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314 - This Is How Crazy Self-Storage Can Get with Jacob Vanderslice Dec 14, 2021

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Jacob Vanderslice not only has one of the coolest last names you'll ever hear, but also has a wealth of self-storage knowledge he's ready to share. Tune in to learn the amazing benefits of investing in self-storage and listen to an exciting story that includes meth, guns, and a customer who refused to pay rent.

Key takeaways to listen for

Is it risky to turn commercial RE facilities into self-storage?
What types of customers use self-storage?
2 things you'll love about this asset class
Are opportunity zones the best location to develop self-storage?
5 tips for making your customers feel safe

About Jacob Vanderslice

Jacob Vanderslice is a Principal at VanWest Partners, a Denver-based real estate investment firm focused in the acquisition and management of self-storage centers and other opportunistic real estate throughout the United States. By focusing in this conservative and growing real estate sector, VanWest has established a track record with over $195mm in real estate assets. VanWest's success is driven by a commitment to delivering an expertly-executed, adaptable strategy with an institutional investment approach.

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313 - Bonus Episode: What You NEED To Know About Cost Segregation with Stephanie Walter Dec 09, 2021

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We brought back Stephanie Walter to talk about something we haven't covered yet: cost segregation. Dive into this episode to learn the huge tax benefits you'll get if you start implementing this process with your investments and how to make sure that your accountant is the right professional for you.

Key takeaways to listen for

Tax benefits of cost segregations studies
Questions you should ask your accountant
How do cost segregation studies work?

About Stephanie Walter

Stephanie Walter started her insurance agency in 2005. Along with building her agency, she began following her passion for real estate and investing in commercial real estate to generate passive income.

This led her to founding Erbe Wealth and authoring The Insurance Professional's Guide to Real Passive Income which outlines five steps any insurance professional can take to reach financial freedom through passive investing.

Through Erbe Wealth, she helps people create true wealth so that they can live the life they want. She also educates her eligible investors about how to invest in her cash flow real estate investments. This monthly cash flow allows a specific plan for financial freedom or retirement.

Connect with Stephanie

Website: www.erbewealth.com
LinkedIn: Erbe Wealth; Stephanie Walter

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312 - A 100% Passive Way to Invest in Real Estate with Stephanie Walter Dec 07, 2021

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Are you a landlord feeling overwhelmed by the management of your investment properties? Check out this episode with Stephanie Walter to find out the benefits of investing in syndications and an emotional story that will teach you the importance of not letting emotions cloud your judgment.

Key takeaways to listen for

What is syndication?
The kind of operators you want to invest with
Best markets to invest in during difficult times
Deals you should walk away from
The cool part of being a passive investor

Resources mentioned in this episode

Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not

About Stephanie Walter

Connect with Stephanie

Website: www.erbewealth.com
LinkedIn: Erbe Wealth; Stephanie Walter

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311 - Making Raw Land Investing Sexy with Mark Podolsky Dec 02, 2021

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Dive into this episode as Mark Podolsky shares the mistake he made in one of his first deals that almost cost him thousands of dollars, and his criteria for picking the best land properties.

Key takeaways to listen for

How much money you can make by flipping land
Where to find buyers for your land
What a perfect raw land property looks like
A mistake you don't want to make in the land business

Resources mentioned in this episode

If you want to double your money in 30 days or less, go to www.thelandgeek.com/quickdeals and join Mark Podolsky's free course.

About Mark Podolsky

Mark Podolsky is the author of Dirt Rich, the ultimate guide to helping you build a passive income, and owner of Frontier Properties, a very reputable and successful land investing company, and has been buying and selling land full time since 2001. By focusing on working smart, not hard, he has completed over 5,500 land deals with an average ROI of over 300% on cash flips and over 1,000% on the deals he sells with financing terms.

Escaping solo-economic dependency changed Mark's life in so many positive ways that he decided to teach, coach, and mentor others to help them achieve their financial goals.

Even though Mark invests a lot of his time helping others, he stays actively involved in running his land investing business and is dedicated to teaching the most current and relevant "real world" land investing methods to his students.

Connect with Mark

Website: www.thelandgeek.com
Facebook: The Land Geek
Instagram: @thelandgeek
YouTube: The Land Geek

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310 - Don't Forget About Your Flood Insurance! with Sean Harper Nov 30, 2021

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If you think that floodings aren't something you should be worried about, you might change your mind after this episode. Join us today as Sean Harper shares how he uses technology to provide affordable property insurance to his clients and why flood insurance isn't only for those who live in high-risk areas.

Key takeaways to listen for

The importance of having flood insurance
Factors that increase the risks of having a flood
Use of technology for calculating flood probability
Why traditional insurance companies aren't efficient
A surprising fact about property insurance companies

About Sean Harper

Sean Harper is the Co-Founder and CEO of Kin, an insurance company built for the future and prepared to meet its challenges head on while helping their customers do the same.

Because of their technology and direct-to-consumer model, Kin provides affordable pricing without compromising coverage, even in areas most impacted by climate change.

Kin is fully licensed and has the financial strength to help their customers through everyday claims and game-changing catastrophes.

Connect with Sean

Website: www.kin.com
Twitter: @kinsured
Facebook: Kin Insurance
Instagram: @kinsured
YouTube: Kin Insurance
LinkedIn: Kin Insurance

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309 - What To Do With Your Stuff When Downsizing Your House with Keri Wass Nov 25, 2021

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In this episode, Keri Wass analyzes the emotional aspect of downsizing a family home and shares a story about a senior couple that left their moving preparations to the last minute. Was she able to pull off the relocation in less than 10 days? Stay tuned and find out.

Key takeaways to listen for

A solution for those wanting to downsize their property
The emotional process of leaving a family home behind
Why you shouldn't procrastinate on your moving preparations
Benefits of hiring a professional move manager

About Keri Wass

After spending 27 years in the corporate world, Keri Wass decided to launch a business to help families and older adults through what can be a difficult and stressful time in their lives. Caring Transitions of Lake Norman specializes in assisting seniors relocate to independent and assisted living communities, as well as helping individuals and families with liquidating household belongings through estate sales and online auctions. They offer a variety of services that are tailored to each individual or family situation.

Caring Transitions has over 225 locations across the United States that can help families with local and long-distance relocations. Their professional teams are trained, insured, and background checked before working with clients.

Connect with Keri

Website: www.caringtransitionslkn.com
Phone: 704-274-3248
E-mail: kwass@caringtransitions.com

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308 - Generate Passive Income Through Vacant Land with Brent Bowers Nov 23, 2021

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Land may not be as exciting as other asset classes, but it can be highly profitable if you do it the right way. Join us today as Brent Bowers shares how his land business model works, two stories that include an unethical REALTOR/litigation attorney, and a seller who closed his deal from prison.

Key takeaways to listen for

How to get your first wholesale deal
The ethical way to do wholesaling
Best markets for land investing
Why people purchase seller-financed land
The importance of having experts in your corner

About Brent Bowers

Wholesaling Inc Coach and Creator of the TTP Method, Brent Bowers is considered to be one of the most successful Real Estate Wholesalers in the country. Through his unique approach to Real Estate investing with his TTP system, Brent has bought and sold thousands of properties across the country and has taught aspiring Real Estate investors how to do the same. His no-nonsense, "step by step" coaching methods along with his passion to help others succeed has created a loyal family of successful Real Estate investors.

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Website: www.thelandsharks.com
Facebook: Brent Bowers
LinkedIn: Brent Bowers

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307 - Don't Fall in Love with The Numbers! with Shawn Winslow Nov 18, 2021

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If you ever suspect that a deal seems too good to be true, be careful - you're probably right. In this episode, Shawn Winslow shares a story about a juicy investment that quickly turned into a nightmare and another one about a laundry room where people did more than just washing their clothes. Stay tuned to learn a cool trick to connect with experienced investors and how to evaluate your potential transactions.

Key takeaways to listen for

Is it possible to have time AND money?
What types of commercial real estate are available?
Where to find a mentor and how to reach out to them
Proposed tax changes you should pay attention to
What is the 1% rule for investment properties?

Resources mentioned in this episode

About Shawn Winslow

Shawn Winslow is the founder and Managing Partner of Greenbriar Capital Group. He has an aptitude for investing in multifamily apartments, providing his clients with significant passive income and generational wealth creation.

His passion is helping his investors achieve financial freedom by reducing their dependency on conventional income and investments such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds so they can pursue their own dreams.

In addition to pursuing attractive risk-adjusted returns for his investors, Shawn strives to enhance the life of every tenant, team member, and individual that comes into contact with Greenbriar and its partners.

Connect with Shawn

Website: www.greenbriarcg.com
Instagram: @shawnowins
Facebook: Shawn Winslow
LinkedIn: Shawn Winslow
YouTube: Shawn Winslow
E-mail: shawn@greenbriarcg.com

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306 - 3 Steps Into a More Sustainable House with "Green" Eileen Oldroyd Nov 16, 2021

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Today we have "Green" Eileen Oldroyd for you, who will be sharing a story about the 85' vegetable oil-fueled car she used to drive, and another one about a client that fell in love with a piano that suddenly went missing. Listen to this episode and learn the 3 things you can do to save money, lower your energy bill, and turn your property into a green home.

Key takeaways to listen for

What to consider before getting solar panels
Why you should get an energy auditor
Where to find a trustworthy energy auditor
How to get your home energy certification
The importance of having flood insurance

Resources mentioned in this episode

About "Green" Eileen Oldroyd

"Green" Eileen Oldroyd is an award-winning real estate agent that specializes in energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and native landscaping. She owns Oldroyd Realty based out of Mission Viejo, CA where she coaches her clients on how sustainability will make their home more comfortable and increases its value.

Connect with Eileen

Facebook: Eileen Oldroyd
LinkedIn: "Green" Eileen Oldroyd
E-mail: eileen@oldroydrealty.com
Phone: 714-390-4255

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305 - The Keys to Start Investing in Real Estate with Javier Hinojo Nov 11, 2021

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In this episode, Javier Hinojo shares a story about flipping a house to an adult film actress who wasn't afraid to speak her mind. Listen in to find out what you need in order to start investing in real estate and the kind of people you should partner with.

Key takeaways to listen for

Is money necessary to invest in real estate?
What to watch out for in a business partner
How to find your first multifamily investment
Why REALTORS should start investing in real estate

About Javier Hinojo

Javier Hinojo is a real estate investor and co-founder of All States Capital Group LLC, a leading multi-family and commercial real estate investment company with dual headquarters in Houston, TX and Raleigh, NC.

His specialty is developing property value add strategies and acquiring off-market distressed properties. Alongside a talented team, Javier has created "The ASCG Model", a proven system that can produce exceptional returns for their investors and minimize their exposure to the downside risk.

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