Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever

A lot of people say the same thing “I’d love to flip a house (or have a rental) but I just don’t have the money”. Austin noticed that too and wrote a book called Free Houses to explain how we can acquire properties without having money of our own. With over 16 units bought with very little of his own money, his advice is obviously actionable for most people who will listen. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“I’m always a fan of local lenders, nothing against big banks” - Austin Miller

 

Austin Miller Real Estate Background:

  • Labeled as a creative financing real estate investor
  • Built a real estate portfolio of 16 units worth over $1.2 Million with little of his own money
  • Author of the book Free Houses
  • Say hi to him at http://www.hickoryhomebuyers.com/
  • Based in Springfield, MO
  • Best Ever Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad

 

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Jerry never had any intentions of owning a marketing company. When he was stuck with the task of finding work from home, he worked with a friend answering phones and talking to people because she was great at everything but talking to people. Once he did his first wholesale, he was hooked. Jerry learned how to do marketing and went out on his own. Now he helps investors keep deals in the pipeline.

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“Some language choices work well, others don’t” - Jerry Puckett

 

Jerry Puckett Real Estate Background:

  • Founder and managing partner at New Refined Images
  • Helps clients source deals through direct mail and internet marketing
  • Sent more than 1 million pieces of mail to more than 90 markets in 2017
  • Say hi to him at www.marketlikeawholesaler.com
  • Based in Fort Worth, Texas
  • Best Ever Book: The Speed Of Trust

 

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Weston set a goal to specialize and be the number one seller of 2-4 unit properties in Chicago. Goal accomplished! With his brokerage and team around him, together they are the move the highest number on 2-4 unit properties in all of Chicago! Weston saw this need years ago and went all in. Hear how he has been able to have such great success. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“Don’t always look to help yourself” - Weston Harding

 

Weston Harding Real Estate Background:

  • Owns and operates X Plus Real Estate
  • His team is currently the #1 brokerage for 2-4 unit sales in all of Chicago
  • Team closed over $20M in sales in 2017, on track for $40M in 2018
  • Say hi to him at https://www.xplusrealestate.com/ or at 312.669.4343
  • Based in Chicago, IL
  • Best Ever Book: Never Eat Alone

 

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John and his co author came out with The Go Giver 10 years ago! The book is all about putting other people's’ needs first. They have a cult following around their first book and are coming out with another book very soon. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“The more you give, the more you have” - John David Mann

 

John David Mann Background:

  • Has co-authored seven New York Times and national bestsellers
  • This week he launches the his next parable, THE GO-GIVER INFLUENCER
  • Concert cellist, award-winning composer, high school founder, educator, publisher, and entrepreneur
  • Based in
  • Say hi to him at  http://johndavidmann.com/

 

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Brandon has clients in every state, and only works with real estate investors. To say he’s experienced saving his clients money on their taxes, would be an understatement. Today we hear about why tax planning is important, and why your CPA should be doing more than just filing your tax returns. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“How do we keep our taxable income below these thresholds so that we can get this 20% pass-through deduction” - Brandon Hall

 

Brandon Hall Real Estate Background:

 

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JF1403: Apartment Syndication Exit Strategy: Refinance or Sell? #FollowAlongFriday with Joe and Theo

 

We missed a week of Follow Along Friday, but the guys are back! We’re getting to hear how to decide if you should refinance or just sell your property. Joe has done both and has reasons for doing it either way, depending on your specific situation. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“First is understanding what kind of marketability your properties have”

 

Mentioned In This Episode:

8 Step Process For Selling Your Apartment Community

 

Awesome Resident Recognition Ideas

 

New Passive Investor Website

 

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Today’s guest did not mess around when he got started in real estate. He rolled up into multiple multifamily buildings and communities. Hear how he was able to do it. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“By the time I paid for repairs, I may have been down to $1500 in cashflow” - Greg Ford

 

Greg Ford Real Estate Background:

  • Real estate investor since 2010
  • Purchased 6 single family homes from 2010-2013 which he 1031’d into 50% ownership into an 85 unit apartment complex in 2016
  • Refinanced in July 2017, pulled out $1.5M, which rolled into 136 units
  • Say hi to him at gregfordinvestingATgmail.com  
  • Based In Dallas, Texas
  • Best Ever Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad

 

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Sam is here today to explain how he can get people approved when they’re getting denied. Specifically, he tries to get people as many properties financed with residential financing. Since residential financing is the cheapest money around, this is advantageous for investors. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“I try to get most of my clients to use this type of financing first” - Sam Sharp

 

Sam Sharp Real Estate Background:

  • Executive Vice President of National Sales at Guaranteed Rate
  • Has funded over a billion dollars in loans
  • Specializes in highlighting various strategies to ensure clients secure the best financing options
  • Say hi to him at guaranteedrate.com/SamSharp
  • Based in Chicago, IL
  • Best Ever Book: Millionaire Agent by Gary Keller

 

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Joe was introduced to REO’s after the crash in 2008. He quickly scaled his business to managing over 600 properties. Now his company Tanis, helps investors find deals, do the title work, manage the properties, and anything else you may need. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“The most effective marketing tool we have are bandit signs” - Joe Mueller

 

Joe Mueller Real Estate Background:

  • Investing in real estate almost 20 years
  • Owned and operated TANIS Group Realty since 2003
  • TANIS is a Chicago area based real estate brokerage focused on managing and disposition of bank owned properties
  • Say hi to him at http://tanisgroupllc.com/
  • Based in Chicago, IL
  • Best Ever Book: Think and Grow Rich

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:22am EDT

Mario just wanted to escape the “rat race” by buying single family homes. When he got to about 10 houses, Mario was really overwhelmed. He started looking into commercial real estate and funding, and worked his way up to buying a 180 unit that has tripled in value.  If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“This isn’t for me, it’s just too much work” - Mario Ortiz

 

Mario Ortiz Real Estate Background:

  • Engineer in the oil industry for 28 years
  • Started investing in SFR to get out of the “rat race” but was overwhelmed after 10 homes
  • Moved up to a 17 unit, then a 90 unit, then a 180 unit in 2015 that tripled in value
  • Say hi to him at mortiz9991ATyahoo.com
  • Based in Friendswood, Texas
  • Best Ever Book: Never Split the Difference

 

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