The Capitalize Podcast

Mitch Huffman is the owner of Huffman Real Estate Group, a real estate team specializing in investment properties and the owner of Huffman Project Management, a licensed general contracting company that helps clients renovate properties. In this episode Mitch talks about working multiple jobs to support his dream of becoming a full-time real estate investor, how he got his first listings as an age...

FREE Hard Money Mastery Guide: http://bit.ly/3MkHZLs In this video Grant and Chris discuss what they're seeing in the Ohio real estate market as of April 2023. Topics discussed: - Inventory - Interest Rates - Transaction volume (YoY) - The importance of having cash - Where the market is headed in the future - Plus more Contact Sharper Capital Partners: (513) 334-7501 info@sharpercapitalpartne...

Yiwei Cheng is a real estate investor who owns and manages short term rentals in Cincinnati, OH. In this episode, Yiwei talks about why she likes short term rentals more than long term rentals, how she would find short term rentals if she was entering a new market, what to consider when analyzing a property for Airbnb, how to optimize your short term rental listing, and much more. Contact Yiwei: L...

Rob Speckert is a full-time real estate investor and realtor in the Cincinnati, OH and Dayton, OH markets. In this episode, Rob talks about how he took down his first property at a sheriff sale in 2004, what it was like investing during the Great Recession, how he finances his deals, why it's hard to lose in real estate, what his team looks like as a full-time investor, and much more. Contact...

John Bowens is a Self-Directed IRA investor and Director of Education and Investor Success with Equity Trust. In this episode, John explains the differences between a Traditional IRA and a Self-Directed IRA, why someone would want to set up a Self-Directed IRA, what the process of setting up your Self-Directed IRA looks like, real life examples of individuals and partners investing using their own...

Sam Moore is the owner of Goosehead Insurance – The Moore Agency in Columbus, Ohio, which is an independent insurance agency with a strong emphasis on all types of residential real estate. In this episode, Sam walks through the different types of coverage you need as a real estate investor, depending on your investment focus. Whether you want to buy turnkey rental properties, fix up houses and sel...

In this episode, Grant walks through every step of the process of obtaining a hard money loan—from inquiring about the loan all the way to closing on your property. Are you a rehabber in Ohio? Apply for a Loan: https://bit.ly/scploanapp Get in touch with us: (513) 334-7501 info@sharpercapitalpartners.com Sign up for our newsletter: http://bit.ly/3GMy8tI Website: https://bit.ly/3CW5ciq LinkedIn: ht...

In this episode, Chris sits down with Kris Fleming from KFP Investors to talk about all things real estate lending with a specific focus on Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loans and refinancing out of hard money loans. Get in touch with Kris Fleming: https://kfpinvestorsllc.com/ (615) 234-1222 Are you a rehabber in Ohio? Apply for a Loan: https://bit.ly/scploanapp Get in touch with us: (513) 33...

This episode is Part II on the topic of hard money interest payments, and in it Chris explains exactly how to calculate interest payments on your hard money loan. After listening to this episode, you will walk away with an in-depth understanding of how to calculate and manage interest payments on your hard money loan so you can accurately forecast the cost of borrowing money for your real estate i...

This episode is Part I of II on the topic of hard money interest payments, and in it Chris goes over the basics of how to calculate payments on an interest-only loan. Whether you’re new to real estate or you’re an experienced investor, knowing how to calculate interest payments is an important skill to have if you want to successfully manage your finances and achieve your investment goals. Blog Po...

In this episode, Grant and Chris talk about cross collateralization and how you can take down your next property with no money down. Are you a rehabber in Ohio? Apply for a Loan: https://bit.ly/scploanapp Contact Info: (513) 334-7501 info@sharpercapitalpartners.com Website: https://bit.ly/3CW5ciq LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3D55bZU Facebook: https://bit.ly/3QmxYMu Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Uo7OvZ

In this episode, Grant and Chris talk about how they decided to structure their hard money lending business and weigh the pros and cons of different hard money business models for both the operators and the investors. Are you a rehabber in Ohio? Apply for a Loan: https://bit.ly/scploanapp Contact Info: (513) 334-7501 info@sharpercapitalpartners.com Website: https://bit.ly/3CW5ciq LinkedIn: https:/...

In this episode, Grant and Chris talk about what kind of real estate investors use hard money loans and whether or not they're right for your business. Contact Info: (513) 334-7501 info@sharpercapitalpartners.com Website: https://bit.ly/3CW5ciq LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3D55bZU Facebook: https://bit.ly/3QmxYMu Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Uo7OvZ

Alternative investments are essential to a well-balanced and diversified portfolio. When most people think about investing in real estate, they think about owning property. But there are other, more passive ways to add real estate to your portfolio. One way is by investing in notes ("paper"). In this episode, Grant and Chris talk about who invests in hard money loans and whether or not t...

Are you a rehabber in Ohio? Apply for a Loan: https://bit.ly/3DFLDLD Jordan Miller is a real estate agent and investor in Cincinnati, OH whose story is truly remarkable.  In this episode of the Hard Money Podcast, Grant sits down with Jordan to learn more about how he went from bagging groceries to selling real-estate and house-hacking his way to financial freedom. Jordan's Contact Info: P: (...

In this episode we clear up some of the ambiguity surrounding the definition of a hard money vs. a private lender. We recently sat on a note investors call with our local REIA and there was a lot of confusion on where clients draw the line between hard money and private money, so we wanted to share some of our thoughts on the subject. Contact Info: (513) 334-7501 info@sharpercapitalpartners.com We...

The ability to underwrite deals well is arguably the most important skill you can learn when investing in real estate. The best way to develop that skill is through your own experience. However, if you're new to real estate investing or you're looking to improve your underwriting skills, you can learn a lot from other peoples' experiences. In this episode, Grant and Chris discuss ho...

Investing in real estate can be overwhelming, especially if you're just getting started. We spent years reading books, listening to podcasts and going to meetups before we found the courage to pull the trigger on our first deal. In this episode we talk about how we found that courage and how you can too. Contact Info: (513) 334-7501 info@sharpercapitalpartners.com Website: https://bit.ly/3CW5...