Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate With Leigh Brown

Are you looking for new ways to invest and earn a consistent passive income stream? If so, the self-storage business could be ideal for you. Listen in as Joe Evangelisti reveals how to get started in self-storage investing and its edge in real estate, plus the craziest thing about a large oil tank he encountered during his flipping days. Don’t miss out on taking advantage of this unique market! Key takeaways to listen for What made self-storage a promising asset class in the US  Best advice on how to start investing in self-storage Considerations on finding self-storage deals Other investment opportunities from a self-storage facility in the next few years Why you should stay up to date on land environmental regulations Resources mentioned in this episode Storage Wars CubeSmart   About Joe Evangelisti Joe has over 15 years of experience constructing and selling residential properties in the South Jersey area. He is a second-generation builder and began visiting construction sites with his father, Rob, as

Daniel Apke joins us to talk about a different angle in real estate with his strategic approach to land investments. Hear more on how you can capitalize and thrive in this niche, plus a fascinating story about a property purchase turned shady transaction that taught a good lesson on assessing deals. If you don't know how to get started in this business, this is an excellent resource so listen in! Key takeaways to listen for Why train the competition in the land space Purchasing land, developing it, and thriving in this space across the US Factors to ask when selecting the right REALTOR in the land markets Effective resources and websites for land research Resources mentioned in this episode Land.com Google Earth OWNx MapRight   About Daniel Apke Daniel Apke is the co-owner of Land Investing Online. After only six months of land flipping, he quit his day job as a salesman and jumped directly into Land Investing full time. Within this timeframe in the business, he could profit over a whopping $500,000, with

We’re all about the technical side of real estate syndication today. Karl Krauskopf elaborates on the importance of being hypercritical about wholesale deals, practical ways to detect early warning signs, and the next set of projects that can give you the fastest returns. Listen in as he weaves an excellent cautionary tale that could help save you money on your future ventures. Key takeaways to listen for How to manage costs of buildings while keeping profitability Advice on next-level development focus projects, velocity wise What is syndication? A big lesson on wholesaling Resources mentioned in this episode Episode 325 - The Ins and Outs of Real Estate Wholesaling Business with Zachary Boothe Apple & Spotify   About Karl Krauskopf Karl is the Managing Partner of Auroras Investment Group. He got his start in real estate, flipping houses. His business has always focused on acquiring and renovating significantly under-market value properties in areas experiencing tremendous market appreciation.  As

We are psyched to have Kelli Meade with us on this episode. Join us for another exciting topic about real estate investments, starting up, going digital, and a crazy construction story that involves a self-therapeutic experience. Connect with us now and listen in! Key takeaways to listen for The value of networking and connecting with the right people Factors to look at when developing properties Techniques on how to run virtual real estate touring What goes around new construction works? Resources mentioned in this episode Robert Kiyosaki   About Kelli Meade  Kelli is a top-producing real estate development professional who conducts meticulous comparative analyses, shapes profitable investment strategies, & designs effective selling systems. She offers a deep understanding of the real estate market with experience spanning investment, new home construction, renovations, sales forecasting, & marketing. In 2020, she was a record producer for Valor Communities, raising $24MM in gross sales revenue. Ad

Do you want to save money on taxes? Tax law changes happen all the time, and one of the current ones related to the pandemic era is worth visiting your tax professional if you are self-employed or are an employee. This episode is worthy of your attention! Key takeaways to listen for Who can take advantage of the tax credit due to COVID-19? 6 criteria to qualify for the tax credit How to claim the tax credits? Family leave tax credit: Its definition and how much you can save How NC Law helps small businesses save money on taxes   Disclaimer: **Please always verify with tax professionals as I am not one!** Resources mentioned in this episode The Residential Real Estate Council Chris Bird IRS Form 7202 Form 941 (Rev. March 2022) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security / CARES Act Internal Revenue Service (IRS) YouTube Video: NEED A BETTER TAX REFUND? Here’s a Tip for the Self-employed! Do you Want to SAVE MONEY on your Taxes? How

In this all-purpose episode, Alejandro Szita shares his perspective on the United States of America, mortgages, private property rights, and customer experience. As a bonus track, hear his narrative about a residential loan turned into a nightmare deal. This is going to be one of your favorites to date!   Key takeaways to listen for Why are most people moving to the US east coast? How have the evolving government regulations impacted real estate? The reason real estate is a highly emotional business A lesson on customer service in the real estate world   Resources mentioned in this episode 09:11 Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand Audiobook & Hardcover 09:21 Aaron Rodgers points out his copy of Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand to Eli and Peyton Manning during Monday Night Football   About Alejandro Szita  Alejandro Szita is the President of Prosperity Lending. He is a California-licensed real estate broker and mortgage professional, and he has been doing loans and real estate transactions in Southern California sin

An astonishing sublet fee tale is ahead of you as Tina Larsson joins us not only to talk about her shocking real estate experience but also to let you into the world of cooperative and condominium space. See how this woman is helping multifamily residential building boards manage a more cost-efficient and sustainable business by hitting the play button. Key takeaways to listen for Managing property/co-op owners and large building spaces How can cooperative building boards select their property owners for available spaces? Doorman building versus non-doorman building environments Line item to look at the overall financial health of an organization Resources mentioned in this episode Homeowner Association (HOA)   About Tina Larsson Tina Larsson is a financial consultant and efficiency expert for co-op and condo boards as well as building owners. With her husband, Mark Foley, they have 50+ years combined experience, analyzing and interpreting complex financial data. Their firm, The Folson Group has built propr

We are so glad to learn about Tara’s real estate background and how she shifted sail to find her real calling. It is such a delight to hear her insights about traveling, education, and yes, a silly narrative about a bidet experience and an icy incident. Tune in and enjoy the conversation! Key takeaways to listen for How traveling and seeing different cultures can expand one’s perspective A lesson on diversity and inclusion   Eye-opening insights on how people from other countries deal with difficult times Resources mentioned in this episode Sovereign of the Seas About Tara McNamara Tara approaches her business more as a consultant, educating and guiding versus a typical salesperson selling and pressuring. She really doesn’t sell real estate but more importantly, she helps people change their lives. Yes, she assists people in selling and buying homes but sees it more as helping people move forward in their lives. She does this by fulfilling the role of being her client’s “Trusted Advisor” and her purpose is

Excited to hear Michael Tich’s wildest real-estate experience that involved open-house cooking and a diversity exploration. He also shares insider tips on co-living spots, digitalizing the marketplace, common-property rental investments, and making everything work together. Listen in and learn more! Key takeaways to listen for:   AirDNA’s backstory and its value proposition in the market Most interesting angle in real estate How to automate financials and pricing for properties What are the safety and security processes followed for common-property rentals? Key external factors to consider when picking properties     Resources mentioned in this episode HGTV Airbnb AirDNA Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) HomeRoom   About Mike Tich Michael Tich is the VP, Growth & Data Science and Co-Founder of HomeRoom. He is a Marketing leader with experience leading teams to advance the field of marketing analytics and data science. Connect with Mike  LinkedIn: Michael Tich Website: HomeRoom   Connect with Leigh Plea

In this episode, we enjoy chatting with Brenda Kasuva about her passion for education, the importance of finding your biggest why, and overcoming biases in the world of real estate. Listen to the end to hear her insane story about a "deal-or-no-deal" situation. Key takeaways to listen for The correlation between real estate and licensing education What is the value of having a great mentor? The effectiveness of deep diving into the bigger WHY of real estate The impact of past judgments on selling/buying properties A valuable lesson on overcoming biases Resources mentioned in this episode Realty Tools Inc.   About Brenda Kasuva Education is key to Brenda Kasuva. She has completed several National designation/certifications and is a Real Estate Educator starting one's real estate career. Brenda Kasuva is also a CERTIFED eXp MENTOR guiding 15+ people in the industry.  Brenda Kasuva attained her Bachelor’s degree in Computer information systems at Towson University. She got her Maryland Real estate license in

It’s such a delight to connect with Landon Pastori who started his early days building a fascinating business in the airstream restoration space. Listen in as he shares the importance of keeping your mental game in check, the value of keeping tabs on a strong backbone system, realtor safety, as well as a shell-shocking moment with an “unwanted squatter” while touring first-time homebuyers. Yes, just do it! Key takeaways to listen for: The airstream restoration and reselling process The impact of having a strong support system, especially from a mental health POV Insights on implementing proper realtor and client wellbeing protocols   Resources mentioned in this episode The Office Shark Tank Mott Community College Northwood College Nike Grand Blanc Women’s Council of Realtors 11/22/63 by Stephen King Audiobook & Hardcover 70 Over 70 Podcast Apple & Spotify   About Landon Pastori Landon comes from a background of entrepreneurship.  He will work hard at ensuring you reach your Real Estate goals.

This episode will surely open your eyes and provide you with a great perspective on the future of senior care. Join us as we pick Therese Southwell’s brain on the specifics of creating residential spaces for the elderly, including architectural, regulatory, and logistical considerations. Also, hear the buzz about an insane story of what the neighbors have to say about her advocacy. Key takeaways to listen for What does the Fair Housing Act state in relation to residential homes for senior citizens? Steps to follow to make community residential facilities possible What the planning process looks like on creating group homes for the elderly How much space should be designed for an elderly home? Effective strategies to educate the neighborhood and the public regarding the deinstitutionalization of elderly care Resources mentioned in this episode The Fair Housing Act   About Therese Southwell Therese Southwell is the co-owner of Rosette Residential Senior Living. Senior care has always been near to Therese’s

“Looks can be deceiving.” It is a life lesson that our special guest Nik Tsoukales learned when he worked with a walk-in client that ended up to be his biggest and most “royal” rental sale. Tune in because this episode will surely change your career perspective! Key takeaways to listen for: The reality of being a rental agent Factors to consider when building rapport with investors How to reverse engineer the real estate sales process? The importance of approaching the real estate business from all different aspects Resources mentioned in this episode Joe Rogan Mark Zuckerberg   About Nik Tsoukales Nik was the youngest real estate agent based in Boston at 18 years old, a friend introduced him to real estate through rentals where he became an agent. From there he became interested in buying old buildings to renovate and sell them to people he trusts, prior to owning REALTOP Marketing he was a former leasing agent, mortgage backer, and sales agent. Connect with Nik Website: REALTOP Facebook: Realtop Youtub

Really excited for you to meet one of our favorites Schneika Stokes who is an educator, a volunteer leader, and a great influence in the field. Tune in today as she talks about the importance of staying informed, getting involved, and creating the next generation of real estate professionals. She will also share crazy stories that happened during her first few listings and how she saw the “sign” to pursue her calling. Key takeaways to listen for If the first step was challenging, why stick with it? The value of mentorship, education, and being in action in the real estate world The reality of being in the real estate business  What are other angles and perspectives in real estate that can be explored? Lessons on losing listings   About Schneika Stokes Schneika is the Founder and Lead Instructor of The Academy of Real Estate & Business Development. She brings 20 years of combined experience as an educator and real estate professional. She started in real estate in 2015. Back then, she was a 14-year educa

If you’re an active real estate investor looking for funding or just ready to deploy capital passively, we've got the episode for you! Heather Dreves explores the non-traditional financing world. Let’s delve into topics about having skin in the game, flexible options for your investments, affordable housing programs, and an insane tenant story that led her to love flipping houses. Key takeaways to listen for Definition of private money advice to people with a low-risk investment profile  Qualifications and factors to consider when signing up for private money Cost difference of traditional vs non-traditional financing What are the contributions of investors in the community?   About Heather Dreves Heather Dreves is the Director of Funding at Secured Investment Corp. She is a tenured employee that has worked in the Private Money Industry for over 15 years and held her Series 63 license. Heather has been directly involved in the sale of over 75 million dollars in Trust Deed Mortgages and raised over 10 millio

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