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Our Best Ever guest today, shares with us the reasons you should NEVER stop buying. We also discuss the benefits to buying whenever and wherever you can, and all the implications of renting to section 8 tenants and college students. Best Ever Tweet: Buy one thing a year. I go where the numbers make more income per the square footage of the house. Pat Hiban’s real estate background: - Top producing real estate agent and owner of Pat Hiban Group with Keller Williams - Based in Baltimore, Maryland and active investor in real estate deals as well - Has 12 single family homes and 7 apartment buildings, a strip center, office building and 14 private companies - Awarded #1 Keller Williams Realty Agent in units sold nationwide in 2006 - Host of popular podcast “Real Estate Rockstars” Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever met someone who says they know New York City like a native? Well, they probably don’t know as much as today’s Best Ever guest. He knows NYC like the back of his hand, and shares with us all we need to know about investing in NYC, how to market your neighborhood in person and especially online, and what YOU need to be able to answer about a neighborhood before you invest. Best Ever Tweet: I can provide a lot of value knowing the ins and outs of the neighborhood. Mike Mishkin’s real estate background: - NY real estate broker and owner of Love Where you Live Realty specializing on the Upper West Side of Manhattan where he grew up - Also owns and operates www.ilovetheupperwestside.com which is a neighborhood blog covering events, restuarants, real estate - Used to be a comedian Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s Best Ever guest, shares with us how he was WAY ahead of the curve with social media marketing. He has used social media to market his company since the beginning and shares with us some awesome information about how YOU can do the same! Best Ever Tweet: Understand that for the most part, you are a marketer. Ross Hamilton’s real estate background: - CEO of Connected Investors– aggregator of crowdfunding portals – about 250,000 investors - Nominated by Entrepreneur Magazine as Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year in 2011 - Based out of Wilmington, North Carolina - Wrote the book “Real estate investing in your 20s” - Used to compete in BMX Freestyle Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s Best Ever guest isn’t a guy to be messed with, however his investing advice is invaluable. We discuss how he gets deals from ‘raggety’ houses, what he uses to evaluate deals and the best ever way to comingle funds. Best Ever Tweet: Cash flow is king-not cash. Elvin Ames’ real estate background: - Real estate investor at Golden Eye Investments LLC - Currently in NYU Masters program for Real Estate Development - Done over 70 fix and flips and is a licensed real estate broker in NJ and Relator in NYC - Former US Marine Infantry Sergeant and 5-time Marine Corps Rifle expert - Based in Newark, NJ - Owns 12 rental properties as buy and hold investments - Originally from Barbados, West Indies – came to US when he was 17 Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JF306: The THREE Hidden Closing Costs YOU Need to Know About #skillset Sunday Ever think you’ve found an incredible deal only to inundated with closing costs? Well, today we discuss the THREE main closing costs you need to begin looking at. Best Ever Tweet: If you have a multi-family property, you need to look at all the deposits you have on file. Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we have an incredible conversation about acquiring and underwriting deals. Our Best Ever guest today, shares with is TONS of value regarding how to determine a viable market, how you actually need to use a cap rate and why you should look at the numbers LAST when evaluating a deal Today, we have an incredible conversation Best Ever Tweet: Aligning myself with the right people can grow my business larger than I could have ever imagined. Brian Burke’s real estate background: - Based in Santa Rosa, California - Co-Founder and Managing Director of Praxis Residential - Flips 25 to 30 houses a year and is buying a 276 unit property - Say hi to him at http://www.praxcap.com/ - Focuses on single family and multifamily acquisitions - Purchased nearly 700 properties with combined value in excess of $200 million - An avid aviator who loves flying airplanes, helicopters, and stunt planes Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was today’s Best Ever guest, with a 15 year loan, at the bank! Sound like a game of Clue to you? Well, it’s no mystery why today’s Best Ever guest has made a career out of real estate investing! Today, we discuss the different real estate cycles she has seen in real estate, Best Ever Tweet: You’re either living for now or living for the future. Sandra Musslewhite’s real estate background: - 45 years as an investor primarily in income-producing residential property - Strong advocate of 15 year loans vs. 30 years - Based in Virginia Beach, Virginia - Avid reader of murder mysteries Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we have an incredible conversation about lease-options and ALL you need to know about them. Our Best Ever guest shares with us his motivation for going into lease-options, why they are beneficial and what he does to be a master of marketing. Best Ever Tweet: He who asks the most questions, always wins. Joe Bodek’s real estate background: - Third generation real estate entrepreneur who is born and raised in Philadelphia, PA - Has run 7 apartment communities (3,000) units, developed land and built single family houses - Guitar player and played with local groups - Lease options is what he specializes in now - Say hi to him at www.realestatementoringusa.com Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s Best Ever guest shares with us everything you need to know about an FHA loan, and just exactly what ‘wholetailing’ is, because it may be your new niche. Que Bueno! Best Ever Tweet: Your money can buy you equity instead of just throwing it away at rent. Andrew LeBaron’s real estate background: - Real estate investor for a year and a half years based in Phoenix, Arizona - Focuses on wholesaling and “wholetailing” - Say hi to him at www.helpfulproperties.com - Full time job mortgage banking mgmt. at a large bank and has traveled to Chile as a missionary for his church - He is fluent in Spanish Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever feel a gut feeling that you should or shouldn’t make an investment? Well, HERE are the questions you need to ask yourself about your potential investment. We discuss how to stay focused on what you’re trying to achieve and everything you need to know about buying single-family homes. Best Ever Tweet: If you’re looking to get into the industry, partner with someone who’s experienced. John Gutman’s real estate background: - VP of Sales and Acquisitions for MACK Companies - Responsible for the strategic purchase of all residential properties as well as mgmt. of the sales and acquisition staff - Headquartered about 20 minutes from downtown Chicago - Sold over $315M worth of real estate - Say hi to him at [email protected] - Went to boarding school in Connecticut and went to University of Oregon for college Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Wela – Get clarity and insight on your money by using Wela. See all your accounts in one place, and get all the answers to your questions from a real financial advisor ANYTIME. Go to yourwela.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s Best Ever Yankee/Southerner may not be able to decide what state he wants to be in, but he sure as heck knows a little something about real estate! Start paying attention, because we discuss the new tool you need to begin using to analyze deals, and why the market you invest in just doesn’t matter if you can find a good deal. Best Ever Tweet: Pick markets like you’re picking winners. Gregory Rand’s real estate background: - CEO of Own America and incoming president of Investability.com, the world’s first national investment search portal and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina - Been advising investors for 30 years from institutional investment funds to individual investors - Real estate contributor on FOX Business Network and author of the best-selling book Crash Boom: Make a Fortune in Today's Volatile Real Estate Market - Moved from NY because he realized he was a southerner - Here is the document we discussed on the show: Denver AQ.pdf Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Local Lead Generator - Need more leads? Read the “Small Business Owners Guide to Local Lead Generation” in order to generate more leads. Visit localleadgenbook.com for more info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You gotta give to receive. Today we discuss the different benefits you can receive from giving back and just how beneficial giving to charity can be for your entrepreneurial career. Plug in your earphones and learn the Best Ever Tweet: It’s all a win-win situation when you partner with a charity. Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Local Lead Generator - Need more leads? Read the “Small Business Owners Guide to Local Lead Generation” in order to generate more leads. Visit localleadgenbook.com for more info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s Best Ever guest shares with us how he gains clients from social media and his blog and how to determine what is REAL and what is speculation. We also discuss all you need to know about real estate investing in Miami, and why it may be the market you are forgetting about. Best Ever Tweet: In real estate, consistency is the best tool you have. Adrian Foley’s real estate background: - Attended law school and keeps his law license active but focuses the bulk of his time to real estate - Real estate agent at GSL Properties based in Miami, Florida who works with buyers and sellers in Miami’s top luxury submarkets - Fluent in both English and Spanish Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Local Lead Generator - Need more leads? Read the “Small Business Owners Guide to Local Lead Generation” in order to generate more leads. Visit localleadgenbook.com for more info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KISS: Keep It Simple, Stupid! Today’s Best Ever guest shares with us how to keep the investing game simple. We also discuss how he analyzes markets, nationally and internationally, to determine how he should hold his money and how to creatively invest in real estate. Listen up, because he shares with us some incredibly creative advice! Best Ever Tweet: The money is in the deals, and you need to start looking for the deals. Matthew Elmer’s real estate background: - Based in Dallas, Texas - Been an active investor for 7 years - CEO of The Real Alliance and has helped students do 200 transactions in the last 12 months - Owner of Skyward Properties, a property flipping business - CEO of Simplified Realty to simplify the real estate process - Author of “Against the Grain” Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Wela – Get clarity and insight on your money by using Wela. See all your accounts in one place, and get all the answers to your questions from a real financial advisor ANYTIME. Go to yourwela.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s Best Ever guest shares with us everything you need to know about property management. Whether a property manager or not, here are the things YOU need to know about it and what you need to look for in a potential property manager. Best Ever Tweet: Manage one door like you manage one hundred. Clint Collins’ real estate background: - Began managing apartments while in grad school for free rent 10 years ago - Been investing and managing properties ever since - His team now runs over 1,800 units and Clint directs an accredited property management training program for www.RentLikeAPro.com and HUDU University - He is currently consulting for a multifamily project in Micronesia - Based in Guam and Idaho and Utah - Here is the sample doc we discussed SAMPLEApplicationScoring.pdf Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Wela – Get clarity and insight on your money by using Wela. See all your accounts in one place, and get all the answers to your questions from a real financial advisor ANYTIME. Go to yourwela.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever want to start your own investment company, but don’t know where to start? Well, today’s Best Ever guest shares with us just how to start one, and the Best Ever way to protect your assets. We discuss the pros and cons of each, so listen up because the future of you may be able to determine where to take your young company after today’s episode. Best Ever Tweet: The minute you walk on to that property, you should know that you are making money on it. Nellie Akalp’s real estate background: - Based in Westlake Village, California - Founder and CEO of www.corpnet.com - Started being an entrepreneur in 1997 when she started her first company Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Fire Damage Property - Have a fire damaged property or an insurance claim to take care of? Call firedamagepropertyaz.com and they will give you options insurance companies don’t want you to know about. Call 602-753-8289 and ask for Elijah for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now, I know if you’re a Best Ever listener you’re certainly not lazy, but today’s Best Ever guest was and now look at him. He shares with us how to quickly estimate the cost for a flip, what YOU need to do to ensure sellers that you are a credible buyer. He is a world class flipper, so listen up because your path to financial freedom is here! Best Ever Tweet: Whenever you have a call for a property, you need to be prepared to be able to make an offer on the spot. Danny Johnson’s real estate background: - Professional house flipper, and has flipped hundreds of houses over the past 11 years - Based in San Antonio, TX - Author of “Flipping Houses Exposed: 34 weeks in the life of a successful house flipper” - Say hi to him at www.flippingjunkie.com - Danny Johnson's Scope of Work Document Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Fire Damage Property - Have a fire damaged property or an insurance claim to take care of? Call firedamagepropertyaz.com and they will give you options insurance companies don’t want you to know about. Call 602-753-8289 and ask for Elijah for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s Best Ever guest is probably going to run a marathon after today’s conversation, but listen up while we have him because we discuss some fascinating loans that he has used to buy properties, and how to use equity to make sure you have NO liability. We also discuss how important your ROT (return on time) truly is. Best Ever Tweet: Once a real estate investor understands leverage, it can change their life. Keith Weinhold’s real estate background: - Founder of Get Rich Education focused on passive real estate investing - Passive real estate investor - Based out of Anchorage, Alaska - Bought a four-plex and lived in one unit rented out the others - Listen to his podcast at Get Rich Education - Regularly does running and cross country skiing marathons Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Fire Damage Property - Have a fire damaged property or an insurance claim to take care of? Call firedamagepropertyaz.com and they will give you options insurance companies don’t want you to know about. Call 602-753-8289 and ask for Elijah for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we have a conversation about the mechanics of optimizing your cash flow with multi-family properties. I’ve learned a lot recently with my multi-family investing, and I’d be a fool not to share my Best Ever advice with my Best Ever listeners! Best Ever Tweet: Make sure you’re keeping track of where money is going and who it’s going to. Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Cozy - Are you still chasing down rent checks down?? Cozy, automates the whole process for you so you can avoid all of the hassles that come with being a landlord. Say hi to them at cozy.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s Best Ever guest has SO many stories to share, and they include having his credit stolen, and buying stolen properties! Phew, I’m anxious after conducting this interview I can’t even imagine going through it! Listen up, because he shares with us all about hard money lending, and why he will absolutely lend to first time investors. Best Ever Tweet: Before you’re doing any deal, make sure your numbers make sense. Rod Stanback’s real estate background: - Owner of Flip Funding LLC which is a hard money lender which does over $20M of funding annually - Owner of over $1M in real estate holdings and acquires 4 buy and holds annually - Don’t get in a fight with him either! His favorite hobby is boxing. - Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - www.Flipfunding.com Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Cozy - Are you still chasing down rent checks down?? Cozy, automates the whole process for you so you can avoid all of the hassles that come with being a landlord. Say hi to them at cozy.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s Best Ever actor turned real estate investor has used his experiences in life to have tremendous real estate success. Having bought thousands of multi-family units, he shares with us how to determine if a property is worth an investment in 5 minutes, and most importantly about his acting career! Best Ever Tweet: Be easy to do business with, and make your brokers look good. Sean Sweeney’s real estate background: - Real estate professional with over 11 years of experience in multifamily industry - Currently at Timberland Partners, where his two person acquisition team has successfully acquired over 4,000 multifamily units with a combined value over $250,000,000 - Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota - Was in the movie ”What Women Want” with Mel Gibson and has had dinner with him - Here is the spreadsheet we discussed during the show: https://goo.gl/cWpZCy Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Wela – Get clarity and insight on your money by using Wela. See all your accounts in one place, and get all the answers to your questions from a real financial advisor ANYTIME. Go to yourwela.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bienvenidos, Best Ever listeners! Today, we discuss why buying in numbers may just lead to cheaper deals, which markets YOU should be investing in now, and what to look for in a market. If you apply these simple tips today, YOU will be making all the moola! Best Ever Tweet: View real estate as a vehicle. Real estate is not the end game, real estate is a vehicle to achieve other things. Matt Bowles’s real estate background: - Partner at Maverick Investor Group where he and his partners have helped real estate investors buy over $100 million in turnkey rental property - Joining us from Spain - Personally has bought and sold over $4 million in real estate - Lived in 14 countries since 2013 - Say hi to him at www.Maverickinvestorgroup.com Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Wela – Get clarity and insight on your money by using Wela. See all your accounts in one place, and get all the answers to your questions from a real financial advisor ANYTIME. Go to yourwela.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s Best Ever guest shares with us the behind the scenes aspect of the real estate statistics that you base your deals off of. He studies real estate and consults would be investors as to their best ever options for an investment. Listen up, because he teaches us how to shoot under par in real estate investing. Best Ever Tweet: You reall need to keep an eye on your properties, especially if you're a direct owner. Jack McCabe’s real estate background: - Based in Deerfield Beach, FL and has been in real estate for 33 years - CEO of McCabe Research and Consulting - Last two rounds of golf he played he has shot a 78 Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Wela – Get clarity and insight on your money by using Wela. See all your accounts in one place, and get all the answers to your questions from a real financial advisor ANYTIME. Go to yourwela.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s Best Ever guest is a business coach who has worked with some incredibly high profile business people including Steve Jobs. He shares with us how to elevate our personal brand online, how to stand out in business, and just how you need to face and act on your business related fears. Listen up, because your business just may be the Apple of the real estate industry! Best Ever Tweet: One of the easiest ways to stand out is to be authentic, vulnerable and to speak your truth. Jason Treu’s real estate background: - Business coach based in Dallas, Texas - Author of Social Wealth, a guide to creating extraordinary relationships - Say hi to him at http://beextraordinary.tv/ - Host of the BeExtraordinary Podcast Show Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever The Land Geek – Do you want to build monthly real estate cash flow without the typical headaches? Start learning about investing without all the typical headaches at http://www.thelandgeek.com/best Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s Best Ever guest, shares with us why you should NEVER stop investing, some of his best ever keys to generating more leads, and how to study a deal in order to be sure if it makes sense. Today’s episode is so full of great wholesaling tips, so listen up! Best Ever Tweet: You have to know what you’re good at, and outsource the rest. Aaron Lockhart’s real estate background: - Over 10 years of experience as real estate investor and 2 years as a full-time investor - Bought first property at 21 years old and has purchased properties in several states - Primarily is a wholesaler and has done over 20 deals in the last year - Plays keyboard and bass guitar in a band called Functional Groove - Founder of First Integrity Group based in Chicago, Illinois - Say hi to him at www.Firstintegritygroup.com Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever The Land Geek – Do you want to build monthly real estate cash flow without the typical headaches? Start learning about investing without all the typical headaches at http://www.thelandgeek.com/best Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we discuss what you need to do to start seeing your life in a different light. If we apply these THREE tips to our lives today, we will slowly but surely be able to visualize the future by using the past and the present. Best Ever Tweet: It’s really about the amount of magical moments we have with the people we love. Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever The Land Geek – Do you want to build monthly real estate cash flow without the typical headaches? Start learning about investing without all the typical headaches at http://www.thelandgeek.com/best Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s Best Ever guest may throw you for a loop with his Chinese/Wisconsin accent, but don’t let him fool you because he shares with some incredibly valuable experience about building and maintaining relationships with out of state investors, and where you need to look to determine whether or not your investment is in a safe neighborhood. Best Ever Tweet: I need to have an identity outside my performance in real estate. Mark Shaffer’s real estate background: - Purchased 5 turnkey rentals starting in 2010 and currently own 10 units - Bought all of them while living in China - Based in Madison, Wisconsin at Midwest Equity Partner - Today is his 38th birthday Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever The Land Geek – Do you want to build monthly real estate cash flow without the typical headaches? Start learning about investing without all the typical headaches at http://www.thelandgeek.com/best Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s Best Ever guest shares with us how he looks at deals differently than you probably do, and why there HAS to be something to lose on both sides of the investment in order to win. Listen up, because today’s episode is PACKED with value. Best Ever Tweet: When you make investments with groups that have survived those times, those are the kind of people you want to be associated with. Steven Bettinger’s real estate background: - CEO and co-Founder of Acquire Real Estate an online crowd investing platform - 2-time national lacrosse champion at Syracuse - 40 under 40 business professionals in South Florida - Based in Boca Raton, Florida - Download Steven’s sample document here: https://goo.gl/GolCrH Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever The Land Geek – Do you want to build monthy real estate cashflow without the typical headaches? Start learning about investing without all the typical headaches at http://www.thelandgeek.com/best Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s Best Ever guest used Bigger Pockets to fund his first deal. Wait, what?! Yeah, that’s right. Listen up because he shares with us how he did it, and the formula you should use to decide what your business model should be. Best Ever Tweet: Never fall in love with a property. Andrew Davis’s real estate background: - Investor agent at Keller Williams - Full time investor based in Orlando, Florida - Started investing full-time last August - Has a single family home and a duplex and has two single family homes under contract right now - Download the presentation we talked about on this show here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/19pchjudmq7ri2f/Knollwood.pdf?dl=0 - Went to state in chess in 5th grade Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever 1,000 Houses - Are you tired of being a landlord? Are you tired of headaches? Thousands of investors have felt the same way you do, and have found their solution! Go to www.1000houses.com/mitch to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s Best Ever guest made a massive mistake with hiring a contractor, but now shares with you what to look for in one. We also discuss how he funds his deals, and how to successfully build relationships with private lenders. Best Ever Tweet: Gettin’ your head on straight is the secret to growing your business. Darrell Shepherd’s real estate background: - Founder of Lone Palm Lending - Fulltime investor since 2000 based in Atlanta, Georgia - Say hi to him at http://www.lonepalmlending.com/ - Has a rehab business, a lending business and working on a turnkey rehab real estate brokerage - Used to run 3 crews full time and own 50 – 60 units of rental property now focused on doing about 10 rehabs a year Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever 1,000 Houses - Are you tired of being a landlord? Are you tired of headaches? Thousands of investors have felt the same way you do, and have found their solution! Go to www.1000houses.com/mitch to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carb up, and be sure to drink plenty of water! Today’s Best Ever marathon runner, shares with us how to win the marathon that is real estate investing. He shares with us about investing in office space, why hiring a leasing broker is SO important, and the upfront costs you need to pay for a deal. Best Ever Tweet: When I’ve seen people fail, it’s because they bought it wrong. John Drachman’s real estate background: - President and founder of Stillwater Investment Group based in Irvine, California - Successfully executed over $350 million of value-add real estate acquisitions - Visit him at http://www.stillwaterig.com/about/ - Ran the Boston Marathon last year - Has been in commercial real estate for 11 years Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever 1,000 Houses - Are you tired of being a landlord? Are you tired of headaches? Thousands of investors have felt the same way you do, and have found their solution! Go to www.1000houses.com/mitch to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Best Ever guest is one of the top YouTube personality for real estate investing. You've probably heard him before, but today he shares with us how he creates deals, the three different types of offers you need to make to sellers in YOUR deals and why YOU need to get a mentor TODAY! Best Ever Tweet: We like to do whatever can be done creatively to remove a lot of the risks. Phil Pustejovsky's real estate background: - Participated in over 1,000 deals a real estate investor - Author of the best-selling book “How to be a Real Estate Investor - Most popular real estate investing YouTube channel in history with over 5 million views - Based in Orlando, Florida - www.Freedommentor.com - Does a whole lot of fishing and surfing Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don’t miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land – Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions at http://www.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Michael Blank - Interested in apartment bulding investing but don't know where to start? Say hello to Michael Blank at themichaelblank.com for a BUNCH of free resources and a free e-book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we discuss the three things that billionaires think and do that I find very interesting. These things have taught me habits to practice throughout my journey, so hopefully you can take these three tips into your life and next deal! Best Ever Tweet: First and foremost, neutralize the risk. #SkillsetSunday #BestEver Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don’t miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land – Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions athttp://www.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Empire Industries – Get your tenants, toilets and termoils managed today by investors just like you! The Best Ever property managers at Empire Industries are ready to offer you TWO FREE MONTHS of property management, so give them a call at 888-866-6727 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s Best Ever guest may or may not be joining us from the beaches of Thailand. He got there by receiving financial freedom from his real estate investing, so listen up to hear his BEST EVER advice and maybe you can drink a Mojito on the beach with him one day! Best Ever Tweet: Look for dummies doing a bad job running good properties. Dale DeGagne’s real estate background: - Reached financial freedom using real estate in under 10 years on a military salary - He is currently living in Thailand - Say hi to him at www.Daledegagne.com - Does smaller multi-unit buildings, student rentals and flips - Has served in both the Army and the Air Force Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Empire Industries - Get your tenants, toilets and termoils managed today by investors just like you! The Best Ever property managers at Empire Industries are ready to offer you TWO FREE MONTHS of property management, so give them a call at 888-866-6727 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s Best Ever guest shares with us just how he uses Virtual Assistant’s to be able to put to deals under contract PER WEEK, just why you should NEVER use the word ‘home’ for your direct mail campaign. Also, learn why to never offer your tenants a big screen TV. Best Ever Tweet: Although we are buying and selling houses, it’s really about people and relationships. Kenneth Gills real estate background: - Been working in real estate for 12 years and gross revenue in excess of $1M a quarter - He is placing two deals under contract a week - Does residential and commercial investing and is based out of Baltimore, Maryland - Has a team of highly trained real estate professionals who live and work for him full-time in the country of the Philippines - He has taken the concept of VA’s to the next level – see behind the scenes at this virtual office here: http://realsuccessunlimited.com/outsource Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Empire Industries - Get your tenants, toilets and termoils managed today by investors just like you! The Best Ever property managers at Empire Industries are ready to offer you TWO FREE MONTHS of property management, so give them a call at 888-866-6727. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Knocking on doors all day on a Saturday in the 100 degree Phoenix summer sounds exhausting to me, doesn’t it to you? Well, that’s exactly how today’s Best Ever guest got his start in real estate. He started wholesaling and now he is actively fixing and flipping properties. Listen up, because he shares with us how he rose to financial freedom! Best Ever Tweet: Find that little piece of the real estate investing world that you can be good at and you are passionate about. Marty Boardman’s real estate background: - Real estate investor since 2002 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona - Licensed Realtor in Arizona and Wisconsin - Author of Fixing and Flipping Houses: Strategies for the Post-Boom Era - Say hi to him at http://reimidwest.com/ and www.flippingphoenixhouses.com Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Empire Industries - Get your tenants, toilets and termoils managed today by investors just like you! The Best Ever property managers at Empire Industries are ready to offer you TWO FREE MONTHS of property management, so give them a call at 888-866-6727. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When today’s Best Ever guest isn’t running, biking and swimming he is fixing and flipping. He has had great success in this business using some great strategies that he shares with us including the key things you need to look for in the market of your next investment, and just why doing your own homework, as opposed to listening to others, is so important. Best Ever Tweet: Don’t get caught up in the trends. Jose Hidalgo’s real estate background: - Co-founder Habitribe - 20 year veteran of mortgage banking - Started Prospect Mortgage in 2008 running the largest private mortgage bank in the US in 2012 - He is also a tri-athlete Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Empire Industries - Get your tenants, toilets and termoils managed today by investors just like you! The Best Ever property managers at Empire Industries are ready to offer you TWO FREE MONTHS of property management, so give them a call at 888-866-6727. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The top lifestyle expert in America, shares with us his advice as to how to brand your company, and his Best Ever way for YOU to make your career flourish. So tighten up your skates, because we are going to pirouette into making YOU the top expert in your field. Best Ever Tweet: We can all go to school and get a degree in something, but that doesn’t mean it’s our purpose in life. Mar Jennings’ real estate background: - Emmy-nominated TV Host and America’s top Lifestyle Expert based in Westport, CT - He is the creator of the design philosophy Casual Luxury and leading sourse on home, gardening and lifestyle - His work has appeared on HGTV, QVC and The Today Show as well as the New York Times and Better Home and Gardens magazine - Best selling author of LIFE ON MAR’S: A Four Season Garden and LIFE ON MAR’S: Creating Casual Luxury - Say hi to him here: http://www.marjennings.com or [email protected] Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Empire Industries - Get your tenants, toilets and termoils managed today by investors just like you! The Best Ever property managers at Empire Industries are ready to offer you TWO FREE MONTHS of property management, so give them a call at 888-866-6727. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we discuss the five main things that have surprised me about my journey in buying multi-family. These things have shocked me throughout my journey, so hopefully you can take these five tips into your next deal! Best Ever Tweet: Drive by traffic allows you to significantly decrease the amount of expenses in your marketing budget. Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever The Book On Flipping Houses - Are you looking for a step by step guide for starting your flipping career? Head on over to Amazon to pick up The Book On Flipping Houses by professional house flipper J Scott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I know I’ve wondered what professional athletes do after their sports career ends. Today’s Best Ever guest shares with us how he came to find real estate success after his pro sports career ended. We discuss buy and holds, and different ways he creatively finances his deals. So listen up, because we are about to win the Lord Stanley of real estate investing! Best Ever Tweet: What did you do today to get yourself one step closer to what your goals are? Graham Mink’s real estate background: - Played professional hockey for 13 years and played for the Washington Capitals - Retired in 2014 and is now a full time real estate investor primarily doing buy-and-holds - Owns and manages 28 units and has 20 more units under contract and scheduled to close July 4th - Based in Stowe, Vermont - Say hi to him at www.gmmvt.com Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever The Book On Flipping Houses - Are you looking for a step by step guide for starting your flipping career? Head on over to Amazon to pick up The Book On Flipping Houses by professional house flipper J Scott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This born and bred New Yorker, knows all there is to know about real estate in NYC. But that’s not all! We discuss when to put your properties up for sale, and the best ways to put tenants into your rentals after one showing TODAY! Best Ever Tweet: Make sure you position your properties to come on the market at the tight time. Chris Morley’s real estate background: - Owner of - Focus is on residential rentals and sales - Used to do 70 transactions and now 20 transactions - Based out of NYC, NY Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever The Book On Flipping Houses - Are you looking for a step by step guide for starting your flipping career? Head on over to Amazon to pick up The Book On Flipping Houses by professional house flipper J Scott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s remember when we were first getting started in real estate, and travel back to that day. Do you remember the basics? Well, today’s Best Ever guest does and he shares with us what your first investment looks like from the eyes of a newbie. We also discuss everything you need to know about investing in Corpus Christi, TX, an incredibly hot market YOU may want to look at. Best Ever Tweet: Getting started in real estate is not as easy as the gurus want you to think. Joshus Light’s real estate background: - Been in the navy since 2008 and is based in Corpus Christi, Texas - Say hi to him at www.Mad-realestate.com - Working on his first rehab project right now in Corpus Christi, TX - Owns his own home and financed with a VA loan Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever The Book On Flipping Houses - Are you looking for a step by step guide for starting your flipping career? Head on over to Amazon to pick up The Book On Flipping Houses by professional house flipper J Scott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blue 42, Blue 42…Set…Hut! Today’s Best Ever guest, shares with us the ups and downs he has experienced in business, and what HE does to close his loans in 5 days or less, and his MOST successful marketing tactic. We just moved the chains, and it’s 1st & 10 for us to drive down the field to investing success. Best Ever Tweet: It takes more than just a positive attitude to make things happen. Wayne Gerenstein’s real estate background: - Founder of Stateside Private Capital based in Chicago, Illinois - Been in the lending industry since 1990 - Former defensive coordinator for high school football teams that played in several state championships Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever The Book On Flipping Houses - Are you looking for a step by step guide for starting your flipping career? Head on over to Amazon to pick up The Book On Flipping Houses by professional house flipper J Scott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s Best Ever guest conducts ALL the research on real estate so that you don’t have to. Listen up, as he shares with us the reasoning and research behind all of the statistics YOU use to do your due diligence. Best Ever Tweet: It pays to maybe not get the max rent that you could, in exchange for a very good tenant. Ralph McLaughlin’s real estate background: - Housing Economist at Trulia based in San Francisco, California - Say hi to him @housingnomix - Is an avid homebrewer, and one of his beers won a national award in the IPA category Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get out your pen and paper to start taking notes on…NOTES. Today’s Best Ever guest shares with us everything you need to know about buying non-performing notes and once again, just how important doing YOUR due diligence is. Best Ever Tweet: You want to spend your time working on your business, not in your business. Paul Birkett’s real estate background: - Founder of Automation Finance and is based in NYC, NY - It generates growth by returning non-performing assets to performing status - Buys pools of non-performing residential mortgages and works with the borrower to address the cause of their distress - Was in the Guinness Book of World Records for building and mailing the largest greeting card in the world Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we discuss how to make a decision for something that you continue to question. I have had a lot of big decisions to make recently, and have developed a step by step guide that has helped me come to the best decision for MY life. Apply this to your life today, to be sure you can stand by your decision. Best Ever Tweet: Prioritize what you want, and then make a decision based on that. Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She has an incredibly inspirational story, but that’s not all! Today’s Best Ever guest shares with us her rocky road to success, how important relationships are and some impractical ways to generate leads you may not have heard of before. You'l go from eating Ramen Noodles to eating caviar if you listen to her story and take some action! Best Ever Tweet: More than anything else, our mindset controls our situation. Kemi Egan’s real estate background: - Author of international bestseller The Power of Real Estate Investing based in London, England - Host of Turbo Charge Your Success podcast - Co-founder of Freedom Academies and Freedom Investment - Went from homeless to having a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio in just 12 months Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s Best Ever guest, Robert Kiyosaki, shares with us some incredible value as to how we can do a deal with him, what YOU need to look for in a partner, and the key thing you need to be doing today so you don’t fall behind. Wow, is there a lot of value packed into our conversation with Robert, so stop what you’re doing and listen up! Best Ever Tweets: Out of every bad partnership, comes a great partner. If you don’t invest in yourself, I won’t invest in you. If you think you know all the answers, you’re probably gonna get your butt handed to you. Robert Kiyosaki’s real estate background: - Author of the most influential personal finance book of all time, Rich Dad Poor Dad - Released Second Chance…for Your Money, Your Life and Our World in January 2015 and most recently, 8 Lessons in Military Leadership for Entrepreneurs which went on sale May 12 during Armed Forces Week - Co-authored two books with Donald Trump and has a 3rd coming out in 2016 - Fellow podcaster who is the host of the popular podcast, The Rich Dad Radio Show - Visit him at www.richdad.com Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Bryan Ellis- Wondering where to get financing for your next deal? Well, there’s a good chance you can transfer some of your retirement savings into a Self-Directed IRA. Text the word CONTROL to 33444 to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People, people, people. Whether you are a newbie, or an experienced investor relationships are going to be the one thing that will make or break you. Listen up, as today’s Best Ever guest shares with us how to build and maintain incredible relationships, and how to find cheap deals to make CRAZY money. Best Ever Tweet: Present yourself professionally and be genuine. Che Chiu Wong’s real estate background: - Has a multi-million dollar portfolio and buys and never sells - Has an electricial engineering degree but doesn’t know how to fix an electrical outlet - Landlord in Jersey City, NJ focusing on residential properties - Say hi to him at http://www.realestatedoer.com/ Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You have the right to buy property, and the right to make money on those properties. Today’s Best Ever guest shares with us the ONE word you need to use when talking to a seller, how he has NEVER bought a property with a bank, private lender or hard money. So, stick your hands in the air and listen up! Best Ever Tweet: If we get to control the terms, does it really matter what the sale price is? Mike Butler’s real estate background: - Based in Louisville, Kentucky where he used to be an undercover police detective investing murder for hire and organized crime - At his peak was buying 2 properties every week while he had is full-time job - Owns and operates several hundred properties and has never gone to a bank to buy an investment property nor has he used a private lender or hard money - Say hi to him at http://askmikebutler.com/about-mike/ Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss an episode! Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Patch of Land - Want to learn more about crowdfunding? Let the leading expert in the crowdfunding space, Patch of Land, give you all the info you need to get started. Grab your FREE copy of Top Ten Answers to the Top Ten Crowdfunding Questions atwww.PatchOfLand.com/bestever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices