Real Estate Investor Growth Network Podcast

The Contractor Whisperer   We have Jen's brother from another mother on today's episode, Phil Tudor. If you struggle with clear communication with your contractors and want to avoid possible disasters, this is the episode for you! Phil is launching a new program called, "Virtual Project Management" that is a "done-by-us" team collaboration. If you are tech savvy and coachable, Phil is your man! Wh...

Back in 2001 Tom was broke as a joke.   A near-death experience while whitewater rafting pushed him to find a new way to break free of his 9-to-5 job. His first "deal" almost took him under as well, but real estate investing saved him in the end. Both personally and financially. Hundreds of deals later, he is happy to share the same negotiation, marketing and business techniques that set him free,...

Successful Subject To   We have Badass, Maria Acosta back on the show to discuss one of her Subject To deals. A successful Subject To deal has many moving parts and Maria breaks it down from start to finish! She goes into detail on what would make the perfect situation for a Subject To, how to protect yourself from a possible due on sale clause, and the use of a Land Trust. If you know someone tha...

Not a Guru   We have repeat guest, Mike Otranto, on the show today! He's launching a new coaching program that focuses on marketing and acquisitions. In addition to discussing his unique program, he dives into Search Engine Optimization and equates it to building a railroad. Mike also shares how he found his most profitable rehab using Google.   After graduating college,  Mike  worked in corporate...

Real Estate without Renters: Take Note!   On today's episode, we have a NOTEable legend in the real estate industry, Kevin Shortle! He has accepted the challenge to explain in great detail how notes work. Kevin will break down how the note is different from the mortgage, the implementation of the Dodd Frank Act, the differences between performing and non-perfoming notes, and how to make money with...

Building the Airplane as it Flies   If you are full of excuses for why your real estate business hasn't taken off yet, this is the episode for you! We have Devon Smith, a total badass, on today's show. She is a single mom, adjusting gracefully from a recent divorce, lives in an area of the US where hard money lenders are basically non-existent, had her gall bladder removed, living in one of her fl...

A Hard Money Lender That Actually Gives a Sh!t   We have one of Jen's all-time favorite lenders on the show, Tim Harvilla from Fund That Flip. This hard money lender is SO different from the others because they form local partnerships with all their clients. Because this company believes in nurturing that local connection, they work tirelessly to find solutions for every lending situation. Tim als...

Jump and Do It!   This is a special episode for Jen because she interviewed two of her HomeSchooled by Tarek students, Caroline and Nicholas Stevens. Jen could tell from their very first coaching call that this team was going to do great things. In just a few short months, they flipped and sold their first project which is what they are discussing on this episode. From having to fire their first g...

Opportunity Zones 101   What are they? Where are they? Why are they important? How can they save real estate investors money? Listen in as special guest, Ashley Tison shares the power of Opportunity Zones to generate positive social impact alongside risk-adjusted returns.   Opportunity Zones are designated areas in the United States where real estate investments can qualify for tax incentives unde...

Invest Your Way to Millionaire Status   We have Michael Banovac on the show today! We discuss many topics from the advantages of working with eXp to building luxury homes to the importance of networking. Jen got Michael to share some great nuggets when designing luxury homes. Michael makes a great point in that during an economic downturn, luxury homes are the last to go and the first to come back...

Contacts Lead to Contracts!   Whoa! This episode is loaded with some serious nuggets! We have Chris Logan on the show and the conversation is split between two topics: Virtual Wholesaling and ChatGPT. If you are looking to start wholesaling without even leaving your house, you must listen to these great strategies, a few even Jen has never heard of!   The second topic discussed is all about ChatGP...

Adults with Autism Communities   This is such a special episode with Jen's good friend, Maria Zondervan. Real estate investors can sometimes get a reputation as greedy, money-hungry tyrants. Maria is the complete polar opposite of this description.   Maria is the founder of Valhalla Villas, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing housing and independent living services for autistic adults...

Your Reputation Precedes Your Revenue   She's so cool, she goes by just a letter...we have Q on the show today! If you are a seasoned investor or just getting started, this is a great episode where we have one of the best in the branding industry sharing some major dos and don'ts for your online presence. Q will break down the 5 pillars needed for a solid social media foundation that will grow you...

Chatting About ChatGPT   If you have been living under a rock, it's time to see how this new artificial intelligence tool called ChatGPT can help you in the real estate investing industry. Jen has Josh Hanson on the show to talk about the advantages and disadvantages of artificial intelligence. This tool, as it changes daily, is taking many industries by storm so it's time...buckle up and hit play...

The Happenstance Flip   Listen in as badass, Heather Tiedman shares how she "happened to" stumble across a perfect property and found a great contractor who "happened to" call them the day before they got bids. From raccoon babies to underestimating window and plumbing repairs, this episode is full of great nuggets for first-time flippers!   In Heather's words: I started my real estate career back...

19-Year-Old Buying Investment Properties   From his first two investment properties at the age of 19 and driving his moped on a 90-second HGTV feature, it's safe to say Drew Breneman has come a long way! Listen in as Jen and Drew geek out over some multi-family investing nuggets, mainly why focusing on newer, better-quality properties is a much more innovative way to grow an investment business!  ...

Lessons From a Lender   We have Russian immigrant, Mark Abramovich on the show teaching us all about lending from the perspective of a lender. Mark is a hard money lender and direct lender and breaks down exactly what he looks for in a deal to lend on. He also shares how to protect your funds if you decide to become a private money lender and act at the bank. Throughout his journey from Russia to...

Infinite Banking and the Holy Grail of Real Estate   We have badass, Chris Larsen on the show! Listen in as he describes his "infinite banking" concept to establish a family bank and supercharge investments with the "Investment Optimizer". Chris also goes into detail about why he believes multifamily real estate is the "Holy Grail" of real estate investing. This show is full of nuggets...and a fre...

57 Doors With No Money Down   We have Paul Barbeau on the show today sharing how he acquired 57 doors with zero money down! Paul helped the seller avoid paying a very hefty capital gains tax by upgrading the seller to the bank through seller financing. He also designed the terms of the deal with no payments for the first 6 months so he could build up a repair budget. After two years, he had reache...

Creative Financing for Multi-Family Deals   If you are anything like Jen and want to gain the confidence to structure subject to or seller financing for larger multi-family deals, this is the episode for you! Today's guest, Nate Hirshberg, walks Jen through a step-by-step approach on how to talk with sellers about upgrading them from the owner to the position of the bank. And it doesn't stop there...

How Real Estate Investing Can Change Your Life in One Year   Today's guest is very special to Jen for Devan Carroll was one of her students at HomeSchooled by Tarek. Still, in his early 20s, Devan shares how his life has dramatically changed in just a short time. Shortly after he graduated college and started his career, Devan realized he no longer wanted to trade his time for money as a recruiter...

Live Deep and Wide   We have Trevor B West on the show and he shares h ow having a background as an intelligence analyst in the military helped him become a great Emcee.  Every person has a story and Trevor loves to research those stories to create detailed introductions of guest speakers. His own story of success came from a horrible leg fracture that propelled him to change directions in his lif...

Living the American Dream!   Listen in as Dani Beit-Or shares how he took a chance on real estate 20 years ago. He bought a rental, sight unseen, in Arizona while he was living in Isreal. This initial investment, which he fondly calls his "little zoo", bought him four more houses within five years after a cash-out, refinance.   The conversation doesn't stop there! Dani shares how he survived the c...

A Family of Four, Traveling the US Because of Real Estate Investing   On today's show, we have Suzanne Brubaker. Suzanne and her husband, Josh, are still fairly new to real estate investing and have both been able to quit their jobs, sell their home, and then travel the country with their two daughters in a motorhome!    Suzanne shares how they got started flipping houses with very little out of p...

Taking your Short-Term and Mid-Term Rentals to the Next Level!   Jen has been waiting patiently to get Jameelah Jordan on her show for a few months and it was WELL worth the wait. If you have any type of short-term or mid-term rentals, you do not want to miss this episode! From biochemist to world traveler, Jameelah has learned to grow and scale her STR business to provide generational and lasting...