Let's Talk Real Estate Investing with Sharon Vornholt

Today we're going to talk about whether probate properties need court approval to be sold, and how to handle the current problem tenant residing in the property. This question was from a person new to probate who was both an agent and an investor. She was trying to help the seller who inherited the property but was stumped by how to proceed with this unusual and very sticky situation.   Here's the...

I have a great show for you today. My guest is Dan Toback and you're going to get some tips on how to 10x your wholesaling business. These are the same things he uses in his own business. Now if you aren't a wholesaler, this show is still for you. Dan is an expert when it comes to talking to sellers in a way that builds trust and rapport, he has a rock-solid follow-up process, and he'll go deep in...

Today I have some easy-to-implement tips on how to set your business up for success in the new year. We have a little less than 8 weeks left in this year which is plenty of time to complete some of those unfinished goals.  Each new year is an exciting time for a fresh start. Here are 6 tips to help you finish the year strong.   [00:00 - 02:47] - Do a "Look Back" on the Year Look back at the goals...

Today you're going to learn how to invest in real estate using none of your own money and no JV partners. My guests are Mel and Dave Dupis, creative funding experts who have a mix of all types of commercial and residential properties. We will also dive into scaling your business, exit strategies, mindset and so much more. [00:00 - 06:54] - Mel and Dave's Intro to Real Estate Started out working mu...

Today's show is specifically for brokers, Realtors, and investor/agents.  I want to show you how you can tap into an endless stream of motivated seller leads with probate properties. You will learn exactly how this once-in-a-lifetime event known as the "Silver Tsunami" will allow you to do this consistently over the next two decades. Probates have always been my number one source of leads. These l...

Digital marketing is a hard topic for a lot of real estate investors to understand much less implement. My guest today is digital marketing expert, Bob McIntosh. Bob is going to break it down for us today including how much you need to spend to get results.   What's the minimum you can get started with, and how long will it take to get "traction"?   [00:00 - 07:20] - Leveraging the Web for Lead Ge...

Getting the best results from your probate direct mail campaigns is important. I'm often asked if there is a way to maximize those marketing dollars spent each month, and the answer is yes there is. It all begins with creating a memorable experience at each and every interaction with these sellers. You need to find genuine ways to make the sellers' lives easier during this process. It also involve...

Have you ever wondered if there are secrets to success? I firmly believe that success leaves clues. My guest today is Jasmine Calio, and we are going to dive into what I believe are the secrets of successful female investors. There are certain traits and behaviors that come naturally for women and for this reason, it makes them a natural at real estate investing. I want to point out that many of t...

If you think it's impossible to build a wholesaling business on a shoestring, you'll want to listen to this show today. Nathan Payne will show you how he did it with little to no money and then grew that business through effective marketing. He'll do a deep dive into all the marketing channels he's tried and tell you what worked for him in today's market.   [00:00 - 07:37] From Door Knocking to Wh...

I am often asked what happens to rental property during probate. Specifically, what happens to the rental income during the probate process? In today's show, I'm going to answer these questions as well as some other common questions that pertain to rental properties that are part of an estate, such as, "What happens when the tenant stops paying rent but won't move out"?    Learn the ins and outs o...

My guest today is veteran real estate investor Matt Larson. Matt is a full-time real estate investor with 17 years of experience who invests in multiple markets. He has done over 4,000 real estate transactions. Matt currently uses VAs to run this large-scale real estate investing business, but it wasn't always that way. At one point, like so many businesses, he had a pretty big staff that was a ca...

There are a lot of misconceptions about probate investing that hold real estate investors back from adding this very lucrative niche to their existing businesses. Today, I will address those with my "7 Truths About Probate Investing" post.   Let me ask you this: Would you be interested in adding a half dozen (or more) deals to your business in the next twelve months? Is there anyone that would say...

My guest today is Brandon Bateman. Brandon's company specializes in online motivated seller lead generation for real estate investors through PPC, SEO, and Facebook Ads. Today, we will focus on how ads can generate leads for your real estate investing business and why working with an expert in the real estate investing niche is essential.   [00:00 - 07:04] Opening Segment Brandon's career and back...

In today's show, you will discover how to buy and wholesale MLS properties with rent to own. This strategy gives folks who can't qualify for a traditional mortgage today a path to home ownership. This is a true helping hand for some potential homeowners. Listen in as Adam Zach dives into his unique business model for helping these folks.   [00:00 - 07:19] Opening Segment Introducing Adam to the sh...

Real estate investors often wonder why they should bother with branding for their marketing campaigns. The short answer is that all of your marketing will work better if you have built a strong personal brand that carries your business forward. Your brand builds credibility, authority, and trust with potential clients and customers no matter what business you are in. Remember that marketing is how...

It's a fact that you can grow your real estate investing business faster with partners when you find people who have skills you lack. Instead of trying to master everything, why not focus on what you do well and partner with someone who can fill the gaps?   That's exactly what today's guest, Ace Hagerty, did. Rather than try to do "all the things" and become a "jack of all trades," he found partne...

My guest today is Brian Davis from SparkRental. He is a real estate investor, personal finance writer, and founder of SparkRental, with over two decades in the real estate and finance industries.   Brian has written for many publications, including Inman, US News, and BiggerPockets. He loves showing others how they can create their ideal lives through real estate investing and lifestyle design.  Y...

Real estate investors are often asked to give a presentation and that can be for a number of reasons. You may be asked to speak in person at a REIA meeting or a local meetup, to a group of investors in an online meeting, or even as a guest on a podcast.    However, one of the most important times a real estate investor needs to know how to communicate effectively is when they are meeting with a pr...

Do you have a system for following up after the seller says no to your offer? As many as 80% of your deals will likely come from follow-up. You know what they say; "The fortune is in the follow-up". In this show, we will go over some of the ways you can set up follow-up systems. I will also tell you what two of my favorite follow-up ways are that you can use in your own business.   [00:01 - 04:18]...

I have another reader question for you today, and it's a good one, and it has to do with what happens when someone passes away in your rental property.    The exact question was:   When a tenant passes away in your rental property, and they have a month-to-month lease with no one else on the lease, how long do you give the family to clean out the house? He was there for 15 years and had a lot of s...

Today I have a real-life case study on how a former UPS driver and his wife, a postal worker, were able to quit their jobs, move from Hawaii to Nevada, and become financially free in less than 5 years. CJ will tell you the story of how his wife was actually the one that first wanted to invest in real estate, while he was the guy initially sitting in the back of the room observing. You're going to...

Burnout is a real thing for entrepreneurs, and real estate investors are no different. Today you'll get some practical tips for preventing burnout (or recovering from it if you are already there) from my guest, Sara Vatore.     Sara Vatore is a Somatic Coach and Peak Performance Coach. She supports leaders, entrepreneurs, and busy humans at the somatic (body) and energetic levels to expand their c...

Confused about choosing a real estate investing strategy? Today I have a reader question from someone that is trying to decide on an investing strategy. She thought that she needed to just "choose one." Today I'm going over the pros and cons of the top 3 real estate investing strategies as well as why most investors have more than one strategy or skill set when it comes to their real estate invest...

Any time I get to talk about marketing, you know I love to do that. My guest today is Devon Higgins of PhotoUp. Devon is a seasoned investor, a Realtor, and an entrepreneur who is involved in several businesses.   I'm excited to talk with him about the power of professional marketing for real estate investors. You're going to learn some ways investors and Realtors can use this in your own business...

Real estate investors often avoid the probate niche because they feel like they don't know how to talk to sellers of probate property. I want to put that fear to rest today by giving you 5 tips to make this a painless conversation every time. Remember that these are just regular people like you and me. They have suffered a loss, but now they are tasked with taking care of "the business of settling...