Passive Real Estate Investing

Click Here for the Show Notes Summary In this episode, Marco Santarelli discusses the 2025 housing market, focusing on mortgage rates, home prices, rental demand, and investment strategies. He provides insights into current market conditions, predictions for the future, and practical advice for real estate investors. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding market dynamics and a...

Explore the pros and cons of cash vs. financing in real estate, and learn how leveraging your investments can pave the way to greater wealth. Learn why financing might be the secret to unlocking exponential wealth creation, especially in today's competitive seller's market. With practical wisdom on cash flow, tax benefits, appreciation, and risk management, this episode provides everything you nee...

Are you ready to invest in real estate but feeling a little hesitant? In today’s episode, I’m answering a question from Phil, who’s got big plans to earn passive income through real estate but is struggling with the leap from knowledge to action. From cash-out refinances to LLCs, and even turnkey property providers, we’ll break down the steps and help you navigate the hesitation. Tune in to hear a...

Real estate investing can indeed be overwhelming, especially with the myriad of options and rules to follow. However, breaking down the process into manageable steps and focusing on clear goals can make the journey much smoother. Throwback Thursday Episode (The episode originally took place in the year 2020) Click Here for the Show Notes If you missed our last episode, be sure to listen to  TBT: I...

Go to school, study hard, get a good job. That’s the linear path that a lot of people start on. After getting an engineering degree, Lane Kawaoka started working in the day job as a construction supervisor and bought a house pretty quickly. But he was never home because he was traveling all the time for work, so he started renting his home out. Realizing how much passive cash flow he was able to p...

Warren Buffett’s quote, “Until you can manage your mind, do not expect to manage money,” highlights the importance of mindset in success. Paul Thompson, a former corporate worker turned real estate investor, embraced this by shifting his mindset and completing 20+ deals in his first 18 months. Now, he helps others build wealth and passive income. Success in investing is 60-90% mindset, influenced...

We hope you had an awesome start to your New Year! I want to take a moment to wish all of you and your families a very Happy New Year!  The beginning of a new year lets us revisit and refine our investing goals.  And, as you know, our focus here is to educate, motivate and empower you to become better real estate investors. What goals have you set for yourself in the coming year?  What do you want...

Throwback Thursday Episode (The episode originally took place in the year 2022) Click Here for the Show Notes If you missed our last episode, be sure to listen to TBT: The Wealth Creation Formula Download your FREE copy of:   The Ultimate Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing . See our available  Turnkey Cash-Flow Rental Properties . Please give us a RATING & REVIEW    (Thank you!) SUBSCRIBE...

Throwback Thursday Episode (The episode originally took place in the year 2016) Click Here for the Show Notes Have you ever wondered how the rich keep getting richer while broke people stay broke and the middle class continues to shrink?  This isn't as mysterious as it may appear when you examine the specific differences in how broke people, the middle class, and the rich spend their money. Today...

Throwback Thursday Episode (The episode originally took place in the year 2016) Click Here for the Show Notes Successful real estate investing relies on several factors, but as the old adage goes, “location, location, location” is top of the list.  But “location” is a broad term, and evaluating the right place to invest your dollars in real estate means identifying the right market in both the mac...

Throwback Thursday Episode (The episode originally took place in the year 2016) Click Here for the Show Notes On this episode we learn how to keep more of what we make and legally pay less tax (or not tax) on our income and real estate! Our guest is Tom Wheelwright -- a leading tax and wealth expert, speaker, and a Rich Dad Advisor to Robert Kiyosaki (author of Rich Dad Poor Dad). Tom is best know...

Throwback Thursday Episode (The episode originally took place in the year 2016) Click Here for the Show Notes It's not enough to analyze a property, or even the overall market.  The neighborhood surrounding your property is permanently attached and important to consider when investing in rental properties.  You want to make sure that you understand where you're investing and that it fits your goal...

Throwback Thursday Episode (The episode originally took place in the year 2015) Click Here for the Show Notes In this episode of Passive Real Estate Investing, Marco Santarelli revisits the topic of inflation and its implications for real estate investors. He explains how inflation can be a beneficial force for those who invest in real estate, as property values and rental incomes tend to rise wit...

Click Here for the Show Notes Summary In this episode of Passive Real Estate Investing, host Marco Santarelli and investment counselor Oliver Fu discuss common questions and concerns among real estate investors. They explore whether now is a good time to invest, the importance of property management, how to find a good property manager, financing options including DSCR loans, and the impact of mar...

Throwback Thursday Episode (The episode originally took place in the year 2015) In this episode, we dive into a critical aspect of real estate investing—how to choose the right neighborhood. We discuss the factors that make certain neighborhoods more investment-friendly and share a proprietary grading system (A, B, C, D grades) to help investors categorize neighborhoods effectively. Whether you’re...

Click Here for the Show Notes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Summary In this episode of Ask Marco, Marco Santarelli discusses the recent legal actions against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and their potential impact on the real estate market. He addresses a listener's question about how these changes mig...

Throwback Thursday Episode (The episode originally took place in the year 2015) Click Here for the Show Notes If you missed our last episode, be sure to listen to How to Access Unlimited Mortgage Loans with Minimal Qualification Criteria Download your FREE copy of:   The Ultimate Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing . See our available  Turnkey Cash-Flow Rental Properties . Please give us a RATI...

Click Here for the Show Notes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Summary In this episode of Passive Real Estate Investing, Marco Santarelli discusses the benefits and mechanics of DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loans with mortgage expert Aaron Chapman. They explore how these loans differ from conventional financing,...

Throwback Thursday Episode (The episode originally took place in the year 2021) Click Here for the Show Notes If you missed our last episode, be sure to listen to Ask Marco: LLCs, Bank Accounts & Umbrella Policies... Download your FREE copy of:   The Ultimate Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing . See our available  Turnkey Cash-Flow Rental Properties . Please give us a RATING & REVIEW  ...

Click Here for the Show Notes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Summary In this episode of the Passive Real Estate Investing show, Marco Santarelli addresses listener questions regarding the establishment of LLCs for asset protection, the importance of insurance policies, managing finances through separate bank accounts...

Throwback Thursday Episode (The episode originally took place in the year 2022) Click Here for the Show Notes If you missed our last episode, be sure to listen to 7 Strategies to Expand Your Real Estate Portfolio Download your FREE copy of:   The Ultimate Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing . See our available  Turnkey Cash-Flow Rental Properties . Please give us a RATING & REVIEW    (Thank...

So today, Pravin asked me a basic question of -  How can I expand my real estate portfolio? So let's answer the question about strategies to expand your real estate portfolio. I want to talk about the major strategies, the things that provide the biggest leverage points, the greatest amount of movement. Let's talk about seven of them. Click Here for the Show Notes ---------------------------------...

Throwback Thursday Episode (The episode originally took place in the year 2021) Click Here for the Show Notes If you missed our last episode, be sure to listen to TBT: Building Wealth One House at a Time with John Schaub Download your FREE copy of:  The Ultimate Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing . See our available Turnkey Cash-Flow Rental Properties . Please give us a RATING & REVIEW   ...

Throwback Thursday Episode (The episode originally took place in the year 2022) So my guest today, a guy named John has been in real estate for a very, very, very long time. He's one of the OGs and he's been through multiple recessions multiple tax law changes. He has seen interest rates as high as 19 plus percent. And of course the more recent historically lows of 3% or so, but he has been around...

Hello my friends and welcome to another episode of Passive Real Estate Investing. I'm your host Marco Santarelli and I'm glad you're joining me today. If you are new to the show or have not subscribed remember to do so. It only takes you a few seconds to subscribe to the show and you'll never miss another episode. Well I have an interesting guest today and kind of an interesting topic for at least...