Podcasts about creative real estate

Learn hard money basics, lending criteria, and real-world tips from Austin Hastings. Digital marketer by day, hard money lender by night—Austin explains criteria, ARV math, risk checks, and how networking with the SubTo community turns one flip into a pipeline of projects.

Tune in to our weekly LIVE Mastermind Q+A Podcast for expert advice, peer collaboration, and actionable insights on success in the Probate, Divorce, Late Mortgage/Pre-Foreclosure, and Aged Expired niches! Today's extended discussion centers on converting fresh ideas into repeatable results. We unpack a subscriber's late mortgage lead and outline an approach that widens our focus to agents, investors, and like-minded professionals who care about mortgage-backed opportunities. The team explains our refresh program, a process that re-runs older data to confirm if the deed is still in the owner's name and whether the property remains unsold, enabling you to re-prospect with confidence. We explore Habitat for Humanity partnerships, including how deed restrictions and zero-interest mortgages affect outcomes, how to engage the Habitat board, and why acting as a middleman can unlock favorable terms while protecting the client. We discuss practical tools such as PropStream, Matt's ability to call late-mortgage leads, Homebot's market-value reports and CMA-driven strategies, and the importance of keeping your name on every document. The group shares negotiation playbooks for tough divorce scenarios, from mediation-ready packages to neutral communications, and the value of data-backed conversations with attorneys and lenders. The central theme is action: consistent calling, thorough data, and smart collaboration to generate opportunities across probate, divorce, and pre-foreclosure niches while leveraging community programs to help homeowners stay in place and avoid unnecessary foreclosures. Tune in for real-world tactics, thoughtful analysis, and a community of peers ready to turn insights into deals. Key Takeaways:  - A broad audience including agents, investors, and like-minded professionals expand on opportunities in late mortgage niches.  - The refresh program revives older data to identify viable prospects and preserve value in aging leads.  - Habitat for Humanity partnerships offer pathways to retain homeowners through mortgage restructuring and board collaboration.  - Homebot and CMA tools enhance client communication and credibility, increasing close chances.  - Maintaining neutrality in divorce negotiations protects relationships and improves deal flow.  - Relentless follow-up and disciplined call monitoring yield meaningful opportunities with minimal waste.  - Data-driven, collaborative approaches unlock strategies across probate, divorce, and pre-foreclosure markets while leveraging community programs. https://www.AllTheLeads.com or call (844) 532-3369 to check how many leads are available in your market. #LateMortgageLeads #ProbateRealEstate #DivorceListings #RealEstateLeadsPrevious episodes: AllTheLeads.com/probate-mastermindInterested in Leads? AllTheLeads.comJoin Future Episodes Live in the All The Leads Facebook Mastermind Group:  https://facebook.com/groups/alltheleadsmastermindBe sure to check out our full Mastermind Q&A Playlist  Support the show

In this podcast, Devin Sheehan from Freedom Mentor reveals the real source of real estate investment opportunities—and it's not what most people think.

In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Hugh Hilton, CEO of Alvarez & Marsal Capital Real Estate, at the Korea Conference in Marina del Rey. Hugh discusses his journey from early restructuring projects to leading large-scale, value-oriented investments worldwide. He reveals how creative thinking and strategic foresight help uncover opportunities in distressed assets, industrial developments, and beyond. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode features Eddie Speed, a nationally recognized authority in note investing, seller financing, and creative real estate strategies. Eddie shares insights into his company's focus on acquiring well-structured residential property loans and improving the note creation process through education and investor training. He discusses the origins and mission of NoteSchool, an industry-leading training platform that helps investors master the art of buying, selling, and managing notes. Eddie also previews an upcoming trade show highlighting how blockchain technology is transforming loan sales and enhancing transparency in real estate transactions. The conversation wraps up with details about Note Expo, one of the largest networking events in the note and seller-finance space, emphasizing its role in connecting investors, lenders, and innovators shaping the future of real estate finance. Note Expo is Nov 7-8 in Dallas, get your ticket here: https://noteschool.isrefer.com/go/ne/Fusion/ Want to create your own seller-financed notes? MAKE SURE YOUR NOTES ARE SELLABLE, VALUABLE, AND COMPLIANT: https://calltheunderwriter.com/ Are you Ready to work with Dan to learn how to invest in notes yourself? COMPREHENSIVE NOTE BUYING COURSE: https://www.notelaunchpad.com    

In this episode, Glen Sutherland talks with Marian Welch, a Canadian investor and creative dealmaker who turned adversity into opportunity. Marian shares how she uses strategies like rent-to-own and vendor take-back to solve problems for buyers and sellers, and how her investing journey has expanded from Canada into the U.S. and Mexico.

Discover how to break into real estate investing without relying on banks or large upfront cash. In this episode, Chris Prefontaine, Chairman and Founder of Smart Real Estate Coach, shares his proven methods for buying and controlling properties using creative strategies like seller financing, subject-to deals, and lease purchases. Learn why he believes traditional wholesaling and flipping aren't the best entry points, and find out how you can start investing—even with a full-time job or minimal capital. Don't miss key insights on building recurring income, protecting your assets, and navigating today's real estate market with confidence. Subscribe for more practical tips from industry experts!

In this inspiring interview, Freedom Mentor graduates Laura and Branden share how they went from working full-time jobs—with zero real estate experience—to building a thriving rehab and resale business in the competitive Pacific Northwest market.You'll hear how they:Made the leap from employment to entrepreneurshipNavigated the challenges of big rehabs and built a system that worksBalanced family life with growing a real estate businessFound their niche and leaned into what they do best

Are you stuck in the fix and trap? Think you need to renovate every property to make a profit? Think again. In this eye-opening training, Brian Busch from Freedom Mentor breaks down real-world deals that prove you can flip properties without the headaches of major renovations. Learn how to evaluate deals, compare the “quick nickel” vs. the “slow dime,” and discover why flipping as-is is often the smarter, faster, and more profitable move.Real deal breakdownsCreative financing strategiesPrehab vs. rehab insightsHow to avoid costly mistakesWhy funding isn't your real problem

In this powerful interview, you'll meet Matt, a Special Operations veteran who traded military missions for creative real estate deals. With grit, wisdom, and guidance from Freedom Mentor, he built a cash-flowing portfolio that gives him the freedom to live life on his terms. Discover:How Matt transitioned from pararescue to real estateThe fix-and-hold strategy that fuels his successReal-world deals that paid off bigWhy creative real estate is the ultimate small businessHow Freedom Mentor helped him build a business—and a life—he lovesThe real pace of real estate—and how it can truly set you free

Visit altassetsummit.com to learn how to invest in Alternative Assets.(More links down below.) In this episode of the Directed IRA Podcast, attorneys Mat Sorensen and Mark J. Kohler dive into five creative ways to buy real estate with your self-directed IRA. Beyond the traditional “pay cash” approach, they explore strategies like seller financing, non-recourse bank loans, subject-to deals, wholesaling, private lending, and even the Roth Dream Home Takeover (a little-known method to lock down your future retirement home tax-free).They share real client examples, key compliance rules (like avoiding personal guarantees), and why pairing these strategies with a Roth IRA can supercharge compounding and keep more returns in your pocket. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just discovering the power of self-directing, this episode will open your eyes to opportunities you may not have known existed.Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to IRA Real Estate Strategies03:16 - Creative Financing Through Self-Directed IRAs06:53 - Wholesaling Properties With Your IRA09:25 - Becoming the Lender With Your IRA13:00 - The Roth Dream Home Takeover18:54 - Partnering Strategies and Tax Liens23:48 - Alt Asset Summit InvitationDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com

In this episode of the Real Estate Pros podcast, host Kristen Knapp interviews Ashley Gagne, a creative real estate investor. Ashley shares her journey from being a furniture artist to discovering her passion for real estate, driven by a desire to help women in difficult situations. She discusses the importance of creative financing in real estate, her experiences in building confidence through action, and the significance of networking and relationship building in the industry. Ashley also provides insights into the current real estate market and offers valuable advice for aspiring investors.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Visit altassetsummit.com to learn how to invest in Alternative Assets.(More links down below.) You don't need $100K to self-direct your retirement. In this episode, Mat Sorensen and Mark Kohler outline 15+ real-world strategies for investing $25,000 or less using your Roth IRA, Traditional IRA, Solo 401(k), or HSA. From real estate deals and startup investments to crypto mining, mobile homes, equipment leasing, and even cattle, Mat and Mark break down the opportunities that everyday investors are already using to grow their retirement accounts.Whether you're just starting with $5,000 in a Roth IRA or rolling over an old 401(k), this episode reveals how to make smart, creative investments in alternative assets—without needing a six-figure balance. You'll also learn how to structure these deals legally with IRA/LLCs, avoid prohibited transactions, and understand the compliance rules that protect your tax-advantaged account.Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Small-Budget Self-Directing02:10 - Cryptocurrency and Crypto Mining Options06:20 - Creative Real Estate and Partnerships10:00 - Mobile Homes and Startup Investments13:45 - Turo, Oil & Gas, and Livestock22:45 - Equipment Leasing and Final Opportunities32:16 - The Power of Roth IRAsDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com

In this episode of the Real Estate Pro Show, host Erika speaks with Nathaniel Cochrane, a successful real estate investor. Nathaniel shares his journey into real estate, the lessons he learned along the way, and the importance of networking in the industry. He discusses current market trends, creative strategies for investing, and his future plans for community building and collaboration. The conversation highlights the significance of finding hidden deals and leveraging a strong network to succeed in real estate investing.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this conversation, Bill Clark, a seasoned real estate investor from Michigan, shares his journey into the real estate industry, discussing the unique opportunities and challenges of investing in Michigan. He emphasizes the importance of understanding regional markets, the benefits of various asset classes, and the potential of commercial real estate. Bill also delves into creative financing strategies and negotiation tactics, highlighting the significance of motivated sellers and transaction coordination in achieving successful deals.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Holy shit! I almost didn't record this episode. See last episode (#472), I expose the six-deadly malpractices that keep 97% of creative investors from scaling their income. And afterward I sat in my office, for some time, staring at my notes, asking myself one question: "should I actually give them the cures?" Because here is the thing… What I'm about to reveal in this episode isn't theory, it's not motivational fluff. It's actually psychological ammunition that separates the 3% who build systematic freedom from the 97% who stay trapped in sophisticated slavery. And once you hear it, you can't hear it. Here is what nobody is telling you… The difference between struggling and scaling isn't about market knowledge, it isn't about connections, or capital, even hard work. It's about curing your amateur psychology, and most rookies, they're not ready, or willing to do that. They'd rather work 60-hours weeks, then compress their timeline for any kind of breakthrough. However, if you are ready for a scaling transformation, then buckle up, because this episode will bring you to places in your mind you didn't know you had!

In this episode of the Investor Fuel podcast, host Michelle Kesil speaks with Camille Spinelli, a successful real estate investor who transitioned from running a juice bar to building a $3 million portfolio in just five years. Camille shares her journey, including the challenges she faced, the importance of mindset, and her strategies for scaling her investments. She emphasizes the significance of taking action, building relationships, and thinking creatively about financing options. Camille also discusses her role in mentoring new investors and the common misconceptions they face in the real estate industry.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

SHOCKING NEWS: Created real estate financial goals are for losers… Unless you know the secret revealed by the elite, top creative real estate dealmakers who crush it month after month. I am dead serious! After dissecting, creative real estate investors habits, I found 97% we're using goals to destroy their own success. And don't even know it! Here is the brutal truth: If you have a future goal that has not shattered your present day routine and habits, you are actually creating a weapon of mass procrastination, a mental sedative, that tricks your mind and thinking this is the perfect growth strategy to hit my financial and lifestyle freedoms. Then, not too far off in the future, you find yourself overworked and in your business like some glorified employee. You've stopped measuring success and replaced your measuring by how many hours you were working. Do not listen if you don't want blunt, in your face thinking, but if you are sick of your business and schedule running you, listen up now…

In this podcast, Freedom Mentor coach Devin Sheehan teams up with Phil Pustejovsky to dissect a real-world real estate deal from start to finish. From sourcing the lead to analyzing comps and executing a profitable flip, this deep dive reveals how seasoned investors think, plan, and act in today's competitive market. This isn't theory—it's real strategy from real investors who do this every day.What You'll Learn:How to structure deals with legal safeguards and flexible termsThe renovation choices that deliver maximum ROI without overspendingHow to analyze neighborhoods, comps, and buyer psychologyTips for staging, presentation, and boosting perceived valueWhy mentorship and experience are game-changers in real estate investing

In this episode, Jim welcomes the extraordinary Chris Prefontaine, founder of Smart Real Estate Coach, for a deep dive into the mindset, structure, and discipline required to build financial freedom through creative real estate investing. Prefontaine shares lessons from the 2008 crash, explains why coaching matters, and offers practical pathways for people looking to break free from traditional financial systems and build sustainable wealth. 3 Key Takeaways: Creative real estate is a discipline, not a tactic. Chris outlines a three-step approach to real estate success. Coaching is about accountability, not just motivation. Real transformation comes from daily tracking, public accountability, and consistent feedback—not from a one-time seminar. Cash flow > Nest eggs. Chris and Jim challenge conventional retirement thinking, offering examples of individuals who liquidated 401(k)s and replaced stagnant savings with income-producing assets. Let this episode serve as a prompt to evaluate your current trajectory—are you building wealth, or just accumulating hope? Connect with Chris Prefontaine: Instagram: www.instagram.com/smartrealestatecoach Facebook: www.facebook.com/smartrealestatecoach TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@wickedsmartinc YouTube: www.youtube.com/@wickedsmartinc Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/wickedsmartinc/

Are you a real estate agent or team leader tired of the traditional, low-margin grind? This episode reveals how Creative Real Estate Deals are the key to building a truly profitable business in today's shifting market. The old way of doing things—from traditional brokerage models to the ego-driven approach to real estate team building—is broken, leading to shrinking profit margins and endless friction. It's time to stop thinking like a salesperson and start thinking like a business owner.In this powerful session, we dive into the hard truths about why most real estate teams aren't profitable and the surprising solutions top producers are using to thrive. Learn how to leverage high-margin Creative Real Estate Deals, including Novations and Sub 2, to transform your business. We'll show you how to structure a profitable real estate team that works for you, not against you, and how to maximize your real estate agents profit margins.We'll cover:✅ Why what worked a year ago isn't working now✅ The dramatic decline in traditional brokerage and team profit margins✅ How to shift your mindset from a salesperson to a strategic business owner✅ The creative deal funnel that funnels leads into massive profit✅ Real-world examples of agents winning big with creative financeThis isn't theory; this is a proven blueprint for success in the new real estate market. This is a form of real estate investing that any agent can and should be doing to take control of their income and future.

In this insightful and extensive discussion, Dawn Rickabaugh, host of Property and Paper Live, sheds light on the evolving real estate market of mid-2025, emphasizing the growing importance and practicality of seller financing and note investing as viable alternatives to traditional bank financing. Dawn's core message targets everyday “Main Street” investors and homeowners, aiming to demystify seller financing (owner financing), notes, and the secondary market for these financial instruments, which have long been confined to niche investor circles or institutional players. Dawn begins by addressing the current market challenges: Many sellers are frustrated by stagnant listings, lack of offers, and unrealistic pricing expectations. She highlights that while some sellers might pull their properties off the market due to a lack of motivation, a significant portion needs to find creative solutions to close deals. Seller financing emerges as a powerful tool for both sellers and buyers to keep the market moving. By offering terms, sellers can maintain their asking price while buyers who can't get traditional bank loans can still purchase properties. The conversation then pivots to practical advice for realtors and investors on how to structure these deals. Dawn explains that seller financing transactions closely resemble traditional real estate deals with only minor but critical differences, primarily involving a seller financing addendum and the replacement of institutional lenders with the seller as the note holder. She stresses the simplicity of the process, encouraging agents to embrace the concept rather than avoid it due to unfamiliarity. The latter part of the discussion addresses the challenges investors face in acquiring properties through seller financing, including resistance from sellers and agents unfamiliar with or unwilling to entertain terms offers. Dawn provides strategies for overcoming these barriers, such as starting with a cash offer and then introducing creative financing if the cash price is rejected, submitting letters of intent to bypass agent roadblocks, and focusing marketing efforts on motivated sellers like tired landlords or absentee owners. Throughout, Dawn emphasizes the need for education, ethical conduct, and professional competence among real estate agents, investors, and attorneys involved in these transactions. She advocates for a blend of traditional and creative strategies to navigate a complex, shifting market, empowering individuals to create financial solutions tailored to their needs. Highlights  Seller financing is a practical solution for stuck real estate markets where traditional bank loans are hard to obtain.  Owner financing transactions closely mirror traditional deals, requiring only a seller financing addendum and a mindset shift.  Notes created through seller financing are valuable assets that can be sold on the secondary market for liquidity.  Key factors influencing note value include down payment size, interest rate, and property collateral quality.  Many sellers must drop prices or offer terms to attract buyers in a market with declining buyer activity.  Realtors and investors need to collaborate and educate themselves to effectively use owner financing strategies.  Creative deal structuring, including partial note sales and lease options, can unlock more opportunities. Key Insights  Market Stagnation Requires Creative Solutions: The real estate market as of mid-2025 is characterized by many listings sitting unsold, and sellers reluctant to reduce prices. This creates a bottleneck that seller financing can alleviate by enabling sellers to maintain price points while offering terms attractive to buyers unable to secure bank financing. This insight highlights a shift from a purely cash or traditional loan market to a hybrid approach driven by necessity.  Seller Financing Is Not Complex—Just Different: Dawn stresses that seller financing involves very little procedural deviation from standard real estate transactions. The main difference lies in the financing structure—where the seller acts as the lender, holding a note secured by the property. This demystification is vital because many agents and sellers avoid owner financing due to perceived complexity or fear of legal pitfalls, which is largely unfounded when proper documentation and professional guidance are used.  Notes as Tradable Financial Assets: A crucial insight is the recognition that seller-financed notes are not just payment contracts but marketable financial instruments with intrinsic value. Sellers can monetize these notes by selling them on a secondary market, providing liquidity without relinquishing the entire asset. This parallels institutional mortgage-backed securities but on a private, smaller scale, offering an innovative exit strategy for sellers.  Note Valuation Depends on Terms and Collateral: The value of a note is influenced heavily by the size of the buyer's down payment (hard equity), the interest rate, and the quality of the collateral property. Larger down payments reduce default risk, making the note more valuable, while higher interest rates increase yield for note buyers. This nuanced understanding allows sellers to price notes competitively and buyers to evaluate risk-return tradeoffs accurately.  Agent and Seller Education Is Critical: Many real estate professionals and sellers lack awareness of the secondary market for notes and the benefits of owner financing. This knowledge gap leads to missed opportunities, such as agents failing to present full-price offers contingent on seller financing or sellers not understanding the value of their note after closing. Educating these stakeholders is key to mainstream adoption and smoother transactions.  Strategic Deal Structuring Unlocks Value: Dawn highlights innovative approaches like partial note sales (selling portions of future payments) to meet sellers' cash needs without losing entire payment streams, and lease options to bridge gaps between cash offers and seller price expectations. These structures offer flexibility in a challenging market, allowing deals to close that otherwise would stall.  Positioning and Persistence in Acquisition: For investors, gaining seller financing deals requires persistence, rapport-building, and often starting with cash offers before introducing creative financing. Targeting motivated sellers such as tired landlords or absentee owners and leveraging direct marketing can improve lead quality. This insight underlines that success in this niche requires patience, adaptability, and education rather than expecting quick wins. Conclusion Dawn Rickabaugh's discussion presents a comprehensive, practical guide to navigating the current real estate market using seller financing and note investing. By breaking down misconceptions, emphasizing the ease of implementation, and revealing the financial mechanics behind notes and their secondary market, she offers a roadmap for both sellers and buyers to unlock liquidity, maintain pricing power, and create mutually beneficial transactions. The talk underscores the importance of education and professional responsibility while encouraging real estate agents and investors to embrace these creative tools to revitalize a market in flux.

In this eye-opening episode of Rethink Real Estate, host Ben Brady sits down with Chris Prefontaine, Chairman and Founder of Smart Real Estate Coach, to unpack the strategies behind creative deal structures that work in any market. Chris shares how his team and community across 80+ markets are using owner financing, lease purchase, and subject-to transactions to close deals—often without needing massive capital or perfect credit.Chris breaks down exactly how each structure works, the pitfalls to avoid, and why these methods are becoming essential knowledge for real estate agents in a shifting market. From building new income streams without bank loans, to converting listings that would otherwise expire, this episode reveals how agents can position themselves as problem-solvers and generate revenue beyond traditional commissions.You'll also hear how the Smart Real Estate Coach community partners directly in deals—coaching members through transactions from start to finish—and why the average time to first deal is just 157 days. If you've ever wondered how to turn more of the opportunities that cross your desk into actual income (even the ones that don't fit the MLS mold), this conversation will flip the switch.Timestamps & Key Topics:[00:00:00] – Introduction to Chris Prefontaine & Smart Real Estate Coach[00:02:08] – The mixed sentiment across 80+ U.S. real estate markets[00:04:20] – Defining “creative real estate” and why Chris shifted to it after 2008[00:06:22] – The three core structures: owner financing, lease purchase, subject-to[00:07:16] – Why principal-only payments can be a recession hedge[00:08:29] – How lease purchase deals lock in control without taking title[00:09:11] – Subject-to explained (and the truth about the due-on-sale clause)[00:12:29] – How Smart Real Estate Coach trains and partners on deals[00:15:21] – Opportunities in a longer-days-on-market environment[00:16:22] – How to start creative deal-making with zero experience[00:18:15] – Structuring community membership for hands-on deal guidance[00:20:34] – Monetizing creative real estate: timelines and income potential[00:22:21] – Case study: government employee to six figures in 24 months[00:23:32] – Chris's 2025 focus: reducing time to first deal for members

In this episode of the Investor Fuel podcast, host Michelle Kesil speaks with Jules Wrubel, a private lender specializing in real estate investments. Jules shares insights into his unique approach to lending, focusing on quirky deals that not only provide financial returns but also contribute to social good. He discusses the importance of maintaining a modest business size, navigating challenges in the lending space, and the significance of building strong relationships and networks. Jules emphasizes the need for transparency in communication, especially when deals go sideways, and outlines his future goals of raising capital to expand his business and serve more clients. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Here is something that is going to piss you off … You know all those creative real estate techniques you've been learning? Subject-to deals, lease options, seller financing, contract for deed… All that stuff? None of it matters if you don't have leads and take action on them! And here's the thing that's really going to make you mad: most creative real estate rookies are creating their own drought without even knowing it. I am talking about smart people. But instead, they are sitting around wondering why their phone isn't ringing, while making mistakes that guaranteed deal flow failure. In this episode, we will divulge the barriers that's standing between you and consistent deal flow. The ones you might know about, and the ones you may not know about. Remove these barriers, and leads start flowing. Fix your deal, flow, and deals become inevitable. It's not magic. It's just understanding what's needed and wanted, then producing it. But, realize this is a fair warning because after listening today, you may come to terms that you are your own worst enemy. Good news: if you created the problem, you can fix it to flourish and prosper in real estate!

Newsflash: There's a new breed of dealmaking and creative real estate. And they are not smarter than most. They don't work harder than the average. NO! They just figured out how to take what used to take four hours of work and do it in four minutes. And have better, more current seller information. Plus, the best part … A lot of this information is free, and already in your Internet browser. If you are stuck, wondering how to find motivated sellers, and what to do with them once you find them, this episode is aimed directly at you. In fact, you probably already have these tools. But you have not been shown how to use them for your full advantage. And once you hear what we say today, you will feel you have an unfair advantage when doing creative real estate dealmaking. But if you are cool with spinning your wheels, learning old-fashioned ways, without results, then this is not your podcast. So don't waste your time listening. However, if you're hungry to do deals, make money now, monthly, and later. Without selling your soul to the devil, then listen up now.

Have you ever broke a calculator, not physically, but mathematically? I was running profit calculations on a deal, using some old marketing math, and thought I kept getting errors when, in fact, the money math was incredible, and almost unbelievable to me. And that's when I realized: I hadn't just discovered new profit metrics – I've accidentally stumbled upon a mathematical phenomenon that transforms ordinary created deals into a wealth generating machine so powerful they literally break conventional calculation formulas and tools. Like an archaeologist who discovers that the artifact they found isn't just ancient, it's from a civilization more advanced than modern technology. Had I realized my past profit calculations had evolved beyond anything anyone in the Creative Real Estate industry realized. And in this 60-minute episode, I plan to reveal what I discovered that will motivate even the dead to get going on finding deals right away after today there is no going back to our regular formulas once you hear what I've discovered. So let's unlock the vault and see what's inside. Are you ready?

Taking the skeleton out of the closet and creative real estate deals, and learning how to dance with it. For years, I've watched investors celebrate their "successful" creative deals on social media, at meetups, and in coaching groups. Smiling faces. Victory lapse. Success stories. But in this episode, we are going to share what they are not telling you. And I called these the skeletons. You need to see them coming and not run when you discover them. And navigate them and sometimes exploit these skeletons. This is the dancing part. After today, you will have the full, undisclosed truth about the ups and downs of doing Creative Real Estate transactions. You'll start seeing what others miss, you'll ask questions others avoid. And you will structure deals others will walk away from. Most important, you will actually understand that Creative Real Estate entrepreneurs aren't just optimistic, they are realist if you learn: The bigger the problem, the bigger the profit. Let's get started…

James is a SubTo, Gator, and Owner Club member doing deals in Michigan and thinking big for 2025. He's actively partnering with wholesalers, private money lenders, and fellow investors as he scales into multifamily. If you're about collaboration and growth—James is your guy.

Join Chad as he welcomes Mike Kroupa, a real estate investor who embodies the core belief that business grows by serving others. Mike shares his inspiring journey from a 35-year career as a chemical engineer, living and working across the globe, to becoming a full-time real estate investor in Louisville, Kentucky. Discover how his "Real Estate Investor Who Cares" model focuses on creative deal structuring—including seller financing, private money, and innovative rent-to-own programs—to create win-win situations for sellers facing difficult circumstances, private lenders seeking secure returns, and tenant-buyers aspiring to homeownership. Mike discusses the power of mindset, the importance of solving people's problems, and how you can build a successful real estate business without necessarily needing a lot of your own capital, by focusing on serving the needs of everyone involved in the transaction. Learn why the traditional path isn't the only path, and how truly helping others can lead to profound business success and personal fulfillment.Connect with Mike Here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluegemkyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-kroupa-realestate/Email: mike@bluegemky.comVisit our website at www.TrueWealthInvestors.com for more real estate wisdom and resources. More Resources & LinksStruggling to get started in Real Estate or feel like you are struggling to get to the next level?  Check out this Free Vision Casting Video to help clarify your goals and get specific steps to accomplish them!Schedule a 30 Minute Discovery Call with Chad Accelerate the growth of your business and reclaim control of your life! Are you tired of your business running you instead of the other way around? It's easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day operations, making it challenging to identify overarching challenges and solutions. Let's schedule a call to gain a strategic 10,000-foot perspective and devise a tailored plan for your success. Take the first step towards a business that not only thrives but also enhances your life!  Connect with Chad on LinkedInFollow Chad on InstagramFollow Chad on YouTubeFollow True Wealth on FacebookBe sure to leave a rating & review to let us know how this show has helped YOU!

Ever feel like you're playing Monopoly while everyone else somehow got the rulebook to an entirely different game? In this landmark episode, we will unveil what we are now calling: "The Frankenstein Method" of deal structuring. Let me be direct: If you're still using pre--2020 Deal structures, you're leaving enormous profits on the table if of course you are actually making deals. Period! See, most real estate dealologists are still trying to string together creative deals, using pre-pandemic, deal structures and scripts. And that's like trying to win a Formula One race with a horse and buggy. We all know … The market has fundamentally changed, but 97% of all investors haven't updated their playbook. They are still in the 2019 market, trying to make deals in 2025. And in the next 60-minutes, you will listen to Bill meticulously dissect his proprietary Frankenstein method of getting and making gargantuan creative deals. But realize this concept is far more powerful than it's pieces and parts. But I'm getting ahead of myself, let's get started, and dig in…

After serving time at 23, Talone turned his life around by diving into real estate education behind bars. He found the Creative Real Estate with Pace Morby Facebook group, where a SubTo member connected with him, offered support, and became a friend—leading Talone to officially join SubTo in April 2023. He just closed his first deal after seeing a post in the SubTo group about Pace funding deals. He reached out, secured a 2nd position loan through Heather Kiddoo, and credits both Heather and his TC, Shelly Hier, for being absolute rockstars! ➡️ Get Your First Deal at the No One Left Behind Challenge: https://bit.ly/YourFirstDealGCPod ➡️ Save Your Seat for the Elephant Challenge: https://bit.ly/ElephantChallengeGCPod ➡️ Use Creative Title for Your Creative Deals: https://bit.ly/CreativeTitleGCPod ➡️ Learn more about SubTo: https://subto.sjv.io/RG6EDb ➡️ Become a Top Tier Transaction Coordinator: https://toptiertc.pxf.io/yqmoxW ➡️ Discover the Gator Method: https://gator.sjv.io/Z6qOyX ➡️ Official Merch: https://www.brandedbills.com/pages/bb-x-pace-morby ➡️ Get to the SquadUp Summit Conference: https://www.squadupsummit.com/?utm_source=gcpodcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=podbean ➡️ Learn the MPI Strategy and Protect your Wealth: https://schedule.mpiunlimited.com/pacemorby   PLUG IN & SUBSCRIBE Creative Real Estate Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creativefinancewithpacemorby Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pacemorby/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PaceMorby TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pacemorby  X: https://x.com/PaceJordanMorby

Join our community of RE investors on Skool here: https://www.skool.com/the-real-estate-investing-club-5101/about?ref=44459ba83f5540f19109c8a530db4023FROM CALL CENTERS TO CASH FLOWIn this eye-opening episode of The Real Estate Investing Club, I sit down with Dave Codrea, co-founder of Greenleaf Capital Partners, who reveals an innovative investment strategy that perfectly captures today's changing commercial landscape: repurposing vacant call centers into thriving multi-tenant business spaces.

Morgan Ehrenzeller joins Charles Carillo to share how he built a 339-unit real estate portfolio using creative financing—without relying on traditional banks. From his first duplex at age 17 (with just $5,000 down) to acquiring apartment complexes with 0% interest seller financing, Morgan reveals exactly how he structures win-win deals. In this episode, you'll learn: How to buy real estate with little to no money down The power of subject-to deals, seller financing, and lease options What a performance deed is—and why it builds seller trust How Morgan sources 50–100 off-market deals daily without cold outreach His value-add multifamily strategy and capital stack structure Why mobile home and RV parks are becoming critical in the affordable housing crisis If you're an investor looking to scale without syndication complexity—or if you're new to creative real estate investing—this episode is packed with real-world tactics and mindset shifts you can use right now. Learn More About Morgan Here: Ehrenzeller Capital- https://ehrenzellercapital.com/ Connect with the Global Investors Show, Charles Carillo and Harborside Partners: ◾ Setup a FREE 30 Minute Strategy Call with Charles: http://ScheduleCharles.com ◾ Learn How To Invest In Real Estate: https://www.SyndicationSuperstars.com/  ◾ FREE Passive Investing Guide: http://www.HSPguide.com ◾ Join Our Weekly Email Newsletter: http://www.HSPsignup.com ◾ Passively Invest in Real Estate: http://www.InvestHSP.com ◾ Global Investors Web Page: http://GlobalInvestorsPodcast.com/

After 20 years in medical sales, Josh embraced creative real estate for freedom and financial growth. This interview covers his journey from skepticism to success, sharing lessons on avoiding mistakes, closing deals, and reaching $500K in net profits. His story proves that taking action can change your future!In this interview, you'll learn:How Josh transitioned from a 20-year career in sales to real estate investingThe personal and professional growth he gained through his journeyThe flexibility and freedom that came with his new careerThe invaluable support from the Freedom Mentor teamThe importance of taking risks and problem-solving in real estateHow having a supportive spouse can impact successWhy stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to life-changing opportunities

Real Estate Problem Solver, Joey Long, is joining The Al Nicoletti Show! Joey has been creatively closing deals for over a decade. He has a track record of 10 fix-and-flips and 75+ wholesale deals. In the episode, he will share his approach to creating home run deals and strategies for navigating today's market.Tune in to learn more about the current state of the real estate market, discover new trends, and learn tips and tricks from the biggest names in the industry!FACEBOOK: facebook.com/flattorneynicolettiINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/attorneynicolettiYOUTUBE: Al Nicoletti - YouTubeLINKEDIN: linkedin.com/in/attorneynicolettiWEBSITE: ...

Get ready rookies, this episode is going to reveal a little-known (yet screamingly obvious) differences between two powerful deal strategies in the Owner Finance game, and the truth bomb is: 99% of all real estate investors are doing this wrong. And it's secretly costing them tens of thousands, and they don't even know it. Plus, the biggest reason this is so misused is because most think these two strategies are the same and there is not a difference. It even kills deals without any clue why the deal died for most! Let me be blunt: this is not beginner, fluff for faint ears. It is an obvious hidden deal secret distinction that makes miracle wealth generation as easy as doing 3rd grade math. I would go as far to say: this is the hidden junction point that separates pros who stack wealth like books on a shelf, and from the newbies that gets ghosted and have no clue it was him, and blames it on the seller who could make the investor a millionaire. Wield, your wealth now, stick with me and listen now…

Join our community of RE investors on Skool here: https://www.skool.com/the-real-estate-investing-club-5101/about?ref=44459ba83f5540f19109c8a530db4023Want to learn more about investing in real estate? Visit https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.comInterested in investing in my projects? Visit https://www.kaizenpropertiesusa.comCREATIVE FINANCING REVOLUTIONIn this eye-opening episode of The Real Estate Investing Club, I sit down with Amanda Taylor from Expand Your Empire to explore her unique approach to real estate financing – what she calls "Frankenstein Funding" – along with her innovative land development strategies!

They said “Subject To” Creative Real Estate was impossible. Then they called it illegal. And now they are trying to hide it completely. But the truth is: It is the most creative real estate strategy we have in our arsenal, to date! This isn't theory. This is the actual technique I have used multiple times to become a millionaire in short order. And once you hear the precise legal mechanism that allows me to take ownership while keeping the original financing in place, and the banks love this when we do it. Not to mention ... never try to stop us with the due on sale clause, ever. But, you must know: This method is so powerful, yet easy, you may not take it as underground hidden secrets that established entrepreneurs guard. And why politicians coordinate this strategy from reaching the average person. However, realize as this wealth creation strategy knowledge spreads, the opportunity window narrows. Which means, this episode could be your tell-tale to get moving before this method becomes main stream, and harder to find complete before you are with.

Mailbox Money! What if I told you that right now-in today's market-every day people are quietly building this consistent monthly "mail box money" empires without risking their savings, dealing with tenants, or even working more than a few hours to set up each passive ATM machine. The truth is, there's a forgotten approach in real estate that the big players hope you never discovered. Why? Because it is so simple and so easy to do, it doesn't require their expensive coaching programs, doesn't depend on borrowing money, having debt, or any risk-at all! Not only that, it makes real estate investing look like a fool's game. Once you see how crazy obvious and encounter intuitive it is. Most choose to explore and implement when trying to retire early, or replace overworked for income in the Real Estate game. And a hint: it is not wholesale, buying with no money down, or other people's money. House, hacking, or chasing distress Sellers. Actually, most don't even need seller scripts when getting these "is that possible" type of transactions.

Discover Creative House Flipping—a game-changing investment strategy that merges creative real estate investing with house flipping to generate big profits with less risk.

Exposed! The "forbidden" real estate strategy that the real estate industry (like realtors, bankers, and gurus) don't want you to discover! Why? Because they teach you how to drain thousands out of your bank accounts, or credit cards for down payment payments and or courses maybe even coaching to make money in real in real estate. And none of that crap shows you how to get a 5-figure paycheck within the next 30-days with only a few hours work and less than $100, without debt or payments looming over you or your credit. In fact, this simple risk free strategy is a not a s omeday down the road after days, weeks, months, or even years of study. In the next 60-minutes we are going to give you the complete blueprint right here. Just by you listening to this episode. Including: "leads, deals, and cash" in a step-by-step manner. Bur my fair warning is… Once you see how simple this is, you'll never look at real estate, and how to make money the same way again! This is a battle tested process that has made many before you a boatload of money, so don't miss it…

Summary   In this conversation, Christian interviews Virgilio Mateo, a seasoned real estate professional and co-founder of Dawn Ava Capital. Virgilio shares his journey from property management to full-time real estate investing, emphasizing the importance of creative financing strategies like subject to and wraparound mortgages. He discusses the operational strategies that help his team manage multiple projects across different markets, the significance of building trustworthy partnerships, and his vision for future business acquisitions in the blue-collar industry. The conversation highlights the challenges and rewards of real estate investing, the importance of networking, and personal development in achieving success.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Discover how Jordan and Jenna, brand-new to creative real estate investing, turned their first deal into $145,000 in profits. They'll share their insights and strategies, proving that success isn't just luck. If you're ready to explore life-changing opportunities, gain control of your time, and start building your own real estate business, this interview is a must-listen!

Discovered: the "wealth transfer mechanism" that's helping everyday people create an early retirement level of income without 40-years time, and even risk. In fact, Wall Street hopes you never find out about these secrets. While common everyday financial advisors keep pushing the same tired formula of saving 15% of your income for 40+ years and pray the market doesn't crash before you turn 65. And This week's eye opening episode, we will reveal the exact blueprint that has helped hundreds of rookies escape their 9 to 5 salary prison. While your coworkers are grinding away, desperately trying to make ends-meat. You will hold in your hand, a simple way out of the trap, and be secretly building a potential hands off Real Estate profit machine generating 5-6 figure paychex on demand for it for every day folks. If you take this secret pathway serious, and truly believe it will work for you, it is an absolute guarantee. You will be able to retire early and live life on your terms!

This episode is a special one, Wicked Smart listeners—episode 500! And to mark the occasion, we're flipping the script. I step into the hot seat while three of our top Wicked Smart Coaches—Russell Ham, Mike Makredes, and Rick Abbiati—take over and put me on the spot with questions that dig deep into the journey, the lessons, and the long game of building a creative real estate business.We cover everything from how I'd start over today, to managing market shifts, scaling with the right hires, and why I believe so strongly in coaching. Whether you're brand new or you've been grinding for years, you'll hear hard-earned insight and practical tips that can help you go further, faster—with fewer bumps along the way. Timeline Summary [0:00] - Introduction [1:32] - How the creative real estate landscape has shifted—and why adaptability is key [3:02] - Why market changes don't mean pivoting entirely, but shifting your approach [7:03] - The two hires I'd make on day one if I were starting over [10:32] - What kept me moving forward when everything felt like it was falling apart [15:45] - Stacking consistent habits vs. chasing shiny objects in real estate [18:13] - How I decide whether to cash out or hold long-term on a deal [23:24] - Why owner financing is still my favorite strategy for building wealth [27:57] - How coaching has impacted the business—and the personal growth of our team [34:00] - Our coaches share their transformations and biggest breakthroughs [37:39] - Looking ahead to QLS Live 2025 and what we're bringing to Boston   5 Key Takeaways: 1. Adaptability is everything: Real estate markets shift, but success comes from knowing how to fish in new ponds—not switching your whole strategy. 2. Start with support: If I had to start over, I'd hire an executive assistant and a VA from day one to stay focused on high-value activities. 3. Stack before you pivot: Master one niche before jumping into another. Consistency always beats jumping from shiny object to shiny object. 4. Coaching isn't just about deals: Coaching accelerates your growth, sharpens your skills, and gives you the confidence to lead. 5. Owner financing is a wealth builder: It may be harder to understand at first, but when structured right, it delivers six-figure paydays and long-term wins. LinksReal Estate Junkies: Coast 2 Coast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-estate-junkies-coast-2-coast/id1747965666 Episode 103: From Full-Time Job, 12 Hour Days to Full-Time Investor, with Mike Makredes https://sites.libsyn.com/101440/episode-103-from-full-time-job-12-hour-days-to-full-time-investor-with-mike-makredes Episode 371: Kickstarting Your Career in Creative Real Estate, with Rick Abbiati https://smartrealestatecoach.com/podcasts/rick-abbiati/ Episode 402: Creating a Gameplan, with Russell Ham https://smartrealestatecoach.com/podcasts/russell-ham-02/ Episode 466: Creative Real Estate Investing Strategies from a Professional with Russell Ham https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/episode-466-creative-real-estate-investing-strategies/id1266331428?i=1000663909186 Episode 461: $90,000 Real Estate Payday! with Rick Abbiati https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/episode-461-%2490-000-real-estate-payday-with-rick-abbiati/id1266331428?i=1000660303869 Episode 490: $1 Million in 4 Years with the 3 PayDay® Systems with Rick Abbiati https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-490-%241-million-in-4-years-with-the-3/id1266331428?i=1000684073041 QLS Live https://qlslive.com Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime https://wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast FREE Master's Class http://smartrealestatecoach.com/masterspodcast FREE Strategy Session with Chris Pre http://smartrealestatecoach.com/actionpodcast QLS 4.0 https://smartrealestatecoach.com/qlspodcast Investor Resources https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources Apprentice Program https://smartrealestatecoach.com/apprenticepodcast In the Trenches Bootcamp https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ittbpodcast 3 Paydays Virtual Event https://smartrealestatecoach.com/3paydayspodcast REI Blackbook https://smartrealestatecoach.com/REIBB-DD 7 Figures Funding https://smartrealestatecoach.com/7figures-pod

Jeremy is a highly successful real estate investor who, together with hiswife Shelly, has achieved remarkable success in the industry. Since 2017,they have closed over 400 off-market properties across six states,building a thriving business from a humble $11k investment and a shareddream. Through hard work and learning from failures and education, he is getting control of what he wanted most, time.Learn more about what Jeremy does at his REI Freedom Facebook groupFollow @moneyvisionu on TikTok and Instagram

You're working your tail off right now, aren't you? Grinding at that 9-5, maybe hustling a side gig, and still can't find those magical "extra hours" everyone keeps saying you need to build your real estate empire full of money now, money, monthly, money later deals so you can retire early. In this raw, unfiltered 60-minute talk you will get why you have been trapped in your paycheck prison, and it is totally not what you think! The truth … Most aspiring creative real estate entrepreneurs are looking for time and all the wrong places.While you might be trying to "squeeze" real estate into your already packed schedule, today's concept flips this concept of "no time" on its head. In fact while you are reading this … thousands of every day people, just like you, are quietly pulling off this: time "bank robbery" strategy and walking away with 5-6 figure paychex, that their spouses, family, friends, and bosses never see coming. Listen now, so you can find out why you don't "need more time" to make serious money in this lucrative game. The simple ideas could change your life, so listen now…

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They never teach you what to do when a seller looks you straight in the eye and says "I don't think this is going to work for me." That sick feeling in your stomach then takes over all your motivation, and the deal spins out of control; most of the time. What do you do when this happens? Fortunately I have had this happen to me thousands of times over my three decades of talking to sellers. The trick is to turn the deal around at this point and put it back on track. I don't mean today I will teach you how to be "clever" with sellers. Today's episode is all about shifting your philosophy of talking to Sellers to completely change your approach to listening to sellers. And once you hear today's talk, you too will be able to transform conversation–ending objections into deal–making opportunities. But, I warn you, this may be too simple for you. And the beauty of this approach is it requires zero manipulation, zero pressure tactics, and zero uncomfortable closing techniques that pisses people off. Listen now before you get another deal killing made of rejection.