Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever

Low on funds or just want to save as much money as possible? Matt is here to help you! He’s a creative financing expert, who often will close deals with 0% financing. Getting creative with sellers is his specialty, hear what he does to get sellers to agree to carry back 0% financing. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“We got a nice discount on them, and then put tenants in them” - Matthew Recore

 

Matthew Recore Real Estate Background:

  • Purchases between 3-8 properties per month in Northern California
  • Even in his rising, expensive, hyper-competitive market, he has been able to negotiate many transactions where the seller carried back financing at 0% Interest
  • Has written a book describing how he does it entitled "How to Purchase Real Estate at 0% Interest"
  • Say hi to him at matthewrecoreATgmail.com
  • Based in Sacramento, CA
  • Best Ever Book: Loving What Is

 

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Direct download: JF_1428_-_Matt_Recore.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:15am EDT

If you’ve been wondering which of these strategies are best for you, then tune in and hear what the respective experts in their field have to say about why they chose their strategy. Even if you know your strategy, these debates are extremely informative for everyone, no matter the experience level. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“That’s why you bake in 10-15% on overage” - Mark Dolfini

 

Mark Dolfini Real Estate Background:

  • Husband, Father, and U.S. Marine Veteran
  • Currently oversees the ownership, operation, and management of $40 Million worth of Real Estate
  • Volunteers with various veteran’s causes as well as Junior Achievement
  • Based in Lafayette, Indiana
  • Best Ever Listeners can get a free pre-release version of his new book at www.LandlordCoach.com/BestEver
  • Say hi to him at https://landlordcoach.com/
  • Best Ever Book: Think and Grow Rich

 

Eric Kottner Real Estate Background:

  • Full time investor since 2006
  • Started flipping in 2011
  • Joined a high volume flipping company in 2015, where they did 5-7 flips per month
  • Has done 15 flips since going back on his own
  • Based in Cincinnati, OH
  • Say hi to him at:

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Direct download: JF_1427_-_Debate_-_Fix_and_Flip_versus_Buy_and_Hold.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:33am EDT

We have one of the foremost experts on real estate syndication law on the podcast today! Mauricio was nice enough to do an interview and help us all learn more of the technical side of a syndication deal. One huge takeaway: are you offering a security and not even know it? You may be surprised by the answer.

 

Best Ever Tweet:

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Mauricio Rauld Real Estate Background:

  • Founder of Premier Law Group, specializing in counsel to real estate syndicators
  • Nationally recognized expert on real estate syndications
  • Takes complex matters and makes them simple to understand
  • Based in Newport Beach, CA
  • Get your free 8 Critical Steps To Practicing Safe Syndications Report by emailing team@premierlawgroup.net and typing “Fairless” in the subject line
  • Say hi to him at http://www.premierlawgroup.net/

 

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Direct download: JF_1426_-_Maurcio_Rauld.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:53am EDT

Many investors have the same problem, they live in a market that is too competitive and HOT for them to find deals. Marco had the same problem, so he implemented a strategy to expand into new markets. Hear how he finds new markets, and then how he transitions into them. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“In the beginning we were in 6 markets, and that was the sweet spot, now we’re in 18” - Marco Santarelli

 

Marco Santarelli Real Estate Background:

 

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Direct download: JF_1425_-_Marco_Santarelli.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:30am EDT

If you’ve been wondering why you would fire a property management company, we’ll answer that here. More importantly, you’ll know how to make it as smooth as a process as possible. Joe is telling us these tips from experience, which are definitely tips we can apply to our own investing businesses. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“If it’s performing below the market, there’s your red flag”

 

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Direct download: JF_1424_-_Follow_Along_Friday.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:36am EDT

Best Ever Listeners, I hope you enjoy this episode! This is my first time on the podcast, usually I’m a behind the scenes guy but I’ll be the moderator of some of these debates. Evan and Theo are both experts in their field, we’ll hear the pros and cons of what they do, and why they ultimately chose their strategy. You can let us know which strategy you prefer at bestevercommunity.com. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“Buy for cash flow, put long term debt in place, and have adequate cash reserves” - Theo Hicks

 

Evan Holladay Real Estate Background:

 

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In an effort to bring The Best Ever Listeners even MORE value, Joe has started a special segment of the podcast. In these segments, Joe shares something he has either recently learned, or even something he’s known for a while that he thinks can be valuable to everyone else. In this episode, he’s addressing feeling “blah” and how to power through it and still be productive. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“When we create something, then we’re going to get really excited”

 

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Direct download: JF_1422_-_The_Overachievers_Guide_to_BLAH_Days.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:28am EDT

After being a very successful house flipper, Jimmy decided he wanted to pivot into buy and hold. In order to gain experience, knowledge, and credibility, he decided to be a limited partner on some deals first. With everything learned from that experience, Jimmy and his team were able to start acquiring their own multifamily deals. Hear how he did it, and what he learned along the way. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“6 weeks into the deal, and we’re still discovering surprises” - Jimmy Edwards

 

Jimmy Edwards Real Estate Background:

  • Owner of High Five Group
  • Been in real estate space for 12 years, flipped over 100 houses and in 400 multifamily units - both passively and actively
  • Has primarily focused on single-family homes, and is aggressively looking to acquire properties in the multifamily space.
  • Say hi to him at www.highfivemultifamily.com
  • Based in Dallas, TX
  • Best Ever Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad

 

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Direct download: JF_1421_-_Jimmy_Edwards.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:37am EDT

Darren is an expert in his field and has built a tremendous company and investing strategy. He was doing smaller group homes before he saw the big need for senior housing. Along with senior housing, Darren also has development deals in process. You’ll hear informative tips for a couple of different strategies in this episode. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“Just get out there and do your first transaction” - Darren Voros

Darren Voros Real Estate Background:

  • Co-Founder of CareHaus Properties Inc
  • Focused on creating investment opportunities around a growing demographic of people needing fully accessible, barrier-free, and technologically ‘smart’ rental options
  • Through strategic and innovative partnerships with builders, developers, and healthcare professionals we bring something truly unique to our investors
  • Say hi to him at http://www.carehaus.ca/
  • Based in Toronto, CA
  • Best Ever Book: Think and Grow Rich

 

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Direct download: JF_1420_-_Darren_Voros.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:15am EDT

If you’re a syndicator of any type, one issue that arises is how to allocate the equity based on what everyone is doing for the deal. If you found the deal and someone else did the underwriting, who gets what? That is just one example of a potential problem. Jeff has figured out a formula for how to make these decisions. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“I wanted a system that emphasized those areas of greatest need” - Jeff Greenberg

 

Jeff Greenberg Real Estate Background:

 

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Direct download: JF_1419_-_Jeff_Greenberg.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30am EDT

Will became an expert in his field by happenstance. In his words, becoming a digital marketing expert “just kind of happened”. We’ll get tactical advice from Will of what we can do to expand our business and/or brand. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“Go out there to try to add value and establish a personal connection” - Will Deane

 

Will Deane Background:

  • Successful entrepreneur as a digital marketing and eCommerce Expert
  • Has built and scaled several multi-million dollar businesses
  • Say hi to him at https://www.unstoppable.co/
  • Based in Austin, Texas

 

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Direct download: JF_1418_-_Will_Deane.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:04am EDT

The guys are back for another edition of Follow Along Friday, continuing last week’s talk about common investor questions. A lot of great content in this episode, you’ll want to star, download, bookmark, or whatever else you do to keep track of the good ones! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

Best Ever Tweet:

“I would of had that in my underwriting, instead of being surprised by it”

Mentioned In This Episode:

JF1410: How to Answer the Most Common Questions From Passive Investors (Part 1) #FollowAlongFriday with Joe &Theo

The Three Immutable Laws of Real Estate Investing

How to Become an Award-Winning 5-Star Apartment Syndicator

 

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Direct download: JF_1417_-_Follow_Along_Friday.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:23am EDT

It doesn’t take much to realize the value that a conversation with a real estate attorney who is also an active investor, can have on your business. Paul and Joe cover real estate contracts extensively in this episode, a lot of great content in this episode! You’ll want to save this episode and listen again. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“If you’re a remote buying, you’ll have a tough time managing the tenants from out of state” - Paul Sian

 

Paul Sian Real Estate Background:

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:30am EDT

Chris and his team are extremely bullish on the Dallas - Fort Worth market over the next couple of decades. Because of that, they have been expanding rapidly in the area. From multifamily and industrial to office and urban core, they buy and hold it all! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“People that come out early in the cycle developing tend to do the best” - Chris Powers

 

Chris Powers Real Estate Background:

  • Serial entrepreneur with more than 13 years of real estate development and investment experience
  • Has raised more than $70 million in equity financing through a multitude of high net-worth and family office partners
  • His Company, Fort Capital has invested and developed over $200M in multifamily, industrial and urban properties throughout Fort Worth and the greater DFW Metroplex
  • Say hi to him at https://fortcapitallp.com/
  • Based in DFW, Texas
  • Best Ever Book: Traction

 

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Direct download: JF_1415_-_Chris_Powers.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:11am EDT

Today’s guest has a phenomenal way of setting goals and doing things everyday to work towards those goals. We’ll hear about that in the beginning of the episode, followed by more details on the actual investing he has done so far. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“Surround yourself with good ideas and feed your mind with good information” - Scott Price

 

Scott Price Real Estate Background:

  • Husband/wife team leading Bonvolo Real Estate Investments
  • Recently a full time real estate investor after 14 years investing while working full time jobs
  • Has a self-funded portfolio of multi-family, SFR, office, retail, medical, & land in WA for buy & hold cash flow
  • Got to where they are by creating & following vision board & plan
  • Say hi to him at http://bonvolo.com/
  • Based in Seattle, WA
  • Best Ever Book: 4 Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris

 

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Direct download: JF_1414_-_Scott_Price.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:36am EDT

Best Ever Listeners, today we have the privilege of learning from a celebrity! Justin is the star of Zombie House Flipper on A&E. He worked his way up to flipping over 100 homes and being the star of a TV show. His take on life is refreshing and something we could all use a little more of in our own lives. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“If you help enough people out, eventually the world will give you what you actually wanted” - Justin Stamper

 

Justin Stamper Real Estate Background:

  • Began his career in real estate by flipping his family's foreclosed home when he was 19 years old
  • Worked his way up to becoming a well known real estate investor in Central Florida by buying and renovating over 100 homes
  • Say hi to him at www.americananchorhomes.com
  • Star of Zombie House Flipping on A&E
  • Based in Orlando, Florida
  • Best Ever Book: 48 Laws Of Power

 

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Direct download: JF_1413_-_Justin_Stamper.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:33am EDT

Mr. Montagne shared great advice with us once before on the show (find link below). Last time, we learned his real estate strategy, today we learn how he has been able to build his “dream team”. As real estate investors, we are entrepreneurs, and we need to have an excellent team that we can trust to have our backs. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“The best way to find people that you will trust and will help you, is referrals from people that you already trust” - Bobby Montagne

 

Bobby Montagne Real Estate Background:

  • CEO of Walnut Street Finance
  • Real estate entrepreneur with three decades of experience in commercial and residential property development, finance and sales
  • Has successfully overseen $15 billion in career transactions
  • Among an elite class of private real estate lenders that has consistently delivered high-quality returns to partners and investors

 

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Direct download: JF_1412_-_Bobby_Montagne.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:17am EDT

Garth is making his second appearance on the show today. This time he is here to update us since his last interview (see below for link), he is closing more deals and making more money by being brutally honest with sellers. If you buy anything that is negotiable, you should listen up! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“If you give them options, then sometimes people just freeze, don’t make any decision at all, and that’s not good for anybody” - Garth Kukla

 

Garth Kukla Real Estate Background:

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:08am EDT

This is the first edition of the very common questions that Joe gets from potential investors. If you want to know the right questions to ask a sponsor, listen to this episode. If you want to know how to answer these questions from potential investors, listen to this episode. We’ll be back same time next week to discuss more question in part 2! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“I don’t talk smack about anyone”

 

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Direct download: JF_1410_-_Follow_Along_Friday.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:53am EDT

Keith got his start in the real estate investing business with a 4 unit that he bought with his cousin. They had to borrow money from friends, family, and credit cards to make it work. Once that deal was under his belt, Keith recognized the potential that real estate investing offered for his business and life. Hear how he was able to scale from that first property to over $1 Billion in real estate owned and/or controlled. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

Best Ever Tweet:

“I Learned from a young age how to deal with employees, customers, lenders, and growing a business” - Keith Wasserman

 

Keith Wasserman Real Estate Background:

  • Founder of Gelt Inc.
  • Has been involved in the acquisition of several commercial, industrial, and residential properties, now totaling over $1 billion in assets
  • Say hi to him at http://www.geltinc.com/
  • Based in LA, California
  • Best Ever Book: Snowball

 

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Direct download: JF_1409_-_Keith_Wasserman.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:25am EDT

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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Direct download: JF_1408_-_Austin_Miller.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:45am EDT

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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Direct download: JF_1407_-_Jerry_Puckett.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:00am EDT

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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Direct download: JF_1406_-_Weston_Harding.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:22am EDT

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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Direct download: JF_1405_-_John_David_Mann.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:26am EDT

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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Direct download: JF_1404_-_Brandon_Hall.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:19am EDT

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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Direct download: JF_1403_-_Follow_Along_Friday.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:10am EDT

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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Category:general -- posted at: 9:30am EDT

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!

 

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“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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Category:general -- posted at: 9:28am EDT

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!

 

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“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!

 

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“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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Category:general -- posted at: 8:59am EDT

Troy is here today to tell us all about meetups. We’ll hear what a good meetup does, vs what a bad meetup does. He ran a REIA for years, now he is able to travel while working and is talking to us today from Thailand. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

 

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“I have been able to take my consulting business on the road with me” - Troy Miller

 

Troy Miller Real Estate Background:

  • Indirectly grew up in real estate with directly over the past 14 years
  • Works with REIAs, REIA Leaders, and Local/National organization to set a new standard in our industry
  • Developing the ways Real Estate Entrepreneurs connect/learn through a “Learn, Do, Teach” Education Model
  • Started Miller Construction in 1994 in remodeling homes and then moved into New Construction
  • Based in Cincinnati, Ohio

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:14am EDT

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