Instant Investor Podcast

Amber Fleming wanted to start investing in large multimillion dollar deals sooner, rather than later… But thought she couldn't do it because she didn't have the budget, nor the experience… Until she discovered the "syndication" model in 2020! In this riveting discussion, Amber demystifies the world of syndications, and how anyone can start partnering on larger deals. Here's a sample of what we dis...

In general, the best returns for investors over the past 35 years have been private equity investments .   But they've been inaccessible to most…   For a host of reasons, including the high perceived risk, and the fact that the PE world is still shrouded in a bit of mystery.     In this eye-opening interview, fund manager Dr. Amir Baluch, pulls back the curtain, and breaks down how private equity...

The majority of real estate agents don't sell multimillion dollar 'luxury' properties.   Many certainly want to, but most never get the opportunity.     For a host of reasons, including a longer sales cycle, competition with new construction, and the perception of having to deal with a more sophisticated clientele.     But the main reason, according to Harif Hazera, has more to do with psychology,...

Should you get a real estate license before you start investing?   One camp says… " It's not really necessary, and in many cases, can actually be detrimental to your investing efforts ." (primarily because of the need to disclose your license in certain states, operate within more defined guidelines, etc.).   But for Hector Granado?   The answer is a resounding "YES" … and makes a pretty compellin...

No one grows up wanting to become a syndicator or fund manager. It's the sort of vocation you eventually discover and want to evolve into… if you happen to be a big thinker – like Denise O'Reilly! Here's a sample of what we discuss:  Tips on how to make the transition to full-time investor.  What she would've done differently… if she could rewind the clock.  Why you need to start creating some...

Here are the 10 habits: #1) Make a Plan #2) Know the Market #3) Be Honest #4) Develop a Niche #5) Encourage Referrals #6) Stay Educated #7) Understand the Risks #8) Invest in an Accountant #9) Find Help #10) Build a Network Tune in now to hear our take… and some insider tips on how to start executing on each of these habits. If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to reach out to u...

Remember when Lehman Brothers failed? It marked the climax of the subprime mortgage crisis and prolonged 'The Great Recession', which was the steepest economic decline in the U.S. since the Great Depression back in the 1930's. It led to credit freezing, foreclosures skyrocketing, and left the overall market pretty bitter and sour on real estate. The date was September 15, 2008. That's when Drew Ho...

With headwinds like higher interest rates, fluctuating cap rates, inflation, looming recession, potential war, etc., finding a good commercial deal these days is a lot more challenging.     Not impossible, just more tough, as it takes sifting and sorting through a whole lot more potential deals to find that one golden nugget.   One strategy to continually find viable projects despite the headwinds...

Many people have dreams of quitting their job… and being able to live a life on their own terms.     Including Chi Nguyen, who turned that dream into a reality.     Her roadmap was definitely a bold one and probably not a prescription for most, but there's a ton of wisdom and some profound lessons we can all learn from the path she took.   Tune in now to her her fascinating story and discover thin...

What many people don't realize is that it takes a specific set of skills and a certain mindset to make a million dollars, but in order to keep and grow that million?   That takes a different skillset and psychology.   Our guest this week, Rich Hake, had to learn that the hard way… through the "school or hard knocks"!   Want to avoid some of those potentially career-ending pitfalls and setbacks?  ...

What an amazing journey it's been so far through the first 100 episodes!!   Here's a highlight reel of just some of the bombs that were dropped…   *   Monique Halm : The power of " orgasmic manifestation "… and other things many people don't talk about (or even know about!).   *   Cherif Medawar : Secrets to "attracting" a billionaire mentor .   *   Nancy Nguyen : A living, breathing example that...

Most people rent their space (house, apartment, or bedroom) to earn a little extra income.     For example, your typical AirBNB host has an average of 1.65 listings on the world's most popular short-term rental platform.   Our guests this week, Von Robinson and John Marc Ellis, are not 'most people' though.   They're in the short-term rental business to build an empire!      How?   With innovation...

In a talk to inspire his son to rise up from adversity and people trying push him down, Rocky Balboa delivered an iconic speech that basically summarized what it takes to succeed in life!   Here's a snippet:   Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place and I don't care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and...

Sadly, many would-be entrepreneurs never become actual entrepreneurs because they wait for the perfect time to jump in, like…   When I have $___ saved up… After I get this advanced degree… When the kids are grown… Once I've gone through these 3 home-study courses… And on and on and on…   The problem?   Life rarely hands you "the perfect time".   That was certainly the case for Susan Noh, who got s...

Here's a sample of what we discuss in this week's episode:   *   Should you " start small and grow big " … or " go big or go home "?   *   What you MUST DO … if you insist on going big.   *   How the Property Cycle really works… and why "timing" is absolutely critical.   *   The superhighway to building wealth is…   *   Are high-ticket coaching programs worth the money?   Or even necessary?       ...

How did America become the world's reigning great superpower?   And a country that most people around the world still consider the "land of milk and honey"?   To understand the spirit of the nation, you need look no further than the immigrants who built it.   Immigrants like Nancy Nguyen, who come here oftentimes with nothing more than a fire in their belly, a tremendous work ethic, and a willingn...

Mark Marquez got his real estate license in 1999, so he's been through the dotcom bubble, the Great Recession, and the Corona Crash.   Not only has he survived those dips and downturns, he's actually thrived… and established his status as one of the top-performing realtors in the entire country!   How did he do it?   In general, we would say he understands the power of leverage and strategic allia...

Many real estate agents and brokers who cater to investors think that the main thing their clients want is a great deal.   True?   We would say partly.   But if you want loyal, repeat clients who buy from you over and over again, and pay close attention and heed your advice… you have to provide more.   Listen in now as Sedona-based realtor Chad McMahon lays out his mindset and approach for creatin...

We ran across an article that touted the "8 Best Ways to Find Off-Market Properties", which are:   #1) Team up with a good real estate agent or broker #2) Hunt for properties ONLINE #3) Driving for dollars #4) Create a direct marketing campaign #5) Network with real estate investors #6) Build relationships with contractors and builders #7) Search public records #8) Attend live auctions   Some good...

Every single day in America, 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 years old, and 4,000 turn 85.     That's what you call a Silver Tsunami , and as a group, they're the wealthiest age demographic so they have the financial means to satisfy many of their needs and wants…   Like remodeling services, travel packages, home services, nutrition/supplement products, and of course… senior living options.       It's...

Alex Alexander is living proof that there are many paths to becoming a successful Real Estate Fund Manager!   He was a cruise ship singer, land flipper, did hotel room arbitrage, owned an internet café and bike rental business, and even lived "off the grid" in Hawaii for a few years as a self-proclaimed gypsy (he was actually more like a 'capitalist vagabond').     Now you tell us…   Does that sou...

A proven path to real estate investing success is to keep your day job, start off by investing in single family homes… and then gradually scale up to larger and larger properties (if you choose to) once you have the necessary experience and track record. That's the path our guest, Jerry Miller chose, and so far…. it's worked without too many glitches.   If you like the idea of not having to go thr...

Here's a sample of what we discuss in this week's episode:   *   How Mark Langdon leveraged 10 single-family homes… to nearly 800 doors under management .   *   The pros and pitfalls of turnkey properties … and the most important criteria for you to consider.   *   Creating cash flow in real estate… without the dreaded 4 T's (toilets, tenants, termites, and trash).   *   How Desiree bought a 12-un...

Many investors start out by doing the wholesaling or fix & flip thing, with many eventually getting to the point of wanting to hold properties as rentals… and then maybe even jumping into the commercial multifamily (larger apartment complexes) realm.   That's the evolution of our guest this week, Stephen Polk, and the path he took to make the leap from Wholesaler… to Multifamily Syndicator.     So...

Some of what you'll be hearing from our guest, Indar Lange, may be controversial or seemingly flies in the face of convention.     But one thing you can't argue is the fact that his approach and strategies have resulted in massive success for him and his family!   Here's a small sample of what we discuss:   * The #1 thing that separates the successful from the not-so-successful.   *   Secrets to c...