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We cover which landscaping greens save you the most greenbacks while also helping your property value bloom in this special Earth Day Week episode! Humzah Khraim will chat about maximizing curb appeal and low-maintenance landscaping. Plus, we delve into common mistakes made by new real estate investors and how to avoid them.

Wonder why real estate investors pay fewer taxes? Real estate tax expert Natalie Kolodij explains the MANY tax benefits of real estate investing (the tax code benefits those who invest in real estate). In our headlines segment, Learn about the creative repurposing of commercial spaces and how creative thinking can help you build your real estate empire. Plus, today's Ring Ruth's Rotary hotline caller. And then, as icing on this cake, Doug shares some trivia!

How do you finance your real estate empire? We delve into strategies for your first investment through leverage and we discuss financial preparation for investing with mortgage broker Jasmine Krnjetin. In our headlines segment, let's talk vacations and timeshares. Should you invest in a timeshare to make loads of money? We may have thoughts. Plus, today's Ring Ruth's Rotary hotline caller just might have a real estate strategy that will give you the chills. And then, as icing on this cake, I'll share some primo top-shelf trivia during our property pop quiz. AND Doug's trivia!

How do you start your journey to house hacking when you don't have much money? In this episode, we dive into the world of real estate investing, particularly focusing on house hacking strategies for those with limited funds. Our guest, Robert Leonard, shares his expertise and experiences in house hacking and creative financing. In our headline segment, we discuss how millennials are adapting to inflation, from saving more to purchasing fixer-uppers. We also explore the importance of treating real estate investing as a business, staying within one's circle of competence, the power of leveraging good debt AND Doug's trivia!

Today we dive into several ways to jump into real estate investing while keeping your day job. We interview Mike Bugg - a veterinarian who decided to pivot to real estate investing after getting peed on at work, and how he managed to balance both careers. Michael discusses his journey, from feeling trapped in his veterinary career and witnessing the financial crisis and its impact on his boss, to discovering real estate as a solution. He shares his investing strategies and how he and his wife have used real estate to achieve financial freedom and make a greater impact in the veterinarian community. Plus, in our headline segment, we'll talk how to secure reliable contractors so you don't get ghosted by contractors. All of that, plus we'll discuss a TikToker's advice on a conservative strategy for building real estate wealth AND Doug's trivia! Enjoy!

In this special stacking deeds episode, we bring together a panel of real estate experts to debate the top 16 ways to reach $1 million in real estate equity. We dive deep into various investing strategies, exploring the pros and cons of each method, including flipping vs new construction, multifamily vs note investing, and house hacking vs short-term rentals. As we move through each round of our Real Estate Investing March Madness Bracket, we discuss the challenges and rewards of each investment strategy and ultimately aim to determine the quickest path to that coveted million-dollar milestone. Tune in to find out the winners in these exciting matchups and discover which strategy reigns supreme! Don't miss this thrilling journey through real estate investing strategies and learn valuable insights from our panelists' own experiences. AND Doug's trivia! Enjoy!

Today we dive into the short-term rental game. Think it's difficult? So did our guest Lauren Keen Aumond, until she began practicing a few techniques she'll share today. Plus, in our headline segment, we'll talk about noise and real estate rentals. Do you need to pay attention to noise levels more? We'll also share how to budget for a property that may require a lot of work and how to find properties at a discount. All of that, plus we'll discuss a TikTocker's advice on increasing your income by 50% AND Doug's trivia! Enjoy! Subscribe to the new show wherever you're listening to today's episode! Just type "Stacking Deeds" into your search function so you catch all of the latest shows the day they arrive (every Tuesday).

Welcome to episode one of our brand Stacking Deeds podcast! Hosts Alan Corey and Crystal Hammond dive into the world of real estate with some help from Joe Saul-Sehy, Ruth the Realtor, and Neighbor Doug. We'll cover headlines about the often-reported "cool down" in the real estate market. Should you worry? We'll handle a listener question about interest rates. Should you wait for them to come down? But most of all, Crystal and Alan will share their inaugural Top 5 lists: their Top 5 Places to Start With Real Estate Investing. Enjoy! Subscribe to the new show wherever you're listening to today's episode! Just type "Stacking Deeds" into your search function so you catch all of the latest shows the day they arrive (every Tuesday).