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Jordan Isham is the co-founder of My Tennessee Home Solution, a United States Military Academy at West Point graduate, and currently serves as an Infantry Officer in the Army. He is passionate about using the wealth generated from real estate to serve as a force for Good in the world, fueled by his faith in God and intimacy with Jesus. Today, Jordan talks about real estate investing, and shares insights on the importance of personal development, mindset shifts, keys to building a team, ideal systems and tools for business, and the framework of living a life on your terms! KEY POINTS Transitioning from the army to a real estate investor Scaling life by building a foundation within yourself Inspiring leadership to self-actualization Mindset shift: memetic desires to life in freedom How Jordan got into real estate investing Building virtual teams and businesses Systems and tools in Jordan’s business LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle in getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? ·       Capital, thus, partnered with a buddy with money. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success?  Investing in performance coaching. 3.  Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? LinkedIn 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why?  Rich Dad Poor Dad book by Robert Kiyosaki  Think Rich Grow Rich book by Napoleon Hill Atomic Habits book by James Clear 5. If you’d go back and give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started investing in real estate, what would you tell? Take massive action on your ideas! RESOURCES The Richest Man in Babylon book by George Samuel Clason Entrepreneurial Operating System book by Rodolfo Yong Traction book by Gino Wickman Good to Great book by Jim Collins Building an Elite Organization book by Don Wenner LinkedIn   Visit Audible for a free trial and free audiobook download!  

Marcin Drozdz is a multifamily real estate investor, team builder, and Managing Partner at M1 Real Capital, focused on acquiring value-add multifamily properties throughout the southeast. He started investing in real estate in 2006 and has since sourced 9-figures in private capital that has helped acquire over 1,500 units across the US. He is also the host of “The Game” podcast. Topics we discuss with Marcin include mindset, motivation, building networks, and capital raising. When he’s not on the lookout for opportunities, Marcin is teaching up-and-coming real estate investors how to raise capital & scale their real estate business. Marcin was turned on to real estate as he read the Rich Dad, Poor Dad book. Now, he is having fun giving back, teaching, and growing. He is teaching and helping real estate investors how to raise capital and scale their real estate business. KEY POINTS How Marcin got involved in the real estate world Investing in private equity funds Tips on attracting and raising private capital The 6 components of niche assessment Advice for newbie real estate investors LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle in getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Marcin’s credibility was tested and questioned and overcame it by doing the crap work. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success?  Get up at 5:00 am in morning and take a few minutes to meditate and reflect. 3.  Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? Set google alerts that send you a curated weekly list of content you’re interested in.  4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? The Obstacle Is the Way book by Ryan Holiday 5. If you’d go back and give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started investing in real estate, what would you tell? Success is not a destination. Be in a state of being appreciative of where you’re at.  RESOURCES M1 Real Capital MarcinDrozdz.com The Game Podcast LinkedIn Visit Audible for a free trial and free audiobook download!  

Jorge Newbery is a serial entrepreneur, distressed debt and real estate investor, endurance athlete, author, a regular contributor to Huffington Post and other publications, speaker on debt, investing, finance, and housing issues, and Founder and CEO of American Homeowner Preservation (AHP), and PreREO. He also wrote the books, “Burn Zones”, and "Debt Cleanse: How to Settle Your Unaffordable Debts for Pennies On the Dollar (And Not Pay Some At All) that help people resolve debts and rebuild their lives. His journey went from bike racing to the mortgage industry as a loan officer and branch manager and eventually started his own mortgage company with a partner. His lowest point in multifamily investing is when he found himself with a distressed property, rebuilding, and being wrecked by a natural disaster that left him with massive debts. Jorge never filed bankruptcy instead he applied a unique approach in investment philosophy to settle debts! KEY POINTS Facing jail time with a distressed/condemned apartment building  Tackling headache properties and overcoming massive challenges in distressed apartments  What Jorge learned in the mortgage industry that he applied in his own investing company Lessons learned from losing a $26 million portfolio Benefits of investing in notes How to invest in distressed notes with PreREO RESOURCES Prereo.com Burn Zones book by Jorge Newbery Twitter Visit Audible for a free trial and free audiobook download!  

Bob Lachance is a professional hockey athlete turned real estate investor, speaker, mentor, and Founder CEO of REVA Global, LLC, one of the premiere Real Estate Virtual Assistant Staffing companies, He is also the co-host of Pucks to Properties Podcast, and Friday Coffee Break Unfiltered alongside Amy Ransdell and Pat Precourt. Likewise, he is the founder and CEO of Perch Rock Management, LLC, an alternative asset capital firm focused on acquiring distressed, non-performing, and undervalued single-family and multifamily real estate assets in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts markets. In today’s episode, Bob talks about building and utilizing the power of virtual assistants to scale businesses, how to increase business productivity, gaining back lost time while focusing on the income-producing tasks that grow your business, and building a team of Virtual Assistants, and outsourcing business to prevent burnout! KEY POINTS 1.     How a hockey athlete turns into a real-estate investor 2.     Similarities in business and sports 3.     Scaling your real estate business through Virtual Assistants 4.     Misconceptions about hiring VAs 5.     Increasing productivity while working less with VAs LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle in getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? ·        There were a lot of naysayers, and overcame it by blocking all the noise. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success?  Positivity in ups and downs 3.  Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? PropStream (bonus - use this link for a free trial!)  4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? The Compound Effect book by Darren Hardy 5. If you’d go back and give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started investing in real estate, what would you tell? Start buying and holding sooner! RESOURCES PropStream (use this link for a free trial!)  Pucks To Properties Podcast Friday Coffee Break Unfiltered Podcast Revaglobal.com Connect with Bob on Social Media LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Visit Audible for a free trial and free audiobook download!  

Top 10 Lessons from 400 Episodes with Jacob Ayers Thank you so much for investing your time to listen to numerous insights and wisdom from all the remarkable guests in the past years. We are asking you to continually support and listen to us in the upcoming episodes. The right mindset with the right vision, having the knowledge, and taking action are keys to realizing our goals! KEY POINTS Top 10 lessons that Jacob learned in 400 podcast episodes How to create thousands of dollars’ equity through 1 multi-family property Risk mitigation methods to protect deals during this COVID-19 pandemic Jacob’s recent deals and refinance Top 10 Lessons I’ve learned from 400 podcast episodes You don’t have to have it all figured out before you get started (this podcast for example)  Success is built on consistent action You can achieve anything you want if you’re intentional (Intention Journal) Pick an investing strategy and stick with it Surround yourself with people who are like the type of person you want to become Do something every single day that your tomorrow self will thank you for Measure your success not based on other people, but rather based on your past. Always measure backwards.  Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy Build positive momentum with little wins Create a vision for your life and slowly make that vision a reality (Cam Herald’s Vivid Vision) Do what makes you happy. You only have 1 life. Live it to the fullest based on your own rules. Bonus: If you’re not embarrassed by where you were 3 years ago, you’re not growing enough.  RESOURCES Propstream Exactly What to Say book by Phil M. Jones Visit Audible for a free trial and free audiobook download!          

Rafael Cortez is an organizational psychologist, real estate coach, broker, investor, all-around rock star entrepreneur, high-level wholesaler, and host of CEO Pulse Podcast, a show where you'll access to first-hand business experience, strategies & exclusive performance tools from successful entrepreneurs, CEOs and Game Changers. In this episode, Rafael shares insights about the mindset and psychology of entrepreneurs, a lot of stuff about real estate wholesaling, and the systems and processes he uses in his real estate business! KEY POINTS  1.   Shifting from a firefighter into real estate  2.   The benefits of real estate wholesaling 3.   The 6 steps to real estate finding, negotiating, and buying off-market deal  4.   Pre-qualifying sales leads 5.   The importance of real estate cold calling 6.   The 3 stages of conversation 7.   Advice for a real estate wholesaling newbie LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Taking the leap, but overcome by listening to podcasts, and taking massive imperfect action. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success?  Morning rituals through meditation, journaling, working out, listening to podcasts, and reading books. 3.  Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? Audible 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? Psycho-Cybernetics book by Maxwell Maltz The Alchemist book by Paulo Coelhos 5. If you’d go back and give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started investing in real estate, what would you tell? Cut the learning curve through coaching and mentoring! RESOURCES CEO Pulse Podcast Rafael Cortez Instagram YouTube Visit Audible for a free trial and free audiobook download!    

Jamie Gruber is an entrepreneur, a full-time multifamily investor, performance coach, community founder, and leader of Multifamily and More, Gobundance Emerge, and Gobundance Ascend. He is a recovering W2 employee and currently helping people find purpose & fulfillment in life!  KEY POINTS Living an authentic life and not led by ego What a mastermind can do for you How to treat people in mastermind and be part of it GoBundance Jamie’s real estate investing journey The three superpowers that a team must have  LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Deal flow, therefore found another market. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Mindfulness practice through meditation and exploring things. 3.  Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? YouTube 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? Be the Breakthrough book by David Nurse  Outwitting the Devil book by Napoleon Hill The Gap and the Gain book by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan 5. If you’d go back and give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started investing in real estate, what would you tell? Just start in real estate and buy something! RESOURCES Instagram www.gobundanceemerge.com Join and use the code: JAMIE to get $500 off  Visit Audible for a free trial and free audiobook download!

Ryan Bolduc, based in Southern Maine, is an electrical engineer and multifamily investor. Wanting more control of his time, he set out to invest in real estate buying and holding small multifamily properties. Ryan has been documenting his journey to financial & time freedom and beyond. Ryan is a professional engineer, along with being a husband and dad.  KEY POINTS Scaling your real estate portfolio with a day job Keeping your money working - HELOC vs. refinancing Time freedom, Location Freedom, and Financial Freedom How to get started in an expensive market How masterminds and coaching can fuel your growth LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? ·        Mindset and taking action, therefore started listening to real estate investing podcasts. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? ·        Keep grinding and going after until he accomplished his goal. 3.  Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? YouTube Instagram 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? ·        Rich Dad, Poor Dad book by Robert Kiyosaki 5. If you’d go back and give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started investing in real estate, what would you tell? ·        Go buy 4 units now! RESOURCES @mainemultifamily Visit Audible for a free trial and free audiobook download!  

Jason Yarusi is an ultra-runner, workout enthusiast, real estate syndicator, and investor with his wife Pili Yarus. Together, they have acquired over 13-0 multi-family units through their firm, Yarusi Holdings, which repositions properties through operational efficiencies, moderate to extensive renovations, and complete rebranding. Jason hosts The Multifamily Live Podcast, a podcast that provides actionable content and tools to build and strengthen your multifamily business. Moreover, Jason is also the founder of the New Jersey Multifamily Live Club with over 2,500 members that focuses on Real Estate Syndication and Multifamily Investing and trains others on the success formula for buying apartment buildings at www.7FigureMultifamily.com. KEY POINTS 1. What lead Jason to real estate investing 2. The benefits of getting comfortable with uncomfortable situations 3. The secret sauce to Jason’s success 4. How fitness and wealth intersect in Jason's life 5. The key to grow and scale your multi-family business LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it?  Overcompensating on learning instead of action. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Consistency is key because it allows you to see what’s not working. 3.  Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? Google 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? Twelve and a Half book by Garry Vaynerchuk 5. If you’d go back and give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started investing in real estate, what would you tell? “I needed what I was doing at that time to get where I am today!” RESOURCES Yarusi Holdings Visit Audible for a free trial and free audiobook download!  

Belen Caballero is a real estate investor, known as “Belen the Builder” on Instagram for her DIY house rehab and construction expertise. She’s always been a yes-woman, taking everything as an adventure. She moved from across the country to build her real estate portfolio one runned down the house at a time. Belen has learned how to breathe life into her rehabs and shares her journey along the way. She enjoys traveling and experiencing different cultures. Her goal is to achieve financial freedom and create generational wealth. KEY POINTS 1. How to invest in real estate from out of state 2. Finding and analyzing BRRRRs 3. Why long term rentals 4. The power of masterminds and coaching  6. Belen’s plans moving forward LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Believing that it couldn’t do something for them. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Yoga to stay motivated and energized every day. 3.  Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? YouTube 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? Set for Life book by Scott Trench 5. If you’d go back and give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started investing in real estate, what would you tell? Focus less on things that you thought would matter, and things that you thought would never be possible! RESOURCES @belen_the_builder Visit Audible for a free trial and free audiobook download!

Scott Smith is an asset protection attorney based in Austin, Texas, a real estate investor, host of Real Estate Nerds Podcast, and Founder of Royal Legal Solutions, a company that helps real estate investors protect their assets and create time and financial freedom. He started his career as a litigation attorney who brought suits against major insurance companies. He was first aired in the podcast in Episode 129 way back in 2018.  KEY POINTS Key asset protection points investors must know  Why you need asset protection for your real estate portfolio Structuring your asset protection strategy  Why anonymity is important in LLC  Series LLC Land Trusts Tax Incentives RESOURCES Royal Legal Solutions Visit Audible for a free trial and free audiobook download!

Jacob Vanderslice is a Principal at VanWest Partners, a Denver-based real estate investment firm focusing on the acquisition and management of self-storage centers and other opportunistic real estate throughout the United States. VanWest has established a track record with over $195mm in real estate assets. Jacob and his partners’ success is driven by a commitment to delivering an expertly-executed, adaptable strategy with an institutional investment approach.   KEY POINTS Why Jacob focus on self-storage than any other asset-classes  Diversification in real estate Investing in self-storage during a changing economy  Why self-storage management is critical Value-add opportunities in self-storage Factors to consider in choosing a self-storage properties Debt and lending options for self-storage Self-storage investing advice LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Not knowing anything, making mistakes, and being under-capitalized. Overcame it over time by doing deals, learning about operations, execution, underwriting, and financing, and just learning by doing. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Calendar blocking to focus on the important and less of the urgent. 3.  Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? Daily Mail LinkedIn 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? In the Kingdom of Ice book by Hampton Sides 5. If you’d go back and give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started investing in real estate, what would you tell?  “Don’t sell anything.” RESOURCES Email: jacob@vanwestpartners.com LinkedIn VanWest Partners Visit Audible for a free trial and free audiobook download!    

Esteban Andrade is an online entrepreneur, an expert in finding off-market deals, and motivated sellers, business owner, and founder and CEO of Hesel Media, a lead generation agency that is committed to helping people and scaling companies get more off-market property deals.  He is also the host of The Online Hustlers Podcast, the show will reveal the secrets of successful high-level entrepreneurs that turn hustles into multi-million dollar businesses. Currently, Esteban runs a successful Real Estate Investing Marketing Agency with lots of his REI partners all over the USA. KEY POINTS How Esteban got into the world of real estate investing Lesson learned from Esteban’s very first deal Why Due Diligence is important in real estate investing Strategies on finding off-market deals Importance of Lead Generation in finding off-market deals Creative ways to close deals  LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1.   What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it?  Not knowing how to find off-market people, but started working and squading up with someone that’s already doing deals and with longer experience really helps him.  2.   Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Making sure to stay consistent. 3.   Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? Podcasts, YouTube, Audible, and BiggerPockets 4.   What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss  5.   If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Don’t be a chicken and just do it!  RESOURCES  Hesel Media Online Hustlers with Esteban Andrade Facebook Group Detroit Land Bank Authority Visit Audible for a free trial and free audiobook download!

Mike Sowers is an entrepreneur,  licensed real estate contractor and broker,  Certified Commercial Investment Member - CCIM Designation, founder of CRETools Software Corporation, keynote speaker, author of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, "Commercial Real Estate Investing: A Step-By-Step Guide To Finding & Funding Your First Deal", host of the "CREative Commercial Real Estate Podcast", where he interviews the ultra-wealthy investors and uncover their secrets, and CEO of Commercial Investors Group, a company that repositioning commercial real estate assets across the country and franchising their system to help others do the same.   He designed and launched the most comprehensive commercial real estate investing training and education program available in the market, the "Commercial Investing Mastery." From 2005 to 2017 Mike rehabbed over 1,000 properties, mixing in wholesaling, flips, and rentals  KEY POINTS 2 types of risks in real estate 3 myths on commercial real estate investing Property valuation 7 steps to freedom system system Mike’s CRE tools 7 Common mistakes in treating risks  LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1.   What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Trying to figure out how to pay for the property, therefore started by  going to seminars 2.   Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Take a cold shower in the morning, be grateful, take time to think about the important things, and reflect. 3.   Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? Watching other people’s real estate ads and programs, and spending dollars on coaching and mentorships. 4.   What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? The One Minute Manager book by Ken Blanchard  5.   If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? You don’t need a hundred thousand dollars to start in commercial real estate, and you can do it today with zero connections! RESOURCES CREative Commercial Real Estate Podcast Discovery Call with Mike Commercialinvestingmastery.com/webinar Commercialinvestingmastery/book  LinkedIn Visit Audible for a free trial and free audiobook download!  

Viktor Jiracek is a full-time real estate investor, fix, and flipper who flips all types of properties including single-family, townhomes, condos, and mobile homes. Flipping is his passion as well as teaching others to do the same. He helps and mentors real estate beginners starting and making six-figures flipping houses. He is the Founder of the Asoka Health Care Company whose Focus is to consolidate the fragmented home health and hospice care industry. Last year he did 20 flips and his goal is 30 flips for 2021. His best flip was a $64k net profit deal that he ironically almost backed out of. Victor also does lease options, seller financing, short-term rentals, and long-term rentals.  KEY POINTS How did Victor get started in real estate Victor’s very first deal and hurdles encountered Systems and processes for flipping  How to source deals How to source funds for fix & flips How to work with wholesalers as an investor Finding ideal properties and sellers Victor’s worst and best deals Advice to first-time flippers LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1.   What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Victor, like many people, always thought it requires a huge sum of money to get started, so he applied creativity and started earlier. 2.   Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Work on mindset daily with visualization, affirmation, and meditation. 3.   Do you have an online resource that you find valuable?  Victor’s online flip calculator 4.   What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? Good to Great by Jim Collins  5.   If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Get started earlier! RESOURCES Check out this link for your free trial of Propstream Victor Jiracek Victor’s online flip calculator LinkedIn Facebook Six Figure Flipper Facebook Group Instagram Visit Audible for a free trial and free audiobook download!        

Tim Milazzo is a commercial financing entrepreneur, and the co-founder & CEO of StackSource, a tech-enabled commercial real estate financing platform that has now completed more than $250 Million of commercial financing transactions. They are re-inventing the stagnant mortgage brokerage model with a tech-enabled marketplace/service. Prior to StackSource, he worked for Facebook and Google where he helped expand B2B marketplaces in ad tech. Years ago, he interned at a top NYC real estate company before the current real estate tech wave.   KEY POINTS Technology-enabled commercial debt financing  Understanding debt and financing for your next deal Different sources for debt financing Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) Tim’s projections on interest rates Common financing mistakes to avoid Best financing options for buying properties   LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Did not have the time and the knowledge, therefore invest passively as a Limited Partner.  2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Exercise daily. 3. Do you have an online resource that you find valuable?  Subscribing to real estate, personal development, and tech podcasts  4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? Who: The A Method for Hiring book by Geoff Smart  5. If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Start earlier in building relationships with people that you want to steal knowledge from, and start investing as an LP!  RESOURCES Stacksource LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Visit Audible for a free trial and free audiobook download!

Terry Painter is a real estate investor, a member of The Forbes Real Estate Council and is a contributing writer for Forbes Online Magazine, founder of Business Loan Store, and Apartment Loan Store, a company that offers a full line of apartment and multifamily loan options, and a creator of mortgage banking firm specializing in commercial lending in all 50 states since 1997. He has been a top producer for Lasalle Bank and Lehman Brothers.  He is the author of "The Encyclopedia of Commercial Real Estate Advice" published by John Wiley & Sons. He is also known for his exceptional investment consultations and stratagems. For 18 years, he has spoken nationally to commercial real estate investor groups and real estate professionals about commercial real estate investing and lending. For over 20 years, he has built strong correspondent relationships representing Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA/HUD, Life Companies, Wall Street conduits, Hedge Funds, Regional, and National Banks. KEY POINTS Property valuation Commercial real estate lending Commercial versus residential real estate investing Best return-driven investment in multifamily space Value-add real estate The risk of buying property based on a pro forma versus actuals Transitioning to the world of commercial real estate Common mistakes in commercial real estate investing Terry’s investing outlook in 2021 LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1.   What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Trying to figure out what properties to buy that earn interest, and so find a mentor to help with it. 2.   Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Eliminate distractions by not answering the phone, checking on emails, and social media all the time.  3.   Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? LoopNet 4.   What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People book by Stephen Covey  5.   If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Buy properties at a young age! RESOURCES The Encyclopedia of Commercial Real Estate Advice Apartment Loan Store Visit Audible for a free trial and free audiobook download!  

Malyssa and Taylor Meek are a husband and wife team of real estate investors and Airbnb Superhosts, with W2’s as perfusionist and a lawyer. They’re using their individual skills to achieve financial freedom by investing in and managing Airbnb rental properties. Malyssa uses her expertise in finding and setting up a place, decorating, and curating an experience for their guests.  Taylor focuses his attention on the backend, communicating with guests, handling bookings, and running the day-to-day operations. Currently, they are running three Airbnbs and also helping other investors manage their own Airbnb rentals. KEY POINTS How Taylor and Malyssa got into the Airbnb model Airbnb versus long-term rental models Rules of thumb in analyzing short term rentals How to increase your Airbnb return Managing your Airbnb property remotely Scaling your Airbnb business Important qualitative features of Airbnb investment property How Taylor and Malyssa promote their Airbnb properties  LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1.   What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Finding a cash-flowing property was difficult, but using an Airbnb model allowed them to buy a property and achieve the returns they needed.  2.  Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Malyssa writes a daily journal on a list of priorities, and tasks. Taylor gets up early in the morning and works out. 3.   Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? Stessa PriceLabs 4.   What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? I Will Teach You To Be Rich book by Ramit Sethi 5.   If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Rethink our approach to our career, how you look at debt and student loans and start in real estate as early as you can! RESOURCES Stay with Meek Instagram https://linktr.ee/staywithmeek Email: Meekresidential@gmail.com Visit Audible for a free trial and free audiobook download!  

Mark Khuri is a real estate investor, CA Licensed Real Estate Broker, Managing Partner at Aerial Investment Management, Vice-President and Co-founder of SMK Capital Management LLC, a company that focuses on providing eligible investors with attractive returns through commercial income-producing real estate. Mark has been an avid real estate investor for over 15 years and has sourced, underwritten, acquired, raised capital, renovated, managed, and sold both residential and commercial real estate investments throughout multiple markets in the US. He has analyzed hundreds of investment opportunities and has successfully bought, renovated, sold, and invested in over 120 properties with a combined value of over $1 billion and created and managed over 40 real estate partnerships with investors. KEY POINTS Pivoting to deeply discounted distressed residential real estate Top four (4) asset classes that yield high returns What diversification means to Mark Importance of building relationships with operating partners Best investment opportunities today Underwriting multifamily deals Reasons why Mark rejected deals  LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1.What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Getting comfortable with the numbers. Therefore, surrounded himself with a partner that has the experience and hired a mentor to help him get started. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Wake up early, and read a lot. 3.Do you have an online resource that you find valuable?  MultiHousing News  Green Street smkcap.com/5steps/ 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? Rich Dad, Poor Dad book by Robert Kiyosaki 5. If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Start earlier and take advantage of the opportunity! RESOURCES SMK Capital Management Visit Audible for a free trial and free audiobook download!  

Bill is a real estate entrepreneur, speaker, coach, and mentor, and author of the book, “Creative Cash”, Chief Operating Officer at Broadwell Property Group, and owner and Senior Manager of Phoenix Residential Management, LLC, a company that has been operated a portfolio of over 1500residential units and has been in business since 2009. He did not come from a family of real estate people. However, for over 20 years of experience in it, he had a proven track record as he had built a massive portfolio on real estate multifamily with over a thousand units.  KEY POINTS 1.  Creative Seller Financing 2.  Creative Cash: How to go out and get deals 3.  Common real estate problems of sellers and properties 4.  Master Lease Options 5.  Knowing the values in your area 6.  Advantages of Creative Seller Financing for buyers and sellers 7.  How to avoid the Capital Expense Tsunami  LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? The fear of the very first deal and the fear of someone saying, “YES”. But, get into the business that makes offers regularly really helped me get over that nervousness.  2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? A cup of coffee and the Wall Street Journal every morning.  3.  Do you have an online resource that you find valuable?    Clubhouse App  4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? The Prince book by Niccolo Machiavelli The Art of War book by Sun Tzu RESOURCES Email: Bill@gobroadwell.com Broadwell Property Group Creative Cash book by Bill Ham Creative Apartment Deals Visit Audible for a free trial and free audiobook download!