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

Answering your questions is one of our favorite things to do! Every few weeks, we reach into the email grab bag and pull out a handful of interesting questions from our worldwide audience. Join hosts Robert Helms, Russell Gray and The Godfather of Real Estate, Bob Helms, for this episode of Ask The Guys as we discuss values, ventures, volatility and velocity - and whatever else our very vociferous...

Success Magazine publisher Darren Hardy is our special guest for this inspiring episode of The Real Estate Guys™ radio show! We’re guessing if you’re interested in real estate investing, you plan on being successful. And if you believe principles of success in any endeavor can be learned and implemented, then you’re going to LOVE this show. Darren not only enjoys the amazing privilege of interview...

Who in their right mind would buy over $300 million of real estate in the middle of a giant recession? And if that isn’t crazy enough, who would think that people actually need and love the rat race? In this eclectic episode, host Robert Helms talks with two guys who both look at the world a little differently than the average Joe. Ken McElroy is Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki’s long tim...

Pain is life’s way of getting your attention when it wants to teach you something. Real estate investors buy properties because they want rent checks, but every once in awhile you’ll get a reality check instead. And that’s what Halloween Horror Stories is all about! In this eerie episode, we look at random samplings of scary stuff that happens to real life real estate investors. We discuss the pro...

The Federal Reserve Bank is arguably the most powerful non-governmental institution on the planet. It controls the money supply of the world’s largest economy, has a profound impact on interest rates and inflation (both of which directly affect real estate investors!), and has tremendous authority over all banking in the United States. And if all that wasn’t power enough, because the U.S. dollar s...

Robert Kiyosaki shares his thoughts about the new economic reality facing young people. His Rich Dad Poor Dad message of financial education, entrepreneurism and alternative investing has resonated with many millions of people all around the globe. Kiyosaki notes that rapid changes from banking to technology to international trade continue to create a variety of challenges - and opportunities - fo...

Atlanta, Georgia is one of the largest metros in the United States. Strategically located in the southeast, Atlanta is a hub for transportation. And with a strong education infrastructure, a favorable climate and low cost of living, Atlanta boasts a large, young, well-educated population, and is home to several Fortune 500 companies. In fact, Atlanta is one of the fastest growing areas over the la...

CPA Tom Wheelwright says, "Active real estate investors should NEVER pay tax on their cash flow or gains...EVER!" Sounds good to us! But how? Find out in this episode when we sit down to talk taxes with this Rich Dad Advisor to Robert Kiyosaki. Plus, Tom reveals the most common mistake he sees on real estate investors' tax returns and why the tax code is both a tool and a treasure map to real esta...

Picking markets with the right kind of jobs is the subject of this intriguing episode of The Real Estate Guys™ radio show. After all, tenants have an easier time paying the rent if they actually have a job! To learn more, we visit with the CEO of one city’s Chamber of Commerce. Tune in and discover what this city is doing to attract businesses and grow jobs, and some things you should be looking f...

When it comes to retirement, getting there means knowing where, why and how. And without foresight, opportunities can be squandered or missed altogether. Since real estate is simply a means to an end, it's important to begin with the end in mind. In this episode, Host Robert Helms takes a look at some things to think about when planning your retirement approach. Then he sits down with two special...

Learning real estate investing is a lot more than just understanding contracts, financing and lease agreements. Technical knowledge is important, but easily obtained, while "soft skills" (attitudes, habits and beliefs), inner drive, and the right team of advisors, vendors, staff and friends are arguably even more important, yet much more elusive. As your intrepid hosts, we trot around the globe (m...

When the quality of the currency is questionable, it's critical to be extra careful when selecting markets and property types. That sounds good, but what does it mean in the real world? The answer isn't short, but it's very common sense once you hear it. And we get the lessons from some unlikely guests. First we visit with Frank Trotter, President of Everbank Direct. As a banker who deals not only...

Special guests Peter Schiff and Ty Andros share economic insights in our fourth and final installment of August and the Economy. Peter has become widely renowned for his independent perspectives on what ails the American economy and what it will take to fix it. He contends regularly with mainstream media pundits and has an impressive ability to predict major economic trends. Ty Andros also manages...

How does the first ever downgrade of U.S. bonds affect interest rates? Inquiring minds want to know! Economics professor Steve Horwitz is our substititue teacher for this session of our August and the Economy series. And who said summer school was no fun? As real estate investors, we care about interest rates. Since rates are affected by the bond market, and a disruption of the bond markets is wha...

We get face to face with not one, but TWO presidential candidates and get their views about the U.S. economy, housing, jobs and the federal debt. No matter what your political persuasion, wouldn't it be interesting to know what two bona fide candidates think needs to be done and why they think they're the right guys for the job? Listen in as host Robert Helms talks economics, jobs and real estate...

August 2011 will go down in history as a time when the entire world focused on the economy in both the U.S. and around the world. Even casual observers realize that macro-economic movements matter to Main Street in a big way. Wouldn't you like to know what the big players are thinking? The Real Estate Guys™ are here to help! We travel the world to capture the interviews you won’t hear anywhere els...

Real estate clubs are a great place to increase your education, expand your network, get into more deal flow or find investment partners. But like investors, not all clubs are the same. Knowing what you want and what to look for is essential in finding a good match. And if you can't find a club that suits you, starting one of your own just might be your best bet. After a decade of both running and...

The U.S. debt ceiling debate of 2011 is one of the biggest financial stories since the mortgage meltdown set off a chain reaction of quantitative easing, government stimulus and swelling deficits. For the average person, a lot of this is so big and far away from Main Street, that watching, waiting and wondering seems like the best you can do. A few real adventurous souls are lighting up social med...

If necessity is the mother of invention, then distress is the mother of creativity. And if you’ve ever been in a brainstorming session, you know the best ideas come from getting lot of people talking. It’s also true that the brightest, most experienced people often have a lot to say. So for today’s episode we invited a guy who’s been finding interesting ways to close deals and generate profits - e...

Your questions are the stars of today’s episode! While we address several excellent queries, we camped out on one in particular because it’s a common, but very important topic. When you see a great deal with instant (found) equity, room for improvement (forced equity); plus it's in a strong rental market, do you flip out for the quick bucks - or go long for the cash flow, tax breaks, and long term...

Moving up to ”big deals” is the goal of everyone who plays Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki’s Cash Flow game, just like going from little green houses to big red hotels is the path to riches in Parker Brothers’ Monopoly. In the real world, the natural progression for real estate investors is from single family houses to apartment buildings. But the real world means real money, which can be...

Good things happen when the market is bad. Why? Because smart people become very creative. This episode features a variation on a theme motivated developers used during the boom to improve their cash flow. One thing skittish investors really like in an uncertain economy is predictable cash flow. Listen and learn as our special guest Ron Black explains how motivated sellers are creating a compellin...

As your collection of real estate grows, so does the size of your reserves and the volume of cash flowing through your hands. Are there lessons to be learned from how big players like banks manage their cash? To find out, The Real Estate Guys™ invite special guest Patrick Donohoe into the studio to unravel one of the more mysterious methods big banks use to manage cash. We’re pretty sure you haven...

The Checkbook IRA allows you to act quickly when you see a great deal for a non-traditional investment like a foreclosure, short sale, fixer-upper or discount note. No more paperwork and waiting while your custodian reviews and approves your deal. Just write a check and get it done! With the stock market down (again), concerned investors are turning back to real estate - and are looking to their i...

Attorney Mauricio Rauld sits in with The Guys to help answer a variety of your questions including how to find a great deal, how to get started with very little money, ideas for getting out of an underwater property, finding a good real estate agent in a foreign country; plus lots of legal and tax questions such as how to invest successfully in a tenant friendly state, the pros and cons of being a...