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233: 15 Deals in the First 18 Months with Arianne Lemire Jun 29, 2017

Show notes

Some investors get started slowly—a deal here, a deal there. But for Arianne Lemire, going slow was not an option.

Arianne began investing just a year and a half ago but has already done 15 deals, with more coming in every month! How did she do it? As she explains, a powerful “why.” You’ll learn how Arianne turned her drive for financial independence into a real estate career that includes rentals, flips, and wholesaling.

Arianne’s story is powerful and will inspire you to blast off like a rocket to reach your destination!

In This Episode We Cover:

How Arianne got started through the BiggerPockets webinar!
Her very first deal
What “delayed financing exemption” means
How she used BiggerPockets to figure out her strategy and to find a lender
A discussion on whether you should get your real estate license
Where Arianne invests
How she shifted her strategy due to her “why”
How to handle being a female real estate investor
Tips for landing lots of deals in just two years
Where she is now in her business
What marketing strategy she uses
A general contractor horror story
The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people
What’s next for her
And SO much more!

Links from the Show

Books Mentioned in this Show

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
The Book on Rental Properties by Brandon Turner
Set for Life by Scott Trench
The Book on Flipping Houses by J. Scott
The Book on Rental Property Management by Brandon and Heather Turner
The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor by Amanda Han and Matthew MacFarland
Procrastinate on Purpose by Rory Vaden

Tweetable Topics:

“It’s just a number’s game, so just submit as many offers as you can.” (Tweet This!)
“Instead of being a piece in the chessboard, you’re now looking over the chessboard.” (Tweet This!)
“Use your strengths to your advantage.” (Tweet This!)

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232: The Four Lead Sources Nathan Brooks is Using to Flip 120 Houses a Year Jun 22, 2017

Show notes

Why do some people struggle finding one single real estate deal, when others are finding dozens each month? What’s the secret to getting consistent leads? According to our guest today, it’s relationships—and specifically, there are four types of relationships that bring him over 100 deals a year.

Today we’re excited to bring back Nathan Brooks as we dive deep into all four strategies he’s currently using to bring in incredible deals. And don’t miss the powerful discussion we had about leadership and the extreme ownership needed to take your business to the next level! This show is as funny as it is informative, so sit down and prepare for an amazing 90-minute episode!

In This Episode We Cover:

Nathan’s quick back story
How he finds all his properties
The importance of building relationships with the right people
The exact phrase he says to agents
How he uses the 80/20 principle in relationships
The four lead sources Nathan uses
Tips for dealing with wholesalers
The property management software he use
How to find and keep great contractors
How to take responsibility for the leadership of your team
And SO much more!

Fire Round Forum Links

Links from the Show

Books Mentioned in this Show

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
The ONE Thing by Jay Papasan and Gary Keller
Traction by Gino Wickman
E-Myth by Michael Gerber
Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink
The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller, Dave Jenks, and Jay Papasan
The Book on Rental Properties by Brandon Turner
Set for Life by Scott Trench

Tweetable Topics:

“It’s all about relationships.” (Tweet This!)
“If you can’t afford the management, you probably can’t afford the house.” (Tweet This!)
“You have to take responsibility for the leadership of your team.” (Tweet This!)

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231: A Simple Strategy for Doing 25 Deals a Month with Brett Snodgrass Jun 15, 2017

Show notes

There are a lot of “shady” people in the real estate space, and wholesalers tend to be the worst offenders. So today on The BiggerPockets Podcast, we are excited to bring you an interview with Brett Snograss, an investor from Indianapolis market who’s (ethically) wholesaling up to 25 houses each month!

Brett shares his exact strategies for finding deals, growing his business, and networking with others. You’ll even witness a “one-on-two coaching” moment as Brett walks Josh and Brandon through their “first deal” at wholesaling real estate.

Brett is a great guy with a super powerful message that will leave you motivated and equipped to dominate your own real estate market!

In This Episode We Cover:

Brett’s background as an entrepreneur (and how he got sued!)
Tips for buying discounted real estate properties
How to get up to 25 properties a month
His definition of wholesaling
Why he doesn’t fix and flip
A discussion on whether this is a good strategy for newbies
How his company handles closing costs
Why wholesalers run a transactional business
The average profit per deal and a walkthrough of one deal
How to use direct mail and a PPC website
Tips for working on your marketing funnel
What Brett’s team looks like
And SO much more!

Links from the Show

Books Mentioned in this Show

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
The ONE Thing by Jay Papasan and Gary Keller
Traction by Gino Wickman
The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley
No B.S. Time Management for Entrepreneurs by Dan Kennedy

Tweetable Topics:

“Your reputation is everything.” (Tweet This!)
“If I can save myself 5 hours a week training somebody else to do what I’m doing, then that’d be awesome.” (Tweet This!)
“Wholesaling is a transactional business.” (Tweet This!)

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230: Real Estate Investing as a Side Hustle with Grammy-Winning Producer Seth Mosley Jun 08, 2017

Show notes

Real estate doesn’t need to be a full-time business, but it can be a fantastic side hustle! That’s the topic on today’s episode of The BiggerPockets Podcast, where we sit down with Seth Mosley, a musical artist and producer (with several Grammy awards to his name!) who invests in rental properties on the side.

Seth has a ton of great tips to share today for anyone looking to buy more real estate but not able to spend 40 hours a week doing it. And be sure to listen for his fascinating strategy on how he used a virtual assistant to help find and analyze deals! This show is packed full with tips, stories, and humor, so don’t miss a moment of it!

In This Episode We Cover:

How Seth started as a music producer, with investing as a side hustle
The tax advantages, appreciation, and other reasons why he chose real estate
How to know which path to take in real estate investing
How you can use 1030 exchanges to buy up to 6 units
His portfolio of 20 doors and where he invests
How he uses virtual assistants to help him find deals
Why you should consider starting an investment club
What you should know about S.I.D.E. H.U.S.T.L.E.
The importance of focusing on relationships
Tips for becoming a part-time investor
What’s next for Seth
And SO much more!

Links from the Show

Books Mentioned in this Show

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande
The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
The ONE Thing by Jay Papasan and Gary Keller

Tweetable Topics:

“Don’t be too attached just because you lived in it. View it as an investment.” (Tweet This!)
“If there’s no door, then just build one.” (Tweet This!)
“Just get started and get fancy later.” (Tweet This!)
“Don’t look for the cheapest property manager. Look for the best one. Hire slow and fire fast.” (Tweet This!)

Connect with Seth

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229: Early Retirement Through Short-Term Rental Properties with Zeona McIntyre Jun 01, 2017

Show notes

Not everyone wants to work a “real job”—but luckily, real estate investing can offer financial freedom for those willing to put in the work. Today’s guest on The BiggerPockets Podcast exemplifies this perfectly!

Our guest today, Zeona McIntyre, is a master at short-term (aka “vacation”) rental properties and has achieved early retirement with just a small handful of these units. On this fun episode, you’ll discover how Zeona began her rental journey before buying a single property, how short-term rentals can provide significantly more cash flow than traditional rentals, and numerous tips and tricks for getting the biggest bang for your buck.

We also chat on private lending, finding deals, and the amazing number of countries (and continents) Zeona has traveled to. Whether you plan to buy short-term rentals in your future or not, this show packs a powerful punch that everyone needs to hear!

In This Episode We Cover:

How Zeona got into the real estate game
Why she started out by subleasing her apartment as an Airbnb rental
Why you should see private money lenders as opportunities
Why reading the fine print is important before signing anything
How she found her next deal site unseen
What’s unique about her market
How she uses systems to manage her units
What early retirement means to her
Tips for managing vacation rentals at a distance
Discriminations and legalities on these properties
Airbnb hacks and tips
And SO much more!

Links from the Show

Books Mentioned in this Show

Set for Lifeby Scott Trench
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss
The Big Leap by PhD Hendricks Gay

Tweetable Topics:

“You just take what you have and you leverage that.” (Tweet This!)
“You don’t fully understand until you’re in it, until you’re doing it.” (Tweet This!)
“You don’t have to be super studied. You just have to start doing it.” (Tweet This!)

Connect with Zeona

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228: Partnerships, Landlording, and Getting Started in Real Estate with Meghan McCallum May 25, 2017

Show notes

A lot of newbies get stuck when trying to get their first few deals. After all, figuring out how to find properties, how to get the money needed to buy them, and how to not mismanage the property are all big tasks.

That’s why we’re excited to bring you this powerful interview with Meghan McCallum, a real estate investor who’s passionate about helping new investors discover their best plan for real estate success.

Today, Meghan shares her story of a terrible first deal that led to an unbelievable second deal (you won’t believe the appreciation she’s seen!) and more. Meghan also shares on the first steps newbies need to do before jumping in, as well as the power of using partnerships to gain experience and financing for your deals!

In This Episode We Cover:

Meghan’s journey to her first deal from being a firefighter in Kuwait
How she bought a $280k property that now is worth $875k
Her thoughts about house hacking
Tips on handling an inherited tenant
How to build the systems and team you need to scale
Why you should figure out who you are as an investor first
Why you should seek out a partner and not a mentor
Thoughts on “speed dating” for real estate investors
Their next deal (the story of knee-high poop)
What exactly an “escalation clause” is
And SO much more!

Links from the Show

Books Mentioned in this Show

Set for Lifeby Scott Trench
Brandon Turner’s The Book on Rental Property Investing
Crushing It in Apartments and Commercial Real Estate by Brian Murray
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown

Tweetable Topics:

“We forget in real estate investing that people are people. So like in all relationships, you set ground rules.” (Tweet This!)
“We all gravitate to what we’re great at, and what we’re great at makes us happy.” (Tweet This!)
“You need to know who you are first as an investor before you even consider what type of investment to get into.” (Tweet This!)
“I build my business around good people.” (Tweet This!)

Connect with Meghan

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227: From Single Family Houses to $130,000,000 in Multifamily with Joe Fairless May 18, 2017

Show notes

Scaling: It’s a term often tossed around in business and real estate, but what does it actually look like? Today on the BiggerPockets Podcast, you’ll see firsthand how one investor went from a small handful of single family houses to purchasing over $130,000,000 worth of apartment communities in just the past few years.

Our guest, Joe Fairless, has a great story that will show you how you can get started with larger multifamily properties, including several ways to find and finance those big deals. Whether you are looking for your first deal or a 250 unit apartment community, this is one show you can’t afford to miss!

In This Episode We Cover:

Joe’s background
His first property in Texas
Tips for those investing out-of-state
The benefits and dangers of buying properties virtually
Why he no longer does single family properties
How to qualify a market
Markets that Joe thinks work
Tips on finding partners and funding deals
What exactly a master lease is
How to network and get people in a deal with you
How much money he puts in each deal
How they find their apartment deals
What a stabilized property is
And SO much more!

Links from the Show

BiggerPockets Forums
The ONE Thing Podcast
CoStar
JF 82: House Hacking Tips Revealed (podcast)
Tony Robbins
Malcolm Gladwell
Tim Ferriss

Books Mentioned in this Show

Set for Lifeby Scott Trench
Real Estate Investing for Dummies by Eric Tyson and Robert S. Griswold
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
The Driving Force: Six Human Needs by Anthony Robbins
Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson

Tweetable Topics:

“I’ve never visited the house before I’ve bought it.” (Tweet This!)
“The bigger dollars are in the value-add opportunities.” (Tweet This!)
“You want to have customers before you have a product.” (Tweet This!)

Connect with Joe

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226: From D-Student to $400,000 in Annual Rental Property Cash Flow with David Osborn May 11, 2017

Show notes

What does true wealth look like? Is it simply money or something more? And how does one achieve that wealth? That’s the topic on today’s episode of The BiggerPockets Podcast, where we sit down with David Osborn, a highly successful real estate investor, agent, and New York Times Bestselling author from Austin, TX.

This show is PACKED with incredible, life-changing knowledge, advice, and wisdom from someone who truly walks his talk. David covers everything from buying your first property, the exact “pass/fail” metrics he uses to evaluate potential deals, the importance of work/life balance, and SO much more!

This is one episode you’ll want to listen to again and again!

In This Episode We Cover:

A little about David’s background
How being lazy can actually work
His rental portfolio
How he’s managed to build his portfolio easily
His advice to those who are still starting out
The importance of hanging out with winners
The three main things that he focuses on his life
How he learns best
The story behind “wealth can’t wait”
A conversation on the definition of wealth
What can be improved in the current curriculum
How to know when enough is enough
How to gain momentum in real estate
David’s goals for the next 20 years
And SO much more!

Links from the Show

Books Mentioned in this Show

Set for Lifeby Scott Trench
Wealth Can’t Wait by David Osborn
Rich Dad’s CASHFLOW Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki
Real Estate Riches by Dolf de Roos
Secrets of Power Negotiating by Roger Dawson
The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
As a Man Thinketh by James Allen

Tweetable Topics:

“It’s all about opportunity in life. So you won’t be ready for the opportunity unless you’re prepared.” (Tweet This!)
“If you want to be a winner, you’ve got to hangout with winners.” (Tweet This!)
“Wealth is not just really about money. It’s about an entire way of living. It’s a state of mind.” (Tweet This!)
“The biggest risks in life is not taking risks.” (Tweet This!)

Connect with David

David’s Personal Website

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225: Surviving a Real Estate Crash and Investing Out-of-State with Kathy Fettke May 04, 2017

Show notes

A lot of investors love to talk about the good times. But for life-long real estate investors, failure is often inevitable, especially during real estate crashes. That’s why we’re excited to bring you this discussion with Kathy Fettke today on the BiggerPockets Podcast.

Kathy started her journey toward financial independence after receiving shocking news from a doctor, but used that motivation to begin investing. Alongside her husband, Kathy built up an impressive portfolio but struggled during the latest real estate crash.

Still, she was able to emerge (and thrive) from the lessons learned. Today, Kathy shares how to avoid the mistakes that led to her difficult times! She also shares insight into buying real estate at a distance and handling the problems that can arise from long-distance landlording.

In This Episode We Cover:

The story behind the radio show
How Kathy landed her first deal without money down
How she converted single family units to multifamilies
A discussion on FHA loans and house hacking
Key pieces of Robert Kiyosaki’s advice
Tips on buying from a distance and using property managers
What you should know about finding the right agents, CPAs, and property managers
What happened when Kathy got “too confident”
The important lessons she learned after the collapse
What metrics to look for in a market
What it takes to come up with $3 million in five minutes
And SO much more!

Links from the Show

Books Mentioned in this Show

Set for Lifeby Scott Trench
Extreme Success by Rich Fettke
Retire Rich with Rentals by Kathy Fettke
The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley
Priceless by William Poundstone
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Wealth Can’t Wait by David Osborn
Augmented by Brett King

Tweetable Topics:

“The hardest times in our lives tend to be the times when we have to dig deep.” (Tweet This!)
“Any time you get in front of the path of progress, you’re going to make money.” (Tweet This!)
“If you can’t buy this car with cash, you shouldn’t have it.” (Tweet This!)

Connect with Kathy

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224: Building a Process to Buy 17 Deals a Week with Chris Clothier Apr 27, 2017

Show notes

What does it take to buy 17 deals a week? What if we told you it was the exact same process needed to buy just one deal per year?

That’s the topic on today’s show, where we sit down with Chris Clothier to talk about how his company is buying up to 17 deals a week following the same process any investor can to get their own deals. Chris also shares keen insight into building up a thriving business, hiring your first or next employee, why he decided to run a 100-mile ultra-marathon, and much more.

Whether you are looking to buy one deal a year or one deal a day, this show will have a tremendous impact on your life!

In This Episode We Cover:

A quick recap on who Chris is
How he started a turnkey company that now boasts 1,800 clients
Tips for building the infrastructure of a business
Why you should hire people
The details on his process for offering on deals
How Chris finds deals
Thoughts on buying houses through social media
A step-by-step guide on how to actually find and close a deal
His ultra-marathon story (and how this relates to real estate)
And SO much more!

Links from the Show

Email SetForLife@biggerpockets.com
BiggerPockets Forums
Be an Author
Ben Leybovich’s BP Profile
Brian Burke’s BiggerPockets Profile
Serge Shukhat’s BiggerPockets Profile
Building a Scalable Real Estate Business and Tenant Management Tips with Chris Clothier (podcast)
5 Myths Holding Investors Back From Real Estate Greatness with Chris Clothier (podcast)
Building Wealth and Passive Income with Rental Properties with Ben Leybovich, Brian Burke, and Serge Shukhat (podcast)
Carleton Sheets

Books Mentioned in this Show

Set for Lifeby Scott Trench (email setforlife@biggerpockets.com)
Make It BIG! by Frank McKinney
The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss
Stealing Fire by Steven Kotler
Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim

Tweetable Topics:

“I’m not a businessman; I’m a business man.” (Tweet This!)
“There’s no better advice that I can give somebody than to be honest and upfront.” (Tweet This!)
“Personal relationships are going to help you earn in your business.” (Tweet This!)
“Any investor should be able to find a deal that makes sense in any city during any market, up or down.” (Tweet This!)
“A good passive investments allows you to sleep well at night.” (Tweet This!)

Connect with Chris

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