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AI is bringing 6,000 jobs to a small Texan town, and home prices are seeing a sizable jump…but what happens once the job is done? Is this just a mini housing bubble waiting to happen, or is buying near an AI boomtown actually worth the risk? These scenarios may begin popping up more and more—what happens when it's in your neck of the woods? We're back with more headlines on what's affecting the housing market. AI-induced housing bubbles could be coming in hot as small, overlooked areas of the U.S. turn to boomtowns with more jobs and more housing demand (at least temporarily). If you are going to buy in or around one of these cities, this is what to buy so you don't get burnt once the construction workers leave. Fresh distress hits real estate as the “maturity wall” grows even taller. Multifamily delinquencies are up 600% from just a few years ago, and office space is struggling even with so many return-to-office announcements over the past two years. And it's not just commercial real estate. Flippers are stuck with listings getting stale, with some 2/3 of house flippers seeing longer days on market. How do Henry and James, our house flipping experts, avoid holding a hefty hard money loan while waiting for a property to sell? In This Episode We Cover New AI boomtowns forming in small investing markets (and whether you should buy) Why big properties, even though distressed, may not all fall to foreclosure any time soon What to buy if you're investing near a newly approved data center Why not buying right now could be a huge mistake (even as investors struggle) The one thing James asks from his lender to save him serious cash when a property won't sell And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Join us at the BiggerPockets Conference October 2-4 in Orlando. Buy tickets Sign Up for the Investor Brief Newsletter Find Investor-Friendly Lenders “The Largest Infrastructure Buildout in Human History” Could Be a Massive Opportunity For Real Estate Investors Henry's BiggerPockets Profile James' BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Texas Standard: Data center construction spurring a housing crisis in Abilene CRED IQ: Property Types Feeling the August Heat HousingWire: Fix-and-flip market shows signs of strain as mortgage rates climb Grab James's Book, The House Flipping Framework Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-457. Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nvidia (NVDA) delivered another massive quarter, with data center revenue surging and management forecasting extraordinary growth ahead. But as the AI buildout gets larger, Nvidia is also becoming increasingly involved in financing, demand guarantees and other arrangements across the AI ecosystem. Simon and Dan break down why that matters, where the risks are building, and what could happen if some of AI’s biggest customers eventually pull back. They also wrap up Canadian bank earnings season with a closer look at CIBC (CM.TO), including rising mortgage delinquencies, commercial credit trends and the growing importance of wealth management and capital markets across the Canadian banks. Salesforce (CRM) delivered a strong quarter as its AI products continue gaining traction, providing another example of why not every software company is being disrupted by AI. Dollar Tree (DLTR) continues its turnaround, expanding its multi-price strategy and improving store operations as more consumers search for value. Simon and Dan compare its progress with Dollarama (DOL.TO) and discuss why Dollar Tree could potentially offer more upside despite Dollarama remaining the stronger operator. Finally, Best Buy (BBY) provides an interesting look at consumer spending, with a notable divergence emerging between its U.S. and Canadian businesses. Subscribe to Our New Youtube Channel! Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are you eager to leave your W-2 job and dive into real estate full-time? Hold on before you jump! Quitting prematurely can put unnecessary financial stress on you and your family. In this episode, Gino Barbaro breaks down the realistic, step-by-step framework to transition safely from your day job into real estate without putting your financial security at risk. Gino shares his personal journey—transitioning from working long hours at a restaurant to building a massive multifamily real estate portfolio alongside his partner, Jake. Learn how to leverage your current W-2 job as an asset, use your earned income to fund your learning and investments, and build a solid foundation that sets you up for long-term freedom. Key Takeaways: The 4 Stages of Transitioning: Learn, Earn, Build, and Transition. The Transtheoretical Model of Change: Understanding the 6 psychological steps to taking real action (Pre-contemplation to Termination). Time Management for Busy Professionals: How to find time to invest while working full-time and managing family obligations. Cash Flow vs. Equity: Why cash flow gets you out of your job, but equity keeps you out. The Financial Gap Calculation: How to determine your true monthly expenses, current cash flow, and necessary safety margin before making the leap. Stop romanticizing real estate and start building a real, sustainable business. Build a bridge to your new life before you burn the ships! We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs... About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M in assets under management. Connect with Jake & Gino here --> https://jakeandgino.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this solo episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan Greene explores why wealth, financial freedom, and time freedom mean something different for every person. He explains why there is no universal number that defines financial freedom and how factors like where you live, how you were raised, your lifestyle, your family, and your personal goals all shape what enough looks like. Jonathan breaks down the difference between being rich, being wealthy, and being financially free, emphasizing that someone can achieve financial freedom without being wealthy and that accumulating income does not necessarily create lasting wealth. He also examines how family history and early experiences with money can influence the way people think about saving, spending, risk, and building wealth. The episode also looks at the true cost of financial independence. Jonathan discusses how housing costs, lifestyle choices, family responsibilities, taxes, healthcare, and spending habits can dramatically change the amount of money someone needs to feel financially secure. He explains why increasing your income and acquiring assets that generate income over time can be more powerful than simply cutting expenses. Jonathan also challenges the popular FIRE movement and the idea that everyone should aim to retire as early as possible. He argues that financial freedom and time freedom are not necessarily the same thing, especially because many people actually enjoy working, building businesses, having structure, and staying productive. Instead of copying someone else's definition of freedom, he encourages listeners to determine what enough means for them. Finally, Jonathan discusses comparison, FOMO, compound interest, and the importance of creating financial habits that work for your own life. He explains why comparing your financial journey to someone else's can lead you away from your own goals and why building wealth requires saving, putting money to work, and thinking long-term. In this episode, you will hear: Why wealth, financial freedom, and time freedom are different concepts How your location, lifestyle, family, and upbringing shape your financial goals Why Jonathan challenges the FIRE movement and the idea of retiring extremely early How defining what "enough" means can change the way you approach wealth building Why saving, compound interest, reducing comparison, and creating financial mindfulness are essential to building lasting wealth Follow and Review If you enjoy the show, please follow Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing on Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. It helps other listeners discover the show and supports its continued growth. Supporting Resources Connect with Jonathan: Podcast - www.zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting.com YouTube - www.youtube.com/JonathanGreenere Instagram - www.instagram.com/zenrealestateinvesting Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene Facebook - www.facebook.com/zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting Jonathan's Hub Site - www.trustgreene.com Brokerage - https://www.streamlined.properties This episode was produced by Outlier Audio.
Investor Fuel Real Estate Investing Mastermind - Audio Version
In this episode, Jeff Eslinger shares his extensive experience in custom home building in Sarasota, Florida, highlighting how his family legacy, quality standards, and strategic focus on investor relationships set him apart in a competitive market. In this episode, Jeff Eslinger shares insights into running EM Custom Homes, focusing on business operations, marketing, sales, and strategic planning. Discover how Jeff manages his team, overcomes industry challenges, and plans for future growth, offering valuable lessons for builders and entrepreneurs. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
Investor Fuel Real Estate Investing Mastermind - Audio Version
Lindsey Hrovat shares her journey from single-family flips to managing a real estate fund, highlighting strategies for scaling, market insights, and building a successful investment operation. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
Dr. Felecia Froe made her first real estate investment years before she even knew she was an investor. She was five years into her medical practice when it hit her that this wasn't the last thing she'd ever do. In this ICYMI crossover from Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, she tells host Jonathan Greene how an office building she bought with fellow women physicians turned out to be that first deal, though she didn't realize it until years later. From there she built fast, lost hard in 2008, and rebuilt into Money With Mission, a community that helps professional women use real estate as a financial escape hatch from bad jobs and bad relationships. Felecia gets specific about what "social impact investing" actually means, walks through her food desert grocery store project in Tulsa, and breaks down her own portfolio, from assisted living homes to water tech startups. She closes with the advice she wishes someone had given her before 2008: get educated, find mentors, and never go it alone. 00:00 - Meet Dr. Felecia Froe and What Social Impact Investing Really Means 04:11 - An Accidental Start: From Medical Practice to First Deal 12:09 - Real Estate as a Financial Escape Hatch 19:46 - Solving Food Deserts and Rethinking Affordable Housing 26:22 - A Diversified Portfolio and the Power of Community 36:45 - Lessons From 2008 and Advice for the Next Generation You've worked hard to build your career. Now let's build wealth that outlives it. You were born to build more than just wealth. You were born to lead, inspire, and rise. At Wealth B-Hers, we're redefining what it means to be financially fearless. Join a movement of bold women investing with intention, building legacies, and writing their own money rules here - moneywithmission.com/wealth-b-hers/ Get Your Free Guide: https://moneywithmission.co/three-questions-every-woman-should-ask-before-she-invests Connect with Money Tales Podcast Website: https://www.trustgreene.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-greene-re/?isSelfProfile=false Original Podcast: https://youtu.be/TkDXJSi8cGY Key Quotes: "You don't have to make mistakes on your own. You can use somebody else's mistakes." - Dr. Felecia Froe "This is not a by yourself game at all." - Dr. Felecia Froe
In this Simple CFO Case Files episode, David Richter and his business partner Christina Gutierrez unpack why "knowledge is power" hits different once you're staring at a live financial dashboard. The title comes from a real client who told David that the phrase never made more sense than the moment he sat in front of his numbers and realized he was telling them what to do, not the other way around.David and Christina walk through the tools they run inside their own business, EOS for operations and Profit First for cash, plus the custom dashboard Christina built that pulls live from QuickBooks every morning. But the bigger point is that a dashboard alone isn't enough. Real power comes from pairing the numbers with a financial partner who translates them and makes you feel safe asking the naive question. If your numbers overwhelm you, this one is for you.Timeline Summary[0:23] – Where the title comes from: a client who felt in control of his numbers for the first time[1:15] – The tools Simple CFO runs internally: EOS from Traction and Profit First[2:05] – Why David, as visionary, needs numbers he can actually understand, not raw QuickBooks[2:49] – Pulling up an up-to-date dashboard while Christina was on vacation[3:36] – How Christina and Andrew built the dashboard to pull automatically from QuickBooks[4:26] – Why QuickBooks Online is the best integration and updates every morning at 5 a.m.[5:02] – The budget-to-actual view and the plea to actually follow the budget you make[5:39] – How seeing budget versus actual in real time drives faster, better decisions[6:25] – Why a good dashboard gives an owner the confidence to ask better questions[7:02] – Reframing the "B word" budget as simply a plan for your money[7:25] – Planning for real estate closings that get pushed back, as they always do[9:38] – Why CPAs often make numbers too complicated and clients need a translator[10:33] – David's own naive-question moment with a CPA in his early 20s[11:01] – A CFO as a safe place to talk about scary numbers and ask what's the plan[11:37] – Why a dashboard paired with someone who makes you feel safe is real magic[13:47] – Christina's addition: it's not just knowledge, it's communication and relationships[15:06] – The sticky-note habit: reach out to your CFO before big decisions, not after[15:48] – Why owners shouldn't feel inferior for not knowing all the financial terminology5 Key TakeawaysKnowledge Puts You In Control — When you can see your own numbers clearly, you stop being told what to do by your finances and start directing them. That shift is the whole point of a good dashboard.A Dashboard Must Be Understandable — Raw QuickBooks makes most owners' eyes glaze over. The value is in a view that pulls the numbers together automatically and presents them in plain terms you can read anytime.Make A Budget And Actually Follow It — A budget is just a plan for your money. Checking budget versus actual in real time is what lets you decide on the spot whether you have room for an opportunity.Numbers Need A Translator — CPAs often speak in a language owners don't follow. A CFO's job is to translate the numbers and be a safe place to ask questions without feeling judged.Reach Out Before Big Decisions — The most value comes from calling your financial partner before a big move, not after you've made a mess to clean up. Knowledge plus communication is the real power.Links & ResourcesSimple CFO — https://simplecfo.comProfit First for Real Estate Investing Free Workbooks — https://pfreiworkbook.comProfit First for Real Estate Investing by David Richter — https://profitfirstrei.comTraction by Gino Wickman (EOS) — https://www.eosworldwide.comEnjoyed This Episode?If David and Christina made you realize your numbers overwhelm you because no one's ever translated them, that's a fixable problem. Share this episode with an owner who dreads opening QuickBooks, and follow the show and leave a rating and review so more real estate investors can turn their numbers into real power.
Today's guest is buying a perfect BRRRR tomorrow. Even with today's interest rates, even in this housing market, Zach Kepes is still making serious money with the strategy everyone has assumed is dead—the BRRRR method. He'll walk away with tens of thousands in equity, get a trophy rental property that will bring in rent for decades, and add to his already impressive 300+ single-family home portfolio. He's been BRRRRing for over 20 years, and he's not stopping in 2026, especially when everyone else is. The question is…how is he still doing it? Zach is one of the only humans on the planet who can match James's deal-junkie energy. He's been buying rentals since 2002, using the same strategy, but with different prices, financing, and renovations. Zach says it loud and clear: the BRRRR method still works in 2026, and he's showing you his exact buy box to find perfect BRRRR properties, how to check comps to confirm they work, and how he pays for them, refinances them, and what new BRRRR investors can do today to start. If the BRRRR method is so dead, how is Zach still making money with it? In This Episode We Cover Zach's “four pillars” for a profitable BRRRR in 2026 (the rules to follow) The quick BRRRR renovation Zach does on repeat for his rental properties How to start BRRRRing today, even if you're new to a market or investing An actual BRRRR deal Zach is buying tomorrow (full numbers and projected returns) The “key” to getting this strategy right (you need this on every deal you do) And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Join us at the BiggerPockets Conference October 2-4 in Orlando. Buy tickets Sign Up for the Investor Brief Newsletter Find Investor-Friendly Lenders BiggerPockets Real Estate 1320 - How to Execute the “Slow” BRRRR Strategy in 2026 (Full Walkthrough) James' BiggerPockets Profile Grab the BiggerPockets BRRRR Book Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-456. Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join the #1 real estate community for agents and investors: https://www.skool.com/offmarketmethod/about?ref=791b3644f63045c9a6d3d8634e57c1f1Want to SCALE your real estate business to $100k/month? Go here: https://easybuttonrealestate.com/leads?utm_source=YouTube%20%28Funnel%29&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Social&utm_content=Direct&utm_term=PerpetualSummary:Been off the mic for a few weeks and I've got a lot to unpack. Tucker and I get into what's actually happening in the wholesaling and off-market space right now, why states are starting to crack down on how deals get disclosed, and whether that's actually a bad thing for people doing it right. We also break down a real story from someone I know whose partnership went from doing half a million a month to facing multiple lawsuits and a possible bankruptcy, and why it happened.If you've been feeling like this market is a little "off" and you can't quite put your finger on why, this episode should help. We talk about what it actually takes to keep doing good deals in a flat, grinding market, why so many operators are getting over their skis right now, and what I'm personally doing differently with my own projects because of it. As always, you're only one deal away.Connect with Cole Ruud-JohnsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleruudjohnsonTwitter: https://twitter.com/coleruudjohnsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coleruudjohnsonTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coleruudjohnson
Is IRR really the gold standard for evaluating a real estate investment? John McNellis, veteran real estate developer, investor, author, and educator, has a very different take. In this episode from the Jake & Gino Podcast, John challenges the way investors use Internal Rate of Return (IRR) to evaluate real estate deals. His argument? IRR relies heavily on assumptions about future cash flows, exit values, and—most importantly—what the property's cap rate will be years down the road. As John points out, predicting a property's cap rate ten years from now can feel a lot like predicting the weather ten years from now: you simply don't know what will happen. The conversation dives into: • Why IRR can be misleading in real estate • How future exit assumptions affect projected returns • The relationship between IRR and cap rates • Why investors should question optimistic projections • The difference between theoretical returns and actual cash flow • How experienced real estate investors evaluate deals John also shares decades of experience in commercial real estate and explains why he believes investors need to be careful about relying too heavily on numbers that depend on assumptions about the future. What do you think—Is IRR a useful investment metric, or is it too easy to manipulate? Watch the full conversation for more lessons on commercial real estate, development, investing, deal analysis, and building wealth.
In this episode, Michael Blank sits down with podcasting and marketing expert Trevor Oldham to reveal how real estate operators and syndicators can use podcasts to build credibility, generate leads, and ultimately raise more capital. Trevor, who has helped book more than 10,000 podcast appearances for over 500 clients, explains why getting on the biggest shows isn't necessarily the goal—the right audience is. They break down how to identify podcasts that reach your ideal investors, build a simple funnel to capture leads, use automation to follow up, and turn one podcast appearance into multiple marketing touchpoints. Michael and Trevor also discuss why podcasting is a long-term strategy, how the capital-raising environment has changed, and why operators should build their marketing platform before trying to scale their lead generation.Key TakeawaysThe Right Podcast Matters More Than the Biggest PodcastA smaller show with a highly targeted audience can generate far more valuable investor relationships than a massive show with the wrong listeners.Build the Funnel Before You Generate LeadsBefore appearing on podcasts, have a professional website, a clear call to action, a lead magnet, and a way to capture and nurture prospects. Otherwise, you're creating attention without having a system to convert it.Podcasting Is a Long-Term Capital-Raising StrategyUnlike paid advertising, podcasting can take weeks or months to produce results. But consistently appearing on two to four relevant shows per month allows the exposure and credibility to compound over time.Your Story Builds More Trust Than Your Track RecordInvestors don't just want to hear about your assets under management or projected returns. Sharing how you got started, what went wrong, and how you overcame challenges makes you more relatable and trustworthy.Don't Skip One-on-One Capital RaisingMichael emphasizes that aspiring syndicators should first learn how to build trust and understand investors through personal conversations before trying to amplify their message online.Turn One Podcast Appearance Into Multiple TouchpointsWith landing pages, LinkedIn outreach, email follow-up, social media engagement, and personalized messages, one interview can become the starting point for an entire investor acquisition campaign.Connect with Trevor OldhamPodcasting You: podcastingyou.com/podcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorjoldhamConnect with our Deal Maker PartnersCheck out all Partners hereAttorney - Swafford Law LLC Asset Manager - Cyndee Harding, High Caliber MultifamilyCPA - James Bohan, Stonehan AccountancyMentor - Deal Maker MentoringResourcesConnect with Michael BlankTheFreedomPodcast.com Join the Deal Maker MastermindExplore Michael's Mentoring ProgramReview the Podcast on Apple PodcastsGet the Syndicated Deal AnalyzerGet the Book, Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing by Michael Blank For full episode show notes visit: https://themichaelblank.com/podcasts/session539/
Carly Stagge left corporate finance at JP Morgan and did $1 million in assignment fees her first full year in Denver. She explains why her company double closes every deal now, and how transactional funding moved their average fee from $17,500 to $25,500 in a single month. She also covers what a double close does that an assignment cannot, including the ability to renegotiate price with the seller, and why assignment fee laws in states like Pennsylvania and Ohio are pushing wholesalers toward it. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 3:11 - Carly's Million-Dollar First Year 5:23 - Why Wholesaling Became Addictive 6:59 - Finding Deals in Colorado 8:45 - Marketing & Direct-to-Seller Methods 9:53 - Double Closing as Free Marketing 11:50 - Bigger Spreads Through Double Closing 15:34 - Building Your Own Capital 17:01 - Keys to First-Year Success 19:19 - Overcoming Fear of Spending Money 20:35 - Networking & Learning From Mentors 23:34 - Starting the Transactional Funding Fund 26:16 - Career Path: Finance to New Western 28:03 - Goals for the Funding Company 30:47 - Most Rewarding Deal Story 32:49 - Where to Find Carly & Outro LINKS: Instagram: Flip Fund Capital https://www.instagram.com/flipfund_capital/ Website: Flip Fund Capital https://www.flipfundcapital.com/ Instagram: David Lecko https://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachine https://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywood https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investments https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/
This week, we are diving into why so many experienced female real estate investors hit a wall after their third or fourth property—and exactly how to move past it. We talk about what happens when the numbers stop penciling, even though you know real estate works because it's already worked for you. We're breaking down the biggest reasons you're feeling stuck, including: Why not having a true buy box (with real metrics, not vibes) keeps you in analysis paralysis How “Is this a good deal?” is the wrong question—and what to ask instead The trap of trying to eliminate all risk and how that kills every deal on your spreadsheet Why waiting for a “home run” deal is keeping you from building long-term wealth How your next best deal might already be in your portfolio through refinancing, restrategizing, or selling The power of a sanity check and surrounding yourself with other women investors who get it If you're a woman on deals 4–10 who's tired of spinning your wheels alone, this episode will help you see what's really holding you back and give you practical ways to start making confident offers again. Resources: Get on the waitlist for the WIIRE Community Grab our SOP Templates Simplify how you manage your rentals with TurboTenant Make sure your name is on the list to secure your spot in The WIIRE Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Leave us a review on Spotify Join our private Facebook Community Connect with us on Instagram
In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we do a deep dive on two companies we haven’t covered much before: Royalty Pharma and AppLovin. We start with Royalty Pharma, a unique business that finances pharmaceutical and biotech products in exchange for future royalty streams. We break down how the business model works, why it has similarities to precious metals royalty companies like Franco-Nevada, and how investors should think about portfolio receipts, cash flow, milestone payments, drug approval risk, concentration risk and capital allocation. We then turn to AppLovin, one of the most talked-about stocks in the market. We look at how its AI-powered mobile advertising platform works, why the company generates extremely high margins with minimal capital expenditures, and what makes the business so profitable. We also discuss the risks facing AppLovin, including slowing growth, competition from Meta, Apple and Alphabet, concerns raised by short sellers, and why the market is having such a hard time valuing the company after a massive run-up and sharp drawdown. Tickers discussed: RPRX, APP, FNV.TO, WPM.TO, ISRG, META, GOOGL, GOOG, TTD Subscribe to our Our New Youtube Channel! Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Our New Youtube Channel! Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In this episode, we explore the journey of James Miller, a former corrections officer turned motivational speaker and coach, as he shares insights on mindset, real estate, and personal development. Discover how his unique background influences his approach to success and resilience. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
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Data came out saying Florida renters need about $77,500 a year to afford a modest two-bedroom rental.That sounds like bad news for Florida real estate investors. But is it really? Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, Orlando, and South Florida all tell very different stories when you compare rents, prices, and investment economics.After signaling a potential rate increase in September, rates dropped in August. Should investors wait, or act now while options like JWB's 3.9% financing are still available?These are the topics that JWB's cofounder, Gregg Cohen, and host, Pablo Gonzalez will tackle on this week's edition of the Not Your Average Investor Show.They'll break down:✅ What the $77,500 Florida renter number is really signaling✅ Why Jacksonville may not move like Miami, Tampa, Orlando, or South Florida✅ Why rates dropped when a possible September rate hike was what was predicted✅ How JWB's limited 3.9% financing offer could change the math on a rental property todayWhat does it all actually mean for investors right now? And is waiting the smarter move… or the riskier one? Listen NOW!Chapters:00:00 Florida Rent Shock02:04 Renters Boost Credit03:34 How Rent Reporting Works05:26 Affordable Housing Groundbreaking05:51 LIHTC Explained08:00 Why This Deal Matters11:02 JWB Cares Fundraising Update12:05 Is Florida Unaffordable?14:16 Florida Markets Compared17:09 Jacksonville Rent Advantage18:39 Income vs Rent Burden24:53 Home Prices and Cost of Living26:22 Miami Cost Shock26:44 Population Growth Runway30:21 Jacksonville Bubble Explained31:55 Separating Headlines From Data34:14 Why Big Markets Only36:00 Fed Dot Plot Reset38:52 Rate Probabilities Whiplash41:43 Stop Sitting On Sidelines43:58 Boring Buy And Hold Wins46:16 Deal Breakdown Ottawa Avenue50:54 Wrap Up Community Q And AStay connected to us! Join our real estate investor community LIVE: https://jwbrealestatecapital.com/nyai/Schedule a Turnkey strategy call: https://jwbrealestatecapital.com/turnkey/ *Get social with us:*Subscribe to our channel @notyouraverageinvestor Subscribe to @JWBRealEstateCompanies
Brandon Bateman of Bateman Collective has overseen more than $100 million in digital ad spend for the real estate investing community, and he comes on to hand investors the exact numbers they should track to know if their marketing is actually working. As David puts it, Brandon helps people make money while Simple CFO helps them keep it, the yin to the yang.This is an action-packed, notes-out episode. Brandon breaks down why underfunding a marketing channel is the worst mistake you can make, what percentage of revenue different exit strategies should spend on marketing, and the four KPIs that matter far more than the ROI number everyone fixates on. If you want your marketing to produce leads and profit, grab a pen for this one.Timeline Summary[2:13] – The most common financial mistake: overextending on marketing you can't sustain[3:00] – Why PPC needs six months of funding set aside and SEO needs 12 to 18[4:04] – The worst outcome: spending three months on SEO and quitting before any return[4:43] – PPC as a mid-term channel where leads come fast but the return takes time to dial in[5:59] – How pay-per-lead differs: zero ramp-up, but no optimization once you buy[8:10] – The credit-card-and-crossed-fingers client and why that's luck, not a strategy[9:31] – What percentage of revenue to spend on marketing, and why it depends on exit strategy[11:20] – Why flippers make money on the buy and the value add, and should run a wholesale company inside the flip[12:47] – The survey numbers: flippers around 20%, wholesalers 30 to 40% of revenue on marketing[14:06] – How to think about marketing spend on buy-and-hold rentals[16:00] – The two extremes: over-concentrated in one channel versus afraid to spend[17:38] – The client who spent the same and got the same, then realized he had to double spend to double revenue[19:58] – The four KPIs that matter when comparing marketing channels[20:36] – KPI one, ROI, and why it's overplayed as the only metric[21:22] – KPI two, lead quality measured as leads per contract, and how it drives your whole overhead[23:01] – KPI three, the scale and total volume a channel can produce[23:39] – KPI four, cash conversion cycle, and the hard-money-lending analogy that explains it[28:25] – The simplest first step for an investor who's never run paid ads[30:33] – Why you should get bad at sales on cheap leads before spending on $400 PPC leads5 Key TakeawaysDon't Underfund A Channel — The most common mistake is starting a channel you can't sustain. PPC needs about six months of budget set aside and SEO needs 12 to 18, or you'll quit before the return ever shows up.Marketing Spend Depends On Exit Strategy — Flippers averaged around 20% of revenue on marketing, wholesalers 30 to 40%. Flippers make money on both the buy and the value add, so a good flip should contain a profitable wholesale business inside it.Look Past ROI To Four KPIs — ROI matters but isn't the whole story. Compare channels on ROI, lead quality (leads per contract), total volume and scale, and cash conversion cycle to see which actually builds the better business.Lead Quality Sets Your Overhead — Fewer leads per contract means fewer salespeople, managers, and support staff. One client runs seven figures solo on PPC purely because the lead quality supports it.To Double Revenue, Double Spend — If you spend the same and do the same, don't expect growth. Scaling usually means lowering ROI a bit while increasing volume, which grows profit if the rest of the business can support it.Links & ResourcesBateman Collective — https://www.batemancollective.com Profit First for Real Estate Investing Free Workbooks — https://pfreiworkbook.com Simple CFO — https://simplecfo.com Profit First for Real Estate Investing by David Richter — https://profitfirstrei.comEnjoyed This Episode?If Brandon's four KPIs made you realize you've been judging your marketing on ROI alone, that's the upgrade worth acting on this week. Share this episode with an investor who's either blowing their budget or too scared to spend, and follow the show and leave a rating and review so more real estate investors can market smarter and keep more of what they make.
August 2026 brings a housing market packed with shifting leverage, stubborn affordability, volatile mortgage rates, multifamily stress, builder incentives, and rising inventory, creating fresh opportunities for investors who understand financing, timing, and risk today nationwide.This Month's News Items:Portable Mortgage Bill Targets Mortgage Lock-InTypical Home Still Requires Nearly $110K IncomeMortgage Rates Fall After Weak Jobs ReportApartment Cap Rates Hit 11-Year HighU.S. Housing Inventory Hits Highest Level Since 201961% of Investors Turn Negative on MultifamilyBuilder Confidence Remains Deeply Weak7% Mortgage Rates Are Back on the TableApartment Vacancy Falls to 4.5%Escaped Sheep Takes a Bus Through the Car WashHosted by James A. Brown: https://jamesbrownrealestate.comGuests:Melissa Dorman: https://sellerfinanceacademy.com/Patrick Yepez: https://dreambigmarketingservices.com/Nathan Turner: https://earnestinvesting.com/See more great content at https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/Catch all USREI content on Real Estate On Air! https://www.realestateonair.fm/
Send us Fan MailOn Multifamily AP360, Neal Bawa says his view has shifted: supply and interest rates now drive multifamily profits more than demographics, and inaccurate third‑party permit tracking in 2022–2023 missed about 30% extra supply that contributed to widespread negative rent growth across major growth markets. He describes using AI to scrape county permit data and to improve operations, arguing the industry underuses AI beyond underwriting. Examples include an AI “Secret Shop” system that tests lead follow-up speed and quality across owned properties and 86 competitors, and an AI-assisted camera workflow that creates timesheets and uncovered employee time theft. Bawa says the broader multifamily market isn't distressed, but syndication is shrinking sharply; pricing is fair given higher rates and weaker rents. He would buy in low-tax/low-insurance, supply-absorbed markets like Boise, avoid markets with significant incoming supply, and warns underwriting assumptions for rent growth and cap compression are often unrealistic. Support the showFollow Rama on socials!LinkedIn | Meta | Twitter | Instagram|YoutubeConnect to Rama Krishnahttps://calendly.com/rama-krishna/ E-mail: info@ushacapital.comWebsite: www.ushacapital.comRegister for Multifamily AP360 - 2026 virtual conference - https://mfap360.com/To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: email: info@ushacapital.com
Send us Fan MailRama interviews Jens Nielsen, a former IT/telecom professional turned full-time commercial real estate investor and certified high performance coach who has partnered in 2,700+ apartment units and industrial assets, helped raise $10M+ in private equity, and participated in $250M+ of projects. Nielsen explains how rising interest rates, higher taxes, and surging insurance costs widened the buyer-seller pricing gap, prompting him to pause multifamily acquisitions and shift to value-add industrial/flex deals with higher cap rates (often 8–10%) in markets like Albuquerque, focusing on smaller in-city warehouses around 30–35K square feet with low vacancy. He highlights asset management as a key weakness hurting returns, stresses transparent, regular investor updates when performance falters, urges unlearning 3–4% rate assumptions and avoiding short-term bridge debt, and emphasizes conservative underwriting, long-term holds, patience, technology/AI adoption, and consistent capital raising. He also shares coaching principles, daily habits, a book on spending aligned with happiness, and directs listeners to jensnielsen.us. Support the showFollow Rama on socials!LinkedIn | Meta | Twitter | Instagram|YoutubeConnect to Rama Krishnahttps://calendly.com/rama-krishna/ E-mail: info@ushacapital.comWebsite: www.ushacapital.comRegister for Multifamily AP360 - 2026 virtual conference - https://mfap360.com/To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: email: info@ushacapital.com
In this episode of Canadian Macro, Simon and Dan are joined by Ben Rabidoux and Ron Butler for a wide-ranging discussion on the renewed U.S.-Canada trade tensions and what they could mean for the Canadian economy. They discuss why the trade war could weigh on consumer confidence, business investment, housing activity and key sectors like autos, agriculture, energy and manufacturing. The conversation also covers how political rhetoric, counter-tariffs and uncertainty around future U.S. policy could keep buyers and businesses on the sidelines. Ben breaks down what he is seeing in the Canadian housing market, including why parts of Ontario may be moving closer to a bottom, why housing bottoms tend to be a multi-year process, and how weak consumer confidence, affordability challenges and falling new supply are shaping the outlook. Ron joins the discussion to explain what is happening on the mortgage front, including why more borrowers are moving toward variable rates, how household stress is showing up in refinancing and debt consolidation, and why power-of-sale activity could continue rising into 2027. The episode also covers the K-shaped economy, weakening consumer spending, Canadian bank risks, mortgage fraud, potential U.S. pressure on Canadian financial institutions, and why the next phase of the trade war could have major implications for markets, housing and the broader economy. Watch the full video on Our New Youtube Channel! Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In this episode, Josh Yeatts shares his journey from witnessing family-owned mobile home parks to building a rental portfolio aimed at achieving financial freedom and early retirement. He discusses strategies for finding deals, managing properties, and leveraging creative financing to grow his real estate business. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
David Richter of Simple CFO opens this solo episode with a line worth sitting with: the most successful and profitable companies aren't the loudest, they're the most aligned. He unpacks how an owner's financial chaos doesn't stay contained, it ripples out to every person on the team.Getting vulnerable about his own early 20s, when he was the guy at the meetup bragging about 25 deals a month while privately struggling to pay everyone, David lays out how to build a company where everyone understands the numbers. He covers finding someone safe to talk to about money, wrangling your own money mindset, setting up a cash system, and bringing your team, especially a spouse, into the money conversation. If you make money but feel broke, this one hits home.Timeline Summary[0:30] – The core idea: the most profitable companies aren't the loudest, they're the most aligned[0:57] – The meetup dynamic of bragging about revenue and then crying in your beer about cash[1:22] – How an owner's lack of financial clarity affects every person on the team, not just them[1:59] – Creating chaos by pushing the team to do deals just to keep the account out of the red[2:19] – What you actually want: a company aligned with your vision, values, and money[2:43] – Pointing your business toward whatever financial freedom means to you[3:06] – Why nearly everyone brings money hang-ups and mindset baggage into their business[3:51] – Step one: find someone safe to talk to about money, not just a bookkeeper or CPA[4:25] – Step two: wrangle your money by defining what you need and want from the business[4:42] – Setting up a Profit First cash system so every dollar has a destination[5:03] – Step three: run money meetings with your team, even if it's just you and a spouse[5:38] – Why owners who don't know their numbers create chaos that spills into their whole life[5:57] – David's own imposter syndrome doing 25 deals a month and around $300K a year[6:25] – The one person who ever asked how they actually paid everyone, and the vulnerable answer[7:03] – There's a different path than shoveling money in to avoid going under[7:39] – Becoming the big shot who kept more money and took the trip, not who did the most deals5 Key TakeawaysAligned Beats Loud — The most profitable companies aren't the ones bragging about deal count. They're the ones where the owner and every team member are aligned on vision, values, and money.Your Chaos Spreads — When an owner runs on gut feeling and anxiety, it doesn't stay with them. It pushes the whole team into chaos, chasing deals just to keep the account out of the red.Find Someone Safe To Talk To — A bookkeeper or CPA gives you clarity but often can't help with the emotional baggage around money. Find a coach, mentor, or fractional CFO you can be honest with.Give Every Dollar A Destination — Wrangle your money mindset, then set up a cash system like Profit First so you know exactly what you make, spend, and keep before you bring anyone else in.Bring Your Team Into The Numbers — Even if your team is just you and a spouse, run real money meetings. Alignment on the numbers is what lets you keep more instead of just doing more.Links & ResourcesProfit First for Real Estate Investing Free Workbooks — https://pfreiworkbook.comSimple CFO — https://simplecfo.comProfit First for Real Estate Investing by David Richter — https://profitfirstrei.comEnjoyed This Episode?If David's story about being the loudest guy in the room while quietly struggling made you rethink what you're chasing, that honesty is the whole point. Share this episode with an owner who's still measuring success by deal count, and follow the show and leave a rating and review so more real estate investors can build a business that's aligned instead of just loud.
You invested in a real estate syndication, fund, or partnership. Now, the operator is coming to you asking for more cash. Whether expenses went up, income went down, mortgage rates had to be refinanced, or a combination of all three, you're on the line—do you put more cash into the deal with hopes it saves your principal, or do you walk away, take a loss, and try again? This is what we do when the capital calls come our way. A “capital call” is exactly what it sounds like—an operator is calling for more capital to be invested in a deal. But, more often than you'd think, you don't have to say yes. Kathy recently told an operator “no” when they needed another sizable investment. Why? The money wasn't going to the right place, and it wouldn't have saved (or improved) the deal. So how do you know when you should put in more money? Today, we're talking all about capital calls—when to invest, when to walk away, what to ask for, when there's fraud, and the three rules we personally follow before putting another dollar into the deal. More capital calls are coming, and you'd better be prepared before they do. In This Episode We Cover Capital calls explained—when it's to improve a property vs. delay an inevitable loss Three rules Kathy and James follow before putting any money into a capital call When to (sternly) say “no” to an operator who's trying to pocket your extra investment Signs that it is worth it to invest more and your return will be saved (or increased) The four people who must look over the documents with you before you invest and during a capital call And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Join us at the BiggerPockets Conference October 2-4 in Orlando. Buy tickets Sign Up for the Investor Brief Newsletter Find Investor-Friendly Lenders On The Market 214 - What to Know About “Capital Calls” As Multifamily Syndications Get “Squeezed” w/Brian Burke and Mauricio Rauld James' BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Grab the Book on Syndication Investing, The Hands-Off Investor Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-455. Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we break down the latest earnings from major U.S. retailers, Canadian banks, and one beaten-down software company. We start with Walmart and Target, where the results show that the consumer may be starting to feel more pressure. Walmart continues to perform well overall, but its comparable sales growth slowed sharply, and management noted that higher gas prices are changing consumer behaviour. Target showed stronger comparable sales than expected, but both retailers are leaning on price cuts and grocery strength as discretionary spending remains under pressure. We then turn to Canadian bank earnings, including Bank of Montreal, Scotiabank and National Bank. We discuss provisions for credit losses, improving margins, strong capital markets results, wealth management growth, and why the banks continue to deliver despite concerns about the Canadian economy. Finally, we look at Intuit after its latest earnings, including the pressure facing TurboTax and Mailchimp, the continued strength of QuickBooks, and whether AI and pricing pressure are starting to disrupt parts of the business. Tickers discussed: WMT, TGT, BMO.TO, BNS.TO, NA.TO, INTU, HD Subscribe to Our New Youtube Channel! Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Strong communities do not happen by accident. Steven Libman believes multifamily investing is about more than buying apartment buildings. It is about creating places where people know their neighbors, support one another, and feel valued. In this conversation, Steven explains how his company, Investing with Purpose, combines multifamily investing with intentional community building. From resident CARES teams and neighborhood events to financial education and community outreach, he shares how caring for residents has become part of their investment strategy. Steven also discusses selecting experienced operating partners, navigating today's market conditions, and maintaining transparency with investors during uncertain times. Key Topics Why experienced operating partners come before underwriting Lessons from recent market challenges How resident CARES teams build stronger communities Community events that help neighbors connect Why resident retention improved through intentional engagement The difference between KPIs and Key Care Indicators Financial education opportunities for residents Raising capital by staying true to company values Guest Information Steven Libman Founder of Investing with Purpose Website: https://www.iwpurpose.com Learn more about the Purpose Care Initiative and current investment opportunities through the company website. Connect with Steven Website: https://www.iwpurpose.com Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/property-profits-real-estate-podcast/id1445202
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Attorney S. Diane Clair. A Georgia-based attorney, real estate law professor at Kennesaw State University, and founder of a law practice specializing in real estate, estate planning, probate, business, and contract law. The discussion focuses on wealth building through real estate investing, asset protection, and estate planning strategies for generational wealth. Purpose of the Interview The primary purpose of the interview was to: Educate listeners about real estate investing opportunities, including lesser-known strategies such as tax liens and tax deeds. [ Stress the importance of working with qualified legal professionals instead of relying on Google, social media, AI tools, or generic legal templates. [ Promote wealth preservation through estate planning, particularly trusts and business structures. [ Encourage minority communities to create estate plans and pass wealth to future generations. [ Key Takeaways 1. Don't Rely Solely on Google, Social Media, or AI for Legal Advice Clair warns that many individuals attempt to create wills, trusts, and legal documents online without professional guidance. She emphasizes that legal matters require experienced attorneys because AI and internet sources may provide incomplete or incorrect information. Why it Matters Legal mistakes can create costly problems later. AI-generated content can be inaccurate. Estate planning and real estate transactions require professional review. 2. Real Estate Is a Powerful Wealth-Building Tool Clair argues that real estate remains one of the strongest ways to build and transfer wealth between generations. She highlights its relative stability compared to stock market fluctuations. Benefits Mentioned Builds long-term wealth Generates passive income Creates assets that can be inherited Helps achieve financial freedom [ 3. Start Real Estate Investing Through a Business Entity One of Clair's first recommendations is to establish a legal business structure before purchasing investment properties. Recommended Structures LLC Corporation Other formal business entities [ She repeatedly stresses that investment assets ideally should not be owned in an individual's personal name. 4. You Don't Need Large Amounts of Money to Invest A major myth she debunks is that real estate investing requires significant capital. Entry-Level Strategies Tax liens Tax deeds Foreclosure purchases Fix-and-flip projects Rental properties [ According to Clair, investors can begin with relatively small amounts by purchasing tax liens and earning interest when property owners redeem them. [ 5. Estate Planning Is Largely Ignored Clair shares a startling statistic: Approximately 64% of Americans do not have an estate plan. Among minorities, that number rises to about 70%. [ She believes the problem is educational rather than financial, noting that even wealthy celebrities frequently fail to plan their estates. 6. Trusts Are Better Than Wills for Many Situations Clair strongly favors trusts, especially irrevocable trusts, as vehicles for preserving wealth. Advantages of Trusts Avoid probate Potential tax benefits Asset protection Easier transfer of wealth Can operate while the creator is still alive Difference Between a Will and a Trust Will Takes effect after death Goes through probate court Directs distribution of assets Trust Can function during the owner's lifetime Avoids probate Can provide stronger protection and tax advantages [ 7. Asset Protection Is Essential Clair explains that trusts can own: Real estate Bank accounts Businesses Investments Other valuable assets Because the trust, rather than the individual, owns the property, there can be additional protection from lawsuits and claims. Notable Quotes On Legal Services Beyond Personal Injury Law "You can hire lawyers for way more, and we can assist you in way more." [ On Using AI for Legal Matters "AI is not really something you want to trust... It creates and makes up stuff." [ On Professional Guidance "You want to book a consultation with an attorney." On Real Estate Investing "A lot of people have that misconception that you have to have a lot of money to start investing in real estate, and that's not true." On Generational Wealth "Real estate is something that is the best thing to invest in and pass down to future generations." [ On Estate Planning "This is not a money thing... It's an education thing." [ On Trusts "The best estate planning instrument is always going to be a trust." On Asset Ownership "Don't have anything in your own name, have it in the name of the trust or in the business." Overall Message Attorney Diane Clair's central message is that wealth creation and wealth preservation must work together. Building assets through real estate is important, but equally important is protecting those assets through proper business structures, trusts, estate planning, and professional legal guidance. The interview encourages listeners, especially entrepreneurs and minority communities, to think long term about generational wealth, asset protection, and financial legacy rather than short-term gains. [#BEST #STRAW #SHMS Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. 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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Attorney S. Diane Clair. A Georgia-based attorney, real estate law professor at Kennesaw State University, and founder of a law practice specializing in real estate, estate planning, probate, business, and contract law. The discussion focuses on wealth building through real estate investing, asset protection, and estate planning strategies for generational wealth. Purpose of the Interview The primary purpose of the interview was to: Educate listeners about real estate investing opportunities, including lesser-known strategies such as tax liens and tax deeds. [ Stress the importance of working with qualified legal professionals instead of relying on Google, social media, AI tools, or generic legal templates. [ Promote wealth preservation through estate planning, particularly trusts and business structures. [ Encourage minority communities to create estate plans and pass wealth to future generations. [ Key Takeaways 1. Don't Rely Solely on Google, Social Media, or AI for Legal Advice Clair warns that many individuals attempt to create wills, trusts, and legal documents online without professional guidance. She emphasizes that legal matters require experienced attorneys because AI and internet sources may provide incomplete or incorrect information. Why it Matters Legal mistakes can create costly problems later. AI-generated content can be inaccurate. Estate planning and real estate transactions require professional review. 2. Real Estate Is a Powerful Wealth-Building Tool Clair argues that real estate remains one of the strongest ways to build and transfer wealth between generations. She highlights its relative stability compared to stock market fluctuations. Benefits Mentioned Builds long-term wealth Generates passive income Creates assets that can be inherited Helps achieve financial freedom [ 3. Start Real Estate Investing Through a Business Entity One of Clair's first recommendations is to establish a legal business structure before purchasing investment properties. Recommended Structures LLC Corporation Other formal business entities [ She repeatedly stresses that investment assets ideally should not be owned in an individual's personal name. 4. You Don't Need Large Amounts of Money to Invest A major myth she debunks is that real estate investing requires significant capital. Entry-Level Strategies Tax liens Tax deeds Foreclosure purchases Fix-and-flip projects Rental properties [ According to Clair, investors can begin with relatively small amounts by purchasing tax liens and earning interest when property owners redeem them. [ 5. Estate Planning Is Largely Ignored Clair shares a startling statistic: Approximately 64% of Americans do not have an estate plan. Among minorities, that number rises to about 70%. [ She believes the problem is educational rather than financial, noting that even wealthy celebrities frequently fail to plan their estates. 6. Trusts Are Better Than Wills for Many Situations Clair strongly favors trusts, especially irrevocable trusts, as vehicles for preserving wealth. Advantages of Trusts Avoid probate Potential tax benefits Asset protection Easier transfer of wealth Can operate while the creator is still alive Difference Between a Will and a Trust Will Takes effect after death Goes through probate court Directs distribution of assets Trust Can function during the owner's lifetime Avoids probate Can provide stronger protection and tax advantages [ 7. Asset Protection Is Essential Clair explains that trusts can own: Real estate Bank accounts Businesses Investments Other valuable assets Because the trust, rather than the individual, owns the property, there can be additional protection from lawsuits and claims. Notable Quotes On Legal Services Beyond Personal Injury Law "You can hire lawyers for way more, and we can assist you in way more." [ On Using AI for Legal Matters "AI is not really something you want to trust... It creates and makes up stuff." [ On Professional Guidance "You want to book a consultation with an attorney." On Real Estate Investing "A lot of people have that misconception that you have to have a lot of money to start investing in real estate, and that's not true." On Generational Wealth "Real estate is something that is the best thing to invest in and pass down to future generations." [ On Estate Planning "This is not a money thing... It's an education thing." [ On Trusts "The best estate planning instrument is always going to be a trust." On Asset Ownership "Don't have anything in your own name, have it in the name of the trust or in the business." Overall Message Attorney Diane Clair's central message is that wealth creation and wealth preservation must work together. Building assets through real estate is important, but equally important is protecting those assets through proper business structures, trusts, estate planning, and professional legal guidance. The interview encourages listeners, especially entrepreneurs and minority communities, to think long term about generational wealth, asset protection, and financial legacy rather than short-term gains. [#BEST #STRAW #SHMS Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zachary Beach bought his first house for little more than closing costs. The seller was mid-divorce and could not make the next payment, so Zach took title subject to the existing loan and later sold it on rent to own. That messy first deal came together as about a seventy thousand dollar deal and broke him into the industry. Zach went from bartending to his father in law's real estate business at twenty five and has since completed or advised on over a thousand deals. He is the CEO of Smart Real Estate Coach and a three time best selling co-author of Real Estate on Your Own Terms, The New Rules for Real Estate Investing, and Sell with Authority for Real Estate Investors. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: How to structure creative real estate deals with no cash, no credit, and no banks, why implementation beats knowledge, how the three paydays system turns one property into three income streams, and how those same skills scale into acquiring companies. ZACHARY'S JOURNEY: Zach did not grow up around entrepreneurship or financial literacy. His first transaction was selling golf balls three for a dollar as a kid, and his real estate company is named Watch Street after the block where he picked them. After burning out on bartending, he joined his father in law's old-school, paper-heavy business and built the systems that became Smart Real Estate Coach, now a real estate investment company disguised as a coaching company with deals in more than eighty markets. KEY INSIGHTS: Creative financing is a people business first. Zach carries multiple tools, including seller financing, subject-to, and lease purchases, and matches each to the seller's problem instead of throwing away most of his leads. The three paydays system is the core model. A property sold on rent to own generates a deposit up front of three to ten percent, monthly cash flow, and a future cash-out from a built-in buyer. Rent to own only works when it is set up right. Zach would criticize ninety nine percent of rent-to-owns himself, which is why his team runs a quasi-underwriting process and credits the down payment toward the purchase price. Perfect for W-2 employees seeking a way out, burned-out investors watching the traditional model stop penciling, and operators exploring acquisition-driven growth. FOR MORE ON THIS EPISODE: https://www.coreykupfer.com/blog/zacharybeach FOR MORE ON ZACHARY BEACH: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharyrbeach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZRBeach/ Company: https://smartrealestatecoach.com Free books offer: https://3paydaysbooks.com/dealquest FOR MORE ON COREY KUPFER: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreykupfer/ https://www.coreykupfer.com/ Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator, and dealmaker. He has more than 35 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience. Corey is a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author, and professional speaker. He is deeply passionate about deal-driven growth. He is also the creator and host of the DealQuest Podcast. Get deal-ready with the DealQuest Podcast with Corey Kupfer, where like-minded entrepreneurs and business leaders converge, share insights and challenges, and success stories. Equip yourself with the tools, resources, and support necessary to navigate the complex yet rewarding world of dealmaking. Dive into the world of deal-driven growth today! Episode Highlights with Timestamps: [00:03] - Introduction and Zach's path from bartender to real estate dealmaker [08:38] - The first real estate deal, a subject-to purchase on a roughly $180,000 property [22:55] - The biggest mistake investors make and why implementation beats knowledge [32:56] - The three paydays system and how creative financing creates three income streams [36:15] - Addressing the rent-to-own criticism and the quasi-underwriting process [43:12] - The integrity real estate roll-up and acquiring elite educators Guest Bio: Zachary Beach is the CEO of Smart Real Estate Coach and a partner in multiple seven figure businesses. He went from bartending and personal training into his family's real estate business at twenty five, and has since completed or advised on over a thousand deals using creative financing strategies including seller financing, subject-to, and lease purchases. He is a three time best selling co-author of Real Estate on Your Own Terms, The New Rules for Real Estate Investing, and Sell with Authority for Real Estate Investors, and he co-hosts the Smart Real Estate Coach and Not Just the Transaction podcasts. He mentors students across the country and is building an integrity-focused real estate coaching roll-up. Related Episodes: Episode 191 - Jack Bosch: Building a real estate education business on real deal experience. Bosch's path from investor to educator parallels how Smart Real Estate Coach teaches from actual transactions. Episode 183 - Kent Ritter: How to invest in real estate. Ritter's emphasis on consistent execution over big promises reinforces Zach's point that implementation is what separates successful investors. Episode 332 - John Martinka: Buying businesses and the dynamics of roll-ups. A useful companion for Zach's acquisition strategy and the difference between aggregating for size and adding real value. Episode 293 - Sunny Vanderbeck: Serial acquisition, roll-ups, and building a repeatable deal program. Relevant context for anyone thinking through an acquisition-driven growth model. Keywords/Tags: creative real estate financing, subject-to deals, rent to own, no money down real estate, three paydays system, seller financing, lease purchase, real estate coaching, Smart Real Estate Coach, Zachary Beach, W-2 to entrepreneur, real estate roll-up, real estate acquisitions, deal-driven growth, DealQuest Podcast
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Attorney S. Diane Clair. A Georgia-based attorney, real estate law professor at Kennesaw State University, and founder of a law practice specializing in real estate, estate planning, probate, business, and contract law. The discussion focuses on wealth building through real estate investing, asset protection, and estate planning strategies for generational wealth. Purpose of the Interview The primary purpose of the interview was to: Educate listeners about real estate investing opportunities, including lesser-known strategies such as tax liens and tax deeds. [ Stress the importance of working with qualified legal professionals instead of relying on Google, social media, AI tools, or generic legal templates. [ Promote wealth preservation through estate planning, particularly trusts and business structures. [ Encourage minority communities to create estate plans and pass wealth to future generations. [ Key Takeaways 1. Don't Rely Solely on Google, Social Media, or AI for Legal Advice Clair warns that many individuals attempt to create wills, trusts, and legal documents online without professional guidance. She emphasizes that legal matters require experienced attorneys because AI and internet sources may provide incomplete or incorrect information. Why it Matters Legal mistakes can create costly problems later. AI-generated content can be inaccurate. Estate planning and real estate transactions require professional review. 2. Real Estate Is a Powerful Wealth-Building Tool Clair argues that real estate remains one of the strongest ways to build and transfer wealth between generations. She highlights its relative stability compared to stock market fluctuations. Benefits Mentioned Builds long-term wealth Generates passive income Creates assets that can be inherited Helps achieve financial freedom [ 3. Start Real Estate Investing Through a Business Entity One of Clair's first recommendations is to establish a legal business structure before purchasing investment properties. Recommended Structures LLC Corporation Other formal business entities [ She repeatedly stresses that investment assets ideally should not be owned in an individual's personal name. 4. You Don't Need Large Amounts of Money to Invest A major myth she debunks is that real estate investing requires significant capital. Entry-Level Strategies Tax liens Tax deeds Foreclosure purchases Fix-and-flip projects Rental properties [ According to Clair, investors can begin with relatively small amounts by purchasing tax liens and earning interest when property owners redeem them. [ 5. Estate Planning Is Largely Ignored Clair shares a startling statistic: Approximately 64% of Americans do not have an estate plan. Among minorities, that number rises to about 70%. [ She believes the problem is educational rather than financial, noting that even wealthy celebrities frequently fail to plan their estates. 6. Trusts Are Better Than Wills for Many Situations Clair strongly favors trusts, especially irrevocable trusts, as vehicles for preserving wealth. Advantages of Trusts Avoid probate Potential tax benefits Asset protection Easier transfer of wealth Can operate while the creator is still alive Difference Between a Will and a Trust Will Takes effect after death Goes through probate court Directs distribution of assets Trust Can function during the owner's lifetime Avoids probate Can provide stronger protection and tax advantages [ 7. Asset Protection Is Essential Clair explains that trusts can own: Real estate Bank accounts Businesses Investments Other valuable assets Because the trust, rather than the individual, owns the property, there can be additional protection from lawsuits and claims. Notable Quotes On Legal Services Beyond Personal Injury Law "You can hire lawyers for way more, and we can assist you in way more." [ On Using AI for Legal Matters "AI is not really something you want to trust... It creates and makes up stuff." [ On Professional Guidance "You want to book a consultation with an attorney." On Real Estate Investing "A lot of people have that misconception that you have to have a lot of money to start investing in real estate, and that's not true." On Generational Wealth "Real estate is something that is the best thing to invest in and pass down to future generations." [ On Estate Planning "This is not a money thing... It's an education thing." [ On Trusts "The best estate planning instrument is always going to be a trust." On Asset Ownership "Don't have anything in your own name, have it in the name of the trust or in the business." Overall Message Attorney Diane Clair's central message is that wealth creation and wealth preservation must work together. Building assets through real estate is important, but equally important is protecting those assets through proper business structures, trusts, estate planning, and professional legal guidance. The interview encourages listeners, especially entrepreneurs and minority communities, to think long term about generational wealth, asset protection, and financial legacy rather than short-term gains. [#BEST #STRAW #SHMS Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What happens when blockchain, tokenization, AI, and digital finance converge with real estate? In this episode of the Massive Passive Cash Flow Podcast, Gary Wilson sits down with Matthew Le Merle, a longtime digitalization, finance, blockchain, and technology investor, to explore how the financial system is evolving—and what real estate investors need to understand about the next generation of digital finance. Matthew explains how the world has already moved through the first phase of digitalization, transforming communications and content, and why the next major shift is the digitalization of value, assets, ownership, decision-making, and work. For real estate investors, this could have major implications. The conversation explores how blockchain and tokenization may make the transfer of asset ownership faster, cheaper, more accessible, and potentially more liquid, while reducing some of the friction traditionally associated with real estate transactions. In This Episode, You'll Learn: What digital finance is and why it is becoming increasingly important How blockchain differs from simply using cryptocurrency Why tokenization could change the way real estate ownership is recorded and transferred How fractional real estate ownership could expand access to property investments Why blockchain could potentially reduce the time and costs involved in real estate transactions How digitalized property titles could impact real estate closings What blockchain could mean for private and public capital markets Why investors should focus on the underlying asset and business, rather than simply buying a token The importance of due diligence when evaluating crypto, blockchain, and tokenized investments How AI, digital agents, blockchain, and digital infrastructure could transform real estate Why technology-enabled real estate could create new opportunities for investors How real estate investors can think about where future value will be created Why embracing technology may become increasingly important for real estate industry leaders Connect with Matthew Le Merle: Website: https://www.fifthera.com/ Email: IR@FifthEra.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fifthera Attention Investors and Agents: Are you ready to scale your real estate business and connect with like-minded professionals?
On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan Greene sits down with Ian Slater, founder and partner at Trove Partners, a discreet real estate advisory team specializing in high-net-worth clients in New York, the Hamptons, and worldwide. Ian shares how growing up around his father's construction business shaped his understanding of real estate, even though he never expected to make it his career, and how he eventually built a successful career serving luxury real estate clients in New York. Jonathan and Ian discuss what separates the most successful real estate brokers from everyone else, including the importance of trust, organization, follow-through, relationships, and understanding the lifestyle of high-net-worth clients. Ian explains how he intentionally built his personal brand and network in his 20s by putting himself in the right rooms and developing the ability to connect with sophisticated clients. The conversation also explores Ian's personal real estate investing journey. He and his husband started with a $255,000 multifamily property in Providence, Rhode Island, eventually building a portfolio of roughly 40 apartments across eight buildings. Ian explains how they used renovation, refinancing, appreciation, and time to build equity, and how their strategy evolved from managing multifamily properties to renovating and selling homes and pursuing development opportunities. Jonathan and Ian also examine how the current real estate market differs from the environment that allowed them to get started, including higher interest rates, compressed cap rates, rising property values, and the opportunity cost of investing in real estate versus other assets. They discuss why sophisticated investors need to understand the market they're operating in, why some New York properties still command a premium, and how Ian's investing experience helps him give clients honest advice about whether real estate actually makes sense for their goals. Finally, Jonathan and Ian discuss the future of real estate, AI, wealth building, and the importance of playing the long game. Ian explains why he believes high-level real estate brokerage remains a relationship-driven business that is difficult to replace with technology, why avoiding "commission breath" builds trust, and how he hopes to eventually build a portfolio that produces meaningful cash flow and financial flexibility without necessarily focusing on passing a real estate empire to future generations. In this episode, you will hear: How Ian went from growing up around construction to becoming a luxury real estate advisor Why trust, follow-through, and relationship building are essential to succeeding in high-end real estate How Ian and his husband built a 40-unit Providence real estate portfolio Why market conditions today require investors to think differently than they did a decade ago How to build long-term wealth through real estate while staying flexible enough to adapt as your goals and the market change Follow and Review If you enjoy the show, please follow Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing on Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. It helps other listeners discover the show and supports its continued growth. Supporting Resources Connect with Ian: Website - https://www.trove-partners.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ianslater/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-slater-53688124 Connect with Jonathan: Podcast - www.zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting.com YouTube - www.youtube.com/JonathanGreenere Instagram - www.instagram.com/zenrealestateinvesting Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene Facebook - www.facebook.com/zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting Jonathan's Hub Site - www.trustgreene.com Brokerage - https://www.streamlined.properties This episode was produced by Outlier Audio.
On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan Greene sits down with Ian Slater, founder and partner at Trove Partners, a discreet real estate advisory team specializing in high-net-worth clients in New York, the Hamptons, and worldwide. Ian shares how growing up around his father's construction business shaped his understanding of real estate, even though he never expected to make it his career, and how he eventually built a successful career serving luxury real estate clients in New York. Jonathan and Ian discuss what separates the most successful real estate brokers from everyone else, including the importance of trust, organization, follow-through, relationships, and understanding the lifestyle of high-net-worth clients. Ian explains how he intentionally built his personal brand and network in his 20s by putting himself in the right rooms and developing the ability to connect with sophisticated clients. The conversation also explores Ian's personal real estate investing journey. He and his husband started with a $255,000 multifamily property in Providence, Rhode Island, eventually building a portfolio of roughly 40 apartments across eight buildings. Ian explains how they used renovation, refinancing, appreciation, and time to build equity, and how their strategy evolved from managing multifamily properties to renovating and selling homes and pursuing development opportunities. Jonathan and Ian also examine how the current real estate market differs from the environment that allowed them to get started, including higher interest rates, compressed cap rates, rising property values, and the opportunity cost of investing in real estate versus other assets. They discuss why sophisticated investors need to understand the market they're operating in, why some New York properties still command a premium, and how Ian's investing experience helps him give clients honest advice about whether real estate actually makes sense for their goals. Finally, Jonathan and Ian discuss the future of real estate, AI, wealth building, and the importance of playing the long game. Ian explains why he believes high-level real estate brokerage remains a relationship-driven business that is difficult to replace with technology, why avoiding "commission breath" builds trust, and how he hopes to eventually build a portfolio that produces meaningful cash flow and financial flexibility without necessarily focusing on passing a real estate empire to future generations. In this episode, you will hear: How Ian went from growing up around construction to becoming a luxury real estate advisor Why trust, follow-through, and relationship building are essential to succeeding in high-end real estate How Ian and his husband built a 40-unit Providence real estate portfolio Why market conditions today require investors to think differently than they did a decade ago How to build long-term wealth through real estate while staying flexible enough to adapt as your goals and the market change Follow and Review If you enjoy the show, please follow Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing on Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. It helps other listeners discover the show and supports its continued growth. Supporting Resources Connect with Ian: Website - https://www.trove-partners.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ianslater/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-slater-53688124 Connect with Jonathan: Podcast - www.zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting.com YouTube - www.youtube.com/JonathanGreenere Instagram - www.instagram.com/zenrealestateinvesting Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene Facebook - www.facebook.com/zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting Jonathan's Hub Site - www.trustgreene.com Brokerage - https://www.streamlined.properties This episode was produced by Outlier Audio.
Investor Fuel Real Estate Investing Mastermind - Audio Version
In this episode, David Befort shares insights on private lending, infinite banking, and how real estate investors can leverage life insurance for financial growth. Discover practical strategies for building wealth and creating passive income streams. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
What does it really take to build a billion-dollar career and have the courage to build something of your own, while raising 3 kids under 4?In this episode of Beyond Common Business Secrets, Tracey Watts Cirino sits down with longtime friend Tori Nook, a powerhouse in commercial real estate who has built an extraordinary career, generated more than $1 billion in real estate sales, and ultimately launched her own company.But this conversation isn't just about real estate.It's about what happens when ambition, resilience, motherhood, money, intuition, and the desire for freedom collide.Tori and Tracey go behind the scenes of what it really takes to build a successful business and a successful life, including the moments when you have to decide whether you're willing to keep playing by someone else's rules.They talk about the lessons Tori learned throughout her career, what finally pushed her to start her own company, the reality of building a business while raising a family, and why women shouldn't wait until they feel completely ready before they ask for more.And then the conversation goes somewhere even deeper:How much of your success comes from what you know and how much comes from trusting what you already know?If you've ever wondered whether you're capable of more, struggled with the pressure to do everything yourself, or questioned what true financial independence and freedom could look like for you, you're going to want to hear this conversation.This is a story about building wealth, betting on yourself, trusting your intuition, and creating success on your own terms.
In this Simple CFO Case Files episode, Christina Gutierrez sits down with CFO Michael Hansen, one of the earliest team members who joined right as David Richter's book launched, when Simple CFO had just 13 or 14 clients. Based in Oregon and deeply operations-focused, Michael brings a perspective most finance people don't: the conviction that most money problems are actually operational problems showing up in the bank account.Michael walks through a real client turnaround, a husband-and-wife team running a school rather than a real estate business, and how he led with trust, tackled the shame around their debt, and separated business debt from personal debt before ever touching the financials. He and Christina dig into why operations that never scale with revenue create leaks, why expense analysis is the most emotionally charged conversation, and why he focuses on daily and weekly cash before cleaning the books. If you want to see how a CFO actually thinks, this one delivers.Timeline Summary[2:03] – Michael on joining Simple CFO near the start with only 13 or 14 clients[2:58] – How the client base shifted toward owners who've found success but can't reach the next level[4:13] – Who Michael is outside the work: family, a new puppy, and the Oregon outdoors[6:06] – Why the challenges show up in predictable places even though every business differs[7:13] – His core thesis: most financial problems are operational issues showing up in the bank account[7:36] – How operations built for a $500K business break at $3 million[9:23] – Why the owner is often the bottleneck doing everything themselves[9:50] – The "way we've always done it" syndrome and the two most emotionally charged conversations[10:38] – Why expense analysis hits harder than owner's comp: decisions that outlived their usefulness[11:41] – Reading the client review and introducing the case: a school, not a real estate business[13:33] – Why he enjoys working with husband-and-wife teams despite the extra layer of emotion[15:14] – Turning the owner's comp talk into a conversation about their personal life and money dynamics[17:59] – Ripping the band-aid off the shame around debt[18:49] – Why business debt is a different animal than personal debt[22:24] – Why getting to know the client comes before pulling up the balance sheet[23:57] – Moving the client onto the in-house bookkeeping team and why that team is a differentiator[26:05] – The financial clarity assessment and whether a bookkeeper can be trained up[28:45] – The CEO habit of only looking at finances once a year at tax time[29:24] – Why two meetings a month builds the habit and keeps momentum[30:41] – Books that read like a children's storybook instead of a medical journal[34:35] – His advice: get cash under control first, because Profit First only needs a bank account5 Key TakeawaysMost Money Problems Are Operational — Financial challenges usually trace back to operations that never scaled with the business. A system built at $500K in revenue quietly leaks cash at $3 million.Build Trust Before Financials — With a husband-and-wife client carrying shame around debt, Michael led with candid, graceful conversation and buy-in first. The financials came only after both partners felt heard.Business Debt Isn't Personal Debt — Applying personal-debt shame to business decisions locks a company down. Separating healthy leverage from hung-on debt gives owners permission to move forward.Expense Analysis Is Emotional — The hardest conversation isn't owner's pay, it's cutting expenses tied to old decisions owners are attached to. The question is what's still earning its keep.Get Cash Under Control First — Profit First needs only a bank account, not clean books. Michael tightens daily and weekly cash before cleanup, using the financials to find the holes draining it.Links & ResourcesSimple CFO — https://simplecfo.comProfit First for Real Estate Investing Free Workbooks — https://pfreiworkbook.comProfit First for Real Estate Investing by David Richter — https://profitfirstrei.comEnjoyed This Episode?If Michael's idea that your money problems are really operational problems made you look at your own bank account differently, that reframe is worth sitting with. Share this episode with an owner whose systems never grew with their revenue, and follow the show and leave a rating and review so more investors can find these Case Files.
In this solo episode of Pillars of Wealth Creation, Todd Dexheimer discusses the things you can't always prepare for when investing in real estate. While investment pitch decks often highlight the blue-sky scenario, Todd explains why investors need to think through what could go wrong—from changing cap rates and occupancy to unexpected challenges that impact a property's ability to make money. He shares why every investment carries risk and why the potential return needs to justify that risk. Todd also explains what passive investors should look for in a GP and why understanding how a sponsor protects an investment when things don't go according to plan is critical before investing. YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PillarsOfWealthCreation Interested in coaching? Schedule a call with Todd at www.coachwithdex.com Listen to the audio version on your favorite podcast host: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-650270376 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pillars-of.../id1296372835... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZ... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/.../pillars-of-wealth-creation.../ CastBox: https://castbox.fm/.../Pillars-Of-Wealth-Creation... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FmGSJe9fzSOhQiFROc2O0 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/YUP21NxF3kb Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../f6cf3e11-3ffa-450b-ac8c...
Builders are struggling to survive, let alone sell homes, in 2026. Prices aren't keeping pace, home sales are falling, and nobody can find the labor to build the houses in the first place. With concessions rising, buyers who stayed in the market are getting great deals. With the potential to boomerang back to regional undersupplied housing markets, the deals may very well be worth it. It's a new week, with new headlines that affect anyone buying, selling, or building wealth with real estate. First, we'll touch on the 300,000 vacant lots for sale. With the price of dirt down far below where it was just a few years ago, those with development and building ambitions could stand to profit, but with the entire homebuilding industry struggling, how long will you have to wait? Washington is trying to investigate “private listings” from real estate brokerages, but could they actually be hurting the seller by removing the exclusivity agents are going for? Finally, an update on home sales, prices, and why Kathy is seeing a big uptick in investor buyers for a certain type of rental property. In This Episode We Cover The land sale happening this summer and a sign of just how bad our housing shortage is Builders get squeezed as buyers (and even laborers) refuse to budge The newest threat to “private” home listings that could hurt sales prices The homes that are taking the longest to sell in 2026 and one type of rental property that investors are getting steals on And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Join us at the BiggerPockets Conference October 2-4 in Orlando. Buy tickets Sign Up for the Investor Brief Newsletter Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area Major Homebuilders Have Not Sold Homes This Cheap in Nearly a Decade—Here's How Investors Can Take Advantage Henry's BiggerPockets Profile James' BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile PR Newswire: More than 300,000 empty lots for sale could close America's housing shortage by 6% NBC 24: Construction job openings rise as overall job openings soften slightly HousingWire: The off-MLS debate moves to Washington, and agents need a clear script Newsweek: America's New Home Sales Plummet to Weakest Rate in Years Grab Henry's Book, Real Estate Deal Maker Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-454. Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Investor Fuel Real Estate Investing Mastermind - Audio Version
In this episode, Jeff King shares his 40+ years of experience in the insurance industry, focusing on real estate. He discusses industry insights, the importance of networking, and strategies for scaling a nationwide insurance agency. In this episode, Jeff shares his insights on real estate, insurance, team building, and the importance of mentorship in business success. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
Investor Fuel Real Estate Investing Mastermind - Audio Version
Anne-Michelle Wand shares her journey from Colorado to Panama, highlighting her international real estate investments, business strategies, and insights on building passive income streams abroad. Discover how her experience and relationships have fueled her success in the Caribbean market. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
AI can be an incredible tool for organizing your thoughts—but can it replace an experienced real estate attorney? Richard Crouch, a commercial real estate attorney with more than two decades of experience, explains why experience still matters when navigating complex real estate transactions. AI can help review information and suggest language, but it doesn't have the real-world experience of seeing deals go wrong, understanding the practical consequences of contract language, or recognizing the nuances that can create problems later. In commercial real estate, a provision that looks perfectly clear on paper can have very different consequences in practice. That's why having an experienced attorney who understands the business—not just the legal language—can make a major difference. For real estate investors and sponsors, the goal isn't to avoid technology. It's to know where technology can help—and where experience, judgment, and expertise are still essential. Watch the full conversation for more insights on commercial real estate, syndications, investing, legal strategy, and what successful investors need to know before putting capital into a deal. 00:05 - Welcome and introduction of guest Richard Crouch 00:35 - Teasing Richard about attorneys killing deals; asking why he became a lawyer 00:51 - Richard's path to becoming an attorney and entering commercial real estate 01:42 - What Richard loves about commercial real estate compared to litigation 02:20 - Discussing the difficult aspects and fast pace of commercial real estate 04:13 - Discussing AI/ChatGPT, its limits, and the value of a seasoned attorney 06:05 - The evolution of syndications from 2001 to today 08:00 - Impact of capital raisers and market cycles on pricing and valuations 09:01 - Challenges of exiting the market or finding replacement assets 10:05 - Common habits, skills, and disciplines of successful long-term investors 13:16 - Discussion on asset classes (industrial, medical office, multifamily) 14:35 - Current investor pain points, interest rate impacts, and loan covenants 17:30 - Advice for passive investors: warning signs, red flags, and performance metrics 21:14 - Importance of sponsors having skin in the game 22:06 - Value of having an attorney review deal documents before investing 24:10 - Essential legal documents for investors (PPM, Subscription Agreement, Operating Agreement) 25:59 - The three-step framework for passive investors (Jockey, Saddle, Horse) 27:56 - Common misconceptions about legal fees and the complexity of CRE transactions 30:34 - Differences in financing (local bank vs. CMBS loans) and reading the fine print 31:46 - Case study: A deal saved through creative structuring and seller financing
In this episode, Michael Blank welcomes back Will Harvey, founder and managing partner of Harvey Capital, to explore his evolution from multifamily investor and mortgage professional into the private lending business. After leaving his W-2 job to pursue real estate full time, Will discovered that he enjoyed the finance side of investing far more than the operational side—and eventually built a private lending business focused on asset-backed loans. Will explains how the private lending model works, why he prefers lending against real estate rather than owning it, how he raises capital through a fund structure, and how he protects investor capital through conservative underwriting. The conversation also dives deep into how Will is using AI to transform everything from underwriting and Google Ads to lead generation and investor outreach, offering a fascinating look at how technology can dramatically increase the scale and efficiency of a real estate business.Key TakeawaysPrivate Lending Can Provide Real Estate Exposure Without Owning the PropertyWill explains why he prefers lending against real estate rather than dealing with tenants, contractors, renovations, and property operations—and how lenders can earn attractive interest while maintaining a secured position.Protecting Capital Starts With Conservative UnderwritingThe goal isn't to take back properties when borrowers default. It's to structure loans with enough margin of safety that the investment remains protected even when something goes wrong.Fund Structures Can Reduce Concentration RiskRather than putting all of an investor's money into a single loan, Will prefers a fund model that spreads capital across multiple loans and borrowers.AI Is Transforming Real Estate UnderwritingWill uses Claude Code to analyze borrowers, verify their track records, review financial statements, research potential red flags, and produce detailed underwriting briefs—allowing his team to process significantly more volume.AI Can Turn Marketing Data Into Actionable InsightsBy feeding Google Ads reports into Claude, Will can quickly identify which campaigns, keywords, locations, and time periods are performing best, dramatically accelerating a process that previously took weeks of manual analysis.AI Is Opening New Doors for Capital RaisingWill is using AI to identify potential investors through public property records, including people who own real estate through self-directed retirement accounts, creating targeted lists that would have previously required significant manConnect with Will HarveyWebsite: Harvey CapitalEmail: will@harvey-capital.comConnect with our Deal Maker PartnersCheck out all Partners hereAttorney - Swafford Law LLC Asset Manager - Cyndee Harding, High Caliber MultifamilyCPA - James Bohan, Stonehan AccountancyMentor - Deal Maker MentoringResourcesConnect with Michael BlankTheFreedomPodcast.com Join the Deal Maker MastermindExplore Michael's Mentoring ProgramReview the Podcast on Apple PodcastsGet the Syndicated Deal AnalyzerGet the Book, Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing by Michael Blank For full episode show notes visit: https://themichaelblank.com/podcasts/session538/
Michelle Murray has been doing wholesale real estate in South Florida for fourteen years and now runs it with a team of seven. She breaks down the systems that made her real estate deals repeatable, and what roughly 100 hires taught her about putting the right person in the right seat. If you can close a deal but cannot make it happen again, this one is for you. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - How Michelle Murray Got Started In Wholesaling 7:58 - Lessons From 14 Years 11:44 - Team Structure & Roles 14:48 - Hiring The Right People 17:28 - Marketing To Find Deals 19:03 - Managing The Buyers List 21:16 - Joining Collective Genius 26:05 - Using AI In The Business 32:07 - Where To Find Michelle 33:12 - Outro LINKS: Instagram: Michelle Murray https://www.instagram.com/michelle.d.murray/ Website: My Quick Home Buyers https://www.myquickhomebuyers.com/ Instagram: David Lecko https://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachine https://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywood https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investments https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/
This week we dive into why your real estate portfolio feels so stressful—and how to fix it. You'll hear the exact mindset shifts and systems we've used (and taught thousands of women) to turn a scattered rental portfolio into a streamlined, profitable business. We break down: Why “more doors” can mean more stress, especially when you're holding too many small, high-effort, low-return properties How to evaluate your rentals using cash flow and Return on Equity (ROE) so you can confidently decide what to keep, sell, or trade up The difference between being a “mom-and-pop landlord” and a real estate CEO—and the SOPs, bookkeeping, and insurance checks you actually need How systems, boundaries, and business hours with tenants protect your peace (and prevent 3:30 a.m. calls) Why most everyday investors don't know their numbers, and how that fuels anxiety and indecision The power of community, mentorship, and accountability for women real estate investors who are making big decisions alone If your portfolio looks good on paper but feels like a second full-time job, this episode will help you get clarity, reduce stress, and start running your rentals like the high-performing business they are. Resources: Get on the waitlist for the WIIRE Community Grab our SOP Templates Simplify how you manage your rentals with TurboTenant Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Leave us a review on Spotify Join our private Facebook Community Connect with us on Instagram
In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we break down 10 common mistakes that investors make and how they can hurt long-term returns. We discuss the danger of overconcentration, why chasing the hottest trade can derail a sound strategy, and how investors can get lured in by massive revenue growth while ignoring risks hiding on the balance sheet. We also cover emotional mistakes like fear of missing out, fear of losses, overconfidence, confirmation bias, anchoring to your cost basis, and the sunk cost fallacy. Along the way, we share examples from our own investing experience, including lessons learned from crypto, growth stocks, Telus, Shopify, Allied Properties REIT, and other situations where process mattered more than short-term results. Whether you invest in individual stocks, ETFs, dividend stocks, or a mix of everything, this episode is a reminder that avoiding big mistakes can be just as important as finding big winners. Tickers discussed: CRWV, SMH, XEQT.TO, ZEQT.TO, QQQ, T.TO, SHOP.TO, AP.UN.TO, BCE.TO, AQN.TO, SU.TO Subscribe to our Our New Youtube Channel! Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Our New Youtube Channel! Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump Accounts have created a new way to set your family up for a solid financial future at a time when 401(k)s are reaching record highs.But have you ever asked yourself this: If your kids inherited it tomorrow, would they know what to do with it?In this week's Not Your Average Investor Show, Gregg and Pablo discuss retirement, 401(k)s, Trump Accounts, and what it really means to leave wealth to the next generation.They'll break down:✅ How Trump Accounts don't just help children invest earlier, but also teach a valuable lesson✅ Why people can have a large 401(k) and still feel unsure about retirement✅ What your kids actually inherit when they inherit rental propertiesLeaving your children assets is one thing. Leaving them with the knowledge and confidence to make good decisions is another.Listen NOW!Chapters:00:00 Hot Topic Preview02:00 HomeStep Fundraiser Win05:09 JWB Property Management Ranking07:21 What Are Trump Accounts09:43 Why Compounding Matters12:43 Community Gifting Mindset18:54 Case Study Numbers Breakdown21:50 From $5K to $500K Future24:16 Retirement Reality Check Setup24:27 Retirement Confidence Paradox25:11 Vanguard Data Bright Spots26:06 Auto Enrollment and Autopilot Investing27:32 Hardship Withdrawals Surge30:01 Gallup Poll Confidence Drop31:11 Why the Model Feels Broken32:43 Education and Community Fix34:45 Passing Rentals to Heirs38:32 Step Up Basis Explained42:03 Next Episode and ClosingStay connected to us! Join our real estate investor community LIVE: https://jwbrealestatecapital.com/nyai/Schedule a Turnkey strategy call: https://jwbrealestatecapital.com/turnkey/ *Get social with us:*Subscribe to our channel @notyouraverageinvestor Subscribe to @JWBRealEstateCompanies
Today, we're showing you exactly how to learn about real estate investing, so you can get your first property faster. There are thousands of videos, podcasts, books, and forums floating around. Where do you even start? The amount of information alone is enough to keep you stuck on the sidelines. Not to mention, there's a lot of bad information out there. In this episode, we're giving you a clear roadmap for getting all the information you need before buying your first rental property. Property management? Finding contractors? Those are tomorrow's problems. To get in the game and buy a good investment now, there are only a few skills you really need to hone. We'll show you exactly what they are and where you can go to learn all about them. These are specific tools for those who are learning the ropes—resources we wish we had access to when we were starting out. Stop trying to learn everything. Learn these things, in this order, and you'll be taking down real estate deals in no time! In This Episode We Cover The best ways to learn about real estate investing (starting from zero) The number one real estate skill every new investor should prioritize Two “buckets” of real estate investing education (and which to pull from) Our favorite real estate books, podcasts, and other tools for getting started The biggest barrier to real estate investing in 2026 (focus on this) What we got right (and wrong) early on in our investing journeys And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1319. Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices