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JF477: You Should Have Bought This Mixed-Use Property! Dec 23, 2015

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He purchased a beat up, mixed-use, multiplex that is worth well over $150,000 more than what he initially paid. Inside? Well, he had a commercial tenant and two other residential tenants…and immediately raised the rents! He offered a rent discount in the first year for his rentals to add value and quickly occupy the property. Hear his specific advice for tenant retention and finding great deals!

Best Ever Tweet:

Nobody wants to finance a building that’s not producing revenue.

Ash Patel’s real estate background:

Based in Cincinnati, Ohio
First property was a mixed use property and saw both residential and commercial real estate pros/cons
Previously had a 15 year career in IT but left to pursue startups and IT consulting
Total value of properties he owns is $6,000,000 and owns 7 properties
Here’s his Best Ever book he’s read, Trump Strategies for Real Estate: Billionaire Lessons for the Small Investor
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JF476: For 5 Years He FAILED Until He… Dec 22, 2015

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Our Best Ever guest wasn’t able to cut it in the real estate investing game for five years…but he didn’t give up! He did what EVERY new investor should do—found a mentor! He began wholesaling but eventually found his niche in development and new construction. He feels that the saturation of real estate activity has raised prices and seller expectations. Hear his strategy and see if it’s for you!

Best Ever Tweet:

Start early, and fail, fail, fail, fail, and fail some more.

Abhi Golhar’s real estate background:

Managing Partner at Summit & Crowne Partners, an Atlanta-based real estate investment firm
Uses value-add approach to acquire, renovate, and(or) develop real estate
Host of #realestatedealtalk on YouTube
Currently he has 35 new construction deals in Atlanta and Charlotte and is expanding in other markets
Here’s a map he referenced in our conversation
Say hi to him at http://www.abhigolhar.com/
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JF475: His First Purchase was 2 HOMES! Dec 21, 2015

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Our Best Ever guest loves putting deals together. He is not a fan of the accounting, paperwork, and admin...so he handed off those duties and fulfilled his passion. He buys and sells SFR's and is diving into multi family syndication. Hear his words!

Best Ever Tweet:

Get rid of things you don't like to do.

Nathan Brooks's Real Estate Background:

Real estate investor in Kansas City, Missouri
Been investing for nearly 10 years and is mainly a buy-and-hold investor
Owns his own property management company
This year he will likely rehab and hold about 50 properties
Say hi to him at http://bridgequity.com/
Been a professional musician most of his adult life

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JF474: How He Raises Money for REI and other Businesses #skillsetsunday Dec 20, 2015

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He went to college to become a computer programmer and later found that he was actually an entrepreneur. Our Best Ever guest is a returning pioneer of the show as he was the guest of episode 2. He shares the reasons why real estate is most likely the best reason to raise money. He also spills the risks in restaurant development and purchasing through raising money. There are many was to raise the funds for specific projects and he shares tips on creating the best rout to start today!

Best Ever Tweet:

The more sophisticated the investor is, the higher the likelihood that they have been burned.

Michael Blank’s real estate background:

Raising Money for Various Biz
Raised money for a variety of different businesses
Full-time entrepreneur for 10 years
Raising money for single family houses, apartment building and 2 restaurants

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JF473: How to Negotiate with a Solar Company #situationsaturday Dec 19, 2015

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Jumping through hoops to buy a fix and flip, our Best Ever guest ran a marathon to get through the seller, agent, and the solar company. He desired to net $80,000 profit and went back and forth with the angry seller to lock in his price. It didn’t stop there, he then had to work with the solar company to figure monthly expenses…or he could buy ourt the lease…hear the situation!

Best Ever Tweet:

Take a look at what is needed for your property and what you can save.

Eric Stutz’s real estate background:

Based in Long Island, New York
Full time real estate investor and licensed real estate broker
Banker by trade and used to work for JPMorgan Chase in the MBS Department
Also a buy and hold investor
Has done student housing, fix and flips and participated in syndicated deals
He averages between $75,000 - $80,000 per flip
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JF472: We're All On the Same Team #followalongfriday Dec 18, 2015

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Raising money from investors is the name of the game with the majority of Joe's deals. Everyone participates and everyone is paid...no one person takes it all. Everyone wins! Joe shares his underwriting abilities and partnerships with other skilled investors. Hear about the team advantage and learn how to collaborate skills and funds.

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The key to partnerships is to continue to add value.

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JF471: 2 Bankruptcies, a Master's Degree, and a Million Dollar Business Dec 17, 2015

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Our Best Ever guest doesn't know failure...because he never gave up. He bought his first house in the late 80's and discovered that his discounted purchase resulted in plenty of equity. He was able to refinance and pull money out for other his other businesses. Many events transpired afterwards and he found himself bankrupt AGAIN! He learned then, after "two miserable years", that real estate was going to be his vehicle to wealth. You must lend your ear!

Best Ever Tweet:

Focus on what you know.

Toyin Dawodu's Real Estate Background:

Based in Riverside, California
Done over 400 deals valued over $60M over 15 years
His focus is on fix and flip
MBA and undergrad degree from California State University
Say hi to him at gicdealfinders.com and www.themagicofrealestate.info

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JF470: What This Partnership Did to go from $0 to $25 Million in 3 Years Dec 16, 2015

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A three step repositioning program is what you’ll need to take a poorly maintained multifamily to a healthy market rate cash cow! Our Best Ever guests are putting multifamily deals together and adding value to C class units. There are many ways to raise money and they share their methods. Be sure to hear them now!

Best Ever Tweet:

When you get the numbers, that’s when the due diligence starts.

Gino Barbaro and Jake Stenziano’s real estate background:

Started investing in real estate three years ago and has grown to 520 units
Became a Certified Professional Coach last year from IPEC
Wrote the book Wheelbarrow Profits: How to Create Passive Income, Build Wealth and Take Control of Your Destiny Through Multifamily Real Estate Investing
Say hi to him at www.jakeandgino.com and www.randpropertymanagement.com
Jack and Gino LLC
Multifamily investor and transitioned to Tennessee valued at $25,000,000 in less than three years
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JF469: World Series Poker Player a Virtual Wholesale Master Dec 15, 2015

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Yes he was in the World Series Poker tournament. He now tries his luck in wholesaling utilizing the expertise of others. He has made a presence online using SEO and outsourcing the due diligence to qualified VA's. Our Best Ever guest is looking for more buyers...and he even called previous guests on the show to improve his game. Hear his success!

Best Ever Tweet:

Leads are the life blood of a wholesaler's business.

Ben Grise's Real Estate Background:

Based in Indianapolis, Indiana and is an active wholesaler
Started two years ago while working as a Electronic Medical Records Consultant and Professional Poker Player
Since then, he’s gotten married and has a 16 month old
now he’s a full time wholesaler and has done over 24 deals in 2015
The year before in his first year as a wholesaler he did 6
Say hi to him at benbuysindyhouses.com
Episode Ben references in our conversation: http://joefairless.com/blog/podcast/jf427he-sells-any-deal-through-his-well-built-buyers-list/

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JF468: Best Online Lending Series Ever: Part 2 of 2 Dec 14, 2015

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It's here! Part 2 of an online lending series and what you need to know. We are digging deep into the "why" online lending is a fantastic alternative with Fund That Flips's Matt Rodack. He shares how streamlined the firm is from verification, loan details, to funding. If you are a player, you will be funded.

Today we brought an actual client of Find That Flip who shares his "one stop shop" experience with no filter. You MUST hear this continuation of benefits to use online lending through Fund That Flip if you are without financial backing and you have a great deal.

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If someone does not have an online presence, they have something to hide.

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