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

How to acquire real estate without cash or credit is one of the most popular (and abused) subjects in real estate investing. We get questions about it all the time. Fortunately, in our travels we always meet interesting people. And in this episode, we once again visit with our friend J Massey. J has built a substantial portfolio starting with less than no money, and without ever using a bank loan....

Land investing is a very unique aspect of real estate investing. Raw land typically doesn't provide income or tax breaks. And without a tenant to make the payments, there's no amortized equity. Besides, with no income, borrowing to buy land can be risky business. So why do it? Well, there are lots of reasons. And we discuss many of them on this episode of The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show. The Real...

Markets get hot for different reasons. And if you get into a rising market it can be a lot of fun. But when the tide of hot money roles out, does your market have a solid foundation for stability and recovery? As the economic ups and downs create bigger waves, the potential for profit and loss rise too. And picking the right market for the right reason can make all the difference. To make sure you...

Sometimes you think you're covered, then you find there's a big hole in your asset protection. Not only is it embarrassing, it can be very expensive. Sadly, most people's assets are exposed. But not in the way you think. And you may be one of them if you think simply setting up an LLC has you covered. If only it were that simple! We've spent quite a bit of time over the years talking about using e...

You've got questions. We'll make up answers. Once again we dig deep into the email grab bag and pull out a handful of great questions from our awesome listeners. Join Robert, Russ and the Godfather for another informative edition of Ask The Guys as we talk land auctions, market selection, inflation and more! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training...

Would YOU invest with your family? SHOULD you? Not everyone wants to expose family relationships to investment risks and hardships. But it can be argued there are great lessons (and profits!) to be gained by teaming up with the people closest to you. Listen in as we discuss with three generations the pros, cons and considerations of investing with family. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides...

Equity is back for many investors, which means it's time to start thinking about equity optimization strategies again. In this episode, we visit with a 1031 tax deferred exchange intermediary to get caught up on the latest and greatest in moving equity without paying taxes. Even though we thought we knew alot about this topic, we picked up some excellent pointers. We think you will too! So listen...

Summits are high level events where thought leaders and the most committed participants in any movement or process come together to share ideas, fortify relationships and gain important perspectives. That's why our annual Investor Summit at Sea is SO much more than just another seminar, conference or cruise. Our 12th edition in 2014 was arguably our best ever. And that's saying a LOT. They're all...

Have you ever said, "If I knew that was going to happen, I would have invested differently"?Yes, it's true. Hindsight is 20/20. But is there a way to see into the future so you can make better investing decisions today? Our guest on this episode thinks so. Not only is Simon Black a successful investor and entrepreneur, but he's an incessant traveler and a voracious student of history. We talk to h...

Raising money through a network of private investors so you can do bigger, more profitable deals continues to be one of our favorite topics. Market conditions remain ripe to attract and invest money into real estate. In this episode, The Real Estate Guys talk about the what, why and how of stepping up to the next level through syndication. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show is a real estate investme...

We thought we knew what Orlando and Florida were all about. Sunshine, tourism and a haven for baby boomers and snowbirds. While all that's true, there's an even bigger story. In fact, Florida is on pace to pass New York as the 3rd most populated state, and is behind only Texas in job creation. As you might imagine, all that population growth is great for the economy and even better for real estate...

Home builder confidence took a big dive while home prices continue to rise. Should we blame bad economic data on the cold weather? With housing commonly considered a bellweather of US economic health, pundits are perplexed by the mixed signals coming from sales, prices, jobless claims and mortgage activity. Since most financial news is written for paper asset investors and home owners, we thought...

More of our answers to your great questions on this edition Ask The Guys. Broadcasting from beautiful Belize (because somebody has to, so we'll make the sacrifice) are Robert, Russ and the Godfather. In this episode we weigh the tradeoff of replacing a great loan to pick up the asset protection benefits of an LLC. Is it worth it? Also, how do you build a great local team when investing out of area...

Want a great deal? Of course you do! In this episode, we discuss how to be sure you're always among the first to know when a great deal is available in your preferred markets. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestategu...

Attorney Mauricio Rauld joins us to share important information that anyone raising money should be aware of. Many people are seeing the big opportunity to raise money to do more and bigger deals. We think raising money is a great idea. But it's not something to engage in casually. So if you decide to partner with investors, just be sure to use the proper protections including entities, agreements...

Power is the ability to create motion...like a powerful locomotive, rocket ship or airplane. People can be powerful too. A strong man can move heavy weights. When it comes to building a successful portfolio or business, a powerful person has the ability to take effective action. Efficient, energetic and focused forward. Partnerships can combine the personal power of two or more people to make thin...

Special guest Matt Kerkhoff writes for Richard Russell’s Dow Theory Letters. He spends a lot of time watching the flows of money in and out of financial asset classes. With the stock market at record highs, gold at 12 year lows and real estate returning to pre-crash levels in some markets, we want to know what’s coming next. Is there a new wave of wealth about to pour into real estate? Will the st...

Our friend Robert Kiyosaki says "Savers are losers". Does that mean you shouldn't save? Of course not! As real estate prices rise and lending comes back into the market, real estate investors are going to be realizing profits - whether from sales or refinances. Plus, the more properties you own, they more cash reserves you hold. In both cases, investors end up sitting on piles of dollars. While th...

Just when you think you have it all figured out, a new year and its new laws comes along and changes things up. In this episode, we take a look at a provision in the Dodd-Frank bill that limits how investors can use carry-back financing when exiting a property or a portfolio. There's bad news...and there's good news! In either case, you need to be aware. So tune in and find out what's changed and...

The Guys answer another collection of great questions from the listeners! In this episode, we talk about leverage and how the mortgage markets work; how to build relationships that protect and advance your interests; using technology to keep track of people and properties; and a special guest guru stops by to provide sage advice to those considering entering real estate as a profession. Plus, we i...

The great thing about real estate is that there are so many ways to make money! In this episode, we visit with a guy who creates cash flow from coffee beans. Really. When you think of all the coffee consumed around the world, wouldn't it be great to get in on the action? You can. It all starts with the coffee bean, which grows on coffee trees, which grow in real estate. See the connection? It's ea...

Options are one of the most interesting, yet often misunderstood, tools in an investor's tool box. Wall Street investors use options to create profits, hedge positions, and speculate on uncertainty. Can Main Street investors do the same thing? To find out, we sit down with Rich Dad's Paper Asset Advisor, Andy Tanner. Andy tells us there are lots of similarities between paper asset options and real...

From the floor of the New Orleans Investment Conference, we visit with fund manager Frank Holmes, best-selling author and radio personality Charles Goyette, and precious metals commentator Brien Lundin. After a full four days of educational sessions, presentation preparation and delivery, and lively conversations with fellow speakers and attendees, our brains are full. SO fun. In this episode, we...

Rehabbing is a rite of passage for most real estate investors. Nearly everyone tries it. But some people turn it into a thriving business. How? In this episode, we sit down face to face with professional rehabber Terry Kerr. For over a decade, Terry's built a booming business buying, fixing up, renting and selling single family homes. And Terry didn't just come in after the crash to help clean up...

When investors are ready to trade in their little green houses for something bigger, there are more choices than just apartments. In this episode, we talk office properties with commercial agent and real estate investor Craig Coppola. Savvy residential real estate investors pay attention to their local commercial markets because office and industrial absorption can provide important clues about th...