The Everyday Real Estate Investor

When you have money set aside to invest, getting into real estate investing can seem easier. What about if you want to get in the game but don't have a lot of capital to work with? Today we're going to explore 4 ways YOU can get started in real estate without having a ton of money to invest. These are ways to get started so you're active and around real estate on a regular basis and ca...

Supply and demand is often spoken about as THE driver behind pricing. Usually inventory levels and absorption rates are the main metrics being discussed. But, behind the scenes there are other factors that can directly influence both supply and demand. Today we'll talk about a number of these levers that, whether purposefully or not, have a huge affect on markets - both locally and nationally....

There are many factors that contribute to your success (or lack of) in real estate investing. In this episode we're going to discuss a handful of those that are key to both your initial and ongoing success as a real estate investor. This is absolutely not a full list, but these 5 are ones that you want to make sure you have a good handle on in your investing business.

The key concepts of how to be successful in business as well as in life are very similar. Not only that, but success in business is nothing without success in the other areas of your life. Today we'll talk about 10 things to consider to set yourself up for success in both. Whether you're just starting or have been on the real estate investing journey for some time, it's important to re...

Buying investment real estate is powerful...but what makes it even more powerful is when you align your goals with your investment strategy, and take the right daily actions towards that goal. It all starts with asking yourself some simple questions to really understand your goals, your mindset behind investing and a few other key pieces to the puzzle. Listen in today as I give you a handful of qu...

Things continue to change rapidly, so it's time to talk with our lending expert Grant Schroeder again to see what's going on in the lending world and what to expect. We'll touch on what's going on with the Fed, what's happening in the real estate market and a few other things to pay attention to so you can make great investment decisions and be confident moving forward.

Ok, I'll admit I'm not nearly as caught up on everything going on with AI as maybe I should be. I also know this just barely scratches the surface on what AI is capable of, and answering a question is a pretty basic function for it. But, nonetheless I thought it would be fun to just explore it in a very simple way. On today's episode I ask ChatGPT for the top 5 reasons to invest in rea...

In this episode I get the opportunity to sit down and talk to one of the people that immediately comes to my mind when I think of an "everyday" real estate investor. Sep Bekam of Bekam Investment Group is down to earth and humble, even self-admittedly a bit shy, but has done and is continuing to do big things in real estate investment. We'll talk about a broad stroke of topics, from getting starte...

Time for everyone's favorite topic....taxes! With tax season here, it's a fitting time to talk about this. While this isn't most people's topic of choice when mingling at a party or hanging out with friends, it SHOULD be at the top of your list to be discussing with your chosen professionals often. In this episode I talk with my CPA Blake Kosareff of SBA Tax as we discuss some of the tax benefits...

Today we talk about a big word - commitment. This word is often used but its true meaning is almost never fully understood when it's said. It's thrown around lightly and used outside of its original intent, without the strength of the pledge that was meant to be behind it. A commitment to a marriage - with the mindset of an "out" if it doesn't go as planned. A commitment to a goal - until the goin...

Good marketing is the backbone of any business. After all, how can people do business with you if they don't know who you are, what you do and why THEY should do business with YOU? I remember hearing Grant Cardone say recently - and probably has said often - that "You're only worth as much as how well you're known". Your success in business is in direct relation to how well people know you and how...

In today's episode I talk with Martin Saenz of Bequest Funds, who runs a real estate investment fund focused on commercial real estate and note investing. When a layoff from a corporate job forced the issue on pursuing entrepreneurship, it led the way to a path where he now is running a fund that holds $75 million in assets. Martin is passionate about educating investors on the asset classes he wo...

Is now the right time to buy real estate? What about a possible market crash or correction? What if prices come down? What if the economy goes into recession? In today's podcast, I'm going to go over why NOW is the time you should absolutely be investing in real estate! Don't miss opportunity by sitting on the sidelines! Listen to this episode to learn why YOU should be continuing to look at real...

There are a lot of things that can negatively affect your business. From poor systems and follow up, to bad underwriting and analysis, there are many things you need to make sure you have dialed in for your business to succeed to a high level. Today we'll dive back into mindset and discuss the foundation of your business - your thoughts and beliefs. The voice between your ears is critical to your...

The new year has started, and already we're starting to see some momentum again in the market. Will it continue? In today's episode we'll check in with Grant Schroeder at Academy Mortgage to get an update on the current lending market, what he sees going on right now within his business and where things are likely heading in the coming months as we head into the spring buying market. Don't miss th...

Sometimes life throws us the unexpected, and with it a big dose of perspective. This past week started with one of those moments for me, and I can't help but go back to the basics of life. All our goals, all our accomplishments and "success" mean nothing without proper perspective and priorities. I wasn't as thorough and eloquent as I'd hoped to be in this with the fog I'm walking in from this wee...

This week I chat with guest Peter Reese of Reelvest Properties and Turning Profit about a fascinating niche - investing in land. Peter found this sector of real estate investing not too long ago, has run with it and not looked back! We talk about how to look for deals you can turn quickly for big profits, and how you can start with very little to invest! There is huge potential in this niche, so d...

The New Year is here...time to go after our goals and improve upon what we were able to accomplish in 2022. But it all starts with Clarity and knowing exactly what it is you're wanting to achieve. Without clarity, it's impossible to set effective goals, and your day-to-day can become frustrating when you don't have that focused intent and KNOW what it is you need to be prioritizing. Today we'll ta...

Here we go...less than a week before we're in another new year. Looking ahead, what are some of the strategies to keep on your radar in this new year? In this episode we'll discuss some of the opportunities I see ahead of us, and the strategies that go along with them. Market conditions change - that doesn't mean you should stop investing, it just means your strategies need to change along with it...

With the end of the year in site, now is the time for you to start your annual debrief! If you're not familiar with this, have no fear! This episode will break down the importance of conducting a yearly debrief and all of the questions you can ask yourself to get a full assessment of your progress in 2022 and your goals for 2023. I encourage you to take a half day or even a full day if you can, to...

In this week's episode, we are covering the long awaited topic of negotiation and the art of persuasion. So many people view negotiation as a battle with two opponents on either side trying to get what they want. I see it differently. I think the best way to negotiate is to sit on the same side of the table and ask how you can both get what you want. To be able to do that you have to understand th...

This week I am joined by Grant Schroeder of Academy Mortgage for the third time for another great discussion on the current state of the lending market. I love bringing Grant on because he is so knowledgeable in the mortgage arena and he brings so much insight to the table. Listen in for an inflation update (finally a good one!), expected trends for 2023, the future of supply and demand, and so mu...

This week we are going to focus on the importance of your mindset. You can have all the numbers worked out, but if you don't have the right mindset , you are not going to be as effective as you want to be! There are so many small changes that you can make in your everyday life that will have a drastic effect on your workday as an entrepreneur. Get your notes out because we are going cover a lot of...

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I thought it was only fitting that this week's show highlights the reason for the season - thankfulness. It is really difficult to experience true thankfulness when you are in the middle of the hustle and bustle of your every day life. So, this week I want to take some time to stop and express a few things that we can all be grateful for this holiday seas...

I am very excited for this weeks episode because we are discussing one of the biggest differentiators between real estate investing and other investing channels. In real estate, there are many ways that you can have control over the value of the property. Today we are breaking down the difference between found equity and forced equity. I am also going to give you multiple ideas to get you started...