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We're always trying to Save Money as Real Estate Investors. But there's are always headaches in real estate when it comes to repairs, upkeep, fixes, remodels or closings. As real estate investors or real estate agents, we are always looking for preferred vendors or contractors to build a preferred vendor list. It's hard to find a good contractor or a trustworthy vendor who has fair prices and does...

There's a crackdown on money laundering via real estate transactions. FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) is making new reporting requirements that affect real estate investors across the country, including here in Indianapolis and all of Indiana. FinCEN intention is to prevent illicit actors from using legal entities and trusts to anonymously launder illicit funds thru the US residentia...

Jim Oliver went from being a poor homeless kid, to becoming a wealthy successful business owner. Two keys to his success and wealth stemmed from Real Estate and Infinite Banking. Jim first learned about infinite banking from R Nelson Nash, who wrote a book called "Becoming Your Own Banker." Jim was amazed as he learned how to better maximize cash flow while simultaneously owning appreciating asset...

Steve Lehman also known as The  @GrumpyRealEstateInvestor  has lived in and has been specializing in the Indy market for close to 15 years. Steve has vast experience in dealing with squatters, trashed homes and a long list of most problem areas you could imagine. Steve is an Investor himself, and he also consults for many Real Estate companies including large out of state investors inter...

FREE REAL ESTATE INVESTING COURSE: MasterPassiveIncome.com/freecourse Dustin Heiner was a top employee with top marks. He had a loving wife and 4 beautiful children. Dustin had steadfast job security... until he didn't. When Dustin was laid off without any way to provide for his family, his mindset shifted. Dustin knew he could never be in that situation again. Dustin had to find a way to take his...

How do local Indianapolis Real Estate Investors compete in an increasingly competitive market? The Home Value growth in Indianapolis is 42% since 2020. The Median home price in 2020 was$170,000, but it has increased to $240,000. 2%-4% mortgage rates have risen to 8%. Many people are leaving bigger cities for more affordable living in Indiana. Large Out-of-State corporate investors are swooping in...

This episode is not about politics. This is merely a review over how new policies could affect real estate investors. This episode goes over the potential pros & cons that real estate investors could potentially see with this new administration. Brett Snodgrass delves into thoughts on inflation, interest rates, opportunity zones, infrastructure, taxes and more. Listen to see how it could effec...

Real Estate Investors want to know how to do well in 2025. The competition is fierce. Things that used to work with ease don't necessarily work anymore. Pivoting is essential to revamp and adjust strategies to stay in the game and succeed. So what changes need to be made to get more deals? What strategies have to change to get better deals? How should you market in 2025? Marketing Guru, Bryan Dris...

SPECIAL OFFER: https://sitewire-21268469.hs-sites.com/indyinvestor As Real Estate investors, we all want to get to that next level, but we don't always realize all of the headaches that come from growing pains. More deals and bigger projects typically require more of our time and money as there are more moving pieces. Usually if we want to save more of our time, we pay others in new hires or other...

Ultimately, as Real Estate investors, we're trying to succeed in our business to gain more wealth, time and life-style changes. We can be hard workers, smart, and persistent, but our success is usually limited when we're operating on our own. In order to have greater success as a real estate investor, it's important to have a trusted community of other local investors who can help you go farther f...

We all know Marketing is important in every business. But sometimes, what we don't know, is how Marketing shifts in different seasons. For those of us in Real Estate, we know how frequently the market continues to change. And with every change, we have to adjust our strategies and tactics. Marketing often gets overlooked as a tactic that needs to adjust. But it's very important we understand our R...

WE'RE BACK! We're here to help offer all real estate investors in the Indianapolis area helpful tips and share from our observations and experiences about the current trends in the Indy market. What's the condition of the Indy market right now? In one short answer: "Stale" For multiple reasons we get into why the market is a bit stale right now. But does that mean there aren't good deals out there...

Some people don't understand how integral a Lead Manager is for a real estate business. If you don't have the right Lead Manager, your whole business can come crashing down. Brett talks with the Lead Manager of Simple Quarters, Wade Hodges, on what his role entails and how to do it effectively. Wade offers some key advice that can make the Lead Manger role go much more smoothly and garner more dea...

While the real estate market is always on the move, we can’t deny how much the disruptions from the previous years have caused unprecedented shifts to what we are experiencing now. More than ever, it helps to have the right people to help you navigate this market. A property manager could be the solution for you. In this episode, Brett Snodgrass sits down with  Jeremy Tallman  from ...

It is said that cashflow is king. That remains to be true, but in this day and age, tax flow is becoming the new king because the government has a spending problem. It is inefficient with capital, and that money can be used for more good if it’s in the hands of the people who created it. Brett Swarts strongly believes in the need for people to take back more of their hard-earned wealth. He wrote t...

Randy interviews Micah Johnson of 8020 REI about the current Indianapolis real estate market. Micah and 8020 REI specialize in helping real estate entrepreneurs close more deals without spending more money. Micah helps teach proven strategies of how to maximize your return on investment. One aspect of increasing ROI has to do with follow up. Many real estate entrepreneurs struggle with doing follo...

There are Good Deals in Indianapolis Right Now! Randy Placencia is the Director of Sales at Simple Wholesaling. He interviews Ronnie Reese, Head of Acquisitions at Simple Wholesaling, about the current Indianapolis real estate market. Ronnie makes clear that there are good deals out there if you know how to get them. Randy and Ronnie discuss strategies for how to do a good real estate deal in Indy...

As Bob Lachance grew his real estate business, he had the same struggle many small business owners face - how to hire good employees at an affordable price. Bob heard about Virtual Assistants (VAs) and wondered what Virtual Assistants actually did. And Bob wondered how a Virtual Assistant could help his real estate business. Bob wasn't sure the best way to hire a virtual assistant. At the beginnin...

OffLeashInvestments.com Nick Giulioni is a successful real estate investor, entrepreneur, and coach hailing from Southern California, but now lives in the Indianapolis area. Nick tells us everything we need to know about midterm rentals in Indianapolis & why they're a hot investment right now. Nick explains what Mid-term rentals are, why they're a good investment opportunity, how to find them,...

Many people know that Indianapolis is one of the best Midwest cities to invest in real estate. But for new investors just starting out, they often have questions of "How do I grow my real estate business," and "How do I find a mentor in real estate that I can afford?" A great solution for these problems that beginning real estate investors face actually can be solved by joining the right co-workin...

Nick Giulioni is a successful real estate investor, entrepreneur, and coach hailing from Southern California, but now lives in Carmel, Indiana. Nick attended USC's prestigious undergraduate business school, where he gained a solid foundation in business knowledge and skills. He started his career in e-commerce sales, working with industry giants such as Newegg, D-Link, TP-Link, Razer, Corsair, and...

Episode 184 - Flipping the Script: Insider Tips on Fix and Flipping for Profit in Indianapolis in 2023 Guest: Dave Short Discover the ins and outs of the Indianapolis, Indiana real estate market with veteran expert Dave Short. With over 50 years of experience in the thriving Indianapolis fix and flip scene, Dave has completed an impressive 400+ flips in the last decade. He also founded the Irvingt...

Join us for an insightful discussion with Kenny Hall, a seasoned property manager and owner/CEO of LIV Indy, as we explore the secrets to successful property management in Indianapolis. Kenny is a firm believer in transparency and honesty, setting his company apart in a world where hidden fees and deductibles often plague property owners. As a real estate investor himself, Kenny owns several prope...

Is the real estate market in Indianapolis dead? When's a good time to invest? Why is no one buying my properties? These are all questions we answer and more on this episode of the Indy Investor Podcast! Co-host Randy Placencia gives us an update on what the real estate market in Indianapolis is currently like. We offer advice on different ways to make money in real estate currently and why the num...

Welcome back everyone to the Indy Investor Podcast! Today we get back into the swing of things with Randy Placencia and Brett Snodgrass. We cover current market conditions in Indianapolis, where we have been, and what Brett has been up to the past 2 years with his new company Iron Deep and him stepping back into the business.