Best Of 1000Houses.com Podcast

While it is absolutely true that money doesn’t and can’t buy you everything, it does solve a certain amount of the hand-wringing that people who are significantly less fortunate do throughout their lives. But life as a wealthy person can’t be – and isn’t – all fun and games; there are decisions that you will have to grapple with most of the time. Mitch Stephen talks about managing wealth and the c...

Any time a crisis strikes the world, the economy tends to follow suit and take a huge hit, but that’s no reason for you to panic. As a real estate investor, you have to keep a level head because what comes next could be a time for you to capitalize. Mitch Stephen talks about the changes to the housing market when the economy goes into a recession. For the most part, when you’re a real estate inves...

Learning is fun, but learning with others is a whole new experience. In this episode, Mitch Stephen flies solo to talk about the power in group coaching. Hosting his own personal group coaching question and answer sessions every week, Mitch has seen the great benefits and advantages of learning with a group. He shares what those are with us and talks in-depth about what you can get from it, what t...

One of the biggest obstacles that real estate investors face when they are first starting is not having any money. Joining Mitch Stephen on today’s show are the CEO and COO of  Fund&Grow , respectively, Ari Page and Mike Banks. Fund&Grow is a Florida-based corporation providing financial and strategic advisory services to small business owners to help them obtain affordable financing that...

Without a doubt, working from the comfort of your own home is the best job there is. With the pandemic, everyone is encouraged to do so, and opportunities for remote working have increased. In this episode, Mitch Stephen, with QC Props LLC real estate investor  Matt Larson , aims to divert your attention from your fridge and TV to investing and learning how to do virtual investing, virtual flippin...

We are in the middle of the COVID-19 lockdown. While it can be easy to get taken away by the panic and fear that surrounds the situation, it helps to be reminded of the precious freed up time that we currently have to do the things that matter most. In this episode, Mitch Stephen talks with personal life and business coach,  Fran Banting , about how this might be a great time to improve ourselves....

Just because you’re working towards reaching that life of financial freedom does not mean you have to stop the rest of your life altogether. If you want to know how you can work while doing more of what you want, then this episode is for you. Host, Mitch Stephen, sits down with  Justin Wilmot , a real estate redeveloper, wholesaler, and the creator of  Mobile Wholesaling . A surfer guy who has fig...

Do you feel like you’re stuck somehow, limited by what you believe to be everything that you can do? If you want to attain success, overcoming limitations is an essential part of your journey, and while your instincts of preservation may pull you back, you have to fight those instincts to go beyond. Mitch Stephen sits down with Rod Khleif who has owned over 2,000 homes and apartment buildings and...

Many business owners out there don’t put nearly enough thought into their business structure, and how it actively affects the business that they’re creating. Without even knowing, you could be creating a business that’s completely dependent on you, and the moment you’re gone, it crumbles as if you’ve never built it up. Jack and Michelle Bosch are the Founders of Ultimate Boardroom, a Mastermind fo...

Virtual assistants or VAs are crucial to the success of many entrepreneurs these days. On today’s show, Mitch Stephen interviews Joe McCall about the importance of understanding the VA’s role in your business and what they can do for you. Joe has been doing deals virtually in multiple markets for over ten years, and has one of the longest-running podcasts called Real Estate Investing Mastery. Stay...

There are people out there who underestimate eCommerce entrepreneurs, but the truth is, creating income with eCommerce isn’t as easy as some of the most successful entrepreneurs make it seem. Whether it’s cleaning up your weaknesses or playing to your strengths, there’s a delicate balance you’re always having to strike, but if you play your cards right, you won’t be the one left in the dust. Ann S...

At 21 years old,  Austin Rutherford  raised his first $250,000 through private money. While many would crumble at the mental obstacles it entails, Austin was able to push through. In this episode, he talks to Mitch Stephen about his journey of raising private money, from starting young in the real estate world to becoming the success he currently is with up to $18 million in private money. Austin...

Owning a business is not something that you can just take for granted and coast through, which is why at the end of the day, business owners are in a class of their own. But if you put in the work, it is possible to achieve infinite amounts of success that put you head and shoulders above your competitors, achieving things that not many people can. This is the story of Gary Wilson , a renowned fig...

The first time you do a 1031 Exchange might be utterly confusing. However, with people like David Foster , you can be spared from all the confusion and wasted time and money. Today, Mitch Stephen chats with David about 1031 Exchanges and gives you all the details you need to know about this investment “magic.” The Executive Director of The 1031 Investor , he explains how he can help you in this st...

A lot of people start their podcast with the goal of building something unique for their audience, but the sad truth is, not everyone succeeds. As with any business, having the correct goals can make or break your attempt in podcasting. The VP of Podcaster Relations for Libsyn , Rob Walch, joins Mitch Stephen in this episode to provide some guidelines in starting your own podcast. Being a veteran...

The note business can be a difficult one if you’re just feeling your way through, not knowing what you’re doing. In this kind of industry, it’s best to find support from people in the same field who are open and willing to help. Ben Fredricks has created over 100 notes and flipped over 250 properties. Ben sits down with Mitch Stephen to give a good overview of the note business as a whole, especia...

Among the many ways to go about the business of real estate investment, putting your money into investing in multi-family properties may require a lot of thought, but the returns are often solid. That said, the part of that which really makes the process difficult is dealing with all sorts of tenants. Prolific multifamily investor Eric Bowlin speaks to Mitch Stephen about everything multifamily. W...

Having a passive income for the sake of helping others brings in great rewards. Today, host Mitch Stephen talks to Patrick Martin – also known as Coach Pat – one of the members of The Martins Unplugged. Coach Pat and his family have dedicated their lives helping those in need specifically in Ecuador. By living an unplugged life and using real estate investments as their income stream, Pat has help...

Securing private money for your real estate practice can be a difficult process, but once you’ve found your way in, it’s just a matter of exactly where that money goes. Yes, getting private money can be a huge boon for your business, but you’ve got to be very prepared. Quoc Nguyen is a longtime pharmacist-turned-real estate investor. Mitch Stephen interviews Quoc about his radical career shift and...

What are you saving for and why are you working so hard? This was a question Ben Sturgill got asked while he was working on a farm for a teacher. Ben came from a hardworking, blue-collar family that never talked about money in the house. In this episode, Ben joins Mitch Stephen to talk about the influence the book Rich Dad Poor Dad had in his life, the importance of having good mentors, investing...

Humans as we are, we all need a break–time-off from our busy lives professionally and even at home. What better way to unwind from it all than an amazing vacation, particularly one that surrounds you with like-minded real estate investors from all over the country? Mitch Stephen invites you to a vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on May 6th through 10th. Relax through days with no seminars, no c...

Getting the right leads means more chances of getting quality deals and having more funding options. However, acquiring prospects these days are costly and can sometimes waste your time and effort. Thereby, converting these leads is necessary. In this episode, Mitch Stephen talks to Blair Halver , a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and marketing automation expert. Blair shares some useful ideas...

Not everyone is born to be entrepreneurs, but those who are, start their entrepreneurial wonders the moment they learn how to speak. Here to amaze us with his business success is young investor Jack Rosenthal . Mitch Stephen interviews this seventeen-year-old powerhouse who is the founder of Young Investors Club, LLC and author of The Ultimate Guide to Teenage Investing . Jack is still in high sch...

In an industry where you have so many things going on, anything that affords convenience is a must-have. Making things easy by trading convenience for a discount is the owner of Discount Property Investor and House Sold Easy , David Dodge . In this episode, David talks with us about all things private money—from raising and using private money to finding it. He covers the private lender scope here...

It’s always good to know what we are paying out in taxes, especially in retirement. In this episode, Mitch Stephen interviews John Hyre , a tax attorney, accountant, and investor who specializes in tax reduction and audit proofing. Today, John discusses tax deferred investing and the importance of including real estate taxes in our retirement planning. He educates us about how we can legally avoid...