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Kirsten and Mark don't live in a getaway city, yet short term rentals have worked really well for them. How do they make it work? In today's episode we discuss the systems and tactics they now use to stay booked and ahead of the game in the short term rental game. However, before that, we find out how they stumbled into short term rentals in the first place, and how you can learn from that to more...

On today's show...what skill do you need to lead a group of people toward real estate success? Leadership! And man, do we have a leader here to teach you that skill...REMAX Co-founder, Dave Liniger. In our headlines, we chat about the state of airbnbs and if guests get the warm and fuzzies when they walk in. Plus, we'll answer a call to Ruth's Rotary phone from Aimsley who wants to avoid being ove...

How do you finance your real estate empire? We delve into strategies for your first investment through leverage and we discuss financial preparation for investing with mortgage broker Jasmine Krnjetin. In our headlines segment, let's talk vacations and timeshares. Should you invest in a timeshare to make loads of money? We may have thoughts. And on Ring Ruth's Rotary, a lucky listener's question a...

Are you struggling to get your real estate empire moving? Today we'll give you all of the motivation you need and a great mentor to help you get started. Steven Andrews was working as a manager of a big box retailer , making not-great money when he found a mentor of his own and bought his first home using a credit card for the down payment . Before he knew it, he was buying houses as quickly as po...

What happens when you don't do your due diligence? You end up with problems, like fights with contractors, surprises with your property, or worse yet, gotchas in contracts that you didn't expect. On today's show we describe how we didn't go our due diligence when it came to a recent guest. Scott Carson purchases mortgage notes, and we featured Scott on a recent episode. We'd met him and enjoyed ta...

Want to grow your real estate empire faster OR are you excited to start? This episode dives deep into the world of assisted living facilities, exploring the potential for financial success while making a positive impact on the lives of seniors. Our guest, Isabelle Guarino, shares her inspiring journey of building a thriving assisted living business, generating a lucrative monthly income of $10,000...

Have you heard the term, "Charity begins at home?" Today's guest will tell you just how wrong that quote is. Randy Molland was on the fast track to big bucks, and after two dramatic life events realized that the key to life was to flip from being a TAKER to being a GIVER. Randy now helps real estate investors and companies set up charitable giving inside of their community to (shockingly) grow qui...

Ever wondered how to use depreciation to your benefit in real estate investing? In today's episode, we bring you an engaging discussion on how tax planning can effectively boost your investment returns. Our guest, Joe Viery, shares his expertise on the importance of assembling a proficient tax team and explains how to use depreciation in real estate as a tax-saving tool. We further explore the str...

What is real estate syndication? Today we profile one investor who's successfully navigated the syndication market. We'll explain what it is, how it works, the many pitfalls, and also why some investors love the opportunity. Dear Ngo has invested in many syndications and today she joins us!   Plus, in our headline segment we roll through some crazy real estate facts. Do you know that in some state...

What if there were a way to invest in real estate…without investing in real estate? Scott Carson joins us to share how he buys mortgages. Banks struggle to evaluate loans because of their macro engines, and Scott sneaks into the crevasses to find opportunities to buy the loan from the bank and successfully turn a non-performing loan into a successful investment. He helps people stay in their home...

Today we throw away all of the talk and get our hands dirty. What does a "great deal" really look like? You've heard all the talk. You've listened to podcasts. We dump all of the theory on the floor and instead evaluate a real deal from one of our Deeders! We'll apply all the math, show you websites, dive into clues from the listing, and ultimately make a decision about whether Denise's deal is ul...

Are you ready to kickstart your journey towards owning your first investment property? In this episode of Stacking Deeds, we've got our top 5 exciting and creative ways for you to build up your down payment. Join us as we dive deep into these top five strategies and inspire you to take your first step toward financial freedom through real estate investment. Finally, do you think you can correctly...

Ever wonder how AI can help you make better property buying and real estate development decisions? Oh, sure you have! Today we'll do all the heavy lifting as we ask Chat GPT questions about real estate! You may know that some critics have said that AI will often give you a bad answer (while remaining very confident about it). How will we judge the answers? We'll ask it about shady real estate pros...

How do you know that you're scoring a great deal? While most "get rich quick" investors look for a way to maximize income, our Deeders know that you first ensure that you aren't stepping into a nightmare purchase. Suni Rao has evaluated HUNDREDS of deals, and today joins us to kick off 2023 by showing us the filters she uses to determine whether a deal actually makes sense. By beginning with Suni'...

Everyone wants something for nothing. Today's guest says the term "passive income" is a lie, and he's the guy hosting the biggest podcast in the "passive" income space…BiggerPockets! David Greene joins us again, this time to share his journey from being a guy with ZERO contacts and ZERO money to a guy wealthy beyond belief, with a giant team, and a career that most would love to have. We share his...

On today's show, what were the biggest trends that shaped the real estate landscape in 2023 that we ALL can learn from? We'll dive in today with the woman behind the Bigger Pockets Money podcast, Mindy Jensen AND the powerhouse you hear weekly on the Afford Anything show, Paula Pant. Based on what I know about 2023...this is sure to be an engaging conversation that'll unravel the key developments...

On today's show, how do you unstuck a negotiation? We'll help you do just that with researcher and motivational speaker Michael McQueen. Changing minds requires understanding psychology. Learn the importance of recognizing psychological factors that influence decision-making and the strategies that can be employed to overcome these barriers. Before that, in our headline, we dive into the legal rea...

Ever wondered why someone would leave real estate, only to make a spectacular comeback? Crystal and Joe got the inside scoop from investor Marvá Morrow, who shares his journey, how he pieced together his rehab team, how he used equity to fund deals and the amazing off-market real estate deals he found. But that's not all – in our headlines, brace yourself for celebrity insights on the absolute wor...

On today's show, we chat with Antoinette from Fearless and Free Fi, who shares her success in managing different types of properties and converting one of her rentals into a five-figure per month money-making machine. In our headlines, we discuss commercial properties, foreclosures, and how you can position yourself to take advantage of these opportunities. Plus, we answer a question from a Deeder...

Do you struggle to ask for more from your contractors, your real estate professional, your stagers, or other help? Do you think you stink at negotiation? Before learning to negotiate, it's a great idea to get comfortable with asking for more. Today we're joined by communications expert Dia Bondi, who shares with us how to ask like an auctioneer. What does that even mean? We'll not only explain, we...

In this special stacking deeds episode, we bring together a panel of real estate experts to debate the top 16 ways to reach $1 million in real estate equity. We dive deep into various investing strategies, exploring the pros and cons of each method, including flipping vs new construction, multifamily vs note investing, and house hacking vs short-term rentals. As we move through each round of our R...

Ready to unlock the code on avoiding paying taxes when you sell your real estate? In this episode, we dive into the world of 1031 exchanges and Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs).  Our guest, Kate Horrell, is not only a military writer and expert on veterans benefits, but she also has personal experience with these investment strategies. She shares her journey of using a 1031 exchange to defer taxes...

The Deeds team heads to FinCon 2023 in New Orleans this week to learn how to create a solid financial foundation from Tiffany Grant (Money Talks w/ Tiff). She shares ideas on structuring your loans, building an emergency fund, having the right amount of insurance, finding the right people to help, and more. It's an important episode for all of our Deeders in the community hoping to build their emp...

Thinking about getting into the AirBnB game? How about the "funky-looking" AirBnB short term rental game? You're in luck because today, hosts Crystal and Joe bring you the incredible Whitney Hansen. Her first iconic and quirky short-term rental was a geodesic dome, where renters could glamp under the stars. People loved it. Now, she's won an AirBnB competition and is constructing a property that l...

On today's show...Are you a novice investor interested in real estate? Do you want to learn how to navigate the world of real estate investing and make a positive impact in your neighborhood? In this episode of The Stacking Deeds Show, we dive into the importance of neighborhoods and how investing in real estate can help improve and strengthen communities. Join us as we discuss the challenges and...