shoulders. They speak from past experiences on this topic of how to talk to sellers in a way that they'll work with you and get the deal closed. Listen now!

    Episode 46: Turnkey To Success with Real Estate Investor Dave Payerchin!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 53:15


    In today's episode, Brian and John are joined by Real Estate Investor, Dave Payerchin of Columbus Turnkey Houses! Dave has a lot of experience with buying and selling real estate and creating the best team to work with. His desire to always strive for the highest is contagious and hope this episode discussing his knowledge and experience helps you with your real estate journey and to #TakeAction today! Listen now!   The LENN Foundation  Help Dave and his business partner RJ at Columbus Turnkey Houses hit their goal to raise $250,000 this year for the LENN Foundation! Click here to donate and support an amazing cause. The LENN Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit helping families who have children with cerebral palsy. They provide financial relief towards children's unmet medical needs that are not covered by private health insurance or government funded programs. Their goal is to give them the quality of life they deserve.

    Episode 45: Learn How To Invest In Real Estate With Investor and Lender Marc Kade!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 53:25


    Welcome to the 44th episode of Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John talk about all topics real estate, share their successes and failures to help you with your journey. In today's episode, Brian and John are joined by Loan Officer and Real Estate Investor, Marc Kade! Marc has years of experience with both single- and multi-family rentals and he tells us just how important high quality tenants can be for your property. Listen now! Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about your hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing! 

    Episode 44: Purchasing Multi-Family Rentals, Due Diligence, & Inherited Tenants

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 28:33


    Welcome to the 44th episode of Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John talk about all topics real estate, share their successes and failures to help you with your journey. In today's episode, Brian and John discuss their newly acquired 22-unit apartment building and the due diligence it takes to run larger properties like these. The building was filled with inherited tenants and purchased from a fellow investor and friend who wanted them to take it off of their hands. Listen now! Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about your hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing! 

    Episode 43: Deal Breakdown - Renting and Flipping Southfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 15:11


    Welcome to the 43rd episode of Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John talk about all topics real estate, share their successes and failures to help you with your journey. In today's episode, Brian and John discuss a property they purchased about three years ago in Southfield, Columbus.  The guys don’t usually hold rentals in this area of the city, so this one brought some interesting experiences and taught valuable lessons. Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about your hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 42: FAQ - We’re Answering Your Questions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 43:51


    Welcome to the 42nd episode of Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John talk about all topics real estate, share their successes and failures to help you with your journey. This week, Brian and John provide answers to the questions that they get asked most often. As the guys network, they come across people who are learning about real estate and ask for advice. Brian and John decided to record all their answers so that they can help even more people who are seeking guidance in their real estate journey. Some questions addressed today get asked a lot, while some are unique questions that the guys were intrigued by.  Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about your hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 41: Property Management 101 with Peter Lohmann of RL Partners

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 50:44


    Welcome to the 41st episode of Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John talk about all topics real estate, share their successes and failures to help you with your journey. Brian and John are joined by Peter Lohmann to discuss property management. Peter is an engineer by trade who eventually started his own business, RL Property Management, and continues his role as the CEO. Brian and John are especially fond of Peter’s ability to be straightforward in what he says. Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about your hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 40: Deal Breakdown - Foul-Smelling Flip Turned Out to be Our Most Profitable Yet!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 23:03


    Welcome to the 40th episode of Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John talk about all topics real estate, share their successes and failures to help you with your journey. Brian and John talk about one of their most profitable flips ever in this week’s podcast. The property was located in Upper Arlington, a neighborhood in Columbus with a great location that demands a high price. Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about your hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 39: Just Say Yes to Networking with Real Estate Investor Brian Fisher

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2019 34:35


    Welcome to the 39th episode of Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John talk about all topics real estate, share their successes and failures to help you with your journey. In this episode, Brian and John welcome Brian Fisher. He has a full-time job and began flipping houses a few years ago. He is excellent at networking, which is how he has managed to find success early in his flipping career. Recently, he has been considering flipping full-time. Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about your hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 38: Deal Breakdown: Vassor Village Flip

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 24:47


    Welcome to the 38th episode of Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John talk about all topics real estate, share their successes and failures to help you with your journey. In this week’s installment, Brian and John are here to talk about a flip they did on a property in the Vassor Village area of Columbus. This house was the most intricate rehab project the guys have ever taken on: they had to take the house down to the studs. The guys start by telling us how they obtained this property which, much like the rehab, came with its complications. We hear about their hired contractor attempting to cut some corners, the profits they made from this flip, and how they plan to pursue more business in the Vassor Village neighborhood. Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about your hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 37: Alternative Real Estate Investing Methods with Jim Pfeifer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 53:19


    Welcome to the 37th episode of Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John talk about all topics real estate, share their successes and failures to help you with your journey. Jim Pfeifer is back on the show today to talk about a variety of topics with Brian and John. Jim has given up most of his financial advising licenses because of his preference towards alternative investments. He especially likes real estate syndication, so he provides an explanation of it and how exactly he is involved in it. Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about your hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 36: Buying Investment Properties at Auction

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2019 29:50


    Welcome to the 36th episode of Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John talk about all topics real estate, share their successes and failures to help you with your journey. For this episode of the podcast, Brian and John share their experiences with auctions. They bought quite a few properties at auction back in 2016, but have since stepped back from the auction circuit. However, the guys just recently bought one property at auction and are now considering making this a regular occurrence again. Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about your hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 35: Short Term Rentals 101 with Nestrs' Nick and Sarah Karakaian

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2019 57:09


      Welcome to the 35th episode of Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John talk about all topics real estate, share their successes and failures to help you with your journey. "Nestrs" power couple Nick and Sarah Karakaian join Brian and John in this episode. This husband and wife real estate investment team offer services such as rental consulting and home organization, with much of their focus now being on their short-term rentals via Airbnb. Nick and Sarah discuss how they first got started using Airbnb in New York City and now rent out three units of their fourplex in Columbus. They share their vast experience of renting out properties short-term and provide tips on how to find success using the platform. Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about your hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 34: We’re Talking Insurance and Investing with Special Guest Rachel Ford

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2019 43:40


    Welcome to the 34th episode of Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John talk about all topics real estate, share their successes and failures to help you with your journey. Rachel Ford, an insurance agent and friend of Brian and John, join the guys in this episode. In addition to that line of work, she also invests in real estate. Rachel provides insight on both her insurance work and real estate investing. We hear about how Rachel differentiates herself from other insurance agents and why reputation is so important. She also talks about why she wanted to invest in real estate and unique stories about interactions she has had with her tenants. Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about your hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 33: Welcome Special Guest and Local Wholesaler Brian Jordan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 45:56


    Welcome to the 33rd episode of Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John talk about all topics real estate, share their successes and failures to help you with your journey. Brian and John welcome Brian Jordan to this episode. He is a longtime friend of the guys and is a wholesaler. He moved from Dallas to Columbus after starting his own business and has worked on several deals with Brian and John during his time in Ohio. Brian Jordan provides advice for wholesalers and shares what he thinks has made him successful. He tells us about his unique adventures, including reporting a woman to the Ohio Division of Real Estate who had stolen a house and was renting it out, as well as a time when he himself was reported by a sour real estate agent. Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about your hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 32: Deal Breakdown - The Tire House

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 19:39


    Welcome to the 32nd episode of Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John talk about all topics real estate, share their successes and failures to help you with your journey. In today’s episode, Brian and John share their story about a rehab that they did in Grove City. Dubbed the “tire house” because of how messy it was, including having about sixty tires in the backyard, this property is probably the most disgusting project that the guys have taken on! Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about your hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 31: Investor Brad Clarizio Does it All - Rentals, Flips, and AirBnBs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2019 45:00


    Welcome to the 31st episode of Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John talk about all topics real estate, share their successes and failures to help you with your journey. Brian and John welcome Brad Clarizio to this episode. At 28-years-old, Brad is a young investor who holds rental properties, flips houses, and rents an Airbnb. On top of all this, Brad still holds a full-time job which increases his ease of acquiring loans and funding deals. Brad was born and raised in Columbus and made his first investment when he was 21. Brad discusses the opportunities that having a full-time job opens as an investor, but also the problems it can create. We learn about what it is like to be the landlord of an Airbnb, Brad’s processes, and the lessons he has learned about paying for quality. Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about your hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 30: 2019 Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 20:41


    Welcome to the 30th episode of Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John talk about all topics real estate, share their successes and failures to help you with your journey.   Moving on from the last episode about what Brian and John learned in 2018, the guys now discuss setting goals for 2019. Even though they didn’t reach all their goals last year, Brian and John are satisfied with what they accomplished and feel that setting high goals was a significant factor in their success. Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about your hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 29: 2018 - A Year In Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2019 21:48


    Welcome to the 29th episode of Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John talk about all topics real estate, share their successes and failures to help you with your journey. For the first episode of 2019, Brian and John reflect on the successes and failures that their business experienced last year. Even though some mistakes were made, the guys believe that mistakes are necessary in order to learn and, therefore, grow the business even more this year. They begin with what they did right in 2018, much of which revolved around hiring new employees that allowed the business to evolve. Later, the guys get into some missteps that they made in the previous year, including expanding into a new market. Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about your hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 28 Re-Run: How We Decide Whether To Flip Or Hold A Property

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2018 29:30


    Welcome to the 28th episode of Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John talk about all topics real estate, share their successes and failures to help you with your journey. Today’s episode is a re-run of a favorite that originally aired in April 2018. Brian and John share their strategy in the real estate investing field — what properties to buy, how much to buy for, how to flip/sell properties, what profit margins you should be aiming for and a lot more. Listen to learn about their practices on how to buy at a discount and what factors you should be considering when diving into the real estate investing industry. Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about your hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 27: Deal Breakdown: Top 3 Quick Flips From 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2018 23:47


    Welcome to the 27th episode of the Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John, talk about all topics real estate as well as share their successes and failures to help you with your real estate journey. Today, Brian and John talk about their experience in "wholetailing". This strategy involves buying a property (typically with cash) and listing it on MLS almost instantly. Once Brian and John had the funds to make these kinds of deals, they found it made much more sense because of the abundance of exposure that MLS listings receive. The guys go into detail about why they prefer wholetailing and share stories from their top 3 properties that they have used this strategy on in 2018. They provide tips on making these deals and how you can get involved even if you don’t have enough cash up front. Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!    

    Episode 26: Real Estate Investing Author, Speaker and Mentor Brian Urbanski

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2018 73:37


    Welcome to the 26th episode of the Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John, talk about all topics real estate as well as share their successes and failures to help you with your real estate journey. Today, Brian and John talk with Brian Urbanski. He was invited to the podcast to talk about lease options, but his knowledge and experience in “subject to” deals are greatly discussed as well. Brian and John have been interested in these areas and learned a lot from conversing with Urbanski. Mr. Urbanski starts with a quick overview of lease options and then shares how he got started in real estate, including how he became interested in doing "subject to" deals. We hear about his first deal many years ago, and he describes the many intricacies that are involved with the types of deals that he does. Urbanski only deals with highly motivated sellers and likes getting involved in areas that some investors avoid and explains why this is. He provides much insight and advice for anyone who wants to do lease options and anyone who buys property in any fashion. Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!  

    Episode 25: Deal Breakdown - Welch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2018 15:40


    Welcome to the 25th episode of the Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John, talk about all topics real estate as well as share their successes and failures to help you with your real estate journey. In this episode, Brian and John talk about a recent flip deal that they did. This one stands out because it was sold quickly and several different types of buyers were interested in the property. Brian and John walk us through the deal, beginning with how they learned that is was up for sale. We hear about a man who approached the guys about buying the property on the day that they themselves bought it, and about a different buyer who tried to flip the property before he even owned it. Brian and John learned a lot in dealing with these buyers and they share those lessons with us. Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 24: Commercial Real Estate Investing with Broker Mike Rodriguez

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2018 40:09


    Welcome to the 24th episode of the Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John, talk about all topics real estate as well as share their successes and failures to help you with your real estate journey. In this episode, Brian and John welcome Mike Rodriguez to talk about investing in commercial real estate. Mike owns rental units and has recently jumped into commercial real estate brokerage. He operates in Columbus and has been a full-time broker for about a year. Mike discusses work/life balance, his infatuation with commercial real estate, and the difference between the deals he does and residential ones.  He also discusses some new initiatives that can be utilized for investing.  Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 23: Nailed It! Welcome Special Guest, Ohio Property Brothers’, Brian Hayes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 52:15


    Welcome to the 23rd episode of the Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John, talk about all topics real estate as well as share their successes and failures to help you with your real estate journey. Brian and John welcome Brian Hayes, co-owner of Ohio Property Brothers, to today’s episode. Ohio Property Brothers is a home remodeling general contractor specializing in kitchens and baths. As the name suggests, Brian Hayes runs the business with his brother, David. Brian Hayes takes us through the many events that he has seen while running a contracting company, including some difficulties the business had in its early days. He shares what he looks for when he hires contractors and why it can be hard to find the right person. We hear about the shortage of tradespeople and the impact this predicament can have in the coming years, the importance of having a great process, and what Brian Hayes credits his company’s growth to. To finish the podcast, Brian Hayes has a surprise for Brian and John. Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 22: How To Communicate With Sellers When Buying a Real Estate Investment Property

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2018 15:26


    Welcome to the 22nd episode of the Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John, talk about all topics real estate as well as share their successes and failures to help you with your real estate journey.  With Brian taking a vacation in Hawaii, John is solo in this episode to discuss how to communicate with sellers when buying a real estate investment property. John was the entire marketing team for his business before he met Brian, so he has experience with a wide range of customers and situations. He knows what is important to consider when speaking with sellers face-to-face. John gives tips for each step in the selling process, from building rapport in the beginning to checking in with the seller after closing the deal. He shares how to gather information from sellers, what to do while walking through the seller’s house, and how to negotiate a price that is fair for both him and the seller. Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 21: CORE Update and A Condo Flip With Legal Trouble That Produces A Five-Digit Profit

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2018 19:20


    Welcome to the 21st episode of the Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John, talk about all topics real estate as well as share their successes and failures to help you with your real estate journey. Brian and John talk about an investment property flip that they closed on earlier this year. This property was quite unique. The sellers approached the guys after receiving a mailer and had a large, modern condo they wanted to sell. It was smooth sailing up until the day before the deal was set to close.  The guys tell us about the issues that came up with the property, as well as the strategic advantages that their company has that allows them to make complicated deals like this one work out. Before delving into the property discussion, Brian and John talk about taking time off work and how it is extremely beneficial. Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 20: How To Be A Good Wholesaler

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2018 25:31


    Welcome to the 20th episode of the Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John, talk about all topics real estate as well as share their successes and failures to help you with your real estate journey. Today, Brian and John talk about wholesaling. The guys do a bit of wholesaling themselves and do business with other wholesalers regularly. They share the qualities that they look for when dealing with wholesalers. These traits help determine whether or not a wholesaler knows what they're doing and allows them to decide if there is potential for a long-term business relationship. We also hear several stories of the guys dealing with wholesalers over the years.  Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 19: How To Quit Your Day Job And Become A Full-Time Real Estate Investor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2018 19:14


    Welcome to the 19th episode of the Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John, talk about all topics real estate as well as share their successes and failures to help you with your real estate journey. In this episode, Brian and John talk about making the transition from working a full-time day job to being a full-time real estate investor. Both guys have taken this step and they say that it is the best decision they’ve ever made. Brian and John run through many pieces of advice for people who want to become their own boss in the real estate investing space. Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!  

    Episode 18: How To Cash Out BIG TIME On Rentals!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2018 21:40


    In this episode, Brian and John focus on a property that they bought in 2016. The guys have been on a roller coaster ride with this property, but thankfully, everything worked out in the end! Brian and John learned a lot from dealing with this property and are now passing these lessons on to us. They share how they got a short-term tenant that paid a premium for rent, their discovery of illegal items in the house, and how they were able to convert a tenant into an owner. Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 17: Passive Investing With Jim Pfeifer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2018 32:18


    In this episode, Brian and John welcome their first ever guest, Jim Pfeifer, to the show. Jim is a financial advisor by profession but invests passively in real estate by using property managers to help him oversee and manage his properties. Today, he shares with us his experience in rental properties, both single and multi-family home units, how he works with property managers, and how turnkey properties give him good income. Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 16: Dissection of a Deal - How I Made (More Than) $135k on a $13k Investment Property Purchase

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2018 19:19


    Welcome to the 16th episode of the Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John, talk about all topics real estate as well as share their successes and failures to help you with your real estate journey. In today’s episode, John and Brian share details of the most profitable deal they have done together. Listen to the rest of the story that goes with our most read blog post by the same name.  Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 15: How Networking Can Affect Your Real Estate Investing Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2018 21:33


    Welcome to the 15th episode of the Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John, talk about all topics real estate as well as share their successes and failures to help you with your real estate journey. In this episode, Brian and John tell us about networking in the real estate investing world. The guys worked hard to grow their business to what it is today, and attribute the majority of their success to networking. Brian and John even met through networking! We hear about all the different networking opportunities in real estate and how everyone you work with has the potential to help grow your business, and you can help them as well. The guys also give tips to beginners who want to get out there and connect.  Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com

    Episode 14: How to Scale Your Real Estate Investing Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2018 21:27


    Welcome to the 14th episode of the Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John, talk about all topics real estate as well as share their successes and failures to help you with your real estate journey. In this episode, Brian and John give tips on how to scale your business. When they first got involved in the real estate business they didn’t imagine they’d grow to have so many properties and employees as quickly as they did, but they kept making the right decisions and continue to grow. Join the guys as they discuss what software they like to use to save time, the types of people that they look for when hiring, and how they are discovering new business by stepping outside of their comfort zone.   Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 13: In-House Property Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2018 24:50


    Welcome to the thirteenth episode of the Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John, talk about all topics real estate as well as share their successes and failures to help you with your real estate journey. In this episode, our hosts tell us about their experience managing their properties in-house. They used to outsource their property management, but learned that it is best for it to be done within their own company. We learn about various aspects of in-house property management, such as generating tenant leads and processing their maintenance requests. Brian and John also tell us some interesting stories involving an incomplete drainage setup and some nightmare tenants. Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 12: Common Pitfalls in Real Estate Investing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2018 22:48


    Welcome to the twelfth episode of the Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John, talk about all topics real estate as well as share their successes and failures to help you with your real estate journey. In this episode, John and Brian tell us stories about times they have failed while growing their company, from using disreputable contractors early on to raising the rent on a property they currently own. They also give advice on how to deal with failure and how to minimize it.    Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 11: Dissection of A Deal: The Dale Earnhardt House

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2018 10:49


    Welcome to the eleventh episode of the Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John, talk about all topics real estate as well as share their successes and failures to help you with your real estate journey. In today’s episode, John and Brian share details of a not-so-quick flip deal they recently finished up. They take us through the acquisition process where they learned how a recent death was tearing this family apart. After 5 months and a lengthy sale process, they finally found a solution that worked for all parties involved.   Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 10: Real Estate Investing Financing and Lending 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018 21:52


    Welcome to the tenth episode of the Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John, talk about all topics real estate as well as share their successes and failures to help you with your real estate journey. In this episode, Brian and John give an overview of the different ways to fund real estate deals. Though it gets easier to do with more experience, it is still possible to get funding even if you are new to flipping. Listen to find out how to finance your deals, including how the guys got funding for their first projects.   Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 9: Surviving A Market Downturn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2018 17:00


    Welcome to the ninth episode of the Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John, talk about all topics real estate as well as share their successes and failures to help you with your real estate journey. In this episode, Brian and John give us an idea of what strategies they use to stay on top in the event of a real estate market downturn. It’s true that there’s no certainty when the market will correct, so keeping strategies in place is a definite must. Listen to know more about these strategies and get insights on which ones are actually implementable in your business.   Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 8: Apps And Tools We Use To Organize Our Business

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2018 22:43


    Welcome to the eighth episode of the Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John, talk about all topics real estate as well as share their successes and failures to help you with your real estate journey. In this episode, Brian and John list the multitude of tools and apps they’re currently using in their business. For some, finding the right tool to fit your needs may be through trial and error. Skip the hassle and listen as Brian and John share what tools they use, what they use it for, and their tips on using them. Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 7: Selling Your Investment Property

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2018 29:46


    Welcome to the seventh episode of the Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John, talk about all topics real estate as well as share their successes and failures to help you with your real estate journey. In this episode, Brian and John conclude the 3-Part Series of Flipping a House. The finale is none other than the ultimate goal — selling the property! From cleaning up after rehab to getting offers and receiving appraisals, Brian and John walk us through every step it takes to close a deal. Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!  

    Episode 6: How We Manage The Property Rehab Process

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 26:35


    Welcome to the sixth episode of Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John, talk about all topics real estate as well as share their successes and failures to help you with your real estate journey. Today, Brian and John take us through their step-by-step process in rehab management. Part 2 of the Flipping Process series is about rehabbinging properties for both renting and flipping. Listen as our hosts share details of their flipping experience and what they’ve learned in the process. Get their tips on finding and dealing with contractors.  Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!  

    Episode 5: Dissecting A Quick Flip Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2018 8:38


    Welcome to the fifth episode of Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John, talk about all topics real estate as well as share their successes and failures to help you with your real estate journey. In today’s episode, John and Josh share a quick flip deal they did recently. They discuss each step of the acquisition process and the surprises they faced along the way. Find out how they fared in this short and sweet episode! Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about our hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 4: How We Find Off-Market Deals

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2018 21:22


    Welcome to the fourth episode of The Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John talk about all topics real estate, share their successes and failures to help you with your journey. Every real estate investor has their own process they follow to find and close deals. Today Josh joins Brian and John to walk us through how they find and close off-market deals. Tune in as they walk us through how they generate off-market leads up to the final closing process. They also discuss the tools, apps, and software they use to make it all possible.  Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about your hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!      

    Episode 3: How We Decide Whether To Flip Or Hold A Property

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2018 23:02


    Welcome to the third episode of Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John talk about all topics real estate, share their successes and failures to help you with your journey. In today’s episode, Brian and John share their strategy in the real estate investing field — what properties to buy, how much to buy for, how to flip/sell properties, what profit margins you should be aiming for and a lot more. Listen to learn about their practices on how to buy at a discount and what factors you should be considering when diving into the real estate investing industry. Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about your hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 2: What Our Day to Day Looks Like

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2018 26:54


    Welcome to the second episode of Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John talk about all topics real estate, share their successes and failures to help you with your journey. In today’s episode, Brian and John welcome Josh to the show. Josh plays the role of Acquisitions Manager and analyzes deals, negotiations, and property evaluations. Together, they walk us through their day-to-day while giving insights and tips on leveraging roles, supporting employees, networking, and building relationships with people. Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about your hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Episode 1: About The Take Action Real Estate Podcast Hosts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2018 23:02


    Welcome to the first episode of the Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John talk about all topics real estate, share their successes and failures to help you with your journey. In today's episode, Brian and John talk about the beginning of their partnership, how they came to know each other, how their partnership was formalized, what it’s like starting their own real estate venture and a lot more. Tune in to know what their goals are for 2018 and why rental properties are a big part of their plans. Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about your hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

    Take Action Real Estate Podcast Preview Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2018 1:34


    Thanks for listening to the Take Action Podcast Preview Episode! John Horner and Brian Rightler are your hosts and will lead you on a journey through the ups and downs of real estate investing in the Columbus, Ohio market. They have been flipping houses for over 4 years and acquiring rental properties for 2 years. Join John and Brian as they share their knowledge to help you grow! Follow us on Facebook @TakeActionRealEstate and on our website TakeActionRealEstate.com.

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