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

Robert Kiyosaki shares his thoughts about the new economic reality facing young people. His Rich Dad Poor Dad message of financial education, entrepreneurism and alternative investing has resonated with many millions of people all around the globe. Kiyosaki notes that rapid changes from banking to technology to international trade continue to create a variety of challenges - and opportunities - for everyone - especially younger people. So what do young people need to be thinking about to be prepared? How can older folks help the next generation (and themselves) to profit in a rapidly changing economy? Whether you're a parent, young yourself, or simply young at heart, listen in as Robert Kiyosaki draws from his extensive world travels and life experiences to share why the rules of money have changed and how you can (and should!) prosper anyway! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

Atlanta, Georgia is one of the largest metros in the United States. Strategically located in the southeast, Atlanta is a hub for transportation. And with a strong education infrastructure, a favorable climate and low cost of living, Atlanta boasts a large, young, well-educated population, and is home to several Fortune 500 companies. In fact, Atlanta is one of the fastest growing areas over the last ten years. There's a lot to like about Atlanta! But does all that add up to good investment potential - and do the numbers make sense? To find out, The Real Estate Guys™ sit down with two experts and focus the market spotlight on Atlanta, Georgia. Join hosts Robert Helms and Russell Gray, along with regular contributor, The Godfather of Real Estate, Bob Helms; and special in-studio guests (all the way from Atlanta, Georgia!) Ken Corsini and Bruce Carlisle. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

CPA Tom Wheelwright says, "Active real estate investors should NEVER pay tax on their cash flow or gains...EVER!" Sounds good to us! But how? Find out in this episode when we sit down to talk taxes with this Rich Dad Advisor to Robert Kiyosaki. Plus, Tom reveals the most common mistake he sees on real estate investors' tax returns and why the tax code is both a tool and a treasure map to real estate riches. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

Picking markets with the right kind of jobs is the subject of this intriguing episode of The Real Estate Guys™ radio show. After all, tenants have an easier time paying the rent if they actually have a job! To learn more, we visit with the CEO of one city’s Chamber of Commerce. Tune in and discover what this city is doing to attract businesses and grow jobs, and some things you should be looking for when you’re scouting out real estate markets for long term investment - especially in a fragile economy. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com.

When it comes to retirement, getting there means knowing where, why and how. And without foresight, opportunities can be squandered or missed altogether. Since real estate is simply a means to an end, it's important to begin with the end in mind.In this episode, Host Robert Helms takes a look at some things to think about when planning your retirement approach. Then he sits down with two special guests to get updated on two diverse topics, though both are related to retirement planning.First, Phil Hardcastle brings us up to speed on Mexico. As U.S. baby boomers look for warm, affordable places to retire near the U.S., is Mexico still a hot destination? Phil is a real estate developer and broker, originally from Southlake, Texas and now based in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. A first time guest, we've known Phil for years. And with all the hoopla about Mexico, we wanted to get the straight scoop.Next, Jeffrey Verdon returns to The Real Estate Guys Radio Show to update us on the latest and greatest tool in estate planning - something he says allows you to have your cake and eat it too. Sounds interesting!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com.

Learning real estate investing is a lot more than just understanding contracts, financing and lease agreements. Technical knowledge is important, but easily obtained, while "soft skills" (attitudes, habits and beliefs), inner drive, and the right team of advisors, vendors, staff and friends are arguably even more important, yet much more elusive. As your intrepid hosts, we trot around the globe (mostly the Western Hemisphere), talking to the smartest, most experienced people we can find. And fortunately for you, we take our microphones along so we can bring all this fabulous knowledge back to you! In this episode, we talk to two different real world real estate investors from two different markets. Listen in as we sit down with in Memphis with real estate entrepreneur Terry Kerr, and then during the commercial break, jet out to Las Vegas where we connect with our faithful Oregon based buy and hold listener, Craig Horton. Learn how they got started, what they're doing today and some of the most important lessons they learned along the way. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

When the quality of the currency is questionable, it's critical to be extra careful when selecting markets and property types.That sounds good, but what does it mean in the real world?The answer isn't short, but it's very common sense once you hear it. And we get the lessons from some unlikely guests. First we visit with Frank Trotter, President of Everbank Direct. As a banker who deals not only in dollars, but in a variety of currencies, he has a unique perspective on how resources such as oil affect the stability of currencies. And yes, there is a very important lesson in there for real estate investors. Our next guest is Mark Bragg of Shadowrock Farms. Mark draws attention to food as one of the most important resources of all. And once again, there is a very interesting real estate play involved. We're betting you haven't heard anything like this anywhere else!So listen in as The Real Estate Guys™ research the strategic role of resources in picking markets, properties and currencies to protect and grow your wealth.The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

Special guests Peter Schiff and Ty Andros share economic insights in our fourth and final installment of August and the Economy. Peter has become widely renowned for his independent perspectives on what ails the American economy and what it will take to fix it. He contends regularly with mainstream media pundits and has an impressive ability to predict major economic trends.Ty Andros also manages money and is very outspoken in his views - and deep concerns - about U.S. monetary policy and the future of the dollar. He strongly advocates storing wealth in something other than dollars. Of course, we like real estate, but then again, we are biased!Both men are well versed and influential on economic and financial matters. With the credit downgrade, jobless "recovery", lingering foreclosure mess and the upcoming presidential elections, all eyes (and ears) are watching the economy. And since the best tenants have jobs with steady paychecks, it behooves serious real estate investors to pick markets and property types most likely to prosper in uncertain times. That means watching - and understanding - the economics behind markets, currencies and demographics. Of course, we've learned that when uncertainty abounds, those who study harder and think more deeply are better able to take effective action, while those who don't are stuck waiting and wondering about what will happen. We say that "Think and Do" is better than "Wait and See". So listen in to find out what two these two big brains are thinking. Then think for yourself and take appropriate action to grow and protect your wealth. Enjoy!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

How does the first ever downgrade of U.S. bonds affect interest rates? Inquiring minds want to know!Economics professor Steve Horwitz is our substititue teacher for this session of our August and the Economy series. And who said summer school was no fun?As real estate investors, we care about interest rates. Since rates are affected by the bond market, and a disruption of the bond markets is what triggered the Great Recession, it seems wise to pay attention to bonds.Fortunately, Professor Horwitz is a fun, high energy and super smart guy. So grab your notepad and Spider-Man lunch pail and join Robert, Russ and Professor Horwitz for a fun time in the radio classroom! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

We get face to face with not one, but TWO presidential candidates and get their views about the U.S. economy, housing, jobs and the federal debt. No matter what your political persuasion, wouldn't it be interesting to know what two bona fide candidates think needs to be done and why they think they're the right guys for the job? Listen in as host Robert Helms talks economics, jobs and real estate with presidential candidates Herman Cain and Gary Johnson. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

August 2011 will go down in history as a time when the entire world focused on the economy in both the U.S. and around the world. Even casual observers realize that macro-economic movements matter to Main Street in a big way. Wouldn't you like to know what the big players are thinking? The Real Estate Guys™ are here to help! We travel the world to capture the interviews you won’t hear anywhere else. With the economy such an enormously important topic, we are dedicating the entire month of August to bringing you insights and perspectives from some of the biggest brains in the business. In this episode we talk to Frank Holmes, U.S. Global Investors CEO and Chief Investment Officer; and Bert Dohmen, renowned market analyst and editor of The Wellington Letter. Frank overseas over $3 billion and Bert boasts an impressive track record of calling the start of every recession for the last 33 years. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

Real estate clubs are a great place to increase your education, expand your network, get into more deal flow or find investment partners. But like investors, not all clubs are the same. Knowing what you want and what to look for is essential in finding a good match. And if you can't find a club that suits you, starting one of your own just might be your best bet. After a decade of both running and visiting many clubs, The Real Estate Guys™ share their ideas to help you find or create a club that will work for you! The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

The U.S. debt ceiling debate of 2011 is one of the biggest financial stories since the mortgage meltdown set off a chain reaction of quantitative easing, government stimulus and swelling deficits.For the average person, a lot of this is so big and far away from Main Street, that watching, waiting and wondering seems like the best you can do. A few real adventurous souls are lighting up social media with political rhetoric and semi-serious calls for revolution.But we’re just real estate guys. Politics is about what SHOULD happen and who’s to blame when things go sideways. We prefer a more practical discussion about what IS happening, what is LIKELY to happen and what we can do in response to either avoid loss or make money (or both!). Let the politicians and the pundits solve the mysteries of the universe.For this episode of The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show, we take a look at the debt ceiling debate and what it potentially means for real estate investors. And if you happen to be listening after some or all of the dust has settled, it’s still worth tuning in because this isn’t the first time Uncle Sam has faced this dilemma. And it’s a safe bet it won’t be the last time.So join Robert and Russ for another exciting adventure into real estate investment talk!The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed. To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

If necessity is the mother of invention, then distress is the mother of creativity. And if you’ve ever been in a brainstorming session, you know the best ideas come from getting lot of people talking. It’s also true that the brightest, most experienced people often have a lot to say. So for today’s episode we invited a guy who’s been finding interesting ways to close deals and generate profits - even in a "bad" economy. When you can buy property for below replacement cost, it seems like it would be obvious how to make money. But then again, properties are selling below cost for a reason. And the paths to profits for problem properties aren’t always obvious or easy, which is exactly why creative real estate investors are enjoying this market. When solutions aren’t apparent, even well-capitalized players aren’t bidding - which opens the door for smaller, more imaginative investors. Tune in to Robert, Russ and special guest David Campbell and unleash the real estate artist inside of you! The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show and podcast provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed. For more information and to subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com.

Your questions are the stars of today’s episode! While we address several excellent queries, we camped out on one in particular because it’s a common, but very important topic. When you see a great deal with instant (found) equity, room for improvement (forced equity); plus it's in a strong rental market, do you flip out for the quick bucks - or go long for the cash flow, tax breaks, and long term (passive) equity growth? Decisions, decisions! And how does today’s lending environment affect your choice? So much to talk about! Listen in as Robert, Russ and the Godfather draw upon their collective experience to share their answers to your questions. The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed. To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com.

Moving up to ”big deals” is the goal of everyone who plays Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki’s Cash Flow game, just like going from little green houses to big red hotels is the path to riches in Parker Brothers’ Monopoly. In the real world, the natural progression for real estate investors is from single family houses to apartment buildings. But the real world means real money, which can be scary in a tenuous economy. So what’s happening in today’s apartment market and how do you make the transition to the big leagues? To find out, The Real Estate Guys sit down with long time investor, CPA and commercial real estate broker, Steve Fithian. Listen and learn as Steve draws upon his decades of experience to share pearls of real world wisdom about apartment investing. The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed. To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

Good things happen when the market is bad. Why? Because smart people become very creative. This episode features a variation on a theme motivated developers used during the boom to improve their cash flow. One thing skittish investors really like in an uncertain economy is predictable cash flow. Listen and learn as our special guest Ron Black explains how motivated sellers are creating a compelling value proposition to attract investors who are ready to buy, but want a safety net. The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed. To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

As your collection of real estate grows, so does the size of your reserves and the volume of cash flowing through your hands. Are there lessons to be learned from how big players like banks manage their cash? To find out, The Real Estate Guys™ invite special guest Patrick Donohoe into the studio to unravel one of the more mysterious methods big banks use to manage cash. We’re pretty sure you haven’t thought of this! The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed.

The Checkbook IRA allows you to act quickly when you see a great deal for a non-traditional investment like a foreclosure, short sale, fixer-upper or discount note. No more paperwork and waiting while your custodian reviews and approves your deal. Just write a check and get it done! With the stock market down (again), concerned investors are turning back to real estate - and are looking to their individual retirement accounts and rollover 401ks as a funding source. The Checkbook IRA takes a lot of the hassle out of the whole process. Listen in as The Real Estate Guys™ talk with attorney Mauricio Rauld about this exciting tool for real estate investing using your self-directed retirement account. The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed. To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

Attorney Mauricio Rauld sits in with The Guys to help answer a variety of your questions including how to find a great deal, how to get started with very little money, ideas for getting out of an underwater property, finding a good real estate agent in a foreign country; plus lots of legal and tax questions such as how to invest successfully in a tenant friendly state, the pros and cons of being a “dealer”, investment strategies to mitigate taxes, and more. Listen and learn! The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed. To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com.

The right to own property is at the heart of true freedom. From ideas to enterprise to personal and real property, the ability to acquire, improve, enjoy and profit from possessions is what motivates individuals to get up and be productive every day. In the course of human history, no document has done more than the United States Constitution to protect the right to own property. So for Memorial Day, when Americans all over the world stop to remember with gratitude all the brave men and women who have paid the ultimate price to defend the Constitution, we invited Dr. Mark Skousen, the organizer of the Freedom Fest Convention, to share his thoughts on the topics of freedom, prosperity and the importance of civil debate. The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed. To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

Doing big deals often means getting big loans. But if a deal goes sideways, it's no fun. And if there's a personal guarantee, that's when the stress really hits the fan! Even if you're not in the big deal club yet, this episode has a lot for you. Would you rather get the lesson before or after you sign on the dotted line? Before is better! So listen in as we talk to special guest, commercial loan workout expert Phil Jemmett. Discover the three major leverage points to use when negotiating with a lender, and where to get help when you're in over your head. The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed. To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

Money makes things happen, especially in real estate where conventional lending still remains very tight. And in changing times, the smart money usually makes the first move. Since we want to get close to the action so we can see if and where the smart money is moving, we headed to the money capital of the world, New York, where we sat down with fund forming attorney Jon Hornik. Listen in to find out whether clouds of liquidity are forming, where the financial rain might fall - and things you should consider when forming a fund of your own. The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed. To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

Investors are playing a vital role in helping the housing market heal. But who are these investors and how are they doing it? To find out, The Real Estate Guys™ get face to face with the CEO of a distressed property wholesaling company that “re-allocates” over 200 houses a month. Listen in as we discuss their survey of over 1,000 individual investors and discover who’s stepping up to get these properties rent ready and back into useful service. The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show podcast provides education, information, training and resources to help investors make money with their real estate investing. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Donald Trump’s legendary comeback is one of the great real estate stories in recent history. But how do you relate to anything The Donald goes through? We found a small developer whose David vs Goliath story has less zeros and lots of lessons for small fry like us. Join hosts Robert Helms and Russell Gray for a candid conversation with Malcolm Davies, whose world imploded when a little known clause in a loan document led to a nervous lender cancelling his construction credit - in the middle of the project! Tune into this exciting episode of The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show and find out what happens. You’ll gain valuable insights into how tenacity, integrity and the right team can overcome even the most daunting odds. The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show podcast provides education, information, training and resources to help investors make money with their real estate investing. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Building wealth over the long term and passing it along tax free to subsequent generations is one of the great features of real estate when properly structured. But real estate isn't the only investment vehicle that works this way. As Yoda said in the Empire Strikes Back, "There is another". In this episode, we visit with an old friend who specializes in helping families create multi-generational wealth with an often misunderstood and underutilized financial tool. This topic continues a recent theme as we've been exploring alternatives to conventional banks and new ways to build equity on our balance sheets in a post recession economy. Join The Real Estate Guys as special guest, Master Financial Strategist and author, David D'Arcangelo reveals what he calls The Secret Asset and how to use it to build a legacy of wealth for generations to come. And be sure to listen all the way through because Dasvid offers a free special report you'll want to be sure to get! The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show podcast provides education, information, training and resources to help investors make money with their real estate investing. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Get into the minds of our entire faculty, as each reflects on their Summit experience. After one week of focused education, networking and outrageous fun, each faculty member (including Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad real estate Advisors Ken McElroy and Wayne Palmer) share their most important takeaways. Over two thirds of the 2011 attendees, including the complete faculty and their families immediately signed up to come back in 2012 to celebrate our 10th annual Investor Summit at Sea. It's hard to describe the Summit experience, as several surveys described the event as "life changing", "incredible", "awesome" and "over the top". How can a simple real estate investment conference have such a powerful impact? Tune in as our prestigious faculty tries to distrill their experience into a one hour radio show - and consider the power of just one great idea, relationship or commitment. The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show podcast provides education, information, training and resources to help investors make money with their real estate investing. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Bookkeeping is the backbone of portfolio management. Good bookkeeping provides the basis of feedback which is essential to working with advisors, obtaining financing, reducing taxes and making sound business decisions. Bad bookkeeping costs investors untold millions of dollars in wasted time and missed opportunities. The Real Estate Guys™ sit down with a QuickBooks Certified Pro Advisor for practical tips and valuable insights specific to real estate investors. Don't let sloppy records hold you back! Tune in and discover how to gain control of your records and cash flow using simple bookkeeping systems. The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show podcast provides education, information, training and resources to help investors make money with their real estate investing. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Wholesaling is a great way for real estate entrepreneurs to get started using very little, if any, of their own money. But is real estate wholesaling just about taking value from the market, or do wholesalers provide a valuable service to heal hurting markets? To find out, The Real Estate Guys check in with a special guest who has found huge opportunity in a formerly red hot market that most consider to be decimated by the recession. Tune in and discover creative techniques for leveraging private money into personal profits - even if you have no income, cash or credit. Really! The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show podcast provides education, information, training and resources to help investors make money with their real estate investing. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Not everyone has the time, talent or temperament to find, fix up and rent out properties. If you like your day job and just want to invest your savings in positive cash flow real estate, you may want to become a turnkey real estate investor. Let someone else do all the heavy lifting and then hand you a plug ‘n play property with positive cash flow. Of course, this pre-supposes you can find a good turnkey property provider. The good news is that lots of real estate entrepreneurs have gotten into the “turnkey” business. The bad news is that all are not created equal. So we scoured the country and found a guy who’s been at it for nearly ten years and has some great insights. Join The Real Estate Guys™ and special guest Terry Kerr and get Terry’s Tips for Turnkey Rental Property Investing. The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show podcast provides education, information, training and resources to help investors make money with their real estate investing. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

We sit down with Robert Kiyosaki, author of mega-bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad and talk about his latest literary derivative, Unfair Advantage - The Power of Financial Education. "Unfair" is a bit of a misnomer, because everyone has the opportunity to become educated. But in the real world, so few people invest the time and effort to learn about money and business, that those who do seem to operate with an unfair advantage. Robert Kiyosaki says it's why the rich get richer, while the poor get poorer. Those armed with financial education are able to make money in down markets as well as up markets, so while most people go up and down, the educated just keep ratcheting up. That's the side we want to be on! We're very fortunate to have a good relationship with Robert and the Rich Dad organization going on 8 years now. We've read most of his books, interviewed most of his advisors, gotten to know many of the folks in the home office, and attended seveal Rich Dad conferences. Of course, the two Rich Dad real estate advisors, Ken McElroy and Wayne Palmer, were guest faculty on our 2010 Investor Summit at Sea and are coming back for the 2011 edition. All this to say that we've developed a strong respect for Robert Kiyosaki and the Rich Dad team. More, we've found their mesage to be inspiring and empowering - not just for us, but for many of our listeners. So whenever we have the opportunity to sit down with Robert Kiyosaki, we're interested in whatever's on his mind. Of course, we brought the microphones along to capture the conversation for you. We really enjoyed our visit and trust you will too! The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show podcast provides education, information, training and resources to help investors make money with their real estate investing. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Chaos in the commercial lending markets means lots of problems for business borrowers. But it also means lots of opportunity for smart and bold entrepreneurs. When a market is wounded, creative entrepreneurs come out like white corpuscles to work on the problem.To get more insight into the state of commercial lending, The Real Estate Guys headed to Las Vegas for the National Hard Money Convention. We were introduced to a guy with over 30 years in the hard money and commercial lending business. After some lively conversation, we decided our audience would benefit from hearing what he had to say, so we broke out the microphones and recorded a radio show. We think you're gonna like it!Join The Real Estate Guys and our special guest George Blackburne as we put today's commercial lending challenges into perspective . Find out why, when conventional lenders only want to do the "no-brainer" business, there's tremendous opportunity for a smart entrepreneur.The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show podcast provides education, information, training and resources to help investors make money with their real estate investing. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Making big money as a portfolio manager is the motivation for creating your own investment fund. And with banks not lending, and so many distressed properties and notes selling at steep discounts, the timing is great for pooling investor money and getting into the game. But before you start placing ads on Craig's list looking for investors, there are some very important rules and regulations you need to be keenly aware of. In this episode of The Real Estate Guys Radio Show, we visit with attorney Mauricio Rauld to find out what you need to know about practicing safe syndication. The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show podcast provides education, information, training and resources to help investors make money with their real estate investing. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

What does it take to get to a full time income fast? Do you have to work full time to earn full time? With over 15 million people unemployed, many people feel very insecure about the future of their job and income. And if you're one of those who don’t have a job anymore, instead of waiting for someone else, it might be time to take charge and create a job for yourself. In this episode, The Real Estate Guys talk to a 30-something ex-school teacher who was earning part time money working full time - and full time money working part time. Now he’s a full time investor, developer and syndicator. And in spite of the weak economy, he's found lots of opportunity in real estate. Listen in and discover what he did and how. Maybe you can join him on the fast track! The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show podcast provides education, information, training and resources to help investors make money with their real estate investing. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Is inflation on the rise? If it is, will it hit real estate - and if so, when? Inflation hawks say batten down the hatches! Other reports say all is calm. Which is it? And how can you know? In this episode, The Real Estate Guys take a look at the mechanics of inflation and how it works its way through the economy. And more importantly, how to track its progression so you can catch the wave and not be crushed by it! So wax up your surfboard and paddle into another adventure in broadcast excellence. The Real Estate Guys Radio Show podcast provides education, information, training and resources to help investors make money with their real estate investing. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com.

CPA Tom Wheelwright is a Rich Dad Advisor to best selling author Robert Kiyosaki. Since it’s that time of year when millions of U.S. citizens are dutifully preparing their taxes - and wondering if their affairs are structured properly to avoid paying more than necessary, we dug into the archives to re-visit a conversation we had with Tom in May 2009. Even though the technical details of the tax code changes from year to year (which is why you need a CPA who understands the unique needs of real estate investors), many of the core principles of taxation remain largely stable. Tom’s thesis is that successful real estate investing includes running it like a business. What exactly does that mean? Find out in this ENCORE episode featuring host Robert Helms, co-host Russell Gray and Rich Dad's Tax Advisor CPA Tom Wheelwright.The Real Estate Guysc Radio Show podcast provides education, information, training and resources to help investors make money with their real estate investments. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

The Godfather joins Robert and Russ to answer some of the many questions listeners send us each week. When you listen in, you'll pick up precious pearls of wisdom gleaned from other people's experiences - many of which can help you capitalize on an opportunity, avoid a problem or have something of value to add to a strategic relationship. In all cases, you win - and that's always nice. If YOU have a burning real estate related question, visit www.realestateguysradio.com and click on Ask The Guys. And be sure to sign up for the free newsletter while you're there! The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show podcast provides education, information, training and resources to help investors make money with their real estate investments.

Where is real estate headed in 2011? It's that time of year when we like to take a look at what some of the real estate pundits are predicting for the upcoming year. Obviously, predicting the future is an inexact science....well, okay...it's actually not science at all. More like alchemy. But it's always interesting to see what some of the more notable people think - and why. It helps stimulate our thinking and holds the prognosticators accountable. This time next year, we can look back and see who got it right - and for the right reasons. This helps us deepen our understanding of what makes the real estate market tick. So listen up as Robert, Russ and the Godfather look into the crystal ball and see what lies in store for 2011! The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show podcast provides education, information, training and resources to help investors make money with their real estate investments. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Financing is the life blood of real estate - especially for investors, builders and re-habbers. Not only do you have to have money for acquisition, construction or rehab, but you hope your takeout buyer can get a loan to cash you out. It’s ALL about financing. But what do you do when conventional financing is hard, if not impossible, to find? In this episode, The Real Estate Guys™ and their special guest, international real estate developer Beth Clifford, talk about the harsh realities of finding financing when funders aren’t lining up at your door. The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show podcast provides education, information, training and resources to help investors make money with their real estate investments. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Ken McElroy is a self-made millionaire, a best selling author, and a very strategic thinker. We asked him what's next for America and his answer inspried us. As a very active apartment investor ($300 million in the last two years), he pays close attention to jobs. So he spends a lot of time thinking about where they are and aren't - and why. With U.S. joblessness staying stubbornly over 9% officially - and most experts saying the real number is much higher - Ken says it’s time for a new approach. Listen in as The Real Estate Guys talk about the future of jobs with Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Advisor Ken McElroy. The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show podcast provides education, information, training and resources to help investors make money with their real estate investments. Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com.

Discover proven strategies for goal setting that will inspire you to effective action. In this unique episode, host Robert Helms will reveal why your mind is your most valuable resource - and how you can unleash the power of your dreams to drive decisions and actions which will guide not only your investing, but all areas of your life. For many years, Robert taught a powerful 3 day workshop on goal setting - which was by far our highest rated event. He's taken many important concepts from the workshop and distilled them into this one hour show. When you know what you want, you know how to invest to develop the funding needed to live the life you plan. Enjoy! The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show podcast provides education, information, training and resources to help investors make money with their real estate investments. www.realestateguysradio.com

Donald Trump may be the most famous “real estate guy” who made it big, lost it all, then made it all back bigger and better than before. What took him down? In his book, The Art of the Comeback, the Donald points to two things: complacency and the Tax Reform Act of 1986. We could do a whole show the importance of playing close attention to things that affect the flow of money into any asset class. And it's a great topic! But that’s not for today. Today's episode is for all the folks who are just discovering real estate for the first time, or are coming back after getting scared off or hurt in the last downturn. Low interest rates, a growing population, more renters, less new building, and prices lower than they've been in many years, have lots of people (including us) ready to get started...again! Focusing on fundamentals is critical to success - and when a market changes dramatically (like this one has over the last few years), it’s an opportunity for old-timers and newbies alike to start fresh and do it right. So listen in as The Real Estate Guys share important insights to help you make money with real estate, whether you’re getting started for the first, second or even the third time!The Real Estate Guys Radio Show podcast provides education, information and training to help investors make money with their real estate investments. Sign up for the FREE newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com.

Get the most out of your properties by preparing for a successful 2011. Now is the time to look back on last year and glean lessons for a happy New Year! Running a real estate empire means effectively managing debt, equity and cash flow - and it requires being organized as all the year end paperwork arrives. In this episode, The Real Estate Guys discuss their checklist of things to do, including what to consider when reviewing your loans, tax strategies, filing system and legal structures. Listen in and get some great ideas to make this upcoming year your best ever! The Real Estate Guys Radio Show podcast provides education, information and training to help investors make money with their real estate investments. Learn more at www.realestateguysradio.com and sign up for the free newsletter!

Money, jobs and people are moving around the world like never before. And while fewer people may feel rich coming out of this recession, there are other good reasons many are still looking at international real estate - both as an investment strategy and a safe haven hedge against inflation. In this episode, we visit with Kevin Brass, an expert author for the International Property Journal. Kevin has covered the international real estate industry for over twenty years. His regularly featured articles and analysis have appeared in the International Herald Tribune and the New York Times. To add even more international flair, we interview Flavio Amary of SECOVI, a Brazilian real estate trade association. The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show podcast provides education, information and training to help investors make money with their real estate investments. Want more? Visit www.realestateguysradio.com and sign up for the free newsletter!

Big money, flexible hours and being your own boss has always attracted people to real estate as a career. And when the traditional job market is depressed, even more people look at real estate as way to make money. While most people think of a career in real estate primarily as selling houses to people who’ll live in them, there are actually many other options! In this episode, The Real Estate Guys explore the variety of opportunities available when considering real estate as a full time vocation, whether as an agent or an investor - or both! Join host Robert Helms, co-host Russell Gray and the Godfather of Real Estate (a 30 year broker himself), Bob Helms, for a lively discussion originally broadcast in 2008. For more resources, visit www.realestateguysradio.com.

Lots of great real life questions from our listeners!After we stuffed ourselves with heaping helpings of holiday food, we came into the studio to feast on your fabulous questions - all of which we’re most thankful for!Sitting at the radio banquet table: Your holiday host and head turkey carver, Robert Helms; Co-host and big butterball turkey, Russell GrayWeek after week we gather up questions from our listening audience. When our email bag gets stuffed like a holiday turkey, we reach in and grab a bunch to chew on. Then we dedicate a show to regurgitating our responses.In this eight course buffet of brilliance, we take on several rich and satisfying queries. Some are tough, while others are as easy as pie. When it was all said and done, we had a very full episode! The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show podcast provides education, information and training to help investors make money with their real estate investments. Visit www.realestateguysradio.com and sign up for the free newsletter!

The Chief Economist of the National Association of Realtors, Dr. Lawrence Yun; Vice President and Associate Director of Research for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Thomas Cunningham Ph.D; and President-elect of the National Association of Realtors, Moe Veissi make up the group of special guests on this episode of The Real Estate Guys Radio Show. The show was taped on location in beautiful Miami Beach during the 16th Annual International Property Congress. Tune in and discover what these highly notable experts see for the future of real estate in the U.S. and around the globe! Want more? Visit www.realestateguysradio.com and sign up for the free newsletter.

There is huge money to be made in real estate syndication. Nearly every big time investor you'll see is really the point man for a group of investors. It's a business that attracts big egos, crooked operators and lots of pretenders. Meanwhile, there are some very substantial, credible professionals quietly going about the business of making profits for their investors. In this episode, The Real Estate Guys go mobile and sit down in a Southern California boardroom with the guy who literally wrote the book on real estate syndication. Our special guest Sam Freshman has been syndicating real estate deals for decades and has seen it all. He shares his practical and priceless pearls of wisdom in this candid conversation about real estate, the economy and what it takes to be successful on a large scale. If you have dreams of big dollar real estate deals, then this episode is for you! Want more? Visit www.realestateguysradio.com and sign up for the free newsletter!

Investing where the numbers make sense often entails travel because not everyone lives in prime real estate investment areas. So if you decide to "live where you want to live but invest where the numbers make sense", then travel is going to be a regular part of your life as a real estate investor. In this episode, The Real Estate Guys draw upon their own substantial travel experience to provide practical tips for successful road trips. Like a corporate traveler, getting to where you need to be and arriving focused and organized is very important. But for a real estate road warrior, that’s only part of the game. Picking up clues about the market and its opportunities is also a very important aspect of getting the most out of your trips. Of course, getting the best value for your travel dollar is also a worthy topic, so we invited the Senior Editor for Orbitz to chime in with some timely tips. The Real Estate Guys Radio Show provides information, ideas and resources investors need to succeed. Want more? Visit www.realestateguysradio.com and sign up for the free newsletter!

Sometimes real estate is hard. You want a rent check, but get a reality check instead. Still, the best lessons often come from studying problems so you can avoid them - or at least solve them faster - next time. In this episode, The Real Estate Guys take a look at six different real-life difficult situations and how the owners handled them. They paid full price to get their lessons. When you listen to the show, you get to leverage their expense and experience! Want more? Visit www.realestateguysradio.com.