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Get to know the wildest real estate market on the planet with Louise Phillips Forbes in today's episode as we chat about her expansive real estate knowledge and crazy stories about how she survived and navigated being a broker in New York City. Tune in now!   Key takeaways to listen for Benefits of having a real estate developer's mindset  Living in New York: Co-ops vs. Condos How policies affect the real estate market The impact of gentrification and the pandemic on communities Surprising things that real estate agents encounter in NYC properties   Resources mentioned in this episode American Dance Festival Bloomberg Theater for the New City Savannah Stopover Music Festival MerleFest Amazon book: Wise Up by Karen Duffy | Hardcover   About Louise Phillips Forbes Louise has been an industry leader in New York City's residential real estate market for over three decades. With career sales expected to exceed $5 billion in 2022, she is considered one of the elite Power Brokers in Manhattan. With a list of acc

Do you want to break out of the cookie-cutter lifestyle? Check out today's show with Maurice Philogene to hear his expert life and investing advice. If you are an investor looking to venture into a career defined by your values and passion, this is the episode for you!   Key takeaways to listen for How to invest in real estate systematically using only your paychecks Factors that influence how you live your life Strategies for overcoming entrepreneurial depression The power of the law of attraction What you need to know to make better investment decisions   Resources mentioned in this episode House Then The Car LinkedIn Dan Sullivan - The Strategic Coach   Amazon Books Personal Finance For Dummies by Eric Tyson | Audiobook The 80% Approach by Dan Sullivan | Pamphlet   About Maurice Philogene Maurice is a real estate entrepreneur, coach, philanthropist, and co-founder at Quattro Capital. He is responsible for cultivating investor relationships, raising capital, and ensuring that relationships with inves

Today, we're exploring the mortgage side of real estate and why it's better to invest in fixed assets with Brian Grubbs. You’ll also learn an unbelievable story of a seller that dies during closing. Learn what happens next when you tune in to this episode!   Key takeaways to listen for Real estate market and mortgage rate predictions Benefits of owning and investing in hard assets Reasons to update your last will and testament Why now is an excellent time to buy your dream house   Resources mentioned in this episode BlackRock   About Brian Grubbs Brian is the president and owner of Raleigh Mortgage Group. He is one of the state's top mortgage brokers, and his leadership has seen his company through the mortgage crisis, allowing it to grow and thrive while others have closed. With over 24 years of mortgage experience and relationships with some of the world's largest wholesale and portfolio lenders, Brian assists his customers in obtaining the most competitive interest rates and closing costs available while

Grab your pen and paper and be ready to write down actionable investing tips from Alex Jarbo in today's episode as we chat about short-term rentals. So tune in, get ahead of trends, and unlock the secrets to a profitable and recession-resistant investment today!   Key takeaways to listen for Advantages of constructing your own rental property Tips and tools to secure a short-term rental permit Strategies for a successful short-term rental investment How to remotely manage your rental properties   Resources mentioned in this episode NoiseAware StayFi BNB Formula Hospitable Upwork RemoteLock   About Alex Jarbo Alex is a short-term rental developer and manager, host of the YouTube Channel Alex Builds, and founder of Sargon Investments. From building his first short-term rental property, he has scaled up his investment firm by continuously developing and investing in unique properties. With a unique business model, the perfect team, and being able to bring the experience to the property itself, he is closer t

Enjoy today's episode with successful investor Jennings Smith as we chat about tips to work smarter, not harder, so you can close deals, build your network, and scale your business. He also shares an unbelievable story about how he turned a property around and made extraordinary returns!   Key takeaways to listen for The transformative power of value-add real estate investing Networking and capital raising: Challenges, tips, and tricks Strategies to acquire a self-storage facility on your own How much equity should you own in an investment property?   Resources mentioned in this episode Crexi MLS.com My First Million in Multifamily   About Jennings Smith Jennings has closed a total of $60M from commercial real estate in less than three years without using his own money. He also purchased a distraught 208-unit apartment that was 50 percent vacant with $2M in deferred maintenance, and the all-in cost was less than $8M. It is now appraised at $13M 19 months later. He also built the fastest-growing multifamil

Hear from one of real estate’s best when you tune in to this episode as we chat with mortgage loan officer Tracy Hayes. Keep listening to hear about the importance of making good loans and finding the best loan officer, plus a wild story that’ll make you realize you need an investment sustainability plan!   Key takeaways to listen for Why you should have a real estate sustainability plan Strategies to avoid investing mistakes in volatile markets How much do loan officers have to make to be financially stable? The significance of finding the right loan officers   Resources mentioned in this episode Build Your Network Guestio Remax Capital Northeast Florida Association of REALTORS® Real Producers The Perfect Storm   About Tracy Hayes Tracy has over 20 years of professional experience in various sales and sales management positions. He has worked with start-up companies as well as large organizations and has been able to utilize those experiences in his work today.  For the first 13 years, he worked for the

Gain access to knowledge that’ll accelerate your business with Matthew Ablakan as we dive into creative wealth-building strategies that shape the real estate industry. He also shares a wild story about self-sabotaging investors and a home with a giant hare, so don’t miss today’s episode!   Key takeaways to listen for The problem with systems of oppression and control Importance of establishing an earning mindset from a young age Why do we experience construction project delays? Real estate investing tips for creating sustainable wealth How to avoid self-sabotaging decisions in today’s market   Resources mentioned in this episode President’s Choice Shark Tank   Do you want to take the necessary steps toward financial freedom? Visit www.FinancialFreedomClub.ca/ebook and claim a free e-book copy of Matthew’s book and learn the secrets of the world’s top leaders today!   About Matthew Ablakan Matthew is the founder and owner of the Millennial’s Choice Group of Companies. He has earned numerous degrees, includ

We got Rachel Grunn and Andrea Cwik on today’s episode, and they’re sharing their secret to building wealth in real estate without dealing with termites, tenants, and toilets. Plus, an unbelievable story about a delivery guy with so much commitment you’d be thankful you had house insurance.   Key takeaways to listen for How to get started in commercial real estate with little money Value add multifamily properties: What they are and how to acquire them Benefits of investing in affordable housing The importance of knowing tenant and landlord laws   Resources mentioned in this episode Rich Dad CASHFLOW Board Game BiggerPockets Amazon book Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Do you want to provide hope to families across the nation? Support the REALTORS® Relief Foundation and visit rrf.realtor or text RRF to 71777 to make a donation and give housing-related assistance to victims of natural disasters today. Learn if passive real estate investing is right for you. Go to https://goodgoodinvesting.com/directcal

Ghosts, bees, illegal casinos, and mushrooms. Today’s episode with Janet Fields is full of crazy property management stories that’ll expose you to the realities of a real estate professional’s life. So tune in and discover the many facets of property management!   Key takeaways to listen for Advantages of purchasing your own “Book of Business” The challenges of property management Difficulties and complications of managing an Airbnb Can property managers claim items left behind by tenants?   Resources mentioned in this episode Airbnb Google Alerts   About Janet Fields Janet is the CEO and co-founder of Oak Trust Properties. She became interested in property management as a child when her parents began flipping houses to rent out and involving the entire family in the renovation process. She now leads a team of almost entirely women in the male-dominated property management industry, offering a strategic approach to optimizing rental returns.   Connect with Janet Website: Oak Trust Properties Facebook: O

Libby Azzarello joins us in today's episode to chat about relationship-building strategies to make real estate easy and fun for your clients. She also tells a story about a bizarre home with doll-themed rooms, an inflatable palm tree, and a miniature piano. So tune in!   Key takeaways to listen for What you need to know to be a good REALTOR® The importance of having a solid real estate foundation Modern strategies to make real estate more enjoyable for your clients Reasons you should build positive relationships with your customers Why the pandemic was the ideal time to sell buyer-specific properties   Resources mentioned in this episode MLS.com Marriage or Mortgage Artkive   About Libby Azzarello Libby is a Real Estate Broker at Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston. She grew up in the real estate industry, and at a young age, she was taken by the networking and sales process. She has 8 years of combined experience in marketing, public relations, digital/social media strategy, and Real Estate technolo

As a mother and active real estate agent, today’s guest Jennifer Wehner shares valuable advice on aligning your professional and personal lives and her insights on today’s real estate market. Plus, be sure to catch her bizarre tale about a neighbor skinning a wild hog at her first open house!   Key takeaways to listen for Real estate market predictions and how to navigate them Factors influencing Arizona’s housing market performance  Parenting tips for REALTORS®   About Jennifer Wehner Jennifer is the upcoming author of the book Renaissance Real Estate Agent. She began her real estate career as an investor in 2003, quickly becoming the top agent in her office within her first full year. She established her team in 2014, and by 2020, she had sold 373 homes and generated over $178 million in real estate volume.  Some of her accomplishments include being named Team of the Year by the Arizona School of Real Estate and Business in 2019, being named one of Real Trend’s national Best Agents 2013-2020, receiving th

Catch Parnell Quinn and Megan Luther in today’s fun episode as we chat about the post-pandemic Colorado commercial market and the importance of reading a contract thoroughly. They also share Megan’s story about almost getting sued in her first deal and a woman in the shower in Parnell’s first house showing, so tune in!   Key takeaways to listen for Reasons to be cautious about how you price a property on sale What the commercial market is like in Colorado Why you should carefully read a contract before signing a deal Tips on how to stay calm when you get sued in real estate   Resources mentioned in this episode Crazy Sh*T In Real Estate #364: Mr. John Bell Iii   About Parnell Quinn Parnell is a commercial broker and founder of The Simple Life Real Estate Co. He attended Middle Park High School and wasn’t too far from home when he went to college in Durango. But shortly after graduation, he headed to Japan. After a year there, he came back to Fraser and started working with his dad in his real estate office

Today’s episode features real estate broker Lisa K. Lippman. She shares her impeccable knowledge of the highly unique New York City housing market, plus a crazy story about finding a shotgun in an apartment (which is illegal in New York!) So if you’re as curious as we are about New York City, don’t miss this!   Key takeaways to listen for The pros and cons of over gentrification Advantages of avoiding pocket listings Pre and Post-pandemic New York housing market trends Ways to motivate your children to continue your real estate legacy   Resources mentioned in this episode The Belnord Only Murders In The Building Brown Harris Stevens StreetEasy Crazy Sh*T In Real Estate Episode 3: Patrick Lilly Sex and the City   About Lisa K. Lippman Lisa has been a top-producing residential real estate broker for over 23 years and has ranked #1 at Brown Harris Stevens from 2016 to 2019 and has consistently been in the top 50 brokers in the United States.  Lisa takes great pride in her straightforward, intelligent, and

Mike Simmons will give you the confidence to scale your business in today’s episode as he shares his expert advice on doing deals as a new investor, plus investing tips on thriving during shifting markets. Stay tuned to hear his absurd story on making novice mistakes with contractors and how they led to a contractor’s lien.   Key takeaways to listen for Factors that affect real estate property values and prices Do’s and don’ts when doing deals with contractors The importance of defining your roles in a partnership Strategies for growing a successful business in volatile markets Common mistakes investors make and how to fix them   Resources mentioned in this episode Google Maps Craigslist Amazon books: Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson | Audiobook Who Not How by Dan Sullivan | Audible Audiobook Want to learn the exact strategies Mike used to succeed in the real estate space? Sign up for his free course at https://www.mikesimmons.com/winningdirectmail and discover how you can earn seven figures year

From creepy ghost stories to fun and loving memories, every home has its own story to tell, and you can explore them all with Amanda Zielike’s new venture, HouseNovel. Learn the motivation and goals behind HouseNovel, plus hear Amanda’s crazy story about how she experienced a whirlwind of emotions in starting a website when you listen until the end of this podcast.   Key takeaways to listen for Reasons behind the establishment of HouseNovel HouseNovel: What it’s about and how it safeguards user privacy The importance of transparency during the home-buying process Should you reveal if a murder occurred in a house you’re selling?   Resources mentioned in this episode Crazy Sh*T In Real Estate #361: Angelica Ventrice Zillow Ancestry The Amityville Horror Crazy Sh*T In Real Estate #300: Leigh Brown Twin Cities couple aim to preserve the history of every home in the nation   About Amanda Zielike Amanda is the CEO and Co-Founder of HouseNovel, the United States’ largest and fastest-growing home history platf

Get started on building your real estate business’ digital advertising plan and improve your Search Engine Optimization in today’s episode with online marketing expert Dan Barrett. Don’t miss out on his advice about finding your niche and generating leads so you can close more deals online!   Key takeaways to listen for Why your business should focus on a niche The significance of identifying your business goals Internet navigation tips and tools to boost your real estate marketing tactics Organic ways to increase your SEO Genuine link-building suggestions for your website   Resources mentioned in this episode Google Ads TikTok El Toro IP Targeting National Association of REALTORS® YouTube Semrush Ahrefs Google Trends ActiveRain   About Dan Barrett Dan is the founder and head nerd at AdWords Nerds. His unique approach to finding motivated sellers combines online marketing best practices with rapid data collection and intense focus. It has helped dozens of clients grow their investment businesses while spe

Do you want to invest in something that will allow you generate income while helping others? Tune in to learn all about residential assisted living from Isabelle Guarino-Smith, plus the ridiculous reason why she had to remove a resident from one of their senior living facilities.   Key takeaways to listen for Assisted living properties: Why you should invest, how it works, costs, and potential cash flow Why some people don’t understand the importance of retirement living Can you evict someone from a senior housing facility?   Resources mentioned in this episode RAL National Association Aquamation   About Isabelle Guarino-Smith Isabelle is the Chief Operating Officer of the AL Family of companies, which includes the Residential Assisted Living Academy, Pitch Masters Academy, the Residential Assisted Living National Association, Four Homes to Freedom, Family Legacy Homes, and the Residential Assisted Living National Convention. She has a degree in Human & Family Development and minors in Religious Stud

Discover one of the possible ways we can solve the housing shortage problem in the market with Garrett Moore of Agorus in today’s episode. Listen in to learn how they leverage technology to accelerate home construction so you can achieve your dream home without the hassle of traditional home building.   Key takeaways to listen for Reasons you should have a local Realtor® before purchasing a property How and why Agorus was established Creative ways to solve the housing shortage The process, advantages, and challenges of building a 3D printed home   Resources mentioned in this episode Crazy Sh*T In Real Estate #242: Rogelio Martinez Shark Tank Boxabl National Association of REALTORS® Second Century Ventures   About Garrett Moore Garret is the CEO and founder of Agorus. After achieving a degree in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford, and despite an early desire to jump into a Silicon Valley start-up after graduation, Garrett’s passion for serving led him to San Diego to become an officer in the Navy SEALs. 

Navigate the changing real estate market with Mark McGuire in today’s episode as we chat about commercial and residential real estate investing, self-storage facilities, and his unbelievable story about discovering a dead body while performing maintenance on an apartment. Listen in to learn how to establish a new standard in modern real estate.   Key takeaways to listen for Buyer’s market vs. seller’s market The difference between investing in commercial and residential real estate What is the value of practical business experience in investing success Reasons you should invest in self-storage facilities How the right mindset can help you scale your business   Resources mentioned in this episode The Social Dilemma Dream Racing Experience Formula 1: Drive to Survive GoBundance Bel Heir Gipsy Kings Good to Great by Jim Collins | Audiobook   About Mark McGuire Mark was born into the real estate business. His great grandfather founded a real estate firm in 1941 and has been in the family ever since. He tried

If you are a Veteran looking to buy, build, remodel, or refinance a house, listen to this episode with Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Director John Bell III to learn about VA home loans and how the application and approval process has improved over time. Press play and discover how to take advantage of the VA housing assistance programs!   Key takeaways to listen for VA Home Loan: How it works, how long it takes, and its advantages New policies to help Veterans buy properties easier How can you avoid paying funding fees Advice for real estate agents with Veteran clients Who can qualify for VA home loans?   Resources mentioned in this episode Do you have more questions about VA-guaranteed home loans? Get answers with one click and visit https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/ to learn more about housing assistance programs and other loans available for eligible Veterans.   About Mr. John Bell III Mr. John E. Bell III, Executive Director, Loan Guaranty Service, Department of Veterans Affai