Instant Investor Podcast

Here's what you'll discover in this week's episode: The pro's and cons of REIT's (Real Estate Investment Trusts)… and the #1 benefit they offer.   Paper Power : Should you be a Note Investor? It may feel too slow for some, but THIS is still the most sure-fire way to build wealth in real estate. How to capitalize on the " sharing economy "… and turn your property into a short-term rental, plus… one...

In this follow-up episode, we go on a deep-dive with Bryan Ayres as he takes away the mystery and divulges exactly what he does in his primary role as an Asset Manager.     Want to avoid lemons and ensure you "buy right"?  Implement a process to keep a rehab project on budget and on time?  Monitor key metrics in just a few minutes a week?  Manage cash flow like a CFO?   All that and more is covere...

If you like your info raw and real, you're gonna love Sam's " No B.S " approach on what it really takes to succeed as a real estate investor.  Cultivated from over 30+ years in the game, he's a refreshing mixture of specific strategies and mindset, and is a master at creating passive cash flow (wait till you hear how he created an ongoing income stream… with no bank qualifying and no credit check...

Growing up "dirt poor" in an abusive home, Wesley Fikes life finally started to change when he moved away and met the love of his life… whose dad happened to be a successful real estate investor.  One of many ideas he shared with Wes was the thought of owning 10 single-family homes by the time he retired.   That simple idea ignited a flame in Wes… and began a mentoring relationship that totally ch...

Here's a taste of what you'll be learning in this week's episode:   Cash flow management secrets… and some simple tips to manage your business like a CFO .   The single most important hire in your entire real estate investment operation.   How to raise rents annually… and still keep your long-term tenants.   The right way to screen a prospective tenant… and some unconventional methods to ensure th...

An early mentor used to say that… buying right cures all ills . True?  We would say partly.  Yes, it all starts with buying right, but if you really want to deliver stellar returns, the abiilty to rehab a project on time, stay on budget, and get your property leased up quick with quality tenants… is where the rubber really meets the road!   In this episode, Bryan talks about his background and how...

Being a real estate agent provides so many opportunities to  create multiple income streams and grow wealth… as long as you have an ' entrepreneurial mindset '.  That's not the norm though, so unfortately… most licensed agents never take advantage of the many avenues and opportunities available to them.   JP Dumlao, a top Canadian agent, is an exception to the rule.  He's  built a thriving practic...

Our favorite Tony Robbins quote is " It's not your resources that determine your success… it's your RESOURCEFULNESS !"… and it's probably the #1 core principle and mindset that we espouse, teach, and look to share on our all our platforms, because in our opinion… it's the ultimate key to success in any field, discipline, or endeavor!     That's why we were so excited about this week's topic.  Bott...

Hoa's bio and history reads like a true rags-to-riches story… and epitomizes the arc of so many successful immigrants who came to America in search of greater opportunities.  She was born in a refugee camp, came to the U.S. at age 8, started working in her family's business at age 10 until she went off to college to became a doctor, and then built 2 successful practices along with her husband/busi...

Robert Kiyosaki, the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, says the ability to raise money is " The #1 skill of an entrepreneuer ".   Including real estate entrepreneurs.   We totally agree!   Unfortunately though, he also says it's the weakest skill for most entrepreneurs. L   But it doesn't have to be that way.   In this episode, we talk with Janice Bell, who shares some insider tips and a simple but pow...

Here are 3 things you'll be learning in this weeks episode:   What the heck is a real estate syndication… and is it the right type of investment for you?   How to get access and gain ownership to multimillion apartment buildings and commercial properties – with as little as a $50,000 - $100,000 investment!   How to increase your income… without increasing your taxes (and in many cases… you can act...

Bac is a Systems Engineer by day and a Real Estate entrepreneur by night (and some weekends as well!).  He began investing in real estate in 2010, mainly focusing on acquisition of single-family homes with owner financing.    His investing activities eventually expanded into the acquisition of Non-Performing 2nd Mortgage Notes (NPN) – specializing in notes where the borrowers were in the middle of...

The first half of this interview will not sound like a real estate investing-oriented podcast, and you'll probably be thinking to yourself… " what the heck are they talking about.. what does this have to do with real estate ?".   Stick with it.  We promise… it's worth it.   Because it has EVERYTHING to do with becoming a massive success as a real estate investor/entrepreneur (or any endeavor for t...

This episode caters to you passive investors (defined as investors who prefer to write a check and collect checks) who are considering a passive real estate investment opportunity.  These are the 10 steps we strongly recommend you go through before you even consider plunking down your hard-earned money on any type of passive investment!   We know a big percentage of our listeners are active invest...

The generals consensus seems to be that having some type of retirement plan in place is a wise move for just about any investor or entrepreneur.  But that's where the consensus ends.    Is an IRA the best option?  Or does a 401(k) have more advantages?    And are there even better alternatives out there?    To shed some light, our guest expert Damion Lupo explains the differences between the vario...

Most of us understand the massive lead-generating potential of social media.    Tapping into that potential though… still seems to be shrouded in a bit of mystery.    That's about to change!   In this week's episode, we went back into the archives and pulled out the interview we did with Nate Armstrong (from our 'Real Estate Deal-Finding Summit'), a bonafide social media expert who breaks down his...

Are you a new investor and feeling a little unsure about how to get started?  Feeling overwhelmed by all the different methods and strategies you can dive into?   Drowning in too much information?  Or too little?    Or perhaps you've been in the game for awhile now, but because times and/or your situation may have changed… are you looking for a more suitable strategy or approach to apply?   In thi...

If you were investing in real estate during The Great Recession, then you probably remember that most of the best deals during that time were either bank foreclosures or short sales.    Because they tend to escalate during economic downturns!   Most investors believe that Short Sales are only prevalent during recessions (which is generally the case), but our guest, David Randolph, never got the me...

Here are a couple of popular quotes about the power of Networking…   " Your network is your net worth ." - Porter Gale, author   " The richest people in the world look for and build networks.  Everyone else looks for work ." - Robert Kiyosaki   If these quotes are true (and we believe they are!), then the abilty to network effectively is one of the most valuable skills you can develop.    That's w...

Are you sick and tired of having to deal with tenants, toilets, and trash?  Or have you purposely stayed out of the rental game just because you never liked the idea of having deal with the dreaded 'Three T's"?   If that sounds like you, but you still like the idea of creating true passive cash flow in real estate, you're gonna be bouncing off the walls to hear what our guest, Desi Arnaz, has to s...

Justin is a general partner in 7 apartment complexes holding over 1,200 units, and has built an asset management business responsible for overseeing the operations of these apartment complexes.   And it all got started when he bought a single-family home as a rental property… just 7 short years ago.   In this far-ranging episode, Justin talks about how he made the jump from buying single-family ho...

Desiree just closed on a $1.9M deal… Kathleen was able to buy dozens of notes and made a "boatload of money" during the last downturn… and Janice is now able to partner on more and bigger deals.    All that and more was made possible because all 3 of them created a "platform" that expanded their network and influence… and almost naturally brought them a steady flow of deals, opportunities, and cap...

In this episode of The MORE Podcast, we talk to Lee Phillips—one of the nation's foremost experts in the fields of asset protection, business structure, and financial & estate planning.     Here's a sample of what we discuss:   Your #1 BIGGEST asset protection threat … and what you can do about it.   The overall steps necessary in putting together an effective asset protection plan.   Why you MUST...

If a you were given the opportunity to work with and to be mentored by a Billionaire, would you take it?    We're guessing that most aspiring entrepreneurs would probably jump at the chance.    The reality?  Billionaires typically don't have a bunch of time to be mentoring people, so most of us never get that opportunity.  Well our guest, Cherif Medawar, was one of those rare birds who actually go...

Derek Alexandrenko has been a real estate investor for the past 18+ years and has been involved in a variety of investing strategies including house hacking, fix & flips, multifamily, build to rent, long-term rentals, and retail.  These days, as a licensed general contractor and developer, his primary focus is on ground-up construction of single-family home communities built with the intent to ren...