Rent To Retirement: Building Financial Independence Through Turnkey Real Estate Investing

2022 saw a massive shift in interest rates for properties. What started off in the low 3s (for investment properties!!!) moved up to mid-7s and is now back down to around 6%. We’ve heard people talking about the causes of it many times, but what really caused it, and have those factors been eased at all yet? Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster talk with the lending team at Highlands Mortgage about wh...

2022 has been a great year for investors, but only if you actually took action and added to your portfolio. Adam Schroeder takes today to thank listeners/viewers/investors/business partners for everything that happened this past year, and how you can make 2023 an even better year for you and your loved ones. -------------------------------------------------------- Website - www. RentToRetirement.c...

Syndication funds are not hard to find. Finding a good one, however, can be a tricky proposition. Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster talk with Bronson Hill, founder, CEO & Managing Member of Bronson Equity, and host of the Mailbox Money podcast, about the best ways an investor can protect themselves from getting into a bad deal, as well as some of the common pitfalls that investors miss when vet...

Shannon Robnett, founder & CEO of Shannon Robnett Industries and host of the Real Estate Run Down podcast, joins Adam Schroeder to discuss how he’s approaching the current real estate market as a builder in markets that the media has said need to be watched. Shannon explains how he evaluates what markets and deals he pursues and how to do your real due diligence when investigating deals or syn...

While stuck in a life he didn’t want, Brian knew that he didn’t want to be in his line of work for the rest of his life. Thanks to that desire, Brian looked at his resources and his options, and decided he was going to learn to find creative financing deals in real estate to grow his wealth. After leaving his day job to be a real estate professional, Brian now helps other people learn to do the th...

Understandably, many people are concerned about what’s happening in the real estate market right now. We’re hearing about prices dropping, rates being higher than they’ve been in a while, and how it’s the end of the market as we know it. First of all, that horrible housing value diagnosis isn’t true of every market, rates have stabilized or dropped, and there are many silver linings in the marketp...

For the last few months investors have HAD to pay some amount of points on their loan to get their loan. Thankfully, this has mostly ended, but paying points can still make a lot of sense. Adam Schroeder breaks down when it makes sense to pay points, when you should hold off, and what things are in need of watching as we consider the future of interest rates for investors. ------------------------...

The Covid interest rates and rent increases have led to many investors expecting things like 10% cash-on-cash returns for new construction and 15+% cash-on-cash returns for rehabbed properties. Those numbers, historically, haven’t been available (and aren’t likely to be available again any time soon at least). Adam Schroeder and Cori Zigman look at what returns have historically been available to...

Saving for retirement certainly sounds good, but how much control do you have over what you can actually invest in with your accounts? Adam Schroeder talks with Damion Lupo, founder & CEO of eQRP, about how to invest with retirement funds and take full advantage of the opportunities allowed with them. Damion is host of the Transformation Nation podcast, and author of The QRP Book: How to Get C...

You’ll never be younger, healthier, or more insurable than you are right now. Adam Schroeder and Chris Reid discuss utilizing life insurance as either a wealth building or investment tool. They dive into how to get started, what are important aspects to consider when setting up your account, ensuring you’re getting the best option available, and what the final numbers can look like as you get clos...

Syndications are probably the most passive real estate investing you can take part in. But, like all investments, there are good syndications and there are bad syndications. Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster talk with Matt and Vicente about how to find and vet syndication deals, as well as what you can expect while you’re actually invested in a deal. ------------------------------------------------...

Operating your short term rental in the middle with everyone else can mean your returns are minimal and you’re leaving money on the table. When you can get in the top 15% your returns increase significantly, and if you can make it into the top 1-5% you’re doing incredibly well. How you get there, however, is a 3 pronged approach that Shawn Moore explains to Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster. Listen...

All taxes are not created equal. The degree of difficulty for your taxes is going to take a substantial jump when you start adding real estate into the mix. Just like taxes, not all CPAs are created equal. Not many CPAs take the time to learn the ins and outs of real estate tax benefits because not enough of their clients do it. Unfortunately, when your CPA doesn't know something it costs YOU mone...

Home inspections are one of the least standardized parts in the home purchase process. You could get something that looks great, is online, and well laid out for you. Or you could end up with a sheet of paper with check marks saying things were good. The discrepancy from one inspector to another is incredible. Adam Schroeder and Cori Zigman talk with Josh Jensen, founder of Inspectify, about how h...

Scaling your portfolio after you’ve used your capital you’ve saved up is a challenge to every investor out there. There are ways to continue acquiring properties and getting rental income, but it’s a more active investment. Zach Lemaster is joined by Chris Prefontaine to discuss how investors can take charge of their investing journey during these turbulent times with the Smart Real Estate Coach l...

Capital is the limiting factor for every real estate investor. Eventually we all run out of money, so if you want to keep going when you’re out of cash, other people’s money (OPM) is a logical next step. Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster are joined by Dave Dubeau, host of the How to Raise Capital 101 podcast, to discuss all of the intricacies that are involved in raising other people’s money. Dave...

Being in the real estate industry can lead to people getting shiny object syndrome and end up chasing everything; putting them behind the ball for their future. Steve Trang, founder of the Real Estate Disruptors movement & host of the Real Estate Disruptors Podcast, joins Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster to discuss his lost decade, and how he’s able to help people now. Helping people fulfill t...

There may be inflation, and there may be a softening in some real estate markets, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to hide under a rock and do nothing. Real estate pays in more ways than just cash flow, and Keith joins Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster to discuss all the ways you can get paid in real estate, and take advantage of this specific opportunity in the marketplace. ------------------------...

Tax Savings in Action: A Strategic Approach to Lowering Your Taxes Tax savings are one of the key things that real estate investors get that leads to returns being significantly higher than they initially seem. There are many, MANY different strategies and opportunities to lower your taxes that take some planning to fully achieve. Amanda Han and Matt MacFarland rejoin Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemas...

Rising home prices and rising interest rates have made many markets unable to cash flow. Fortunately, the midwest is not one of those places. Kansas City is still one of the top performing markets Rent to Retirement features. Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster talk with Andrew, the head of the Kansas City team for Rent to Retirement, about what makes the market continue to be a good place for invest...

Short term rental properties can work in any market, but where is the BEST market and what size property should you buy in that market? Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster talk with Erica Muller about how you can use hard data to find the best markets and property type to set you up for success in your investing journey. Listen (and watch) as the three go through live examples of finding the right pr...

Redfin recently listed Akron, OH as the most recession proof market in the United States. With a runup that wasn’t as high as the highest market in the US, wage rises higher than national average keeping Debt To Income low, and a relatively low level of flipping in the area, it’s primed to continue being a great investment area. Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster talk with Steve, the Ohio provider f...

When David bought his first investment property with Rent to Retirement, he was expecting a good solid return. What he didn’t expect was the return he actually received - and it was certainly a pleasant surprise! David sits down with Adam Schroeder, Zach Lemaster, and Steve Yoak to discuss how the process went, and what his returns actually became after the lease was signed. ----------------------...

It’s important to realize that you have to be prepared for anything in your life. Just when you think everything is lined up, things can happen that throw your whole life into disarray. Steve Rozenberg thought he had a safe, secure job as an airline pilot. Then 9/11 happened and his whole career turned. Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster talk with Steve about how he got to the point where he could t...

There's a lot of fear about the impact interest rates and rising inventory are going to make on the real estate space. However, if you're really looking to scale your portfolio, you need to be continuously investing your money. Time will help you continue to improve your position and make you truly wealthy. So where should you be investing your money? Adam Schroeder and Zach Lemaster get together...