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SREI 076- Lane Kawaoka - How a W2 Employee Can Make it Big in the World of Real Estate Investing Oct 31, 2017

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In today’s information packed episode of “The Secrets to Real Estate Investing”, we get the opportunity to meet young Lane Kawaoka, an engineer, real estate investor, blogger and podcaster. Like so many Americans, Lane started out on your typical, linear path. Go to a good university, get a good job, work 50 plus hours a week, and save up for that primary residence in the best neighborhood in your city. Lane soon realized that this would never be the path to financial freedom and independence. After becoming an accidental landlord and experiencing great returns with this strategy, Lane officially caught the real estate bug and, after educating himself in all things real estate, he eventually discovered turn key rentals. This particular niche ended up being the perfect passive investment strategy for him, as he most definitely prefers to be a cash flow investor. Listen today to find out what Lane’s take is on the ever popular cash flow vs. appreciation debate and why one should NOT quit their day job. Join us for today’s exciting episode to discover how this man has made real estate a highly lucrative side hustle while maintaining his W2 career.

In this episode, you’ll learn…

Why B and C class neighborhoods are your sweet spot for rental investments
Why investing in secondary markets is more advantageous if you would like to follow the 1% rule
The merits of keeping your full time job and why keeping your W2 income is a great and critical strategy for acquiring more rental properties
Lane’s best practices for being a landlord
Why Lane believes SFRs are not scaleable, and why he loves to invest in larger multi-family properties
Investing in multi-family apartment syndicates

How to contact Lane Kawaoka

Here you will find his podcast and blog:

www.SimplePassiveCashFlow.com or find the podcast on iTunes here… https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/simple-passive-cashflow-podcast/id1118795347?mt=2

Email:

Lane@SimplePassiveCashFlow.com

Also, please check out The Simple Passive Cash Flow secret Facebook group - a great networking source!

Free Download:

Lane has so generously offered our listeners a spreadsheet of turn-key property providers that he has personally vetted. Thanks so much for sharing, Lane!

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SREI 075 How Scott Trench became “Set for Life” through real estate investing Oct 31, 2017

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In this episode of “The Secrets to Real Estate Investing” with Hard Hat Holly, we get the opportunity to sit down with one of our youngest guests ever, Scott Trench. This mover and shaker knew soon after graduating from college that he didn’t want to be chained to a cubicle for the rest of his life. He didn’t want to spend his days making somebody else rich and making their dreams come true. After a lot of self-educating, Scott discovered the concept of financial freedom and set out to achieve this lofty goal. Through various methods such as frugality, house hacking, wise investing, and taking advantage of FHA low down payment opportunities, this inspirational young man has discovered how one can truly escape the need for wage paying work and replace it with passive income. He has since written his first book, “Set For Life,” where he teaches the average American middle income wage earner to achieve financial freedom in just 3-5 years. This can be accomplished with the brilliant tips and tactics that he discovered himself on this inspirational journey. Today he will share with our listeners many of the simple yet powerful techniques we all can use to increase our income, massively reduce our expenses, achieve financial freedom and live the life of our dreams!

In this episode, you’ll learn about…

How house hacking can catapult you towards the life of your dreams
How you can save ⅓ of your salary by house hacking alone
Taking advantage of the FHA low down payment program to help you get in the game
How to avoid rookie landlord mistakes
Why relationship building can be paramount to the success of your business
The benefits of buy & hold investing and market timing
How one can achieve up to $40,000 per year in passive income in just 3-5 years!

How to contact Scott Trench

Scott can be found all over the Bigger Pockets site, contributing highly educational blog posts on all topics related to real estate investing. Check them out! Amazing content there that all investors, newbies and seasoned pros alike, can benefit from.

Scott’s Bigger Pockets profile page can be found here….

https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/scotttrench

Free Download:

For our free download of the week, Scott has so generously offered our listeners the intro to his fabulous new book, “Set For Life.” Our listeners would be wise to go out and get your hands on a copy as soon as you can, as there is so much invaluable information there for any type of real estate investor. Really such a great read! Thanks so much for sharing, Scott!

Listen to the podcast here at … www.hardhatholly.com/75

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SREI 074 This dynamic duo investing couple sheds light on a highly lucrative real estate niche- raw land Oct 30, 2017

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In this episode of The Secrets to Real Estate Investing with Hard Hat Holly, we’re excited to talk with two incredibly talented investors, Jack Butala and Jill DeWit. Today’s guests started investing in the late 90s, selling their first property on eBay and doubling their money! They have since acquired over 16,000 properties and often make $100k per deal! They share many secrets to their success and why, in this business, you must look for a problem situation first, not necessarily a problem property. They enjoy tremendous wholesaling success with strategies involving raw land, ranches, mobile home lots, vacation lots and acreage lots. In 2015, they released www.LandInvestors.com and created The Land Academy to give back to the land investment community. Hundreds of their members do deals together daily creating better lives for themselves and their families. This episode is sure to blow your mind with both education and entertainment, so sit back and enjoy the show!

In this episode, you’ll learn about…

The often overlooked benefits and advantages to being a female salesperson
How to give your buyers great deals so you’ll have buyers for life
Credibility and how to be an ethical business person
Direct mail campaigns and “micro mailers”
Mobile home investing
The challenges of working with one’s spouse!

How to contact Jack & Jill

Website: Online community: www.LandInvestors.com

Land Selling site: www.LandPin.com

Education: www.LandAcademy.com Listeners can start here with a free membership. The site gives you access to free assessor’s data and many other valuable resources!

Podcast: The Jack & Jill Show, www.JackJill.com

Free Download:

For our free download of the week, Jack & Jill have generously given our listeners their ebook, “$10,000 a Month for Life; Cash Flow from Land,” which tells their unique investing story and provides a roadmap to success. Thanks so much for sharing, guys!

Listen to the podcast here at … www.hardhatholly.com/74

As always, text “hardhat” to 38470 to receive this free download as well as past downloads and to get weekly notifications of upcoming podcasts.

SREI 073 - Mark Podolsky- This “happily unemployable” investing pioneer shares his secrets to creating a cash machine and obtaining passive income with raw lan Oct 04, 2017

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Many people dream of achieving financial freedom, but how many actually get there? Today on The Secrets to Real Estate Investing with Hard Hat Holly, you’ll meet one man who is achieving just that. Mark Podolsky started his working career as an investment banker, a job that he loathed that had a soulless environment and a long commute. Annoyed with being micromanaged and growing tired of catching the “Friday blues,” this talented man knew there had to be a better way. Mark luckily discovered, through a co-worker, the beauty that is raw land investing. This exciting niche hasn’t yet been discussed on our podcast so get ready to dive deep with Mark on this strategy that consists of one-time sales with recurring passive income. Imagine investing without the headaches of tenants, contractors, toilets, termites, RESPA or Dodd Frank, and working minimal hours per week! This is a truly passive investment model. If you are looking to achieve financial freedom with very little upfront capital, this podcast is one you don’t want to miss!

In this episode, you’ll learn about…

Mark’s proven passive income model
Systems, automation, and virtual assistant teams
The dangers of solo economic dependency
Land contracts and deeds of trust
Tax deed sales
Mark’s letter writing campaign
Dual closings for infinite ROI!

How to contact Mark Podolsky:

Website: www.TheLandGeek.com

Email: support@TheLandGeek.com

Free Download:

For our free download of the week, Mark has generously given our listeners a PDF entitled, “The Passive Income Blueprint,” which outlines a roadmap for this particular strategy of financial freedom through raw land investing.

Also, if you go to Mark’s website, www.thelandgeek.com/secretstorealestate/ , he is also offering his Income Launch Kit for free! This has a value of $97 so take advantage of this unique opportunity! Thanks so much for sharing, Mark!

Listen to the podcast here at … www.hardhatholly.com/73

As always, text “hardhat” to 38470 to receive this free download as well as past downloads and to get weekly notifications of upcoming podcasts.

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SREI 072 - Mike Cowper - From a corporate world salesman to a flipping and wholesaling powerhouse Oct 04, 2017

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Our wonderful guest today on “The Secrets to Real Estate Investing” with Hard Hat Holly, is the highly ambitious and inspiring Mike Cowper. Mike, along with his partner Mike Simmons, are active wholesalers and flippers in the Metro Detroit market. Their company, Return on Investments, did over 100 transactions and $1M in revenue in 2016 alone. Mike started his investing journey in November of 2014 when he bought his first rental property. Getting a taste of what financial freedom could be, he then decided to aggressively pursue real estate full time. Along his journey, Mike has acquired masterful sales skills and has learned that his ultimate objective is to help people, ordinary people with problems that need solving. With this approach, Mike sets himself apart from the competition by answering phone calls live, building rapport & trust, and by simply listening to people. Join us today for this exciting episode to discover how this go getter is smashing it in this highly competitive world of real estate investing.

In this episode, you’ll learn about…

Cash flow vs. appreciation
How it is still possible to achieve close to the 2% rule in suburban Michigan
Direct mail strategies
The importance of working ON your business vs working IN your business
Overcoming seller objections by finding out their WHY
Mike’s methods for educating your customers and closing deals

How to contact Mike Cowper:

Website: www.WeBuyROI.com

Email: mike@webuyROI.com

Phone number: (248) 871-7450

Free Download:

For our free download of the week, Mike has compiled a resource called, “How to Handle the Top 5 Seller Objections.” This invaluable tool will educate our listeners on Mike’s techniques of overcoming these seller objections, learned through his many years of experience and sales training!

Thanks so much for sharing, Mike!

Listen to the podcast here at … www.hardhatholly.com/72

As always, text “hardhat” to 38470 to receive this free download as well as past downloads and to get weekly notifications of upcoming podcasts.

SREI 071 Corey Thompson - Big Time Investing in Small Town Texas Oct 04, 2017

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Corey Thompson was sittin’ pretty working in the oil & gas industry making $30k per month, working only about half of the year, and living in small town Texas. It wasn’t until he received the news that he was getting laid off that he decided to learn about alternative revenue streams, and ultimately discovered the beauty of passive income. In today’s intriguing episode of “The Secrets to Real Estate Investing” with Hard Hat Holly, we get the opportunity to meet young Corey and learn how he set the goal to match that $30k/month salary in passive income. Along his journey, Corey also discovered his most lucrative investing strategies, seller financing and mobile home park investing. Join us today to discover how this highly ambitious man made it to where he is today.

In this episode, you’ll learn…

Corey’s strategies for owner financing, creative funding, and hard money lending
The advantages of mobile home park investing
How to protect yourself when making cash purchases
How to avoid taxable events in your investing
Passive vs active income and the tax implications for both

How to contact Corey Thompson:

Folks can check out Corey’s secret Facebook group, “Roughneck 2 Real Estate” - a great resource for networking, deal making, and education pertaining to passive income in the form of webinars, recordings of live cold calls, etc.

https://www.facebook.com/roughneck2realestate/

Free Download:

For our free download of the week, Corey has compiled a list of his top seven books that have catapulted him to where he is today. These books have been a huge factor in his education that have ultimately led him to great success.

Thanks so much for sharing, Corey!

Listen to the podcast here at … www.hardhatholly.com/71

As always, text “hardhat” to 38470 to receive this free download as well as past downloads and to get weekly notifications of upcoming podcasts.

Join Holly’s Facebook private group, Hard Hat Holly’s Real Estate Investing Team where you can share ideas, ask for help, and network with like minded investors. Another great resource that we have is our YouTube channel. This is full of short, one minute videos walking you through various job sites to learn rehabbing Hard Hat Holly’s way!

SREI 070 Dr. Kenyon Meadows' rental investment strategy as a side passion to being an oncologist Sep 27, 2017

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In today’s exciting episode of The Secrets to Real Estate Investing, we get the opportunity to meet radiation oncologist, author, and highly successful real estate investor, Dr. Kenyon Meadows. After years of investing in the stock market and oil & gas with mediocre returns at best, Dr. Meadows discovered, largely through self education, the power of investing in real estate. The journey of this savvy businessman began with his private lending to successful flippers in his local market. After experiencing great returns with this strategy, Dr. Meadows officially caught the real estate bug and eventually discovered turn key rentals. This particular niche ended up being the perfect passive investment strategy for him. Listen today to find out why this is the case. In addition, he generously explains to our listeners the opportunities in another real estate arena, crowd funding. Join us for today’s engaging episode to find out how this man has made real estate a highly lucrative side hustle while keeping the career that he loves.

In this episode, you’ll learn…

Strategies to use in private money lending to give you the most security for your investments
The benefits to using turn-key providers, especially for working professionals
The ins and outs of real estate crowd funding
Why he prefers to invest in B rated, working class neighborhoods where the 1% rule still applies
Why it is critical that one keeps substantial reserves on hand as a landlord

How to contact Dr. Kenyon Meadows:

www.AlternativeFinancialMedicine.com

Free Download:

Dr. Meadows has so generously offered our listeners a chapter of his book, “Alternative Financial Medicine,” as our free download this week. The chapter is called, “Hassle Free Rentals Using the Turn-Key Approach.” You can find the book in its entirety on Amazon or at Dr. Meadows’ website.

Thanks so much for sharing, Dr. Meadows!

Listen to the podcast here at … hardhatholly.com/70

As always, text “hardhat” to 38470 to receive this free download as well as past downloads and to get weekly notifications of upcoming podcasts.

SREI 069 - $60k On His First Deal with Anson Young Sep 16, 2017

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In today’s episode of The Secrets to Real Estate Investing, we get the chance to see how Anson Young, a former IT professional who got laid off in 2003, became a highly successful investor. In short, after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad (a book that has catapulted the careers and changed the lives of so many like him), Anson decided to dive head first into real estate. He continued on to flip over 100 homes in the Denver area. Anson has experienced everything from dead cats in hoarder homes to highly fluctuating markets, and through it all he has learned many golden nuggets of advice that he so generously shares with our listeners today. He emphasizes that one must be patient enough to do the work required and consistency with your efforts is everything. Join us for today’s engaging episode to find out how this savvy businessman is making his way in one of the most competitive markets in the country.

In this episode, you’ll learn…

Why patience and consistency is everything for your marketing campaign, even when the results aren’t quite there
Why you must pay attention to your local market and why you should shift before the market shifts by being on top of where it is going next
The importance of finding local experts and networking
Why rapport with sellers is absolutely vital and a key component in distressed situations; building these relationships and connections are part of Anson’s natural negotiating style and why they work
Why, in your dealings, you should always be there to help first and foremost
Anson’s secrets to successful direct mail campaigns

How to contact Anson Young

BiggerPockets.com/users/anson

Free Download:

Our free download this week is a PDF of Anson’s, “Seven Deadly Direct Mail Mistakes.” This contains the valuable lessons that Anson has learned from his own personal real estate journey.

Thanks for sharing, Anson!

Listen to the podcast here at … hardhatholly.com/69

As always, text “hardhat” to 38470 to receive this free download as well as past downloads and to get weekly notifications of upcoming podcasts.

SREI 068 $40k, $60k, $100k! Jamie Wooley's deals just get better and better! Aug 31, 2017

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Episode 68- $40k, $60k, $100k! Jamie Wooley's deals just get better and better!

Jamie Wooley from Texas is a working mother and inspirational business woman

Episode 68 with Jamie Wooley

We just love having inspirational business women here on our podcast! In today’s episode of The Secrets to Real Estate Investing, our listeners will get to meet charming Texan, Jamie Wooley. Jamie has only been in business for a year and a half but has achieved so much success in that small amount of time. Jamie is a flipper, wholesaler, and wholetailer and is also an amazing wife and mother. Talk about inspiration! Hear Jamie speak about how real estate investing has given her the flexibility to be present for her young daughter during the most important years of their lives! Her why is a great one, indeed. She also generously gives our listeners tons of amazing little nuggets and actionable advice so that they take their businesses to the next level as well. Join us for today’s super fun and educational episode to find out how this super woman is on her way to enjoying financial freedom!

In this episode, you’ll learn…

The difference between wholesaling and wholetailing
Wholesaling, wholetailing, and flipping - which gives the best returns, which has the higher risk?
How to build your team
Who should your first hire be?

Episode resources and how to contact Jamie

Our listeners can get in contact with Jamie here…

Email: jamie@wholesalinginc.com

Facebook: search for Jamie Burleson Wooley or click on https://www.facebook.com/jamie.wooley.1

www.wholesalinginc.com - Visit this website and click on the “About” page to find more information about how you can take advantage of Jamie’s services. Lucky for our listeners, you can book a strategy call with Jamie and she can show you how to take control of your life and take your business to the next level!

Free Download

Find our free download at

hardhatholly.com/68

This week’s free download will be some examples of job descriptions for some Jamie’s first hires. These people are the ones that make up her wholesale team today and have been integral to her journey to financial freedom.

SREI 067 Making HUGE ROI in postcard marketing with Barry Coziahr Aug 29, 2017

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In today’s episode of The Secrets to Real Estate Investing, our listeners will get a special inside look at the best ways to tackle direct mail marketing. Barry Coziahr from Postcard Mania, has been helping small business owners with their marketing campaigns for over 20 years. This marketing and sales master loves to see small businesses grow with proven results driven marketing and gives our listeners tons of juicy, actionable advice so that they can soar to the next level! Join us for today’s information packed episode to find out how this marketing niche can be best executed in your market!

In this episode, you’ll learn…

Why consistency is paramount to any postcard marketing campaign
The importance of repetitive contact
How to build your list and the ins and outs of target marketing
Working within your specific budget
What your marketing piece should say about you and your business
The importance of having a website and how Barry can help create yours

Episode resources and how to contact Barry:

Our listeners can get in contact with Barry here…

Phone: 1-855-980-5492

Email: barryc@postcardmania.com

Free Download

Find our free download at www.hardhatholly.com/67

This week’s free download will be a copy of a report that Barry created. This report will highlight various case studies of postcard marketing successes. These case studies will give our listeners some great ideas about what methods work and what is proven. Don’t reinvent the wheel here, people! Listen to Barry’s wonderful advice and take charge of your results today!

Barry will also be offering our listeners some sample postcards as well. In addition, if you go to www.postcardmania.com/reipostcards you can find a copy of a book that Postcard Mania has put together that answers questions about all things direct mail marketing! Enjoy!

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