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We're pulling back the curtain on four sneaky “cash flow killers” that are silently draining profits from women real estate investors — and how to fix them before year-end. This week we're sharing what we've learned from 12+ years of investing and mentoring thousands of women inside our community. If you already know how to buy real estate but feel stuck in the day-to-day, this conversation is for you.You'll hear:The two biggest gaps we see holding women investors back: blind spots and no time to work on the business.How acting like a landlord vs. a CEO keeps you reactive and underpaid.The real cost of reactive maintenance (like a $300 emergency AC call for a dirty filter) and how simple systems prevent it.Why not raising rents to market is quietly erasing your cash flow—and how one member found an extra $500/month from one quick check.How to shop your insurance policies instead of auto-renewing at double the premium.Practical scripts and mindset shifts for negotiating contractor, vendor, and utility bills without burning relationships.By the end, you'll have four concrete moves you can make this month to put more money back in your pocket—without buying another property. Resources:Join our free virtual event WIIRE Networking ExtravaganzaGet on the waitlist for the WIIRE CommunityWork with SteadilyLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

Welcome back to The AZREIA Show! In this episode, AZREIA Executive Director Michael Del Prete sits down with Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee to discuss her Arizona roots, career in public service, and role as the state's chief banking and investment officer. Treasurer Yee explains how the State Treasurer's Office manages billions in public funds, including its investment approach of prioritizing safety, liquidity, and yield, while overseeing state investments, local government funds, and the Permanent Land Endowment Trust Fund. The conversation also explores Arizona's economic growth, government budgeting and savings, opportunities involving state trust lands, and how business owners can become more engaged in the legislative process. Treasurer Yee shares why financial literacy is a priority across Arizona, including efforts to expand financial education for students and families. She also discusses AZ529, Arizona's Education Savings Plan, and resources available to help families prepare for future education expenses. Whether you're a business owner, investor, parent, or simply interested in understanding how Arizona manages public investments, this episode provides an inside look at state finance, economic policy, financial education, and long-term savings. Tune in for a wide-ranging conversation with Treasurer Kimberly Yee and learn more about the financial resources available to Arizona families and communities. 01:09 – Arizona Roots and Family Business 02:59 – From Staffer to State Leader 04:32 – Campaign Values and County Outreach 07:05 – What the Treasurer Does 09:29 – Investment Philosophy and Results 10:38 – Land Trust Fund Explained 12:39 – Arizona Economy and Growth Pressures 14:00 – Spending Surpluses and Rainy Day Funds 16:13 – Business Owners and Civic Engagement 19:18 – Testify on Bills 21:15 – Meet Your Legislator 22:35 – State Land Opportunities 24:27 – Growth and Voter Pushback 25:15 – Civic Engagement Lessons 27:04 – Why Financial Literacy Matters 30:26 – Teaching Money Through Play 34:39 – AZ529 Essay Contest -- Contact Alden of Silver Crest Opportunity Fund at http://silvercrestopportunityfund.com "AZREIA does not endorse specific investments. Please do your own due diligence." Want to grow your real estate business?

In this episode, Anthony and Cameron share their journey into infinite banking, how it can transform real estate investing, and practical strategies for building passive income and controlling your financial future.   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 Q&A: Garden Suites, Ontario Real Estate, Exit Plans & More Today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show is a full investor Q&A. Wayne and Gabby answer questions live from Canadian real estate investors about: How to eventually exit a real estate portfolio Capital gains and tax planning When to use a financial planner Ontario real estate investing Variable vs fixed mortgage rates Corporations and rental properties Saskatchewan real estate Garage door replacement costs Assignment deals Edmonton garden suites And how investors can use education to recognize opportunities faster The biggest theme throughout today's show is simple: Ask better questions, get better information, and keep moving forward. What Does an Exit Plan From Real Estate Look Like? Craig asks: What is a realistic exit plan when you're done investing in real estate? Or are you ever actually done? Wayne's answer depends heavily on what the investor wants next. Some investors may want to: Sell everything Convert the portfolio into cash Move into lower-maintenance investments Create retirement income Keep real estate but simplify Hand assets down to family Continue holding for cash flow If the plan is to fully liquidate, Wayne recommends building the plan with the right professionals before selling. That could include: An investor-focused accountant A qualified financial planner A wealth-planning professional A real estate coach who understands long-term portfolio planning The key is knowing what the money is supposed to do after the properties are sold. Don't Forget the Tax Bill Wayne emphasizes that investors should not assume every dollar from a property sale becomes spendable cash. There may be: Capital gains tax Capital cost allowance recapture Legal fees Realtor commissions Mortgage discharge costs Other closing costs If you sell several properties at once, those tax implications can become significant. Talk to an investor-focused accountant before liquidating so you know what your actual net proceeds will be. Selling Is Easy. Planning What Happens Next Is Harder. The mechanics of selling real estate are relatively straightforward. Hire the appropriate broker or realtor. List the properties. Sell them. The harder part is deciding what happens to the capital afterward. If somebody sells a portfolio and ends up with several million dollars, they need to know whether that money is intended to: Grow. Generate income. Preserve wealth. Fund retirement. Support family. Or move into another investment vehicle. The answer should be based on the investor's goals, not a generic product recommendation. Be Careful Who You Take Financial Advice From Wayne also warns investors to be cautious with titles like: "Wealth planner." "Investment strategist." "Financial expert." A title does not automatically mean somebody has real experience. Make sure the person has actual qualifications and understands what you are trying to accomplish. The goal should be building the right plan, not simply moving your money into whatever product that person happens to sell. Kyla and Fabian Complete Their First Assignment Deal Kyla shares a big win during the live show. She and Fabian recently completed their first wholesale assignment. The deal came through a lead-generation system they originally built to find properties for their own fix-and-flip business. Normally they would have purchased the property, renovated it, and sold it. Instead, they recognized a different opportunity. They assigned the contract to another investor for: $10,000. No renovation. No construction risk. No holding costs. No resale risk. Just fast cash. Wayne explains that this is exactly what happens when investors understand multiple strategies. As Barry McGuire says: "If you understand the strategies, you recognize the opportunities." Pivoting vs Giving Up Wayne also talks about why he generally dislikes the word "pivot." Too often, people use "pivot" to describe quitting when something gets difficult. They start moving toward one goal. Hit resistance. Then change direction. Hit resistance again. Change direction again. Eventually they never reach any destination. That is different from recognizing a genuinely better path. Kyla and Fabian were not abandoning their business. They recognized that assigning the contract produced a faster, easier return with less risk. That is not quitting. That is making a better business decision. Garage Door Replacement Costs A live viewer asks about the rough cost of replacing a garage door. Wayne estimates approximately: Single garage door supplied and installed: $2,000–$2,700 plus applicable tax Insulated double garage door supplied and installed: Approximately $2,700–$3,500 plus applicable tax Labour-only costs may vary significantly by contractor and location. These are rough estimates and should be confirmed locally. Would Wayne Invest in Ontario? Another listener asks: What do you think about Ontario real estate? Would you invest there? Wayne's short answer: He has researched it. But he does not personally want to operate a rental-property business there. The biggest issue is not necessarily the individual property. It is the regulatory environment. One of Wayne's core investment fundamentals is investing in a jurisdiction that supports the operation of the business. If the landlord and tenant laws create too much operational risk, that can be enough for Wayne to move on. Real Estate Is a Business Wayne explains the distinction again: He is not simply buying an asset and hoping it goes up in value. He is operating a rental business inside that asset. That means the laws governing the business matter. If the province limits: Rent increases Lease termination Enforcement Non-payment remedies Control over the asset Then that becomes a major part of the investment risk. Ontario Real Estate Is in an "Ice Age" Wayne describes much of Ontario's real estate market as being in an "ice age" right now. That does not mean every market in Ontario is identical. It means affordability has become severely disconnected from property values in many areas. After the pandemic, very low borrowing costs and pent-up demand caused prices to accelerate rapidly. Prices then moved beyond what many households could realistically afford. Now the market needs time to rebalance. Wayne believes the long-term opportunity may return, but affordability, borrowing costs and income all need to move back into a healthier relationship. Garden Suites Explained Another listener asks: How do garden suites work? A garden suite is an additional residential unit built on the same property as an existing house. It can be: Ground-level Above a garage A garage suite A duplex-style garden suite Multiple units, where municipal rules allow The exact rules depend on the municipality. Edmonton's Garden Suite Opportunity Wayne explains that Edmonton currently offers a very unusual opportunity because recent zoning changes allow multiple garden-suite units on certain lots. This allows investors to do something that is not currently possible in the same way in most Canadian cities. Instead of simply building one small backyard suite, investors may be able to create: Duplex garden suites Multiple ground-level suites Multi-unit garage suites Four-plex garden suites Wayne and his team recently completed their first four-plex garden-suite project. Why Wayne Built Edmonton Garden Suites Wayne explains that he began developing this strategy when he saw traditional investment opportunities becoming harder to find. He spent approximately two years working through: Design Zoning Permits Construction Builder selection Cost control Financing Appraisal strategy Rental projections The result became Edmonton Garden Suites. Four-Plex Garden Suites Wayne says the multi-unit model is where the investment economics become substantially more attractive. Rather than building one unit in the backyard, multiple units create much more rental income. Wayne says certain projects may be able to create approximately: $250,000 in equity upon completion with some projects potentially creating even more. He also discusses potential cash flow of more than: $1,500 per month when the right property, development model and financing are used. These results are project-specific and depend heavily on acquisition cost, construction cost, financing, appraisal, rents and execution. Edmonton Garden Suites Is a Limited Window Wayne believes this opportunity exists because of current City of Edmonton zoning rules. Those rules can change. If the city changes the rules in the future, the strategy may no longer be available in its current form. That is why Wayne sees the current period as a window of opportunity. For more information: www.edmontongardensuites.com Should Rental Properties Be Owned in a Corporation? A listener asks: How many rental properties should you own before creating a corporation? Wayne's answer: Zero. For passive rental properties, Wayne generally prefers personal ownership or joint ventures using personal ownership where possible. His view is that corporate ownership often creates less favourable tax treatment for passive rental income. He says corporate ownership can become relevant when an investor can no longer qualify personally or when the structure is required for another reason. Before making any ownership decision, investors should speak with a qualified accountant and lawyer about their specific situation. Variable or Fixed Rates? A listener asks whether they should move out of variable-rate mortgages. Wayne explains that he personally remains in variable mortgages. He does not present that as a recommendation for everyone. The correct financing decision depends on: Risk tolerance Cash flow Portfolio structure Time horizon Future purchases Mortgage terms Personal financial situation Tomorrow's Morning Show will feature investor-focused mortgage broker Keaton Kirkwood to discuss rising fixed rates and how investors can prepare their portfolios. What About Saskatchewan? Wayne says he likes Saskatchewan. He believes Regina and Saskatoon can offer strong real estate and rental fundamentals. But if he compared Saskatchewan with Alberta today, he would still choose Alberta. His reasoning is simple: If two markets are relatively close in quality, Wayne prefers investing in the market that currently produces the strongest overall result. He will continue investing there until that changes. Then he will move to the next market. Tomorrow: Rising Interest Rates Tomorrow's Morning Show will feature: Keaton Kirkwood of Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group The conversation will focus on rising fixed mortgage rates and what real estate investors can do to: Protect cash flow Prepare for renewals Structure financing Continue buying Avoid letting higher borrowing costs derail the long-term plan REI Masters Mentorship Work directly with Wayne and Gabby on acquisitions, financing, market selection, joint ventures, wholesaling, property management, garden suites and building a profitable Canadian real estate portfolio. www.reimasters.ca Edmonton Garden Suites Learn more about Wayne's multi-unit Edmonton garden suite strategy: www.edmontongardensuites.com The 5% Rule™ Learn Wayne Hillier's rental-property cash-flow framework. Search The 5% Rule by Wayne Hillier on Amazon. Watch the Morning Show Join Wayne and Gabby every weekday morning at 7:00 AM Mountain Time on YouTube. Follow Wayne Hillier – Real Estate Investing Coach on YouTube. Questions: info@reimorningshow.com Upcoming Event REI Masters Annual Retreat Edmonton, Alberta October 17–18, 2026 www.reimasters.ca Sponsors Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor Team www.calvinrealty.ca Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax Specialized bookkeeping and tax services for Canadian real estate investors. www.finngo.com/rei Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group Investor-focused mortgage planning for Canadian real estate investors. www.kbmortgages.ca keaton@kbmortgages.ca

Mortgage Rates Are Rising: How Real Estate Investors Should Prepare Mortgage rates are moving higher again. For real estate investors, that raises an obvious question: What should you actually do about it? In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby are joined by investor-focused mortgage broker Keaton Kirkwood of Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group to break down what is happening with rates, why fixed mortgage rates are already reacting, how variable-rate borrowers should think about the next several months, and how investors can protect their portfolios before higher borrowing costs become a problem. The biggest message: You cannot control interest rates. But you can control how prepared your portfolio is for them. Why Rates Are Moving Keaton explains that there are two major forces investors need to understand: Bond yields and The Bank of Canada overnight rate Bond yields react in real time to market expectations, global capital flows and inflation. Fixed mortgage rates are heavily influenced by bond yields. The Bank of Canada overnight rate, on the other hand, directly affects prime-based borrowing products such as variable-rate mortgages and HELOCs. Keaton points out that bond yields have already moved higher. That means fixed mortgage rates can increase even before the Bank of Canada changes its overnight rate. Why the U.S. Matters The conversation also covers what happens when the United States raises rates. Canada does not operate in isolation. If other major economies increase rates while Canada does not, that can put downward pressure on the Canadian dollar. A weaker dollar can make imported goods more expensive. That can contribute to inflation. Eventually, Canada may be forced to respond. Keaton compares global economies to a conga line. The largest economies are closer to the front. Canada is somewhere in the middle. We do not control the direction of the entire global financial system. This Is Not the First Time Wayne points out that investors have seen versions of this before.     Inflation. Rising rates. Higher mortgage payments. Financing stress. The causes may change. The pattern does not. That is why the goal should never be to perfectly predict rates. The goal is to build a portfolio that can survive when rates move against you. Higher Oil Prices Could Help Alberta There is one interesting wrinkle. The current inflation pressure being discussed is connected partly to geopolitical conflict and rising energy prices. Higher oil and gas prices are painful for consumers. But Alberta can sometimes benefit economically from stronger energy prices. That may support: Employment Investment Migration Housing demand Property values Keaton cautions that the effect is not equally positive for everybody. A drilling contractor may benefit directly. A teacher or accountant may not. Still, Alberta can sometimes perform relatively well during periods when global energy prices rise. What Investors Should Do Now Wayne asks the question most investors actually care about: Should you pause? Wait? Switch mortgage products? Rush to refinance? Keaton's answer: It depends on when you are exposed to higher rates. If you are in a variable mortgage, you should be paying attention now. If you have a fixed mortgage renewing within approximately 18 months, you should be paying attention. If you locked into a relatively high fixed rate previously, it may also be worth reviewing whether restructuring creates an advantage. That does NOT automatically mean you should refinance. It means you should investigate. Keaton's Four Pillars When deciding whether to restructure a mortgage, Keaton recommends evaluating four things: Cost Qualifying power Risk Tax efficiency If a change improves three or four of those areas, it may be worth considering. If the only benefit is saving $50 per month but it costs $15,000 to make the change, that may not make sense. The decision needs to improve the overall portfolio. Know Your Break-Even Interest Rate One of the most important pieces of advice from today's episode: Know the interest rate at which each property stops cash flowing. Then calculate the same number for your entire portfolio. For example: What happens if rates increase 0.25%? How much does that reduce monthly cash flow? What about another 0.25%? And another? At what point does the property become cash-flow neutral? At what point does the entire portfolio require money from your pocket? Investors should know these numbers before the rate increase arrives. Stress-Test the Portfolio Keaton recommends going even further. Calculate the impact of each quarter-point rate increase. If every 0.25% increase costs your portfolio $300 per month, you can quickly determine how much room you have. Maybe your portfolio can absorb: Three increases. Five increases. Seven increases. The specific number matters less than knowing it. Uncertainty creates fear. Knowing the numbers creates a plan. Cash Flow Is Your Protection Wayne comes back to the 5% Rule™. The reason he places so much emphasis on buying strong cash-flowing properties is not because high cash flow simply feels good. Cash flow creates safety. If interest rates rise: You have room. If rents temporarily fall: You have room. If expenses increase: You have room. If vacancy rises: You have room. The investor who bought a property with almost no cash-flow cushion can be wiped out much faster. The 5% Rule™ Wayne created the 5% Rule as a simple minimum cash-flow test for Canadian real estate investors. Its purpose is to ensure investors are not buying properties with such thin margins that one market change destroys the investment. Search: The 5% Rule by Wayne Hillier on Amazon. Longer Amortizations Can Reduce Risk Keaton also explains why he often prefers longer amortizations on investment properties. Longer amortization means: Lower mortgage payments. Higher cash flow. Greater ability to absorb rate increases. More liquidity. That does not mean you can never pay the mortgage down faster. You can use prepayment privileges if you want to accelerate the mortgage later. But starting with a longer amortization gives the investor more flexibility. Don't Rush to Pay Off Tax-Deductible Debt Another important point: Not all debt costs the same. Interest on qualifying investment debt may be tax deductible. Interest on your principal residence generally is not. That means a 5% tax-deductible investment mortgage may effectively cost less after tax than a 4% non-deductible home mortgage. Keaton's view is that investors should generally prioritize paying down more expensive non-deductible debt before aggressively eliminating tax-deductible investment debt. Always confirm the tax treatment with your accountant. Variable vs Adjustable Rate Mortgages Keaton also explains an important distinction. An adjustable-rate mortgage changes the payment as rates move. A variable-rate mortgage with a fixed payment keeps the payment the same, while the amount going toward principal changes. For an investor concerned primarily with cash flow, a fixed-payment variable structure can provide more predictability. The specific product still needs to fit the investor's goals. What About Leverage? One listener asks how to hedge rising variable rates when heavily leveraged. Keaton explains that loan-to-value is only part of the picture. For cash flow, amortization can be more important. An investor could have relatively low leverage but a very short amortization and therefore extremely high monthly payments. That investor may actually be more exposed to rate pressure than someone with more leverage and much lower payments. The real question is: How much cash flow does the debt structure require every month? Liquidity Matters Keaton also recommends maintaining liquidity. Cash reserves can make an enormous difference during periods of rising rates. An extra $20,000 or $30,000 in accessible reserves can give an investor time to work through: Higher payments Vacancies Repairs Refinancing Renewal timing Selling an underperforming property Liquidity gives you options. Should You Sell a Weak Property? Keaton gives an example. Imagine your portfolio is healthy until rates reach 6%. But one property is already barely cash-flow neutral today. That property may deserve a closer look. If rates rise further, it could become significantly negative. The question becomes: Does that asset have another compelling reason to hold it? Or would selling it now strengthen the entire portfolio? Asset management means evaluating each property individually, not blindly holding everything forever. Don't Let Rates Stop You From Buying The goal of today's conversation is NOT: "Rates are going up, so stop investing." It is: Understand the risk. Prepare for it. Then continue executing the plan. Higher rates can change the numbers. They can change which properties make sense. They can change financing strategies. But they do not automatically eliminate good real estate opportunities. Remote Property Management Course – 50% Off This Week Wayne and Gabby also discuss the response to Gabby's Remote Property Management Course. The eight-module course teaches the systems Wayne and Gabby use to manage their own rental portfolio remotely without personally attending every property issue. This week, the course is available for: 50% off Use code: 50OFF at: www.reimasters.ca About Keaton Kirkwood Keaton Kirkwood is an investor-focused mortgage broker with Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group. He works with Canadian real estate investors on financing structures designed to protect cash flow, preserve future borrowing power and avoid mortgage decisions that make the next acquisition harder. www.kbmortgages.ca keaton@kbmortgages.ca REI Masters Mentorship Work directly with Wayne and Gabby on acquisitions, financing, market selection, joint ventures, property management and building a profitable Canadian real estate portfolio. www.reimasters.ca Watch the Morning Show Join Wayne and Gabby every weekday morning at 7:00 AM Mountain Time on YouTube. Follow Wayne Hillier – Real Estate Investing Coach on YouTube. Questions: info@reimorningshow.com Upcoming Event REI Masters Annual Retreat Edmonton, Alberta October 17–18, 2026 www.reimasters.ca Sponsors Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor Team www.calvinrealty.ca Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax Specialized bookkeeping and tax services for Canadian real estate investors. www.finngo.com/rei Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group Investor-focused mortgage planning for Canadian real estate investors. www.kbmortgages.ca keaton@kbmortgages.ca

Investor Q&A: Garden Suites, Ontario Real Estate, Exit Plans & More Today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show is a full investor Q&A. Wayne and Gabby answer questions live from Canadian real estate investors about: How to eventually exit a real estate portfolio Capital gains and tax planning When to use a financial planner Ontario real estate investing Variable vs fixed mortgage rates Corporations and rental properties Saskatchewan real estate Garage door replacement costs Assignment deals Edmonton garden suites And how investors can use education to recognize opportunities faster The biggest theme throughout today's show is simple: Ask better questions, get better information, and keep moving forward. What Does an Exit Plan From Real Estate Look Like? Craig asks: What is a realistic exit plan when you're done investing in real estate? Or are you ever actually done? Wayne's answer depends heavily on what the investor wants next. Some investors may want to: Sell everything Convert the portfolio into cash Move into lower-maintenance investments Create retirement income Keep real estate but simplify Hand assets down to family Continue holding for cash flow If the plan is to fully liquidate, Wayne recommends building the plan with the right professionals before selling. That could include: An investor-focused accountant A qualified financial planner A wealth-planning professional A real estate coach who understands long-term portfolio planning The key is knowing what the money is supposed to do after the properties are sold. Don't Forget the Tax Bill Wayne emphasizes that investors should not assume every dollar from a property sale becomes spendable cash. There may be: Capital gains tax Capital cost allowance recapture Legal fees Realtor commissions Mortgage discharge costs Other closing costs If you sell several properties at once, those tax implications can become significant. Talk to an investor-focused accountant before liquidating so you know what your actual net proceeds will be. Selling Is Easy. Planning What Happens Next Is Harder. The mechanics of selling real estate are relatively straightforward. Hire the appropriate broker or realtor. List the properties. Sell them. The harder part is deciding what happens to the capital afterward. If somebody sells a portfolio and ends up with several million dollars, they need to know whether that money is intended to: Grow. Generate income. Preserve wealth. Fund retirement. Support family. Or move into another investment vehicle. The answer should be based on the investor's goals, not a generic product recommendation. Be Careful Who You Take Financial Advice From Wayne also warns investors to be cautious with titles like: "Wealth planner." "Investment strategist." "Financial expert." A title does not automatically mean somebody has real experience. Make sure the person has actual qualifications and understands what you are trying to accomplish. The goal should be building the right plan, not simply moving your money into whatever product that person happens to sell. Kyla and Fabian Complete Their First Assignment Deal Kyla shares a big win during the live show. She and Fabian recently completed their first wholesale assignment. The deal came through a lead-generation system they originally built to find properties for their own fix-and-flip business. Normally they would have purchased the property, renovated it, and sold it. Instead, they recognized a different opportunity. They assigned the contract to another investor for: $10,000. No renovation. No construction risk. No holding costs. No resale risk. Just fast cash. Wayne explains that this is exactly what happens when investors understand multiple strategies. As Barry McGuire says: "If you understand the strategies, you recognize the opportunities." Pivoting vs Giving Up Wayne also talks about why he generally dislikes the word "pivot." Too often, people use "pivot" to describe quitting when something gets difficult. They start moving toward one goal. Hit resistance. Then change direction. Hit resistance again. Change direction again. Eventually they never reach any destination. That is different from recognizing a genuinely better path. Kyla and Fabian were not abandoning their business. They recognized that assigning the contract produced a faster, easier return with less risk. That is not quitting. That is making a better business decision. Garage Door Replacement Costs A live viewer asks about the rough cost of replacing a garage door. Wayne estimates approximately: Single garage door supplied and installed: $2,000–$2,700 plus applicable tax Insulated double garage door supplied and installed: Approximately $2,700–$3,500 plus applicable tax Labour-only costs may vary significantly by contractor and location. These are rough estimates and should be confirmed locally. Would Wayne Invest in Ontario? Another listener asks: What do you think about Ontario real estate? Would you invest there? Wayne's short answer: He has researched it. But he does not personally want to operate a rental-property business there. The biggest issue is not necessarily the individual property. It is the regulatory environment. One of Wayne's core investment fundamentals is investing in a jurisdiction that supports the operation of the business. If the landlord and tenant laws create too much operational risk, that can be enough for Wayne to move on. Real Estate Is a Business Wayne explains the distinction again: He is not simply buying an asset and hoping it goes up in value. He is operating a rental business inside that asset. That means the laws governing the business matter. If the province limits: Rent increases Lease termination Enforcement Non-payment remedies Control over the asset Then that becomes a major part of the investment risk. Ontario Real Estate Is in an "Ice Age" Wayne describes much of Ontario's real estate market as being in an "ice age" right now. That does not mean every market in Ontario is identical. It means affordability has become severely disconnected from property values in many areas. After the pandemic, very low borrowing costs and pent-up demand caused prices to accelerate rapidly. Prices then moved beyond what many households could realistically afford. Now the market needs time to rebalance. Wayne believes the long-term opportunity may return, but affordability, borrowing costs and income all need to move back into a healthier relationship. Garden Suites Explained Another listener asks: How do garden suites work? A garden suite is an additional residential unit built on the same property as an existing house. It can be: Ground-level Above a garage A garage suite A duplex-style garden suite Multiple units, where municipal rules allow The exact rules depend on the municipality. Edmonton's Garden Suite Opportunity Wayne explains that Edmonton currently offers a very unusual opportunity because recent zoning changes allow multiple garden-suite units on certain lots. This allows investors to do something that is not currently possible in the same way in most Canadian cities. Instead of simply building one small backyard suite, investors may be able to create: Duplex garden suites Multiple ground-level suites Multi-unit garage suites Four-plex garden suites Wayne and his team recently completed their first four-plex garden-suite project. Why Wayne Built Edmonton Garden Suites Wayne explains that he began developing this strategy when he saw traditional investment opportunities becoming harder to find. He spent approximately two years working through: Design Zoning Permits Construction Builder selection Cost control Financing Appraisal strategy Rental projections The result became Edmonton Garden Suites. Four-Plex Garden Suites Wayne says the multi-unit model is where the investment economics become substantially more attractive. Rather than building one unit in the backyard, multiple units create much more rental income. Wayne says certain projects may be able to create approximately: $250,000 in equity upon completion with some projects potentially creating even more. He also discusses potential cash flow of more than: $1,500 per month when the right property, development model and financing are used. These results are project-specific and depend heavily on acquisition cost, construction cost, financing, appraisal, rents and execution. Edmonton Garden Suites Is a Limited Window Wayne believes this opportunity exists because of current City of Edmonton zoning rules. Those rules can change. If the city changes the rules in the future, the strategy may no longer be available in its current form. That is why Wayne sees the current period as a window of opportunity. For more information: www.edmontongardensuites.com Should Rental Properties Be Owned in a Corporation? A listener asks: How many rental properties should you own before creating a corporation? Wayne's answer: Zero. For passive rental properties, Wayne generally prefers personal ownership or joint ventures using personal ownership where possible. His view is that corporate ownership often creates less favourable tax treatment for passive rental income. He says corporate ownership can become relevant when an investor can no longer qualify personally or when the structure is required for another reason. Before making any ownership decision, investors should speak with a qualified accountant and lawyer about their specific situation. Variable or Fixed Rates? A listener asks whether they should move out of variable-rate mortgages. Wayne explains that he personally remains in variable mortgages. He does not present that as a recommendation for everyone. The correct financing decision depends on: Risk tolerance Cash flow Portfolio structure Time horizon Future purchases Mortgage terms Personal financial situation Tomorrow's Morning Show will feature investor-focused mortgage broker Keaton Kirkwood to discuss rising fixed rates and how investors can prepare their portfolios. What About Saskatchewan? Wayne says he likes Saskatchewan. He believes Regina and Saskatoon can offer strong real estate and rental fundamentals. But if he compared Saskatchewan with Alberta today, he would still choose Alberta. His reasoning is simple: If two markets are relatively close in quality, Wayne prefers investing in the market that currently produces the strongest overall result. He will continue investing there until that changes. Then he will move to the next market. Tomorrow: Rising Interest Rates Tomorrow's Morning Show will feature: Keaton Kirkwood of Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group The conversation will focus on rising fixed mortgage rates and what real estate investors can do to: Protect cash flow Prepare for renewals Structure financing Continue buying Avoid letting higher borrowing costs derail the long-term plan REI Masters Mentorship Work directly with Wayne and Gabby on acquisitions, financing, market selection, joint ventures, wholesaling, property management, garden suites and building a profitable Canadian real estate portfolio. www.reimasters.ca Edmonton Garden Suites Learn more about Wayne's multi-unit Edmonton garden suite strategy: www.edmontongardensuites.com The 5% Rule™ Learn Wayne Hillier's rental-property cash-flow framework. Search The 5% Rule by Wayne Hillier on Amazon. Watch the Morning Show Join Wayne and Gabby every weekday morning at 7:00 AM Mountain Time on YouTube. Follow Wayne Hillier – Real Estate Investing Coach on YouTube. Questions: info@reimorningshow.com Upcoming Event REI Masters Annual Retreat Edmonton, Alberta October 17–18, 2026 www.reimasters.ca Sponsors Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor Team www.calvinrealty.ca Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax Specialized bookkeeping and tax services for Canadian real estate investors. www.finngo.com/rei Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group Investor-focused mortgage planning for Canadian real estate investors. www.kbmortgages.ca keaton@kbmortgages.ca

Mortgage Rates Are Rising: How Real Estate Investors Should Prepare Mortgage rates are moving higher again. For real estate investors, that raises an obvious question: What should you actually do about it? In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby are joined by investor-focused mortgage broker Keaton Kirkwood of Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group to break down what is happening with rates, why fixed mortgage rates are already reacting, how variable-rate borrowers should think about the next several months, and how investors can protect their portfolios before higher borrowing costs become a problem. The biggest message: You cannot control interest rates. But you can control how prepared your portfolio is for them. Why Rates Are Moving Keaton explains that there are two major forces investors need to understand: Bond yields and The Bank of Canada overnight rate Bond yields react in real time to market expectations, global capital flows and inflation. Fixed mortgage rates are heavily influenced by bond yields. The Bank of Canada overnight rate, on the other hand, directly affects prime-based borrowing products such as variable-rate mortgages and HELOCs. Keaton points out that bond yields have already moved higher. That means fixed mortgage rates can increase even before the Bank of Canada changes its overnight rate. Why the U.S. Matters The conversation also covers what happens when the United States raises rates. Canada does not operate in isolation. If other major economies increase rates while Canada does not, that can put downward pressure on the Canadian dollar. A weaker dollar can make imported goods more expensive. That can contribute to inflation. Eventually, Canada may be forced to respond. Keaton compares global economies to a conga line. The largest economies are closer to the front. Canada is somewhere in the middle. We do not control the direction of the entire global financial system. This Is Not the First Time Wayne points out that investors have seen versions of this before.     Inflation. Rising rates. Higher mortgage payments. Financing stress. The causes may change. The pattern does not. That is why the goal should never be to perfectly predict rates. The goal is to build a portfolio that can survive when rates move against you. Higher Oil Prices Could Help Alberta There is one interesting wrinkle. The current inflation pressure being discussed is connected partly to geopolitical conflict and rising energy prices. Higher oil and gas prices are painful for consumers. But Alberta can sometimes benefit economically from stronger energy prices. That may support: Employment Investment Migration Housing demand Property values Keaton cautions that the effect is not equally positive for everybody. A drilling contractor may benefit directly. A teacher or accountant may not. Still, Alberta can sometimes perform relatively well during periods when global energy prices rise. What Investors Should Do Now Wayne asks the question most investors actually care about: Should you pause? Wait? Switch mortgage products? Rush to refinance? Keaton's answer: It depends on when you are exposed to higher rates. If you are in a variable mortgage, you should be paying attention now. If you have a fixed mortgage renewing within approximately 18 months, you should be paying attention. If you locked into a relatively high fixed rate previously, it may also be worth reviewing whether restructuring creates an advantage. That does NOT automatically mean you should refinance. It means you should investigate. Keaton's Four Pillars When deciding whether to restructure a mortgage, Keaton recommends evaluating four things: Cost Qualifying power Risk Tax efficiency If a change improves three or four of those areas, it may be worth considering. If the only benefit is saving $50 per month but it costs $15,000 to make the change, that may not make sense. The decision needs to improve the overall portfolio. Know Your Break-Even Interest Rate One of the most important pieces of advice from today's episode: Know the interest rate at which each property stops cash flowing. Then calculate the same number for your entire portfolio. For example: What happens if rates increase 0.25%? How much does that reduce monthly cash flow? What about another 0.25%? And another? At what point does the property become cash-flow neutral? At what point does the entire portfolio require money from your pocket? Investors should know these numbers before the rate increase arrives. Stress-Test the Portfolio Keaton recommends going even further. Calculate the impact of each quarter-point rate increase. If every 0.25% increase costs your portfolio $300 per month, you can quickly determine how much room you have. Maybe your portfolio can absorb: Three increases. Five increases. Seven increases. The specific number matters less than knowing it. Uncertainty creates fear. Knowing the numbers creates a plan. Cash Flow Is Your Protection Wayne comes back to the 5% Rule™. The reason he places so much emphasis on buying strong cash-flowing properties is not because high cash flow simply feels good. Cash flow creates safety. If interest rates rise: You have room. If rents temporarily fall: You have room. If expenses increase: You have room. If vacancy rises: You have room. The investor who bought a property with almost no cash-flow cushion can be wiped out much faster. The 5% Rule™ Wayne created the 5% Rule as a simple minimum cash-flow test for Canadian real estate investors. Its purpose is to ensure investors are not buying properties with such thin margins that one market change destroys the investment. Search: The 5% Rule by Wayne Hillier on Amazon. Longer Amortizations Can Reduce Risk Keaton also explains why he often prefers longer amortizations on investment properties. Longer amortization means: Lower mortgage payments. Higher cash flow. Greater ability to absorb rate increases. More liquidity. That does not mean you can never pay the mortgage down faster. You can use prepayment privileges if you want to accelerate the mortgage later. But starting with a longer amortization gives the investor more flexibility. Don't Rush to Pay Off Tax-Deductible Debt Another important point: Not all debt costs the same. Interest on qualifying investment debt may be tax deductible. Interest on your principal residence generally is not. That means a 5% tax-deductible investment mortgage may effectively cost less after tax than a 4% non-deductible home mortgage. Keaton's view is that investors should generally prioritize paying down more expensive non-deductible debt before aggressively eliminating tax-deductible investment debt. Always confirm the tax treatment with your accountant. Variable vs Adjustable Rate Mortgages Keaton also explains an important distinction. An adjustable-rate mortgage changes the payment as rates move. A variable-rate mortgage with a fixed payment keeps the payment the same, while the amount going toward principal changes. For an investor concerned primarily with cash flow, a fixed-payment variable structure can provide more predictability. The specific product still needs to fit the investor's goals. What About Leverage? One listener asks how to hedge rising variable rates when heavily leveraged. Keaton explains that loan-to-value is only part of the picture. For cash flow, amortization can be more important. An investor could have relatively low leverage but a very short amortization and therefore extremely high monthly payments. That investor may actually be more exposed to rate pressure than someone with more leverage and much lower payments. The real question is: How much cash flow does the debt structure require every month? Liquidity Matters Keaton also recommends maintaining liquidity. Cash reserves can make an enormous difference during periods of rising rates. An extra $20,000 or $30,000 in accessible reserves can give an investor time to work through: Higher payments Vacancies Repairs Refinancing Renewal timing Selling an underperforming property Liquidity gives you options. Should You Sell a Weak Property? Keaton gives an example. Imagine your portfolio is healthy until rates reach 6%. But one property is already barely cash-flow neutral today. That property may deserve a closer look. If rates rise further, it could become significantly negative. The question becomes: Does that asset have another compelling reason to hold it? Or would selling it now strengthen the entire portfolio? Asset management means evaluating each property individually, not blindly holding everything forever. Don't Let Rates Stop You From Buying The goal of today's conversation is NOT: "Rates are going up, so stop investing." It is: Understand the risk. Prepare for it. Then continue executing the plan. Higher rates can change the numbers. They can change which properties make sense. They can change financing strategies. But they do not automatically eliminate good real estate opportunities. Remote Property Management Course – 50% Off This Week Wayne and Gabby also discuss the response to Gabby's Remote Property Management Course. The eight-module course teaches the systems Wayne and Gabby use to manage their own rental portfolio remotely without personally attending every property issue. This week, the course is available for: 50% off Use code: 50OFF at: www.reimasters.ca About Keaton Kirkwood Keaton Kirkwood is an investor-focused mortgage broker with Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group. He works with Canadian real estate investors on financing structures designed to protect cash flow, preserve future borrowing power and avoid mortgage decisions that make the next acquisition harder. www.kbmortgages.ca keaton@kbmortgages.ca REI Masters Mentorship Work directly with Wayne and Gabby on acquisitions, financing, market selection, joint ventures, property management and building a profitable Canadian real estate portfolio. www.reimasters.ca Watch the Morning Show Join Wayne and Gabby every weekday morning at 7:00 AM Mountain Time on YouTube. Follow Wayne Hillier – Real Estate Investing Coach on YouTube. Questions: info@reimorningshow.com Upcoming Event REI Masters Annual Retreat Edmonton, Alberta October 17–18, 2026 www.reimasters.ca Sponsors Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor Team www.calvinrealty.ca Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax Specialized bookkeeping and tax services for Canadian real estate investors. www.finngo.com/rei Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group Investor-focused mortgage planning for Canadian real estate investors. www.kbmortgages.ca keaton@kbmortgages.ca

Material participation is one of the most important and misunderstood tax rules for real estate investors. In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, Tom and Nate debunk five common myths involving Real Estate Professional Status (REPS), short-term rentals, the 100-hour test, property managers, equipment rentals, and partnerships. They also explain when a spouse's hours count toward material participation, why those hours cannot be combined to meet the 750-hour REPS requirement, and what investors should know about Deferred Sales Trusts (DSTs). If you're using real estate losses as part of your tax strategy, this episode covers the material participation rules and misconceptions you need to understand. Request a consultation from Hall CPA at go.therealestatecpa.com/taxsmart Register for FREE access to the 2026 Hall CPA Tax Strategy Summit: www.taxandlegalsummit.com/2026signup Join the Hall CPA Team: go.therealestatecpa.com/team Submit your question for Tom & Nathan: go.therealestatecpa.com/question The Tax Smart Real Estate Investors podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests. Any mention of third-party vendors, products, or services does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. You should conduct your own due diligence before engaging with any vendor.

In this episode, Charles Blair shares his inspiring journey from dropping out of school to becoming a successful real estate investor and marketing innovator. Discover how he leverages AI, the importance of mentorship, and his plans for future growth.   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   —--------------------

This week we are joined once again by Kelsey Porter, who used real estate to build a life she actually wants to live. As an investor and realtor out of Des Moines, Kelsey traces how she went from “Is $8,000/month even possible?” to a lean, intentional 10‑door portfolio that pays for things like her wedding, travel, and future family plans.We talk about why financial freedom is a number, not a feeling, and how sitting down in 2020 with a simple spreadsheet—income in, expenses out—led Kelsey to her first financial freedom number of $8,000/month in cash flow. We share how that number initially felt out of reach, what it took to get there faster than expected, and why she later raised the bar.We dive into:Living below your means (even when your income grows)House hacking, renting out your primary, and being a one‑car householdUsing medium‑term rentals and short‑term rentals to get more “juice from the squeeze”Kelsey's nine real estate eras: Disbelief, Hustle, Lucky/Harvest, Enjoyment, Opportunistic, Debt Payoff, Coast, and “Sell It All”The tension between hustling hard and actually allowing yourself to enjoy what you've builtIf you're a woman investing in real estate and you want inspiration, real numbers, and a roadmap for building a small‑but‑mighty portfolio that supports your values (not just your ego), you'll feel right at home in this conversation with Kelsey. Resources:Listen to Kelsey's first WIIRE appearance in Episode 121Connect with Kelsey on InstagramGet on the waitlist for the WIIRE CommunityMake sure your name is on the list to secure your spot in The WIIRE Community Leave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

What if buying more real estate could actually help you keep more of the money you're already making?In this throwback episode of Uncommon Real Estate, Chris breaks down one of his favorite wealth-building strategies: using real estate ownership, depreciation, and cost segregation to potentially reduce your taxable income while acquiring assets that can produce cash flow, principal paydown, and appreciation.Chris shares how discovering the principles in Tax-Free Wealth changed the way he thought about taxes—and why he believes real estate professionals should have a CPA who proactively understands strategies like cost segregation instead of simply telling them what they owe each year.He also walks through his own experience of acquiring additional properties and saving nearly $90,000 in taxes, turning money that otherwise would have gone toward taxes into real estate that could continue building his net worth.In this episode, you'll learn:Why Chris says, “If your CPA has not talked to you about cost segregation, you are with the wrong CPA.”How cost segregation can accelerate depreciation on investment propertiesWhy qualifying as a real estate professional can have major tax implicationsHow Chris used additional real estate purchases to save nearly $90,000 in taxesHit Chris up: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChrisCraddockBusiness/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craddrock/RESOURCES: 

Debbie Diaz, CEO of JAB Audit, shares her innovative approach to leveraging AI and technology to transform the insurance, healthcare, and real estate industries. Discover how her entrepreneurial journey, tech insights, and strategic pivots are shaping the future of asset protection and forensic auditing.   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   —--------------------

Teo Bogdan is an entrepreneur, investor, and retired engineer based in Michigan.Originally from Romania, Teo immigrated to the United States at the age of 10 without speaking English. That experience helped shape the work ethic, adaptability, and determination that would later define his career and approach to business.After beginning his professional career in engineering, Teo transitioned into entrepreneurship, where he has focused on building and growing businesses, investing in real estate, and creating long-term value through strong leadership, disciplined execution, and better systems.Today, Teo is actively looking for opportunities to acquire businesses and invest in value-add real estate, with a particular interest in situations where operational improvements, better management, and strategic execution can unlock meaningful upside.He is passionate about business, personal growth, and learning from other successful entrepreneurs and operators. His long-term focus is on building a portfolio of strong companies and real estate assets while creating opportunities for the people around him.Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realteobogdan?utm_source=qrFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/share/1CZpc4snQy/?mibextid=wwXIfrConnect and tag me at:https://www.instagram.com/realangelabradford/You can subscribe to my YouTube Channel herehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDU9L55higX03TQgq1IT_qQFeel free to leave a review on all major platforms to help get the word out and change more lives!

In this episode, Cody Crabb interviews Matt Stevens, the franchise guy, about how real estate investors can leverage franchising to diversify their income, utilize their resources more effectively, and explore new opportunities beyond traditional real estate investing.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this episode, Tatiana shares her journey from Ecuador to the US, her focus on empowering Latina women through real estate and personal development, and her methodology 'Mujera Poder' that combines education, faith, and empowerment.   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   —--------------------

Nikolai Ray returns to Espace Montréal Podcast to explain why his real estate strategy is expanding from Sherbrooke to Edmonton. He and host Axel Monsaingeon explore diversification, concentration risk, market selection, development timing, immigration, and why today's investors need more knowledge, patience, and resilience. Nikolai also shares how his team evaluates new markets and why long-term investors must adapt their strategy as real estate cycles change.    This episode is sponsored by ClickSpace.  Click Space is redefining the future of office space in Montreal with turnkey offices, storage, 3PL, conference rooms, lounges, and niche communities for ecommerce entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs, and AI-focused businesses.  Spaces start at just $550/month, and paid referral partnerships are available for brokers.  Learn more: https://clickspace.ca/ Get in touch: margaux@avenirproperties.ca   Topics and timestamps

Welcome back to The AZREIA Show! In this episode of the Short-Term Rental Mini-Series, host Jeremy Holden sits down with Benjamin Xiu of Lily Cleaning, an Airbnb-focused cleaning company serving Phoenix-area hosts. Ben explains how STR turnovers differ from traditional residential cleaning and why cleaners are a host's first line of defense when it comes to guest experience, damage detection, and maintaining five-star reviews. They break down the systems, standards, and communication needed to deliver consistent results on every turnover. The conversation covers everything from vetting and onboarding cleaners to trial cleans, owner walkthroughs, digital checklists, calendar syncing, photo reporting, and payment tools. Ben also shares practical inventory strategies, including extra linens and towels, secure supply closets, toilet paper guidelines, full-zip mattress protectors, and ways to handle same-day turns with off-site laundry and backup bedding. They also discuss quality control, consistency, owner expectations, and the difference between a reliable cleaning team and a basic drop-service model. Whether you manage one Airbnb or multiple short-term rentals, this episode offers practical strategies for building a cleaning operation that protects your property and improves the guest experience. Learn how the right cleaning processes can help prevent issues, create more consistent turnovers, support better reviews, and ultimately improve your property's performance and visibility on Airbnb. 00:40 – Lily Cleaning Story 01:26 – STR Cleaning Differences 03:24 – Turnover Checks and Reporting 06:02 – Consistency and Big Companies 07:08 – Onboarding and Vetting Cleaners 08:51 – Tools and Digital Checklists 10:50 – Property Walkthrough Standards 12:39 – Inventory and Supply Closets 15:26 – Must-Have Mattress Protectors 16:59 – Same-Day Turns and Laundry 20:36 – Reviews and Airbnb Algorithm 23:19 – Why Choose a Mid-Size Team 26:11 – Managing Owner Expectations -- Contact Alden of Silver Crest Opportunity Fund at http://silvercrestopportunityfund.com "AZREIA does not endorse specific investments. Please do your own due diligence." Want to grow your real estate business?

In this episode, Liz Lopez shares her extensive experience in mortgage and real estate investing, offering insights into creative financing, market opportunities, and strategies for success in a challenging 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   —--------------------

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

In this episode, Ian Bertini, the "Professor" of insurance and risk management, shares insights on how real estate investors can protect their assets through tailored insurance strategies, emphasizing education, risk assessment, and networking.   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 are the best financing options for real estate investors today? In this episode of the Massive Passive Cash Flow Podcast, Gary Wilson speaks with professional mortgage lender Gary Crowder about the changing world of real estate financing and how investors can better understand their borrowing options. The conversation dives into DSCR loans, traditional investment property financing, non-QM loans, down payments, credit requirements, rental income, and alternative lending strategies. Gary explains how a Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loan can evaluate an investment property's projected rental income rather than relying solely on the borrower's personal income. This can create additional financing opportunities for qualified real estate investors and some self-employed borrowers. In This Episode: What DSCR loans are and how they work How rental income affects investment property financing What lenders look for when evaluating an investment property How credit and down payment can influence financing Traditional vs. non-QM investment property loans DSCR financing for multifamily properties What a 1.0 debt service coverage ratio means Why investors should compare bank, private, and hard money financing How better financial management can improve borrowing opportunities How real estate agents and lenders can build stronger partnerships   Connect with Gary Crowder: Email: gary.crowder@successlending.com Phone Number: 305-525-1252 Attention Investors and Agents:   Are you ready to scale your real estate business and connect with like-minded professionals?

In this episode, Gus Gallucci shares his extensive experience in residential real estate, flipping, and midterm rentals. He discusses acquisition strategies, staging tips, and how to navigate local regulations to succeed in real estate investing. Gus shares insights on creating attractive rental spaces, building a real estate advisory business, and the importance of community and spiritual foundation in 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   —--------------------

Rent control does not automatically mean a real estate deal should be avoided. For Michelle Jeong, the bigger question is whether you understand the rules, have the right local team, and have underwritten the property conservatively. Michelle invests in value add multifamily properties and student housing across the United States. Based in San Francisco, she has firsthand experience operating in a heavily regulated market. She explains why investors need a seasoned local attorney and a property manager who understands the rules at the property level. Michelle also talks about using the local Rent Control Board as an educational resource. Another major part of her approach is due diligence. Michelle shares the story of discovering a nearby opportunity through a tweet, canceling her morning meetings, and going to see the property herself. For older properties in rent controlled markets, she says both financial and physical due diligence matter because additional CapEx may need to be built into the underwriting. Key topics and takeaways: Why rent control does not automatically make a deal unattractive The importance of a seasoned local real estate attorney Why hyper local property management matters How Rent Control Boards can help landlords understand procedures Why Michelle uses conservative underwriting in regulated markets The importance of physical due diligence on older properties Why Michelle sends detailed monthly investor newsletters How she matches investors with specific types of deals Guest information: Michelle Jeong is with Fire Capital and invests in value add multifamily properties and student housing. She said her portfolio includes roughly 1,100 to 1,200 doors and more than $100 million in assets under management. Connect with Michelle through Investing with Fire. Michelle also mentioned Fire Metrics, a free AI market metrics tool designed to let users enter a city or area and evaluate the market. She said the tool would be available through her website. Call to action: Visit Investing with Fire to connect with Michelle and look for Fire Metrics. Michelle is especially interested in connecting with people who may be interested in student housing opportunities.

What's the biggest headache in your real estate business right now?For many investors, the answer is simple: they're trying to do everything themselves.In this clip, Bob Lachance, founder and CEO of REVA Global, explains how real estate investors can use virtual assistants to systemize their businesses, eliminate bottlenecks, and free up their time for higher-value activities.Instead of simply saying, “I need a VA,” Bob recommends identifying the biggest pain point in your business first. From there, you can build a system around that specific problem and outsource the right tasks.For real estate investors, that could mean:• Lead generation and lead management• Acquisitions and property analysis• Social media and content• Tenant calls and property management tasks• Bookkeeping and accounting• Move-ins, move-outs, collections, and maintenance• Using AI to streamline repetitive tasksThe goal isn't simply to hire someone. It's to build systems that allow your business to operate more efficiently and give you back your time.As your portfolio grows, your ability to delegate and systemize becomes increasingly important.What's the biggest task you would outsource in your real estate business?

This week, we pull back the curtain on the BRRRR method and share why it's not just a five-step formula—it's five big decisions that can make or break your portfolio.We walk through Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat from the perspective of women actively building portfolios, and we talk honestly about the mistakes we've made so you don't have to. We talk about getting crystal clear on your buy box, choosing the right markets, and making sure each BRRRR actually supports the lifestyle and long-term goals you want—not just what looks good in a spreadsheet.We dig into how to rehab for durability and longevity (not just cute, cheap finishes), including siding, materials, contractors, W-9s, and handling those awkward “cash only” contractor conversations. We also touch on tenant selection, setting boundaries, and treating your rentals like the business they are.Then we go deep on refinancing—rates, lenders, CLTV, appraisals, and how our community has helped us challenge low appraisals and negotiate better terms. Finally, we share why the “Repeat” step should always include a post-mortem so each BRRRR gets better, easier, and more aligned with your version of financial freedom.If you're a female real estate investor looking to scale with BRRRR more intentionally, this episode is for you. Resources:Get on the waitlist for the WIIRE CommunityListen to Episode 45Listen to Episode 141Make sure your name is on the list to secure your spot in The WIIRE Community Leave us a review on Apple PodcastsLeave us a review on SpotifyJoin our private Facebook CommunityConnect with us on Instagram

In this episode of the Uncommon Real Estate Podcast, Chris breaks down why open houses remain one of the most overlooked opportunities for agents to generate new business. The goal is to meet potential buyers and sellers, uncover what they actually need, and set the next appointment before they walk out the door.Chris shares the mistakes that cause agents to host dozens of open houses without landing a single client, why the “nosy neighbor” could actually be your next listing, and how asking better questions can reveal opportunities most agents completely miss.You'll learn:How to choose open houses that are actually worth your timeThe property details you need to know before anyone walks through the doorWhy setting an appointment should be your primary objectiveHow to turn “I'm just looking” into a real conversation about motivationWhy nosy neighbors can be some of your best seller leadsHow off-market properties can help differentiate you from other agentsWhy shorter, more frequent open houses can dramatically increase your opportunitiesHow asking more—and better—questions helps you convert more prospects into clientsHit Chris up: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChrisCraddockBusiness/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craddrock/RESOURCES: 

There are plenty of reasons investors may feel cautious about Florida real estate right now. Insurance costs went up. Home prices hit all-time highs. And the 2023–2025 slowdown has people asking if we are seeing the beginnings of a major correction. On this Not Your Average Investor Show, Gregg and Pablo are joined by Dr. Alex Stewart of The Market Distillery to look at those concerns through the data. Dr. Alex will share parts of his market analysis, then Gregg and Pablo will dig into what they could mean for long-term rental property investors. They'll break down:✅ Why Florida insurance costs went up and what the data says now✅ Jacksonville's worst-case vs. best-case home price appreciation over time✅ Whether 2023–2025 is a sign of things to come, or a part of the cycle✅ And more!If you're asking whether today's headlines are reasons to stay away from Florida real estate, this conversation will help you look past the headline and understand what the data is actually showing. Listen NOW!Chapters:00:00 Florida Myths Setup01:40 Introducing Dr Alex02:58 Origin Story Market Distillery03:57 Why Independent Market Data07:59 JWB Connection And Education13:28 Florida Insurance Reality Check14:56 Litigation And Carrier Comeback19:01 Premiums Stabilizing In Florida25:56 Market Cycle Crash Talk28:06 Fear Headlines And Investor Psychology31:55 2008 Vs Today Correction Data36:21 Modern Housing Cycle Framework37:16 Market Cycle Framework38:15 Testing the Model 2004-201240:45 Signals Sales vs Prices41:18 Post-2014 Cycle to 202643:26 What Should You Do44:09 Months of Inventory Link47:52 Buy and Hold Strategy49:26 Time in Market Proof50:47 Risk Odds and 13 Years53:19 Upside vs Downside Visual56:01 Money Supply Cheat Code58:54 Personal Investing Moves01:01:11 Black Swan and Fear01:05:24 Optimism Investing Mindset01:06:47 Wrap Up and Next EpisodeStay 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  

Devon shares his 27-year journey in the title industry and his expertise in CRA funding, opportunity zones, and community redevelopment. He emphasizes education, relationship-building, persistence, and helping underserved communities benefit from real estate growth.   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   —--------------------

Welcome back to The AZREIA Show! In Episode 3 of our Short-Term Rental Mini-Series, host Jeremy Holden sits down with Leah Walczak, founder of Gemhouse, to break down how to properly analyze short-term rental (STR) properties, avoid costly underwriting mistakes, and build a profitable vacation rental portfolio. Leah shares her journey from selling real estate in Los Angeles to building a full-service STR brokerage in Phoenix, highlighting why investors need more than impressive revenue projections to determine whether a property is truly a good investment. The conversation explores the difference between top-line revenue and actual net profit, how operating costs, property taxes, utilities, and local market conditions can impact returns, and why conservative underwriting is essential when evaluating an STR. Leah also explains how bedroom count, bathrooms, pools, and other amenities can influence nightly rates and occupancy, while emphasizing the importance of combining technology and AI-powered data with boots-on-the-ground market knowledge. Whether you're evaluating your first Airbnb, looking to expand your vacation rental portfolio, or trying to improve your underwriting process, this episode provides practical strategies to help you make smarter investment decisions. Leah and Jeremy also walk through a real-world case study involving a cowboy-themed STR in Glendale and highlight some of the most common mistakes beginner investors make when analyzing short-term rental opportunities. 00:27 – Meet Leah Walczak, Founder of Gemhouse 01:15 – Leah's Real Estate Background & How Gemhouse Was Born 03:07 – Long-Term vs. Short-Term Rental Analysis 04:32 – The Danger of Relying Only on Top-Line Revenue 06:06 – Operating Costs, Taxes & High Utilities 09:24 – Why Data Needs Local Boots-on-the-Ground Expertise 12:58 – Bedrooms, Bathrooms & Amenities That Drive Performance 16:28 – Using Market Medians for Conservative Underwriting 20:30 – Case Study: Cowboy-Themed STR in Glendale 23:22 – Common Mistakes Beginner STR Investors Make -- Contact Alden of Silver Crest Opportunity Fund at http://silvercrestopportunityfund.com "AZREIA does not endorse specific investments. Please do your own due diligence." Want to grow your real estate business?

Why do some real estate investors move forward faster while others spend years learning lessons the hard way?   Kathy Fettke sits down with her daughter, Krista, to talk about the power of mentorship, overcoming self-doubt, and learning from people who have already been where you want to go. They also share details about Kathy's upcoming women's retreat in Park City, Utah — focused on connection, personal breakthroughs, mentorship, and real estate.  

Can using less debt actually make you a stronger and more successful real estate investor? In this episode of the Massive Passive Cash Flow Podcast, Gary Wilson sits down with veteran industrial real estate investor Joel Friedland to discuss why conservative leverage, long-term ownership, and staying power have become the foundation of his real estate investing strategy. Joel's story starts long before real estate. At just 14 years old, he built a landscaping business by going door-to-door and landed 60 customers in a single weekend. That same persistence eventually led him into industrial real estate, where he learned how to find tenants, syndicate properties, raise capital, and build a portfolio spanning more than 100 buildings. But one of his biggest lessons came during the 2008 financial crisis. After experiencing the pressure of vacancies, mortgages, and millions of dollars in personal guarantees, Joel completely rethought his approach to leverage. Today, his strategy prioritizes debt-free and low-leverage industrial real estate to create the staying power needed to survive downturns and hold quality properties for the long term. In This Episode, You'll Learn: How Joel went from a teenage entrepreneur to an industrial real estate investor How cold calling and door-to-door prospecting helped launch his real estate career Why he originally preferred buying properties without mortgages What the 2008 financial crisis taught him about real estate leverage Why high debt can put otherwise strong investments under pressure How low-debt real estate investing can create greater staying power Why Joel now buys many industrial properties with zero debt How single-tenant industrial real estate can generate long-term income Why patience matters in buy-and-hold real estate investing How Joel evaluates whether to sell or continue holding a property Why off-market prospecting can uncover overlooked real estate opportunities How long-term investors can prepare for recessions and market downturn   Connect with Joel Friedland: Website: https://www.britproperties.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Brit-Properties/61561165483112/?_rdr Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@investingwithjoel Attention Investors and Agents: Are you ready to scale your real estate business and connect with like-minded professionals?

Could your tax return trigger a closer look from the IRS?In this episode of the Know Your Numbers REI Podcast, Chris McCormack breaks down 5 IRS audit red flags that business owners, entrepreneurs, and real estate investors should understand.The goal isn't to scare you—it's to equip you with knowledge so you can better understand what the IRS looks for, properly document your deductions, and make sure your tax strategy is both legal and defensible.Chris explains how today's technology allows the IRS to compare information across tax returns and third-party reports, making accurate reporting and proper documentation more important than ever.Chris also explains why proper bookkeeping, documentation, tax planning, and working with a knowledgeable CPA can give you greater confidence if the IRS ever asks questions about your return.If you found this episode valuable, like, follow, leave a review, and share it with another business owner or real estate investor.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••➤➤➤ To become a client, schedule a call with our team➤➤ https://www.betterbooksaccounting.co/booking-calendar/better-books-consultation••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Better Books on Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/betterbooksaccounting.coInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterbooksaccounting.co→ → → SUBSCRIBE TO BETTER BOOKS' YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW ← ← ← https://www.youtube.com/@betterbooksaccountingThe Know Your Numbers REI podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests.

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

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

In this episode, Gian Pazzia, founder of KBKG, shares insights on cost segregation, real estate investing, and tax strategies that can help investors maximize their wealth. Discover how technology and strategic planning can significantly reduce tax liabilities and grow your real estate portfolio.     Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this episode, Orlando Marrero, founder of Star Homes, shares his journey from construction laborer to successful real estate investor and contractor. Listeners will learn how to leverage ground-level expertise, navigate market challenges, and seize opportunities in South Florida's dynamic real estate 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   —--------------------

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.

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

When other agents slow down, you don't have to.Keep talking to people. Keep following up. Keep solving problems. Keep doing the work closest to the money.The harder the problem, the fewer people willing to solve it—and sometimes, the bigger the opportunity on the other side.In This Episode, You'll Learn:How Kelli went from survival mode to consistently closing dealsWhy “everything is figureoutable” became more than just a motivational phraseHow solving difficult real estate problems can create disproportionately large opportunitiesHow Kelli changed personally as her business began to changeWhy the fall and holiday season can be an opportunity to gain ground instead of an excuse to coastConnect with KelliPhone: 484-643-8758Hit Chris up: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChrisCraddockBusiness/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craddrock/RESOURCES: 

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

In this episode, Lonnie Glessner, a seasoned loan officer in Colorado, shares insights on the current real estate and mortgage markets, investment strategies, and the impact of market trends on investors and homebuyers. Discover practical tips on financing, managing rental properties, and navigating Colorado's unique real estate landscape.   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   —--------------------

Tim Fergestad is the Founder and Principal of Oak Street Assets, specializing in private real estate investing and multifamily properties. He holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience and brings an analytical approach to investing. Tim joined Rod's Warrior Group around COVID, which helped him scale into larger multifamily investments. Today, he focuses on helping investors build passive income, long-term wealth, and financial freedom. Here's some of the topics we covered:   Tim's journey from neuroscience to real estate investing Scaling from single family to multifamily Building a strong network and raising capital The challenges and lessons from a Nashville motel conversion Navigating rising rates, falling rents, and market volatility Finding distressed deals and investing through preferred equity Exploring senior housing and new real estate opportunities   If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon.   For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com  

In this episode, Keith B. Hudson shares his inspiring journey from lawn service to real estate success, highlighting how he built a portfolio of over 1,500 properties and helped 500 first-time homebuyers. Tune in to learn practical strategies, market insights, and the importance of continuous learning in real estate.   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   —--------------------

Jessica LaFair, CEO of Cottonwood Title and Escrow, shares her journey from industry background to founding Texas's youngest title company. She discusses navigating complex deals, market opportunities, operational challenges, and strategic growth in Texas real estate.   Learn More in the Blog Article → https://investorfuel.com/blog/curative-title-work-investors/   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this episode, Adam Young of Capital City Home Loans shares insights on the Florida real estate market, construction perm financing, building client relationships, and scaling a mortgage business across multiple states.   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   —--------------------

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

What if you started buying real estate in 2008 - right in the middle of the housing crash - at just 18 years old? In this episode of The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing For Entrepreneurs, Nick Lamagna sits down with Tyler Casey, founder of Pro X Property Management, TMC Construction, and Iron Harbor Capital Partners, to break down how he built a vertically integrated real estate empire managing over 2,100 units across multiple states. Tyler shares how he went from flipping cheap bank-owned foreclosures ("Oreos") in small-town Kansas to running a full-service property management, construction, and capital investment business - and why he's now franchising the exact systems that took him from a broke college kid to a multi-state operator. But before the scale came the grind. Tyler opens up about learning construction on the fly, recruiting friends to teach him what he didn't know, protecting his net worth before ever taking a bigger swing, and why most people - self-managers and professionals alike - get property management completely wrong. In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ How Tyler bought his first rental at 18 and scaled to 175+ units before most investors even get started ✅ The real story behind "Oreo" (bank REO) properties and negotiating seller-friendly bank financing ✅ How he was doing BRRRR deals before the term even existed ✅ Why most property management fails - and what actually separates good operators from bad ones ✅ His transition from single-family renovations to new construction and multifamily development ✅ How and why he's franchising his property management business model Connect with Tyler: Tyler Casey on Instagram Tyler Casey on Facebook Tyler Casey on YouTube Tyler Casey on LinkedIn Tyler Casey on TikTok Connect with Pro X Property Management: www.proxproperty.com Pro X Property Management on Instagram Pro X Property Management on Facebook Pro X Property Management on YouTube Pro X Property Management on LinkedIn Pro X Property Management on Twitter OWN A PRO X FRANCHISE Connect with Pro X Realty: www.proxrealestate.com/ Pro X Realty on Instagram Pro X Realty on Facebook Connect with Iron Harbor Capital Partners: www.ironharborfund.com/ Connect with The Ideas & Capital Show with Tyler Casey: The Ideas & Capital Show with Tyler Casey on Apple Podcasts The Ideas & Capital Show with Tyler Casey on Spotify --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Podcast@NickNickNick.com Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

One way to get more out of your real estate investments is to give less of your returns to Uncle Sam. Until fairly recently, cost segregation was one tax-saving strategy that didn't make economic sense for smaller properties. In this episode, Robert sits down with a highly respected expert in the field who helped change that. They talk about the benefits of cost segregation, how it works, and how investors with properties of any size can potentially accelerate depreciation, bringing more of the tax benefit into the early years of ownership. We'll also head to Dallas-Fort Worth for a look at what's happening in the market. There could be tax savings hiding inside your properties … tune in and find out where to look. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources. Visit our Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

In this Throwback Thursday episode, Melissa reconnects with the lender who helped her purchase her very first property, Aaron Chapman, a seasoned investor-lender and trusted voice in the real estate industry. Together, they tackle the question many investors are asking right now: Should I buy, wait, or just hide under the covers? The conversation goes beyond market uncertainty, exploring the traps that keep smart investors on the sidelines, financing strategies that can help investors scale, and why waiting for the “perfect time” could be holding back long-term wealth. They also discuss the mindset that separates investors who continue to grow from those who remain stuck, and what successful investors are doing today while others hesitate. If you've been second-guessing your next move, this TBT episode offers valuable perspective, clarity, and confidence to help you move forward. Press play and discover why the right time to invest may be closer than you think. -------------------------------- Throwback Thursday Episode (The episode originally took place in the year 2024) This episode is part of our Throwback Series and may include references to older content such as web classes, events, promotions, or links that are no longer active or available. While the conversation and insights still hold value, please note that some information may be outdated. -------------------------------- Download your FREE copy of:  The Ultimate Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing. See our available Turnkey Cash-Flow Rental Properties. Our team of Investment Counselors has much more inventory available than what you see on our website.  Contact us today for more deals.