Agent Investor Podcast

Many agents believe it’s too hard to start investing, but the truth is, the proximity we have to real estate makes us more likely to stumble into it without really even trying. We’re surrounded by real estate deals. Properties that meet our criteria are right under our noses, and in the process of making our clients wealthy, we can do the same for ourselves. As busy agents, how do we add an invest...

Most would-be investors get caught up on wanting to find ‘the secret’ to success, but the truth is, there is no secret. It all comes down to finding what works for us. There are tons of ways to get ahead as a real estate investor, but not all of them are guaranteed to work for our unique needs and personalities. It’s up to us to sift through all the avenues to find our ideal way forward. The only...

Working primarily with investors as an agent offers unique advantages we don’t get in the traditional model. A home buyer is only going to transact every 5-7 years, while an investor can buy multiple properties in one year, allowing an agent working with them to do a lot of transactions more efficiently. Jennifer Beadles has built a successful business by operating this way. With just 25 investor...

Many agents are interested in the idea of investing, but the fear of things not working out traps most in place, and as a result, they’re missing out on phenomenal opportunities. The fear of losing money is a valid one, especially if we’re concerned about the impact it could have on our households. However, the odds of us succeeding far outweigh those of us losing, and as soon as we understand tha...

Real estate investing opportunities are around just about every corner, and as industry professionals, who better to take advantage of them than us?    The problem is, many would-be investors hold back because they don’t know if a deal is ‘for them.’    How can we stop letting those second thoughts get the better of us and just get started? Will there ever be the ‘perfect’ deal for us, or can we t...

Agents are better equipped than anyone to get into the investing side of real estate, and most are well aware of this. However, when it comes to getting started, not knowing where to find the money for investments is what holds the majority of would-be investors back.   So, where do investors find the capital for deals? Are they funding everything on their own, or are there more creative ways to r...

With the market on fire at the moment, many real estate investors are faced with a unique new dilemma. How can we keep buying new properties, without overpaying for them?    For already apprehensive would-be investors, this issue just adds another barrier to getting started, but does it need to be the factor that stops us?    How can we keep investing in this market and adapt to the times, rather...

As real estate professionals, we’re better equipped than most to get into the investing side of things. However, all too often, the fear of not knowing stops us from taking the plunge.    How do we get into real estate investing in the first place, let alone turn it into a business? Plus, once we have the business set up, how do we tell people about it?    Is there a ‘right’ way to take real estat...

In this industry, most agents take on investing after years of working in sales. It’s not as common to hear of a successful investor getting their license years into their investing career - but it proves that the two sides of real estate are a high-value combo that can skyrocket our income and opportunities.    For my guest, Nick Cooley, this was the path he took for specific and intentional reas...

Working as a real estate agent gives us major advantages that align perfectly with investing - the people we know, our access to deals and all the knowledge we have.    It might seem minor to us, but without even knowing it, we have the tools that take investors years to build up - and it’s not that hard to put them to use.    How can we use real estate sales to feed real estate investing? Do we n...

For many agents, the thought of getting into investing is a nice idea...and unfortunately, that's where it stops.    Given how many agents are interested in investing, what is it that's making them think twice about actually getting started? What's behind their hesitation?   Is it simply a case of not knowing how to get started?    In this episode, Lead Investment Specialist at Elevation Realty Ne...

Many agents who are interested in adding investment to their financial arsenal can’t help but ask, “can I be great at sales and investing at the same time?”    Yes, it is possible, ESPECIALLY if we can serve a niche that’s urgently seeking investing-minded Realtors to partner with. For seasoned investors, good agents who understand investing are very hard to come by. If you can serve that niche, y...

Many agents who are sitting on the sidelines of investing are being held back by one thing alone - fear. They aren’t dead set against investing, they just feel some trepidation about getting started.    Once you’ve identified your desire to invest, how do you push past fear and get into action? What resources can we tap into to make the first deal less scary?    In this episode, I’m joined by San...

In an industry with thousands of agents, the ones who take on investing are few and far between, despite the perks and the clear path to wealth it offers.    Many agents overthink investing, but it’s really as simple as doing your first deal. Even if it’s not perfect, getting started right away is the right move. It’s the least expensive tuition you’ll pay for a tremendous outcome.    If you’ve ne...

One of the biggest reasons agents are resistant to investing is the fear that it will spread them too thin and eat away the time they dedicate to generating leads. But what if investing could make your entire business more efficient and profitable by allowing you to create your own luxury listing inventory?    A lot of agents are looking to jump into the luxury market, but struggle to find the dea...

The thought of real estate investing is enough to get most agents excited, but when it comes to actually getting started, only a small number are willing to take the leap.    What’s stopping more people from getting into the space? Is there a way for agents with no experience in investing to feel more comfortable taking the first steps?    In this episode, Realtor, investor and founder of Invested...

A house is a dwelling and roof over your head, but it can also be a powerful financial tool, a cash flowing asset, and a massive income driver. Our guest today saw the potential of real estate investing when he bought his first home, and immediately pulled the trigger on building his own portfolio.    Many agents find the first deal very intimidating, but taking that leap might help you discover y...

One of the biggest questions agents have when making the transition to investors is, where do we even begin to find deals? However, the real question we should be asking is, what’s stopping us from using our existing skill sets?    How can agents tap into their unique networking capabilities to build a successful investing business? Is there really any difference between finding investment deals a...

Real estate professionals have used technology to boost their businesses for years, so we shouldn’t be surprised that tech companies are eager to start making their mark on the real estate industry.    That being said, many of us are still questioning how we’ll compete with big business. How much of an upper hand do iBuyers have over traditional agents and investors? Do we hold any kind of advanta...

Investing in real estate isn’t rocket science. It doesn’t require a perfect plan or a ton of overanalyzing, and by doing just the bare minimum, investing in a single property, you can set yourself up for retirement.    All real estate agents should be investing, especially now, but most are still sitting on the sidelines. What’s holding them back? If you’re listening to the negative “woe is me, no...

As agents and investors, we have the unique ability to serve the people in our markets. The only question is, how do we get better at doing it?    How can we start showing our markets we're there to help them and not just in it for a quick buck? Can we apply the same logic to the people working in our organizations?    In this episode, author, podcast host and co-founder of REC, Jas Takhar shares...

A real estate business with an investing component doesn’t just double our results, it multiplies them.    Because these two worlds merge so effortlessly, we can easily expand our business without losing our freedom.    Sales and investing can share overlapping resources and leverage points so we can build an efficient ecosystem.    How did our guest bring sales and investing together to create a...

Whether we’re agents, investors, or both, marketing should be a major component of our business strategy. The thing many of us struggle with is, where do we start?   How can we create the kind of marketing that consistently gets us great leads, and is it possible to do that without spending a ton of money? What does really good marketing look like, anyway?   In this episode, veteran Realtor and in...

Investing can be a great add-on to an agent’s existing income, but the benefits don’t stop there. In fact, investing could be more critical than we realize.    When does investing stop being a bonus and start becoming a necessity? Is buying properties more likely to benefit us today, or far into the future?   In this episode, Managing Real Estate Broker at Beth Traverso Group and longtime investor...

Most agents want the wealth and financial freedom that investing in real estate provides, but very few ever pull the trigger. What holds them back?    Even the most well-intentioned people struggle to leap because they have the wrong mindset about investing. They overanalyze themselves into inaction, focus too much on timing the market, and expect instant gratification instead of long-term accumul...