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

It's time for Robert, Russ and the Godfather to delve into the mail bag and take on listener questions. In this episode, it's all about choosing. Is it better to pay cash or use credit? Does a property always have to be about money, or can lifestyle factor in? After all, isn't making money all about having funds for your lifestyle? And what about getting help? Is it better to simply pay for education and advice, or does it make sense to share profits with a mentor? You have questions! We'll make up answers. Find out what we have to say when you listen to this edition 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! Visit www.realestateguysradio.com.

Commercial real estate can be a leading indicator of economic trends. When businesses are optimistic, they lease space to house more employees and accommodate anticipated growth. Both are good for landlords. Likewise, when businesses are pessimistic, they don't add space, renew leases or accept rental increases...and they don't hire. That's not good for landlords. And when things are REALLY bad, businesses just stop paying or move their operations to more affordable, friendlier jurisdictions if they can find them. This can be good or bad for landlords depending on which side of the migration you're on. In this episode we take a look at commercial real estate trends with one of the biggest brains in the business, Dr. David Lynn. David has PhD from the London School of Economics, is a prolific author on real estate related topics, and has served as the Chief Investment Strategist for more than one multi-billion dollar real estate investment funds. Speaking of fund managers, we also check in with returning guest Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors. Frank's not a real estate guy, but as the investment strategist for a top performing fund family, Frank pays close attention to the macro trends which affect ALL investors - real estate or otherwise. So listen in as we take the pulse of the broader economy with David Lynn and Frank Holmes! 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.

The world's economy is going ever more global. Is yours? In this episode we visit with two very interesting guests - the original international man, Doug Casey; and Jon Green, a purveyor of real estate which adds citizenship to the list of amenities! Governments, corporations and the wealthy have been investing globally for decades. Even Mom & Pop investors practice international diversification through foreign stocks, bonds and currencies. The great news for real estate investors is there are great properties and markets located outside your primary area and country. And there are lots of reasons to consider developing an international economic plan. 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.

Constructing a portfolio is more than just buying and selling investments. Like building a house or a high-rise, a well-planned blueprint is needed to know what to buy and where it goes. In this episode, we visit with attorney Jeffrey Verdon. He's an expert in asset protection and estate planning. Because as much fun as building wealth is, what good is it if you lose it all to a creditor, predator or an over-zealous taxing authority? So listen in and discover the latest and greatest in legal strategies for protecting, preserving and passing your wealth. 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.

When it comes to passive income and natural resources, the more sustainable the better! After all, who wants to run out of either? In this episode, we take a look at sustainable agriculture as a vehicle for creating cash flow. Our guest is an expert in offshore business, investing and turnkey coffee farming. So tune in and find out if coffee farmland investing can perk up your portfolio! 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.

Bond. Greg Bond is our guest on this episode of The Real Estate Guys radio show. Greg's not an international spy. He's an everyday in the trenches real estate investor and property manager from one of our favorite markets...Orlando, Florida. Greg has a very nice portfolio of single family homes that's steadily acquired over the last 20 years. During that time, he's learned a lot. So we thought it would be useful to sit down and ask him to reflect back over his investing career and share some of his best tips and tricks for profitable property management. For your eyes only....From Orlando with Love - Tips and Tricks from the Trenches with Greg Bond 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.

If there were only ONE skill you could have...the one that would help you get everything you want or need out of life...what would it be? Our good friend and mega-successful entrepreneur Ken McElroy says, "Sales solves every problem." Now he was talking about revenue being the answer to cash flow problems. But it got us thinking. And his statement is far bigger than merely making money. After all, if you've ever tried to win the heart of that special guy or gal, or convince your headstrong child to make better choices in life, or simply want to win the debate about where to go on vacation this year...you've been using sales skills. And if you aren't getting your way more often than not, perhaps your sales skills need some attention. As real estate investors, we're constantly negotiating with buyers and seller, vendors and lenders, tenants and neighbors, and the list goes on and on and on. Even if you delegate to others, you still have to recruit and lead them. And that comes back to sales skills. So tune in and see if you agree with us that sales is the one skill that solves every problem. 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.

Attorney Mauricio Rauld joins us to discuss how legal changes are opening up a whole new world of opportunities for real estate investors. Less than a year ago the rules for soliciting investors were relaxed...allowing real estate entrepreneurs to be much more aggressive in seeking capital. That's great news if you're raising money. But it's also great news if you're looking for deals! Either way, the change should help more money make its way to Main Street, and that will affect ALL real estate investors. Listen in and find out how! 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.

The ability to own private property is the foundation for building wealth with real estate...or anything else for that matter. But what is “ownership” without control? And what happens when society’s needs and desires slam up against individual rights? While most people agree an individual homeowner should probably be restricted from building a nuclear waste dump in their backyard in deference to the greater good of the community…should society be able to dictate how much rent landlords should be allowed to charge or who they rent to? It’s a touchy subject and conflicts occur all the time. That’s where the lawyers get involved. So if you’re going to be a property owner, it’s a good idea to understand the basics of property rights. In this episode we talk to a couple of lawyers who are involved in conflicts with government over issues of individual rights versus societal controls…some of which are over rights you might not even know exist. 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.

Lots of great questions from our listeners! With real estate getting hot again, more new people are wondering how to get started. And with banks getting looser with lending, what is the "right" amount of leverage? Then, what do you do when you're upside down on a property with no apparent way out? Listen in to this episode of The Real Estate Guys radio show and get the answers to these questions...and more! 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.

Millennials aren't pushing the housing market up from the bottom and interest rates, while low, are no longer falling, so both purchase and refinance business has slowed for banks.Of course, banks like making profits on mortgage originations, so they're lowering the barrier to entry...for jumbo loans. So it's no surprise that the number of million dollar loans is hitting new highs.What does all this mean for real estate investors, middle class America, and interest rates?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.

The tax inversion debate has some saying that profits and corporate responsibility are on opposite ends of the spectrum. But our guest Harris Rosen disagrees. Harris started with next to nothing and today owns more hotel rooms in Orlando than anyone else except a little outfit called Disney. And he’s 100% debt free!But as great as all that is, Harris Rosen has proven nice guys don’t have to finish last. In fact, Harris makes the argument taking care of your employees (he calls them family members) is one of the most important secrets to success. So whether you’re running a few rental houses, a collection of apartments, or thousands of hotel rooms in a popular resort destination, Harris Rosen’s principled approach can help you do well...while doing good.Listen in and prepare to be inspired!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.

Until Roger Bannister ran a mile in less than 4 minutes for the first time in recorded history, it was believed to be humanly impossible.Henry Ford said if you think you can or you think you can't, you're right.The point is that too many people are sitting on the sidelines watching opportunity pass them by all because they think they don't have the money.In this episode, we sit down and talk with a couple of every day guys who've taken lessons learned in a seminar and translated them in to results in the real world.Listen in and discover what they've done, how they did it, and how YOU can do it too!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.

Money makes the world go 'round. But money's changing.U.S. real estate investors typically denominate their cash flows and net worth in U.S. dollars. And because the U.S. dollar is the reserve currency of the world, even non-U.S. investors have some exposure and occasional involvement with the dollar.In this episode, we sit down with billionaire Steve Forbes, currency expert and fund manager Axel Merk, and precious metals entrepreneur Anthem Blanchard to talk currency, metals and the new kid on the block, crypto-currency.Listen in and discover how money is changing, what some of the smartest people we know think about it, and how it might event you and your real estate investing.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.

Too many people miss out because they don't have everything they need to act fast when opportunity presents itself.Rather than gather the resources necessary to capitalize quickly, it's easy to fall into the trap of trying to be a one man band.Partnerships can be a powerful way to gain access to the money, relationships, knowledge or deal flow that will allow you to do more faster. In this "best of" episode, The Real Estate Guys share insights about the pros, cons and what it takes to create powerful partnerships.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.

Making a piece of property more valuable doesn't always involve fresh paint, carpet, or landscaping. Sometimes there isn't even a building involved!In a world where change is the only constant, creative use changes can be one of the most powerful, profitable ways to make a property more appealing to the next buyer or tenant.In this episode we discuss different change of use strategies that we've seen or done, so you can learn to change the use and force the equity for yourself!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.

Peter Schiff predicted the 2008 mortgage meltdown. He says another crash is coming. Meanwhile, the stock market is booming, real estate seems to be doing well, and interest rates remain low... Should we step on the gas, slam on the brakes, or proceed with caution? Tune in and find out as we talk with Peter Schiff about the mixed signals the economy is sending. 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 investing isn't as simple as it used to be. At least not judging by the kinds of questions we're getting from our listeners!In this episode, we take take on questions about the impact of global warming on real estate market selection, whether tenants will pay more for environmentally friendly homes, and whether or not the raging bull in stocks and real estate is real...or is there another big bubble getting ready to implode? And that's just to name a few!So sit down, buckle up, and hold on as we blast off into another exciting episode of Ask The Guys...on 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.

Markets usually put out a vibe when they're heating up. Do you know how to pick up on the signals?In this episode, we talk about the signs a market is getting hot. And how to tell the difference between a tease and one that's ready to deliver on the promise.To make the point, we invite back a good friend of the program, and break down one of the sexiest real estate markets in the world.So get ready to get all worked up during 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.

Asset allocation isn't just for paper asset investors. Many tenets of traditional financial planning are useful for real estate investors too!In this episode, we take a look at the two major phases of investing; and now that equity is happening again, we discuss one our favorite topics...equity optimization.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.

How to acquire real estate without cash or credit is one of the most popular (and abused) subjects in real estate investing. We get questions about it all the time.Fortunately, in our travels we always meet interesting people. And in this episode, we once again visit with our friend J Massey. J has built a substantial portfolio starting with less than no money, and without ever using a bank loan.So, to quote Tony Robbins, if you're not making progress because you think you don't have what you need, "You don't lack resources. You lack resourcefulness."Tune in and listen to how J's approach to real estate investing has made him one of the most resourceful real estate investors we know.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.

Land investing is a very unique aspect of real estate investing. Raw land typically doesn't provide income or tax breaks. And without a tenant to make the payments, there's no amortized equity. Besides, with no income, borrowing to buy land can be risky business.So why do it?Well, there are lots of reasons. And we discuss many of them 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.

Markets get hot for different reasons. And if you get into a rising market it can be a lot of fun.But when the tide of hot money roles out, does your market have a solid foundation for stability and recovery?As the economic ups and downs create bigger waves, the potential for profit and loss rise too. And picking the right market for the right reason can make all the difference.To make sure you're on the winning side of these cycles, it's important to understand what makes a real estate market attractive to residents and the businesses that employ them.A critical component of resilient markets is infrastructure. And not just any infrastructure, but the critical infrastructure that's going to be most likely to appeal to the type of people and businesses that make ideal tenants.In this episode of The Real Estate Guys radio show, we take a look at the topic of infrastructure and its essential role in a real estate market. PLUS, we get a surprise visit from a special friend.Enjoy!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.

Sometimes you think you're covered, then you find there's a big hole in your asset protection. Not only is it embarrassing, it can be very expensive.Sadly, most people's assets are exposed. But not in the way you think. And you may be one of them if you think simply setting up an LLC has you covered. If only it were that simple!We've spent quite a bit of time over the years talking about using entities and off-shore strategies to protect your valuables, but there's also been a glaring hole in our coverage of the topic of asset protection: insurance.But this isn't the kind of insurance you see advertised on TV. And our guest doesn't sell insurance. He's a lawyer who helps investors and entrepreneurs make sure they have the right coverages - and when an insurer looks for loopholes to dodge the claim, he holds their feet to fire.You're going to like this show! Take good notes!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.

You've got questions. We'll make up answers.Once again we dig deep into the email grab bag and pull out a handful of great questions from our awesome listeners.Join Robert, Russ and the Godfather for another informative edition of Ask The Guys as we talk land auctions, market selection, inflation and more!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.

Would YOU invest with your family? SHOULD you? Not everyone wants to expose family relationships to investment risks and hardships. But it can be argued there are great lessons (and profits!) to be gained by teaming up with the people closest to you.Listen in as we discuss with three generations the pros, cons and considerations of investing with family.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.

Equity is back for many investors, which means it's time to start thinking about equity optimization strategies again.In this episode, we visit with a 1031 tax deferred exchange intermediary to get caught up on the latest and greatest in moving equity without paying taxes.Even though we thought we knew alot about this topic, we picked up some excellent pointers. We think you will too!So listen in as we talk 1031 tax deferred exchanges on 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.

Summits are high level events where thought leaders and the most committed participants in any movement or process come together to share ideas, fortify relationships and gain important perspectives. That's why our annual Investor Summit at Sea is SO much more than just another seminar, conference or cruise. Our 12th edition in 2014 was arguably our best ever. And that's saying a LOT. They're all great, but 2014 was special because of the theme, the timing, the mix of people, and one of the most powerful collection of teachers we've ever had. This episode was recorded on board the ship and features the reflections, epiphanies and comments from many of our stellar faculty members. We can't wait to do it again! We hope YOU decide to be with us for our 13th Annual Investor Summit at Sea in 2015! All the details are available at www.realestateguysradio.com/summit. Don't miss the boat! 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

Have you ever said, "If I knew that was going to happen, I would have invested differently"?Yes, it's true. Hindsight is 20/20. But is there a way to see into the future so you can make better investing decisions today?Our guest on this episode thinks so. Not only is Simon Black a successful investor and entrepreneur, but he's an incessant traveler and a voracious student of history.We talk to him about the geo-political and economic changes occurring in the world today... and where his travels and studies suggest an astute investor might find great opportunities.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

Raising money through a network of private investors so you can do bigger, more profitable deals continues to be one of our favorite topics. Market conditions remain ripe to attract and invest money into real estate. In this episode, The Real Estate Guys talk about the what, why and how of stepping up to the next level through syndication. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show is a real estate investment talk program which 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 thought we knew what Orlando and Florida were all about. Sunshine, tourism and a haven for baby boomers and snowbirds.While all that's true, there's an even bigger story. In fact, Florida is on pace to pass New York as the 3rd most populated state, and is behind only Texas in job creation.As you might imagine, all that population growth is great for the economy and even better for real estate.So we pay a visit to our friend Ryan Hinricher, who takes us on a tour and tells us all about it. Then we grab the microphones and ask Ryan to tell YOU all about it.At the end, he offers a free report on his research.Enjoy!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show is a real estate investment talk program which 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

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More of our answers to your great questions on this edition Ask The Guys. Broadcasting from beautiful Belize (because somebody has to, so we'll make the sacrifice) are Robert, Russ and the Godfather.In this episode we weigh the tradeoff of replacing a great loan to pick up the asset protection benefits of an LLC. Is it worth it?Also, how do you build a great local team when investing out of area?And what do you do when your Fannie is busting at the seams?You've got questions. We make up answers. Right here on The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show is a real estate investment talk program which 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

Want a great deal? Of course you do! In this episode, we discuss how to be sure you're always among the first to know when a great deal is available in your preferred markets. 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

Attorney Mauricio Rauld joins us to share important information that anyone raising money should be aware of. Many people are seeing the big opportunity to raise money to do more and bigger deals.We think raising money is a great idea. But it's not something to engage in casually. So if you decide to partner with investors, just be sure to use the proper protections including entities, agreements, disclosures and corporate formalities.This episode will get you pointed in the right direction.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

Power is the ability to create motion...like a powerful locomotive, rocket ship or airplane. People can be powerful too. A strong man can move heavy weights. When it comes to building a successful portfolio or business, a powerful person has the ability to take effective action. Efficient, energetic and focused forward. Partnerships can combine the personal power of two or more people to make things happen bigger and faster. But just like when two or more horses are hitched together to pull a wagon, a powerful partnership takes some coordination.In this episode, we explore what it takes to put together powerful partnerships. It may seem simple, but look at how many partnerships fail...costing not only money, but sometimes destroying friendships. So listen in and discover what it takes to create powerful partnerships capable of moving mountains of obstacles in the pursuit of real estate investing profits!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

Special guest Matt Kerkhoff writes for Richard Russell’s Dow Theory Letters. He spends a lot of time watching the flows of money in and out of financial asset classes. With the stock market at record highs, gold at 12 year lows and real estate returning to pre-crash levels in some markets, we want to know what’s coming next. Is there a new wave of wealth about to pour into real estate? Will the stock market crash and take real estate equity with it? And where are interest rates headed? Inquiring minds want to know! Listen in and find out what Matt Kerkhoff thinks and why. 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

Our friend Robert Kiyosaki says "Savers are losers". Does that mean you shouldn't save? Of course not!As real estate prices rise and lending comes back into the market, real estate investors are going to be realizing profits - whether from sales or refinances. Plus, the more properties you own, they more cash reserves you hold.In both cases, investors end up sitting on piles of dollars. While that might sound good (it's better than the alternative), it also presents a challenge. Even with the tiny taper, the Fed is still effectively printing $75 billion a month. This has the potential to severely weaken the dollar. If you have lots of dollars, then that's a problem for you.In this episode, we talk with special guest Anthem Blanchard who helps us understand precious metals as an alternative to dollars for the long term storage of wealth.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

Just when you think you have it all figured out, a new year and its new laws comes along and changes things up.In this episode, we take a look at a provision in the Dodd-Frank bill that limits how investors can use carry-back financing when exiting a property or a portfolio. There's bad news...and there's good news! In either case, you need to be aware. So tune in and find out what's changed and how it affects 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

The Guys answer another collection of great questions from the listeners! In this episode, we talk about leverage and how the mortgage markets work; how to build relationships that protect and advance your interests; using technology to keep track of people and properties; and a special guest guru stops by to provide sage advice to those considering entering real estate as a profession.Plus, we invite your feedback on Halloween Horror stories and French Chateaus!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

The great thing about real estate is that there are so many ways to make money! In this episode, we visit with a guy who creates cash flow from coffee beans. Really.When you think of all the coffee consumed around the world, wouldn't it be great to get in on the action? You can.It all starts with the coffee bean, which grows on coffee trees, which grow in real estate. See the connection?It's easier than you think. And when you hear about the low barrier to entry, high cash on cash returns, and the other perks available...well, we think your interest will percolate.So listen in to this fascinating interview and consider how you could caffeinate your cash flow with coffee farmland.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

Options are one of the most interesting, yet often misunderstood, tools in an investor's tool box.Wall Street investors use options to create profits, hedge positions, and speculate on uncertainty.Can Main Street investors do the same thing?To find out, we sit down with Rich Dad's Paper Asset Advisor, Andy Tanner.Andy tells us there are lots of similarities between paper asset options and real estate options. And there's a lot that real estate investors can learn from paper asset option traders.Great! We're eager to learn. So we listen carefully as Andy explains what options are, how to use them to create and protect profits, and why options are a valuable weapon in the pursuit of profits for your portfolio.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

From the floor of the New Orleans Investment Conference, we visit with fund manager Frank Holmes, best-selling author and radio personality Charles Goyette, and precious metals commentator Brien Lundin. After a full four days of educational sessions, presentation preparation and delivery, and lively conversations with fellow speakers and attendees, our brains are full. SO fun.In this episode, we share our take aways and the perspectives of our guests about where the U.S. and global economies are headed. While not everyone agrees on what lies ahead (some see storm clouds and others see sunny skies), we all agree there are lessons to be learned from following the money - and opening our minds to diverse perspectives in order to get the most accurate picture.So strap in and get ready for another stimulating 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

Rehabbing is a rite of passage for most real estate investors. Nearly everyone tries it. But some people turn it into a thriving business. How?In this episode, we sit down face to face with professional rehabber Terry Kerr. For over a decade, Terry's built a booming business buying, fixing up, renting and selling single family homes.And Terry didn't just come in after the crash to help clean up the mess (though he's a major contributor to the effort!). He started before the bottom fell out and not only survived the bust, but thrived through it. So he's been there, done that - and is still doing it today!One thing we've leared from truly successful people is that they're happy to share the lessons they've learned along the way.So listen in as Terry shares practical tips, guiding principles and insider secrets that have shaped his career.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

When investors are ready to trade in their little green houses for something bigger, there are more choices than just apartments. In this episode, we talk office properties with commercial agent and real estate investor Craig Coppola.Savvy residential real estate investors pay attention to their local commercial markets because office and industrial absorption can provide important clues about the local economy and job market. After all, residential tenants have to work some place - and many work in commercial properties,And while there are similarities between commercial and residential investing, there are also some important differences. So whether you're thinking of making the jump from residential to commercial or you simply want to use the commercial market for insights into your local economy, listen into our discussion with commercial property veteran Craig Coppola.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

Whether times are good, bad, uncertain or chaotic, it always makes sense to focus on fundamentals. And there's nothing more fundamental than food.So even though the world is in the "information" age, it didn't leave industry or agriculture. New opportunities don't mean old ones disappear or aren't attractive. And when the value of something as central to commerce as currency is falling into question, where can investors go not just to hedge, but to profit?In this episode, we visit with the CEO of an international investment company. He shares with us the path of discovery his firm and clients explored in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. The conclusions they came to and where those led to are the focus of the conversation. We found it fascinating and think you will too!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 think crowdfunding will be to connecting dollars to deals what social media has been to connecting people. Yeah, it could be THAT big. So we went out to the 2nd annual Crowdfunding Bootcamp to find out more. Of course, we took our mobile microphones. While we were there we chatted with the leading law firm in the space (yes, there are rules to follow), a super-bright crowdfunding real estate entrepreneur (yes, people are already doing it), a honcho for the Small Business Council (you can fund start-ups too!), and three of The Real Estate Guys™ listening audience who happened to be in attendance (good things happen when you get out and about!) It was a great time, we learned a lot, and we're excited to share snippets of the experience with 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

The dollar has been on a steady decline since Nixon took it off the gold standard in 1971. The result is inflation and it's one of the reasons equity happens.Quantitative Easing (QE) is one of the significant contributing factors to a falling dollar. As China becomes vocal in its calls to abandon the U.S. dollar as the world's reserve currency, alert investors are preparing their portfolios for a further falling dollar.What does all this mean for real estate investors? And is there a way to profit?Tune in to this episode as The Guys discuss how real asset investing can help investors both survive and thrive the demise of the dollar.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

Because the US dollar is the reserve currency of the world, what happens in Washington DC and at the Federal Reserve has a big effect on the rest of the world. Likewise, how the world responds to Washington and the Fed affects the strength of the US dollar, which in turn affects interest rates. And interest rates affect real estate investors.So while the government shutdown is one level of stress, a possible debt default is a potential crisis of much larger proportions. How will it all play out? While a traditional default is unlikely, it's very likely the debt ceiling will be raised and the dollar will continue its slow and steady slide. When you're buying a property and getting a loan for the long term, the long term direction of the dollar creates both challenges and opportunities every real estate investor should be aware of.Listen in as The Guys discuss the government shutdown and the great debt ceiling debate 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

The legendary Tom Hopkins comes in studio to share his thoughts on real estate, investing and what it takes to succeed in today’s economy. In his long and storied career, Tom has seen it all. Along the way, he’s helped millions of people through his seminars, books and boot camps, including your hosts, Robert Helms and Russell Gray. So, listen in as The Real Estate Guys™ talk shop with an icon in the industry, Tom Hopkins!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