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Ep 112#112: A Single Parent's Benefits And People's True Needs

Social Media is one of the FASTEST ways to become updated on what's happening, especially during crisis or turn of events like this current pandemic. Meanwhile, some people are using these platforms to MISLEAD and give FALSE INFORMATION to those people that have no or have limited knowledge in a specific scenario. In this episode, Ron and Heather describe what are the advantages and disadvantages of being a Single Parent, especially the benefits it can get and what should be the Government's actions to help those people who are stuck, trap and don't have the power to lift themselves away from poverty. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE The Story of A Single Parent. Pointing Out the Benefits of Being a Single Parent. Explaining the Difference and Comparing the True to Life Single Parent & the Misleading Facebook Post. Giving thoughts and Advice that you can use and share in real life. How Financial Education will give a BIG impact on the situation. Negative thinking and taking no action with the problem makes it more complicated. How to help people that are STUCK with the same problem. Ron shares his horrible experience using a Government Program. Understanding what people really NEED HELP with. Lessons you learn in the story. 2 Takeaways of this Episode. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Nathan Brooks http://www.bridgeturnkey.com/ Bridge Turnkey Investments If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Feb 1, 202119 min

Ep 111#111: The Periodic Current Market Forecast And The Effect On Eviction Moratorium

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Ron and Heather talk about the new Periodic Current Market Forecast including the newly-elected President's effect on eviction moratorium and CDC which involves investors and ordinary people. This episode also includes the effect of the new legislation, updates on the housing market's supply and demand, and tips you can do and share. Listen to the full episode to get the full information about this topic and much more! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE The effects of New legislation and the people affected by it. The Importance of having a Professional Property Management. In-depth thoughts about the Eviction Moratorium and CDC between the Incumbent and Previous U.S Presidents Periodic Market Forecast for Investors: Shortage of Inventory in every Market. Net Migration Status. The Good and Bad side of Moving to Business Friendly Estates. The Housing Market is struggling to keep up with the Demand. 3 Best TAKEAWAYS that you can do RIGHT NOW. Why people are scared about what's next. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-25/housing-boom-in-u-s-threatened-by-shortage-of-available-homes https://www.uhaul.com/Articles/About/22746/2020-Migration-Trends-U-Haul-Ranks-50-States-By-Migration-Growth/ https://www.forbes.com/advisor/mortgages/new-home-construction-forecast/ If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Jan 25, 202129 min

Ep 110#110: Shaping Up Your Life With Positivity To Become Better

Has there been a time when you think you are worthless and futile? Have you been scared of failure? Did it come to a point you have self-doubts even if you have overflowing confidence? If you have thought about these questions, then today's episode is ALL YOU NEED as it talks about dealing with your problems, overcoming insecurities and shaping your confidence the right way. Whether you are in the real estate business or not, it is vital to believe and trust in yourself and surround yourself with the right people. You should know who to approach to get advice and support from to accomplish your goals. Tune in as Ron Philips shares his journey to getting into the Masterminds group, how it has shaped his life and how he has inspired other people such as Heather Marchant. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Understanding why many people are attracted to successful people, celebrities and influencers' lives. Do famous influencers still doubt themselves? Reasons why people are scared to start with something new and how to fix it? Ways on how successful people deal with their problems. Proof that hanging out with the wrong people can crash your success. What is the best way to level up and go out of your comfort zone? Other valuable tips for everyone to achieve a positive outlook in life and become better. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Untethered Soul Book If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Jan 20, 202125 min

Ep 109#109: All You Need To Know About Money And Finance To Build Wealth - John Dwyer

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EPISODE SUMMARY: How much understanding do you have on how money works in your road to financial wealth? Here with us today is John Dwyer, the President and CEO of Solid Rock Financial Group. Since 2009, he has spent educating people on how wealth really works, what the implications on taxation are, and how money works in distribution. His expertise includes helping others understand and navigate the course of their wealth to be in control of their money for once in their life. Listen to this episode to find out John's unique financial model in building a solid foundation plan! John will guide you in understanding the truth about money and taxes and how market volatility can kill you. He believes that money isn't something micro, but MACRO which can greatly affect our financial decisions. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE What are the most common mistakes people make when building and keeping wealth in the distribution side? What are the three components in the financial world? What does it mean by "wealth transfers"? Tax income deduction vs Tax income reduction How do you eventually not ever talk to the IRAs again? What is Roth IRA and how is it set up? What does "safe withdrawal rate theory" mean? If they are a great asset, how do we position their capital to where they have their cash liquidity for opportunity? How do you utilize every tax benefit to lower tax overflow? Understanding the importance of establishing a plan and what you want to accomplish RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE https://noplanningfee.com/ Beyond All Boundaries Podcast If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Jan 11, 202136 min

Ep 108#108: Guide To Real Estate Syndication Deal Structure

EPISODE SUMMARY: Today's episode is a continuation of the discussion on syndications. Ron and Heather briefly recapped about syndication, how it works, what is private placement, roles of a general and limited partner, cap rates and all other different kinds of things you can do mostly with respect to apartment buildings. When you are looking at a syndication deal, there are certain things you need to understand first before going through the structuring process. Tune in to this episode to learn more about it and some common important questions you should ask about the structure and the deal itself. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE When the deal is structured, how often and what type of reporting do you get? Understanding as to when you get paid. Understanding as to how long your money is gonna be in? Would it be on a short term, mid term or long term deal? Do syndicators guarantee returns? What are your options if your life's circumstances change and you want to get out of the deal? Knowing how and when the Sponsors (General partners) make money. How important and indicative is the structuring of the payout of the Limited Partner? As far as the deal goes, how is it usually priced and is it comparable? Knowing and understanding the story and the shape of the property As a Limited Partner, what should you expect as a return in the first year? Understanding the rents that you are projecting in an area What are some deal structure points? RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Jan 4, 202125 min

Ep 107#107: FILTHY OR NOT: The Article On The Booming of Home Sales And Evictions This Pandemic Period

EPISODE SUMMARY: Today's episode talks about Ron and Heather's standpoints regarding the latest article from Time Magazine which gave emphasis on how booming the real estate business is despite the pandemic while millions of American renters struggle in paying their rents and other daily expenses due to losing jobs. The pandemic has forced families to spend more time at home. Thus, creating a higher demand in bigger spaces and considering moving to suburban areas to take advantage of the cheapest mortgage rates. The whole point of the article was that the rules should be changed to make it easier for the renters who have insufficient savings to become homeowners because homeowners are better off than renters. IS IT REALLY TRUE and IS IT NECESSARY that rules have to be changed? Does the news give us the AMPLE INFORMATION? Or is it FILTHY at all? Learn more about the News Article and what Ron and Heather have to say. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE House prices going way up due to the normal economic cycle - Supply and Demand Reasons why there's high demand and shortage of real estate property Housing markets during the 2008 recession vs. the 2020 pandemic How can house prices go up affecting hard working people around the country because their property value goes up? FHA Loans and EIDL Loans Should we be somehow affording a person who can't come up with (a $3500) the ability to buy a $100k house? What are the filthy or gray areas in the article that are quite misleading to readers? Truth behind the following assumptions. Is it a SHOCKER during the pandemic? Or has it been this way even before covid-19: Homeowners are better off financially than people who rent Renters are disproportionately hurt by the crisis Long before pandemic hits, everyone has the right to own a home but is it necessary to buy one if you really have insufficient funds to pay for it? Understand what you are signing from the beginning to avoid worse financial situations RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Dec 28, 202027 min

Ep 106#106: REALTORS: Are They Worth It?

EPISODE SUMMARY: In today's real estate climate of artificially low interest rates and everyone's almost a buyer, many have questioned whether or not the 6% commission given to realtors is worth it? It's quite a HUGE margin and it's crazy how it's structured and regulated. This episode will UNCOVER the truth as Ron Philipps and guest Dave Payerchin, the Co-Founder of Sell House Columbus and Columbus Turnkey Houses, share their point of view in this matter. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Dave Payerchin presents a comparison of realtor commissions from the other countries based on the report of Wall Street Journal. How does the 6% realtor commission compete with the larger firms? When the market turns, things always change. If the market softens, it's gonna be hard to charge more than 6%. What value do you bring to the table? Aside from realtors, who else gets affected in losing market shares to large companies? In the entire structure, do you need to charge more commissions in order to survive? How can a block chain technology transform this thing? You have to control marketing to control the market. Helping realtors get on that level of marketing and stepping up their games RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Dec 22, 202028 min

Ep 105#105: Understanding The Basics of Real Estate Syndication

EPISODE SUMMARY: If you are a real estate investor, it is significant to understand the concept of syndication especially if you are cornered with limited resources in pooling capital of investment. There may be times where having a group of investors would likely be the answer to acquire such property. So HOW DOES IT WORK? Tune in to this episode to learn more about the basics and concepts of syndication with Ron and Heather. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE What does a "Syndication" mean? How can a syndication in real estate be created? Why does the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) care about syndication? Roles of Limited Partners (investors) vs General Partners (sponsors) Risks and Rewards of being a Limited Partner and General Partner? How important are General Partners when you are looking at syndication of any kind? Types of properties in syndication What is a "Value-Add Property"? Who can invest in a syndication? What is an "Accredited Investor" and how to become one? What information is usually asked from people looking in syndication to show proof that they are accredited? Understanding the RULE 501 under the securities act Understanding the deal structure How important is the story (both front and back story) of the property? How important is due diligence when acquiring a property for syndication? Understanding the market where the property is situated What is a Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) and how does it work? What is "Preferred Return Rates"? RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Dec 14, 202036 min

Ep 104#104: All You Need To Know About Asset Protection - Bob Bluhm

EPISODE SUMMARY: Anybody in business faces the risk of litigation and liabilities including those in the real estate industry. So if you are a property owner, it is best to get your substantial assets protected the earliest time possible! How? Look no further and listen to this episode as Bob Bluhm shares his expertise in asset protection. He is also a lawyer for over 3 decades and started his career in the legal world as a trial attorney. Now Bob Bluhm is also tagged as one of the renowned national speakers. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE What is an "Asset Protection"? Who should be concerned about asset protection? How important is asset protection in real estate? What is an LLC (Limited Liability Company) and how does it work? How important is the structure of LLC? What happens if you get the other aspects of the structure wrong? Does fake LLC usually happen? If you mess this piece up, how does it allow some litigator to tear your LLC to shred? What does it mean by "piercing the corporate veil"? How do we look at structuring for someone with a substantial amount of assets to be protected? How essential is an overall plan or a visual structure of the company for the protection? When to use a Family Limited Partnership, Trust and LLC? What does another entity in place of LLC do? What level of asset should a person step over insurance and start doing entity structure? Offense and defense in acquiring a property Getting the best people in your team to help you with both the offense and the defense in keeping your assets RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Dec 7, 202030 min

Ep 103#103: Essential Things You Need To Know About Property Management - Mandi Clark

EPISODE SUMMARY: Property Managers play a vital role in the real estate industry since they are the mediators between the landlords and tenants and ensure proper communication is taking place. In today's episode, find out some essential things you need to know about property management with Mandi Clark from the Clark Family, one of the best longest running Property Management Companies. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE How has covid affects Property Management in general? What does a Property Manager do? Communication with owners: How should clients interact with property managers? What would the "perfect" owner be? How difficult is it for Property Managers to act as "middlemen" between the owners and the tenants? Creating long term relationships and proper communications with the people Explaining tenants the real estate expectations Getting contacted through emails vs via phone calls What are some realistic and unrealistic expectations they can have on their property managers? How to keep the property rented for a long period of time with a low vacancy rate? Some of the reasons why tenants are leaving? What's your best horror story as a property manager and how did you resolve it? RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Nov 30, 202039 min

#102: Ways To Save Huge Amount Of Money From Real Estate Investment Taxes -Joe Viery

EPISODE SUMMARY: Who doesn't love paying less in taxes? Sure most people do especially those in real estate investments! Tune in to this episode and find out effective ways to reduce tax liabilities with Joe Viery, the Founder and President of US Tax Advisors Group Inc. By using legal, IRS compliant and proven tax planning structures combined with effective engineered based studies, he specializes in working with those who want to protect their assets and create wealth. His wisdom and knowledge would surely blow you away! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE What is "cost segregation"? How does cost segregation for single and multi families applicable to the average person who buys properties? What is "depreciation"? How to accelerate depreciation? Can cost segregation now be used in smaller properties? Legal techniques that IRS use Sample calculation on a property's depreciation Things that one needs to know if this is a good fit for them? Passive losses vs Active losses What is "depreciation recapture"? Short term vs. Long term capital gains Can you do depreciation recapture without cost segregation? How does 1031 exchange work? What is a "bonus depreciation" and how does it work? What are the parameters in being able to use that bonus depreciation of writing it all off? Can bonus depreciation be applied to all properties? RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Nov 23, 202040 min

Ep 101#101: Things To Look Out For To Increase Value Of Your Commercial Properties

EPISODE SUMMARY: Although it entails more upfront costs and higher maintenance, some real estate investors prefer commercial properties due to its higher earning potential compared to residential units. If you are looking at buying commercial properties, tune in to this episode to find out the basic things to look for that are gonna make a massive amount of difference in the net operating income and value of the property. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Residential houses vs. Commercial units What commercial lenders ask on these small apartment deals? Fraud ways and abuse Freddie Mac loan Residential vs. Commercial Performa Understanding what "RUBS" is Understanding comparable sales "cap rates" Few sample calculations property value with cap rates Getting rewarded for how well the property has been improved Understanding capital expenditures as value added to the properties What is a syndication? What is the "preferred return"? RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Nov 16, 202029 min

Ep 100#100: How Does The Nationwide Eviction Ban of CDC Affect The Landlords?

EPISODE SUMMARY: Have you heard about the nationwide eviction moratorium issued by CDC recently? It prevents landlords from evicting residential tenants during the ongoing pandemic. This has become a controversy especially that nowhere does it authorize the CDC to impose such a law. As a result, the Landlords and homebuilders filed a lawsuit in federal court against the CDC in an effort to stop such memorandum. Tune in to this episode and listen to what Ron and Heather have to say. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE What does the CDC stand for? What does housing have to do with the Disease Control? Difference between the "CARES ACT" and "CDC's Nationwide Eviction" Where does it mention that they have authority to do anything with respect to housing? Would people take advantage of this to omit them from paying their rent? Is this an injustice to the side of the landlord? Are there any political screams going on behind this issue? What could possibly happen if the moratorium is lifted? What are the probable risks that the landlords will experience in this scenario? RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Nov 9, 202025 min

Ep 99#099: How Important Is Business And Client Loyalty?

EPISODE SUMMARY: Because the business world and the consumer minds are changing, some are going dramatic that anybody couldn't see that they are in the wrong direction. Yes, we can change the technological sides of things but not the moral things. In this episode, learn more about the relevance of core values, most especially loyalty in today's time to bring in more clients that you want. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE What is business loyalty and how important is it? Attracting partners and business in the same way How to get clients' loyalty? Why is it important to maintain clients' loyalty? How does customer loyalty affect a business? Define the exact meaning of the word that you use Loyalty = favorable experiences RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Nov 3, 202025 min

Ep 98#098: How To Manage Home Building & Property Management Business Successfully- Rocky Clark

EPISODE SUMMARY: Tune in to this episode as Heather Marchant interviews Rocky Clark of R&R Construction who do not just build new construction houses in Oklahoma City but owns a property management company too. He has also been in partnership with real estate professionals like RP Capital for several years already. Find out more how Rocky Clark was able to manage successfully both his home building business and property management company. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE How Rocky Clark got into construction? How did Rocky get into owning a property management company? What made his property management company so successful? Get good leasing agents Treat people right How did Rocky get into a million dollar property? Difference between a builder working with an owner-occupied homes and a builder working in investment properties Why would a builder work with Investors? RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Website: R&R Homes If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Oct 27, 202021 min

Ep 97#097: 8 of 8: Live Q & A Session

As part of their month-long series, tune in to this episode as Ron and Heather engage in a Live Q & A via YouTube and Facebook channels to allow interaction with their listeners and viewers. Click here watch the live replay! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Better understanding on amortization schedule Which one is better to utilize your money: Cash out refinance or Home equity line of credit? Is it a big deal to buy properties remotely? How do you find the right people and property manager to work with? Who you do business with is very important Trust your guts / instinct How do you know the right price point for a property? Should you buy new properties or with less maintenance but higher upfront cost? Understanding risk reward ratio How to evaluate if it's a good deal? Owning in property in a tenant-friendly property vs. landlord-friendly state Tips in dealing with property managers: Fine line between being a pest and being informed Is there more maintenance or things to be aware of in colder weather climates? RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Oct 23, 202031 min

Ep 96#096: 7 of 8: Ways To Build And Scale Your Real Estate Business

EPISODE SUMMARY: Have you ever thought on how to properly scale your real estate business? Do you want it to grow too fast or just at the right pace? Striking that delicate balance can be confusing and daunting, but with the right tools, steps and processes, you'll be able to help your business on where it needs to be with fewest growing pains possible. Tune in to this episode to learn more on how to grow your real estate portfolio. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Why some property owners stop their business Vision, Plan, Leverage, Systems, Actions Levering the tax law How you did you do these steps How can you move these steps quicker What happens if we are able to leverage, acquire more assets and upgrade those assets Cost segregation How to utilize the money we have to grow our assets Analyze your properties on an annual basis How to scale if you are not comfortable with a lot of debt Scaling is easier with a vision and a plan RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Oct 21, 202037 min

Ep 95#095: 6 of 8: Tips And Tricks Of The Trade in Property Management

EPISODE SUMMARY: Do you already own a property and are thinking about preserving it and providing fantastic housing to prospective clients? Are you considering hiring a property manager? If so, then tune it to this episode and you will learn more about property management and how trading works between property owners and property managers! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE What does a Property Manager do? Responsibilities of a Property Manager How is communication with a Property Management Company important? 50% of rental pool includes tenants who have pets Respond to Property Managers when they reach out Responsibilities of Management Companies and what to do if things go array? Is it important to give your personal phone numbers to clients? What to do if the property is not renting? Raise rents only when you can Long-term tenants are gold RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Oct 16, 202026 min

Ep 94#094: 5 of 8: How To Make Money In Real Estate Market Cycle

EPISODE SUMMARY: In order for you to be more profitable in real estate, you need to understand how the real market cycle works. Tune in to this episode so you will also be guided in making the right moves at the perfect timing! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Understanding current economic factors Why real estate is on fire right now across the country Real Estate Cycle: continually goes up and down Should I buy now or wait? Appreciation vs Depreciation Sample scenarios on what would happen if you buy at the top and bottom of the market Housing starts Do not overbuild Market inflation due to supply and demand Supply and demand in the housing market RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Oct 12, 202030 min

Ep 93#093: 4 of 8: Lending And Financing

EPISODE SUMMARY: Can you afford to invest in real estate? Should you invest using your equity or debt? If you're confused and you don't understand the different real estate financing avenues, this episode is right for you! Heather, will walk you through the different options you can have to finance your properties. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE What are the options for available funds to use Understand your balance sheet Understand your assets such as cash equivalents Cash value life insurance Group of plans Retirement Plans - Qualified and non qualified plans Home Equity 10 conventional loans per borrower - Be strategic to allow more loans What is conventional financing? Loan details to know about Non-recourse loans 1031 exchange rules Creative funding options Home Equity line of credit Asset-based loan Option to buy property that needs work/rehab What are the risks that you'll encounter? Leveraging RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Oct 8, 202026 min

Ep 92#092: 3 of 8 How To Choose Your Markets And Properties

EPISODE SUMMARY: Real Estate has its own lingo when it comes to appreciation and market yield, much different from other industries such as stock markets. In this episode, we will tackle how to properly choose your markets and properties, what to buy and what not. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE What you missed from financial industries' lists on greatest markets for real estate investors? Yield in stock investments is different from real estate Important factors in choosing the right property Economic factors Cash flow Affordability Location and Size Understanding the 1% rule in Real Estate How to break even in the property What should you be looking for in the property? Understanding the market and dynamics you are in Different types of properties: Class A- brand new Class B- used Class C- older properties Why is it important to buy Class A properties? Quick discussion on Property Management companies and its process What real property investors really do RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Oct 5, 202030 min

Ep 91#091: 2 of 8: A Quick Guide- How To Read A Pro Forma Statement

EPISODE SUMMARY As a real estate business owner, it is important to know your numbers well. So, if you want to understand the property you are buying, look at its proforma. In this episode we'll discuss the different types of expenses and how to analyze different types of proforma properly. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE If you're going to buy a property, do you need an entity? How each entity works with loans Tip: Purchase under your personal name- It gets you better terms! How to calculate Cash on Cash Return What is a CAP Rate? What to look for in a Proforma 2 Types of Pro Forma The types of Expenses What are Fixed Expenses What are Variable Expenses What is a capital expenditures How properties birth other properties Benefits of owning rental properties How to refinance your properties instead of a 1031? How to know when it's time to move your money? How to compute return of equity? What is a 1031 exchange? RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Oct 1, 202033 min

Ep 90#090: 1 of 8: Stop Trading Hours For Dollars!

EPISODE SUMMARY Real Estate has become a popular investment vehicle over the years. It gives us power to build wealth and leverage all the benefits that come with it. In this episode, we discuss all the basic things you need to learn about real estate and its benefits, including the 4 returns of real estate. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE What does it mean to invest? Leverage, leverage leverage! Difference between Real Estate and other investment vehicles You need to have the personal ability to make the change How investing in stocks works? High producing dividends and high growth in stocks doesn't go together You can't compare stocks and Real Estate: They are not in the same playing field The 4 returns of Real Estate Cash on Cash Returns Principal Reduction Tax Deductions Appreciation How to calculate your returns? Kinds of properties and their pros and cons: Single Family Multifamily RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Sep 28, 202031 min

Ep 89#089: First Step To Living Your Ultimate Life Vision With Heather Marchant

EPISODE SUMMARY Try to visualize your perfect life. Do you know the first step to take to achieve your life vision? In this episode, we will discover the real power of understanding your vision and how to use real estate in achieving your goals and how to take advantage of its benefits. Since we're getting a lot of questions about what we do and how it works. We decided to create a series that will help you grow your net worth and financial knowledge. This episode is the introduction to the series that we are going to publish in the next couple of weeks. We will give you the knowledge and tools you can use to achieve your financial freedom! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE How to implement your vision Everything should start with having Clear understanding of your vision Can we create time? Focus on what you want to happen Ask powerful question What is a compound curve? What's the difference between 30 days with no tax vs 30 days with 35% tax? How to use the tax laws and leverage it to create wealth? "Real estate gives time" Your most valuable asset : TIME How to leverage your time? How NOT to trade hours for dollars What are the ways you can leverage time? What is the rule of 72? Check your personal financial statements It's impossible to create a vision without knowing where to start Get past of your fear Applied knowledge crushes fears Plan out your vision HOMEWORK To download the excel version of the Financial Statement, please click here! RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Sep 21, 202037 min

Ep 88#088: How To Create Business System To Gain Back Time With Heather Marchant

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EPISODE SUMMARY The most common motivation for real estate investors is the freedom to choose when and where to work and just enjoy life while having a huge stream of passive income. So, if you are working very hard and being enslaved by your own business, you need a system! Listen in and learn how to create bulletproof systems and processes so you can free yourself from a low impact busywork and take that beautiful vacation you've been dreaming of! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Having a good team allows you to get on board on your vision How NOT to be selfish as a business owner How to build a framework for your team Putting people, system and processes in place is critically important How Heather planned her logistics so he can travel for 2 months while working Why is it important to get your vision process If you're not getting the answers that you want, then you're not asking the right questions The right mindset is important to achieve your vision You can do some creative things to make money and use it to live parts of your vision Focus on the right thing! RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Sep 14, 202033 min

Ep 87#087: A Blueprint For Real Estate Success With Jason Roberts and Rachel Schneider

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EPISODE SUMMARY If you are stuck and want to break out from working hard and controlling every decision in your real estate business. A proper blueprint or recipe will assist you in designing your best business strategy. In today's episode, Jason Roberts and Rachel Schneider from REI Blueprint, will guide you and give you the kick you need to start taking massive actions that will eventually make a better life for you and your family! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE How does the REI blueprint work? What you'll learn from your failures? How to protect yourself from a downturn? 4 Things You'll Learn From A Downturn You've gotta have a recipe or blueprint Take massive action Have mentors and coach Vision Recognize who you are and what your style and your difference and use it as your strength Figure out your superpower What changed Jason's way of business? Do you think the recipe for business success is the same? Why people get caught up in the mechanics of real estate. Understanding on how to run the real estate business will make you successful How do you take massive action without selling your soul to your business? Work on your wheelhouse and your true strength The things you're good at are the things you enjoy doing What is Massive action on a collective scale? How to work smart? Put the right people in the right places You have to Empower people to grow Time is our most valuable resource What is the curve of the compound effect? Get comfortable being uncomfortable RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Facebook: REI Blueprint Facebook Group Website: www.reiblueprint.com If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: [email protected] GUEST BIO Jason Roberts and Rachel Schneider have always been fascinated by the world of real estate. In 2001,while still in their early 20's, Jason and Rachel decided that instead of working for someone else, they would rather be in charge of their own destiny and opened a mortgage company. They eventually built that business into a multi-million dollar company,where they closed over 3000 real estate transactions.Then the market crashed and they had to find a new way to use their real estate talents. That is when they went into real estate investing and started down a new path. Implementing the real estate strategies they have honed over time they have since closed well north of 300+ real estate transactions(pre-foreclosures/short sales, wholesales, probates, etc.)Having seen pretty much everything, they decided tofunnel that expertise into their true passion;sharing their knowledge with other investors. They now run a top coaching program with the nation's leading investors, owna profitable hard money lending company, with over 2 million dollars in loans out to their coaching students at any given time, share their wealth of knowledge as co-owners of their localREIA all the while continuing to flip houses. CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Sep 7, 202043 min

Ep 86#086: The Principles Of Excellent Client Service In Real Estate With Joel and Michelle Ostrom

EPISODE SUMMARY The best way of building your real estate company is providing the best customer service. Genuine care and customer loyalty is key to customer satisfaction. Always exceeding expectations, assisting and helping their clients needs in any way is RP Capital's mantra on their day to day operations. Listen in and hear the success story of Joel and Michelle Ostrom and how RP Capital helped them from their very first property to the purchase of their out of state rental properties! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE What is the Scarcity Mindset? The best way to pull equity from your home Evaluate the real estate company you're investing in Do your due diligence and follow the process Invest in educating your clients Why integrity, standing behind what you say and company's core value is important How to have a comprehensive approach in your company How to leverage your relationship or network to help your clients The benefits of listening to a podcast There's a lot of great platform to learn about real estate, if you're willing to educate yourself RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Sep 1, 202034 min

Ep 85#085: How To Leverage Your Real Estate Business To Benefit Your Client With Heather Marchant

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EPISODE SUMMARY If you ask any successful real estate businessman how they made it, they would probably answer "Focus on your clients' needs". Creating opportunities and leveraging your resources to serve your clients are essential to to propel your business to the next level. You need to build a base of people that are like-minded to help them more quickly. When you have achieved this, your client will turn into an advocate and will bring more business to you without you asking them to do it. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Leverage who you are, your business, your network and everything that you have for your clients How can you use leverage to benefit your clients? How to have a client focused business? How to leverage your network RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Aug 25, 202034 min

Ep 84#084: Why You Should Join A Real Estate Mastermind Group and Network With Heather Marchant

EPISODE SUMMARY The concept of networking and a mastermind group isn't new. As a matter of fact, it is essential to building wealth and taking your business to the next level. To be a successful real estate professional you need to surround yourself with people who have the same mindset and leverage their valuable time and expertise to grow your real estate business. It can help you increase your network and have the opportunity to help other like-minded people. So, get out there! Meet new people and learn the power of networking! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE How can you create and grow your network and your mastermind? What's the difference between networking and mastermind? Grow your network by being part of theirs What mastermind can do to you and your business? How do you get out and expand your own network? Speak out and tell people what you're doing What is Meetup.com? Get involved in the organization in your field What is referral? How to create your own mastermind? RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Aug 17, 202030 min

Ep 83#083: How To Use The BRRRR Method As A Real Estate Strategy With Mike Pulley

EPISODE SUMMARY Those who are wondering how to build wealth in real estate should consider using the BRRRR Method. This is one of the best investing strategies for beginners or starters in real estate since the price of the property will usually be below market value. Real estate investors have been using this strategy for years and has proven to be a good way to build financial independence, but this method is not for everyone! In this episode, we will deep dive into the meaning of BRRRR strategy and learn how to invest using this method! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE What is the BRRRR Strategy? What are the different phases of BRRRR Strategy? What does good management do to your company? How to manage rental properties properly? How to do the due diligence on rental properties? Should you manage your own properties? How to manage the property? Is it important to keep records of your renovation process? Do you need to network when doing the BRRRR method? Why you need to implement referrals in your business? RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: [email protected] GUEST BIO Mike Pulley has been in real estate for as long as he can remember. Having seen his father's success partnering with real estate investors for both residential and commercial property he discovered a desire to pursue a similar path. Over the years Mike has built a solid foundation of clients through his development services. Mike has closed residential lease and sales transactions valued over $45 million. His specific areas of expertise include historical tax credits, market knowledge, renovation planning, transaction management and financial structuring. Mike specializes in applying his expertise in the real estate industry by aiding in property evaluations, maintaining investor relationships and communication with property management. Family is the driving force behind all of his endeavors. Mike has been married to his wife Tracy for 14 years; his greatest accomplishment in life is the family they have created. He dedicates his free time to his wife and his two daughters. He can often be found playing hockey, riding bikes or even sharing some real estate know how. He is currently mentoring his 12 year old daughter as she purchased her first rental properties.. CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Aug 10, 202038 min

Ep 82#082: Who We Are - RPC Invest With Heather Marchant

EPISODE SUMMARY 20 years ago, Ron Phillips, started real estate investing because he was "fired" from his job. When he came back from the military his recruiter taught him about the real estate industry and finally bought his first fourplex and rented out the 3 doors. RPC Invest started because there was a need for rental properties in their market place and sold hundreds and hundreds of houses in 2012. So from being broke, no job with a family, how did Ron Phillips get hundreds of deals per year, not owning any of them, have no skin in the game and still make a lot of money? Listen in to discover their journey to financial goals and how to utilize your team to take care of your clients needs. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE What does RPC Invest do? How does the RPC Invest Software help you as an investor? Listen to your clients and their concern Watch for repeat business Listen to the majority of your people Watch your business and stay current with your industry RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE If you want a wealth plan, please email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Aug 3, 202029 min

Ep 81#081: Vulnerability Can Help You Build A Better Company With Heather Marchant

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EPISODE SUMMARY Being vulnerable is often perceived as a sign of weakness. We are afraid to be judged or disliked. But if we have the courage to be vulnerable, everything will change. Inviting vulnerability in our company promotes authenticity and connection. An open-work environment shifts everyone's thinking from fear to being open. It also creates a space to let other people suggestions and ideas into their head. Sharing everyone's shortcomings and problems, can get powerful advice from other people and will therefore lead to a more efficient and productive organization. In this episode, you will learn how vulnerability can help you become a better leader. You'll also learn why it is important to join a mastermind group to propel your business into the next level! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE What does it mean being vulnerable as a businessman? Sharing the honest truth about what really going about your business/life can make a powerful impact Take your weakness and turn it into strength Vulnerability allows people to see who we really are Admitting we have a weakness and sharing it to the RIGHT group, is a sign of strength. Being humble is not being weak You can't compare yourself at your worst to someone else at their best lied version of their self Create a beautiful culture in your company where everyone is welcome to give suggestions and opinions. Accept constructive, honest and direct feedback with grace and integrate it into your life Be real and authentic What is a mastermind? What are the things you'll learn from a mastermind group? RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE If you need a wealth plan, please email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Jul 27, 202033 min

Ep 80#080: Understanding The Importance of Proper Organizational Culture and System with Dr. Lindsay Perez

EPISODE SUMMARY Organizational structure and systems affect the overall performance of a firm and the people within the firm. It allocates authority, roles and responsibilities. It is crucial for any growing company. Before anything else, you need to define your company's core values and must be implemented across the entire organization. Listen in to discover how Dr. Lindsay Perez can help you build a positive company culture, understand and apply the proper business process, and bring solutions to your business internal challenges. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE How to divide roles in different departments How to fix processes and systems in your business Live your value How to solve the internal challenges inside your organization Get constructive feedback from your clients Where do you want to be in the future? What outcome are you expecting in the future? High turn-over lowers productivity What is a Culture Change Initiative? How to establish your company's core value? What is Behavioral Assessment? RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Website: Perez I/O Consulting, LLC GUEST BIO Dr. Lindsay Perez is an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist who is dedicated to helping her clients reach their fullest potential across all organizational levels. Her experience includes leadership and team development and coaching, driving organizational culture change initiatives, training and curriculum development, project planning and implementation, voice of the customer evaluations, and constructing employee selection and training procedures. With a background in research, Dr. Perez uses data and analysis to examine work environments and organizational structures in order to assess and improve organizational functioning and services. Since 2015, Dr. Perez has applied Predictive Index across many organizational levels including hiring and selection, employee development, team building, succession planning, and conflict management. She has provided individualized employee coaching in an effort to assist employees with their professional development and increase opportunities for growth. She has helped employees identify their behavioral strengths and coached them on how to adjust when there were areas of needed improvement. Additionally, Dr. Perez is skilled in facilitating difficult team conversations when communication breakdowns occur, using communication profiles to help staff understand how to best work with one another. Dr. Perez is a PI Certified Talent Optimization Consultant and is recognized as an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist by the Society of Industrial/Organizational Psychology. CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Jul 20, 202037 min

Ep 79#079: How to Achieve Wealth By Flipping Land with Jack Bosch

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EPISODE SUMMARY Jack Bosch is famously known as the "Land Guy" in the real estate industry. Born and raised in Germany, he got an opportunity for an exchange program where he studied for a Masters Degree in the United States. Before becoming a successful businessman, he worked for a software company as a Business Analyst working 70-80 hours per week. He and his wife realized that this is not the trajectory for their life and can't get financially dependent on it. So they decided to take action! They started doing a side hustle, real estate investing, until it became their main source of steady income and built massive wealth. Land Flipping is one of the proven ways to make money in Real Estate! Tune in to discover how to flip land for less time, money and effort and make some serious profit! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE How to do deals without any mortgage, appraisers or estimate repairs Can you make the same money with a land flip without all the process that you do with a house flip? How to do seller financing in Land Investing? What is "forever cash" or "lifetime cashflow"? How to create a model and automate your business What's the biggest stumbling block when starting your business? What is the 5 Step System? How to find the best mentor or coach for you? Is Land flipping good for you? RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Website: Land Profit Fun Facebook Group: Land Profit Generator Real Estate Investor Group For Syndications: orbitinvestments.com GUEST'S BIO Jack Bosch, "The Land Guy" - real estate guru and co-founder of Orbit Investments. Starting with nothing but two suitcases and a mountain of student debt, Jack immigrated to the US from Germany in 1997. Seeking out his own version of the American Dream, Jack bought and sold over 4000 pieces of property and was able to help build his company Orbit Investments into the 3rd largest land investment and auction company in the US! Jack co-owns his company with his wife Michelle and together they believe that everything you do in life is a matter of the heart, even money. In 2008 after seeing the devastation in the housing market, Jack and Michelle set out on a mission to share the wealth of knowledge and transform the lives of others by sharing the land investment techniques and strategies that have made them a success. Their "land flipping" strategy has given thousands of people the opportunity to get into the real estate game without the challenges and roadblocks of traditional real estate investing. CONNECT WITH US Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Jul 13, 202041 min

Ep 78#078: How To Protect Your Legacy and Make An Impact On The World

EPISODE SUMMARY Living a meaningful life, doing whatever we love and leaving something behind specially for our loved ones are our main goals in life. Everything in this world is temporary; we are all going to die. It's true and this is a natural human thing. Unfortunately, this topic can seem intimidating and for some, it's simply too morbid to think about. Whatever the case, we need to do estate planning to protect our assets and the ones we love. Listen in and follow these guides on how and why we should protect our family and assets to make sure our legacy lives on with the ones we love! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Know what kind of impact were having on people around us The story of Ron's first seminar/event and what he learned from it Make sure you have the type of impact and legacy you want Treat people right and they will continue to do business with you Educate the next generation about all your real estate portfolio How to set up a mechanism on how to properly manage your financial legacy Is your financial house in order? RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Jul 6, 202022 min

Ep 77#077: Tips On How to Have A Flexible Retirement Plan

EPISODE SUMMARY Planning to retire in the next 20 years? or NOT planning to retire at all? When it comes to living the type of lifestyle you want, Real estate is a great tool to give you flexibility in your retirement plans: having a choice on your retirement dreams and to be ready for all of the future possibilities. In this episode, Ron and Heather, discussed how to handle your retirement plans, income goals and tolerate risk to keep your future financial security. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE How to invest your money in real estate How to compute the return on equity How can you generate and grow more assets? How to NOT retire but have flexibility to earn What is Cost Segregation? Figure out what tax advantage strategies in real estate you can take advantage How to diversify your portfolio The difference between the Real Estate Market and the Stock Market The "save, save, save" mentally If you retire, can you still apply for a loan to purchase properties? RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success

Jun 29, 202026 min

Ep 76#076: LLCs: Protect Your Business & Personal Assets

Don't wait until you're facing a lawsuit and it's too late to protect all of your assets. Set up an LLC today, and separate your business properties from your personal property. Jim Burch from Easy Legal Planning answers all of your LLC questions and dispels common misconceptions that could land you in legal hot water.

Jun 22, 202039 min

Ep 75#075: Beat Out the iBuyers

In this business, real estate investors notoriously don't like Realtors, and Realtors don't like real estate investors. Chris Craddock, on the other hand, has bridged the gap between the two and found a way for everybody to make money. At around 200 deals a year, he makes the real estate pivot look good.

Jun 15, 202035 min

Ep 74#074: The 4 Returns of Real Estate

I have an agenda, and I'm not shy about it. Real estate is pretty darn good as an investment tool. For that matter, so is oil and gas, and even stocks; but you have to understand how these all play together in your portfolio. Because we love real estate, Heather and I share the many, many advantages of including this in your retirement portfolio.

Jun 8, 202027 min

Ep 73#073: Real Estate Lightning Round

Taking listener questions today, I answer your most burning queries. How do you keep track of rental income? When should you buy more properties, and when should you hold off and wait? Heather and I weigh when you should use leverage over cash, and how that answer might change for some of you. It was a lot of fun answering the questions that have been on your mind lately.

Jun 1, 202032 min

Ep 72#072: Rent Collections and a COVID-19 Market Update

Focusing on national trends means you'll miss the data from your own backyard. Heather Marchant and I talk about the difference between the national rent collection trend touted in the news with our own personal experience. Real estate, like rent collection, is all about the local trends, and we prove that to you today.

May 25, 202025 min

Ep 71#071: Finding Your Company's Core Values

"Sometimes we play hard when we should be working hard", says Michael Scott. Setting out to purposefully create a work culture means thinking carefully about the values your company has. But this isn't a top-down decision. I discuss with Heather Marchant about the process our company went through to settle on our core values; a process that literally saved our business. And guess what? I didn't get any input until the very end.

May 18, 202019 min

Ep 70#070: Correspondent Lenders Stand Apart From the Mortgage Broker Crowd

Looking for a mortgage broker by searching for the cheapest rate is not the best way to sift through your choices. Joe McBreen from Cross Country Mortgage knows how to figure out the best loan product for your investment situation. Having survived the last recession, his inside perspective on the mortgage industry will help you understand how a correspondent lender can help real estate investors in a way that other brokers cannot.

May 11, 202033 min

Ep 69#069: Is Real Estate the Tortoise or the Hare?

Will a slow and steady investment really beat out real estate? Heather and I take on the question of the stock market versus the real estate market as a client challenges Heather on how poorly he thinks the real estate market is doing right now.

May 4, 202023 min

Ep 68#068: How to Bear-Proof Your Retirement Funds

Have you ever thought about using your IRA to buy cattle and earn "cowpital" and "bovidends"? Yeah, I know it sounds crazy, but you can do some really cool stuff with a non-recourse loan in an IRA. I talk to Mountain West IRA owner and founder Jon Galane about the stock market, the real estate market, and where the two can stampede together inside a self-directed IRA.

Apr 27, 202040 min

Ep 67#067: Find Tenants and Never Lose Money Again

It's no secret: Vacancies cost you money. Heather Marchant and I talk about all of the different strategies we've used over the years to creatively get and keep tenants in our apartments and houses. By approaching this problem from a math position and removing the emotion, you can reduce the common mistakes many landlords make.

Apr 20, 202031 min

Ep 66#066: How To Survive And Thrive As A New Entrepreneur with Angela Thomas

Angela Thomas checks in with me today, giving me the low-down on her entrepreneurial journey. She shares how networking has helped accelerate her growth, why she reads constantly, and how breaking down tasks into small steps helps her feel less paralyzed by the work she has to do.

Apr 13, 202036 min

Ep 65#065: Stop Being Overwhelmed and Start Getting Creative

I know your business isn't going to look the same tomorrow as it did two months ago. We're in a rapidly shifting economy, but I think there could be a lot of opportunities for business leaders who are nimble enough to transition quickly to the new rules. By embracing virtual work, cutting the fat in your business expenses, and running toward marketing while everyone else is running away from it, you're going to be able to continue making deals.

Apr 6, 202043 min

Ep 64#064: Find the Certain Opportunities In an Uncertain Market

The news cycle might be a never-ending stream of negativity right now, but Heather and I can only see opportunities. If you want to come through this economic uncertainty, then you'll want to focus on marketing, human capital, and trimming the fat in your business. Your business will be able to come out of this stronger than ever if you shift your sights on serving your customers' needs at this very moment.

Mar 30, 202031 min

Ep 63#063: Lean In, Don't Lean Out

The Coronavirus has impacted the whole world in magnanimous ways and it has brought about fear in many industries and in our personal lives. The real estate industry is no exception. I talk with Heather Marchant about some of the ways this global crisis has affected the real estate industry and how people in the industry can still make money without putting others in a tighter financial pinch.

Mar 23, 202017 min