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Transparency Real Estate Investing is a young real estate investing group in the Houston Area. As we develop our brand into a household name, we seek to document and share our knowledge and experiences with those that are hoping to go into real estate investing as well.

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    • Nov 5, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 53m AVG DURATION
    • 41 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Transparency Podcast

    040- Learn As You Grow

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 36:04


    In this episode Montrel has a powerful investor state of mind about leadership. We also discuss what we have decided to do in our business model moving forward, what current leads we are working on and much more! This episode is one that you absolutely do not want to miss!!#KeepItTransparent

    039- Tunnel Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 40:45


    In this episode we discuss having tunnel vision and how we have overcome that. There are many people that venture off into something else and dont know when to call it quits or keep going. Well sometimes there is a third option. Readjust. Sometimes you need to figure out a different way to get you to the goal that you want. This episode is filled with gems and is a must listen!! #KeepItTransparent

    038- See You At The Closing Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 37:03


    During the recording of this episode, we were working on closing a deal. We officially closed on it 10/5/2021!! We worked with two investors that we networked with on social media. There is power in networking and waiting. We are one man short as Montrel is currently taking classes for his masters degree! This is a great episode about how we are preparing for the deal and how we decided to handle it!!

    037- Going the Distance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 49:02


    Everyone has a dream or some goal that they want to accomplish. The question then becomes:Do you have the stamina to push through the hard times and go the distance? In this episode we will discuss the importance of faith. Not in the religious sense. Faith by knowing deep inside of you, that you are going to achieve what you want no matter the obstacles. Faith by knowing that you have what it takes to push forward when every sign around you is telling you to stop. You CAN NOT miss this episode!! Take these actionable steps and adopt this mentality of "Going the Distance"! #KeepItTransparent 

    036- Whats the Difference?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 48:07


    In this episode we cover how find an actual deal that a buyer would want. A lot of the time people get something under contract and either cant buy it themselves or disposition it. That leaves a terrible mark for real estate investors. We will also discuss a little bit of the bigger pockets podcast episode with, Robert Kiyosaki for our investor state of mind this week! This a must listen to episode! Thank you as always to our faithful listeners! Keep it transparent! In Loving Memory of Gilbert Barela-We all love you 

    035- Find or Create?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 52:43


    In this episode we will discuss the idea of finding yourself vs creating yourself. We are all brought up different and have different life experiences. Do those life experiences and ways of being raised shape us to be the person we are today or can you pivot at any moment and create who you want to become? You dont want to miss this Mindset episode packed with gems!! 

    034- Show Up Consistently

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 41:16


    In this episode we will discuss the onboarding of our VA and how things are going so far with delegating cold calls. Also, we will be discussing how in the beginning its about showing up consistently that will ultimately help you succeed and much more!! You do not want to miss the gems dropped in this episode!! And at the end of the day... KEEP IT TRANSPARENT!! 

    033 - How Do You Find More?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 53:28


    In this episode we will discuss how we use our internal voices to push ourselves. We will always have tasks that may not be the easiest to complete, but we can mentally push ourselves to do them anyway. It is all about the internal dialogues that we are having with ourselves. So..how do you talk yourself into being successful?

    032- Keep Moving Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 49:35


    In this episode we talk about our business game plan for the next six months and how we plan to execute! We also drop gems regarding the mindset to keep you moving forward during hard times. We all run into a brick wall at some point, but how do we find more to keep going?? This is a must listen to episode and will help you push past your limits!!

    031- Know Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 61:47


    For the first time in the history of the Transparency Podcast, the crew is in person all at once! In this mindset episode we will discuss the man, Eric Thomas' new segment called, "School Days". We will discuss what we have taken away from it and how we have implemented some of his practices in our business and our personal lives. Also, the investor state of mind this week is over the famous and phenomenal book, "Never Split the Difference" by Chris Voss! This is a must listen episode packed with great tips for your every day life and business!! 

    030- Keep It Transparent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 74:11


    Keep it transparent is what we are all about! In this episode we talk about how we are transitioning as a business and what we are looking to do moving forward! We reflect on powerful people who have helped us grow along the way and how we have implemented their mindsets into our own business. On this episodes "Investor state of mind" we discuss a little of Grant Cardone's latest book, "The 10X Rule". This is a great episode and a must listen!!

    029- Be Your Own Hero

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 65:12


    It is officially over a year that we have been shooting the podcast and we wanted to shake things up! This episode is about mindset. We have all had times in our lives where we had to overcome adversity to accomplish a goal. In this episode we will discuss obstacles that we overcame to achieve success through the power of mindset! When you are going after anything in life, your mind must be ready to accept the information for execution. 

    028- The Follow Up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 42:28


    In  this episode we will discuss the dreadful follow up calls to sellers. Cold calling can be hard enough, but what happens when you have someone on the hook and you have to call them back?? That is what we will be discussing this episode! Along with a powerful "investor state of mind" segment and much more!!

    027- A Transparent Joint Venture

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 52:14


    Join the crew in the episode as we deep dive into 2 joint ventures that we have been working on.

    026- Transparency & Deal Machine with Elise Knaack

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 61:31


    In this episode we have a great conversation with Elise from Deal Machine! We will talk about the exciting new updates to the app and the new features coming out soon! 

    025- Business or Hobby?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 44:00


    In this episode we break down a powerful tool that we use for our CRM, and phone calls. Also, on this episodes, "Investor state of mind" Gabriel discusses the hot new app Clubhouse and how we use it. This is a great episode for those investors looking to become a bit more organized in their business and for those starting out! 

    024 - Let's Talk Stimmy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 49:19


    Stimulus checks here! How can we make the most of it? Each member of the crew shares their perspective, tune in to hear what we think! The Crew will also discuss judgement from restaurant staff, and the release of Zac Snyder's Justice League! 

    023 - To Update or Not to Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 57:48


    In this episode, The Crew will discuss methods to maintain and grow the value of your home.

    022 Personal Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 56:59


    In this episode the guys talk about the major freeze that took over Texas! Also, their personal experiences within home owning. The team will discuss how they entered the world of real estate and drop some gems a long the way! If you are looking to purchase a home and are new to real estate, this is a must listen!

    021 - You're on Your Own

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 60:23


    In this episode, The Crew discusses why multiple streams of income are so important for YOU create in order to financially secure your family. We will discuss many topics such as how to pay off debt, saving money versus investing money, and the many ways to become an entrepreneur or start a business in today's society. It's your responsibility to take care of you and yours.

    020 - Why Should You Give a F*ck?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 51:07


    In this episode, the crew will discuss how our focus affected our success. Last year we were focused on finding distressed houses, and we were successful in achieving that. This year, our focus is to find distressed people to help. Take a listen to find out why.Additionally we discuss "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" by Mark Manson

    019 - Fire Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 43:13


    In this episode, The Crew advocates for entrepreneurs to fire themselves. We will discuss the importance of documenting processes within your business. We will also discuss how removing yourself from constantly working IN the business could help grow the business as a whole.

    018 - Networking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 49:32


    In this episode, The Crew discusses how we have been networking in order to set the table for where we want our company to eventually be. This involves how we network within our market, how we network online, and how we have made adjustments with to networking strategies during the pandemic.

    017 - Set your Own Standard

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 44:53


    In this episode, The Crew will address the negative stigma that is associated with real estate wholesalers. We will address the standards that we set for ourselves in an effort to create positive feelings when our business partners work with us.

    016 - Be Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 19:54


    In this episode, the crew talks about the business transition that we have been making. Since you've last heard us, we have established our business entity, prepared to open to business account, and much more. Tune in to find out more!

    015 The Transparent Transition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 53:14


    In this episode the crew has a transparent conversation about where they are as a team and individually. They will discuss the transition within the business and what changes are coming! This is a must listen for everyone!

    014 - The Crew Double Closes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 70:56


    In this episode, The Crew brings in our mentor Paul in order to deep dive on what happens at the closing table. There are two processes that are commonly seen: Assignment of Contract Double Closing. We will discuss the processes, the benefits, and the consequences of each method. Additionally, we'll talk about why we choose to double close.

    013 - Let's Make a Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 67:46


    In this episode, James FINALLY cuts his hair because The Crew has officially closed their first deal! In this episode we will walk through every step of the process from marketing, to acquisitions, to the closing table. Tune in for an in-depth look into this deal!Additionally, we explore the idea of how being a quitter can be positive. How can we be successful enough TO QUIT a bad situation?

    012 - The Crew Lands a Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 70:47


    The Crew finally closes their first wholesale deal! In this episode, we will explore how we executed this deal from start to finish (this includes exploring our standards, acquisition strategies, marketing strategies, and the lessons that we've learned).

    011 - The Crew's Journey to the First Deal!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 64:36


    It's here! It finally happened people! In this episode, The Crew announces that they have officially closed their first deal! We'll take a look at what happened in this deal from start to finish. Come celebrate and share in this exciting moment with us.

    010 - The Crew Reflects on Successful Practices

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 51:07


    On this episode of the podcast, The Crew reflect on practices that have brought us to put our very first property under contract. Additionally we will unveil a new segment, sharing podcasts that significantly impacted us. Today's spotlight is on Thach Nguyen's story from BiggerPockets.

    009 - The Crew Hears about Duplex City w/ Paul

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 60:12


    In this episode the crew sits down with their new mentor and business partner Paul. You'll hear his story of how he first got into real estate, and how his first deals went.

    008 - The Crew Talks Struggle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 64:24


    In the creation all business, there is a lot to be done. There are great times, but there are tough times as well. As we complete our seventh month working towards our first deal, we want to address the struggle that we all have experienced in being new real estate investors!

    007 - The Crew Gets Social

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 64:11


    Join us on this episode as we discuss how the crew tackles social media. We'll discuss our social media philosophies as it relates to Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

    006 - The Crew Breaks Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 68:49


    On this episode of the podcast, the crew has a discussion on how we break into small groups within our company. We'll have a book discussion on "The E-Myth" by Michael Gerber, and how we utilize the gems within this book to work on our business and not just in it!

    005 - Every Builder Needs a Toolbox

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 46:59


    In this episode, the team will discuss the tools that they used as they started the business. The team will dive into why they chose these tools, and how each tool has helped our business progress to the next level.

    004B - Black Lives Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 49:14


    The recent murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and have the nation mourning and protesting. The nation is asking for change. In this episode the team talks about our own experiences, and we too are asking for change.

    004A - A Realtor's Perspective w/ Maria

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 47:32


    In today's episode we will spend time interviewing our Guest Maria, who is a real estate agent. Tune in as she shares with us, her experience in real estate and with real estate investors! This is part 1 of a 2 part episode:

    003 - Making the Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 66:26


    So what do you do once you find a distressed property? It's time to call up the property owner! In this episode of the Transparency Podcast, we will explore cold calling. We'll talk about strategies to successfully get a property owner on the line and how to engage callers, so that you can help a homeowner in need!

    002 - Getting Your Feet Wet with Wholesaling

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 60:21


    In this episode of the Transparency Podcast, we will discuss two of the strategies that we utilize for wholesaling real estate: Driving for Dollars & Skip Tracing. We will also take a moment to introduce a new segment that we call "Making the Brand". This will be a regular segment that provides a brand building tip for entrepreneurs as they built their own businesses

    001 - The Origin Story

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 59:44


    This is the first episode of the Transparency Podcast. In this episode the members of the group will introduce themselves, and tell how they all came together to form Transparency Real Estate Investing.

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