Inspiring stories of active agents investing in real estate and building passive income. We'll dive into how they are delivering a high level of service to clients while spotting opportunities, negotiating with homeowners, signing deals, and building additional streams of income. You'll come away from each episode with practical tips, tactics, and action steps, while being inspired to open your eyes to the potential deals are all around you!
Episodes
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Many agents are interested in the idea of investing, but the fear of things not working out traps most in place, and as a result, they’re missing out on phenomenal opportunities.
The fear of losing money is a valid one, especially if we’re concerned about the impact it could have on our households. However, the odds of us succeeding far outweigh those of us losing, and as soon as we understand that, there’s no telling how far we can go.
What would it take for us to make that mindset shift, once and for all; and what activities could speed up our progress in the investing world?
In this episode, host of the Real Estate Divas YouTube show and Broker/Owner at Texcel Real Estate and Real Estate Reformation, Jer’Leigh Thompson shares how to stop letting incredible investing opportunities pass us by.
"It's never too late to get started with investing. Even in an inflated market, there are deals everywhere." -Jer’Leigh Thompson
Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
- How to get started with investing when we’re afraid of losing money
Is there a way to dip our toes into the investing world, so we can get started without spending a ton of money? - How to stop letting horror stories hold us back
Yes, some transactions do go awry, but do they really happen often enough to be perceived as a genuine threat? - One effective activity to help us make a name for ourselves as investors
How can we start building beneficial relationships with the other investors in our markets, even if we’re just starting out?
Guest Bio:
Jer'Leigh Thompson is the Broker/Owner of Texcel Real Estate and Real Estate Reformation. An investor as well as a Broker, Jer'Leigh has seen first hand the benefits of investing, and she's passionate about teaching others more about the space. Jer'Leigh is the co-host of the Real Estate Divas YouTube show.
To find out more, go to:
https://www.texcelrealestate.com/about
https://m.facebook.com/JerLeighThompsonRealtor/
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Real estate investing opportunities are around just about every corner, and as industry professionals, who better to take advantage of them than us?
The problem is, many would-be investors hold back because they don’t know if a deal is ‘for them.’
How can we stop letting those second thoughts get the better of us and just get started? Will there ever be the ‘perfect’ deal for us, or can we tailor any opportunity to our needs?
In this episode, Founder of Moser Group Real Estate, Greg Moser shares the importance of being willing to adapt as an investor.
Even if you’re not looking for deals yourself, you have to have a group of investors you can call up, because you will run into great deals as an agent. -Greg Moser
Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
- How to set up deals that work for us
Not every deal may look like the ideal fit at first glance, so how can we adjust them to better suit our needs?
- How to see possibilities in the most unlikely places
How can we learn to look beyond derelict properties and identify their unrealized potential?
- Where to invest as a newbie in the space
When is it a good idea to invest in our own markets, and when should we research others?
Guest Bio:
Greg Moser, Founder of Moser Group Real Estate, has been in the business for over 30 years and counting. After first getting his license at 18 in Ohio, Greg has been a consistent multi-million dollar producer and active investor. With the Moser Group, Greg works directly with investors and Realtors in both the wholesale and investor world, along with institutional investors and large holding companies. Greg has previously spent several years in Hong Kong with an international wholesale company that sold merchandise made in Asia to large retailers in the US and Europe.
Also the owner of the real estate marketing company, MJA Marketing, Greg’s passion for real estate is unmatched, and he has a strong belief in helping everyone he serves with their unique needs.
To find out more, go to:
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Agents are better equipped than anyone to get into the investing side of real estate, and most are well aware of this. However, when it comes to getting started, not knowing where to find the money for investments is what holds the majority of would-be investors back.
So, where do investors find the capital for deals? Are they funding everything on their own, or are there more creative ways to raise money?
Is it possible for newbies to think outside the box when finding the necessary funds?
In this episode, Salt Lake City Realtor and investor, Cody Steck shares that often, funding deals is much simpler than most would think.
If you have the right deal, money is easy to find. -Cody Steck
Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
- The importance of having conversations
What's stopping us from asking other investors how they fund their deals?
- Why funding is only the second most important factor in investing
Many aspiring investors are concerned about where to find funds for properties, but do we have deals to fund in the first place?
- How to cultivate the right mindset for investing
Are we thinking our way out of investing, before even trying our hand at it?
Guest Bio:
Cody Steck is a 28-year-old Realtor and real estate investor based in Salt Lake City, Utah. He's been working as a Realtor for 6 years and has climbed into the top 1% of agents by volume, in just 2 years. Although Cody has found success with selling real estate, his real passion is in real estate investing. He loves to invest the money he earns, back into real estate - the exact product he sells! Over the past 5 years, Cody has acquired 15 rental units, and currently has 5 more under contract. In addition to being an investor himself, Cody also works with new and experienced investors and property developers. Cody has worked with brand new investors to buy their first rental property, as well as investors who've been buying and selling real estate for over 50+ years. At the end of the day, Cody believes that investing in real estate is the #1 way to build wealth and live an AMAZING lifestyle.
To find out more, go to:
https://youtube.com/c/CodySteckRealEstateVideos
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody-steck-233364a4/
You can also email him on cody@fastutahhomes.com
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
With the market on fire at the moment, many real estate investors are faced with a unique new dilemma. How can we keep buying new properties, without overpaying for them?
For already apprehensive would-be investors, this issue just adds another barrier to getting started, but does it need to be the factor that stops us?
How can we keep investing in this market and adapt to the times, rather than shy away altogether?
In this episode, longtime investor and Founder of Todd Schroth Home Selling, Todd Schroth shares his advice for trepidatious new investors and concerned veterans alike.
Investing in real estate is just like buying your first home. You just have to take the leap! -Todd Schroth
Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
- 2 factors to screen before purchasing a property
What’s the best way to protect ourselves and our capital when investing in a property?
- How to give ourselves the opportunity to pivot
Change in our business is inevitable at the moment, so how can we position ourselves to roll with those changes as they come?
- 1 thing to avoid as an investor, newbie or not
Is there a ‘wrong’ place to look for investment properties?
Guest Bio:
Todd Schroth is a veteran real estate investor and the Founder of Todd Schroth Home Selling. A second-generation agent, Todd fell in love with real estate as a child, after seeing his parents in the industry. He went on to purchase several investment properties of his own in his 20s, and while he operated a call center business at the time, he ultimately got his license in 2000, turning his lifelong interest into a career. Todd is currently with eXp, running a growing team of 20 agents.
To find out more, go to:
https://www.keepingorlandomoving.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddschroth/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqW8mg7jRjyoQ6hDNqbf4A
https://www.facebook.com/ToddSchrothRealtor/
You can also call him directly on 4072474184
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
As real estate professionals, we’re better equipped than most to get into the investing side of things. However, all too often, the fear of not knowing stops us from taking the plunge.
How do we get into real estate investing in the first place, let alone turn it into a business? Plus, once we have the business set up, how do we tell people about it?
Is there a ‘right’ way to take real estate investing from side hustle to our primary source of income?
In this episode, Broker/Owner of Trailwood Realty, Dawn Brenengen shares how she built up both her credibility and her portfolio, organically.
"The first step to getting started in real estate investing is going out and meeting people." -Dawn Brenengen
Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
- How to meet sellers organically
Is it possible to connect with potential clients without hauling out a tired sales pitch?
- The key to better tenant relationships
How can we stop letting the fear of difficult tenants hold us back from getting started?
- 1 way to get educated on real estate investing
Does learning the ropes of real estate investing need to cost an arm and a leg, or is there a way to get educated without breaking the bank?
Guest Bio:
Dawn Brenengen is the Broker/Owner of Trailwood Realty LLC. An owner of three personal rental properties since 2004, in addition to being both a buyer’s and seller’s agent over the past 2 decades, Dawn’s focus today is on lease-ups (finding renters) and property management in a range of neighborhoods, at all different price ranges. Dawn has previous experience working with both Coldwell Banker Howard Perry, Walston Builder Services and GO Builder, and holds a New Homes Sales Professional Designation. She is a member of the Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors, serving on their Community Service Committee. Over the years, she has also been involved with The National Home Builder's Association and the Triangle Sales and Marketing Council.
To find out more, go to:
https://trailwoodrealty.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnbrenengen
https://www.instagram.com/dawnbrenengen/?hl=en
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
In this industry, most agents take on investing after years of working in sales. It’s not as common to hear of a successful investor getting their license years into their investing career - but it proves that the two sides of real estate are a high-value combo that can skyrocket our income and opportunities.
For my guest, Nick Cooley, this was the path he took for specific and intentional reasons. What doors does a license open when combined with an ability to speak the language of investors? How can we get our very first investing deals when we don’t have a ton of capital?
In this episode, I’m joined by investor, broker, mentor, consultant and the President of Team Cooley Properties, Nick Cooley. He talks about his unique approach to investing and how a license gave his business a huge boost.
"The goal is to control as many assets safely for the longest period of time possible." -Nick Cooley
Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
- Why selling off investment properties is not an option for Nick Cooley
If you’re investing to get as many assets under management as possible, how do you approach deals differently?
- The best path into investing for beginners on a tight budget
What is the least skin-in-the-game way to get your very first investment property?
- Why buying leads and cold calling are outdated methods of generating business
A lot of the ways we were taught to do real estate just aren’t working anymore. What’s the contrarian approach Nick is taking in his marketing?
Guest Bio
Nick Cooley is an investor, broker, mentor, consultant and the President of Team Cooley Properties in Denver, Colorado. Nick is excited to bring an investor's perspective to the large and important financial decision as to where to live, raise a family, enjoy the occasional dinner party... whatever! Buying or selling a home is important not only for the financial implications, but also in the measure that it is the main place where we spend our lives.
For more information, follow @imnickcooley on Instagram.
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Working as a real estate agent gives us major advantages that align perfectly with investing - the people we know, our access to deals and all the knowledge we have.
It might seem minor to us, but without even knowing it, we have the tools that take investors years to build up - and it’s not that hard to put them to use.
How can we use real estate sales to feed real estate investing? Do we need to be actively acquiring hundreds of properties every year to get a return?
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Investor Friendly Realtor, author and host of the Denver Real Estate Investing Podcast, Chris Lopez. He shares his journey into real estate, and how he built a real estate operation on his own terms.
"The networking, capital and the education from real estate sales is my springboard to go out and invest." -Chris Lopez
Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
- What makes real estate feel like less of a grind
How do you build your real estate business around the things you’re passionate and excited about?
- The best way for busy agents to get into investing
Is it possible to run a successful hands-off investing operation?
- How to get more out of our real estate careers
How can you channel the benefits of being an agent into a huge advantage in real estate investing?
Guest Bio
Chris is an Investor Friendly Realtor, author and host of the Denver Real Estate Investing Podcast. He focuses on helping people create their investing strategies, putting the plan in action, and then helping people optimize their rental portfolio. Chris keeps the Denver real estate investing community up to date on everything related to investing in Denver. As the Founder of Envision Advisors at Your Castle Real Estate, his goal is to build a new type of real estate firm designed to help people envision and execute their path to financial freedom in the Denver and Colorado Springs real estate markets. He is currently acquiring residential rental properties in Denver, CO to achieve his long-term goal of $20,000/mo in rents.
For more information, and to get access to Chris’ book, visit www.denverinvestmentrealestate.com/.
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
For many agents, the thought of getting into investing is a nice idea...and unfortunately, that's where it stops.
Given how many agents are interested in investing, what is it that's making them think twice about actually getting started? What's behind their hesitation?
Is it simply a case of not knowing how to get started?
In this episode, Lead Investment Specialist at Elevation Realty Network Inc, Dylan Suitor shares how agents can get educated on investing, so 'not knowing how' never has to be an excuse again!
"You can create your own financial literacy, no matter what level of schooling you have." -Dylan Suitor
Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
- How anyone can become financially literate
What does education really mean in the context of real estate investing?
- 1 step we can all take to learn the ropes of real estate investing
We might not have personal experience as investors, but what's stopping us from leveraging that of the top players in our markets?
- Which route we should take when we're just getting started
When is it a good idea to hire a coach, and when would joining a team be a better fit for us?
Guest Bio:
Dylan Suitor is the Lead Investment Specialist at Elevation Realty Network Inc. Passionate about creating generational wealth (and helping others to do the same), Dylan is a self-professed 'entrepreneur from the core', with a number of successful businesses under his belt. After getting his start in real estate investing at the tender age of 18, Dylan's true calling lies in helping people take advantage of all real estate has to offer, so they can create the lives of their dreams.
To find out more, go to:
https://www.instagram.com/dylan_suitor/
https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100014066880485&refsrc=deprecated&_rdr
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-suitor-realtor?originalSubdomain=ca
http://www.elevationrealty.ca/
And to contact Dylan, shoot him a DM on Instagram or call his office at 905 592 4220
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Many agents who are interested in adding investment to their financial arsenal can’t help but ask, “can I be great at sales and investing at the same time?”
Yes, it is possible, ESPECIALLY if we can serve a niche that’s urgently seeking investing-minded Realtors to partner with. For seasoned investors, good agents who understand investing are very hard to come by. If you can serve that niche, you can efficiently add a wing to your business that works well with your sales business.
Where do we find the investors, and how do we get them to want to partner with us? How can you expedite your own success as a new investor?
In this episode, I’m joined by founder and CEO at Five Pillars Team at eXp Realty, Shelby Osborne who shares her impressive journey to becoming an agent-investor.
"If you want business, learn investing, you’ll have so much more than you know what to do with." -Shelby Osborne
Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
- Why systems are the key to success in real estate
How did Shelby’s time in the military prepare her to build the systems that powered her real estate success in just 3 years?
- Ways to balance investing and selling real estate
How can we structure our investing so that it works with, instead of against our real estate sales?
- The #1 reason every agent should consider investing
Are you living the life you really want, or stuck on the hamster wheel of transactions?
Guest Bio
Shelby is the founder and CEO at Five Pillars Team at eXp Realty. Shelby graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2012, served in the Army for 6 years and got out as a Captain in the beginning of 2018 to dive into Real Estate full time as both a broker & investor in Fayetteville, NC.
Following her first year as a broker, Shelby was recognized as the Keller Williams Rookie of the Year for the “Carolinas Region” (all of North & South Carolina) and began to expand, creating her own team of real estate professionals. Five Pillars Realty Group became official in 2019 and expanded to Charlotte, NC in 2020. Both Fayetteville & Charlotte offices specialize in helping military and investors nationwide meet their goals. “Pints & Properties,” their Real Estate Investors meetup, is booming & continuing to grow rapidly.
Meanwhile, Shelby was relentless in growing her rental property portfolio. Since purchasing her first intentional rental property in November 2017, she now owns 74 units, acquired using several different strategies and comprising a little bit of everything: single-families, residential multi-family, commercial multi-family and short-term rentals… plus a bit of airbnb arbitrage.
Between CEO duties and continuing to invest, Shelby operates “Pillars Consulting” – a company designed to transform Real Estate Brokers into their full potential -- and “Life & Lens Photography” -- a company designed to showcase Multi-Family Syndication projects and help investors raise private capital.
For more information, visit https://fivepillarsrealty.com/ and follow @realestatewithshelby on Instagram.
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Many agents who are sitting on the sidelines of investing are being held back by one thing alone - fear. They aren’t dead set against investing, they just feel some trepidation about getting started.
Once you’ve identified your desire to invest, how do you push past fear and get into action? What resources can we tap into to make the first deal less scary?
In this episode, I’m joined by San Diego-based agent and investor, Jessica Wilkinson. She shares the one thing any agent can do to build their confidence in the investing space.
"Get around the people who are investing. Take notes from the well-educated, well-versed agents around you." -Jessica Wilkinson
Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
- The advantage many agents take for granted
As agents, we spend our careers making other people rich, why not do a little bit of that for yourself?
- Ways to get funding for deals without stockpiling capital for years
How do you get hard money lenders to believe in you as a first time flipper?
- How to get mentored by the best investors in your town
What’s the one simple statement that will take us very far as aspiring investors?
- How Jessica reduced her marketing spend by $75k
Can we easily eliminate the need to have a high-powered marketing budget? If so, how?
Guest Bio:
Jessica Wilkinson is a Realtor and investor at Big Block Realty, Inc. Just after graduating high school, she took the oath and served our country in the United States Marine Corps for six years. After an honorable discharge, Jessica served over 10 years in San Diego County trial courts as an Official Court Reporter, giving focus and attention to detail in the forefront of her livelihood. Eventually, her love of architecture, real estate, and design had given her a passion that she now enjoys sharing with others in the field. After completing several remodels and designing homes on her own accord, Jessica now shares her skills and experience with all of her clients. Whether you are a first-time homeowner, veterans needing housing for a short time, all the way to complete overhauls for investors, she knows how to manage the entire process from start to finish, ensuring maximum investments with impeccable attention to detail. Jessica’s training in leadership, operations and accountability roles lend her to a driven and meticulous practice in Real Estate. Homeowners and investors alike can rely on her throughout the entire process of house hunting, renovation, design, and sales for best returns on investments.
To connect with Jessica, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-wilkinson-822213158/.