Pursuit of Property Podcast

In today's episode, we have a special guest joining us: Diego Hinojosa, a remarkable hybrid realtor/investor with an unwavering passion for combatting the housing shortage in Fresno. Diego Hinojosa brings a unique perspective to the table, blending his expertise as a realtor with his keen eye for investment opportunities. With a genuine commitment to making a positive impact on the community,...

Today, we are excited to welcome our friend and fellow Real agent Nik De Jong on the podcast! Nik was born and raised in Hanford, CA from a German immigrant mother and a Dutch immigrant father. At the age of eight, Nik's mother took on a new position as a teacher for Fresno Unified School District and they moved to Fresno not too long after. Ever since Nik can remember, he has always referred...

Welcome back to the Pursuit of Property Podcast. Cade interviews Scott about a new tool in the toolbelt that we have used to monetize some of the skinnier deals we are finding in this market. Scott shares the details on a recent deal in which he used the options contract to facilitate a wholesale deal. The best part, he didn't have to put any money into escrow while finding the end buyer. Fina...

We are thrilled to announce that our podcast is celebrating its 100th episode! To mark this milestone, we are partnering with O.L.I.V.E, a local nonprofit that is dedicated to providing safe housing for women affected by sex trafficking. As a podcast that has never taken a dime for sponsorships or charged for any information, we ask that if you have ever received value from any of our content that...

Join us on this inspiring episode as we delve into the life-changing story of Cameron Rosso, a real estate professional who made a bold leap from the stable 9-5 world of accounting to the dynamic realm of real estate. In the face of uncertainty and with a family to support, Cameron's determination and unwavering mindset propelled him toward success when failure simply wasn't an option. Bef...

We are excited to welcome rockstar entrepreneur Loveneet Bains back onto the podcast! Among other things, in today's episode we heavily focus our discussion on creative financing in escrow. Loveneet Bains is an accomplished entrepreneur and business owner with a diverse skill set and a passion for success. Love was born and raised in Fresno, California and graduated from Fresno State with a de...

In last week's episode shared our biggest loss yet, totaling over $27,000 - in contrast, today, we are excited to talk about a profitable deal we recently closed! In today's deal breakdown, we share all the details from A to Z on our recent wholetail in Fresno. For those unfamiliar with a wholetail (as opposed to a wholesale or a flip), a wholetail is when you officially buy and close on a...

In season three, we focused on sharing our story of investing in out-of-state rental properties. While throughout that season we shared a lot of wins, today we come full circle on one of the rental properties that we just recently lost over $27,000 on.  You'll hear about our initial excitement of finding a "great" deal, the challenges of managing tenants, and the problematic issues t...

Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to stay focused on your goals? Look no further than "The One Thing" by Gary Keller. In "The One Thing," Keller shares powerful insights and strategies for identifying the most important task in your life and focusing on it with laser-like precision. He argues that by concentrating your efforts on one thing, you can achieve extraordinar...

Many of us know the power of owning rental properties. However, what if there was an alternative way to make more monthly cash flow on properties without being the landlord?   Meet Keith Gillispie, a 27-year-old husband, father of two, and 8-year Marine Corps veteran who has been investing in real estate since 2016. As the co-founder of REIautomated.io, Keith helps fellow real estate investors str...

We are excited to welcome our mentor, realtor, and investor Bennie Clay back onto the Pursuit of Property podcast! Bennie Clay is a highly-accomplished real estate professional with over 16 years of experience in the industry. A proud graduate of Fresno State with a B.A. in Business Management, Bennie began his journey as a student-athlete, playing football at Eastern Washington University from 20...

Today, we welcome bank teller turned financial powerhouse Mike Lowe onto the podcast. Mike Lowe is a Local Mortgage Loan Officer who currently services the Central Valley and the Central Coast. Additionally, he is also licensed and helps home buyers in the state of Texas as well. Mike has been involved in lending for 16 years and is also a partner in his company CORE Home Loans which is a direct m...

We are excited to host Kalhiel Dillard on the Pursuit of Property Podcast. Kalhiel is a 25-year-old serial entrepreneur, sales professional, and host of The Ripoff & Duplicate Podcast based in the Central Valley. Originally from Modesto, California, KD moved to Fresno to earn a graduate degree in business management from Fresno State, where he honed his skills in leadership and entreprene...

The Pursuit of Property Podcast is aimed at young adults looking to get involved in buying, selling, and investing in real estate. More specifically, we have made it our mission to help as many investors as possible close their first deal. Today we host our good friend, licensed real estate agent/investor, and fitness enthusiast Dylan Miracle on the podcast. Dylan is a retired D1 wrestler, and a l...

Today, we bring together two heavy hitters in the Central Valley real estate industry for a roundtable discussion on the current housing market and predictions for the future. Our guests today include repeat guests Corbin Claypool and Jason Pritchard who will be sharing their insights on the current state of the housing market and what we can expect in the coming months. Corbin is a mortgage broke...

We always aim to bring on impactful guests for our listeners, and today is no exception. We are excited to introduce Realtor/Investor Jayce Bieber and Mortgage Lender/Investor Thomas Harris from Sacramento, CA, on the podcast. Jayce Bieber is a 30-year-old experienced real estate agent, investor, and visionary from Sacramento, CA. With $20m in sales volume for 2022, he ranked in the “Sacramento Re...

Disclaimer: This may be the most impactful episode we have ever filmed. We hope you enjoy today's episode with our two amazing guests. The most important muscle we have is our mind. In today's episode, join us for an inspiring journey as we explore the power of mindset and overcoming challenges in our lives. Conor Molthen is a business owner, insurance professional, and recent Ironman Triathl...

"The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" by Mark Manson is a book that challenges the traditional idea of positive thinking and self-help books. Perhaps this is why our review is less than enthusiastic. In today's episode, we will dive into the core principles of the book and discuss how they can be applied in our daily lives. While the book does challenge conventional wisdom and presents a counterin...

The Pursuit of Property Podcast is BACK after a holiday hiatus! We are excited to debut our brand-new office and studio for those watching on YouTube or Spotify. Over the holidays, our co-hosts changed brokerages from Keller Williams Fresno to Real Broker. As a result, the conversation in today's episode focuses on big changes and a forecast for the local real estate market shifts in the upcoming...

Today we pull back the curtain to expose the truth about real estate investing. The good, the bad, and the ugly. In our sixth episode ever, back in July of 2020, we had our good friend and fellow Central Valley real estate investor Adam Abajian on the podcast to discuss how to get started in real estate. Today, we are incredibly grateful to have him on to talk about his struggles and successes as...

The Pursuit of Property is back! After a brief hiatus for Thanksgiving, we are excited to host Conner Mcguyer, Business Development Manager with the Home Helpers Group, on today's podcast. Home Helpers Group may sound familiar - we hosted its co-founder, Dean Rogers, back on episode 75. Today, we invite Conner to share how at just 22 he has bought his primary residence to house hack, is working fo...

Being an entrepreneur is hard. Being a business owner is hard. Being a solopreneur trying to build a business from the ground up - is hard. Real estate can be a very lucrative business whether you are an agent, investor, or both. However, any successful real estate professional will tell you that success does not happen overnight. One of the biggest struggles (perhaps the biggest struggl...

Success begins with a strong foundation. Mastering the basics may seem mundane, but it is the building block for success in real estate investing. Back in episode 37, co-hosts Scott and Cade discussed how new investors should handle and find success on their first appointment. Shortly after, in episode 42, they emphasized why following up with leads is essential to your success. Then, not too long...

"Hands down the absolute best and most useful leadership book I have ever read." Too often in life, we take the path of least resistance. The path with the least amount of pain. The easiest path. When faced with challenges, adversity, or hardship, the easiest choice is to defer responsibility. Find something (or someone) to blame. In times like these, where our economy is struggling with massive i...

Today, we are excited to host a very special guest. A year ago, Colin Dorner knew nothing about real estate investing. After expressing a desire to Scott and Cade to learn the basics of real estate investing, he started building his knowledge from the ground up; learning the basics of cold calling and lead managing and then eventually negotiating and managing acquisitions. Colin Dorner is the acqu...