The REtipster Podcast | Real Estate Investing

How to Steal a House - George McCleary Explains

Sep 24, 2024

George McCleary, known for his viral video on squatting, dives into the controversial world of property squatting. He discusses how squatters establish tenancy and the legal complexities faced by property owners. From understanding squatters' rights to the rising issue of title fraud, George shares practical strategies for prevention and protection. He also touches on the quirky concept of 'frogging' and the role of modern technology in safeguarding property. Tune in for essential insights that every property owner should know!

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George McCleary

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Quick takeaways

George McCleary's viral video exposes the alarming ease of squatting, revealing vulnerabilities in property ownership laws and tenant rights.

Squatters can legally assert claims to properties after occupying them for a certain period, complicating eviction processes for property owners.

Title fraud presents a significant threat to property owners, as fraudsters can forge documents, necessitating vigilance in title monitoring.

Deep dives

Travis King: A Land Investing Expert

Travis King is recognized as a leading figure in the land investing business, with over a decade of experience that has allowed him to build a highly profitable enterprise. He authored 'The Land Investors Playbook,' which serves as a comprehensive guide for scaling a land investing business to seven figures and beyond. The book emphasizes that there is always more to learn in the industry, regardless of one's experience level. Travis offers valuable insights into market trends and proven strategies that can help aspiring investors achieve their goals.

Intro

2min

The Complex World of Squatting

21min

Understanding Scams and Their Impacts

5min

Understanding Squatter Rights and Prevention Strategies for Property Owners

4min

Navigating Squatter Challenges

14min

Understanding Title Fraud in Real Estate

8min

Squatting and Title Fraud: Risks and Protections

6min

Defending Property Rights

8min

The Art of Frogging

5min

10.

Concluding Insights on Real Estate Protection and Community Engagement

3min

193: I discovered George McCleary recently when I came across a viral video he made called “I Stole a House.” In this video, he demonstrates how easy it is to be a squatter and take over a house in Portland, Oregon.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com/193)

This video amassed tens of millions of views, and since then, George has been featured on Dr. Phil and in news outlets worldwide, including BiggerPockets, Fox News, and Joe Rogan. Since this happened, George has been educating property owners about the financial devastation caused by squatters and title fraud.

Unfortunately, title fraud has become a big problem in some parts of the country. Even the squatting issue is a potential problem some of us may have to deal with in the land business, so we’re going to get into this subject a bit today and understand what squatting is, what "squatters rights " are, why squatters have rights at all, and what a property owner can do to protect themselves and deal with a squatter if this issue ever comes up.

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