Texas Real Estate Radio Network

In every economic crisis, a business has to adjust rapidly to the new normal in order to survive. In this episode, Jason Bible and Robert Orfino tackle the need for pivoting with the economy amidst a downturn and what the mortgage market looks like. They discuss the previous market crash, why it’s relatively different from the COVID-19 crisis, and what you should be looking at. Learn some tips and...

When a big name enters a big city, everything around it gets bigger and most likely, more productive. With Tesla in Texas, jobs will mushroom and other industries, especially real estate, will thrive. Jason Bible and guest co-host Robert Orfino talk about the opportunities Elon Musk can bring to their playing field. With Tesla’s giga factory, Texas will be a stronger contender in the market. Liste...

How can you have more cashflow from your Airbnb short term rentals? In this episode, Jason Bible and Robert Orfino are joined by  George Salas  to share some tips on how to achieve this. George is a real estate entrepreneur and Airbnb specialist who helps real estate professionals increase their cashflow through Airbnb. Discussing the crucial aspects of rental properties versus Airbnb, h...

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to leave our old routines and into new ones. In this episode, AC Ramos and Clay Cahoon discuss the struggles they are facing due to the quarantine and how it has impacted day-to-day businesses. AC talks about the situation in New York in terms of real estate compared to the ease in Texas and how it has affected the real estate market. AC and Clay are then joined...

Robert Orfino opens this episode with a little more praise for Elon Musk and the Gigafactory opening in Texas. He goes into enumerating some of the positive sides to COVID happening, such as realizations that we need to have better overall hygiene. He connects this into how everyone needs to adapt to the new normal and shares some tips for those who want to start out in the real estate space. He t...

Ever thought of investing in high-end homes? Listen in with Curtis Warden and  Bradley Patton Allen Smith , a Managing Partner at  Smith Family Homes , as they talk about the ins and outs of the upper end of the scale. Bradley shares his beginnings in the real estate industry and how he went on to handling million-dollar constructions. He emphasizes the importance of building the right r...

In this episode of Nailed It, Curtis Warden is joined by  Yvonne Cazares , owner of  The Monarch Team . Together, they discuss her choice for naming The Monarch Team and how it does not necessarily exclude male real estate professionals. They dive into what the team is seeing listings and representing buyers. Curtis and Yvonne also talk about how they initially connected, each with their...

Why is the state of Texas going to be great for years to come? In this episode, Robert Orfino talks about Texas’ future, the Tesla Gigafactory, and what it means for real estate in Texas. Robert gives his take on the billionaire genius, Elon Musk, and the decision that greatly impacts Texas’ economy and how it directly correlates to real estate. Learn why Robert stresses the fact that you want Tes...

With society melting down because of COVID-19 and everyone quarantined at home, what does your routine look like? Robert Orfino shares his personal routine, including thinking about going back into golfing. He talks about a YouTube video that he watched about a director, which led him to read a couple of books on leadership. One of those books is Bartleby, The Scrivener A Story of Wall-Street by H...

Are you coachable or not? In this episode, Robert Orfino talks about change and the importance of being coachable to enact change and attain the success you are looking for. Everyone is looking to crush it and win. Robert dives into what hinders your success and why it’s important to look at and study the behaviors of successful people for your own benefit. Learn why figuring out change yourself d...

Just because the COVID-19 pandemic has put a halt in our lives doesn’t mean our properties also have to. The key to overcoming challenges is to keep moving and see it through. For those in the real estate business, that means having your plans organized and in place. In this episode of Nailed It, Curtis Warden is joined by Leilie Garcia and Yajaira Amador of Houston Plans And Permits to share with...

Are you considering venturing out to real estate? Are you wondering if now is a good time to do so? In this episode, Jason Bible and Robert Orfino bring someone who can give you great insights about making that transition. They interview the investor liaison for Mr. Texas Real Estate, Brian Buhr, picking his brain to get the most frequently asked questions answered. Here, Brian talks about investi...

In this episode, Jason Bible and Robert Orfino talk about investing in the stock market. Most people may not know that there are five stocks that make up 18% of the stock market. If you invest in the stock market and another economic downturn happens, what do you do and where do you go? If the market went up 25% the previous year, why do people only see an 8% to 12% return in their whole folio? Ja...

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a number of uncertainties within the real estate industry. Jason Bible and Robert Orfino discuss some of those while bringing forward helpful insights and information that could help guide you through this environment. First, they talk about residential versus commercial properties and Fannie Mae loans. Taking us to the beach, Jason and Robert discuss the Surfside...

More and more people are joining the mastermind. As we grow, we also move closer to opportunities to take what you learn out into the field. Jason Bible and Robert Ofino have some big, exciting announcements to share in this episode for students in The Mastermind. Are you ready for ground-up opportunities for four units? Where are they located? What will you do with it? Jason and Robert answer, gi...

Here’s the market disruption. Where are you on the field? In this episode, Jason Bible and Robert Orfino talk about the availability of hard money lenders and why it’s time for you to go out there and get those properties during these times. They dig deeper into the disruption and how it has opened up multiple avenues for investment for everyone working in the industry. Get to know the frenzy that...

With the COVID-19 pandemic going on, it seems like everything is happening simultaneously—not only in this industry but also in others. In this episode, Jason Bible and Robert Orfino give an update on the market this May. They get right down to what is happening all around that affects the current market situation of the month—be that politics or the virus or both. They also talk about the inflati...

If you’re looking at owning rental properties but want more information before doing so, look no further. There are many advantages to owning rental properties, especially if you’re looking at making an investment that will inevitably appreciate over time. Rich Drake talks about the advantages of owning rental properties. Could rental properties be the next frontier for your real estate investing?...

The spread of coronavirus and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic crisis have had a huge effect on landlords and the way they do business. Each landlord has their own way of conducting themselves in relation to their tenants, but those methods, for the most part, have had to change in the face of the crisis and the way it’s shifted the status quo on both the landlords’ and tenants’ ends. Rich Drake disc...

When you want to acquire a property and need another investor to make it possible, joint ventures can solve this investment dilemma. Today, Robert Orfino talks about joint ventures. When doing JVs, making sure that your investor gets a hundred percent of his principal back is necessary. Listen to Robert as he takes a dives deep into JVs, hard money, and the marketplace, as well as shares his excit...

The COVID-19 lockdown has had a profound on businesses all across the board, and its effects are tangible in the field of real estate. After a long period of stability, because of the COVID-19 lockdown, suddenly, the market is shifting again, and while that may be daunting, it’s also an exciting opportunity. Joined by real estate investor Gabe Rodarte , AC Ramos talks about wholesale real estate i...

As the term implies, high-end construction definitely has the ability to tear a huge hole in your wallet and break the bank, but it doesn’t always have to be that way. High-end construction, or at least a look that embodies high-end construction, can be achieved on the cheap if you know where your alternatives lie. Curtis Warden talks all about cheaper alternatives to some popular and very desirab...

The beauty of real estate investing is how everyone can do it, and in various ways at that. However, while we are free to choose our own niche, some people have a dim view of wholesaling. Breaking down the misconceptions about wholesaling, AC Ramos and Clay Cahoon of REI Wholesale Academy speak with AC’s student, Cynthia Sample, about how wholesaling has changed her life. They talk about their who...

Finding the right property to invest your hard-earned resources, your time and money, into is never an easy feat, so you have to come in with a level head and a working foundational knowledge. Finding the right property comes down to a variety of factors that you must consider, but you can’t allow yourself to be daunted. Rich Drake talks about the choices you make while finding the right property...

The title company you choose to work with when going about a deal can make or break the entire process you’ve been working towards. In the right hands, a deal can go smoothly, but with the wrong company, everything could possibly sour in an instant. AC Ramos and Clay Cahoon talk about the ins and outs of choosing a title company to work with. AC and Clay also spotlight the incredible journey of Mi...