The Everyday Real Estate Investor

As we near the end of 2023, and with so much happening in the finance world in the last few weeks, it's time to check in again with our lending expert Grant Schroeder to get another update! We talk about what's been happening with rates, what the Fed has been doing (and is likely to do moving forward) and what to expect as we head into 2024. Make sure you're watching and understanding...

This episode comes with a big dose of irony, and could possibly even be interpreted as a bit hypocritical, especially if you listened to last weeks episode on Staying the Course. Today we talk about shifts in your business - pivoting, taking a pause, and "strategic quitting" - as I announce doing so myself, for a season, with the podcast. One can only invest their time in so many things,...

Let's be real...business, and life, can be difficult and bring many challenges along the road we travel. Right now we certainly see some challenges on a larger scale - a questionable economy, high interest rated wreaking havoc, wars and global conflict, an upcoming election...to name a few. On top of all of that, you may be facing personal or business challenges yourself. So, what do you do wh...

Whenever you're looking at a deal, there are multiple exits you can - and should - be considering. Most investors have a "main" strategy that they employ on a regular basis, from "buy and never sell" to "flip and never keep". But, whatever end of that spectrum you find yourself on, you should always be asking questions to make sure you're making the right inve...

Due Diligence...it's not the most sexy topic within the realm of real estate investing, but it a critical one. While most of us would rather be talking about big deals, high returns and home run projects, the truth is that those things will never happen without proper due diligence when getting into a deal. Today we're going to talk about just that, and some of the things you need to be co...

It's that time again...time for another financing and market update with one of our favorite guests, Grant Schroeder of Academy Mortgage. We'll talk about the Fed, mortgage rates, inventory levels, supply and demand, what to expect over the next months and more! We'll also touch on one of the big questions many investors are asking...does buying a new investment even make sense in toda...

Today we have another spectacular guest on as we meet Dr. Eric Holsapple, founder of Living in the Gap and bestselling author of Profit with Presence: The Twelve Pillars of Mindful Leadership". Eric shares about his journey to business success as a real estate investor and developer, and how it brought him to a place of discovering that, while successful by society's standards, he was unh...

Today we have another fantastic guest on the show, Justin Moy, managing partner of Presidents Club Investors. Justin has an inspiring story to share about his real estate journey. As a young sales agent, he struggled, but stuck with it to find success. From there, he found his way to his current role and passion, helping others turn their "one time" income into long-term investment and p...

Today I'm joined by another incredible guest, Mike Hardy. Mike is a true "everyday investor". With a background in the financial services industry, Mike started with a single triplex and grew to being involved in over 100 properties, with 20 doors of his own. Mike is also the managing partner for Churchill Mortgage, with a top 1% producing team, as well as principal of CYRUS Opportun...

It seems that every time I get away from the hustle and grind of everyday life and business, I always come away with new lessons and reminders about both. This last time, as I was recently gone for almost 2 weeks - first at Scout camp with my boys, and then on a family camping & fishing outing - proved to be no different. Sometimes the simplest of things, the slight observations we can make wh...

Today we're back with an amazing guest on the show! Kevin Bupp, host of the popular podcast "The Real Estate Investing for Cash Flow Podcast", is the Founder & CEO of Sunrise Capital Investors, which invests in mobile home parks, parking lots, apartments, offices, and single family homes all across the US. He has 16 years of experience in educating investors to locate, acquire, a...

On today's show I welcome back guest Zach Lemaster of Rent To Retirement! Zach and his company are one of the top turnkey real estate providers in the country, offering both new construction and rehab properties, rent ready, so you can put your money to work and start getting cashflow immediately. We talk about the turnkey model, some of the nuances of investing in turnkey properties and a bit...

On this episode I'm excited to get back to one of the main components of the show...talking to everyday people about their journey and the success they've found in real estate investing. You've heard me say it before...the amazing thing about real estate, and the potential downfall, is the incredible number of ways you can make money and the many different directions you can take your...

Adaptation is absolutely necessary to thrive during times of change...and all times are times of change. In business, if you're not nimble and able to adapt, someone else will be, and you're going to fall behind. In life, the unexpected happens. In your day-to-day, things come up that cause you to need to pivot from your plans. Today we'll discuss why it's necessary to be able to a...

Life is full of opportunity. It's also full of distractions. Even good opportunities can be a bad thing if they pull you away from what you should be focusing on. Today we'll talk about what I call "shiny object syndrome" - letting the newest or latest, the "easier" or the most recent on your radar lead the way in how you spend your time and efforts instead of your thou...

With the finance markets continuing to be volatile, it's time for another update with our friend Grant Schroeder at Academy Mortgage. In this episode we'll discuss the current market and where we think things are heading. When things continue to change rapidly, it's even more important to stay up to date on the market! The great news is that when you're well informed, that's ho...

Let's be real...life isn't always easy. If you've had it pretty good to this point, know this...trials and challenges will come. Exactly what they are and when they'll come, that's impossible to say. But, inevitably, they will come. Whether a business challenge, financial struggle or a health concern, there are so many areas of our life we can face these trials in. I know what...

Inflation. It's been a hot topic of conversation over the past year or so as the rate of inflation has been higher than we've seen in decades. But the reality is, inflation is always happening in our economy...in fact, the powers that be openly admit that they target certain levels of inflation. What that mean for every person in our country is that your purchasing power is constantly goin...

Today marks a milestone for me - 4 decades on this planet - as I celebrate my 40th birthday. I've learned a lot of lessons over the years, as you do with life experience. As I self-reflect on everything that's happened in my life so far, and prepare for the next decade and beyond, today I'll share 10 of my top takeaways and lessons learned after 40 years. Life is full of ups and downs,...

As an entrepreneur - heck, even just living life - there are always so many things on our lists that we could be doing. The challenge is in deciding what things you should be doing, and which you should be doing first. Using lessons from Gary Keller's book "The ONE Thing", today we'll take some of the highlights from his book and discuss how you can easily figure out that "O...

Using your retirement account to invest in stocks, mutual funds and the like is widely accepted as just "what you do" with retirement accounts. But did you know you can use your retirement accounts to invest in almost anything, including real estate? If you didn't, you're not alone - many people discover this fact much later than they would have hoped! Today we sit down with Tina...

There are 2 main ways you can build your business - you can have a hyper-targeted approach, the "get rich in a niche" method, or you can have a "wide stance" with multiple angles, strategies and approaches. On this episode we'll dive into both of these options and talk about the pros and cons of each. As with most things, there isn't necessarily a "right" or &...

Whether in our real estate investing career or throughout life, we will undoubtedly at some point find ourselves in challenging circumstances. The question is, when you're there, how will you respond? In today's podcast we get the privilege of listening in as I chat with Jeffrey Holst to hear his comeback story. Jeff went from a potential catastrophic medical diagnosis and personal bankrup...

What does the future of the real estate market look like? Are we heading into a crash, a market correction, or area we going to see markets continue to appreciate? Today I have guest Mike Nuss of Rare Bird Acquisitions on as we discuss market conditions and what to expect moving forward. Keeping your eye on the many aspects of the real estate market, as well as the outside forces that can affect i...

Great marketing is key to success for any business, including real estate investing. But effective marketing can be complicated, and there are MANY things you can do wrong that will kill your return on investment with your marketing. Today we'll touch on 4 mistakes many make with their marketing that have a huge impact on whether or not it's effective. Listen in so YOU are not making these...