Let's Talk Real Estate Investing with Sharon Vornholt

Some of the most lucrative deals you will ever come across are off market deals, and today I have some tips for finding these lucrative deals. There's no doubt that there is a lot of competition for deals on the. However, the MLS isn't the only source of good deals.  There are a lot of properties that are never listed by an agent and that's what I want to talk about today. Show Notes: Here is a li...

Today I am on a myth-busting mission. I want to clear up 10 myths about probate investing that are keeping you from adding this lucrative niche to their business. These are common misconceptions investors everywhere have that just arent' true. Two of the biggest myths about probate investing are: Working in probates is complicated You have to know a bunch of "legal stuff". Most of you know that I...

I have talked about direct mail for a long time now. One thing that is so important to understand about direct mail is that you have to set up campaigns to be successful with this strategy. Creating absentee owner letters that get a great response all starts with consistency with your direct mail campaigns. Sending out a whole bunch of letters or postcards once or even a couple of times is just a...

I have people ask me this question all the time: "How do I find time for marketing"?The short answer is you don't "find it". You don't wait for it to "show up". You block out time in your schedule for marketing just like you would an important appointment.  Marketing is the lifeblood of your business, so it has to be on the top of your to-do list. I'll take it one step further. Marketing is your #...

Have you ever been confused about the difference between marketing and branding in your real estate investing business? I can tell you that you're not alone.  It's so important to be doing both of these 2 things simultaneously, and today you're going to find out what the reason. Quote "Marketing is how you get leads, and branding is why they choose you. " Show Notes Here is just a sample of what y...

Getting started in real estate investing can be tough at times. If you're feeling a little stuck; if you're not moving forward at the pace that you would like to; then this show is for you.   Listen in today as my guest Farrah Ali tells you how she built an impressive portfolio of 38 rentals, completed six flips, and did 21 wholesale deals in just six short years.  However, it took 9 months from h...

Today we're going to do a deep dive into how to build wealth through real estate while traveling the country and completely stepping away from the day-to-day operations of your business. After all, it's 2021, and real estate investors can do everything remotely. So if you are someone that has this dream in the back of your mind; you dream of building a team to run the day-to-day operation of your...

Buying and managing long-distance rental property has always been challenging for most investors. Typically, when we think of long-distance rental property, we are thinking about the property located in another state. My guest today, Billy Keels, has taken that one step further. Billy lives in Barcelona, Spain but he invests in the US in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio, and several other areas.  In...

Are you at that point in your business where you know you need help? Hiring an acquisition manager just might be at the top of that list.  Today, my guest Mitch Stephen has some tips for hiring an acquisition manager whether it's your first one or your next one. Real estate investors want to know things like: When should you hire one, and once you make the decision to hire an acquisition manager,...

Do you ever wish marketing was easier?  Could it be that you're making it harder than it actually is?  Probably so.  I know I did at one time. One way to make it easier is by learning to tell your compelling story. One important component of successful marketing is having a strong brand working for you behind the scenes. If you do a good job of branding, all your marketing will work better.  Today...

I have a book review for you today.  The book is called "You Are a Badass" by Jen Sincero.  I picked up the book first because of the title.  Who can resist a great title, right?  And who doesn't want to be a badass? I read this book when I was on vacation some time ago, and I loved it. The book bills itself as a self-help book, but I think it's more of a self-confidence builder. These are things...

Lately, I've been thinking about how branding, your reputation, and success go hand in hand. However, this is what I know for sure: Marketing is how you get leads, and branding is why they choose you! This is why branding is so important. Marketing and branding are so connected that if you mess one of them up, it will always affect the other one, and that's what I want to talk about today.  Your b...

The topic of today's show is Gen Z and Technology. This generation is changing the way we will need to do business going forward.   Who is Gen Z and Why Are They Different? Gen Z is the first generation in history to be born into a world where everything is digital. They have never known another way of doing things. Because of this, business is changing rapidly, and if you don't change the way you...

If you're using direct mail in your business now, you're going to love this show today. My guest is Justin Silverio from Open Letter Marketing. Today you're going to learn how you can increase your direct mail results by 400% or more by adding one simple (and very affordable) thing to your direct mail campaigns. Who doesn't want to do that, right? Show Notes Here are some of the things we talked a...

My guest today is my friend Bill Walston, and we're talking about master lease options. This is one of the creative buying strategies that Bill uses in his business and has for more than 3 decades. You have to admit that this is a fascinating concept. The master lease option strategy allows anyone to invest in commercial property with no money down and without ever going to a bank.  Even more fasc...

My guest today is Rahul Visal from National RE Invest , and the topic is transitioning from engineer to buy-and-hold real estate investor .  Rahul was born and raised in India and is an engineer by trade.  Before becoming a full-time real estate investor, he had a successful career at companies like Boeing and Caterpillar.  Rahul has 3 US patents for his innovative and creative designs, however, h...

There are many ways to make money in real estate.  My guest is Mitch Stephen the topic today is money. Specifically, we are going to talk about 3 types of money: One-time money temporary money, and forever money Show Notes Here is just a sample of what we talked about in this show: How Mitch got started: building an empire The turning point that changed everything Breaking down the 3 types of mone...

Overcoming procrastination is vital to the success of your business. So much so that when procrastination becomes habitual, it often becomes the silent killer of your business. You're not even aware of the extent of the damage it's doing. Let's face it, we've all been guilty of procrastination at one time or another. However, when it becomes a chronic problem that's when the real damage occurs. Sh...

Today we're going to dive into the exact steps to building wealth through real estate. How would you like to learn how to buy 5 houses in 2 years and pay them off in 7 years?  In today's show, Chicago investor Andrew Holmes lays out his unique 2-5-7-method of building wealth through real estate with rental properties so that you are able to achieve financial freedom with assets that produce income...

My guest today is a successful rehabber, Beka Shea. Beka is a wife and the mother of 3 daughters. She is an engineer by trade.  Beka also spent 4 years in the Navy. Part of that time was spent on an aircraft carrier, so she has an interesting story to tell when it comes to how she became a successful rehabber. If you're wondering how to make the decision to ditch the "9 to 5", you will hear how Be...

Today I have some safety tips for real estate investors that should be used anytime you're looking at property. These same tips can also be used by real estate agents. It is pretty easy for real estate investors to get complacent when it comes to safety. I think this is especially true for female investors, and that can put you in a bad situation. Show Notes Having an "accountability" partner When...

Finding problems instead of properties is a new way of thinking about this business.  My guest today is the host of the "Cash Flow Guys" podcast, Tyler Sheff, and he's going to challenge your way of thinking about real estate investing. His philosophy is finding and solving problems will make you wealthy in real estate investing, and I couldn't agree more. Show Notes Here is just some of what you...

Learning how to take the stress out of talking to an angry seller can be hard for some investors. It's bound to happen at some point if you're doing direct mail marketing. After all, these folks are generally experiencing some type of stress. So, what do you do when you pick up the phone and you find yourself talking to an angry seller? That's what we're going to talk about today. How to turn that...

How would you like to know how one real estate investor managed to buy hundreds of houses through networking?  My guest today is Holly McKhann.  Holly is from southern California, and she is going to share how exactly how she buys property solely by using the power of networking. Holly is a successful rehabber, a Realtor, and the mother of 4. Show Notes How Holly managed to buy hundreds of houses...

How would you like to learn six ways real estate investors can find good deals?  As you know, one of the biggest problems for investors today is that it's hard to find good deals.  No matter where you are located the challenge is still the same. Sometimes all it takes is for you to think outside the box a little bit. If what you're currently doing isn't working as well as what you would like, you...