Cash Flow Guys | Real Estate Investing & Cashflow Ideas - Inspired by Robert Kiyosaki / Rich Dad Poor Dad

Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda is something I catch myself saying often.  I try not to live in the past, but I find myself using it to motivate me to have a better future. In 1992 could have bought a house on the water in Madeira Beach, FL, needed a dock, needed yard work, but the inside was ok (liveable). I was 22 years old and fresh out of the Army after 5 years of service Although as a Veteran I was e...

When I mention investor identity, some folks feel that investing any brain power on this topic is a colossal waste of time.  Many people try very hard to focus on everything that is for sale in hopes of not missing out on any possible opportunity that they may trip over. Even in a slow market there are usually plenty of things for sale to look at especially when you cross classes and property type...

Business Funding... Business Credit... Business Lines of Credit... Whatever you choose to call it, It’s nothing more than a piece of cheese on a mousetrap! It will keep you in financial prison AND can land you in Real Prison.  In this episode, I discuss this very slippery slope and what happened to David Gaylord of Rochester, NY. (Spoiler alert: It’s not a pretty picture). As the economy continues...

In this episode, I discuss the most recent deal we put together for one of our clients.  The seller was a tired landlord who did not like the small multi-family sector, in this case, an 8 unit apartment building.  We took on the task of selling this property for her only a year after she bought it. In any deal in which I am involved, I focus my energy on why the Seller is selling and more importan...

Working a job is a fact of life for most Americans, yet I wonder what percentage of those workers understand the cost of them working?  You might be thinking I made a typo there, how could a job cost you money? This topic came up this past week when talking with friends.  One of my friends just celebrated a 15-year anniversary with the same employer. What she received as a “gift” for that 15 years...

200 episodes ago I was sitting in a dingy office trying to figure out what this podcast would become.  Little did I know it would become a massive success and grow to become one of the top-rated podcasts in the real estate space. It would be an extreme understatement to simply say that the show has opened a couple of doors for me.  Instead, it has propelled my business beyond my wildest dreams. 20...

In this episode, I announce the release of my new book “The Quick and Easy No Money Down Deal Secrets”.  I wrote this book to help investors by having a quick reading resource designed to help them negotiate better deals and more deals without having to invest their own cash into the deal. In this book, some of the ideas I assure you have never before been put into print by any Real Estate author....

In this episode, I cover the number one reason you will fail as a real estate investor.  Its the one thing that the majority of people trying to make a dollar as an investor overlook. I’ll give you a hint.. Today I was reading a great book written by legendary copywriter Ray Edwards.  The name of the book is “How To Write Copy That Sells”. In the book he shares a quote from an unknown author that...

This week I discuss a few things to help you shift your mindset towards getting more deals done.  First, understand that everything is overpriced and always will be.  What someone “wants” when selling something simply does not matter, what matters is the buyer's perception of the value. PLEASE understand that there is no such thing as an advertised “good deal”, now that we have that out of the way...

A popular line of questioning I get from people who are just getting started involves being cheated out of a deal by unscrupulous people.  In this case, the question was from someone getting stared as a wholesaler who had concerns about a potential buyer cutting them out of a deal to save from having to pay them an assignment fee. In the episode, I explain important steps you should follow which v...

When wholesalers or investor buyers write an offer or enter into a purchase agreement or contract with a seller, they often build themselves “outs” or escape clauses into the contract.  These clauses allow them to break the contract without penalty, and often without having to provide a specific reason. Sellers on the other hand, usually are not afforded the same ability, nor are they aware that t...

Who are You Really Working With?  This is a question I think anyone should ask before they write any checks to anyone. Lately, there has been quite a bit of rumbling in the background as some “deals” are not progressing as intended for some folks.  (Big Shocker) Some “popular” investment sponsors are being called to the carpet for investments gone wrong. Lots of operators feeling pressured to do d...

In this week’s episode I respond to another listener question who had previously booked time on my calendar.  Here is what he said: (edited for privacy) Hi Tyler - We spoke a couple of months ago. I have some units in TX that aren't cash flowing that well and I have a 4plex in Ohio that wasn't going well. I wanted to let you know that your talk really helped - I have turned around the Ohio propert...

During this week’s episode I answer questions sent in by Lashonne from NYC.  She asked:   Hi Tyler, “I love listening to your podcast while I’m at work. I’m a newbie looking for advice on my first deal. I know that I want it to be a multi family and due to my location (NYC) it would have to be out of state for economic reasons. So, I’m currently looking into NJ. I know it has some of the nations h...

In this episode, I address another outstanding question from one of our listeners, here is what he said: “I cannot get enough of real estate however, since hearing the podcast on how you turned your fourplex into short term rentals it has me thinking hard. I got into real estate 4, almost 5 years ago. My first property was a single-family 2 bed 1 bath that has done relatively well. I then went and...

In this episode, I answer a question from “Blake” who is a lister of the podcast.   Blake asked: “I just recently began listening to the podcast and it has changed my mindset about real estate investing. I graduated from college a month ago with zero student debt and a great career with a very high earning potential. My biggest question is how much capital do I need to begin this journey of wealth...

In this week’s episode, I answer a great question from Crystal about Long Distance investing.   Crystal asked: I've developed an interest in real estate in the past few months. I haven't made my first investment yet since I'm still educating myself with books/podcasts and developing a strategy that works for me. One thing that has come up a lot particularly as a long distance investor is the idea...

In this episode, I answer questions sent in from Jake a college student who listens to the podcast. Jake asked: “Hey Tyler, I’ve been listening to you for over two years now and I wanted to say thank you for what you do because it’s obvious you do it just out of the joy of helping people.  That being said, I’m twenty years old and going into my junior year at NC State University and would like to...

Boy are you going to LOVE this episode.  This week I interviewed Beau Humphreys who is the host of The Personal Finance Show with Beau Humphreys. As well as a financial blogger and coach. Beau knows what it’s like to be broke after almost bankrupting himself due to a previous gambling addiction.  After making arrangements to get himself out of debt, he explains his journey through life without the...

I talk to a bunch of people each week who share similar roadblocks to raising money because they don’t feel they have enough expertise to speak intelligently about real estate.  Although they might be correct, these same people can learn quickly and achieve unconscious competence.  How you ask? Immersion For immersion to happen, first we must drill down tight on a specific topic and learn every as...

Below is the email I received, and below that is my reply.   Hey Tyler,   I just want to say thank you for doing what you do and providing so much value in your podcasts. Unfortunately the times available to schedule don’t work right now for me because of work.   I just recently listened to your latest podcast “How to get unstuck” and made me realize I’m doing it wrong.   I want to wholesale house...

Bad things happen in our past, that’s just part of life.  I know, it is much more complex than just those words, however this week I want to discuss the importance of overcoming the past, in order to secure your future. Bankruptcy, divorce, bad credit, bounced checks, past due bills happen, sometimes it feels like there’s no getting around it.  For many this is very true, for others, they can use...

Feeling stuck? Lots of people stuck these days when getting started (or while staying started) but you don’t have to stay that way.  I know a large number of people stayed on the sidelines after the crash of 2007, nervous about the state of the housing market.  These folks were waiting for some sort of signal that things were ok for them to invest again, then, all of a sudden, the market went from...