EP304: How to Use Promissory Notes for Real Estate Investing
Last week when we had Tom Wheelwright on the show, he brought up an interesting way that investors can deduct HELOC interest despite the new tax code. Since Natali and I are always looking for new ways to grow our portfolio and build wealth, our interest was officially piqued.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali and I are discussing how to use promissory notes for real estate ...
23m Apr 25, 2018
23m
EP303: The BRA Method for Repairing Rental Properties
Accounting for repairs and expenses on a rental property is a topic that creates a lot of confusion. However, the IRS has set forth regulations that are very clear. On today’s show, I’m sharing a simple mnemonic device you can use to determine whether or not an expense can be written off immediately, or capitalized over time. I’ll give specific examples, quote exact wording from the tax code, a...
11m Apr 23, 2018
11m
EP302: What You Need to Know About the New Tax Law - Interview with Tom Wheelwright
Ever since the new tax law was announced, there’s been a lot of chatter in the real estate world about how investors And because the tax law recently underwent the biggest overhaul in over 30 years, there are a lot of details to digest.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we are welcoming back our favorite CPA, Tom Wheelwright to discuss the intricacies of the US tax law. Tom knows t...
41m Apr 19, 2018
41m
EP301: What Is a Deed?
Understanding deeds and how they work is an important part of acquiring real estate. Since a deed is a legal document, you’ll want to ensure that you fully understand its purpose and meaning before completing any real estate transaction.   On today’s show, Natali and I are discussing everything you need to know about deeds! We’ll talk about the different types of deeds, how they work, and in wh...
16m Apr 18, 2018
16m
EP300: The Tax Code Is Rigged for the Rich
The majority of Americans despise tax season, but this is only because they don’t understand how the tax law works. The tax system has one clear purpose: to incentivize Americans to participate in certain behaviors.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m discussing how the US tax code is rigged in favor of rich people. I’ll talk about the true purpose of the tax code, and how you ca...
16m Apr 16, 2018
16m
EP299: Are We in a Housing Bubble? - Interview with Brian Kline
Smart investors understand the importance of keeping up on market trends. Since the market is always changing, there can be a lot of information to digest. That’s why I’m so excited to welcome Brian Kline back to the show to discuss current market trends! On today’s show, real estate investor and journalist Brian Kline is back to talk about the housing market, including prices and bubbles. We’l...
28m Apr 12, 2018
28m
EP298: What's the Deal with Land Trusts?
We’ve been advised by our legal teams to purchase real estate in a specific way, which involves establishing LLCs. Occasionally, our listeners ask about the option of instead using a land trust. So we decided to do some research, and report back with what we’ve learned! On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali and I are discussing the ins and outs of land trusts. We’ll discuss what t...
20m Apr 11, 2018
20m
EP297: There's a Cat Stuck in My Furnace
Typically, investing in real estate is quite boring. We purchase simple homes in average neighborhoods, and our property management teams deal with the tenants. Most of the time, nothing too exciting ever happens. But every once in a while, we receive a wacky email from our property management companies. On today’s show, Natali and I are sharing an incident that recently occurred at a rental pr...
8m Apr 09, 2018
8m
EP296: Overcoming Financial Ruin to Build a Mobile Home Park Empire - Interview with Kevin Bupp
When it comes to investing, I try to stay in one lane and focus exclusively on buy and hold single family homes. But the beauty of real estate investing is that there are multiple niches; there’s something for everyone!   On today’s episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m sitting down with mobile home park investor, Kevin Bupp! Kevin is a serial entrepreneur, and a successful investor who has ...
41m Apr 05, 2018
41m
EP295: How to Take Title on an Investment Property
There are multiple ways to hold a title on an investment property, and if you’re purchasing rental properties, it’s in your best interest to do your research and make an informed decision. Unfortunately, this topic is often overlooked and is widely misunderstood.   On today’s episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali is sharing an important lesson she learned in real estate school about holdi...
22m Apr 04, 2018
22m
EP294: Is a HELOC Still Tax Deductible?
The 2018 tax code brought about a lot of opportunities for real estate investors. And since we’re big proponents of using a home equity line of credit for investing, we’ve gotten this question a lot recently: is a HELOC still tax deductible?   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m discussing how changes to the tax code affect HELOCs. I’ll discuss what has changed in the policy, and w...
10m Apr 02, 2018
10m
EP293: Is a Captive Insurance Policy Right for You? - Interview with Chuck Spitzer
If you’re a longtime listener, you know that Natali and I often like to share financial tips and strategies that we are learning on our own journey. At the end of last year, we learned about another ninja trick that helps us save on taxes, lowers our liabilities, and will later allow us to purchase more cash flowing real estate.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we’re sitting down ...
35m Mar 29, 2018
35m
EP292: How to Buy Real Estate with Pre-Tax Dollars
The majority of people hate taxes but this is only because they don’t understand how the tax law works, or how to make it work in their favor. But if you really take a good look at how the tax code works, you can use it to your advantage and keep more of your money in your pocket.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali and I are talking about a killer way to use pre-tax dollars i...
20m Mar 28, 2018
20m
EP291: How to Use a HELOC to Purchase Investment Real Estate
Owning your primary residence is a liability, but there’s a tool you can use to transform that liability into a vehicle for purchase performing assets. Smart investors know how to leverage, and this strategy can accelerate your real estate portfolio growth.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m sharing one of my favorite strategies for acquiring rental real estate—using a HELOC! Yo...
14m Mar 26, 2018
14m
EP290: What Is a Tax Shelter?
There are many incredible benefits to owning rental real estate, but smart investors know how to utilize their investments as a tax shelter. The tax implications of investing in real estate are the most powerful benefit to owning rental properties, if you know how to take advantage of the benefits the tax code provides.   On today’s show, I’m talking about real estate investing as a tax shelter...
17m Mar 22, 2018
17m
EP289: 3 Surprising Things in the New Tax Law
The tax law in the United States is created to incentivize growth of the economy. For that reason, business owners and investors typically are rewarded through the tax code. Since the tax law recently underwent the biggest overhaul in over 30 years, there are a lot of details to digest.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali and I are discussing three surprising items from the ne...
23m Mar 21, 2018
23m
EP288: The 4 Ways Investors Make Money - Cash Flow Series: Part 2
All real estate investors have the same mission: to make money! There are few different methods you can use to create income from your properties, and today we’re continuing the Cash Flow Series by sharing four ways you can make money with real estate. I’ll discuss how to create a healthy portfolio that provides numerous benefits and creates wealth. You’ll learn about my personal favorite strat...
21m Mar 19, 2018
21m
EP287: How to Use Other People's Money to Buy Real Estate - Interview with Stefan Aarnio
I hear from a lot of people who are interested in getting started in real estate investing, but they’re discouraged because they don’t have the money. Today’s guest, Stefan Aarnio built his real estate empire from the ground up in just a few years with none of his own money.   On today’s show, Stefan is sharing his secrets to wealth building. We’re discussing how he became a self-made millionai...
26m Mar 15, 2018
26m
EP286: How to Use Your Passive Income to Give Back
Giving back to others is something we feel strongly about. Each month, we donate to causes we feel strongly about. We do this personally, as well as through our business.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali and I are sharing how we use our real estate business to give back. We’ll talk about the tax implications of donating, and how to incorporate giving back into your routine....
21m Mar 14, 2018
21m
EP285: 5 Main Reasons People Don't Buy Assets
Here on the show, we always talk about the importance of purchasing assets. Buying cash flowing assets like real estate is the best way to build your net worth and establish financial freedom for your family. However, not that many people have caught on to the importance of buying assets.   On today’s episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m sharing five reasons why people don’t buy assets. I’l...
20m Mar 12, 2018
20m
EP284: From Zero to Four Rental Properties in Less Than a Year [Case Study]
Nothing makes me happier than hearing stories of investors who overcame their fears and took action. Today’s guests are living proof of how quickly your life can change when you put your intention toward creating financial freedom.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m sitting down with a husband and wife real estate investing team to discuss how they acquired four properties in le...
30m Mar 08, 2018
30m
EP283: How to Find Your Freedom Number 2.0
The Freedom Cheat Sheet is a PDF I created a few years ago when I started on my journey toward financial freedom. This document helped us set a goal, and in turn totally change our financial situation. We've been sharing the Freedom Cheat Sheet ever since. Over the past few months, Natali and I sat down to revisit and fine-tune the Freedom Cheat Sheet.   On today’s show, we’ll walk you through ...
26m Mar 07, 2018
26m
EP282: What Do Successful Investors Buy? - Cash Flow Series: Part 1
If you’re new to the real estate investing game, there’s one important concept you need to grasp in order to be successful long-term. All smart and savvy investors have one goal in mind: cash flow.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m kicking off a new series on how to build cash flow. I’ll talk about what high level investors buy, and what they care about when it comes to choosin...
16m Mar 05, 2018
16m
EP281: Save Money on Taxes, Protect Yourself from a Lawsuit - Interview with Scott Smith
Setting up your business entities correctly for real estate is incredibly important. Doing so allows you to reap the tax benefits of investing, as well as provides comprehensive protection in the event of a lawsuit.   On today’s episode of Investing in Real Estate, Scott Smith of Royal Legal Solutions is here to share all things about asset protection for real estate investors! We’re discussing...
31m Mar 01, 2018
31m
EP280: 5% Interest Rates, Oh No!
The Federal Reserve just announced three hikes in interest rates this year. This changes the game for many retail banking products, including mortgages. Higher rates will make purchasing homes harder and more expensive for homebuyers.   On this episode, Natali and I are discussing the implications of interest rate hikes in 2018. We'll talk about how increased rates will affect purchases, and wh...
22m Feb 28, 2018
22m
EP279: The Three Steps to Real Estate Wealth
Wealth creation via real estate is actually a simple process. Before you get bogged down with the details, it's important to go back to basics. That's why I'm sharing the three steps to creating wealth via real estate investing!   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m breaking down the three simple steps necessary to create wealth. I’ll talk about how to get started no matter where y...
15m Feb 25, 2018
15m
EP278: From $60,000 in Debt to Financial Freedom - Interview with Connor Steinbrook
In my experience talking to potential investors, it's easy for people to come up with excuses why they're not fit to become a real estate investor. Whether it's a personal circumstance or finances, most of these excuses tend to be limiting beliefs that aren't true. One of the biggest excuses that I frequently hear about is debt. Debt can seem debilitating, but it isn’t a reason to give up on yo...
31m Feb 22, 2018
31m
EP277: Confronting Your Financial Beliefs
There are many widely-held financial beliefs and norms that are simply not true, and can block you from building wealth. When it comes to traditional advice about saving for retirement or building up a nest egg, many of us have been inundated with harmful habits and beliefs.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali and I are sharing five myths about finances! We’ll talk about the b...
24m Feb 21, 2018
24m
EP276: Clutter Creates Unhappiness, Experiences Create Benefits
As you may know, investing in real estate is an incredible vehicle for creating wealth. Recently, I’ve been thinking more about the true purpose of creating wealth, and how we can create space in our life for the things that truly matter.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m discussing the importance of using passive income to drive experiences in your life. I’ll talk about my own...
12m Feb 19, 2018
12m
EP275: How to Trade Up to Higher ROI Investments - Interview with Jonathan Seashore
Many people see the value in investing in real estate, but they’re not quite sure how to run their business efficiently. From finding the right property in the right market to working with a skilled property management team, there are a lot of things that must be done correctly to create a passive income machine. Today’s guest, Jonathan Seashore, is a longtime investor who recently switched his...
30m Feb 15, 2018
30m
EP274: Americans Are Saving Less and Buying Liabilities
A new report shows that Americans are now saving less money than ever before. Due to the performance of the stock market, many people are deprioritizing saving, and instead purchasing liabilities and putting their money toward vacations.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali and I are sitting down to hash out this troubling news. We’ll talk about the influx of Americans funnelin...
18m Feb 14, 2018
18m
EP273: How to Manage Fear to Become a Millionaire
If you play your cards right, you could easily become a millionaire via real estate investing. If you want to build enormous wealth for you and your family, real estate investing can help you reach those goals. But many people don’t fully pursue this opportunity because they are held back by fear.   On today’s show, I’ll share how to appropriately manage fear in order to reap the benefits of in...
15m Feb 12, 2018
15m
EP272: What Makes a Great Rental Market?
Not just any city can function as a great rental market. Unless you live in a few select cities, chances are the best properties are not in your backyard. So how do you go about finding a rental market that will produce high return on investment?   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m sharing five attributes of a great rental market! I’ll share the key indicators that I care about i...
13m Feb 08, 2018
13m
EP271: Our Story Part 6: High Level Ninja Tricks for Real Estate Investors
Last week, we thought we were wrapping up this series about how we reached financial freedom and became full-time real estate investors. But then we realized it would be a huge disservice to you to leave the impression that after we reached our Freedom Number, everything was rainbows and unicorns. Real estate is passive to an extent, but there are a lot of systems we’ve had to put in place in o...
26m Feb 07, 2018
26m
EP270: If You're Saving Money, You're Losing Money
A new report shows that 66% of Millennials believe that their savings account will be sufficient in 20 years. On today’s show I’m sitting down to discuss why this is a flawed way of thinking, and why savers are actually losers. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, you’ll learn about the three types of money, and how you can protect yourself amidst an economic collapse. I’ll talk about t...
13m Feb 05, 2018
13m
EP269: My Life and 1000 Houses - Interview with Mitch Stephen
Today on the podcast, I’m excited to sit down with real estate legend, Mitch Stephen! Mitch has been a self-employed real estate investor for over 20 years, and he is the author of the book series, My Life and 1000 Houses.   On today’s show, Mitch is sharing how he built his real estate business from the ground up, and why mindset is so important for success. Mitch is sharing his secrets to bec...
29m Feb 01, 2018
29m
EP268: Our Story Part 5: How to Scale from 1 to 50 Houses
We’ve spent the last few weeks on the podcast detailing our family's past, including how we began investing in real estate. Now that you’ve heard the backstory, we thought we would share exactly how we expanded our portfolio, and ultimately purchased fifty rental properties in a few short years.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali and I are sitting down to discuss all of the s...
44m Jan 31, 2018
44m
EP267: Housing Bubble 2018
Due to recent history, the term “housing bubble” elicits an alarming response. As a real estate investor, it’s natural to worry about the possibility of another economic collapse and what that might mean for your rental portfolio.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m sharing the truth about the 2018 housing bubble. I’ll elaborate on the key indicators that point to a housing bubbl...
19m Jan 29, 2018
19m
EP266: The 5 Ways Real Estate Investors Get Paid - Interview with Keith Weinhold
When most people are ready to purchase their first home, they typically place high priority on the neighborhood, as well as amenities. But if you want to build wealth, being strategic as a first time homebuyer can be an excellent stepping stone. Keith Weinhold is living proof! Keith’s first primary residence wasn’t a traditional home. He used an FHA loan to purchase a four-plex building, he liv...
37m Jan 25, 2018
37m
EP265: Our Story Part 4: How to Build a Real Estate Investing Plan
Now that you’ve heard the biggest mistakes we’ve made as real estate investors, we want to share how we began to implement change and grow a successful portfolio. After we both experienced losing jobs, we knew that we needed to create passive income and build wealth for our family.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali and I are explaining how we began successfully purchasing re...
22m Jan 24, 2018
22m
EP264: The Pros of Real Estate Investing
There are many ways you could invest a chunk of money—but real estate is by far the safest and best strategy for creating long-term wealth. There are many pros to owning rental real estate, but unfortunately this isn’t traditional advice you might hear from a financial advisor.   On this episode, I’m walking you through six key areas that make real estate the best investment vehicle there is! I...
19m Jan 21, 2018
19m
EP263: How to Build Legacy Wealth with Rental Properties - Interview with Paul Simon
If you’re a longtime listener, you know how I feel about traditional wealth building advice. Contrary to popular belief, your paycheck job isn't as stable as you've been led to believe, and a 401k isn’t exactly the gold standard of investment vehicles. Today’s guest, Paul Simon, lived through this experience, and decided to take control of his retirement and his family’s future.   On today’s sh...
28m Jan 18, 2018
28m
EP262: Our Story Part 3: Hitting Rock Bottom
In this series, Natali and I have discussed our biggest real estate mistakes and downfalls. Unfortunately, the story doesn’t get better from there. We both lost jobs, questioned our worth, and eventually had to dig ourselves out from debt, bad credit, and limiting beliefs.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we are sharing more of our family’s history—including how we hit rock bottom...
34m Jan 17, 2018
34m
EP261: Why This One Thing Is More Important Than Passive Income
Passive income is important, but if you’re not taking care of yourself, all of the money in the world can’t help you. Passive income allows for freedom of time and money, but without your health, you can’t enjoy it to its fullest.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m sharing why self-care has to come first. I’ll share the personal anecdote that led to this epiphany, and how you ca...
17m Jan 14, 2018
17m
EP260: The Art of Raising Capital - Interview with Darren Weeks
There are many people who would invest in real estate if they only had the capital. Simultaneously, there are many people who have an excess of funds and would love to receive the high returns of real estate, but simply don’t want to do the heavy lifting. Darren Weeks has spent the last thirty years bridging that gap. He is the CEO of the Fast Track group, and one of Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad ...
30m Jan 11, 2018
30m
EP259: Our Story Part 2: Why Natali Made a Big Mistake Buying an A Class Property
I like to say that all successful real estate investors have experienced failure at some point, and that’s certainly true in our family. Last week on the podcast, we shared my real estate mistakes and failures. Today we’re bringing you part two of our story—Natali’s background, and the roadblocks she’s faced on the road to financial freedom.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Natali...
46m Jan 10, 2018
46m
EP258: The New Tax Bill Is Already Affecting Real Estate Investors, Here's How
There’s been a lot of buzz about how the new tax law will affect homeowners, but what are the implications for real estate investors? A new article suggests that real estate prices are being affected by the new rules—and will continue to adjust in 2018. On today’s show, I’m sitting down to discuss how real estate prices are being affected by the new tax rules. I’ll share what this means for inv...
11m Jan 08, 2018
11m
EP257: Using Real Estate to Fuel Your Passion - Interview with Trevor Mauch
Many people hold the notion that their work should be centered around their passion, but today’s guest takes the opposite approach. Trevor Mauch is a successful entrepreneur. He is the CEO of Carrot, the host of the CarrotCast Podcast, and a real estate investor. Trevor is here to share why identifying your passion is important, and how to separate that passion from your daily work.   On this e...
37m Jan 04, 2018
37m
EP256: Our Story Part 1: How Clayton Went Through Foreclosure and Destroyed His Credit
Here on the show, we’ve shared many details about our family's personal investment strategy. We've discussed how we’ve attained financing, and dissected deals we’ve considered. However, we’ve never really shared our past, including how we got to where we are.   In this new series, Natali and I are sitting down to share our entire story, including how we eventually reached financial freedom via ...
41m Jan 03, 2018
41m
EP256: How to Make This Your Best Year Yet
What's your New Year's resolution? Chances are you're here because you want to build a passive income and create financial freedom. In my experience, there's a specific way to go about reaching that goal.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm sharing six specific steps you can take in order to reach your goals. I'll talk about having a clear purpose, why you should write down your ...
23m Dec 31, 2017
23m