Real Estate Investor Growth Network Podcast

Messy Deals   We have the GOAT himself, Karl Spielvogel, on today's episode discussing some of his messiest deals. Where most investors shy away, Uncle Karl steps up and finds a way to close the deal. From judgments to multiple heirs to partition sales, Uncle Karl has a deal strategy to handle it. And by the way, when these two get together, there are plenty of laughs so check it out!   Uncle Karl...

Increasing the Velocity of Money thru BRRRR   Listen in as Ryan Casady shares one of his past projects. From sh!t on the walls, to a hole in the roof, he learned to rely heavily on his network to get the job done. Now he has a cash-producing asset that is increasing the velocity of money, directly to his bank account!   Ryan Casady is a real estate investor and private lender. He began investing i...

Prosperity and Abundance are Everywhere   We have Yesenia Vasquez-Rosa on the show discussing the three pillars of neuroscience: Mindset, Clarity, and Vision. Her 12-week business coaching program helps mission-driven entrepreneurs develop mind mastery & scale their businesses. Jen and Yesenia really get into some clarity work so check it out!   An Entrepreneur at heart, Yesenia Vazquez-Rosa is CE...

Pay fewer taxes to the government!   We have Erik Oliver on the show to discuss cost segregation, a tax tool that creates cash flow. ALL real estate investors should be taking advantage of the tax code. As business owners, the government incentivizes us to do certain behaviors and rewards us with tax deductions. If you own investment properties, cost segregation helps you to frontload deductions s...

We are pulling back the curtain and introducing you to one of Jen's invaluable team members, her structural engineer, Sean Casady.   From cracks in the brick to sagging floorboards, Jen and Sean discuss what to look for when evaluating properties. Sean goes further into remedies for these common problems and how to not break the bank for these foundational fixes. These two have been working togeth...

Stephanie is so good at solving problems, she can eat them for breakfast!   If you are anything like Jen and looking to quiet the chaos, this is the episode for you.  We have Jen's new BFF, Stephanie Betters on the show discussing the CRM you didn't know you needed. Stephanie is a former Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner who believes that her background in Medicine has been the key to her...

We have REIGN member and fellow HomeSchooled coach, Lisa Romano in the house! As coaches, we instruct real estate investors to do things a certain way. A common phrase we use with students is, "Ask me how I know!" In this episode, Lisa details a past project which is why she uses that phrase repeatedly with her students.   From quitting her high-paying job to ignoring the professional opinion of a...

We have Grace Kuo and Michael Santos on this episode sharing their first flip they did OUT OF STATE!  This powerhouse duo are HomeSchooled by Tarek students that share the importance of investing in their education.  They go into detail on how they got the best rate from their lender and how they won over the sellers by helping them understand the math behind their offer.  It's hard to believe thi...

DCD = Dirt Controls Deals   Many of us are focused on vertical development by renovating or building from the ground up.  In this episode, Cody Bjugan shares how he makes his money from horizontal development.  He goes into detail on the five things he looks for when developing land which are 1. zoning 2. utilities 3. public access 4. topography and 5. environmental overlays.  If you are consideri...

To JV or Not to JV... Listen in s REIGN member, Julie Maynor shares her first project. There were many lessons learned during this renovation, from making sure it's the correct house under contract to find licensed and insured contractors to the dreaded flood plain. Based on advice from her father, Julie never gave up!  This is a good one!   To become a member of REIGN, visit www.reignmastermind.c...

Are you ready to learn how to bypass the banks, say thanks but no thanks to hard money, and stop using our cash for real estate deals?  Noah Harris is a real estate investor and educator from South Carlina.  Noah is the founder of the REUP Real estate conference and an inspiring real estate investing instructor.  He's a Graduate from The University of Central Florida and has worked with some of th...

Are you like me and tired of seeing all your profits immediately disappear? If so, you do NOT want to miss this episode with author and total badass, David Richter.  David touches on several topics from his book, Profit First for Real Estate Investing.  From who you need on your financial team, determining your Need and Want number, to how many bank accounts you need to incorporate Profit First. ...

Vet the Joint Venture Oh boy...a two-for-one joint venture...what could possibly go wrong? We have Samson Burch on the show who is sharing one of his past projects where a joint venture went south.  We also get into land sale contracts, popping the top, and how his self-directed IRA saved the project. Samson's best piece of advice on picking people to work with is to note "how they do one thing in...

Buy and Rent Mobile Homes with Land Listen in as Jen interviews the Best-Selling author of HOW TO BUY MOBILE HOMES, Adrian Smude.  While financing mobile homes can be riskier, the cash flow can be higher.  Let's face it, the US has a massive shortage of affordable housing.  Mobile homes will always have a larger application pool that brings in predictable cash flow. If you are looking for owner fi...

Back to Basics with Long-Term Rentals   If you are considering buying some investment properties, this is the episode for you!  John Blackburn specializes in teaching investors of ALL different levels how to create passive income.  We discuss financing, finding, analyzing, rehabbing, managing, and scaling a long-term rental portfolio.  As a seasoned investor with long-term rentals, even Jen came a...

Real Estate is Relationships   We have two JJs in the house!  JJ Azizian currently coordinates the largest real estate networking group in the country, teaching investors how to market themself and build relationships in the real estate industry.  If you are not visible, you are invisible!  JJ shares all the nuggets of social media, especially the importance of engagement.  If you are struggling w...

Hard Money Lender through the Lens of a Flipper   Listen in as Kelli Garrett shares all the moving parts of her Hard Money Lending program, Rehab Wallet.  Kelli goes into detail on what a hard money lender is looking for in an investor.  She also bases a large portion of her success on a habit she does every day, paving the way toward a Clear Vision.   Kelli Garrett began her professional career t...

Automate Your Marketing   We have back on the show, Bob McIntosh!  If you struggle with your digital marketing, you do not want to miss this episode.  After Jen and Bob play a quick game of "Cool or Fool" (marketing version), Bob shares some major nuggets to increase your leads through automation.  When you move your marketing to a trackable platform, you can increase your touchpoints with the cli...

Big Box vs. Mom-and-Pop Agencies   If you are trying to decide where to hang your license as a real estate investor, this is the perfect episode for you.  Listen in as Tim Williams shares the differences between the "Big Box" companies and the smaller, less cookie-cutter agencies.  He and Jen also get into where the market is going and back to the basics of customer service.   An entrepreneur sinc...

Personal Branding with The Property Captain   We have Yasser Hatab on the show and if you are working on your personal brand, you do NOT want to miss this episode!  Listen in as Yasser shares why you only get one shot to develop your personal brand.  He discusses why "real attracts real" and your brand needs to be based on your purpose.  And how do you determine your purpose?  Well, what are you w...

Perfecting Property Management   We have Property Manager and one-stop-shop, Galo Naranjo in the house!  Listen in as Galo guides us on what to look for when choosing a property management company.  He runs a successful business because he's a problem solver.  A perfect example of this is when he was able to get a property under contract for just over 100 bucks.  If you are looking to add property...

Restoring Savannah and Mindset Makeover   Listen in as Corey Griffin shares how he proactively works with the preservation committee in Savannah to restore historic homes.  Both he and Jen geek out over their love for older homes.  The conversation doesn't stop there!  These two go from reframing your mindset to private money lending to virtual wholesaling!  So many great nuggets in this episode!...

Flipping a Fire Damaged House   Former Environmental Scientist / Programer turned house flipper, listen in as Celia Means shares how she flipped a house that was damaged by fire.  If the smell and water damage weren't enough, Celia also had to deal with the rising costs of lumber during the pandemic.  Check it out to see if this was good or bad or just plain ugly! More on Celia in her own words: I...

Million Dollar Marketing   Listen in as Jen interviews one of her idols, Marina Hauser!  Marina starts off with the story of how eating a 5-pound burrito evolved into a multi-million dollar real estate business.  More importantly, Marina gives an insider look at her Five Steps to Achieve Million Dollar Marketing.  If you are feeling stuck in your marketing, THIS is the episode for you!   Marina is...

A Forensic Account to Trust with your Trust   We have a very special guest on this episode, Mara Ballard, who shares the importance of choosing the right trustee for your trust account.  Trusts are a vital part of your business and Mara explains why you need to set one up if you want to protect your assets.  She also provides Fractional CFO services for real estate investors.  A Fractional CFO ass...