Austin Smith & Jonathan Soto

The Real Estate Blueprint Podcast

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Learn from some of the best in the game how to buy, sell, and invest in real estate to create a lifestyle business that allows you to work, travel, and earn, from anywhere!

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Austin Smith & Jonathan Soto

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Business

Latest episode

May 18, 2026

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Episodes

Ep: 83 - Why LARGER apartment buildings are 2023's BIG goal! 04.04.2023

In this episode, we discuss why the important BIG goal in 2023 is to go after larger apartment buildings. We think it's safe to say most individuals don't like being a landlord but don't have enough profits to go after a property management company. What happens when you start analyzing deals in which property management COMES with the property? Imagine being truly hands-off while your property ma...

Ep: 82 - 8 CREATIVE loan products you can use to purchase your next home 14.03.2023

Creative financing? What's that?! You've probably seen it or heard about it but not really sure what the term means. You know about conventional, FHA, VA, etc, but in this episode we dive into 8 OTHER loan products that are available to you if the regular loan products are not the best means of financing. There's never a shortage of money. There's only a shortage of opportunities!

Ep: 81 - 6 IMPORTANT things to keep in mind as you buy property in 2023 07.03.2023

The real estate market has CHANGED. You need to be prepared as best as possible to navigate through the simple, yet very complex buying process in 2023. It's our job to keep you several steps ahead of potential pitfalls and unexpected challenges. If you're able to put these 6 tips into effect, you'll have a very successful buying process. Tap into this episode and start your home buying journey of...

Ep: 80 - Want to buy 100 units? Starting off small and scaling your rental portfolio w/ KayR 28.02.2023

In this episode, we connect with one of Philly's dedicated investors KayR, co-founder of KayJay Consulting. What started as just buying a couple single-family homes later exploded into larger apartment complexes. He was able to buy 70 units just in the past year ALONE. We also discuss building a team, NOT marketing for deals, and how he uses the MLS to find deals. Definitely, an episode to listen...

Ep: 79 - 4 Loans that you can use to purchase your first property in 2023 21.02.2023

There's a bunch of loan products out there. Which one is the best for you on your journey to homeownership? We discuss 4 types of loan options that will match exactly where you are financially so you don't have to miss the action of today's real estate market. Let this be a crash course and be ready to take action! Your dream home is waiting for you!

Ep: 78 - Stepping into the lender world, hard money lending, and real estate talks w_ J.T Morel 07.09.2022

Today's guest is a very prominent figure in the real estate investing space. @jt.morel has literally done it all! Flipping, developing, lending, you name it! We focus primarily on lending practices in the asset based lending world. Most investors on the 1st or 2nd property might still be using traditional bank financing. Eventually you'll be tapped out of traditional financing and will have to go...

Ep 77 - Want to own 500 units! Everything you need to know about breaking into large multifamily real estate 22.08.2022

What would your life look like if you owned 500+ units? Would you travel more? Start another dream job? Pay off college for your kids? Retire your parents? The reality is, you can do whatever you want when you own this many units. Today's guest @sterlingwhiteofficial is a serial real estate investor who you've definitely seen on the @biggerpockets podcast and blogs! It's funny, the less time we ha...

EP76 - The STEP BY STEP guide to becoming a top real estate developer w Dionte Chantel, the DevelopHer 15.08.2022

Have you ever thought about BUILDING apartments, multifamilies, or skyscrapers?! Well today's guest @diontechantel will tell you how to do JUST that! We tap into her journey as a budding real estate superstar developer and what she's doing to help build other people up along in the process. One of the most underrated gems is that most people think real estate developers are the ones that are also...

Ep_ 75 - Short sales_ Why everything you know about short sales is completely wrong w_ Matt Merenoff 08.08.2022

UH OH! Short sales are on the rise! We interview @shortsalesavage who has spent the majority of his career in the short sale space! With the market starting to shift, short sales can be on the rise and yet ANOTHER opportunity to purchase properties at a discount whether owner occupied or investment. Usually short sales give a negative connotation that they're notoriously very long transactions. Th...

Ep 74 - Damn Scaling to 115 units out of state with residential and assisted living commercial properties w Anthony Lawson 07.07.2022

He just keeps growing his portfolio! Today's guest has taken his talents from New Jersey to the midwest and is just completely CRUSHING the game! We talk about his recent endeavors in the assisted living space which is providing HUGE returns for his portfolio along with how he finds and finances his deals. We also touch base REAL briefly on the development going on in Atlantic city. Definitely a m...

Ep: 73 - Don't lose it ALL during the recession! How to make your properties financially bulletproof w/ Jonathan Scott 27.06.2022

We didn't realize how easily your financial situation can change for the worst in a second. Today's guest shares how to protect you and your family with homeowner's insurance! We can't BELIEVE this topic is not talked about more often! Like our guest says, "I'd rather have it and not need it, then need it and not have it." Your homeowner's insurance protects you against a multitude of things and N...

Ep: 72 - Using your job to build a business and invest in cheaper South New Jersey markets with Barshay Graves 20.06.2022

In this episode we sit down with Barshay Graves, author of the book B.R.O.K.E and budding entrepreneur. He talks about his challenges, setbacks, and pure desire to continue on his path of building wealth. We also talk about how he finances his deals with bridge loans and credit cards. You'll always need money to purchase real estate, it just doesn't have to be YOUR money. Atlantic city started to...

Ep: 71 - Top buyer mistakes when buying in today's crazy market 26.05.2022

In today's episode we discuss the top buying mistakes that holds buyers back from being successful in today's crazy market. Everything from looking at properties before getting preapproved to offering way too much over asking. This market can be difficult to navigate and we want to make sure that we're putting our best foot forward to ensure a smooth home buying experience! Be sure to check out th...

Ep: 70 - Building a massive real estate investing business through relationships w/ Benz Jean 23.05.2022

In this episode we sit down with one of Jersey's most prominent real estate investors Benz as he brings us through his trials and tribulations on his way to building a massive successful real estate investing business. 

Ep: 69 - How To Use Partnerships To Buy More Deals 16.05.2022

Make way for this weeks new episode of Real Estate Blueprint with my partner, Jon Soto. For this episode we tackled about how partnership works to get more deals. For those of you who wants to learn how and what partnership is, make sure to check this one out and learn from it.

Ep: 68 - Landlord do's and don'ts : Maximize profits, Minimize headache 09.05.2022

New episode of Real Estate Blueprint coming your way with my partner, Jon Soto. This time it's all about Landlords do's and don'ts. Where we discussed how you can manage your properties, tenants and contractors efficiently. Make sure to check it out and hope you learn from it.

Ep: 67 - Landlord Horror Stories 02.05.2022

Landlording isn't always as glamorous as it may seem. While the passive income is amazing, it does come with its challenges! In this FUN episode, we talk about our landlord nightmares and what we could have done to avoid them!  The reality is, 90% of landlord mistakes and issues are definitely avoidable if you pay attention to the signs!  Definitely worth a listen and be ready to laugh at some of...

Ep: 66 - The Great debate Section 8 Vs Airbnb Vs Regular Paying Tenant 25.04.2022

In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of cash tenants, section 8 tenants, or going the short term rental with air bnb. With all the types of renters you can select, learn which one will be best for you!

Ep: 65 - How to make 6 figures with out of state Air Bnb w/ Dylan clark 18.04.2022

Today's guest we met at Grant Cardone's 10x Conference! He's young but HUNGRY and has already built a respectable Air Bnb portfolio that makes a quarter million a year! This episode is for anybody looking to get into the Air Bnb space, you DEFINITELY don't want to miss this episode!

Ep: 64 - Should I buy now or wait: The 2022 housing guide Video 11.04.2022

In this episode, we discuss the challenges of buying in this crazy market and how to be successful!

Ep: 63 - Creating Cash In Real Estate: How Issac Grace became a 28 year millionaire through wholesaling real estate and putting his legacy above all. 17.06.2021

Another book you need to get!!  You NEED to listen to this episode if you want to be a successful real estate investor.    Not just a wholesaler...   Not just a flipper...   Not just a landlord…    A real estate INVESTOR!   Today's guest's accomplishments speak for themselves! Don't get me wrong, building a 7 figure wholesaling business is one thing, but become a millionaire at only 28?!    What's...

Ep: 62 - Rich and Righteous: How Jullien Gordon built his massive real estate empire through GOD and not GRIND 08.06.2021

You need to get this book!! In a world that's wrapped up in money and grind culture so much, we tend to forget our abundant inheritance from our spiritual creator that's right in front of us. "Grace over Grind" is the perfect term and today's guest is a serial entrepreneur who you've probably seen all over social media and the podcast in the past. He believes when we're walking in alignment with o...

Ep: 61 - Kendra Barnes talks financial freedom through rental properties, retiring in her early 30's, and buying in an expensive market with little money. 25.05.2021

In this episode, today's guest who is known for sharing her expertise on her platform The Key Resource, talks about her journey towards financial freedom through her rental properties. Kendra wasn't living in a cheaper market and thus had to pull resources from different areas in order to come up with the down payment she needed to buy her first property. From there she learned about house hacking...

Ep: 60 - Building a profitable wholesaling business, out-of-state wholesaling, and boarding house rental properties w/ Anthony Lawson 13.05.2021

This episode is definitely packed full with gems! Today's guest has found a way to not only build a successful wholesaling business in his own backyard, but across the country as well! He also dives into boarding houses serving as rental properties and the MASSIVE profits that can potentially come with these types of properties. Be sure to tune in!! 

Ep: 59 - 26 properties, 27 years old, and ZERO DEBT: How this investor built her portfolio using her OWN money w/ Jamisa McIvor 04.05.2021

This episode will make you laugh as well as inspire you to take action! Today's guest, hailing out of Philly, is a true master at her craft as she's been able to build a pretty impressive real estate portfolio while still in her 20's. What's even more impressive is she's been able to do this without asking the bank for any "favors" a.k.a mortgage loans. She talks about what she does to find deals...

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