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273: An Introduction to Passive Income Through Real Estate Note Investing with Dave Van Horn Apr 05, 2018

Show notes

Most people understand the world of rental properties, house flips, and other common real estate investments. But there is one little-known niche that could provide massive cash flow and profits without the headaches: note investing. In this episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we sit down with Dave Van Horn, author of Real Estate Note Investing, to talk about how anyone can get started with real estate note investing—even as a first investor. In addition to a great conversation about notes, you’ll also hear some of Dave’s powerful strategies for getting his real estate offers accepted, how he started his investments using the BRRRR strategy (with credit cards!) and much, much more.

In This Episode We Cover:

What is a note?
The types of notes available
Ways to start investing in notes
How much cash one needs to have a note
Dave’s backstory as a real estate investor
Dave’s shift to note investing
What hard money is
Three things you need to put together a deal
Getting bank financing
Performing vs. non-performing notes
Shadowing and how to do it
Making multiple offers
What happens when a performing note becomes a non-performing note?
About the book
And SO much more!

Links from the Show

Books Mentioned in this Show

Multiple Streams of Income by Robert Allen
Real Estate Note Investing by Dave Van Horn
The First Entrepreneur by Edward G. Lengel
Abundance by Peter H. Diamandis

Fire Round Questions

Tweetable Topics:

“It’s not only about what you’re paying, it’s about how you’re paying it.” (Tweet This!)
“You don’t need any money, you just need a deal.” (Tweet This!)

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272: No Money, No Deals, No Time? Overcoming Real Estate’s “Big Three” with Brandon Turner & David Greene Mar 29, 2018

Show notes

Struggling to build your real estate empire? Not after this show! It’s time to put the no money, no deals, and no time excuses to rest. This episode is 90 minutes of pure fire, as Brandon and David systematically help you overcome the “big three” roadblocks most real estate investors encounter. You’ll learn how to fund your next deal no matter how much cash you have (or don’t have). You’ll find that deals are out there — if you are willing to follow the tactics and processes laid out here. You’ll also learn how anyone can invest in real estate — even if you have only a few minutes a day. Today’s episode is unlike anything you’ve heard before, so grab a pen and a notebook and prepare to annihilate your “big three!”

In This Episode We Cover:

Having more options through continued education
Why finding better deals comes first before finding money
Ways to do deals with no money down
Private-money and hard-money lenders
The BRRRR strategy
Seller financing: how it works
Finding deals
Understanding how properties are valued
Having the right process in finding deals
The L.A.P.S. funnel
Ways to “fill” the funnel
Getting a real estate agent
Direct mail, driving for dollars, and many more strategies
Finding time to invest in real estate
The 1 percent rule
Finding the right people
And SO much more!

Links from the Show

Books Mentioned in this Show

Set for Life by Scott Trench
Long-Distance Real Estate Investing by David Greene
Finding and Funding Great Deals by Anson Young
Investing with Low or No Money Down by Brandon Turner
The Millionaire Real Estate Agent by Gary Keller
The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
12 Week Year by Brian Moran
80/20 Sales and Marketing by Perry Marshall
The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan

Tweetable Topics:

“The more you learn about real estate, the more options you have.”(Tweet This!)
“You’re doing the lender a favor by giving them a way better return with their money.” (Tweet This!)
“Good deals are not found, good deals are made.” (Tweet This!)
“The process is more important than the specific tactic.” (Tweet This!)
“At the end of the day, consistency is what matters.” (Tweet This!)
“Real estate is market specific.” (Tweet This!)

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271: Buying 12+ Real Estate Deals Every Month (And How to Lose $750,000) with Sam Craven Mar 22, 2018

Show notes

Real estate investors love to talk about their successes, but most refuse to talk about their failed deals. On today’s show, we hit both of those points hard when we sit down with Sam Craven to talk about how his wholesaling business generates hundreds of thousands of dollars each month in revenue — and the mistakes that led to him losing over $750,000 from his rehabbing business. You’ll also discover the exact strategies Sam is using to fill his deal pipeline, plus advice for those of you who are just starting on your real estate journeys.

In This Episode We Cover:

Who Sam Craven is and how got started investing six years ago
Figuring out your one thing
How Sam lost 3-quarters-of-a-million dollars
Focusing on what you are really good at
How Sam’s business has evolved
Why he spent $1 million for marketing in a year
Do you need to get your real estate license?
Direct-mail marketing and other paid marketings
Growing by acquisition
What does wholesaling mean to you?
Having a closed group of buyers list
How Sam motivates himself to keep going
And SO much more!

Links from the Show

Books Mentioned in this Show

Set for Life by Scott Trench
Long-Distance Real Estate Investing by David Greene
The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
Relentless by Tim Grover

Fire Round Questions

Tweetable Topics:

“Know what you’re good at and know what your end results to be.”(Tweet This!)
“You cannot have success without failure.” (Tweet This!)
“If your goal and your why is bigger than any other problem you can face, you can overcome anything in the planet.” (Tweet This!)
“Systems make your business a business.” (Tweet This!)

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270: Turning Your Primary Residence Into 40 Units & Financial Independence with Amy Arata Mar 15, 2018

Show notes

Plenty of people can purchase a house to live in. But how can you leverage that single home into many more real estate deals—enough to achieve financial independence? On today’s episode of The BiggerPockets Podcast we sit down with Amy Arata,...

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269: How the New Tax Code Affects Your Real Estate Investments with Amanda Han and Brandon Hall Mar 08, 2018

Show notes

Big changes are underway in the U.S. tax code—and it could make a huge difference to your bottom line. Thankfully, today on the BiggerPockets Podcast, we get to sit down with two CPAs who focus entirely on helping real estate investors navigate the tax code! Amanda Han and Brandon Hall join us today as we dive deep into the new changes—plus tackle some of the most common questions new real estate investors ask!

In This Episode We Cover:

Who are Amanda and Brandon?
Changes of the new tax bill
What is passthrough deduction?
Increasing the depreciation schedule
The concept of cost segregation
The 1031 exchange provisions have been modified
Using 1031
Business interest limitation
What is a tax shelter?
Section 179 — write off 100 percent as an asset
What can a investor do now?
When do you need a CPA?
Some more free tax advice
And SO much more!

Links from the Show

Books Mentioned in this Show

The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investorby Amanda Han and Matthew MacFarland
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow… And 36 Other Key Financial Measures by Frank Gallinelli
The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss
Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller

Tweetable Topics:

“Hire the right people right away.” (Tweet This!)

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268: Acquiring 20 Long-Distance Rental Homes (on a Military Salary!) with Rich Carey Mar 01, 2018

Show notes

Many people feel that because their local market isn’t great for rental property cash flow, they can’t invest. Don’t tell that to today’s guest, who for the past decade has been doing just that—even while working full-time in the U.S. Military! Today’s guest is Rich Carey, who shares with us his strategy of buying rentals in one location, despite living in many different places across the world. Rich also discusses his strategy of NOT using leverage, instead choosing to buy properties with cash instead, which has allowed him to maximize his cash flow and has given him true financial independence. Rich’s story is inspiring and highly educational, so set aside time today to listen to the whole interview. We think you will really like this one!

In This Episode We Cover:

How he bought his first property while assigned in Guam
Tips for flipping new construction
Why you should consider switching investing style after a flop
Why you shouldn’t buy a house, unless…
Advice on long-distance house flipping
What you should know about partnerships and trust
His experience investing in properties in military bases
A discussion on leveraging properties
The importance of having a frugal lifestyle
Hiccups on his first property and valuable lessons from it
How he manages his properties out-of-state
And SO much more!

Links from the Show

Books Mentioned in this Show

The Total Money Makeover by David Ramsey
Set for Lifeby Scott Trench
Long Distance Real Estate Investing by David Greene
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Fire Round Questions

Tweetable Topics:

“You can pay off a mortgage pretty fast when you put your effort into that.” (Tweet This!)
“I don’t believe that you have to wait for things to crash then invest everything.” (Tweet This!)

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Rich’s Personal Blog
Email Rich

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267: From Professional Soccer Player to Rental Property Investor with Nat Borchers Feb 22, 2018

Show notes

How does a world-class soccer star set himself up for a lifetime of financial freedom? Rental properties! That’s the story on today’s episode of The BiggerPockets Podcast, where we sit down with Nat “The Beard” Borchersto learn how he built a sizable portfolio of rental properties while traveling the country (and the world!) as a professional athlete. Nat shares his humble “hammer-swinging” beginnings, as well as the systems that today allow him to live a life of freedom while others manage his units. Don’t miss a moment of this powerful and hilarious episode!

In This Episode We Cover:

Nat’s background as a professional soccer player and his first deal
His current number of properties
What exactly a 1031 exchange is
Expert tips for finding deals
How to use social networking to your advantage
Specifics on a recent deal
How he found great prices just an hour and a half from his area
How to increase the rent
Commercial loans vs. traditional loans
Sub-metering a property
The story behind why he hires property managers
His 28-house portfolio deal
And SO much more!

Links from the Show

Books Mentioned in this Show

How to Work a Room by Susan RoAne
How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Built to Last by Jim Collins
The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor by Amanda Han and Matt MacFarland
Defensive Real Estate Investing by William Bronchick
The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
The Lifeonaire by Steve Cook

Fire Round Questions

Tweetable Topics:

“Today, you don’t find good deals. You make good deals.” (Tweet This!)
“Nothing ventured, nothing gained.” (Tweet This!)

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266: How We Used a Partnership to Buy 900 Units with Jake and Gino Feb 15, 2018

Show notes

We’re not going to lie: It was hard to come up with a title for this episode because we covered SO much—productivity strategies, morning routines, growing from zero to 900 units, partnerships, 1031 exchanges. Whether you are a top performing real estate expert or still looking for your first, you’ll leave this interview challenged, encouraged, and fired up to make some big changes in your life! Jake and Gino are full of energy and even more full of knowledge, so get ready for one awesome show.

In This Episode We Cover:

Who Jake and Gino are
The importance of having a picture in mind
Tips for having good morning habits
How they built ancillary businesses to support their real estate investing
Advice for finding the right employees
How to get into the first deal
How to balance being focused and building another revenue streams
Why partnerships are vitally important
What to seek in a partner
What their partnership looks like
Thoughts on using an LLC for each deal
What exactly cost segregation is
A discussion on holding properties forever
Their thoughts about 1031 exchanges
How they find deals
And SO much more!

Links from the Show

Books Mentioned in this Show

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
The ABCs of Real Estate Investing by Ken McElroy
Investing in Fixer-Uppers by Jay DeCima
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand

Tweetable Topics:

“Have a picture in mind and just keep focusing on it.” (Tweet This!)
“You grow into your problems, and you outgrow your problems.” (Tweet This!)
“The fear is worst than the reality.” (Tweet This!)
“If you’re not thinking of creating value for the other person, then the partnership is not going to work.” (Tweet This!)
“Transactions are not going to create wealth; equity is going to create wealth.” (Tweet This!)

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265: Kidnapped by Russian Mobsters and How to Manage 13,000 Rental Units with Andrew Propst Feb 08, 2018

Show notes

Yes, really. Today’s guest was kidnapped in Russia by mobsters and not only lived to tell the tale, but he even went on to invest in rental real estate in a big way, building a massive property management business! In this show, Andrew Propst shares key insight into finding incredible property managers and solid tips for profitably managing your own tenants. Andrew also has some excellent tips for finding great real estate deals, so if rental properties are in your future, this is one show you don’t want to miss!

In This Episode We Cover:

The kidnapping story
How Andrew’s stubbornness to pay rent led him to invest in real estate
His first investment
Tips for finding the right property manager
The details on Andrew’s 42-unit multifamily property
How they managed to increase rents from $400 to $700
Useful property management resources
What you should know about cap rates
Tips on finding great deals
What he thinks about build to rent
What Andrew looks for in a market
Thoughts on renting to people with a prior eviction
The importance of enforcing the terms of the lease
A conversation about landlord-tenant laws
And SO much more!

Links from the Show

Books Mentioned in this Show

Long-Distance Real Estate Investing by David Greene
The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner
How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Drive by Daniel H. Pink
The Book on Managing Rental Propertyies by Heather and Brandon Turner

Fire Round Questions

Tweetable Topics:

“You never know how important a property manager is until you hire a bad one.” (Tweet This!)
“Your job as a property manager is just to enforce the terms of the lease.” (Tweet This!)
“You’re doing your tenant a disservice if you’re not firm.” (Tweet This!)
“The lazy parents clean their child’s room.” (Tweet This!)
“The whole premise of Fair Housing laws is to treat everybody the same.” (Tweet This!)

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264: Gary Vaynerchuk on Finding Deals Through Social Media & Crushing It as an Entrepreneur Feb 01, 2018

Show notes

In today’s world, anyone can call themselves an entrepreneur. But what does it really take to find success as one? That’s the topic on today’s inspiring episode of The BiggerPockets Podcast, where we sit down with New York Times bestselling author Gary Vaynerchuk, author of Crushing It!: How Great Entrepreneurs Build Their Business and Influence-and How You Can, TooI and host of The #AskGaryVee Show, one of the most popular vlogs online. Gary is one of the world’s foremost experts on using social media to drive a business forward, so in addition to an amazing discussion on hustle and motivation, Gary dives into several unique strategies for finding deals, networking with influencers, and growing your business using the power of social media.

In This Episode We Cover:

What Gary thinks is crazy about entrepreneurs today
Why you don’t “have to be” an entrepreneur or an investor
What you should know about the book Crushing It
The social media tools Gary uses
Why Facebook is so useful
How social media is the future
How real estate investors can use social media
Targeting the right people for your business through Facebook
How to use the concept of “smart hustle“
And SO much more!

Links from the Show

Books Mentioned in this Show

Crush It! by Gary Vaynerchuk
Crushing It! by Gary Vaynerchuk

Tweetable Topics:

“The thing that drives me crazy is that I just want everybody to win.” (Tweet This!)
“If you’re working 15 hours a day just for the money to then do the thing you love, you lost.” (Tweet This!)
“The great thing about entrepreneurship is that you only have to be right once.” (Tweet This!)

Connect with Gary

The #AskGaryVee Show
Planet of the Apps
VaynerMedial

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