
The Ryan Bakke Show
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May 13, 2024 • 38min
082. How Taylor Jones Built a $74 Million Airbnb Empire | Taylor Jones
Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? Book a call here:► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-appIn this episode of the LearnLikeaCPA Podcast, Taylor shares his journey from a $74 million Airbnb investment to leveraging strategic insights to enhance property profitability and the nuances of real estate investing, focusing on short-term rentals. - Learn how Taylor Jones transitioned from a sales job to owning multi-million-dollar Airbnb properties and his strategies for success.- Discover the importance of automations and SOPs in managing guest experiences and maximizing revenue.- Explore the concept of "return on hassle" and why it's crucial for investors to consider this metric.- Ryan and Taylor discuss the challenges of managing multiple properties and the strategic importance of scaling up.- Insights on repositioning assets and maximizing return on equity in a high-rate environment for sustained growth and profitability.Timestamps:00:00 Embracing free time during COVID to learn.06:05 Why revenue drivers matter significantly in cabin rentals.07:56 How equity run-up leads to apartment unit sale.12:24 Long-term rental strategy and tax advice.16:36 Real estate investment: one property vs. two.24:05 How to avoid short-term, floating debt for stability.25:06 How avoiding debt pressure allows for strategic operational decisions.29:30 Focusing on slow growth and buying over building.35:44 Focusing on owning fewer, more profitable rental units.Want me to answer your questions live? Come to my next Ask Me Anything Q&A:► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-amaLet's connect!► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanbakkecpa/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/learnlikeacpa/► Twitter: https://x.com/RyanBakkeCPA► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanbakkecpa► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanbakkecpa*None of this is meant to be specific investment advice, it's for entertainment purposes only.

Apr 23, 2024 • 18min
081. FinTech and Real Estate Investing | Saad Dar
Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? Book a call here:► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-appWant me to answer your questions live? Come to my next Ask Me Anything Q&A:► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-amaLet's connect!► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanbakkecpa/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/learnlikeacpa/► Twitter: https://x.com/RyanBakkeCPA► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanbakkecpa► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanbakkecpa*None of this is meant to be specific investment advice, it's for entertainment purposes only.

Apr 15, 2024 • 20min
080. Meet the 27-Year-Old Buying Property Management Companies | Patryk Swietek
Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? Book a call here:► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-appIn this episode, I'm sitting down with my good friend Patryk Swietek, to discuss the ins and outs of buying property management companies for cash flow.In this episode, we cover:- Patryk's journey from selling server space online at 14 to buying his first short term rental property- The challenges and lessons learned from buying and managing short term rental properties- The importance of valuing and structuring deals when buying property management companies- Insights into the profitability and scalability of property management businesses- Tips for accessing funds and resources to start investing in property management companiesFollow Patryk online: https://www.instagram.com/patryk_swietek/Timestamps:00:00 People management skills.05:23 Partnering up to flip and renovate properties.09:15 How to value contracts.10:44 Unique acquisition strategies.14:25 How to increase your business's valuation.17:23 Buying businesses with SBA loans.Want me to answer your questions live? Come to my next Ask Me Anything Q&A:► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-amaLet's connect!► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanbakkecpa/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/learnlikeacpa/► Twitter: https://x.com/RyanBakkeCPA► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanbakkecpa► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanbakkecpa*None of this is meant to be specific investment advice, it's for entertainment purposes only.

Apr 8, 2024 • 19min
079. Why You Should Self-Manage Your Rentals | Dave Menapace
Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? Book a call here:► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-appWant me to answer your questions live? Come to my next Ask Me Anything Q&A:► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-amaLet's connect!► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanbakkecpa/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/learnlikeacpa/► Twitter: https://x.com/RyanBakkeCPA► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanbakkecpa► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanbakkecpa*None of this is meant to be specific investment advice, it's for entertainment purposes only.

Apr 1, 2024 • 16min
078. Growing Past Dave Ramsey | Shannon Harr
Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? Book a call here:► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-appWant me to answer your questions live? Come to my next Ask Me Anything Q&A:► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-amaLet's connect!► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanbakkecpa/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/learnlikeacpa/► Twitter: https://x.com/RyanBakkeCPA► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanbakkecpa► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanbakkecpa*None of this is meant to be specific investment advice, it's for entertainment purposes only.

Mar 25, 2024 • 27min
077. How to Find Local Labor For Your AirBnBs | Assaf Karmon
Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? Book a call here:► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-appWant me to answer your questions live? Come to my next Ask Me Anything Q&A:► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-amaLet's connect!► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanbakkecpa/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/learnlikeacpa/► Twitter: https://x.com/RyanBakkeCPA► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanbakkecpa► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanbakkecpa*None of this is meant to be specific investment advice, it's for entertainment purposes only.

Mar 18, 2024 • 9min
076. Meet the Argentinian VA Who Now Manages 73 AirBnBs | Federico Zimmerman
Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? Book a call here:► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-appWant me to answer your questions live? Come to my next Ask Me Anything Q&A:► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-amaLet's connect!► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanbakkecpa/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/learnlikeacpa/► Twitter: https://x.com/RyanBakkeCPA► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanbakkecpa► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanbakkecpa*None of this is meant to be specific investment advice, it's for entertainment purposes only.

Mar 11, 2024 • 14min
075. Partnership Dynamics, LLCs, and Bookkeeping - The Real Estate Tax Playbook | Billy Withers
Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? Book a call here:► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-appWant me to answer your questions live? Come to my next Ask Me Anything Q&A:► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-amaLet's connect!► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanbakkecpa/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/learnlikeacpa/► Twitter: https://x.com/RyanBakkeCPA► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanbakkecpa► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanbakkecpa*None of this is meant to be specific investment advice, it's for entertainment purposes only.

Mar 3, 2024 • 14min
074. Real Estate Developments, Skipping College, and Tax Strategy | Laura Bucko
Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? Book a call here:► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-appWant me to answer your questions live? Come to my next Ask Me Anything Q&A:► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-amaLet's connect!► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanbakkecpa/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/learnlikeacpa/► Twitter: https://x.com/RyanBakkeCPA► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanbakkecpa► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanbakkecpa*None of this is meant to be specific investment advice, it's for entertainment purposes only.

Feb 26, 2024 • 24min
073. The STR Lending Playbook | Parker Borofsky
Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? Book a call here:► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-appWant me to answer your questions live? Come to my next Ask Me Anything Q&A:► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-amaLet's connect!► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanbakkecpa/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/learnlikeacpa/► Twitter: https://x.com/RyanBakkeCPA► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanbakkecpa► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanbakkecpa*None of this is meant to be specific investment advice, it's for entertainment purposes only.