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

At a time when everyone is crying about how Uncle Sam is making it hard to do business, real estate entrepreneurs are getting a break. Actually, ALL entrepreneurs are getting a break, but since we're The Real Estate Guys, we're excited about the real estate angle. The short of it is that the recently passed JOBS Act will make it easier for new businesses to raise start-up capital through "crowd fu...

Over $1.7 trillion of commercial mortgages are coming due in the short term. In a normal world, that debt would be refinanced and life goes on. But today, many of those properties are underwater and there just aren’t as many lenders willing to refinance these loans. In fact, our guest says that over $1 trillion of those loans will need to be re-negotiated. Why? Well, when you owe the bank a $10,00...

One of the secrets to making a lot of money is to catch a profitable wave. Sounds interesting, but what does it mean? Well, a financial wave happens when a variety of forces converge to move people or their money in a particular direction. That movement can have a substantial impact on any given asset class or geographic region - and the effect can be much more pronounced when the asset class or r...

Consider how much you've learned in just the past 10 years from the books you've read, people you've met and experiences you've had. Then imagine talking to someone who's been investing since 1957. Do you think you could learn at least one important thing from that guy? We think so, which is why we decided to interview our very own Godfather of Real Estate, Bob Helms. Listen in and follow Bob's tr...

Nothing's more alluring to a couple of real estate guys than a low cut price and nice perky rents. But is there more to consider when choosing a property for a long term relationship? Our guest on today’s episode thinks so. Ryan Hinricher is a big brained former bank analyst turned real estate investor. He says before getting too enamored of pro forma potential cash flow, it's wise to look at othe...

It’s been said that for someone’s circumstances to improve, that someone needs to improve. Most of us know that. Just like attaining the ideal body weight, we all know what to do. So why aren't we all there? Because contrary to popular myth, knowledge alone isn’t necessarily power. Some would argue that discipline is the answer. Perhaps. But who has the discipline to continually fight against thei...

Is there a scientific way to approach market selection? Something the average real estate investor can actually do? Our in-studio guest Tom Wilson thinks so! Tom enjoyed a 30 year enginerring and management career in Silicon Valley, but decided that Corporate America wasn't going to provide the kind of financial future he dreamed of. Real estate looked good, but he'd heard some horror stories, so...

Donald Trump joins The Real Estate Guys™ for a candid conversation about real estate, opportunity, entrepreneurism and the U.S. economy. The Donald says, “If you’re going to think, you might as well think big!” And since how you think affects what you do, and what do affects the results you produce, it stands to reason that to improve your results, you need to improve your thinking. So tune in and...

The right real estate agents are worth their weight in gold. But how do you find them? And how do you work effectively with them? Great questions! In this enlightening episode, Robert and the Godfather reflect back on their decades of experience as both agents and investors. Along the way, we take a call from our good friend Robert Kiyosaki, who shares the vision behind the Midas Touch, a new book...

How to get started with nothing is one of the most common questions we're asked. Often, the people asking don't realize how limiting their paradigm is. Everyone has something to work with and most have a lot more than they realize. Why don't they see it? We think it starts with the right mindset. Donald Trump says "Think like a billionaire". Tony Robbins says "You don't lack resources, you lack re...

Investing where the numbers make sense often means leaving your home town and scoping out new real estate markets. It’s something we do often and have learned to enjoy. Hot off an exciting exploratory trip to one market and a fun field trip to another, we thought we’d reflect on the what, why and how of visiting new markets. And while internet search has made all kinds of data remotely available t...

Attorney Garrett Sutton updates us on the latest and greatest in the world of asset protection. Protecting wealth isn’t as sexy as accumulating it, but it’s still a very important part of being a successful investor. And as laws change, court cases get decided and revenue hungry states raise fees, it’s vital for astute investors to stay up to date. So listen in to the conversation, as attorney Gar...

When banks are broken, borrowers are frustrated. But this provides a great opportunity for private parties to provide capital to keep things moving. Best of all, it's profitable for both parties! In this scintillating episode of The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show, we visit with two real world real estate veterans who are putting private lenders together with out-of-the box borrowers in a market with...

Special guest Andy Tanner is a stock trader who says principles of paper asset trading can be useful to real estate investors. Really? Since we’re not fans of the stock market, we thought this was worth checking out. So we jumped on a plane to Salt Lake City and sat down with Andy face to face. We found out we have a lot more in common that we thought! So listen in to the conversation and grab som...

Robert Kiyosaki says the single most important skill every entrepreneur must have is the ability to sell. We agree! When it comes to real estate deal making, the more creative you want to be, the less you can reply upon third parties to put your deals together for you. In this episode, The Real Estate Guys™ draw upon their collective decades of real world experience to share practical tips on deve...

It's true. Super Bowl Sunday is a bigger media event than The Real Estate Guys radio show (hard to believe, we know). In fact, the Super Bowl's 110 million viewers make it the top viewed show of the year - 5 times bigger than American Idol! Why should you care? You shouldn't. Because unless you're connected to the business of football or lucky enough to place a winning bet, the outcome of the Supe...

Emerging economies, free(er) trade, high speed communications and the troubled financial systems of the U.S. and Europe all mean people, money and opportunities are moving around the globe in unprecedented fashion. It’s a lot to keep up on! But have no fear, The Real Estate Guys are here! In this episode, we take a look at a variety of articles and talk about the trends in global real estate marke...

Elite achievers in every profession use coaches to provide training, accountability, motivation and encouragement. But what about real estate investors? And what exactly does a coach do? We were curious, so we headed out to sunny (but freezing) Salt Lake City, Utah to pay a visit on Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad Coaching. Once inside the the safe and warm confines of the Rich Dad Coaching offices, we...

Special guest Rob Bonahoom calls in to give us the latest and greatest from the brave new world of real estate financing. A lot has changed over the last few years, so even though rates are low, what does it take to qualify? Where is the most and best money available for investors? Residential? Commercial? Apartments? Inquiring minds want to know! Tune in and find out! The Real Estate Guys™ radio...

Change is the only constant. So it's important to monitor the winds of change, and adjust your sails accordingly. What should real estate investors be watching and doing in the New Year? Join Robert Helms and Russell Gray as they ponder this question heading into 2012. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate invest...

Answers to your questions with Robert , Russ and The Godfather! This episode features a collection of questions that are all over map. No, really. We mean these questions come from ALL over the map. The Real Estate Guys podcast has grown to where it's being downloaded in over 150 countries. But what’s interesting is that no matter where you are, as long as you have the right to own private propert...

Hear updates on 8 real estate markets by 8 real estate practitioners in The Real Estate Guys™ version of market speed dating! After all, before you go out on a field trip date or get into heavy investing, why not get a quick sampling of what's out there? And as great as the internet is, sometimes you just need the warmth of a real human voice. Sharing their perspectives on how their respective mar...

Changes in technology, the economy, laws, banking, politics and even pop culture all affect the flow of people and money to and from geographic areas, price points and product types. Whew! That’s a lot to think about! The good news is that when change happens, so does opportunity - but we need to be paying attention. In this episode, Robert, Russ and the Godfather talk about how real estate reacts...

Today’s banking system is a far cry from George Bailey’s Bailey Building and Loan in the classic film It’s a Wonderful Life. Back then, savers put money in local institutions where local bankers lent it out to local borrowers. Today everything funnels through Wall Street and the Federal Reserve, and the last few years have shown that when deals get too far away from Main Street, weird stuff happen...

Credit repair expert Wayne Sanford updates us on the real world of credit and what you can do to improve your credit score fast. In today’s tight credit markets, a better credit score is not just a matter of getting a better interest rate - it can be the difference between getting approved or being rejected. And since we hate rejection, we think it’s a good idea to get some qualified credit score...