REI Marketing Nerds

Are virtual assistants the secret to scaling your real estate investing business? Our guest today, Bob Lachance, thinks so. Bob is the founder of Reva Global, a virtual staffing company that helps real estate investors systemize their businesses and build outsourced teams.  Bob is here to debunk the myths and show us how to use virtual assistants effectively for serious work. So, whether you're a...

In this episode, Dan continues his discussion with Joe Dillon - the founder of Seven Figure Wholesale.  Joe shares insights on how to attract success and find passion in the process of growing your business.  It's an inspiring conversation with valuable lessons for aspiring real estate investors. Discover how to tap into your inner guide and become the source of your own strength and calm.   Liste...

In this episode Dan sits down with Joe Dillon, the founder of Seven Figure Wholesale. Joe shares his incredible journey and offers valuable insights for real estate investors looking to scale their business.  We will dive into topics such as attracting success, overcoming mental blocks, and implementing structure to achieve growth. Join us as we explore Joe's story and discover the keys to achievi...

Most real estate investors are great at making money, but they're even better at spending it.  Why? As business expenses add up and their lifestyle expands, they need to continue drawing money out to support their life. This means, they will keep working forever and never get ahead financially.   And you know what?  This is the same thing as having a job.   For financial freedom, you need a strate...

Are financial advisors all they're cracked up to be?   They claim to have a crystal ball, but when you give them your money, your returns barely beat inflation. The truth about financial advisors? They are trained by the big financial institutions to push mediocre products with minimal returns.  This leaves you just ahead of inflation, if you are lucky.      In this episode, Chris Miles, an ex-fin...

In real estate, using smart tools can make or break your lead generation. If you don't have an easy way to get leads, you don't have a business, you just have a job.  And a job will suck you dry until you quit from burn out.   A well-oiled lead generation system can close one deal after another.   Best part? You don't need to be a tech wizard to set one up. You just have to do it once, and watch t...

Ever wonder where the hidden treasure lies for investors? It's all tucked away in your follow-up game.   Crack this code, and you'll find yourself with a constant stream of lucrative deals. But most investors miss this goldmine because they haven't nailed the art of systematic follow-up. The follow up game is where customers know you are serious.  Miss this crucial step, and you can kiss our cashf...

The secret to real estate investing isn't in the properties; it's in your expertise.  The 10,000-hour rule is the golden key to becoming a real estate mogul. That dedication can turn you into a savvy investor, making money flow like a river. However, the 10,000-hour rule, if applied in the wrong direction, can be a complete waste of time.   Want a shortcut to the 10,000-hour rule? Find a mentor wh...

What if you had a chance to be mentored by someone who went from humble beginnings to being one of the A players in New York City development?   Think that would give you an unfair advantage in investing?    Mentoring takes you from being an average investor to someone racking in massive wealth in 2 years instead of spending your life figuring it out.   In this episode, Ken Van Liew, a thriving re...

Making money is great as an investor, but it pales in comparison to this overlooked aspect most investors ignore… In fact, your future as a real estate investor depends on it.   And since the government is mandating more rules to follow, this will also impact your investments and your children's future. So, what's this overlooked aspect?  Sustainability.  As more regulations come down the pipeline...

There's a breakthrough for the entire real estate industry coming your way… It will hold you to a higher standard and hand out grades like a report card.  So, what's this new breakthrough?  It's called ESG.   ESG will help you pick the best buildings which not only adds more money into your pockets, but also helps the environment and the community. In this episode, Bob Greenlee, from E³SG Realty I...

There are two paths to becoming a successful investor:  doing it  yourself or borrowing wisdom from other successful investors.   Being the lone wolf may get you to your goals, eventually, but it comes with a steep cost: Your time, money, and a lot of energy.   The quickest way to success? Join a local real estate group and learn from the experience of others.   This will cut your costly mistakes...

Rich Dad Poor Dad is a magical book.  It is one of the most influential ones in real estate.  It can transform any average person into a wealthy real estate investor.    The concept is simple – buy passive assets that produce cash instead of slaving away at a job. But the fear of failure and imposter syndrome haunt most people, keeping their dreams of real estate wealth forever out of reach.  But...

If you are a real estate investor – keeping up with new technology has never been more crucial.  The old, slow way will no longer cut it.     And with the use of disruptive technology like blockchain this will be the difference between a successful investor and one that goes bankrupt. If you don't get ahead of this curve over the next 10 years, you will be left behind to more savvy, younger real e...

The old way of doing real estate deals can take months to do.   You know the drill - stacks of paperwork and dealing with multiple middlemen.   This snail-like speed slows cash coming into your account as time kills all deals.   The future of real estate is changing with the use of new technology – Tokenization.   Tokenization will convert real estate ownership into digital tokens – and this will...

Having a one trick pony—like relying on one acquisition strategy doesn't work well in the real estate market anymore.  Why?  When the market shifts,  and you have one way to make money, cash dries up.   Cash is the bloodline of any business, and this is what causes most investors to declare bankruptcy.   The truth? Successful investors always find a new "exit strategy" to add more cash flow to the...

Most real estate entrepreneurs run away from failure.  Who wants to admit that they tried something new, and it blew up in their face?   Your friends will laugh at you, your family will remind you of your failures, and you go back into your cave feeling like a loser. The truth? 90% of the population will live miserable lives because they don't want to suck at anything, let alone fail.   Failure is...

Most people believe that being a successful real estate investor is just about the technical– buying the right property, financing the deals, and building systems.    If this were true, all investors would be successful.  But they aren't because they miss out on one crucial ingredient:  Relationships! Without relationships, you would not be able to source hidden deals, raise capital, or build a st...

Cash is king in any real estate market, especially when high interest rates eat into your bottom line.  Without cash, you are digging into your savings, chasing after people to fund your deals, or getting burnt out.   Some investors don't even survive in today's market because they run out of cash too quickly.   But when you have a creative financing strategy in place, you can avoid making the sam...

Some people are dealt a bad hand in life when it comes to money. When your parents don't understand money, they brainwash you with their beliefs, and  cause you to repeat the same money mistakes they made. Worst part? Most don't make it out of this "generational curse".   However, you as the black sheep in the family usually find a way to break the generational curse and become a millionaire.   It...

Raising capital is a must for multi-family investments.  Cash is the bloodline of every deal. And when you need it the most, it's impossible to find anyone to fund your deals.   But when you try raising Real estate investors approach raising capital out of desperation, lenders can smell it a mile away. Some even "blacklist" you from future money (even when you're not as desperate).    But… [enter...

You know what sucks about single-family real estate?  Lots of moving parts.  The little things eat up your time, leaving you with a poorly paid, full-time job managing these properties.   What do savvy investors do? But it doesn't have to be this way…  Jumping into multi-family investing can maximize your returns with the least amount of effort. It's the only type of investing that creates this le...

The real estate market has its ups and downs just like every other industry.  You have times when investors make boatloads of money. And you have times when the market conditions change, and slaughter unprepared investors.  How do you make sure you're one of the investors who make boatloads of money (even when market conditions change)?      By mitigating  risks and setting yourself up for the nex...

Novice investors love single family homes.  It is an entry-level strategy for long-term wealth creation, and so easy to purchase that anyone can do it.    But what happens when the market turns? You can be left with a property that is vacant, bearing a mortgage that you're paying out of your own pocket.   This pain heightens when you combine this with multiple properties and find yourself paying f...

Real estate investing is not for the faint of heart.  It takes time to build great systems to help you grow.     Most end up burning out before they achieve their goals of freedom.       Why is that?   They don't know how to build systems that include strong team members.  Having the right team members can make or break your business, and this is especially true if your business partner is also yo...