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

Retirement accounts hold trillions of dollars. Almost all of it is in the hands of Wall Street through stocks, bonds, mutual funds and annuities. For those who want to move their money closer to Main Street, real estate, precious metals and private placements are an appealing alternative. In this episode, The Real Estate Guys™ talk to self-directed individual retirement account expert Glen Mather about all the exciting options. Though many investors have already discovered the powerful benefits of self-directed retirement account investing, the vast majority of investors falsely believe that Wall Street is their only option. And even those familiar with the idea of self-direction may not be up to speed on the latest and greatest innovations. So listen and learn as The Real Estate Guys™ talk about how you can harness the power of individual retirement accounts to help yourself and others grow their portfolio with real assets.

Like it or not, lawyers and legal bills are a fact of life for real estate investors. In this episode, The Real Estate Guys™ discuss some of the kinds of lawyers you’ll need, what you should think about when setting up your legal team, and some practical tips for getting more bang for your buck.Best of all, there are no lawyers on the show, so we can invoke talk show host / listener privilege. Enjoy!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Headlines are sending mixed messages about housing, jobs and economic recovery. It can be SO confusing!In this episode, The Real Estate Guys™ take a look at some of the recent news and discuss what it means to everyday real estate investors.Liars, tigers, bears and some bull all help muddy the water. Asset prices (stocks, houses, etc) are up, but ss that based on supply and demand or inflation? And what about jobs? If you take a full time job and divide it into two part-time jobs, did you reduce unemployment? And what about that pesky falling labor participation rate?Yes, Virginia, all these things matter to real estate investors because we can't just jump in and out of positions the way stock traders do. Real estate investing is about marrying a market for a decade or two, so it's important to understand the probabilities of your tenants having jobs that pay enough to afford the rent down the road.So listen in to this episode as The Real Estate Guys™ dig for useful clues in the news!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Another great batch of questions from our amazing listeners. Lots of fun stuff to talk about.We can tell people are getting more involved in real estate because questions are going from theoretical to very practical. People are out in the real world doing the real thing.So in this episode, the Guys field a variety of questions about how to utilize funds in self-directed IRA's; when and how to use entities like LLC's for asset protection, privacy and tax benefits; and how to write contracts that protect you while still being appealing to a seller in a hot market.All great questions! And a few more to boot!So listen in and learn as The Real Estate Guys answer your questions!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

It’s baaack!Yes, it’s true. Equity is back and it’s happening in major metropolitan real estate markets.Surprised? You shouldn’t be. These cycles and their causes are highly predictable. It’s seldom an issue of IF, but more of WHEN.And while it’s fun to talk macro-economics in the clouds of conversation, it’s also important to descend to the street level and find out what’s happening on the ground.So for this episode, we sit down with returning guest Ken Corsini and pick his brain about what’s happening in one of the best appreciating markets in the USA: Atlanta, Georgia.Listen in and find out what Ken thinks is the cause of over 20% price appreciation of single family homes in Atlanta.The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Ron Black of Texas Investor Homes is our guest on this episode as we explore the opportunities in NEW home investing. All things being equal, your tenants and property managers would rather have a new home than an older one. A new property means less headaches and expenses.But in today's economy, new homes don't work in every market. However, Texas has been leading the U.S. in job creation for the last few years, and Houston was recently names the top jobs market in the country.Do brand new, positive cash flow properties in Houston make sense? Find out in this episode of The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

In this very slick episode of The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show we take a look at how oil and gas investing works. To help us, we interview Paul Mauceli of Reef Oil. Remember, anytime a piece of dirt generates profits, we're interested! So listen in and learn how real estate investors can enhance cash flow using oil and gas investments.The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Crowdfunding is one of the most exciting ways to raise money for nearly anything, including real estate. And it just got easier! In this episode, The Guys interview Ruth Hedges, who is on the forefront of the crowfunding movement. Listen in and find out how the new rules of crowdfunding are making it easier for money and deals to get together. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Go back in time to 2009 and the pit of the crash as Robert, Russ and the Godfather talk about conducting market analysis in a changing economy. Now that the market is hot again, do the same principles apply? And what lessons from 2009 can help us be smarter investors in 2013? Curious minds want know! So tune in to this episode from the archives and the best of The Real Estate Guys Radio Show! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

The real estate we invest in floats in an economic sea teeming with other financial and political life forms, Each of these denizens of the dollar plays a role in the financial ecology. There are symbiotic relationships, predators and prey, natural and man-made disasters, and a host of other factors which affect the performance and prospects of our real estate.We like attending Freedom Fest each year because we always meet interesting people who give us fascinating perspectives on financial markets and vehicles that we don't always study as closely as we do real estate.In the episode, we look at the symbiotic relationship between agricultural commodities and real estate, what the precious metals markets can tell us about the strength of the dollar, what might cause and how we would be affected by strong armed governmental intervention in capital markets, and much more!So strap on your thinking cap and listen in as we dive into a discussion with a variety of interesting guests from the floor of Freedom Fest 2013. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

If you haven't done anything wrong, does that mean you don't have anything to hide?Sadly, real estate investors are easy targets for frivolous lawsuits, vindictive tenants and financial scam artists. Why? Because property values, loan amounts (and therefore equity) and title information are all part of the very public record. And when you can't hide the asset (rental properties are big and immobile), the next best thing is to hide the ownership.In this episode, The Real Estate Guys™ talk about the why and how of organizing your life for optimum privacy.The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Another round of powerful pontifications in response to a preponderance of perplexing questions from people in our audience. Listen in as Robert, Russ and the Godfather take on questions about just starting out, dealing with student debt, using OPM and deciding what to do when you're emotionally attached to a property. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Gold, oil, interest rates, the dollar and the Dow. These are just a few of the many market indicators captains of investment funds watch. But what, if any, importance do these items have for real estate investors?In this episode of The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show, we explore how financial markets are often interrelated and what moving market metrics mean to real estate investors. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

As any insomniac can attest, there are lots of real estate investment training courses and gurus to choose from. Once the purview of late night TV infomercials, promises of real estate riches are now also abundant online, in your email inbox, and even in your postal mailbox.But how do you know which one is right for you?In this episode, The Real Estate Guys™ discuss how to find real estate investment training that's right for you.The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Recent headlines proclaim that real estate is back! While we're happy to hear positive reports on real estate, the last run-up in response to Fed hyper-stimulation compels us to dig a little deeper.Fortunately, there are lots of clues in the news that provide important insights into what's happening in housing and what's behind it.In this episode of The Real Estate Guys™ radio show, we find that home prices are rising, lending standards are falling, and the next generation of home buyers is coming...but they have some baggage that may slow them (and the real estate market) down.The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Rising housing prices in the face of declining home ownership, rising interest rates and a weak economy has many people scratching their heads. Is this recovery for real or just a housing head fake? Listen in as we discuss this elusive, but important topic during this episode of The Real Estate Guys radio show! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

The Guys answer listener questions in another informative edition of Ask The Guys!Which market makes sense for a first time investor? Is it too late to get great cash flows? How do you navigate negative people? Does equity still happen in the wake of the Great Recession? Should I open my kimono to my prospective property manager or should I play it closer to the vest? What is the affect of leverage on cap rate?Inquiring minds want to know! So tune in as Robert, Russ and the Godfather tackle these and other listener questions!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

We've been excited about Belize for years. Now the rest of the world is discovering this enchanting Caribbean paradise. And that means opportunity for alert investors!In this episode, our good friend (and the country's top broker), John Turley, shares three very positive and newsworthy updates about Belize. Then we pay a visit to Belize's Minister of Tourism, the Honorable Manuel Heredia. "Junior", as we know him, shares valuable details about the government's vision for sustainable tourism and why major players like the Qatar Sovereign Wealth fund have made major investments in Belize.It's a big, beautiful world with lots of different kinds of real estate investment opportunities. So tune in and discover why Belize is becoming one of the most talked about destinations in the world - and why you might want to discover enchanting Belize for yourself!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.

In this encore episode, Robert and Russ revisit the importance of personally visiting real estate markets you're considering investing in.Investing where the numbers make sense often means leaving your home town and scoping out new real estate markets. It’s something we do often and have learned to enjoy. Hot off a couple of exciting field trips, we thought we’d reflect on the what, why and how of visiting new markets. And while internet search has made all kinds of data remotely available to the average investor, there’s still no substitute for being there. So be here with us now and listen in as we discuss what we look for when we go on a real estate market safari! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com!

Real estate is getting hot again, which means more competition for the best deals. While relationships and postioning are always the best way to gain access to great deals, in the open market speed rules! And even when you're on the inside track, you still need to be able to move quicky when the right deal is presented.In this episode, The Real Estate Guys™ talk about the why and how of nimble money, which can be the small investor's competitive edge.The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

If you have more deals than money, then it's time to go beyond yourself and enter the wild, wonderful world of OPM (Other People's Money). Using OPM doesn't mean you're auditioning for a starring role in a future episode of American Greed. There are people and institutions who have more money than time or investing talent, and they're looking for honest, hard-working, capable people like YOU to invest with. Sometimes they loan you money. Sometimes they want a piece of the action. Sometimes they want both. In all cases, you can solve their problem while creating a big opportunity for yourself. In this episode, The Real Estate Guys™ share several keys to raising capital and leaping over the limits of your own financial statements. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Before big time investors were famous, most started small. And most everyday investors never become mega-wealthy or famous. They just quietly go about their business and become financially free. No glitz or glamor, just a solid net worth and lots of passive cash flow. In this episode we sit down with three real life investors and find out what they’re doing to succeed in today’s real estate market. If you can’t relate to Donald Trump, Ken McElroy, Sam Freshman or Robert Kiyosaki, then sit back and enjoy these candid conversations with everyday investors who are out in the real world doing the thing…and doing it quite well. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

The Asset Behind the Asset - Finding Gold in Distressed DebtWhile many investors are pursuing profits in property foreclosures, fixers and flipping - there's a small, elite universe of investors doing the same thing with the hidden asset behind the property- the debt.In this intriguing episode, The Real Estate Guys™ take a peek behind the curtain of the mysterious world of distressed debt with entrepreneur, educator and distressed debt dealer, Michael Soliz.If you've ever looked at the deluge of problem properties on the market and wondered what happens to the loan when it goes bad, you're going to like this show.Every entrepreneur knows there's a profit behind every problem, and that's certainly true when it comes to distressed notes!So, tune in and take notes (no pun intended...well, maybe we intended it a little bit),,,The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Real estate markets are heating up. But how do you know when a market's getting to hot to handle and it's time to move on? In this episode, hosts Robert Helms and Russell Gray discuss many of the wide variety of sell signals investors should consider when deciding whether they should stand pat or take their equity and hit the road in search of new opportunities. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

You have questions. We have answers!Listen in as The Real Estate Guys and special guest, attorney Mauricio Rauld, respond to listener questions.The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Best selling Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki shares why his latest book, Why A Students Work for C Students, is his most important book yet. Kiyosaki contends that the education system is ineffective because it mass produces job seekers while hindering the development of job creators. So while most think there's a financial crisis, Kiyosaki says the problem is lack of education in capitalism. Listen to this no holds barred discussion with Robert Kiyosaki and decide for yourself. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Opportunity and powerful lessons are all around us - sometimes in the most unlikely places and through some of the most unlikely people. During our recent travels, we were in two disparate places with two distinctly different, yet notable and successful people. The common denominator is the great lessons to be learned from both.In this episode, we chat with James Bovell and Carl Palmer.James is the dominant real estate broker on the Caribbean island of Grand Cayman. We got to know James while touring Grand Cayman on our 2013 Summit at Sea educational real estate shore excursion. Meanwhile, Carl Palmer is the world famous drummer from the classic rock bank Emerson, Lake and Palmer. Today he's performing with his new group, The Carl Palmer Band. He's also created one of the most unique and intriguing kinds of collectible art that we've ever seen. What does any of that have to do with real estate investing? Listen in and find out!James and Carl don’t know each other, but now you’ll get to know them both. Plus you’ll hear what we think some of the important take-aways are for real estate investors because there's a lot to learn when you're willing to go out exploring.The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Many people look at real estate investing as a way to escape the daily grind of working for someone else. Sometimes the grass looks so green on the other side, it's tempting to quit your job and go full time as a real estate investor...ready or not!Though it may sound simple, there's a lot ot think about before making the leap to full time investing. You don't want to jump from the frying pan into the fire. Of course, done properly, life as a full time investor can be rewarding on many levels.In this episode of The Real Estate Guys™ radio show, host Robert Helms and the Godfather of Real Estate, Bob Helms, discuss the what, when and why of going full time.The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

You're probably familiar with REMAX. It's one of the biggest real estate companies on earth. In this episode you're going to meet the man behind the brand. Usually, just hearing from a hyper-successful real estate guy would make for a great show. But wait until you hear the rest of the story! But be forewarned. If you've been hiding behind tough times as an excuse for not achieving your dreams, you might get a little uncomfortable. Of course, we think you'll be inspired to attack the challenges in your life with new zeal! So listen in as we talk up close and personal with REMAX co-founder and winner extraordinaire, Dave Liniger. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Listen in as our all-star Summit at Sea faculty reflect upon an amazing week of education, networking and thought provoking discussions with investors from all over the world. We've never paid any faculty member for speaking, yet many come back year after year. Why? Tune in and find out! Then make your plans to be a part of the fun in 2014 for the 12th annual Investor Summit at Sea! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

You've got questions, we've got answers...or at least our best guesses! In this Ask The Guys episode, Robert and Russ reach into the email grab bag and pull out random (but very interesting) questions. As often happens, a theme emerged. In a business where OPM (Other People's Money) is standard operating procedure, we discover that your crebility is even more important than your credit score. So listen in and learn how you can expand your real estate empire by leveraging who you are, who you know and how you're perceived. Plus, we'll answer several other interesting questions from our fabulous audience! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

We like to peruse the news looking for clues we can use (and words that rhyme). Unlike reports that look back on the past, the daily news is talking about what's happening now. Much more useful.When it comes to real estate market cycles (and pretty much any kind of financial cycle), we've observed that the pendulum swings both ways. In case you were in a coma, 10 years ago we were on the front end of a huge updward surge in real estate values. Five years ago, real estate hit a litle bump in the road to riches called the greatest financial disaster since the Great Depression. Ouch. Of course, as bad as all that was for some people, it's been a buying bonanza for the brave and the bold. And today the headlines tell us that real estate is coming back across nearly every sector. In other words, we could be on verge of a surge.What does it all mean? That's what we discuss on this episode of The Real Estate Guys radio show!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter! Visit www.realestateguysradio.com

Shift happens. And when it does, it sometimes affects supply and demand, When you're on the right side of a supply and demand imbalance, you can make a lot of money! Our special guest for this episode is John Turley. Big John spends a lot of time watching the migation of baby boomers into retirement areas and he's noticed something interesting. There are a LOT more boomers looking to retire abroad than there are great retirement destinations! Will this result in bidding wars? Find out when you listen to this exciting episode op The Real Estate Guys radio show! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources that help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

There’s no place like home. Or is there?Many investors pick properties in whatever area they happen to live in. That's a fabulous strategy if you happen to live in a great investment market.We say, “Live where you want to live, but invest where the numbers make sense.” You may get a lot more bang for your buck by picking markets where prices, rents, market conditions and other factors all produce better profits.But, is it possible that there’s more to investing than simply return on investment?We think so. Many investors are interested in things like privacy, asset protection, lifestyle, and even personal security.Of course, to put all of these choices in context, it’s important to have a broader perspective. A great way to see the bigger picture is to travel. The next best thing is to talk with people who travel.In this episode, we talk with the most interesting “homeless” man you’ll probably never meet. Our guest Simon Black is a “perpetual traveler”. He spends his time traveling the world, seeking opportunities and sharing his perspectives with people smart enough to listen.An interesting perspective Simon shares are his observations about the relationship between global agriculture and opportunities in real estate investment. So if you’re hungry for unique investment strategies, this episode will whet your appetite!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources that help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Host Robert Helms shares some of the many creative real estate deals he's seen over the years, then sits down with author and consultant Michael Gelb.Michael wrote "How to Think Like Leoanaro Da Vinci", who was arguably the most creative mind who ever lived.One exciting aspect of real estate is how it rewards the creative deal maker. And while you can do very well copying the ideas of others, it's a really good idea to work on developing your own creative genius.So start today by listening in to this creatively brilliant episode of The Real Estate Guys radio show!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter! Visit www.realestateguysradio.com

Robert Kiyosaki says the single most important skill every entrepreneur must have is the ability to sell. We agree!When it comes to real estate deal making, the more creative you want to be, the less you can reply upon third parties to put your deals together for you.In this encore episode, The Real Estate Guys™ draw upon their collective decades of real world experience to share practical tips on developing your powers of persuasion.Whether you're pitching your project to a banker or investor, trying to get a seller to take YOUR offer instead of the other guy's, or building alliances to help you find, finance and manage deals, this is one episode you don't want to miss!So grab your notepad and settle in for a powerful session on the fine art of persuasive problem solving and deal making.The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter! Visit www.realestateguysradio.com©2012-2013 The Real Estate Guys™

Technology is changing how people live, work and play. But real estate investing is still a people business, and the key to great relationships with people is communication. In this episode, host Robert Helms visits with his dad, the Godfather of Real Estate, who’s been in the real estate investing and brokerage business from the first day God created dirt. Bob shares some of the changes he’s embraced over his decades in the business. Then Robert chats with internet marketing guru Pol vanRhee. Technology is changing how small business attracts customers. Whether you’re searching for properties or service providers, or using the internet to attract tenants or market your properties, there are things you need to know to stay competitive in a rapidly changing world. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources that help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Predicting the past is easy. The future can be a little bit trickier. Yet every time this year, pundits and prognosticators of all stripes are out in force, proclaiming to the world what they think the future holds. And since we're real estate junkies, we try to listen to everything everyone says, then sift through it to see what makes sense for real estate investors. In this episode, host Robert Helms takes a look at some of the predictions in the market place - along with some perspectives and precautions of his own. Listen in and see what makes sense to you! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show and podcast provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources that help real estate investors succeed.

As 2012 fades into the history books and 2013 rises on the horizon, it's a great time to take a step back from the day to day hustle to think about the future you're busy building.In this episode of The Real Estate Guys™ radio show, Robert, Russ and The Godfather discuss the what, why and how of real estate investment business planning.The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Robert, Russ and the Godfather are in-studio to answer YOUR questions! In this episode, listeners want to know... > Should you pay off your personal residence BEFORE purchasing investment property? > How to find a non-biased, fee based real estate investment planner? > Where to go to get the essential education to become a professional real estate agent or broker? > How to assemble a team of out of area advisors that will be loyal to you? > Where to start when you inherit an investment property? You have questions. We have answers...on The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Is real estate on the road to recovery? It’s beginning to feel that way. In this episode, Robert, Russ and the Godfather talk about the return of rising real estate prices and the potential effects of recently announced Fed policy. And just for fun, we toss in some other lively conversation surrounding recent real estate news. So listen in and discover why equity happens and how you can make it happen to you! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Sooner or later, new construction needs to happen, at least in residential. Between immigration and new births, population keeps growing in many areas.But when the economy is soft, building a big tract of new homes can be risky business. And in some of the most popular areas, there are no big tracts of land to develop even if it made financial sense.Besides, how can a little guy compete with the big guys? You can't. At least not head to head.BUT, a nimble, boutique developer actually has a huge competitive edge by focusing on in-fill projects that fit well into a particular market and demographic.To learn more about how a small developer can make big money in a down market, host Robert Helms visits with Washington DC based boutique developer, Beth Clifford.The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter! Visit www.realestateguysradio.com

Real estate is BIG business. And there are MANY different ways to make money, both as an investor and as a businessperson. In this episode, The Guys take a look real estate as a profession and some of the various ways people make money when it’s their day job. Some investors choose to get into the business as a way to get closer to people, deals and important data. Others do it because they love a particular aspect of it. Some choose a real estate related business because they can make a lot of money to then invest in their own portfolio. If you’re thinking about getting into real estate as a full time career, listen in as Robert, Russ and the Godfather share their perspectives on real estate as a career today. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Finding money to take advantage of the many great bargains in today's real estate market can be challenging. Easy cash out loans and the equity they created are largely gone, so investors have been looking for alternatives. One of the still largely underutilized sources of investment capital on most people's balance sheets are retirement accounts. This is partly because the traditional financial services industry has had a virtual monopoly in this space and consumers remain somewhat ignorant of their non-traditional options. Also, many investors don't consider their retirement funds to be highly manageable and tend to leave them on auto-pilot. But for those who want to take control of their retirement investments, there are many opportunities to self-direct away from Wall Street and into tangible assets like real estate, physical metals or notes directly tied to real estate both domestically and offshore. Our guest in this episode is Larry Grossman, who specializes in helping people comply with all the rules regarding self-directed individual retirement accounts. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter! Visit www.realestateguysradio.com

As much as we love making money, we all know there's more to life than just making money.In this epsiode, we talk with a woman who has overcome a number of obstacles to achieve success in business, investing and even in parenting!Rita Khagram was born into a culture that didn't empower women. Undeterred she set off to make it in business, but at an enormous personal price.Determined to repair her relationship with her daughter, she sold her successful business and because she didn't get good advice, ended up losing everything.But she didn't give up.After investing in her own investing education and seeking out wise counsel, Rita applied her new wisdom to acquire a large portfolio of properties and build another successful business. And she rebuilt her relationship with her daughter.Then a profound experience on the streets of India have given her a higher purpose for her money-making ventures. Now her life is more focused and fulfilling than ever.You're going to be inspired and encouraged when you hear Rita's story. Enjoy!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Renowned real estate syndicator Sam Freshman is our special guest for this episode. Sam Freshman began his real estate investing career in 1957 and founded his syndication company in 1961. Since then he's been involved in deals exceeding $500 million. And when you consider the price of real estate in the 60's, 70's and 80's, that's a LOT of deals! Sam's no-nonsense, pragmatic adherence to proven principles of syndication and investment make him one of our favorite mentors. So we're excited to share Sam and his time tested wisdom with you in this episode of The Real Estate Guys™ radio show. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

An essential skill for every rental property investor big or small is knowing how to do accurate financial analysis. Without it, how do you know if a property is a good deal, how it compares to other properties; or whether it's a good time to buy, sell or refinance? These are just some of the very important questions a prudent rental property investor needs to know how to find the answers to. That's why we say “Do the math and the math will tell you what to do!” So the topic of this episode is an overview of the 7 essential formulas of rental property financial analysis. You'll learn what they are, why they're important and how to use them. Sound scary? Hey, it's only math. And it’s not as bad as getting into a property expecting positive cash flow and finding out you’re really negative; or buying into an overheated market, or not getting out while the getting’s good. Good financial analysis can save you a LOT of heartache! So listen in as The Real Estate Guys™ teach you how to sharpen your pencil and do the math! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com.

Real estate investors plunge into properties hoping for an endless stream of passive income. But sometimes, instead of getting rent checks, the market delivers reality checks.So even though we love real estate and remain convinced it's the single best investment vehicle available to everyday investors...once a year (in honor of Halloween), we dig up some terrifying tales from the crypt of real estate deals gone horribly wrong. But it's not all gloom and doom. There are great lessons in bad deals, so listen in as Robert and Russ dig into what property problems can teach real estate investors...on The Real Estate Guys™ radio show!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Hotel Impossible star Anthony Melchiorri and Louisville Kentucky boutique hotel operator (21c Museum) Craig Greenberg are our special guests as we discuss how to develop the hidden potential of distressed properties. Whether a hotel, apartment building or a single family home, skilled rehabbers can find creative ways to force value where others can’t. And with a market full of distress, there’s never been a better time to turn under-developed potential into serious profits - all while doing something great for the community. So listen in as we explore the possibilities! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Our special guest for this episode is YOU! We've sorted through the hundreds of questions received over the last several weeks and picked out as many as we could to answer on the air.To get great answers, you have to ask great questions. Sometimes the great question is less about how and more about why. As famed business philosopher, the late great Jim Rohn often said, "When the why becomes clear, the how becomes obvious."This particular batch of questions came out with a little more focus on the why. We think you'll like it.So listen in as hosts Robert Helms and Russell Gray answer listener questions on yet another edifying episode of Ask The Guys.The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com Connect with The Real Estate Guys on Facebook. Facebook.com/TheRealEstateGuys