EP148: All About Getting Insurance for Your Properties
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode of Investing in Real Estate is brought to you by Harry’s. Harry’s offers high quality razors at half the price of drugstore brands. Harry’s is so confident you’ll love their blades, they’re giving you a trial set for free—you just pay shipping! Visit Harrys.com/realestate to get your free trial set! Insurance is an important part of ...
40m Apr 26, 2017
40m
EP147: Got to Have Skin in the Game
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode of Investing in Real Estate is brought to you by Blue Apron. Blue Apron’s mission is to make incredible home cooking accessible to everyone. Check out this week’s menu and get your first three meals free and free shipping at blueapron.com/investing. In our family, we love the musical Hamilton. I recently saw it for the second time, a...
15m Apr 24, 2017
15m
EP146: Using HUD Homes to Get Started in Real Estate - Interview with Larry Goins
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode of Investing in Real Estate is brought to you by Dell. Dell offers a wide variety of high quality printers with tons of great features. Dell’s printers are easy to install, and inexpensive to maintain. For 40% off your order plus free shipping, visit Dell.com/real and use discount code REAL. There are many different approaches for ge...
33m Apr 20, 2017
33m
EP145: How to Deed a Property to an LLC
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT As a real estate investor, there are many reasons why you might need to deed a property to an LLC. We get asked questions about this topic frequently. Since Natali and I recently went through this process, we thought we’d share exactly how it’s done. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali and I will walk you through the process of de...
29m Apr 19, 2017
29m
EP144: Panic! Don't Borrow from Your 401k!
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT Traditional financial advice will tell you that you should never, under any circumstances touch your 401k. I recently came across an article that used fear-based tactics to convince people that disturbing their retirement account is a serious, dire mistake. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m explaining why I vehemently disagree with...
15m Apr 17, 2017
15m
EP143: Reaching the Top of the Real Estate Mountain - Interview with Joel Block
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT When it comes down to making a real estate deal, money is the most important piece of the puzzle. Today’s guest, Joel Block is here to share a higher-level way of looking at your money. This strategy is what Joel calls "reaching the top of the real estate mountain!" On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Joel is sharing his in-depth knowled...
29m Apr 13, 2017
29m
EP142: Behind the Scenes of Our Next Real Estate Purchase Part 2
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT Sometimes being a real estate investor can involve making serious decisions about how to most effectively run your business and manage your finances. On today’s show, Natali and I wanted to pull back the curtain once again and discuss how to best move forward in our real estate business. On today’s show, you’ll hear Natali and I discuss the const...
32m Apr 12, 2017
32m
EP141: Rich People Buy Assets
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT Some books are worth rereading from time to time, and there are two written by Robert Kiyosaki that fit the bill. It can be easy to fall back into old habits, and I have found that these two books are helpful in order to reassess goals and aspirations. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m discussing principles from Rich Dad Poor Dad a...
19m Apr 10, 2017
19m
EP140: How to Invest in Corporate Housing - Interview with Kimberly Smith
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT Within the realm of real estate investing, there are many unique niches. Corporate housing provides short-term, furnished rental options for individuals and families. On today’s show, we’re diving into the intricacies of corporate housing. Joining us on this episode is Kimberly Smith, the CEO of AvenueWest and Corporate Housing by Owner. Kimberly...
30m Apr 06, 2017
30m
EP139: It's Tax Time: Repairs vs. Improvements - Interview with Tom Wheelwright
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT Many people despise tax season, and when you are a real estate investor, there’s an extra layer of complexity to worry about. Although the tax benefits of real estate investing are enormous, it’s important to understand how the tax law works in order to reap those benefits appropriately. On today’s show, we’re welcoming back our favorite accounta...
30m Apr 05, 2017
30m
EP138: Don't Make This Mistake in Real Estate Investing
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode of Investing in Real Estate is brought to you by Dell. Dell offers a wide variety of high quality printers with tons of great features. Dell’s printers are easy to install, and inexpensive to maintain. For 40% off your order plus free shipping, visit Dell.com/real. There’s one mistake in real estate that can totally derail your progr...
16m Apr 03, 2017
16m
EP137: Using Technology to Improve Real Estate Investing - Interview with Nav Athwal
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT For many real estate investors, finding capital can be the most difficult part of growing their portfolios. However, there is so much private money available. The struggle is simply attaining access to the capital. Today’s guest, Nav Athwal, has made it his mission to find the intersection of technology and real estate in order to make finding ca...
28m Mar 30, 2017
28m
EP136: How Do We Make Money?
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode of Investing in Real Estate is brought to you by VTech. VTech’s new Small Business Phone System is the most affordable and easy 4-line phone system on the market. The VTech 4-Line Small Business Phone System components are available at Office Depot, Office Max, Staples, and vtechphones.com. Have you ever wondered how the real estate ...
30m Mar 29, 2017
30m
EP135: Is Your Property Management Company Flashy or Focused on Cash Flow?
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode of Investing in Real Estate is brought to you by Blue Apron. Blue Apron’s mission is to make incredible home cooking accessible to everyone. Get your first three meals free, plus free shipping by visiting blueapron.com/investing. Hiring a property management company is crucial to your success as a real estate investor. However, not j...
15m Mar 27, 2017
15m
EP134: How to Create a Millionaire Mindset - Interview with Matthew Aitchison
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT As you may know, I’m fascinated with the idea that all successes in life stem from mindset. Today’s guest, Matthew Aitchison, is here to share how he has created a millionaire mindset that has brought him great success in his real estate investing business. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Matthew is talking about how he rose above hi...
32m Mar 23, 2017
32m
EP133: How to Identify Investment Friendly Cities
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT When you’re looking to make a solid real estate investment, the ultimate goal is cash flow. You want your cash flow to be largely hands-off and passive, and that’s why it’s pertinent to do your research about your rental markets. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali and I are sharing four tips that make up the most investor friendl...
28m Mar 22, 2017
28m
EP132: The Fed Just Increased Rates Again
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode is brought to you by VTech. VTech’s new Small Business Phone System is the most affordable and easy 4-line phone system on the market. The VTech 4-Line Small Business Phone System components are available at Office Depo, Office Max, Staples, and vtechphones.com. The Federal Reserve just announced yet another raise in interest rates. ...
17m Mar 20, 2017
17m
EP131: Older Americans Need a Place to Rent - Interview with Richard Eisenberg
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode of Investing in Real Estate is brought to you by Blue Apron. Blue Apron’s mission is to make incredible home cooking accessible to everyone. Check out this week’s menu and get your first three meals free and free shipping at blueapron.com/investing. The population of Americans over the age of 65 is expected to grow exponentially over...
25m Mar 16, 2017
25m
EP130: How to Include Your Children in Your Investments
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode is brought to you by VTech. VTech’s new Small Business Phone System is the most affordable and easy 4-line phone system on the market. The VTech 4-Line Small Business Phone System components are available at Office Dept, Office Max, Staples, and vtechphones.com. Managing money is a crucial life skill, so we take the duty of teaching ...
29m Mar 15, 2017
29m
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Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode is sponsored by Casper, an obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly low price. Visit casper.com and use coupon code IIRE at checkout for $50 off your mattress! Using visualization is an effective and powerful way to reach your goals. This practice can be done to lose weight, buy a certain car, or achieve any goal you have your...
15m Mar 13, 2017
15m
EP128: One Year Later, an Investor Gives an Update [Case Study]
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode is brought to you by VTech. VTech’s new Small Business Phone System is the most affordable and easy 4-line phone system on the market. The VTech 4-Line Small Business Phone System components are available at Office Dept, Office Max, Staples, and vtechphones.com. Dan Barli was featured on one of our first-ever case study episodes. At ...
29m Mar 09, 2017
29m
EP127: Buying Rental Properties with Credit: Good or Bad?
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT Deciding how to finance your rental properties can be a complex decision. Unless you have cash on hand, you’ll have to assess your credit, debt, and more. On this episode, Natali and I are sitting down to answer listener questions about credit and financing. We’ll talk about buying real estate investments with credit, and how to evaluate financia...
25m Mar 08, 2017
25m
EP126: Are You a Hands-On or a Hands-Off Investor?
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode of Investing in Real Estate is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Visit hellofresh.com and use code IIRE35 to save $35 on your first week of convenient, easy, and fresh meal kits delivered straight to your door. My mission is to make real estate investing passive, and that’s the whole point of turnkey real estate. Doing so provides enorm...
16m Mar 06, 2017
16m
EP125: The Power of Giving Back to Grow Your Business - Interview with Joe Fairless
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT Most truly successful people are not fixated only on their own advancement. It is powerful to contribute to something greater than yourself. Not only does it feel good to help others, but it in turn helps your business advance. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m interviewing Joe Fairless, the host of The Best Real Estate Investing A...
32m Mar 02, 2017
32m
EP124: Best Practices for Managing Real Estate Cash Flow
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode of Investing in Real Estate is sponsored by Thumbtack. Visit thumbtack.com to find help in your area with more than 1,100 services. As your real estate portfolio grows, it becomes impossible to remember things like when you receive rent payments, when insurance is due, and other details about each individual property. That’s why it’s...
27m Mar 01, 2017
27m
EP123: Start Being Part of the 3% of Successful People
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode of Investing in Real Estate is brought to you by Blue Apron. Blue Apron’s mission is to make incredible home cooking accessible to everyone. Check out this week’s menu and get your first three meals free and free shipping at blueapron.com/investing. Everything we do in life begins with being in the right mindset. Real estate is no ex...
14m Feb 27, 2017
14m
EP122: How to Build Wealth Outside of Wall Street - Interview with M.C. Laubscher
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT The traditional and widely accepted wealth building system tells us to hand our earnings over to Wall Street, and hope that it accumulates over time. In doing so, we cross our fingers and hope we have enough to sustain our lifestyle at retirement. This system lacks security and freedom, but fortunately there is another way. On this episode of Inv...
29m Feb 23, 2017
29m
EP121: Six Ways to Invest in Real Estate with Your Money Right Now
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT The beauty of investing in real estate is that there are many ways to finance a deal. We’ve talked about many of the tools and strategies that investors can use to purchase a rental property here on the show. However, we feel the need to clarify: not every single strategy is appropriate for every person. On this episode of Investing in Real Estat...
29m Feb 22, 2017
29m
EP120: Three Ways to Waste Money on a Rental Property Renovation
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT Renovating your rental property is an important part of the buy and hold process. You want to create a solid and comfortable home for your tenant. However, it is possible to go overboard and implement too many upgrades. Spending too much on a renovation will cut into your return on investment. The point is to have a high ROI, so you have to find ...
14m Feb 20, 2017
14m
EP119: Tax Saving Strategies for Real Estate Investors - Interview with Amanda Han and Matt MacFarland
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT One of the most powerful benefits of rental real estate is its ability to reduce your overall tax burden. However, you want to make sure you’ve got an exact strategy in place. Determining how to maximize your investments can be confusing, and that's why it's important to take advice from an accountant who fully understands real estate. On today’s...
33m Feb 16, 2017
33m
EP118: How to Bounce Back From a Setback
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT If you’ve been listening to the show for a while, you’ve heard me mention that I’ve undergone foreclosures and had my assets frozen. I’ve never entirely divulged that story. Recently, I was reminded of the setbacks I’ve experienced in real estate, and have been reflecting on how to recover from failures. On this episode of Investing in Real Estat...
25m Feb 15, 2017
25m
EP117: The Buy Until You Die Strategy
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT One lesson I learned early on as a buy and hold investor is how important it is to continue purchasing properties. When I started attending real estate meetings, I would ask experienced investors what their biggest regret was. They would always answer, “I regret selling rental properties!” On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m speaking...
10m Feb 13, 2017
10m
EP116: You CAN Make Money with Low Cost Rental Properties - Interview with Robert Shemin
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT There are a lot of naysayers out there. You know the type: they spend every waking hour perusing internet forums, discouraging people from taking action. The problem is, the people that say you can’t are usually the very people who have never even tried. And one thing those kinds of people love to say is, “You can’t make money investing in low co...
26m Feb 09, 2017
26m
EP115: Using Business Credit Cards to Buy Rental Properties - Interview with Mike Banks
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode of Investing in Real Estate is sponsored by Audible. Visit audible.com/IIRE for a free audiobook as part of your 30-day trial. If you want to pick up your first rental property but don’t have the funds, today’s episode is for you! Our guest is sharing a unique strategy; using business credit cards to buy rental properties. We're shar...
24m Feb 08, 2017
24m
EP114: The Best Time of Year to Rent a Property
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Visit HelloFresh.com and enter coupon code IIRE for $35 off your first week of convenient, easy, and fresh meal kits delivered straight to your door. In my experience as a landlord, there’s a certain time of year that is optimal for finding tenants. For many reasons, this period of time is ideal. Not...
11m Feb 06, 2017
11m
EP113: Using Visualization to Build Wealth and a Brilliant Life - Interview with Rod Khleif
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Visit HelloFresh.com and enter coupon code IIRE for $35 off your first week of convenient, easy, and fresh meal kits delivered straight to your door. What if I told you that visualizing your goals can bring them to fruition? Would you believe that you hold the power to materialize your thoughts? Whet...
32m Feb 02, 2017
32m
EP112: Buying Rentals in a Down Economy
This episode of Investing in Real Estate is brought to you by Thumbtack. Visit thumbtack.com to find help in your area with more than 1,1000 different services. Due to the cyclical nature of the economy and the current volatility of the political system, many investors are concerned about the future of the market. Many investors worry about their diversification, and how the future of market wi...
19m Feb 01, 2017
19m
EP111: Understanding Real Estate Jargon 101 Part Two
Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT This episode of Investing in Real Estate is sponsored by Audible. Visit audible.com/IIRE for a free audiobook with your 30-day trial. On one of our most popular episodes, I explained common real estate terms that confuse and overwhelm new investors. I get a lot of questions about real estate terminology. I often feel like real estate jargon can b...
14m Jan 30, 2017
14m
EP110: Laid Off From His Job and Now Financially Free [Case Study]
What would you do if you were to suddenly lose your job? Would you panic, or could you cover your cost of living? Many investors have their expenses covered because of real estate. Today’s guest turned lemons into lemonade and started earning a passive income when he lost his job! On this episode, I’m interviewing new investor, David Amonick. David is here to share his journey into becoming a r...
27m Jan 26, 2017
27m
EP109: How to Write Off Date Nights on Your Taxes
Can date night serve as a legitimate business expense? In our experience: yes, but only under very specific protocol. If you want to write off a date night on your taxes, you must be organized and able to prove how a date night benefited your business. On today’s show, Natali and I are sitting down to discuss how to write off your date nights on your taxes. We’ll explain how to determine if an ...
25m Jan 25, 2017
25m
EP108: The Five Most Landlord Friendly States
This episode is brought to you by Audible. Visit audible.com/iire for a free audiobook as part of your free 30-day trial! As a real estate investor, it’s imperative that you are informed about what your rights are in the states where you own properties. Before purchasing a rental property, you should research the laws on lease agreements, security deposits, and evictions. On this episode of Inv...
12m Jan 23, 2017
12m
EP107: The Intelligent REIT Investor - Interview with Brad Thomas
A real estate investment trust, commonly refereed to as a REIT is a type of investment that allows individuals to purchase a stake in large-scale assets. Many REITs invest in office buildings, shopping malls, and other pieces of large, commercial real estate. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m sitting down with Brad Thomas to discuss the world of real estate investment trusts. Bra...
29m Jan 19, 2017
29m
EP106: How to Balance Assets vs. Liabilities
Last week we discussed briefly what it means to evaluate what you own vs. what you owe. A listener wrote us about the idea of leveraging, and how it works. Leveraging is a useful strategy when practiced appropriately, so we decided to discuss it here on the show. On this episode, Natali and I are discussing how to assess your assets and liabilities, and how to be leveraged appropriately. We’ll ...
31m Jan 18, 2017
31m
EP105: Don't Be an "I Told You So" Investor
This episode is brought to you by Audible. Visit audible.com and use coupon code IIRE for a free audiobook as part of your free 30-day trial! Recently, I heard from an investor who had something holding him back from taking action. His wife was not into the idea of investing, and he thought she might be vindictive and jump at the chance to say, “I told you so!” It’s vital to have support on you...
11m Jan 16, 2017
11m
EP104: Adding Value to Multi-Family Real Estate Investments - Interview with Michael Blank
What I love about buy and hold real estate investing is that it encompasses so many different aspects. If you’re interested in earning a passive income, there’s a category of buy and hold real estate for you! Although I specialize in single-family homes, today’s guest is an expert in purchasing multi-family investments. Michael Blank is an entrepreneur, real estate investor and coach who is pas...
33m Jan 12, 2017
33m
EP103: Behind the Scenes of Our Next Real Estate Purchase
Recently, Natali and I financed our home equity line of credit. As investors, we have a few options in terms of what we can do with this line of credit. We planned on discussing this topic regardless, so we figured why not share our plans and thought processes here on the show! On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali and I are discussing what we should do with our extended line of c...
30m Jan 11, 2017
30m
EP102: Creating Streams of Cash
One question I hear all the time from potential investors is, “when will I make back my money from an investment property?” Simply put, this is the wrong mindset! This mindset will limit you in your efforts to earn a passive income. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m discussing how you can leave behind this limiting mindset, and start thinking about your investments differently. I...
10m Jan 09, 2017
10m
EP101: What is Checkbook Control of Your IRA? - Interview with Scott Maurer
There are many unique investing tools that can be utilized in order to make your investments work for you. Today on the podcast, we’re exploring the benefits of a checkbook control IRA. This investing tool is flexible, complex, and can be incredibly beneficial if used wisely. On this episode, Natali and I are welcoming back Scott Maurer of Advanta IRA. Scott is here to share the intricacies of ...
26m Jan 05, 2017
26m
EP100: How to Organize Your Real Estate Investments
This episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Visit HelloFresh.com and enter coupon code IIRE for $35 off your first week of convenient, easy, and fresh meal kits delivered straight to your door. A critical piece of running a real estate business is organization. Especially as you accumulate more properties, you’ll need to know where to find all of the important documents pertaining to your in...
37m Jan 04, 2017
37m
EP099: There Are No Emergencies in Real Estate Investing
As we enter the New Year, many of us take the opportunity to commit to change. And one thing I’ve noticed from speaking with hundreds of investors is, oftentimes the most important thing we need to change is our mindsets. Today on the podcast, I’m discussing the importance of letting go of fear, and getting in the right mindset in order to succeed in real estate investing. I’ll share my own str...
18m Jan 02, 2017
18m