The Real Estate Guys Radio Show - Real Estate Investing Education for Effective Action

The dollar price of oil has fallen substantially as of late...just like real estate did several years ago. Does that mean it's all over for oil? Or is now a good time to buy? To explore this slippery topic, we take a trip to Texas to talk oil, gas and cash flow with our favorite oil man, Paul Mauceli. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and res...

What do you do when you realize that the grass really is greener in another market? It's one thing to study a market from afar and quite another to actually make the move. In this episode, we field a question from a loyal listener in a far off market whose realized it's time to make a move. So once you've made the decision to make the move, how do you actually take the first step and follow all th...

Although Alan Greenspan's been out of the Fed since 2007, he's back out on the speaking circuit and making national headlines. His comments have warnings every real estate investor should be aware of. Meanwhile, the American public has decided to change the balance of political power. What does that say about the state of the economy...and what does it mean for real estate investors? And housing a...

Real estate investing isn't always sunshine and unicorns. In fact, sometimes it's downright scary. But in every terrifying trial, there's usually a valuable lesson...IF you're willing to push through to the finish, and then reflect on the experience. In this episode, we cobble together a series of interviews with real life real estate investors. We ask them for their most blood-curdling horror sto...

Technology, laws and international politics are all changing how money moves into and around markets. In the last quarter of the 20th century, creative financing largely consisted of assumable loans, owner carry backs and equity sharing. Fourteen years into the new millennium, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer lending, citizenship programs and growing wealth in emerging countries are opening up a whole n...

It's time for Robert, Russ and the Godfather to delve into the mail bag and take on listener questions. In this episode, it's all about choosing. Is it better to pay cash or use credit? Does a property always have to be about money, or can lifestyle factor in? After all, isn't making money all about having funds for your lifestyle? And what about getting help? Is it better to simply pay for educat...

Commercial real estate can be a leading indicator of economic trends. When businesses are optimistic, they lease space to house more employees and accommodate anticipated growth. Both are good for landlords. Likewise, when businesses are pessimistic, they don't add space, renew leases or accept rental increases...and they don't hire. That's not good for landlords. And when things are REALLY bad, b...

The world's economy is going ever more global. Is yours? In this episode we visit with two very interesting guests - the original international man, Doug Casey; and Jon Green, a purveyor of real estate which adds citizenship to the list of amenities! Governments, corporations and the wealthy have been investing globally for decades. Even Mom & Pop investors practice international diversification t...

Constructing a portfolio is more than just buying and selling investments. Like building a house or a high-rise, a well-planned blueprint is needed to know what to buy and where it goes. In this episode, we visit with attorney Jeffrey Verdon. He's an expert in asset protection and estate planning. Because as much fun as building wealth is, what good is it if you lose it all to a creditor, predator...

When it comes to passive income and natural resources, the more sustainable the better! After all, who wants to run out of either? In this episode, we take a look at sustainable agriculture as a vehicle for creating cash flow. Our guest is an expert in offshore business, investing and turnkey coffee farming. So tune in and find out if coffee farmland investing can perk up your portfolio! The Real...

Bond. Greg Bond is our guest on this episode of The Real Estate Guys radio show. Greg's not an international spy. He's an everyday in the trenches real estate investor and property manager from one of our favorite markets...Orlando, Florida. Greg has a very nice portfolio of single family homes that's steadily acquired over the last 20 years. During that time, he's learned a lot. So we thought it...

If there were only ONE skill you could have...the one that would help you get everything you want or need out of life...what would it be? Our good friend and mega-successful entrepreneur Ken McElroy says, "Sales solves every problem." Now he was talking about revenue being the answer to cash flow problems. But it got us thinking. And his statement is far bigger than merely making money. After all,...

Attorney Mauricio Rauld joins us to discuss how legal changes are opening up a whole new world of opportunities for real estate investors. Less than a year ago the rules for soliciting investors were relaxed...allowing real estate entrepreneurs to be much more aggressive in seeking capital. That's great news if you're raising money. But it's also great news if you're looking for deals! Either way,...

The ability to own private property is the foundation for building wealth with real estate...or anything else for that matter. But what is “ownership” without control? And what happens when society’s needs and desires slam up against individual rights? While most people agree an individual homeowner should probably be restricted from building a nuclear waste dump in their backyard in deference to...

Lots of great questions from our listeners! With real estate getting hot again, more new people are wondering how to get started. And with banks getting looser with lending, what is the "right" amount of leverage? Then, what do you do when you're upside down on a property with no apparent way out? Listen in to this episode of The Real Estate Guys radio show and get the answers to these questions.....

Millennials aren't pushing the housing market up from the bottom and interest rates, while low, are no longer falling, so both purchase and refinance business has slowed for banks. Of course, banks like making profits on mortgage originations, so they're lowering the barrier to entry...for jumbo loans. So it's no surprise that the number of million dollar loans is hitting new highs. What does all...

The tax inversion debate has some saying that profits and corporate responsibility are on opposite ends of the spectrum. But our guest Harris Rosen disagrees. Harris started with next to nothing and today owns more hotel rooms in Orlando than anyone else except a little outfit called Disney. And he’s 100% debt free! But as great as all that is, Harris Rosen has proven nice guys don’t have to finis...

Until Roger Bannister ran a mile in less than 4 minutes for the first time in recorded history, it was believed to be humanly impossible. Henry Ford said if you think you can or you think you can't, you're right. The point is that too many people are sitting on the sidelines watching opportunity pass them by all because they think they don't have the money. In this episode, we sit down and talk wi...

Money makes the world go 'round. But money's changing. U.S. real estate investors typically denominate their cash flows and net worth in U.S. dollars. And because the U.S. dollar is the reserve currency of the world, even non-U.S. investors have some exposure and occasional involvement with the dollar. In this episode, we sit down with billionaire Steve Forbes, currency expert and fund manager Axe...

Too many people miss out because they don't have everything they need to act fast when opportunity presents itself. Rather than gather the resources necessary to capitalize quickly, it's easy to fall into the trap of trying to be a one man band. Partnerships can be a powerful way to gain access to the money, relationships, knowledge or deal flow that will allow you to do more faster. In this "best...

Making a piece of property more valuable doesn't always involve fresh paint, carpet, or landscaping. Sometimes there isn't even a building involved! In a world where change is the only constant, creative use changes can be one of the most powerful, profitable ways to make a property more appealing to the next buyer or tenant. In this episode we discuss different change of use strategies that we've...

Peter Schiff predicted the 2008 mortgage meltdown. He says another crash is coming. Meanwhile, the stock market is booming, real estate seems to be doing well, and interest rates remain low... Should we step on the gas, slam on the brakes, or proceed with caution? Tune in and find out as we talk with Peter Schiff about the mixed signals the economy is sending. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show prov...

Real estate investing isn't as simple as it used to be. At least not judging by the kinds of questions we're getting from our listeners! In this episode, we take take on questions about the impact of global warming on real estate market selection, whether tenants will pay more for environmentally friendly homes, and whether or not the raging bull in stocks and real estate is real...or is there ano...

Markets usually put out a vibe when they're heating up. Do you know how to pick up on the signals? In this episode, we talk about the signs a market is getting hot. And how to tell the difference between a tease and one that's ready to deliver on the promise. To make the point, we invite back a good friend of the program, and break down one of the sexiest real estate markets in the world. So get r...

Asset allocation isn't just for paper asset investors. Many tenets of traditional financial planning are useful for real estate investors too! In this episode, we take a look at the two major phases of investing; and now that equity is happening again, we discuss one our favorite topics...equity optimization. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training...