Casual Fridays REI

When you’re starting a new business and you’re hungry for money and growth it’s not uncommon to look at everything that comes your way. For example, you may want to focus on deals that make $20,000 profit but a deal comes along that will make $2,000 so you take it because, after all, it is … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-283-taking-on-everything/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

Today’s show is inspired by a very unique dining experience one of our host had last week. The concept of the restaurant was simple enough, you get a top notch dining experience and at the end you’re asked to pay what you thought the meal was worth. For some that might be one dollar and … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-282-pay-what-you-think/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

If you’ve taken our training or listen to our podcast long enough you’ve no doubt heard us talk about the importance of having access to your property. There’s a couple different types of this though and we feel that it’s important for us to break it down for you. That’s what todays show is all … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-281-tranny-pan-hill/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

We’re really excited to have Russ Morgan and Joey Mure from Wealth Without Wall Street on the show today. These guys work really hard to be the hub for financial insights and education for individuals, business owners and investors nationwide. They believe that taking control over your finances will lead to greater prosperity and a … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-280-wealth-without-wall-street/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

A major part of what we do as Land Investors involves buying and selling land remotely from our homes and for the most part that’s exactly what we do. Every now and again though we’ll hop in the truck and head out on an adventure and go visit some parcels that we’re thinking about buying. … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-279-16-hours-of-windshield-time/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

As we personally continue to grow our businesses we’re taking on larger and larger projects and while the strong majority of our deals are still land related, we’re stepping out and going after projects that we’ve always dreamed of doing. One of the projects is a commercial development deal and as it’s being worked through … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-278-why-its-hard-for-the-small-guy/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

A really common theme in the Real Estate Investing niche is that you can buy properties for zero money down. I know you’ve heard some sort of variation of that saying and it sounds so easy right? Can it actually be done though? If it can, is it easy? What about scaling your business.. Can … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-277-does-it-actually-take-money-to-make-money/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

It doesn’t matter who we are or where we’re at in life, we all experience some sort of fear. That could be something like the fear of starting a new business, the fear of growing that business or it could be the fear of going broke. The fact is that everyone you meet has something … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-276-feel-the-fear-and-do-it-anyway/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

Every asset class whether it’s Real Estate or not will, at some point, talk about the Return on Investment that it generates. For example, it’s not uncommon for an apartment investors to boast about paying a 8-12% return to their clients and when it comes to house flippers you’ll typically see them shooting for roughly … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-275-whats-a-good-roi/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

Almost every time we speak to someone new about getting into the niche of Land Investing we’re asked what it takes to succeed. That’s an interesting question and one we haven’t ever sat down on the podcast and talked about. So, today we’re going to do just that. It’s a special show because we normally … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-274-what-it-takes-to-be-successful/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

As Land Investors we’re not bound by the same rules that traditional house investors deal with because we can buy land in any state throughout the country. That’s what makes this niche so great, you never have to leave your home and you’ve got boundless opportunities for deals. With this though, comes some states that … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-273-states-that-suck/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

It’s a question as old as Land Investing… Should I improve my property? Clean up the brush, trim the trees, mow the grass, etc.. etc.. There’s definitely something to be said about it because at some point you’ll buy an amazing piece of property and you’ll start thinking to yourself that if you just spent … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-272-improving-your-property/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

Too much of one of these and not enough of the other can be detrimental to just about any business. We think most people know that too but you still see it all the time and it doesn’t matter if you’re brand new to this or a seasoned vet. The fact is, as a business … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-271-decisive-or-impulsive/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

In the Land Investing niche the absolute best way to get leads is to do Blind Offers through a Direct Mail Campaign. That’s it. It has been proven time after time. Sometimes those campaigns go great and you’re swimming in property and sometimes they don’t. The people who do best in this industry don’t get … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-270-dwelling-on-your-last-mailer/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

It doesn’t matter if you’re dealing with you spouse, business partner, Realtors, clients, etc.. The quickest way to spoil a relationship is to lack in your communication skills. We all know that keeping people informed is important yet we somehow manage to forget to do it. We’ve experienced it plenty in our business and we’re … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-269-topshelf-communication/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

Sometimes in life and business you’ve got to be prepared to role up your sleeves, do the work that needs to be done and get a little dirt on your hands. Sometimes that means making sacrifices too. That means you may have to miss some sleep or miss a night out or whatever that may … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-268-unseen-sacrifices/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>