Let's Talk Real Estate Investing with Sharon Vornholt

We have just over two months left this year and as I was working on next week's podcast, it came to me that there is really something that comes before the topic of the next podcast which is, "Setting yourself up for success in the new year". Now is the time for some front-end reflection and planning before taking those next steps to actually work on those things in our business. It's also time to...

My guest today is Al Nicoletti, a Florida Probate Attorney extraordinaire. We're going to be talking about advanced strategies for structuring probate deals as well as some of the more common problems with estates you will run into from time to time. Al has carved out a unique niche in solving simple and complex probate matters that once stalled real estate deals. He has also developed a strategy...

My guest today is former NFL player, Dean Rogers. Get ready to learn what the #1 trait is that you must have to successfully make the transition from the NFL (or any other career) to becoming a real estate investor superstar in your area.  One important thing you will discover in this show is how this self-proclaimed "underdog" used this to his advantage to excel along the way. Real estate is very...

I am so excited to share this show with you because we are going to talk about teaching kids how to achieve financial freedom through real estate. This is not just theory, but this is a real-life case study of parents teaching their children not only how to generate passive income, but how their own knowledge around money and finances can have a huge positive impact on their own future. My guests...

How many of us have given up on turning dead leads into hard cash, because we either don't know how to do it or we haven't been successful at systematizing this process? Today, we are going to do a deep dive into how real estate investors can make money from those dead leads. My guest is Chris Craddock, and he is an expert on this topic. You are also going to learn how real estate investors can wo...

One of the most common questions I get from investors is how to get started in probate investing. I love probate investing because they are an endless source of leads, and they are such lucrative deals. So why don't more investors dive into this niche? There are a number of things that hold real estate investors back when it comes to probate investing. But generally, it's for these reasons:  • The...

When we talk about what it takes to become a successful real estate investor, there is one trait that is always present. That trait is extreme focus. My guest today is Jason Yarusi of Yarusi Holdings. I'm excited to do a deep dive into the importance of habits and focus, and the profound effect these two things can have on your business.  What exactly is different about real estate investors that...

Have you ever wondered how to approach potential money partners and ask for capital so that they actually want to partner with you? This can be tough! Today we are going to dive into the 3 biggest mistakes real estate investors make when raising capital and how to avoid them. My guest, Dave Dubeau, is an expert in having these conversations. He's also the first one to tell you he did it all wrong...

My guest today is Tim Winfrey, and we are going to dive into tips for making a business partnership work. Becoming and staying successful business partners is no easy task, but he has successfully navigated this process. Tim co-hosts the Freedom Chasers Podcast and that's how we met. He is also a real estate broker, marketer, and BPO expert. Tim has completed over 100 fix and flip projects and has...

What does it take to build real wealth? Is it just about money, or does "real wealth" have a totally different meaning? I believe you can be rich, but not be wealthy, and this is what this show is all about. My guest today is Rich Fettke, and we are going to talk about his philosophies around this topic as well as his new book, "The Wise Investor: A Modern Parable About Creating Financial Freedom...

I got a listener question this week and it was, "what do you do when the heirs can't agree on a sales price for the property in the estate"? That's a really good question, but I have to tell you that in reality, you get it less often than you might think. However, over time it will happen so it's good to know how to handle that situation. In this short episode, I will tell you how I handle those c...

Today we are going to talk about how to fund real estate deals from a lender's perspective. My guest today, Beau Eckstein, does many types of loans. These include commercial lending, construction loans, business loans, hard money loans, and bridge loans. If you're wondering what the best way is to approach a lender to fund your project, that's one of the things we're going to talk about today. How...

My guest today is Caleb Davis. He is a partner in the real estate company, Three doors. Caleb has built a multi-million-dollar rental portfolio which has allowed him to become financially free at the age of 30 through real estate investing. He has also built a 40-million-dollar agent team in just 3 years. His story is quite amazing. Listen in to learn more about his journey to success!   Key Highl...

Part-time investors often long for the freedom full-time investors have. They want to know how you quit your day job to become a full-time real estate investor. What are the steps to successfully making this transition? My guest today is Billy Keels who lives in Barcelona, Spain. Billy has lived in Europe for many years however he invests right here in the US where he grew up. Billy had a great hi...

Today, I want to talk about probates and exactly how to talk to motivated sellers with confidence. Real estate investors think this is tricky. However, with these tips, you'll find out it's actually pretty easy. At the end of the day, it's just a conversation. Let's dig into it! Key Highlights: [00:01 - 04:23] Opening Segment • How to have comfortable conversations with probate clients Be casual a...

So many investors find it hard to talk to motivated sellers and make offers confidently. But let's face it; real estate investors have to know how to do this to grow a successful business. For many people, it's just practice. It's simply making (low-ball) offers over time that makes the difference. In today's show, you're going to get some actionable, rock-solid tips that will make this process a...

Today's show is one you just don't want to miss. You're going to learn tips for building a rockstar real estate team like his that does hundreds of deals each year. My guest is Jim Manning of Three Doors. Jim has built one of the top 100 real estate teams in the country. Their business is a hybrid model with three doors or 3 different opportunities to work with them. Listen in to see how you can i...

My guest today is my friend and the founder of Carrot, Trevor Mauch. I'm excited to talk about how real estate investors can effectively generate leads online. Leads that come through your motivated seller website are generally higher quality leads than those that you generate with direct mail marketing and other outbound marketing strategies, and it's important to learn how SEO, digital marketing...

In the last show, I talked about how to find off-market properties using direct mail marketing. After that show, folks wanted to know, "How do you automate this process so that it's easier to manage"? That's a great question and that's what I'm going over today. 5 ways to automate your direct mail marketing and increase your response rates. Let's dive in!   Key Highlights: [00:01 - 04:24] Opening...

Today's show is on how to find off-market properties using direct mail marketing. By focusing on off-market deals, you will get properties other investors miss out on. I have been using direct mail marketing for off-market deals for more than 20 years now. Hands down, it has always been my best source of leads. The secret sauce is creating an exceptional experience for sellers each and every time....

I have gotten the same question from a number of people recently who want to know what it takes to be a full-time real estate investor. They want to transition from part-time investing to full-time real estate investing, and I can't think of someone better to talk about this than my guest today, Chris Prefontaine. Listen in as Chris gives you some of his best tips to make this transition. Let's di...

  If you are having trouble keeping track of your leads, you are going to love this show on this new software called Invelo . This software is so much more than a CRM. You're going to learn how to scale your real estate investing business with Invelo. Justin Silverio is the owner of JS2 Homes, Open Letter Marketing , and Invelo. He has been investing in real estate since 2011, focusing on rehabbin...

Today we're going to answer a reader's question which was, "How can investors work with executors during the probate process and build a good relationship with these folks at this difficult time in their life"? The second part of the question was whether the duties of an executor are different than those of an administrator. I'll answer these questions as well as provide some specifics of both sce...

So many businesses fail every year. When that happens, the big question is, how do you reinvent yourself after a business failure? My guest today is real estate investor, Rod Khleif. Rod lost 50 million dollars in the last crash, then made it all back and more. So, how do you overcome the failure mindset to reinvent yourself after something like this? Also, are you living a life that is as fulfill...

How do you negotiate the best possible real estate deal? Now, if we were going to be honest, most of us would say that we don't really like negotiation, but it's a skill we all need to master. Today I have 7 negotiation tips for real estate investors that will make this process a whole lot easier. So if you are very interested in the real estate industry, this episode is definitely for you! Key Hi...