The Flip Talk Podcast with Don Costa

The world of real estate can be challenging to navigate. But if you know the ins and outs, real estate can be quite a profitable industry to cash into. In today’s episode, real estate veterans JD Monroe and Melissa Haworth walk us through how to be better real estate investors through coaching programs and learning from those who have made it big in the industry. Listen in and find out how any rea...

Creative financing is a great way of acquiring property for real estate investors. Additionally, it’s ideal for property owners seeking to get their houses sold more quickly. In today’s episode, Jeff Rappaport and Rebecca Jensen of We Offer Options demystify the world of creative financing and make it easier to understand. Tune in to find out how to finance properties outside of the traditional ba...

Thriving in real estate requires you to be wise and up on your feet at all times. But if you find it hard to keep the ball rolling, perhaps you need to reach out to other experienced people for help. In this episode, Michael Fichman shares how finding the right mentorship has helped him shorten the learning curve and keep a consistent real estate growth. He explains how complementing an effective...

Real estate investing is not just about buying properties. It is also about identifying profitable opportunities, building a solid foundation, and leveraging investments for long-term success. Don Costa sits down with seasoned investor Eddie Speed who shares his cool strategies in real estate. As someone who has weathered the market's ups and downs, Eddie's advice and insights are truly valuable i...

In this episode, Sterling Garns, Co-Founder of Garns Holdings LLC and a successful investor, joins Don Costa to talk about his real estate journey and share the keys to his success. He explores how he forged a virtual real estate partnership despite living in different states, which has led to great achievements for them both. Sterling shares how they complement each other's strengths and what mak...

We miss so many opportunities in real estate investing because of our perceived distance. We either limit ourselves to properties within a certain radius or give up altogether because of the time and effort it takes. If this dilemma sounds familiar to you, then you’ll find virtual investing a great solution. In this episode, real estate investor Lauren Hardy shows how you can invest anytime, anywh...

Want to learn some valuable and exclusive real estate and passive income tactics? In this episode, Sam Primm shares his real estate journey and how he realized that there is no ceiling to the money he can make through flipping houses! Sam shares how to analyze the market and leverage on your assets to get the best deals. Sam explains how your mindset, attitude, and ethics also play a huge role in...

Do you want to invest in the real estate industry but looking for a different new spice in it? Don Costa welcomes Isabelle Guarino Smith on The Flip Talk Podcast. Isabelle, the COO at Residential Assisted Living Academy, dives into investing in residential assisted living. Senior Homes is different than most real estate investment opportunities because it is not just real estate. It is a business....

In this episode we have Ed Peugh, Licensed North Carolina Real Estate Broker and Co-founder of CLT Buyers. Ed Peugh shares his real estate journey and discusses his off-market opportunities for Rehab and Resell, Rehab and Rent, and Wholesale. He shares the biggest lessons he has learned as an entrepreneur and how businesspeople can become better tycoons. Ed also shares exclusive tips and expert ad...

With so much negative and unpredictable news about the current market, how should you start house flipping? Our guest has so much value in his pocket to share today. Travis Wilt, the CEO of MTGW Acquisitions, discusses the fundamentals of house flipping to help you get your real estate game right. He explains why you must convert your leads, the power of doing consistent follow-ups, and the import...

Real estate is a path – and a long one at that. To be fully equipped for its journey, having monetary resources is not enough. In this episode, Patrick McGrath shares his real estate journey and how he built and continually developed his organization, California RE Investors. Patrick also touches on organizational structures, the real estate market, the value of creating experiences, and more! Tun...

Lee Waldrop always wanted to build an ecosystem that can revitalize the community and do something good. That is why he founded Revitalize Realty. Alongside his team, he manages Revitalize Construction, Revitalize Heating & Air, and so much more. It does get tiring but that doesn't stop him because of his drive for revitalization. Join Don Costa as he talks to Lee Waldrop about how he grew and sca...

Real estate wholesaling is indeed a profitable space to be in. But going all out by yourself might not be the best approach to take. Finding the right partners is the key to achieving significant wholesaling success. In this episode, Don Costa interviews Adam Balsinger who shares his inspiring real estate journey. Their conversation focuses on the nitty-gritty parts of wholesaling and syndication...

Want to know how to change your business significantly down the road? For today’s episode, we’ll be diving into Josh Deshong’s story, including his journey to finding Trelly. Trelly is a company dedicated to helping investors with what they need to find, assess and buy an investment property from anywhere. Tune in now to this episode full of gold nuggets on the real estate market, how to improve y...

Real estate is undeniably a worthy investment. With the use of a proper exit strategy, you will boost your bottom line dramatically! In this episode, Don Costa welcomes Jason Lavender to have a rehabbing conversation and delve deeper into how rehabbing is much preferable when exiting your business. Jason Lavender shares his experience and tips to help first-time investors navigate the waters of re...

If you are looking for positive results in your deal, tune in to this insightful episode as Al Nicoletti offers his no-nonsense approach to achieve the most desirable outcomes. Don Costa welcomes the probate attorney extraordinaire who carves out a unique niche in solving various probate matters that once stalled real estate deals. Al shares his wisdom on properly handling deals you might walk awa...

There are many ways to thrive in the real estate market, and one of them is property rehabbing. And according to our guest, this venture is fulfilling in both profits and purpose! In this episode, Don Costa is joined by realtor Diego Herra, who transitioned from being a real estate agent who helps investors acquire deals to becoming a full-time rehabber who makes his own transactions. They discuss...

Before you burn all your boats, it’s best to prove yourself first. If you want to go into real estate, try to do a couple of deals first before you quit your job. It’s good to educate yourself and find a community of people that can help you. Rodrigo Afanador left his good W2 job to get started in real estate. It was not without some hurdles, but in the end, he made it. Join Don Costa as he talks...

Running a real estate firm can be a challenge. It doesn't just sprout overnight. You got to put it all together through hard work, coaching, masterminds and mentoring. You have to work your social media and advertising game if you want good deals. It takes a lot of effort. But if you just have the right mindset and build the right relations, you will get this up in no time. Join Don Costa as he ta...

No one is immune to making mistakes when starting, especially in this ever-changing industry. J.R. Reed and Andrew Jobe, the co-founders of Fresh Start Homes LLC, know this to be true. And in this episode, they join Don Costa to share with us how they got into real estate and built their company. They share both the rights and wrongs they did when it comes to finding leads—from door knocking to ut...

Starting on the path to running a business can be quite overwhelming. There are so many things to consider because there are equally things to lose when we trip over. Our guest in this episode founded his business with the entrepreneur who is just getting started in mind. Don Costa sits down with Tommy Thornburgh, the President of Prime Corporate Services. Here, Tommy helps clear up the confusion...

What is the secret to making millions in real estate? It’s not always through a jackpot. In fact, most of those who achieved this goal had to make a lot of mistakes along the way. Most new investors would have this optimistic naivety, which is great, but only to a point. Seasoned investors like Cuthberto Ramos are more cautious with their approach, and with good reason. A 23-year veteran in the in...

After a long 14-month break, Don Costa is back with brand new episodes of the epic Flip Talk Podcast! This Season 2, he will be talking a lot about the changes he went recently went through. Don will open up about personal adjustments he and his family are making, highlight their amazing mastermind community, and present upcoming events in 2023. He will also dedicate some episodes to his real esta...

Dispositions is as important, if not more important than acquisitions in real estate. This will sound like a hot take to many people, but hear us out. In this episode, we are joined by David Olds, a real estate investor from Chattanooga who got really good at dispositions. David argues that people are not putting enough time and energy into dispositions. He demonstrates how aggressive he and his t...

Viktor Jiracek is an entrepreneur out of Gainesville, Florida who is a full-time fix and flip real estate investor. He helps people new to real estate get their first flip. In 2020, Viktor flipped over 20 houses and is on track to flip 30 houses in 2021. In today's episode, I talk with Viktor about what you need to do to flip your first home. Viktor talks about the mindset you need to maintain goi...