Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate With Leigh Brown

Want to learn some different angles to consider while looking at spaces? Today, Heidi Bolyard shares her innovative headspace in the industry and a story about an accidental discovery experience, in real estate, that led to an artistic ending. Join us to hear tips when looking for houses and properties. Key takeaways to listen for Biggest trends on the functionality of a property How to balance out spaces Best practices for utilizing technology to aid visualization  How much personalization is possible in spaces Resources mentioned in this episode Sold by Design Audiobook   About Heidi Bolyard Heidi lives in Dublin with her children, Grady and Ellinore. In her spare time, she enjoys watching her kids play sports and volunteering in their classrooms, long-distance running, hot yoga, designing furniture, and baking. Heidi received her Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Design and Architecture from Ball State University. She also earned an Associate’s Degree in both Construction Management and Art from Delta

Kate Ziegler joins us today to impart ideas and techniques on what questions to ask when dealing with a REALTOR, what to look for when investing, and what to do when considering a forever home. Plus, Kate shares a story about an insane inspection that turned into a life-long inspiration. Dial in to learn the impacts of going above and beyond to support your clients! Key takeaways to listen for Questions you need to ask when looking for a REALTOR How can you bring value to the table for your buyers and sellers?  The importance of supporting client experience during home inspections Advice for young individuals looking to buy properties in a fluid market   Resources/Links Mentioned Episode 292: Empowering Young People to Become Homeowners with Erica Rawls and Stephanie Milburn Kerry Washington | Scandal NW Pest Control Elden Home Inspection   About Kate Ziegler Kate Ziegler is a Realtor, real estate investor, and entrepreneur. Born and raised on a farm in rural Pennsylvania, she has lived and worked in Bos

If you want to hear more crazy stories in the field, we have Chris Larsen for you sharing a not-so-fancy side of the real estate business. Be sure to check this out to see the consequences of missing a crucial process when dealing with tenants. Key takeaways to listen for Why real estate is a great option in building financial independence How to handle Airbnb logistics more effectively  Questions you should be asking before pooling your money in a real estate syndication 2 lifeblood of the real estate industry and best markets to invest in Pitfalls to avoid in real estate Resources mentioned in this episode Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour (Mental Performance) Next-Level Income | Ep. 50 How To Take Advantage Of The Exploding Airbnb Market In Your City With Kyle Stanley  Next-Level Income Free Ebook & Audiobook Request Form   About Chris Larsen Christopher Larsen is the founder and Managing Partner of Next-Level Income. Since “retiring” after 18 years in the medical device ind

If you think politics has nothing to do with real estate, you might think twice after tuning in to this episode! Our guest John Blom explains the significant impacts of public policies in the real estate industry and why you should be involved more if you are a REALTOR. Listen to this one because John will tell a juicy story about losing an election with just a 55 votes difference. Key takeaways to listen for Juggling local politics and real estate practice Local Government issues that affect real estate What is a “Traffic Impact Fee” The small but big impact acts that government can do for its people   About John Blom John Blom is a REALTOR based in Vancouver, Washington and he always had a passion for public policies. One of his fellow brokers knew about this and so encouraged him to join the local association government affairs committee. He also ran for office and was elected to a seat in the Clark Country Council. John really believes in connecting stories to policies and understanding how these could

Get tons of value from this episode as we have Zack Boothe talks about getting started in the real estate wholesaling business and the challenges of being a real estate investor. Join us because Zack shares a story about a family who almost had to let go of a house they bought with their life savings. So, if you're wondering how he handled the situation, don't ever miss this show! Key takeaways to listen for Why you should take advantage of the “First Time Buyer Program” What does it take to start investing in real estate? The importance of solving problems than being transactional with clients How to deal with the challenges of real estate projects Why asking the right questions is essential to helping clients   About Zachary Boothe Zack Boothe was a window cleaner turned highly successful real estate investor. Now, Zack helps other people replicate his success in real estate investing and founded Driving For Dollars Mastery. Zack Launched the Driving for Dollars Mastery Podcast and it is in the top 1% of

Dial-in as Jordan Salisbury shares her wild stories in real estate that involved a man who bought a foreclosed home with a gold mold and cocaine and a bigfoot family that you don’t want to miss. Stay tuned to learn how to become a successful REALTOR without affecting the time for your family. Key takeaways to listen for How to manage a real estate career and parenting Why it’s needed to learn asking for help? The importance of learning from different client experiences Tips for REALTORS to be remembered by their clients   About Jordan Salisbury Jordan Salisbury is Realtor of the Year 2017 and was National Association of Realtor’s 2018 Class of 30 Under 30. Jordan is a native of the Lake of Ozarks and has a great passion for the lake community. Having joined the real estate industry in 2005, she has kept her clients and community at the forefront and is always welcoming each day and client with a smile. Connect with Jordan Website: https://lakeoftheozarksliving.com/  Website: Lake of the Ozarks Living  Face

Today, we’ll give you tons of information as our guest Ant Stroud shares some information about what REALTORS should know with VA loans. Join us to hear his mind-blowing story that has to do with his VA loan transaction. Key takeaways to listen for What REALTORS should know about VA Loans The importance of educating your community about VA Loans Why you should have the right people and systems in place Things the public doesn’t know about a REALTOR’s job   About Ant Stroud “Home is where the heart is” might seem like a cliche to anyone else, but Anthony is a living, breathing embodiment of this truth. Moreover, it perfectly encapsulates his motivation for becoming a REALTOR Growing up, Anthony bounced around from home to home, never experiencing a stable living environment, and even finding himself homeless at the age of 15. As the CEO of the Ant Stroud Group with Navy to Navy Homes, Anthony is now fulfilling one of his life’s passions in helping others find and settle into their dream home. It has not been

Today’s episode is all about a piece of lesser-known information that Realtors® and veterans should know. Chief Appraiser from the Veteran Administration James Heaslet shares some tips and insights on how to best help veterans from inspections to appraisals. Key takeaways to listen for Dealing with an agent misleading the price market value Comparing homes with different comparables What you should do as an investor   About James Heaslet James Heaslet is the Chief Appraiser for the Department of Veterans Affairs. As a retired Gunnery Sergeant of the U.S. Marines, he has an aggressive track in the Appraisal industry. James has just 10 years as an appraiser, he was appointed to the Arizona State Board of Appraisals by the Governor and served for 6 years. He had served as Chairperson of application, personnel and was Vice Chair of the board. Adjudicated over 2500 cases est., both residential and commercial.  During this time, he maintained his business as an independent Fee Appraiser, and earned his Executive

If you’re a buyer agent bringing an offer to a listing agent, this episode can be very helpful as Leigh talks about some of the questions you should be asking in a multiple offer situation. Keep tuning in to learn more! Key takeaways to listen for Why you should know what matters to the listing agent’s seller? 2 deposits in North Carolina Is it important for a buyer agent to offer assistance to a listing agent?   Connect with Leigh Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram or on Twitter or any social networks by clicking here. Subscribe to Leigh's other podcast Real Estate From The Rooftops! Sponsor Start your free, all-access trial today. There’s no credit card required. For a limited time, Follow Up Boss is doubling the free trial for CSIRE listeners—that’s a full 30 days to see how Follow Up Boss helps you close more deals. LINK: Followupboss.com/crazy

Is it possible to find success in overseas investing? Find out as our guests Suzy Sevier and Michael Barnhart join us to share what it's like to invest in other countries and the pros and cons of investing internationally. Dive into this episode to hear some crazy stuff in real estate that nobody talks about. Key takeaways to listen for What drives people to dive into the real estate investing space Ways to overcome limiting beliefs of investing in multifamily Biggest challenges of investing internationally Importance of getting the right property managers and performing digital due diligence Resources mentioned in this episode Multiple Streams of Income by Robert G. Allen Bigger Pockets Passive Investing with Purpose Free Copy   About Suzy Sevier and Michael Barnhart Suzy Sevier and Michael Barnhart are the Founders of Adventurous Real Estate Investors. Their adventure began at a TEDx event — the theme was Reset — and it changed their lives. They took the event to heart and used that theme — Reset — as

Are you a mom or dad struggling to stay present in your family while being an excellent REALTOR? Tune in as Leigh shares four tips that will help you reach the goal of successful work-life management. Key takeaways to listen for Is it possible to reach a work-life balance? How to get your kids involved in your REALTOR life Why you should have a written calendar   Connect with Leigh Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram or on Twitter or any social networks by clicking here. Subscribe to Leigh's other podcast Real Estate From The Rooftops! Sponsor Start your free, all-access trial today. There’s no credit card required. For a limited time, Follow Up Boss is doubling the free trial for CSIRE listeners—that’s a full 30 days to see how Follow Up Boss helps you close more deals. LINK: Followupboss.com/crazy

If you think that door knocking and cold calling are not a good match for your skills, here's an effective alternative for lead generation: Youtube. Join us today as Karin Carr shares how YouTube has skyrocketed her real estate business AND 3 stories that include looters, a car crash, and a superhero. Key takeaways to listen for What is a BPO? How to help people who lost their house What the ‘cash for keys’ process looks like A creative way to get clients in a new market Why you'll love the REALTOR life About Karin Carr Karin Carr is a licensed REALTOR, a real estate agent coach and founder of YouTube For Agents, a program that shows all the resources and tips that REALTORS need, including topics that make good content, how to be comfortable in front of a camera, titles that get maximum views, and more. Connect with Karin Website: www.karincarr.com Facebook: YouTube for Real Estate Agents Instagram: @the.karin.carr YouTube: Karin Carr; Georgia Coast Homes by Karin Carr   Connect with Leigh Please subsc

Whether you're an early career REALTOR, a single agent in a small business, or run an independent brokerage, Leigh's got the CRM solution for you. Listen to this episode as our host suggests top software programs that she has personally tested out and might work wonders for you. Key takeaways to listen for What does ''CRM'' stand for? Fields that a spreadsheet program should include 3 software programs you should look at   Connect with Leigh Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram or on Twitter or any social networks by clicking here. Subscribe to Leigh's other podcast Real Estate From The Rooftops! Sponsor Start your free, all-access trial today. There’s no credit card required. For a limited time, Follow Up Boss is doubling the free trial for CSIRE listeners—that’s a full 30 days to see how Follow Up Boss helps you close more deals. LINK: Followupboss.com/crazy

If you're not yet convinced how risky REALTORS' jobs are, we have Janis Benstock to share a squatter story that happened almost two decades ago about a family who tried to say they owned her property. Be sure to listen to this one to find out how the incident ended! Key takeaways to listen for Things to know before you attend a real estate school Risk factors of being a REALTOR  Why investors should build relationships with their property's neighbors The importance of recognizing someone else's gifts and skills About Janis Benstock From Philadelphia, PA, Janis Benstock has been in the real estate business for 25 years and is the founder of Janis Benstock Real Estate Academy. In 2014, she got her broker’s license and opened her own brokerage firm. Connect with Janis Email: hello@jbrea.net Website: Janis BenstockReal Estate Academy Instagram: @janisbenstock; @janis_benstock_re_academy Facebook: JBREA - Janis Benstock Real Estate Academy LinkedIn: Janis Benstock YouTube: Janis Benstock Real Estate Academy  

Sometimes, a good inspection won't be enough to uncover the underlying issues of a 1930's property, and Tonya Weathers learned that lesson first hand. Dive into this episode as our guest shares the importance of calculating your reserves properly and the differences between fix-and-flip and buy-and-hold rehabs. Key takeaways to listen for Is there only one way to build an empire? The most exciting part of fix and flip investments Risks of investing in old properties 3 numbers every investor should pay attention to How everyone can benefit by creating wealth About Tonya Weathers Tonya Weathers is a real estate investor & consultant. Her mission is to help women propel themselves and their families forward to achieve financial freedom through real estate investment coaching. There are many curses that have been placed on communities - especially minority communities - that stop us from ending crippling health conditions, fighting injustices, providing top education to our children, and, ultimately, reachi

Jacob Vanderslice not only has one of the coolest last names you'll ever hear, but also has a wealth of self-storage knowledge he’s ready to share. Tune in to learn the amazing benefits of investing in self-storage and listen to an exciting story that includes meth, guns, and a customer who refused to pay rent. Key takeaways to listen for Is it risky to turn commercial RE facilities into self-storage? What types of customers use self-storage? 2 things you'll love about this asset class Are opportunity zones the best location to develop self-storage? 5 tips for making your customers feel safe  About Jacob Vanderslice Jacob Vanderslice is a Principal at VanWest Partners, a Denver-based real estate investment firm focused in the acquisition and management of self-storage centers and other opportunistic real estate throughout the United States. By focusing in this conservative and growing real estate sector, VanWest has established a track record with over $195mm in real estate assets. VanWest’s success is driv

We brought back Stephanie Walter to talk about something we haven't covered yet: cost segregation. Dive into this episode to learn the huge tax benefits you’ll get if you start implementing this process with your investments and how to make sure that your accountant is the right professional for you. Key takeaways to listen for Tax benefits of cost segregations studies Questions you should ask your accountant How do cost segregation studies work?   About Stephanie Walter Stephanie Walter started her insurance agency in 2005. Along with building her agency, she began following her passion for real estate and investing in commercial real estate to generate passive income. This led her to founding Erbe Wealth and authoring The Insurance Professional’s Guide to Real Passive Income which outlines five steps any insurance professional can take to reach financial freedom through passive investing.  Through Erbe Wealth, she helps people create true wealth so that they can live the life they want. She also educates

Are you a landlord feeling overwhelmed by the management of your investment properties? Check out this episode with Stephanie Walter to find out the benefits of investing in syndications and an emotional story that will teach you the importance of not letting emotions cloud your judgment. Key takeaways to listen for What is syndication?  The kind of operators you want to invest with Best markets to invest in during difficult times Deals you should walk away from The cool part of being a passive investor Resources mentioned in this episode Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not   About Stephanie Walter Stephanie Walter started her insurance agency in 2005. Along with building her agency, she began following her passion for real estate and investing in commercial real estate to generate passive income. This led her to founding Erbe Wealth and authoring The Insurance Professional’s Guide to Real Passive Income which outlines five steps any insurance

Dive into this episode as Mark Podolsky shares the mistake he made in one of his first deals that almost cost him thousands of dollars, and his criteria for picking the best land properties. Key takeaways to listen for How much money you can make by flipping land Where to find buyers for your land What a perfect raw land property looks like A mistake you don't want to make in the land business Resources mentioned in this episode Landmodo Landflip Lands of America LandHub Dirt Rich: How One Ambitiously Lazy Geek Created Passive Income in Real Estate Without Renters, Renovations, and Rehabs National Association of Counties If you want to double your money in 30 days or less, go to www.thelandgeek.com/quickdeals and join Mark Podolsky’s free course.   About Mark Podolsky Mark Podolsky is the author of Dirt Rich, the ultimate guide to helping you build a passive income, and owner of Frontier Properties, a very reputable and successful land investing company, and has been buying and selling land full time sin

If you think that floodings aren't something you should be worried about, you might change your mind after this episode. Join us today as Sean Harper shares how he uses technology to provide affordable property insurance to his clients and why flood insurance isn't only for those who live in high-risk areas. Key takeaways to listen for The importance of having flood insurance Factors that increase the risks of having a flood Use of technology for calculating flood probability Why traditional insurance companies aren't efficient A surprising fact about property insurance companies About Sean Harper Sean Harper is the Co-Founder and CEO of Kin, an insurance company built for the future and prepared to meet its challenges head on while helping their customers do the same. Because of their technology and direct-to-consumer model, Kin provides affordable pricing without compromising coverage, even in areas most impacted by climate change. Kin is fully licensed and has the financial strength to help their custome