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Gabe Petersen returns to the Property Profits Podcast to share his insider strategies on how he's finding and funding large off-market real estate deals creatively. Specializing in self-storage, mobile home parks, and RV parks, Gabe dives into how he built a focused portfolio in Texas and why it's crucial to keep your properties geographically close. Dave and Gabe unpack old-school and new-school lead generation strategies—from cold calling and direct mail to using satellite tools like PropertyRadar for virtual "driving for dollars." Gabe also reveals how he's structuring seller-financed deals for big commercial properties, often using interest-only payments to make the numbers work while satisfying seller goals. Whether you're looking to break into commercial real estate or sharpen your acquisition approach, this episode is packed with actionable insights and real-world case studies. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why Gabe prefers to keep his investments geographically concentrated How he creatively finds off-market commercial deals A deep dive into cold calling and virtual scouting techniques The power of seller financing and how to structure win-win deals Why bringing value first can help you stand out from competitors - Get Interviewed on the Show! - ================================== Are you a real estate investor with some 'tales from the trenches' you'd like to share with our audience? Want to get great exposure and be seen as a bonafide real estate pro by your friends? Would you like to inspire other people to take action with real estate investing? Then we'd love to interview you! Find out more and pick the date here: http://daveinterviewsyou.com/
In this episode of the Pursuit of Property podcast, Cade and Scott outline how to start a real estate investing career in 2025 with no money or connections. They discuss securing a flexible income, using "driving for dollars" to find distressed properties, and leveraging tools like PropertyRadar and TruePeopleSearch to reach sellers. They emphasize setting realistic expectations, networking at meetups, and promoting your goals on social media. Focus on finding sellers, making offers, and partnering with others or wholesaling if needed. After your first deal, invest in affordable education to accelerate growth. Get practical tips on starting a successful real estate business from scratch. Follow Cade @cadeberrett and Scott @sfarrow011 for more insights.
Sean O'Toole is CEO & Founder of PropertyRadar, the property data and owner information platform real estate pros have trusted since 2007 to drive billions in deals directly.Sensing another change in the market in 2005, Sean sold all his real estate investments and set out to build his “dream application” and satisfy his desire for better data and easy-to-use software to find, analyze, and manage deals.Sean launched ForeclosureRadar in early 2007 to a market that had no idea what was coming. The credit bubble burst shortly thereafter landing Sean on 60 Minutes in January 2008. Host Steve Kroft concluded in the interview that “to get a real overview (of the market), you need to look at a map from Sean O'Toole's web site, foreclosureradar.com.” In 2013, Sean relaunched ForeclosureRadar as PropertyRadar.Today, PropertyRadar remains the go-to platform for smart real estate, mortgage, and title professionals, but now also serves a broader base of residential and commercial property focused businesses intent on leveraging comprehensive property data and owner information to grow their business directly.In this episode:Impact of AI on Culture and MediaEvolution of AI and potential pitfallsEconomic Cycles and Market PredictionsRecent market trends and the impact of interest rate increasesFuture Economic ForecastsAI in Real EstateI Suvived Real Estate is on October 25, 2024To purchase an individual ticket please Click HERE!More info HEREThe Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669. For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.Video LinkRadio Show
Sean O'Toole is CEO & Founder of PropertyRadar, the property data and owner information platform real estate pros have trusted since 2007 to drive billions in deals directly.Sensing another change in the market in 2005, Sean sold all his real estate investments and set out to build his “dream application” and satisfy his desire for better data and easy-to-use software to find, analyze, and manage deals.Sean launched ForeclosureRadar in early 2007 to a market that had no idea what was coming. The credit bubble burst shortly thereafter landing Sean on 60 Minutes in January 2008. Host Steve Kroft concluded in the interview that “to get a real overview (of the market), you need to look at a map from Sean O'Toole's web site, foreclosureradar.com.” In 2013, Sean relaunched ForeclosureRadar as PropertyRadar.Today, PropertyRadar remains the go-to platform for smart real estate, mortgage, and title professionals, but now also serves a broader base of residential and commercial property focused businesses intent on leveraging comprehensive property data and owner information to grow their business directly.In this episode:Craig introduces Sean O'Toole, CEO of PropertyRadar.How coding and tech shaped Sean O'Toole's career.Challenges in the property data industry and Sean's insights.PropertyRadar: A top platform for real estate investors and Realtors®.AI integration and innovation at PropertyRadar.Teaching students the importance of AI prompts and tools.Sean O'Toole's vision for PropertyRadar's future.I Suvived Real Estate is on October 25, 2024To purchase an individual ticket please Click HERE!More info HEREThe Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669. For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.Video LinkRadio Show
In this insightful episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Sean O'Toole, a tech veteran and real estate expert who has transformed the real estate industry through data and technology. After working in Silicon Valley during the dot-com era, Sean launched ForeclosureRadar.com in 2007, which helped investors navigate the volatile housing market during the foreclosure crisis. He later expanded his vision with PropertyRadar.com, bringing off-market property insights to the real estate sector.Sean shares valuable lessons learned from his time in tech and real estate, from predicting market shifts to integrating data science with investing. He reflects on key indicators for market downturns, the evolution of regulatory policies, and the role of AI in transforming real estate marketing and operations. Whether you're an investor, realtor, or tech enthusiast, Sean's wealth of experience and forward-thinking insights provide a roadmap for navigating today's complex real estate landscape. Tune in to learn how data and AI will shape the future of real estate investing.
Guest Bio: Sean O'Toole is a seasoned entrepreneur and the founder of PropertyRadar, a platform that revolutionized the way real estate professionals access and leverage data. With a background in Silicon Valley startups and a passion for real estate, Sean's journey began after the dot-com crash when he transitioned from tech to real estate investing. His innovative approach to data has empowered countless investors and small businesses to gain a competitive edge in the market. Sean's insights on leveraging public records and navigating the complexities of real estate have made him a leading authority in the industry. Episode Summary: In this episode, host Anthony Leonetti sits down with Sean O'Toole, founder of PropertyRadar, to explore the critical role data plays in real estate success. Sean shares his journey from Silicon Valley to real estate, detailing how he transformed a foreclosure data set into a powerful tool for investors. He delves into the importance of perseverance in business, the value of data-driven decision-making, and the future of small businesses in an increasingly competitive landscape. This conversation is packed with actionable insights for real estate professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs looking to leverage data to scale their businesses. Time-Stamped Sections: [00:00:00] - Introduction to Sean O'Toole and his early career [00:01:00] - The importance of work-life balance and creating a business culture of play [00:03:00] - Transition from Silicon Valley to real estate investing [00:05:00] - Founding PropertyRadar and the evolution of data in real estate [00:11:00] - Landing on 60 Minutes: A game-changing moment [00:13:00] - The power of perseverance and grit in business [00:15:00] - PropertyRadar today: Capabilities and success stories [00:19:00] - The importance of understanding data in real estate [00:33:00] - How data has changed Sean's life and can change yours too [00:44:00] - Sean's take on the current real estate market and the future of small businesses [00:48:00] - How PropertyRadar is empowering small businesses and real estate professionals Notable Quotes: "The only constant is change... work and live where you play." "Data can become somewhat of your secret weapon in a lot of ways." "When you put in that extra bit of work, right, that somebody else can't come in by just checking a box." "Embrace the imperfect and understand the opportunity that is because everybody else is lazy." "You've got to stick through when it gets hard if you ever really want to have success." Calls-to-Action: Text 'XRAY' to 844.447.1555 for a free financial portfolio review. Text 'DEALS' to 844.447.1555 for private investment opportunities. Follow @officialmattya on social media platforms. Visit Shop.MillionaireMindcast.com for all our latest resources and merchandise. Subscribe and share the podcast to support the channel. Episode Sponsored By: Discover Financial Millionaire Mindcast Shop: Buy the Rich Life Planner and Get the Wealth-Building Bundle for FREE! Visit: https://shop.millionairemindcast.com/ MY FIRST 50K!: Visit https://wiseinvestorcollective.com/ and submit your application to join!
Finding property owners has long been a challenge in the real estate industry. However, with advancements in technology, this challenge has been greatly minimized! Join JD and Melissa as they chat with Sean OToole about PropertyRadar, a powerful lead generation platform. Discover how PropertyRadar keeps you ahead in real estate, whether buying, selling, or investing! Stay tuned! Here's what to expect on the podcast: How does PropertyRadar gather public records data to provide accurate property information? What makes PropertyRadar a powerful property search engine compared to other platforms? The importance of tailoring marketing messages with empathy rather than generic tactics. The key strategies for leveraging this tool to its full potential. And much more! About Sean: He started his first software company at age 18 and has been a serial entrepreneur for 25+ years. He took a break from tech in 2001 and began buying foreclosures. Besides being great timing, he found it to be a fascinating business from which he learned a lot. With the launch of ForeclosureRadar.com, he combined his passions for technology, real estate, finance, and economics to build something great. They've now begun to fulfill a larger vision with the launch of PropertyRadar.com, with the continued goal of bringing greater transparency and stability to the real estate market. Connect with Sean OToole! Website: https://www.propertyradar.com/ PropertyRadar Community: https://community.propertyradar.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PropertyRadar/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyradar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propertyradar.info/ Connect with JD and Melissa! Website: https://therealestatejam.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealestatejam/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealestatejam/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa_CWAV1OvH81yp6fITB4lg Shorefront Investments: https://shorefront-investments.com/ Email: therealestatejam@gmail.com Are you interested in Coaching? Set up a Call with JD: https://mailchi.mp/458f1b418e9e/invest-with-jd.
Welcome aboard another episode of Passive Income Pilots! This week, Tait and Ryan are joined by Sean O'Toole, PropertyRadar.com founder, to discuss how pilots can find and invest in off-market rental properties. Sean shares his insights on leveraging public records, innovative strategies for contacting property owners, and the benefits of seller financing. Whether you want to get hands-on with real estate or a passive approach, this episode offers valuable tactics for building a profitable rental property portfolio. Sean O'Toole, founder of PropertyRadar.com, is a seasoned real estate investor and tech entrepreneur. With a career spanning over 20 years, Sean has flipped 160 properties and owns commercial and industrial properties. He launched ForeclosureRadar.com in 2007, helping investors purchase billions in real estate during the foreclosure crisis. In 2012, he expanded his vision with PropertyRadar.com, empowering investors to find and buy off-market properties. Sean's unique blend of real estate expertise and technological acumen makes him a powerhouse in the industry, ready to share invaluable insights on finding and securing the best real estate deals.Enjoy the show!Show notes:(0:00) Intro(4:25) Sean O'Toole's background(6:20) Leveraging public records to find off-market deals(10:06) Identifying motivated sellers through distress signals(12:23) How to stay ahead when everyone has the same data(14:51) Innovative strategies for contacting property owners(19:31) Analyzing the current market conditions and foreclosure trends(24:52) Advanced strategies and off-market deals(29:28) Advice for airline pilots investing remotely(34:12) Overcoming analysis paralysis and taking action(36:19) How Sean uses PropertyRadar for his investments(37:36) Sean's flying experience(39:46) How to find Sean(40:20) OutroResources Mentioned:Website: https://www.propertyradar.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanotoole/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanotooleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PropertyRadar —You've found the number one resource for financial education for aviators! Please consider leaving a rating and sharing this podcast with your colleagues in the aviation community, as it can serve as a valuable resource for all those involved in the industry.Remember to subscribe for more insights at PassiveIncomePilots.com!Join our growing community on FacebookCheck us out on Instagram @PassiveIncomePilotsFollow us on X @IncomePilotsGet our updates on LinkedInHave questions or want to discuss this episode? Contact us at ask@passiveincomepilots.com See you on the next one!Legal DisclaimerThe content of this podcast is provided solely for educational and informational purposes. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts, Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson, and do not reflect those of any organization they are associated with, including Turbine Capital or Spartan Investment Group.The opinions of our guests are their own and should not be construed as financial advice. This podcast does not offer tax, legal, or investment advice. Listeners are advised to consult with their own legal or financial counsel and to conduct their own due diligence before making any financial decisions.
Jason and Sean O'Toole of PropertyRadar.com discuss the current state of the real estate market, focusing on inventory trends, the impact of high interest rates, and the value of real estate over price. They also explore the potential for price drops, the influence of technological advancements on prices, and the challenges of rising housing costs. Lastly, they examine the activities of wholesalers in the real estate market and the ongoing issue of foreclosures, with Sean providing insights on his company's data tracking system and the shift in the market due to a scarcity of available properties. They also discuss the impact of housing inventory levels and credit card debt, noting the importance of adjusting these figures for population growth. O'Toole highlights California's housing crisis, where strict building regulations and NIMBYism hinder affordable housing development. He points out that while modern homes are sturdier, the costs have skyrocketed, making new affordable housing virtually "illegal." O'Toole also explains the shift in the real estate market, where wholesalers are increasingly selling properties directly to consumers rather than investors due to inventory shortages, affecting traditional investment strategies. https://www.propertyradar.com/ #RealEstate #HousingMarket #InventoryCrisis #HomePrices #AffordableHousing #HousingShortage #BuildingCodes #CaliforniaHousing #ForeclosureCrisis #RealEstateInvestment #HomeConstruction #HousingPolicy #MarketTrends #RealEstateTips #InvestmentProperties Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class: Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com
Jason and Sean O'Toole of PropertyRadar.com discuss the current state of the real estate market, focusing on inventory trends, the impact of high interest rates, and the value of real estate over price. They also explore the potential for price drops, the influence of technological advancements on prices, and the challenges of rising housing costs. Lastly, they examine the activities of wholesalers in the real estate market and the ongoing issue of foreclosures, with Sean providing insights on his company's data tracking system and the shift in the market due to a scarcity of available properties. They also discuss the impact of housing inventory levels and credit card debt, noting the importance of adjusting these figures for population growth. O'Toole highlights California's housing crisis, where strict building regulations and NIMBYism hinder affordable housing development. He points out that while modern homes are sturdier, the costs have skyrocketed, making new affordable housing virtually "illegal." O'Toole also explains the shift in the real estate market, where wholesalers are increasingly selling properties directly to consumers rather than investors due to inventory shortages, affecting traditional investment strategies. https://www.propertyradar.com/ #RealEstate #HousingMarket #InventoryCrisis #HomePrices #AffordableHousing #HousingShortage #BuildingCodes #CaliforniaHousing #ForeclosureCrisis #RealEstateInvestment #HomeConstruction #HousingPolicy #MarketTrends #RealEstateTips #InvestmentProperties Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class: Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com
Jason and Sean O'Toole of PropertyRadar.com discuss the current state of the real estate market, focusing on inventory trends, the impact of high interest rates, and the value of real estate over price. They also explore the potential for price drops, the influence of technological advancements on prices, and the challenges of rising housing costs. Lastly, they examine the activities of wholesalers in the real estate market and the ongoing issue of foreclosures, with Sean providing insights on his company's data tracking system and the shift in the market due to a scarcity of available properties. They also discuss the impact of housing inventory levels and credit card debt, noting the importance of adjusting these figures for population growth. O'Toole highlights California's housing crisis, where strict building regulations and NIMBYism hinder affordable housing development. He points out that while modern homes are sturdier, the costs have skyrocketed, making new affordable housing virtually "illegal." O'Toole also explains the shift in the real estate market, where wholesalers are increasingly selling properties directly to consumers rather than investors due to inventory shortages, affecting traditional investment strategies. https://www.propertyradar.com/ #RealEstate #HousingMarket #InventoryCrisis #HomePrices #AffordableHousing #HousingShortage #BuildingCodes #CaliforniaHousing #ForeclosureCrisis #RealEstateInvestment #HomeConstruction #HousingPolicy #MarketTrends #RealEstateTips #InvestmentProperties Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class: Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com
EPISODE 151: The secret to succeeding in real estate lies in addressing the actual needs and problems of property owners rather than just focusing on completing transactions. Leveraging data effectively is key to achieving this. In this insightful episode of Eat, Sleep, Invest, I speak with Sean O'Toole, the mastermind behind PropertyRadar. Sean, a seasoned tech enthusiast and real estate expert, will share his journey and the innovative solutions his platform offers to real estate investors. Together, we will explore the crucial role of targeted marketing in real estate, using comprehensive property data not only to reach potential customers but also to engage them effectively! Don't miss out—tune in! Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:34 Making the first online video 00:03:54 Sean's real estate companies 00:10:58 Using API to access property data 00:16:58 Foreclosure trends in the US 00:22:53 PropertyRadar 00:29:06 Outro — Get in touch with Sean O'Toole:
Bruce Norris is an active investor, hard money lender, and real estate educator with over 35 years experience. Bruce has been involved in more than 2,000 real estate transactions as a buyer, seller, builder, and money partner. Renowned for his ability to forecast long-term real estate market trends and timing, the release of The California Comeback report in 1997 gained him much notoriety. The accuracy of the extensive report led many California investors to financial freedom. His January 2006 release, The California Crash, was an in-depth look into the California market correction and the statistics behind Bruce's predictions. Bruce speaks and debates nationally and has been a guest speaker at the Mortgage Bankers Association, REOMAC, Inman, HousingWire, California Association of Realtors, California Builders Industry Association, California Mortgage Association, the Real Estate Research Council, and several local and national investment clubs, associations, and service clubs. Bruce has met with local and national government officials including FHA and Fannie Mae to discuss market solutions and market insights. Bruce is also the host of the award-winning series, I Survived Real Estate. The events bring together leaders from numerous real estate sectors to discuss legislation, regulation, stimulus-related issues, and solutions to the current market. The events have also helped raise over $1,000,000 for charity since it began in 2008. Bruce hosts the award-winning Norris Group Real Estate Radio Show and Podcast, where he interviews real estate industry leaders, authors, government officials, local experts, and economists. Guests have included representatives from the FBI, the MBA, Freddie Mac, the Appraisal Institute, HUD, Fannie Mae, PropertyRadar, Auction.com, PIMCO, PMI Group, REDC, the National Auctioneers Association, and the Center for Responsible Lending, as well as Peter Schiff of Euro Pacific Capital and John Mauldin to name a few. There are almost 600 shows and 250 hours of free education in our real estate radio archives. Bruce has contributed articles to many real estate magazines and newsletters including The Business Press, Scotsman Guide, Creative Real Estate Magazine, The Orange County Register, RealtyTrac's Foreclosure Newsletter, AOA Magazine, and the Daily Commerce. He has also been featured in: The Wall Street Journal, Fox Business News, Nightline ABC, The New York Times, Time Magazine, Good Morning America, the Los Angeles Times, Fortune, Mortgage Banker Magazine, Money Magazine, Reuters, Associated Press, The Orange County Register, The Tribune, and numerous others. He was awarded Educator of the Year by Think Realty in 2018. What you'll learn about in this episode: How Bruce came up with his model to accurately forecast long-term real estate trends Why you always need to account for “mood” when forecasting market trends How the human element comes into play when understanding market shifts How urgent groups of inventory determine the market, and what that means for the current market What Bruce predicts for the real estate market over the next few years What interest rates and average homeownership length tells us about where things are headed Resources: Sign up for a Free Mentor Panning Session: https://www.ronlegrand.com/mentoring-application/?cid=TMP Free Training: www.Thementorpodcast.com/terms Get Ron's $599 Wholesaling course for FREE when you join his Gold Club for ONLY $59 a month! –https://thementorpodcast.com/GC142
Sean O'Toole is the founder of PropertyRadar.com, a company that is bringing greater transparency and stability to the real estate market. In this episode Sean discusses how technology is helping small businesses target their customers utilizing data in new ways. Key Takeaways: How technology can bring greater transparency to the real estate market How his company his helping small businesses Understanding what small businesses are up against when reaching target customers How legal documents can help create better advertising The truth about data privacy Quote of the Show (4:00): “Most disruption you'll see isn't necessarily invention. It's instead reusing things that we already see in whole new ways.” – Sean O'Toole Join our Anti-PR newsletter where we're keeping a watchful and clever eye on PR trends, PR fails, and interesting news in tech so you don't have to. You're welcome. Want PR that actually matters? Get 30 minutes of expert advice in a fast-paced, zero-nonsense session from Karla Jo Helms, a veteran Crisis PR and Anti-PR Strategist who knows how to tell your story in the best possible light and get the exposure you need to disrupt your industry. Click here to book your call: https://info.jotopr.com/free-anti-pr-eval Ways to connect with Sean O'Toole: Sean's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanotoole/ Company website: https://www.propertyradar.com/ How to get more Disruption/Interruption: Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eccda84d-4d5b-4c52-ba54-7fd8af3cbe87/disruption-interruption Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption-interruption/id1581985755 Google Play - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvODE5NjRmY2EtYTQ5OC00NTAyLThjZjktYWI3YzAwMmRiZTM2LzNiZTZiNzJhLWEzODItNDhhNS04MDc5LWFmYTAwMTI2M2FiNi9kZDYzMGE4Mi04ZGI4LTQyMGUtOGNmYi1hZmEwMDEyNjNhZDkvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M= Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6yGSwcSp8J354awJkCmJlD Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/show/disruption-interruptionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sean O'Toole is CEO & Founder of PropertyRadar, the property data and owner information platform real estate pros have trusted since 2007 to do billions of dollars in deals.Sean got his start with data in Silicon Valley during the dot-com boom. After the dot-com bubble, Sean flipped properties for five years, and with data-informed insights, got out right before the housing bubble burst.Sean launched ForeclosureRadar in early 2007 before anyone had heard of the foreclosure crisis.In 2013, he relaunched ForeclosureRadar as PropertyRadar, a greatly expanded property data and owner information platform serving a broad audience of real estate professionals and property-centric businesses.Today, PropertyRadar remains the go-to platform for data-driven real professionals intent on leveraging comprehensive property data and owner information to grow their business directly.The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669. For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.Video LinkRadio Show
Sean O'Toole is CEO & Founder of PropertyRadar, the property data and owner information platform real estate pros have trusted since 2007 to do billions of dollars in deals.Sean got his start with data in Silicon Valley during the dot-com boom. After the dot-com bubble, Sean flipped properties for five years, and with data-informed insights, got out right before the housing bubble burst.Sean launched ForeclosureRadar in early 2007 before anyone had heard of the foreclosure crisis.In 2013, he relaunched ForeclosureRadar as PropertyRadar, a greatly expanded property data and owner information platform serving a broad audience of real estate professionals and property-centric businesses.Today, PropertyRadar remains the go-to platform for data-driven real professionals intent on leveraging comprehensive property data and owner information to grow their business directly.The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669. For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.Video LinkRadio Show
In this new "What I Learned..." episode of the Passive Wealth Principles Podcast, Jake Harris breaks down his interview with Cody Littlewood, an entrepreneur and investor. Cody is a software programmer and designer. He has worked with leading commercial real estate companies, including JLL and PropertyRadar.As always, Jake shares some of the insights he gained from his fascinating conversation with Cody.You'll learn more about Cody's entrepreneurial journey, which started at a young age, his career background, and how he got started in real estate investing. Cody has a private equity real estate firm that focuses on multifamily properties in the Southeast.Jake talks about Cody's tax principle of passive wealth and the approach Cody recommends for businesses, similar to coding. He also discusses digital nomads, specifically Cody's fascinating experience living in Argentina while earning US dollars. Listen now and enjoy!What You'll Learn in this Show:Why Jake loves travel and food.How to write your taxes in a big lump sum.The reality of hacking.The importance of a systematic approach to problem-solving.What you can do to learn more about passive wealth.And so much more...Resources:Cody Littlewood LinkedIn
The real estate investing industry has lost one of its brightest lights… In one of his last interviews before his passing (after more than a year-long battle with a rare form of cancer), Aaron Norris recaps his life… his greatest memories… and some invaluable life lessons learned along the way. On top of that, even though he was visibly weakened after going through another round of chemo the day before our interview, he was still able to muster the energy to drop some gems of wisdom for both newbie and advanced investors. This is a must-listen-to interview on so many fronts. We see it as a final gift from someone whose legacy and incredible contributions have long since been secured. We know you'll get a LOT from this one! More about Aaron Norris: Aaron was VP of The Norris Group (TNG), which provides hard money to real estate investors in Florida and California. TNG also builds-to-rent (B2R) SFRs in Florida and trains real estate investors about the importance that timing plays in investment strategy. Aaron served as VP of Market Insights for PropertyRadar for almost two years teaching investors, Realtors, mortgage professionals, and service providers about the power of public records data that helps Main Street small businesses disrupt disruptors. Data isn't just for Wall Street! He was also a co-host for the Norris Group Real Estate Radio Show, and co-host and producer of the Data Driven Real Estate Podcast for PropertyRadar. He's been an award-winning podcaster since 2007. Aaron has spoken and written nationally on topics such as technology and its impacts on real estate (accessory dwelling units, 3D printing, robotics, artificial intelligence, XR, shared economy, fintech, etc.). You can catch his numerous contributions via online platforms like Forbes.com, BiggerPockets, and ThinkRealty Magazine to name a few. Here's a tribute on the website of the Inland Empire Community Foundation For more information about loans, investment opportunities, and training for real estate investors, visit The Norris Group online at: https://www.thenorrisgroup.com/
Bruce is joined by Aaron Norris. Aaron is VP of Market Insights for PropertyRadar where he tackles insights into public records data to help Main Street small businesses disrupt disruptors. Starting July 2020, he'll be co-hosting the Data-Driven Real Estate Podcast for PropertyRadar. You can catch Aaron speaking and writing nationally on topics such as technology and its impacts on real estate (accessory dwelling units, 3D printing, robotics, artificial intelligence, zero interface XR, shared economy, fintech, etc.). You'll also catch his contributions on Forbes, BiggerPockets, and ThinkRealty Magazine to name a few.He's been in the hard money lending family business, The Norris Group, for over 15 years. There he created many award-winning resources for investors merging timing and strategy with his "Pops," Bruce Norris. He's a mortgage broker and California real estate broker.Bruce and Aaron talk about The Norris Group's new dynamic in the office. Bruce's move to Florida and if investing in Florida is right for everyone.The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669. For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.Video LinkRadio Show
After three Silicon Valley startups, Sean O'Toole purchased and flipped more than 150 properties prior to the bubble. Combining those experiences Sean launched ForeclosureRadar in 2007, just ahead of the foreclosure crisis, and later expanded with the launch of PropertyRadar in 2013.Main Points:What is hyperlocal marketingHow does it compare to other types of marketingWhy is marketing important for investorsHow large investors scale and how you can tooContact:Podcast: Data-Driven Real EstateSean O'Toole Contact:Facebook: www.facebook.com/sean.p.otooleTwitter: twitter.com/seanotooleLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/seanotoole/ Company Contact:Facebook: www.facebook.com/PropertyRadarTwitter: twitter.com/PropertyRadarLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/propertyradarEmail: info@propertyradar.com
Looking to add a personal touch to your business? In this episode, Rick Elmore, founder of Simply Noted, a company that uses artificial intelligence and automated machines to put pen to paper and write notes. Through handwritten communication, they are helping businesses to stand out and create connections with their client base. As a former football player, Rick also reflects on his journey and how he is taking his competitive side to entrepreneurship. He discusses building a scalable and sellable business and getting the right partner and team to be successful. [00:01 - 04:27] From Athlete to Entrepreneur Get to know Rick and his background Taking a leap of faith, starting his company, and achieving 300% growth [04:28 - 09:34] The Power of A Handwritten Note Bringing personalization to business Higher response rates and ROI with handwritten notes How a handwritten note can help you get noticed What businesses should avoid when reaching out to clients It's all about relationships [09:35 - 18:17] How to Run the Business Without You Building a company with no debt financing, no investors, no money raised Why Rick is working to “kill the king” Finding the right people for his team The hurdles they faced as they scale What's next for Rick and Simply Noted [18:18 - 19:11] Closing Segment Reach out to Rick! Links Below Final Words Tweetable Quotes “It's just about standing out. That handwritten note, when it lands on that desk versus the million emails and Twitter notifications and all of these platforms… Grab their attention with that handwritten note.” - Rick Elmore “It's relationship first, relationship second, relationship third. The ROI will come no matter what. It'll actually 10x 'cause you're going to have a loyal client. They're going to refer more clients.” - Rick Elmore “Your business becomes a lot more valuable, a lot more scalable because there's standard operating procedures or systems in place that allow your business to grow without you.” - Rick Elmore ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Rick and Simply Noted on LinkedIn. Head over to their website and request a free sample kit now! Resource Mentioned Built to Sell by John Warrillow Connect with me: I love helping others place money outside of traditional investments that both diversify a strategy and provide solid predictable returns. Facebook LinkedIn Like, subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in! Email me → sam@brickeninvestmentgroup.com Want to read the full show notes of the episode? Check it out below: [00:00:00] Rick Elmore: it's just about standing out and you know, that handwritten note, when it lands on that desk, you know, versus the million emails and Twitter notifications and Facebook and LinkedIn and all these platforms that people are using now to grow their business. Grab that attention, right, with that handwritten note really, like, literally stands up on your desk, you know, because these are folded cards and they have a shelf life. [00:00:34] Sam Wilson: Rick Elmore is an entrepreneur, sales and marketing expert, and former college and professional football player. Following his football career, rick translated his competitive drive to sales and entrepreneurship by founding Simply Noted an automated handwriting letter or handwritten letter company. Rick, I can't even speak today, but either way, welcome to the show. [00:00:51] Rick Elmore: Thanks for having today. This is awesome. [00:00:52] Sam Wilson: Hey man, pleasure's mine. There are three questions. I ask every guest who comes to the show: in 90 seconds or less, can you tell me where did you start? Where are you now? And how did you get there? [00:01:00] Rick Elmore: Yeah, so my background's in athletics. I have a twin brother who went to the University of Arizona, played football. I was in the NFL for three years. After that, I still had that competitive drive and got into medical sales, did that for about seven years. First year as an associate sales rep and then six years straight. I was a President's Club Award winner, then went back and did my MBA in 2017 and really got the idea to start a company that can automate and scale sending real handwritten notes. And since January, 2019, I've been doing this full time, grown over 300% a year, going to qualify for the Inc. 5000 this year and are launching some pretty cool and exciting features this year as well. [00:01:36] Sam Wilson: Man, that's a lot of moving pieces. How do you go from medical device sales to, oh, I know we should scale the handwritten note business? [00:01:44] Rick Elmore: Yeah, no, that's a great question. So both of my parents are, were small business owners. Their schedule was awesome. They were able to, you know, be highly involved parents. That was something I always wanted to do. And being in corporate medical device sales, the more successful you were, the busier you got, the more you moved around the country and I just never wanted to do that. And always kind of had the bug to want to be an entrepreneur, so 2017, when I went back to do my MBA, that was kind of like the catalyst to get it going, kind of see what I can do, see what I can learn. [00:02:13] Rick Elmore: And always kind of had the idea, you know, handwritten notes were a good idea, but they just took too much time. You know, we did Christmas cards one year and I had 400 clients and it took us two weeks just to write the envelope in pen and stuff a printed card. I mean, it just, nobody has the time to do that. [00:02:30] Rick Elmore: So, there was a company that's no longer around doing this, you know, focusing in the wedding industry they were called Bond and I always just thought, man, this would be so much better in, like, sales and marketing, 'cause like, you know, relationships matter, you know, standing out amongst the noise of all the digital, you know, things that are interrupting our day, every single day, you know, knocking on doors, you know. [00:02:50] Rick Elmore: Really truly be different and send a handwritten note. And it really just started out as a project for school, talked to some, you know, people I respected, some mentors, and they thought it was a really good idea. I was really excited about it. And yeah, fast forward, you know, almost four years. You know, I have 11 full-time employees, 30, if you count like contractors, part-time employees, quality control, you know, all my engineers and everybody. Yeah, we're going to hit the Inc. 5000 this year, super excited. [00:03:13] Rick Elmore: Done this with no debt, no debt financing, no investors. Started this on a $10,000, 0% interest credit card. We've been cash flow positive since month three. So basically I took everything that I was good at in the past, being hypercompetitive, super driven, super motivated, self-starter, you know, athlete, you know, what I learned in sales of the medical devices at Stryker and Straumann, and really just put it to work here. And it's worked out pretty well. [00:03:39] Sam Wilson: Man, that's awesome. In order to be cash flow positive, you have to have sales. I mean, at what point in time did you say, okay, I've got a prototype, it works, and now we can go out and find clients? [00:03:51] Rick Elmore: Yeah. So I started researching this in 2017, really started messing around with some stuff in 2018. But you know, with my background, how driven I was, you know, when I took that leap of faith, January, Of 2019, you know, I have a family, I have kids, you know, failure was not an option. So, you know, getting creative and finding ways to fill that bucket every single month and make sure that we had money to pair bills and grow, that was the only option. [00:04:16] Rick Elmore: And I think when you, you know, bring your boats and you don't have anybody there to, you know, have a backup plan and, you know, support you, you figure it out. And I was the type of guy that was going to figure it out. And yeah. [00:04:26] Sam Wilson: Man. That's awesome. Very, very cool. Let's talk a little bit about, you know, kind of the use cases for sending handwritten letters. I mean, there are, I can imagine anywhere in real estate, even in commercial real estate, there are reasons to send handwritten letters. What are some use cases you guys are seeing right now in the CRE space? [00:04:43] Rick Elmore: Yeah. So, you know what? We really work full, you know, fully across the board with, like, every industry, but, you know, real estate, mortgage, real estate investors. It's really been a pretty consistent niche for us. It just makes sense, 'cause you know, relationships truly do matter in this industry. Really when we're working with, like, the agency or the agent in the agency level, you know, they're just automating sending like thank you cards or anniversary cards or birthday cards, asking for a referral, so usually, the agency will touch them three or four times a year and all that's usually automated. Like a Zapier integration and Integromat and API integration into, like, the agency software, or even just agents go on our website and just send a few cards. But unlike the investor side, man, we've seen some pretty creative lists that people pulled. [00:05:26] Rick Elmore: I think it's called PropStream, yeah, PropStream and PropertyRadar. They go on there, find these lists, absentee, divorce, expired listings. I mean, there's tons and tons and tons of lists on there that you can build, bankruptcy, probate. But I mean, we know it works because our clients that they've been working with us for, you know, three, four years. [00:05:45] Rick Elmore: And the response rates on handwritten notes are just 7, 8, 9 times higher than printed mail. The ROI on a handwritten mail campaign versus a print postcard campaign, usually, again is, you know, 78 or nine times higher as well. So, you know, it's just a lot more personable. You know, our technology is unique. It's patent pending. We have robots that hold real pens. We've developed this ourselves in-house. They write real handwritten notes, completely personalized, you know? I can talk all day on, you know, how people can use this, but, yeah, that's just like a quick high-level overview. [00:06:18] Sam Wilson: Right. I wonder, you know, there's, like you said, on the agency side, like thinking more, you know, thank you notes, birthday cards. They're kind of the more, more simple stuff. But I wonder when it comes to, especially, you know, for us as investors acquiring off-market leads, not just, not on the residential side, but on the commercial side, like, do you see people using this in mass, even on the commercial side, when they are, you know, bringing a list to you and saying, Hey man, we want to... [00:06:41] Rick Elmore: Yeah. So it was hard like during COVID 'cause a lot of our investors didn't think that they were in office, but you know, since like the COVID thing kind of slowed down, we've seen a lot of our commercial agents pick it back up, but really it's just about standing out and you know, that handwritten note, when it lands on that desk, you know, versus the million emails and Twitter notifications and Facebook and LinkedIn and all these platforms that people are using now to grow their business. [00:07:07] Rick Elmore: Grab that attention, right, with that handwritten note really, like, literally stands up on your desk, you know, because these are folded cards and they have a shelf life, right? Like, people are going to read them, they're going to leave them there. They're going to last sometimes for days, weeks, or even months. We have some pretty cool use cases in the, like, the home service industry. [00:07:24] Rick Elmore: But I know it's completely different, but literally, like we've seen customers have clients who, like, put these up, like, on their bookshelf or a fridge and come back a few months later and it's still there. So it's just a cool, you know, impactful and powerful, you know, marketing tool that, you know, gets the job done. [00:07:41] Sam Wilson: Right. What are some mistakes that you see people doing when it comes to direct mail? [00:07:47] Rick Elmore: So we have people like, I'm literally working with a real estate investor in New York right now. They want to do a, we recommend, like, shorter is better, you know, get to the point, you know, 30, 40, 50 words, right? Make an introduction, you know, call to action, make an ask who you are, what you can do, ask them to lunch or give me a call or something very straightforward, you know, because people's attention spans are so short nowadays. And we're working with an investor right now. And maybe they know something we don't know, but he wants to write a 250-word, you know, message. [00:08:16] Rick Elmore: And it's just, like, this person you don't know, do you think they're going to sit down and spend five minutes reading, like, this card. You know, it's more expensive to write longer too. It's just like, Nope, this is what we want. Just do it. And we're just like, all right, fine. We'll do it. [00:08:30] Rick Elmore: But yeah. I think mistakes really is, you know, inundating your client with too much information. Really, it's building that relationship, earning their trust, you know, just standing out, and being different is usually what we recommend. But yeah, try not to be too sales-y. Don't make this, you know, crazy card design with all these different, you know, advertisements on it and then stuff a different additional flyer with information. [00:08:53] Rick Elmore: It's really just about the relationship and relationships go back, you know, since the beginning and time of business, you know, the deeper, the stronger, the more loyal the relationship, the more your business is going to grow. And that's what we preach over here. It's relationship first, relationship second, relationship third, like, that's your main priority. [00:09:10] Rick Elmore: The ROI will come no matter what. It'll actually 10x 'cause you're going to have a loyal client. They're going to refer more clients. Like, they're going to do more business with you. Get you more business. So that's what we're preaching over here all the time. [00:09:22] Sam Wilson: Man, yeah, that's really good. I like that. I like your keep it, what'd you say, 40 words. [00:09:26] Rick Elmore: 40 words. Yeah. Short and sweet. Yeah. Yeah. 40, 50 words, you know, keep it short and sweet, you know, respect their time, right? [00:09:32] Sam Wilson: Right, man. That's cool. I love that. Let's talk a little bit about your business itself. You know, we talked about a book, here back on my shelf here before we kick this off, called Built to Sell by John Warrillow. I think let's say you pronounce his name. Maybe I butchered it. Not quite sure, but either way it was an impactful, impactful book for me, gosh, going on 11 years ago, when I sold a business and we started talking about some of the nuances in that book, tell me, what's it been like scaling your business, you know, in-house? What are some things you've done right? What are some things maybe you've done wrong? And then how can we learn from you on that? [00:10:05] Rick Elmore: Yeah, so I mean, one of the things I'm incredibly proud of is we built this company with no debt financing, no investors, no money raised. And I'm a marketing and sales guy, and I've started an industrial automation technology, robotics company. Being able to do that and be growing and hitting, you know, the list that we're hitting this year, I'm incredibly proud of, but something, you know, a big takeaway that, I mean, I recommend anybody who's in business regardless being an entrepreneur because even if like you're in sales, you're kind of running your own territory, your own business. That book Built to Sell is great because, for me, my big takeaway was you got to get out of working in your business, you know, the day-to-day stuff, the day-to-day grind and start, you know, working on your business. And there's a good quote in there that he talks about basically as an entrepreneur before you sell your business, they call it, kill the king. [00:10:51] Rick Elmore: Because the entrepreneur usually is the business, right? He's has all the relationships, does all the sales, does everything, knows everything. And if you can kill the king or get rid of the, you know, the me in the business, your business becomes a lot more valuable, a lot more scalable because I'm a lot more hands-off, there's systems, standard operating procedures or systems in place that allow your business to grow without you. [00:11:10] Rick Elmore: So, I mean, that's really been something I've been focused on in the last year is working on the business and killing the king. Like, how can I get rid of myself and have other people run this business 'cause that's how I'm going to sell this business. [00:11:21] Sam Wilson: And is that the end goal with your company? [00:11:23] Rick Elmore: Absolutely. Yeah. I mean, I just, I think for the things that I've done in my life, you know, I was the first person to go to college, you know, professional athlete, had success in corporate medical device, and to be an entrepreneur, and grow a business, and sell it. I think that's kind of like the icing or the cherry on top of my career. [00:11:40] Sam Wilson: Who was the first hire you brought on? [00:11:42] Rick Elmore: So I had a buddy of mine, I mean, I'm sure everybody hires a friend early on, but I had a friend that I played football with for 10 years in like Peewee high school. And he's our like chief operations officer. So I'm like, I'm super high energy, like, worry about everything, paranoid. Like I don't know if a lot of entrepreneurs like that, I think you have to be, but he's super cool, calm, never gets worked up, you know, very opposite of me. So I do all the, you know, business and marketing and growth and you know, everything customer facing and he's behind the scenes and it's worked out great. He's been here since day one. [00:12:16] Sam Wilson: Right. That's really cool. And I guess what was the moment when you said, gosh, if I want to grow this business, I'm going to have to bring other people on. How did you, I guess, as a solo entrepreneur go about bringing people on, how did you, how did you structure that? [00:12:28] Rick Elmore: Yeah. So hiring is a massive headache because in the early days, like you're basically building like the four pillars, like those first four or five hires, like it has to be right, because if you hire the wrong person, it can kill your business because it takes 4, 5, 6 months to get someone ramped up. [00:12:44] Rick Elmore: And if you make the wrong decision, you're going to basically waste a year, and you can't waste time in a startup that's self-funded, that needs money today. So basically it was people I can trust, high character, you know, people that, you know, wanted to learn, like, played sports in the past that had, like, the mindset of being on a team. But it wasn't about, you know, buying business or bringing on somebody for a $200,000 a year salary that had experience, it was more about trust, reliability. And yeah. [00:13:12] Sam Wilson: Did you structure that, and I'm sorry to dig into the nuance of this. [00:13:15] Rick Elmore: No, you're good. [00:13:16] Sam Wilson: This is a common question that people have when they're growing their business, especially in the early days and you go, okay, I need to bring on and commercial real estate's a very partnership, more focused industry than it is necessarily, you know, a business where you can bring on employees. But you know, when you set this up, did you have to give away equity to your buddy? [00:13:35] Rick Elmore: No. [00:13:35] Sam Wilson: Did you just say, Hey man, come on as an employee. [00:13:37] Rick Elmore: Nope. So I own a hundred percent. I mean, without really getting too much into the weeds, I'm a highly driven person that, you know, I would say, I mean, I'm a highly driven person that gets things done. I call myself a Jack of all trades and a master of getting things done. I don't think I'm a master of anything but II know how to do a lot, and I know how to get a job done. And I don't really rely on people, you know, to get anything done for me, huge self-starter, that was one of the things that both of my prior managers loved. They didn't have to micromanage me. They asked me to do something. I get that done. I had foresight. I can conceptualize problems of the future because I was always thinking about the future. So I would think about things before they became problems and start working on them. So to kind of mitigate. So my buddy understood that and he's a huge team player, incredibly selfless, and he knew that I had his best interest in mind as well. [00:14:32] Rick Elmore: So I think it's really important when you start a business, and I think a lot of people who start businesses, I've heard these horror stories, you know, people who start, there's one super, incredibly motivated, get done type of person. And then there's another guy on the side who knows how to talk the big game, but is more of like a leech. And he kind of attaches himself to the wagon of the other person. And I think that happens more often than not. [00:14:57] Sam Wilson: Right. Yeah. And it's certainly something to look out for. I can't remember what they called that in biology. What was that? A symbiotic and then, oh, symbiotic and parasitic relationship. [00:15:06] Rick Elmore: Yeah. [00:15:07] Sam Wilson: You know, you certainly, certainly have to look for those. What's a hurdle, when you think about your business and you say, okay, we've made it to, you know, to this point and you should be really proud of where you guys have taken it to this, you know, to today, but what's the next major hurdle for you and how will you know when you've gotten there? [00:15:21] Rick Elmore: Yeah. So one of the best things and the worst things about our business is that people don't even know that things like what we do exist, which is great for our clients because it protects the authenticity of our product. But for us to go out there and grow, you know, people are like, you use robots to write handwritten notes? Like, it's so foreign, like, you can automate sending personalized handwritten notes through software? What? [00:15:49] Rick Elmore: Like people kind of, like, are confused about it. So, I think we're in the hardest genre of a business. It's a new product, a new technology, a new idea with a new client, you know, versus, you know, medical where it's like, you know, you have current clients where you can cross-sell or upsell products and, you know, it's like not a new idea. [00:16:09] Rick Elmore: You're basically are, like, already in the sales process, sales mind with these clients. So yeah, the first three years were not for, you know, somebody who has a, you know, the faint of heart who has a weak stomach because this was not an easy business to build. You know, you can use like three access pen plotters or auto pens, but the barrier of entry, the cost of entry, you know, it's just incredibly expensive and incredibly hard. [00:16:33] Sam Wilson: Right, right. So what's, so I guess, what is the next hurdle for you guys? When you say, Hey... [00:16:37] Rick Elmore: So our next hurdle is really figuring out how to scale into the millions of handwritten notes per month because that's a lot of capital, that's a lot of space. You know, we've had discussions with, you know, large companies who want to send hundreds of thousands of pieces a month, but that needs to be on contracts 'cause we need to scale capital, scale employees, work, you know, three, eight-hour shifts. So getting that figured out is going to be a big problem for us. Also, you know, I'm building my fourth website, you know, every time you build a website, you learn what you did wrong on the last website. And, every developer has, like, the perfect solution. And then you build it, you're like crap, like, this isn't what I want, you know? Like, it needs to do this. So it's like, and that's like part of the fun of being an entrepreneur. There's so much growth and I tell anybody I've, you know, who asked me about what it's like to run a business, you know, if you're an entrepreneur for five years, you're going to learn and grow more than in a 20-year career, because they're not going to challenge you. They're not going to force you to problem solve. They're not going to force you to find money and build deep relationship. They're not going to force you to do that. They're going to force you to do the job. They're not going to force you to build the business. [00:17:43] Sam Wilson: That's about right, man. And just to know, you're in good company, I think all of us experience that with our website. It's like, you get it all done. You finally get everything. And then you're like, I really want to just start over. [00:17:54] Rick Elmore: Yeah. Yeah. And it's not always the best thing. [00:17:58] Sam Wilson: You said it though, you said, and I think that's gold, which is like, I'm not the master of none. I'm just the master of get it done. [00:18:03] Rick Elmore: Yeah. [00:18:04] Sam Wilson: Where it's like, that is better than perfect. I think. [00:18:06] Rick Elmore: Yeah. I love that quote. I hear it in one of what is, there's a song that says right now and I always talk to my wife, like, I feel like I am a Jack of all trades and a master of getting it done. And she just laughs 'cause she agrees. [00:18:17] Sam Wilson: That's awesome. Rick, if our listeners want to learn more about you, Simply Noted, and what it is that you do, how do they do that? [00:18:23] Rick Elmore: Yeah, so our website's just SimplyNoted.com. You can go and request a free sample kit. We send like a really nice, you know, sample kit with a bunch of stuff in it, but yeah, SimplyNoted.com. We're on LinkedIn, on LinkedIn all day. It's one of our, you know, most used tools, but yeah, SimplyNoted.com. Just go to the business page. You can, we'll send you a free sample kit or just reach out to me on LinkedIn. [00:18:42] Sam Wilson: Awesome. Rick, thank you for your time today. I do appreciate it. [00:18:45] Rick Elmore: Thanks for having me.
Episode 014 How you can make money with real estate, Featuring Aaron Norris, VP of The Norris Group – Alpha Tax with Matt Chancey Aaron is VP of The Norris Group which provides hard money to real estate investors in Florida and California. TNG also helps investors accomplish complex 1031 exchanges into new built-to-rent (B2R) inventory in Florida. Aaron served as VP of Market Insights for PropertyRadar for almost two years teaching investor, Realtors, mortgage professionals ans service providers about the power of public records data that helps Main Street small businesses disrupt disruptors. See his work on Forbes.com, Think Realty Magazine, and BiggerPockets.com, where technology, trends, and real estate collide. Licensed real estate broker (CA) and mortgage broker (CA & FL), active real estate investor. In our conversation, Aaron talks about what led him to the real estate world and how there is a place for everyone in real estate based off your strengths. Other topics we discuss include: Real estate in Florida versus real estate in California What could happen to lessen the amount of foreclosures The misconceptions about flipping houses due to gurus and TV shows The differences between single assets and pools The effects of the possible new tax in California for flippers Enjoy the show! Connect with Aaron: Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronnorris Twitter: @aaronnorris Connect with Matt: Website: https://www.mattchanceylive.com/home1615404071938 Matthew Chancey is a Registered Representative of Coastal Equities, Inc. and an Investment Advisory Representative of Coastal Investment Advisors, Inc. Neither Coastal Equities, Inc. nor Coastal Investment Advisors, Inc. is affiliated with Micel Financial LLC. Investment Advisory Services are offered through Coastal Investment Advisors, Inc., and securities are offered through Coastal Equities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, 1201 N. Orange St., Suite 729, Wilmington, DE 19801. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How To Find Off Market Opportunities Utilizing SB 9 & ADU Legislation (Accessory Dwelling Unit) In this episode, Beau talks with Aaron Norris about how to find off-market real estate opportunities using the new SB 9 legislation that just went into effect in January 2022. About Aaron Norris Aaron Norris started his real estate career started at five years old fixing houses in his father's flip business in CA. After living in NYC for almost a decade, he joined the family hard money business as a mortgage officer and researcher, producing numerous market timing reports and award-winning resources for the real estate community. As VP of Market Insights for PropertyRadar, he speaks and writes nationally on trends & the power of public records that help Main Street compete with Wall Street. You'll find his works on Forbes.com, Think Realty Magazine, and BiggerPockets.com. He's also been directly involved in raising over $2 million dollars for charities since 2008. Thanks, Twitter: @aaronnorris @propertyradar What is SB 9 California? SB9, also known as the California Housing Opportunity and More Efficiency (HOME) Act, is a state bill that requires cities to allow one additional residential unit onto parcels zoned for single-dwelling units. What is an ADU? An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a secondary housing unit on a single-family residential lot. The term “accessory dwelling unit” is an institutional-sounding name, but it's the most commonly-used term across the country to describe this type of housing. While the full name is a mouthful, the shorthand “ADU” is better. The law, which passed in September 2021, went into effect across California on January 1, 2022.
Aaron Norris –Agency for Agents Episode 018 Aaron Norris Aaron is VP of Market Insights for PropertyRadar where he tackles insights into public records data to help Main Street small businesses disrupt disruptors. He's co-hosting the Data Driven Real Estate Podcast for PropertyRadar. You can catch Aaron speaking and writing nationally on topics such as technology and its impacts on real estate (accessory dwelling units, 3D printing, robotics, artificial intelligence, zero interface XR, shared economy, fintech, etc.). You'll also catch his contributions on Forbes.com, BiggerPockets, and ThinkRealty Magazine to name a few. He's a licensed real estate broker and lender. He's been part of the family's hard money loan business, The Norris Group, since 2005. At the Norris Group, he launched its award-winning radio show with his "Pops," Bruce Norris. He's been directly involved in raising over $2 million for local charities through events like "I Survived Real Estate" and Give BIG Riverside County. He's served on numerous local, regional and national boards from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) to planned giving committees to housing coalitions. He's also a Certified Specialist in Planned Giving (CSPG) and hopes to inspire more to give time, talent and treasure to meaningful causes. Listen to this Agency For Agents episode with Aaron Norris about PropertyRadar and what he does! Here is what to expect on this week's show: The future of “iBuyers” (Zillow/Open Door) and how they may affect the market currently and years from now. The different ways to create value in a market. What his service PropertyRadar does, how they control their market and the many things they excel at. Connect with Aaron: Links: LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronnorris Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/RealEstateWaytoWealthandFreedom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a successful technology career in Silicon Valley, Sean O'Toole purchased and flipped over 150 residential and commercial properties. He exited the market in 2006, right before the credit bubble burst. Combining his technology and real estate experience, Sean launched ForeclosureRadar in 2007. ForeclosureRadar was quickly recognized as the nation's best foreclosure information source, growing to help tens of thousands of real estate professionals prosper in an otherwise devastating market. In 2013, Sean launched PropertyRadar, expanding beyond foreclosures to create a property data and owner information platform that powers thousands of investors, real estate professionals, home service and other property-centric businesses. More than just a data company, PropertyRadar levels the playing field by giving small businesses the same opportunities found in public records that big businesses have long enjoyed. [00:01 - 05:38] Opening Segment Get to know Sean O'Toole A 90s Silicon Valley Tech Guy What PropertyRadar is all about [05:39 - 24:06] Finding More Off Market Deals Public Records Systems and Building a Company Sean talks about handling and acquiring different types of data Image Processing Software and Incestuous Markets Relevant Data Points You Have to Know to Find Off Market Deals The Absentee Owner List and The Vacant List The Best Way to Get that Next Step Make Multiple Impressions Those who do it the right way and those who spray and pray [24:07 - 33:28] Making Sure Your Off Market Deal Contacts Come Through Going the Multimedia Online Way What is Co-Registration? How An Honest Genuine Letter Goes a Long Way The Five D's of Foreclosures What about the bank? [33:29 - 45:48] Closing Segment Quick break for our sponsors Groundfloor offers short-term, high-yield real estate debt investments to the general public. Check www.passivewealthstrategy.com/groundfloor/ to get started. What is the best investment you've ever made other than your education? His own residence Sean's worst investment Deals that he did not have personal knowledge about, like a multifamily deal What is the most important lesson that you've learned in business and investing? “All opportunity comes from change.” Connect with my guest. See the links below. Tweetable Quotes: “What really actually mattered was having the right message for the right person.” - Sean O'Toole “Impressions build trust.” - Sean O'Toole “The most important valuable thing you have to invest is your time.” - Sean O'Toole ------------ Connect with Sean O'Toole through sean@propertyradar.com, Twitter and LinkedIn. Visit their website https://www.propertyradar.com/. Be a part of PropertyRadar Community. Invest passively in multiple commercial real estate assets such as apartments, self storage, medical facilities, hotels and more through https://www.passivewealthstrategy.com/crowdstreet/ Participate directly in real estate investment loans on a fractional basis. Go to www.passivewealthstrategy.com/groundfloor/ and get ready to invest on your own terms. Join our Passive Investor Club for access to passive commercial real estate investment opportunities. LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes
Aaron Norris is Vice President of The Norris Group. His role at The Norris Group includes loan officer, investor relations, business development, as well as marketing. Aaron has been in the real estate field for over a decade having worked in the construction and design industry before joining The Norris Group in 2005. You'll catch his speaking nationally on topics like real estate technology and innovative real estate marketing (artificial intelligence, robotics, shared economy, virtual & augmented reality, FinTech and iBuyers). Aaron is committed to keeping “Main Street” real estate investors relevant in the ever-changing real estate investing landscape.He's also the creator of The Norris Group's series, “I Survived Real Estate,” which will cross the 1 million dollars raised threshold in 2020! In total, Aaron has been directly involved in raising over $2 million for charity since 2008Aaron also works for PropertyRadar witting articles for national consumption, hosting and many other marketing responsibilities.The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669. For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.Video LinkRadio Show
Aaron Norris is Vice President of The Norris Group. His role at The Norris Group includes loan officer, investor relations, business development, as well as marketing. Aaron has been in the real estate field for over a decade having worked in the construction and design industry before joining The Norris Group in 2005. You'll catch his speaking nationally on topics like real estate technology and innovative real estate marketing (artificial intelligence, robotics, shared economy, virtual & augmented reality, FinTech and iBuyers). Aaron is committed to keeping “Main Street” real estate investors relevant in the ever-changing real estate investing landscape.He's also the creator of The Norris Group's series, “I Survived Real Estate,” which will cross the 1 million dollars raised threshold in 2020! In total, Aaron has been directly involved in raising over $2 million for charity since 2008Aaron also works for PropertyRadar witting articles for national consumption, hosting and many other marketing responsibilities.The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669. For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.Video LinkRadio Show
Isabelle Stonebraker does 150 listings and 75 wholesale deals a year in Northern Arizona, with a unique strategy for finding and contacting ready-to-sell leads that no one else has. By having a wholesale investment business and a retail business running as separate entities, Isabelle maximizes her lead generation and can get deals where other agents can't. Adding an investment division to your business gives you more opportunity and the ability to use your skill set more creatively, especially when it comes to generating leads. Download Isabelle's Cold Offer Letter & Contract --READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT-- Today she walks you through her brilliant cold offer strategy, from finding the leads to her highly efficient direct mail process. 1. Cold Offers - Isabelle has come up with an amazing process for finding investment leads. Using sites like Propstreet and PropertyRadar, she compiles the homes in a subdivision of homes worth $300,000, calculates 75% of that value, and from that subtracts $16/square foot for estimated repair costs. Specifically, she's looking for homes where the offer price works out to be more than the seller originally paid, and to those owners, she sends out an actual offer letter. Mailing 2,000 letters a week and paying $3.13 apiece, her conversion is 0.15%, so for every 680 homes mailed she gets a deal, closing 8-10 wholesale deals a month. To get homeowners to open them, the direct mail pieces have to look like personal letters or cards. 2. Lead providers - Isabelle also generates wholesale leads from lead providers like Fast Home Offers. These sites typically want 30-day, all-cash sellers, and it's a guaranteed lead with a legitimate contact that's not listed on the MLS. They pay anything from $200 to $600 per lead, so in order to make money, you have to convert at least 1 out of every 4 leads. 3. Agent Referrals - Working in Northern Arizona for a long time and being well-known for doing investment deals has allowed Isabelle to generate deals through fellow agents. If an agent comes across anything that wouldn't be right for a listing, they refer it to Isabelle and she gets it as a wholesale listing. Download Isabelle's cold offer letter template and contract for FREE by filling out this form.
Spencer Rascoff is a serial entrepreneur and company leader who is now the chair and co founder of Pacaso, dot.LA, and Supernova. He also is co-founder and general partner of 75 & Sunny, a VC firm that focuses on early stage startups and he also serves on the board for Palantir. But most of us watching or listening to this show know Spencer from Zillow, which he co-founded in 2006, and served as CEO for a decade.00:00 The Data Driven Real Estate Podcast Welcomes Spencer Rascoff, Co-founder and former CEO of Zillow, Co-founder and Chairman of Pacaso, dot.la and Supernova, Co-founder and General Partner of 75 & Sunny and Board Member of Palantir00:54 Briefly mentioning the state of DDRE1:10 How did Spencer get involved in so many industries?3:37 Spencer's wide breadth of investing and investing philosophy8:55 What is Pacaso and how does it work?20:00 Supernova, Offerpad, SPACs and iBuying20:31 What excites Spencer about Offerpad?31:00 Spencer's past, present and future with iBuying34:00 Can Wall Street and property technology survive another downturn?44:02 What data does Spencer wish he had and the future of real estate49:45 Spencer's favorite software collaborators51:53 What technologies could we see changing the state of real estate?55:04 The current state of the DDRE Podcast and its future
Will There Be A Wave Of Foreclosures In Our Near Future? Welcome to episode 18 of The Multifamily Millionaire: Real Income From Real Estate with Jason Lee. This week Jason welcomes Sean O'Toole to the show and the discuss his website PropertyRadar.com (and PropetyForclosure.com), how he offers the stellar tools for real estate investors that he does, and the future of the real estate market (coming from the guy who predicted the crash of '08 in '05). Having started his first software company at age 18, Sean O'Toole has been a serial entrepreneur for 25+ years. He took a break from tech in 2001 and began buying foreclosures. Besides being great timing, he found it to be a fascinating business, to say the least. With the launch of ForeclosureRadar.com he brought together his passions for technology, real estate, finance and economics to build something great. He has now begun to fulfill a larger vision with the launch of PropertyRadar.com with the continued goal of bringing greater transparency and stability to the real estate market. Here is what to expect on this week's show: Sean's background and how he went from multiple Silicon Valley startups into real estate and then starting Property Radar. The patterns and trends that Sean saw in those in the foreclosure real estate market and how he initially was able to see a 55% return on his capital. How coming from tech helped Sean as he moved into the real estate data business. How Sean's company Foreclosure Radar actually helped him and others to find great deals that were being foreclosed on. The tools that Sean employed on his website to level the playing field in terms of who got to see accurate foreclosure data. How it was that Sean saw the crash of 2008 very early on, all the way back in 2005. What does Sean see for the economy and the housing market right now looking into the immediate future (this is very interesting!). For those who are interested in foreclosures, the process that Sean uses when evaluating foreclosures. Where the real opportunity is in the real estate market and the steps one has to take so as to be able to take advantage of it (hint: it's about differentiators). How to use Sean's platform and app correctly to find their next deal. An almost big mistake that Sean made, which almost kept him from being a real estate investor, and what you can learn about it for your own investing. Links Mentioned: PropertyRadar.com ForclosureRadar.com Connect with Sean & Property Radar: Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanotoole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propertyradar/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanotoole/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PropertyRadar/ Email: Sean@propertyradar.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today Jason welcomes Property Radar's Sean O'Toole as he explains why he doesn't expect housing prices to crash in 2021. The founder of Property Radar says he doesn't foresee another foreclosure crisis like the one in 2008. [2:45] Sean heard from people raising money to buy foreclosures [3:18] Sean doesn't expect a big foreclosure crisis [5:30] Banks learned it was a mistake to rush to foreclose [6:35] Sean doesn't expect price drops, it requires a motivated seller. [9:15] The re-ruralization of America [24:30] Trade deficit leads to low interest rates [29:00] Property Radar's latest research [34:45] iBuyer data shows they are a small part of the market (.5%) www.PropertyRadar.com/ _______________________________________________________ The WEALTH TRANSFER is happening FAST! Protect your financial future now! Did you know that 25% to 40% of all dollars ever created were dumped into the economy last year??? This will be devastating to some and an opportunity to others, be sure you're on the right side of this massive wealth transfer. Learn from our experiences, maximize your ROI and avoid regrets. Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com Jason's TV Clips: https://vimeo.com/549444172 Asset Protection, Tax Savings & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect What do Jason's clients say? http://JasonHartmanTestimonials.com Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else http://JasonHartman.com/Fund Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Guided Visualization for Investors: http://jasonhartman.com/visualization
When doing the real estate business, you are going to be dealing with big data, day in and day out. That is why it is an advantage to have technology that will help you advance your business. Today, we speak to Sean O'Toole of PropertyRadar and he tells us the power of data in real estate investing.Sean tells us about all the data that we have access to but we don't know about. He also shares his journey in real estate, flipping over 150 residential and commercial properties and then exited the market in 2006, right before the credit bubble burst. Sean used his real estate experience and his tech-savvy to start Foreclosure Radar in 2007, then pivoted from foreclosures to the general real estate market with the launch of PropertyRadar in 2013. Listen now!
Sean O'Toole is the Founder and CEO of Property Radar. He was also a three-time startup guy in Silicon Valley in the 90s. He launched his first software company, ForeclosureRadar.com at the age of 18 and has been a serial entrepreneur for 25+ years. This brought together his passion for technology, real estate, finance, and economics to build something great. He has also begun to fulfill a larger vision with the launch of PropertyRadar.com with the continued goal of bringing greater transparency and stability to the real estate market.Did you know, Sean taught himself to program and write software professionally at the age of 14? He was selling computers by 16 and writing software. He started his first software company at 18. That gift at 10 years old of getting access to a computer, at least back in 1978 was a huge game-changer for him.Sean is very good at Math, Logic, and computers, which to him is a perfect world. Gifted!In our conversation, we discussed:What is property radar?Step-by-step on how to automate and integrate property and data ownersIntroduction to Deferred Sales TrustConnect with Sean O'Toole:Website: propertyradar.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Capital Gains Tax Solutions Community today:capitalgainstaxsolutions.comCapital Gains Tax Solutions FacebookCapital Gains Tax Solutions Twitter
During this episode of the Lab Coat Agents Podcast, host Jeff Pfitzer talks to Aaron Norris, Vice President of market insights for a platform called PropertyRadar. He started flipping houses with his dad as a kid. Aaron is now an MLL specializing in hard money and a licensed real estate broker; He speaks publicly and writes nationally. Tune in to hear about his experiences, the value of data, and how to utilize it to grow your business! Episode Highlights: At age 19, Aaron moved to New York City and was a professional actor. In between jobs there, he started into Wall Street doing acquisition and multiple financial presentations for a banking firm and enjoyed it. Aaron is certified in PR and marketing. He went back to California and re-joined the family business. He was in the real estate community creating content for 15 years and then was living a dream doing the technology space. Aaron shares a chocolate and peanut butter analogy: Chocolate is what you bring to business. Peanut butter is the data. Combining them creates magic. Jeff says sales professionals are the most scroll-chasing individuals in the world who actually sit back and execute on strategies that involve data. What are strategies that real estate agents can utilize for data? PropertyRadar is a public record platform for people, mortgage, and property data all in one. As the real estate market is very high, agents have to create deals. You need a real estate investor in your back pocket. iBuyers are not buying hard properties, they are buying the easy ones, and they are competing with realtors. iBuyers don't want people's problems and property problems, so as a real estate agent, you have to understand the game. Institutional investors raise a lot of money thinking that there is going to be distress or a huge wave of closure, but unfortunately, they are most likely going to be sorely disappointed. If you are not in the builder space, it will be tough as property rates are going up. As long as prices stay inflated, it is always a good time to sell. Number 211 is a nationwide network that helps the human services hotline. If you dial 211 and ask them for data and different resources for housing, rent utility, etc., you will get more than you ask for. Jeff inquires, “When it comes to acquiring data, how does that work for a real estate or mortgage professional?” There is a subscription-based model of PropertyRadar; Aaron explains how it works and why it is important. 3 Key Points: Aaron shares how he is helping and teaching real estate industries and market professionals how they can do better with data. Marketing means you are talking to the right audience at the right time on the right channel with the right message. Jeff is curious to know, “Where PropertyRadar pulls and estimates a value or equity?” Resources Mentioned: Lab Coat Agents | Website | Facebook | Facebook Group | Twitter | Instagram Jeff Pfitzer | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter Aaron Norris | LinkedIn | Website | https://community.propertyradar.com/ | aaron@propertyradar.com Chime (sponsor) LinkU (Sponsor)
Sean O'Toole is the Founder and CEO of Property Radar. He was also a three-time startup guy in Silicon Valley in the 90s. He launched his first software company, ForeclosureRadar.com at the age of 18 and has been a serial entrepreneur for 25+ years. This brought together his passion for technology, real estate, finance, and economics to build something great. He has also begun to fulfill a larger vision with the launch of PropertyRadar.com with the continued goal of bringing greater transparency and stability to the real estate market.Did you know, Sean taught himself to program and write software professionally at the age of 14? He was selling computers by 16 and writing software. He started his first software company at 18. That gift at 10 years old of getting access to a computer, at least back in 1978 was a huge game-changer for him.Sean is very good at Math, Logic, and computers, which to him is a perfect world. Gifted!In our conversation, we discussed:What is property radar?Step-by-step on how to automate and integrate property and data ownersIntroduction to Deferred Sales TrustConnect with Sean O'Toole:Website: propertyradar.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Expert CRE Community today:expertCREsecrets.comeXpert CRE Secrets FacebookeXpert CRE Secrets Youtube
Economists expect to avert a foreclosure crisis comparable to that of ’08. On this State of the Market podcast with Sean O’Toole of PropertyRadar, we discuss why. Sean also shares foreclosure data and his expert opinion on what these numbers might mean for real estate in 2021. Listen and learn why we may not see a huge spike in foreclosures, how to combat current inventory challenges as a homebuyer, when mortgage rates will hit one percent, and so much more. Don’t miss it! Visit hibandigital.com/toolbox Claim Real Estate Discounts, Free Trials, and More Visit hibandigital.com/resources Sponsors Rebus University - Get Over $10,000 in Real Estate Training for as Little as $97 Visit futureofrealestatetraining.com PadHawk - Find Your Market's Best Leads for FREE with a 7-Day Trial Visit padhawk.com Roddy's FLS - Discover Unbeatable Real Estate Deals with a FREE Foreclosure List Visit 4closure.info Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today’s episode Alex shares how to buy a foreclosed home. She explains the importance of gathering all the information ahead of an auction, knowing which data points are most critical and mistakes to avoid. Later she sits down with Sean O'Toole. O’Toole is the founder and CEO of PropertyRadar. He has flipped 150+ properties in Silicon Valley before strategically exiting the market in 2006 to get into real estate technology. He found success almost immediately with ForeclosureRadar in 2007. In 2013, he pivoted away from foreclosures, and to general real estate with the launch of PropertyRadar, an REI tool that levels the playing field by giving small businesses the same public record access that has long been coveted by large firms. Have a question of your own? Call and leave us a voicemail at 502-444-LOVE. We’ll answer your questions and might include it in a future episode. Don’t forget to subscribe or leave a review for the show! It helps other people find the show. Thanks for supporting us. Instagram: @LovetheAgentFacebook: Love the Agentwww.lovetheagent.com
Today we welcome Aaron Norris, whose real estate career started at five years old fixie houses his father's split business. After living in New York City for almost a decade he joined the family's hard money business as a mortgage officer and researcher. Today he's the Vice President of market insights for PropertyRadar. He speaks and writes nationally on trends and the power of public records that helps Main Street compete with Wall Street. You'll find his works on forbes.com. Think realty magazine and bigger pockets. We're going to concentrate today on this wonderful software called property radar. This software allows you to research residential and commercial properties using enhanced public records data. You can connect with owners by phone, email, mail, in person, and online. Find complete show notes and more information at therichergeek.com/podcast
Sean O'Toole is a real estate investor and the CEO of PropertyRadar. He flipped 150+ properties in Silicon Valley before strategically pivoting to focus on real estate technology. Sean realized great success immediately with his platform, ForeclosureRadar in 2007. In 2013, Sean moved away from foreclosures to general real estate data with the launch of PropertyRadar, an REI tool that levels the playing field by giving small businesses the same public record access that has long been coveted by large firms. Sean O'Toole joins John Carney today in The Real Estate Locker Room to talk about how to analyze foreclosures better with great data.
When your searching is driven by the right datasets you will find better deals, and today on the show we talk data with Aaron Norris, VP of Market Insights at PropertyRadar. Aaron is a multifaceted man whose talents lie in the fields of marketing, data, and education, and he also has experience in the hard money lending game with The Norris Group owned by his father Bruce. Our conversation with Aaron is all about the movements he is privy to in different markets and how he can locate the best opportunities by leveraging unique datasets. We kick things off hearing about Aaron's interesting career beginning as a broke actor in NYC before he fell in love with marketing and data on Wall Street.
Tommy Christy is CEO of Alpine Holdings Inc. and Owner of ilovehouses.com, an asset acquisition platform aimed at facilitating property purchases nationwide through digital advertising and online media platforms. Tommy has over a decade of real estate investor experience and over $500 million in investment activity. He helped acquire, renovate, and lease over 2,700 homes in Northern California working with Invitation Homes. He's also done over 1,000 foreclosure and distressed flips personally. Get your questions answered on the upcoming show by posting your questions in our community: https://bit.ly/ddre-4200:00 The Data Driven Real Estate Podcast Welcomes Tommy Christy, CEO of Alpine Holdings, Inc. and owner of ILoveHouses.com01:19 Who is Invitation Homes? 03:41 How did Tommy started in real estate?12:25 What were Wall Street institutional investors, like Invitation Homes, chasing during the foreclosure crisis14:07 Key lessons from Invitation Homes that transferred ilovehouses.com29:20 What key markets is Tommy focused on40:29 Land development, flipping, and rentals?45:45 How can investors scale their business? What role is the BRRR model playing in his business?49:50 What data is important when selecting properties 53:52 What KPIs are important for digital marketing? Why Tommy may be going back to direct mail marketing.56:22 What opportunity is ahead in 2021for real estate investors?
Melissa Shea is the CEO of a Real Estate Integrated Company - Everyday RE Group, the President of the LIREIA (Long Island Real Estate Investors Association), has a NY brokers license, a licensed commercial lender for Everyday Funding, and EXIT Realty regional owner for Connecticut and Rhode Island. She has been an experienced Real Estate investor for the past 15 years and has raised over $35 million for real estate projects. She is committed to helping the homeless and is a mother of 8 children. On this week's show, Melissa shares how divorce helped her get further into real estate, her unusual launch into owning LIREIA and mentoring, her mix of flips and holds, and how opportunity is emerging in states like New York and New Jersey due to the pandemic response. Get your questions answered on the upcoming show by posting your questions in our community: https://bit.ly/ddre-4100:00 The Data Driven Real Estate Podcast Welcomes Melissa Shea CEO of Real Estate Integrated Company and President of Long Island Real Estate Investor Associations (LIREIA)00:45 From divorce to running a REIA, Melissa's unusual path into real estate investing07:00 Melissa's unexpected entry into mentoring and the important of action10:37 The mix of flipping and buy and hold properties12:26 Where is flipping best?14:33 The number one skill she tries to teach her agents that has been a key source of her success17:41 How New York's tenant rules has impacted local land lords and potential opportunity in struggling landlords34:30 What data does Melissa use in identifying buy-and-hold real estate markets?42:02 What real estate strategies is she currently focusing on?43:23 Reverse mortgage strategies for real estate investors.
Sean flipped 150+ properties in Silicon Valley before strategically exiting the marketing in 2006, to focus on real estate technology. He found great success almost immediately with the ForeclosureRadar in 2007. In 2013, he pivoted away from foreclosures, to general real estate with the launch of PropertyRadar, an REI tool that levels the playing field by giving small businesses the same public record access that has long been coveted by large firms. Connect with Sean O'Toole : Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanotoole/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanotoole Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PropertyRadar/ Website: propertyradar.com email: sean@propertyradar.com Connect with Seth Ferguson: http://www.SethFerguson.org
Want to become financially free through real estate? Check out our eBook to learn how to jump start a cash flowing real estate portfolio here https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com/real-estate-wealth-bookIn this episode of The Real Estate Investing Club I interview Aaron Norris, Aaron's real estate career started at five years old fixing houses in his father's flip business. After living in NYC for almost a decade, he joined the family hard money business as a mortgage officer and researcher, producing numerous market timing reports and award-winning resources for the real estate community. As VP of Market Insights for PropertyRadar, he speaks and writes nationally on trends & the power of public records that help Main Street compete with Wall Street.. Aaron Norris is a real estate investor who has a great story to share and words of wisdom to impart for both beginning and veteran investors alike, so grab your pen and paper, buckle up and enjoy the ride. Want to get in contact with Aaron Norris? Reach out at https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronnorris/ and www.propertyradar.comEnjoy the show? Subscribe to the channel for all our upcoming real estate investor interviews and episodes.************************************************************************GET INVOLVED, CONNECTED & GROW YOUR REAL ESTATE BUSINESSLEARN -- Want to learn the ins and outs of real estate investing? Check out our book at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com/real-estate-wealth-bookCONNECT -- Want to join one of the most active Facebook Groups for Real Estate Investors? Click here to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2940993215976264PARTNER -- Want to partner on a deal or connect in person? Email the host Gabe Petersen at gabe@therealestateinvestingclub.com or reach out on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-petersen/GROW -- Want for us to bring you leads and run your real estate digital marketing? Reach out to our partner agency at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com/off-market-lead-generation-servicesWATCH -- Want to watch our YouTube channel? Click here: https://bit.ly/theREIshowMASTERY -- Want to learn how to master your life by mastering your health, wealth, relationships and spirit? Check out our sister podcast, Pursuing Greatness, at https://www.pursuinggreatnesspodcast.com************************************************************************ABOUT THE REAL ESTATE INVESTING CLUB SHOWThe Real Estate Investing Club is a podcast and YouTube show where real estate investing professionals share their best advice, greatest stories, and favorite tips as a real estate investor. Join us as we delve into every aspect of real estate investing - from self-storage, to mobile home parks, to single family flips and rentals, to multifamily syndication!#realestateinvesting #passiveincome #realestateSupport the show (https://paypal.me/GabrielWPetersen?locale.x=en_US)
Aaron Norris is the Vice President of Market Insights at PropertyRadar. Aaron's real estate career started at five years old fixing houses in his father's flip business. After living in NYC for almost a decade, he joined the family hard money business as a mortgage officer and researcher, producing numerous market timing reports and award-winning resources for the real estate community. As VP of Market Insights for PropertyRadar, he speaks and writes nationally on trends & the power of public records that help Main Street compete with Wall Street. REIMastermind.net
After a successful technology career in Silicon Valley, Sean purchased and flipped over 150 residential and commercial properties. He exited the market in 2006, right before the credit bubble burst. Combining his technology and real estate experience, Sean launched ForeclosureRadar in 2007. ForeclosureRadar was quickly recognized as the nation's best foreclosure information source, growing to help tens of thousands of real estate professionals prosper in an otherwise devastating market. In 2013, Sean launched PropertyRadar, expanding beyond foreclosures to create a property data and owner information platform that powers thousands of investors, real estate professionals, home service and other property-centric businesses. More than just a data company, PropertyRadar levels the playing field by giving small businesses the same opportunities found in public records that big businesses have long enjoyed.
Bruce is joined by Aaron Norris. Aaron is VP of Market Insights for PropertyRadar where he tackles insights into public records data to help Main Street small businesses disrupt disruptors. Starting July 2020, he'll be co-hosting the Data-Driven Real Estate Podcast for PropertyRadar. You can catch Aaron speaking and writing nationally on topics such as technology and its impacts on real estate (accessory dwelling units, 3D printing, robotics, artificial intelligence, zero interface XR, shared economy, fintech, etc.). You'll also catch his contributions on Forbes, BiggerPockets, and ThinkRealty Magazine to name a few.He's been in the hard money lending family business, The Norris Group, for over 15 years. There he created many award-winning resources for investors merging timing and strategy with his "Pops," Bruce Norris. He's a mortgage broker and California real estate broker.Bruce and Aaron get into the nuts and bolts of the future of The Norris Group after what was almost the most devastating thing ever to happen to The Norris Group.The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669. For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.Video LinkRadio Show
Bruce is joined by Aaron Norris. Aaron is VP of Market Insights for PropertyRadar where he tackles insights into public records data to help Main Street small businesses disrupt disruptors. Starting July 2020, he'll be co-hosting the Data-Driven Real Estate Podcast for PropertyRadar. You can catch Aaron speaking and writing nationally on topics such as technology and its impacts on real estate (accessory dwelling units, 3D printing, robotics, artificial intelligence, zero interface XR, shared economy, fintech, etc.). You'll also catch his contributions on Forbes, BiggerPockets, and ThinkRealty Magazine to name a few.He's been in the hard money lending family business, The Norris Group, for over 15 years. There he created many award-winning resources for investors merging timing and strategy with his "Pops," Bruce Norris. He's a mortgage broker and California real estate broker. Bruce and Aaron talk about The Norris Group's new dynamic in the office. Bruce's move to Florida and if investing in Florida is right for everyone.The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669. For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.Video LinkRadio Show
Bruce Norris is joined by Sean O'Toole of PropertyRadar for part 1 of the radio show. After a successful technology career in Silicon Valley, Sean purchased and flipped over 150 residential and commercial properties, nicely exiting the market before the credit bubble burst. Combining his technology and real estate experience Sean launched ForeclosureRadar in 2007, well before most realized a foreclosure crisis was coming. The service was quickly recognized as the nation's best foreclosure information source and helped tens of thousands of real estate professionals succeed in a market which was otherwise devastating. Sean's mission to help the little guy succeed in the real estate market continues with the launch of PropertyRadar.Bruce and Sean discuss how and why Sean started PropertyRadar and where it is going as they expand nationwide.The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669. For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.Video LinkRadio Show
Bruce Norris is joined by Sean O'Toole of PropertyRadar for part 1 of the radio show. After a successful technology career in Silicon Valley, Sean purchased and flipped over 150 residential and commercial properties, nicely exiting the market before the credit bubble burst. Combining his technology and real estate experience Sean launched ForeclosureRadar in 2007, well before most realized a foreclosure crisis was coming. The service was quickly recognized as the nation's best foreclosure information source and helped tens of thousands of real estate professionals succeed in a market which was otherwise devastating. Sean's mission to help the little guy succeed in the real estate market continues with the launch of PropertyRadar.Bruce and Sean talk about the special gift and tradition that led to his early fascination with being an Entrepreneur. Sean's career in Silicon Valley and his early days as a real estate investor.The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669. For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.Video LinkRadio Show
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