The Big Break Show Podcast

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Whit McCarthy on Loan Structures and Rates in Real Estate Nov 06, 2024

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Whit McCarthy, one of the co-founders of The Helm, joins us on the show to chat about the world of real estate lending. We dive into topics like hard money lending, business purpose lending, and the key differences between conventional and investor loans. He breaks down how loans get originated, funded, and sold to institutional buyers, while emphasizing how crucial local expertise is in lending. We also touch on residential properties, especially one to four unit construction projects and build-to-rent opportunities. We also weigh in on the current mortgage rates, explaining that rates have improved and may continue to do so. We dig deeper into loan structures and prepayment penalties, stressing the importance of borrowers understanding the terms of their loans. Toward the end, we shift focus to The Helm, a co-working space and community for real estate pros, sharing their vision for the space and the benefits it offers to its members.
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Instagram: @whitmccarthy

https://consistentcapital.com/

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Mastering Hotel Operations in Carolina Beach w/ Cassie Tollens Sep 04, 2024

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Cassie Tollens is the Operations Master of multiple hotels in Carolina Beach. She oversees the day-to-day operations, ensuring the smooth functioning of the establishments. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for hospitality, Cassie is dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high standards in the hospitality industry.

In this latest episode, Cassie discusses the successful operations of the hotels in Carolina Beach. From managing bookings to implementing new systems like online check-ins, Cassie sheds light on the intricacies of running a hotel and ensuring guest satisfaction. The discussion also delves into the strategic approach taken during the soft opening phase and the significance of understanding the unique needs of the target clientele.

She also reveals the secrets behind the effective day-to-day operations of the hotels, emphasizing the importance of hands-on management in the hospitality industry. From creating a welcoming environment to adapting to the preferences of returning guests, Cassie shares valuable insights into the art of running a successful hotel business in a competitive market.

Key Takeaways:

Implementing a successful soft opening strategy to test operations and enhance guest experience.
The significance of accommodating the needs of older clientele and providing personalized service..
Maintaining a balance between hands-on management and exploring virtual assistance for future scalability.
Building a strong brand identity through exceptional customer service and attention to detail.

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Connect with Cassie Tollens!
Instagram: @thee_str_queen( https://www.instagram.com/thee_str_queen/)
https://www.palmettocontainer.com/

https://www.instagram.com/carolinabeachinn.nc/

https://www.instagram.com/carolinabeachmotel.nc/
https://www.seabirdskb.com/

https://www.palmettocontainer.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@coastalchronicles8302

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Dan Tollens on How to Do Hotel Acquisitions and Renovations Aug 07, 2024

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Dan Tollens started his career in fix and flipping houses before transitioning into the hotel business. He currently owns and operates multiple boutique hotels in North Carolina, with a focus on providing unique and memorable experiences for guests.

In this episode, Dan shares their process of hotel acquisitions and the ins and outs of running a successful boutique hotel business. He shares his expertise and provides valuable insights into finding deals, underwriting, financing, and managing hotel properties. He emphasizes the importance of building a strong team and delegating tasks to maximize efficiency and profitability, the value of unique amenities and experiences in the hospitality industry. This episode is fire and it serves as a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in entering the boutique hotel market so take notes and take action!

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#48 Undocumented to Living the American Dream w/ Diego Corzo Nov 09, 2022

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Diego Corzo is an entrepreneur, realtor, and real estate investor based in Austin, Texas. He has now been featured in Forbes, CNN Money, Inc.com, Entreprenuer.com, Fox News, Telemundo, and Univision. But before all that, he was a Florida State University graduate and began his career in corporate America as a software developer for an IT company. He then realized that he was meant for so much more, so he pursued a real estate career and now owns more than 60 doors in several states.
This episode was really a good one because he talked about his fantastic story of being undocumented, how he moved from Peru over to the US, his DACA program experience, his MLS deal (which is owner financed btw), his partnership deals, all the trials and tribulations he has been through coming here to the US, and how he turned it all around in order to be where he is now. His answer to what his big break was is also an interesting story, so make sure you listen till the very end. As always, take notes and take action!

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Instagram: @realdiegocorzo
Mail at: info@diegocorzo.com
https://linktr.ee/realdiegocorzo
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#45 Financing Short-Term Rentals with Daniel & Adam of Host Financial Oct 19, 2022

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In this episode, we are joined by Daniel and Adam, the Co-Founders of Host Financial. Host Financial is a financing company that aids short-term rental owners by bringing in capital for their investments. They are familiar with the short-term rental sector and have a network of capital partners who focus on helping investors in this industry. Host Financial will assist you whether you're looking for short-term or long-term financing or even something like a rehab, remodel, or construction loan. Both Adam and Daniel are here with us to discuss more about their company, short-term rental lending, how you can set yourself up for good financing, what properties to look for and how to analyze them, where we think the real estate market is heading, and how to be a professional operator by being different and unique in the short-term rental space.
Listen in and take action!

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Instagram: @hostfinancial
Facebook: Host Financial
www.hostfinancial.com
Check out their FREE Short Term Rental Revenue Calculator!
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#43 From Military Vet to Owning 91 Doors in Real Estate w/ Erin Helle Oct 05, 2022

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Right off the bat, we’d like to say that this episode hits differently because, in this episode, we did go beyond all the fuzz of real estate and the numbers. Today’s episode features Erin Helle, a Real Estate Investor Coach, Realtor, and Private Money Broker. This one is an awesome story of being in the military for 14 years, then suddenly, after having a health condition and life-changing events, it all made Erin change her perspective and strategy for gaining wealth. Listen to how it all changed for Erin and how she started in real estate. We also tapped into VA loans, IRAs, and syndications. Above all these things, we also talked about life, parenting, and mindset as she talked about taking advantage of our time and how having a vision of what our lives would look like will define our future success.

Take a listen and take action!

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Connect with Erin Helle!
Instagram: @theerinhelle_investorcoach (https://www.instagram.com/theerinhelle_investorcoach/)
Facebook: @theerinhelle (https://www.facebook.com/theerinhelle)
https://bcglobalinvestments.com/

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The Ultimate Guide to Finding & Buying STR’s, let’s run your analytics:

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#38 Visionary CEO Adds Rentable Amenities to Short Term Rentals w/ Madison Rifkin Aug 17, 2022

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In this week’s episode, we have Madison Rifkin, a woman entrepreneur and the CEO/Founder of Mount – a software platform that can take your STR to the next level by turning anything you own into a rentable amenity! Tune in as we dive deep into how she started from doing bike locks when she was 12 years old to being the entrepreneur she is today; all about Mount-its ins and outs from how it all works to their future goals; several ideas from Rafa and Jesse on rentable amenities; the difficulties of doing startups; all about startup accelerators; the future of direct booking and how it can play a huge role in being a professional operator.
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- Spotify
- Apple
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- Instagram
- Facebook
If you’re interested in Rafa’s Course, check the link to his STR Academy Application:
- Stride Academy
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- LinkTree
- Instagram
The Ultimate Guide to Finding & Buying STR’s, let’s run your analytics:
- https://calendly.com/airventurehosting
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#29 Starting with 0 Properties in Real Estate to Over 12 in One Year w/ Joshua Baldovino Jun 15, 2022

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In this episode, we have Joshua Baldovino, a real estate investor and digital content creator. You can find him knee-deep in spreadsheet analysis or creating investment content for social media when he is not at his day job as a Marketing Manager for a California winery. He presently has eight long-term rental units, three short-term rentals, and a flip that he got through standard buy and hold, BRRRR, and direct to seller. Catch this episode as we take a look at how he started with zero background in real estate and ended up having 12 fruitful properties by understanding how the numbers work, proper placements and planning, spreadsheet analysis, and always putting every step into action. Stick around because he shared several tips and tricks on how to get started.
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- Spotify
- Apple
Connect with Rafa Loza on Social Media:
- Instagram
- Facebook
If you’re interested in Rafa’s Course, check the link to his STR Academy Application:
- Stride Academy
Connect with Jesse Vasquez:
- LinkTree
- Instagram
The Ultimate Guide to Finding & Buying STR’s, let’s run your analytics:
- https://calendly.com/airventurehosting
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#17 Acquiring direct bookings and Creating a Presence Outside Online Travel Agencies w/ Mark Simpson Mar 23, 2022

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In this episode we talked to Mark Simpson the CEO of Boostly and Author of The Book Direct Playbook. In this episode we discussed the importance of creating a presence outside of OTA’s such as Airbnb and VRBO. Mark explains the best ways to go about creating a direct booking platform as well as key factors in search optimization. Listen in as Mark explains the best steps to take in acquiring those direct bookings.
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Connect with Rafa Loza on Social Media:

If you’re interested in Rafa’s Course, check the link to his STR Academy Application:

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The Ultimate Guide to Finding & Buying STR’s, let’s run your analytics:

https://calendly.com/airventurehosting

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#10 From Mattress Salesmen to Top Real Estate Producer & Entrepreneur w/ Shanne Carvalho Feb 02, 2022

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In the episode, we discussed the importance of work ethic, Drive, and relentless passion for serving people. Shanne Carvalho is it top producing Real Estate Broker in the Santa Cruz market. Learn how he went from swinging a hammer at age 11 to creating a concierge real estate service.
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