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JF1406: How Can A Brokerage Go From $20M Sales To $40M Sales In 1 Year? With Weston Harding Jul 09, 2018

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Weston set a goal to specialize and be the number one seller of 2-4 unit properties in Chicago. Goal accomplished! With his brokerage and team around him, together they are the move the highest number on 2-4 unit properties in all of Chicago! Weston saw this need years ago and went all in. Hear how he has been able to have such great success. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“Don’t always look to help yourself” - Weston Harding

Weston Harding Real Estate Background:

Owns and operates X Plus Real Estate
His team is currently the #1 brokerage for 2-4 unit sales in all of Chicago
Team closed over $20M in sales in 2017, on track for $40M in 2018
Say hi to him at https://www.xplusrealestate.com/ or at 312.669.4343
Based in Chicago, IL
Best Ever Book: Never Eat Alone

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JF1405: Conversation With “The Go Giver” Author with John David Mann Jul 08, 2018

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John and his co author came out with The Go Giver 10 years ago! The book is all about putting other people's’ needs first. They have a cult following around their first book and are coming out with another book very soon. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“The more you give, the more you have” - John David Mann

John David Mann Background:

Has co-authored seven New York Times and national bestsellers
This week he launches the his next parable, THE GO-GIVER INFLUENCER
Concert cellist, award-winning composer, high school founder, educator, publisher, and entrepreneur
Based in
Say hi to him at http://johndavidmann.com/

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JF1404: How To Get The Most Out Of Your CPA With Proactive Tax Strategy and Planning with Brandon Hall Jul 07, 2018

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Brandon has clients in every state, and only works with real estate investors. To say he’s experienced saving his clients money on their taxes, would be an understatement. Today we hear about why tax planning is important, and why your CPA should be doing more than just filing your tax returns. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“How do we keep our taxable income below these thresholds so that we can get this 20% pass-through deduction” - Brandon Hall

Brandon Hall Real Estate Background:

CPA & owner of The Real Estate CPA
Active real estate investor and Principal at Naked Capital
His Big 4 and personal investing experiences allow him to provide unique advice to each of his clients.
Say hi to him at http://www.therealestatecpa.com/
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Based in Raleigh, NC

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JF1403: Apartment Syndication Exit Strategy: Refinance or Sell? #FollowAlongFriday with Joe and Theo Jul 06, 2018

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JF1403: Apartment Syndication Exit Strategy: Refinance or Sell? #FollowAlongFriday with Joe and Theo

We missed a week of Follow Along Friday, but the guys are back! We’re getting to hear how to decide if you should refinance or just sell your property. Joe has done both and has reasons for doing it either way, depending on your specific situation. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“First is understanding what kind of marketability your properties have”

Mentioned In This Episode:

8 Step Process For Selling Your Apartment Community

Awesome Resident Recognition Ideas

New Passive Investor Website

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JF1402: From 6 SFR’s To 200+ MF Units In 7 Years with Greg Ford Jul 05, 2018

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Today’s guest did not mess around when he got started in real estate. He rolled up into multiple multifamily buildings and communities. Hear how he was able to do it. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“By the time I paid for repairs, I may have been down to $1500 in cashflow” - Greg Ford

Greg Ford Real Estate Background:

Real estate investor since 2010
Purchased 6 single family homes from 2010-2013 which he 1031’d into 50% ownership into an 85 unit apartment complex in 2016
Refinanced in July 2017, pulled out $1.5M, which rolled into 136 units
Say hi to him at gregfordinvestingATgmail.com
Based In Dallas, Texas
Best Ever Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad

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JF1401: When Denied For Funding, He Can Help Get You Approved with Sam Sharp Jul 04, 2018

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Sam is here today to explain how he can get people approved when they’re getting denied. Specifically, he tries to get people as many properties financed with residential financing. Since residential financing is the cheapest money around, this is advantageous for investors. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“I try to get most of my clients to use this type of financing first” - Sam Sharp

Sam Sharp Real Estate Background:

Executive Vice President of National Sales at Guaranteed Rate
Has funded over a billion dollars in loans
Specializes in highlighting various strategies to ensure clients secure the best financing options
Say hi to him at guaranteedrate.com/SamSharp
Based in Chicago, IL
Best Ever Book: Millionaire Agent by Gary Keller

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JF1400: The All-In-One Solution For REO Properties with Joe Mueller Jul 03, 2018

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Joe was introduced to REO’s after the crash in 2008. He quickly scaled his business to managing over 600 properties. Now his company Tanis, helps investors find deals, do the title work, manage the properties, and anything else you may need. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“The most effective marketing tool we have are bandit signs” - Joe Mueller

Joe Mueller Real Estate Background:

Investing in real estate almost 20 years
Owned and operated TANIS Group Realty since 2003
TANIS is a Chicago area based real estate brokerage focused on managing and disposition of bank owned properties
Say hi to him at http://tanisgroupllc.com/
Based in Chicago, IL
Best Ever Book: Think and Grow Rich

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JF1399: From Single Family To 180 Unit Multifamily with Mario Ortiz Jul 02, 2018

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Mario just wanted to escape the “rat race” by buying single family homes. When he got to about 10 houses, Mario was really overwhelmed. He started looking into commercial real estate and funding, and worked his way up to buying a 180 unit that has tripled in value. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“This isn’t for me, it’s just too much work” - Mario Ortiz

Mario Ortiz Real Estate Background:

Engineer in the oil industry for 28 years
Started investing in SFR to get out of the “rat race” but was overwhelmed after 10 homes
Moved up to a 17 unit, then a 90 unit, then a 180 unit in 2015 that tripled in value
Say hi to him at mortiz9991ATyahoo.com
Based in Friendswood, Texas
Best Ever Book: Never Split the Difference

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JF1398: How to Make A Real Estate Meetup Worth Attendees Time #SkillSetSunday with Troy Miller Jul 01, 2018

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Troy is here today to tell us all about meetups. We’ll hear what a good meetup does, vs what a bad meetup does. He ran a REIA for years, now he is able to travel while working and is talking to us today from Thailand. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“I have been able to take my consulting business on the road with me” - Troy Miller

Troy Miller Real Estate Background:

Indirectly grew up in real estate with directly over the past 14 years
Works with REIAs, REIA Leaders, and Local/National organization to set a new standard in our industry
Developing the ways Real Estate Entrepreneurs connect/learn through a “Learn, Do, Teach” Education Model
Started Miller Construction in 1994 in remodeling homes and then moved into New Construction
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio

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JF1397: Turning Down A Deal You Love When Considering All Factors with Mandy McAllister Jun 30, 2018

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Mandy had a deal lined up that she was in love with, and ended up passing on it. When a town banded together to keep a factory out of their town, the potential lack of working force jobs made her no longer want the deal. Being able to pass on a deal that does not perfectly align with your strategy is an important skill to have. Mandy also runs us through some of her deals that she did purchase. A lot of great content added by Mandy in this episode! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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“Figure out what you like to do, and just keep doubling down on that” - Mandy McAllister

Mandy McAllister Real Estate Background:

Expert in repositioning underperforming small multifamily assets
Found success with her own deals in student housing as well as urban centers while also investing passively in syndications
Her passion is to help others define their path to financial freedom
Say hi to her at http://goodfortunecapital.com/
Based in LaGrange, IL
Best Ever Book: One Thing by Gary Keller

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