Stacking Adventures: Every Traveler Has a Story

Today, we take you halfway around the world and delve into Crystal's exhilarating journey to Japan. From the bustling streets of Tokyo and the serene temples of Kyoto to the breathtaking heights of Mount Fuji, you'll be taken on a tour of Japan's top destinations. The episode highlights the intricacies of traveling with a friend, navigating public transportation, using Groupon for travel deals, an...

In this episode of the Stacking Adventures podcast, hosts Crystal Hammond and Joe Saul-Sehy discuss the challenges and strategies of packing for travel. They share personal anecdotes about overpacking and underusing items, the advantages of rolling clothes versus laying them flat, and the quirks of packing cubes. They also delve into the importance of choosing the right suitcase size, dealing with...

Today Crystal and Joe explore the world of reward points and travel hacking with expert Lee Huffman. The discussion covers the benefits and drawbacks of various credit card reward programs, like the Chase Sapphire Reserve, the perks of having a Southwest Companion Pass, and the value of using portals and dining reward programs. Lee shares his experience with traveling internationally, including ti...

Doug describes his unforgettable trip to Scotland that included playing golf at iconic courses, navigating logistics, and soaking in the stunning scenery. He shares the challenges of booking flights with Aer Lingus amidst a strike, securing last-minute lodging on the Isle of Skye, and the unique experiences of driving a stick shift rental car. Highlights include golfing with local sheep at Brora,...

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It was a great year with Ruth...and the team considers their options.

Join Joe, Crystal and Neighbor Doug on a nostalgic look back at key insights from past episodes, from real estate investing strategies to life-changing guest interviews. The team shares their favorite moments and lessons, discusses the importance of mentorship, and underscores the value of community-oriented investing. They also leave listeners with the promise of a significant reveal and the poss...

On today's show we go back in time to our conversation with Whitney Hansen (Money Nerds podcast and AirBnB host). Whitney secured a competitive AirBnB grant to build--of all things--a home shaped like a flower pot! Today, that property has been built and is a huge hit. But back when we talked to Whitney construction was ongoing. She spoke with us about the process, challenges, and thrills of build...

Catie Lawrence is laser-focused on financial independence, and real estate has rocketed her toward that goal. Today we hear about Catie's journey from a 9-5 job outside of the real estate world to her transformation into full time real estate pro and investor. She'll talk about how she and her carpenter husband (handy to have on the team!) made the decision to first focus on real estate, and how s...

Does the real estate journey seem like it'd be long and difficult? Today's guest is living proof that it might take some sweat equity…but it doesn't have to take forever! Brooke Coughlin went from being a middle school English teacher earning $50k to a real estate pro earning $500k by the time she was 28 years old. We walk through her journey, because she didn't do many of the things we often prea...

Would you like to discover how to outsource your way to real estate riches? Crystal and Joe chat with Harley Green.  You'll learn about all of the tasks he outsources and how to achieve real estate success by outsourcing and utilizing virtual assistants for easier investments and higher profits. Harley showcases the importance of smart investing, leveraging technology, and embracing new ways to ma...

On today's show...Ever feel like you're flying blind in the crazy world of real estate investing? Wondering what economic factors might impact your next move? Well, fret no more! Whether you're looking to buy your first investment property or you're already a landlord, Crystal and Joe discuss economic data and why you should stay in tune with it. In our headlines, we'll unpack two key articles tha...

What you don't know about lending CAN hurt you. That's why today we dive again into your basic options with the CEO of lending marketplace Prosper, David Kimball . He'll not only share the basics of how these products work , he'll also surprise even Joe with some facts about them that HE didn't know! We'll also cover how the fees and interest rates work on these loans. We'll tackle the downsides o...

How do you become successful? If you're any self-respecting entrepreneur, you learn to fail faster. It feels great to win, but on today's episode, author Dave Mason shares how some of the best and brightest forged HUGE careers or built massive real estate empire through failure. We'll talk through case studies of Spanx, Mt. Everest attempts, and much more. Hopefully you'll learn that hurrying ahea...

The world of financing is far more at the heart of a real estate deal than a new investor may know. By structuring the right financial package, you'll be able to stretch your money further, so that you can either grow your real estate empire more quickly or use your freed up funds to furnish the property, make repairs, or cover vacancies. You truly need to know how to structure a deal to get head...

On today's show Crystal and Joe take a break from helping you with the basics to share what's happening NOW in real estate. Brian Boyd is a tax attorney and real estate investor who helps investors save money by understanding the law and by making smarter choices. Lauren Keen Aumond specializes in short term rentals and has set up systems to make investing in real estate far easier than most peopl...

Is your real estate empire working for you or are you working for your real estate empire? Have you ever wondered how it would feel to be free to do whatever you wish, not burdened by a full time job hanging over your head? The problem with many real estate investors is that they trade working full-time for someone else for longer hours, maintaining an unwieldy real estate empire. Today we help yo...

Commercial real estate is a different beast than what most of our Deeders are used to. You're dealing with bigger companies who are more likely to analyze the deal carefully and over a different timeframe than the mom-and-pop renting out your AirBnB. They also have different interests, like triple-net leasing and space that's easily transferable. So what do you need to know? Today we chat with Nei...

Legendary real estate coach Bernice Ross joins us to share some of the secrets of the real estate investing trade. Bernice is proof that WHO you know is more important than having Google at your fingertips, because Bernice tells us HOW and WHY some gov't programs are worthwhile and others that come with stipulations that often frustrate investors. She also shares great ideas and shortcuts for new...

How do you write an offer that's thorough and point-by-point, but that also is succinct enough that people want to accept what you're hoping to achieve? On today's show, Joelle Dowe is a top real estate pro in the red-hot Austin Texas market. She joins us to share how she writes offers, finds easy areas to negotiate, and helps buys or sellers lock down a better deal.     In our headline segment, t...

Did you know that millions of properties go into foreclosure every year? What are the keys to navigating the foreclosure landscape successfully? Can foreclosures be a path to real estate riches? Let's find out with our guest, foreclosure expert, DJ Olojo! We also welcome a special guest host, Mindy Jensen from Bigger Pockets Money! In our headlines, we talk real estate commissions and what it REAL...

On today's show we're celebrating one year of this here podcast with a top 5...what are Crystal and Joe's top 5 lessons from this amazing last twelve months? Well, amazing for them...one of us is stuck here in the trunk. But that's not all...in our headlines, interest rates are going down...and in our first "pat ourselves on the back" moment, we'll tell you that we called it. Plus, we'll answer a...

On today's show...Ever wondered how to navigate the maze of real estate investments while keeping Uncle Sam at bay? Get ready to learn the ins and outs of real estate tax optimization with Sean Mullaney, the genius behind the Fi Tax Guy brand. In our headlines, Baltimore is selling properties for $1, but what's the catch? We'll explore the deets. Then, we'll answer a call to Ruth's Rotary phone fr...