Welcome back to the Real Estate Investing School Podcast. In this episode, Lamè Kinikini, owner of Elk Ridge Management and Holdings, shares his journey from door-to-door sales to real estate investing. Lamè has primarily used creative finance to grow his portfolio to over $15mil+ and earned himself the nickname Short Term Rental King. Lamè started by purchasing his first investment property as a short-term rental and quickly realized the potential for passive income. He scaled his portfolio by leveraging creative finance strategies and using other people's money. He developed the CASTR strategy, which combines creative acquisitions with short-term rentals and by focusing on this niche, Lamè has been able to provide value to investors and generate significant cash flow. Lamè emphasizes the importance of expertise in operating short-term rentals and the opportunities it presents in today's market. He goes onto shares his insights on the short-term rental industry, how to succeed in it, and the importance of having an abundance mindset and diversifying client sources beyond Airbnb. Joe and Lamè go on to highlight the benefits of tapping into executive assistance and professional contracts as alternative ways to find clients. They then end their conversation by discussing the benefits of buying right in today's market and the value of authentic relationships in business and life. Having a hard time finding deals in today's market or have more questions about lending? Book a free one on one strategy call with one of our experienced real estate coaches with the link below to see how we can help you! Book a free real estate investing strategy call! No experience necessary. Check out the Real Estate Investing School Youtube Real Estate Investing School Instagram Brody’s Instagram Joe’s Instagram Lamè's Instagram    

Brody and Joe discuss how real estate impacts lifestyle, the importance of market understanding, customization in strategies, focusing on priorities, training focus, taking action, embracing adventure, finding healing in nature, and partnering to maximize strengths in real estate investing.

Welcome back to the Real Estate Investing School Podcast! In this Real Deal episode, Brody joins his brother in law Tyler Bennett as the two discus the details of Tyler and his wife Mishayla's first real estate deal, which involved a single-family house close to a college campus. Tyler discusses how he found the deal, how he funded it, and how he forced appreciation. He emphasizes the importance of creativity, looking at properties strategically, and he also highlights the benefits of working with for sale by owner properties. This episode provides valuable insights for those looking to get started in real estate investing, and explores the journey of a married couple in real estate investing. Brody and Tyler go on to discuss the importance of building relationships and overcoming challenges in the process. They also highlight the significance of making emotional decisions, the potential for cashflow by renting rooms, and their experience of maximizing space in a detached garage. They emphasize the benefits of co-signing and partnering for financing, the importance of retaining ownership in real estate investments, and offer advice for married couples getting started in real estate. The conversation concludes with a discussion on communication, compromise, and the power of persistence and networking.  Having a hard time finding deals in today's market? If so, book a free strategy call with us in the link below to see how we can help you! Book a free real estate investing strategy call! No experience necessary. Check out the Real Estate Investing School Youtube Real Estate Investing School Instagram Brody’s Instagram Tyler's Instagram

Welcome back to the Real Estate Investing School Podcast. In this episode, young 26-year-old stud, entrepreneur, and real estate investor Alex Murillo joins us for an excellent conversation. Alex shares how he broke down the door into real estate investing at 22 alongside his wonderful wife and quickly aquired 15 units.  Starting at 22 years old, Alex and his wife began house hacking, buying properties and renting out rooms to cover their expenses. They focused on properties that would cash flow and used a 1031 exchange to acquire multi-unit properties in Ohio. However, they faced challenges with renovations and difficult tenants along the way. In this conversation, Alex shares his experiences and lessons learned from investing in real estate. He discusses the importance of property managers and the challenges he faced with finding reliable ones. He also talks about the costs of property renovations, the potential for higher rents, and emphasizes the long-term benefits of real estate investing and the need to think bigger. Alex highlights the value of partnerships and the willingness to ask for help. Alex's dream deal is to pay off his primary residence, as he enjoys his lifestyle he has earned playing pickleball, backpacking, and spending time with his family and dogs. Having a hard time finding deals in today's market or have more questions about lending? Book a free one on one strategy call with one of our experienced real estate coaches with the link below to see how we can help you! Book a free real estate investing strategy call! No experience necessary. Check out the Real Estate Investing School Youtube Real Estate Investing School Instagram Brody’s Instagram Joe’s Instagram Alex Instagram

Welcome back to the Real Estate Investing School Podcast! In this episode, host Brody Fausett shares the details of a compelling glamping project he is currently working on. If you like unique architecture, glamping, and lucrative real estate deals, this episode is for you! Brody starts with discussing the process of finding and acquiring the land, as well as the benefits of building in an area with less snow. Brody then goes onto explain the funding process and how he formed unique partnerships to create an ultimate win-win situation with his friends turned business partners. Brody also highlights the importance of education and working with the right people in real estate investing. Additionally, he discusses the design of the resort and how it was optimized to maximize returns. The episode is an excellent guide to anyone who is interested in how to form unique real estate parnterships as well as the specifics of what it takes to create a dream project like this one. Having a hard time finding deals in today's market? If so, book a free strategy call with us in the link below to see how we can help you! Book a free real estate investing strategy call! No experience necessary. Check out the Real Estate Investing School Youtube Real Estate Investing School Instagram Brody’s Instagram

Welcome back to the Real Estate Investing School Podcast. In this episode, Investor Dad Justin Morgan joins us on the show! Justin Morgan shares his real estate investing journey, starting from his early experiences in the late 1990s to his current ventures. Justin emphasizes the importance of buying properties at a discount and focusing on cash flow rather than speculation. Justin also discusses the lessons he learned from the 2008-2009 market crash and the need to be cautious and strategic in real estate investments. He highlights the importance of creating deals rather than simply finding them and shares his rules for flipping, wholesaling, and long-term holds. In this conversation, Morgan goes on to discus the changes in the nightly rental market, his transition to the rent by the room model, and the importance of financial education and action in real estate. He also shares his personal reflection and the inspiration behind the Investor Dads movement. Justin emphasizes the need to prioritize family and enjoyment in life, and shares his dream deal of building a rent by the room portfolio. Having a hard time finding deals in today's market or have more questions about lending? Book a free one on one strategy call with one of our experienced real estate coaches with the link below to see how we can help you! Book a free real estate investing strategy call! No experience necessary. Check out the Real Estate Investing School Youtube Real Estate Investing School Instagram Brody’s Instagram Joe’s Instagram  

Welcome back to the Real Estate Investing School Podcast! In this episode, Real Deal host Brody Fausett interviews Bowman Loo about a unique land development deal where Bo shares how he helped a developer secure financing for a master plan community by utilizing PID (Public Infrastructure District) financing. The two discuss the importance of municipal due diligence, understanding zoning and ordinances, and building relationships with city officials. Bo also emphasizes the value of strategic real estate investing and the potential for creative financing in various types of deals.  Overall, this episode provides valuable insights for investors interested in land development and financing strategies. Having a hard time finding deals in today's market? If so, book a free strategy call with us in the link below to see how we can help you! Show Links: Book a free real estate investing strategy call! No experience necessary. Check out the Real Estate Investing School Youtube Real Estate Investing School Instagram Brody’s Instagram Bowman's LinkedIn Bowman's Instagram

Welcome back to the Real Estate Investing School Podcast. In this episode, we have a great conversation with Columbus based real estate expert and investor, Tommy Harr. Tommy went from making $32,000/year at 23 to having a 65+ unit portfolio worth over $15,000,000. Tommy started in real estate by wholesaling and flipping houses while he was in his young twenties. Tommy was a hustler but faced a six figure loss on his first flip. Rather than getting discouraged and pivoting from real estate, he didn't let that setback discourage him and continued to learn and grow.  Alongside his 150+ flips and many more wholesales, Tommy also built a rental portfolio by house hacking and leveraging his wholesaling business. He scaled his business by acquiring properties from his own wholesaling company. Tommy's story highlights the importance of perseverance, continuous learning, and leveraging different strategies in real estate investing. Harr discusses the benefits of vertical integration in real estate investing, which allows for greater profitability and the ability to engage in wholesaling, flipping, and long-term holding. Tommy emphasizes the importance of building a real estate business and using active income to fund the acquisition of rental properties. He also shares his philosophy of using real estate to create financial freedom and build a legacy for his family as well as the power of networking and leveraging social media to find deals and raise capital. Tommy ends by providing insights into the Burr method and the importance of rate and term refinancing. Having a hard time finding deals in today's market or have more questions about lending? Book a free one on one strategy call with one of our experienced real estate coaches with the link below to see how we can help you! Book a free real estate investing strategy call! No experience necessary. Check out the Real Estate Investing School Youtube Real Estate Investing School Instagram Brody’s Instagram Joe’s Instagram Tommy's Instagram Tommy's YouTube    

Welcome back to the Real Estate Investing School Podcast! Today we replay to key episode with Brody and Jay! Everyone going to the mall right? Now imagine owning the mall! Luckily for you we have just the guy on to teach you how to do so.   Jay faced environmental clearance challenges and lease descrepancies among other problems but he still closed the deal. He effortlessly managed risks and turned them into on of his biggest opportunities. Jay's secret to success is building solid relationships with lenders. Jay shares insider tips on how to win over loan officers and secure financing even in challenging situations!   From cold-calling to face-to-face meetings, Jay spills the beans on how to forge connections and get lenders on your side. So, if you’re ready to learn from a true real estate investment rockstar, tune in to Real Estate Investing School now and let Jay inspire you to replicate his success. Trust me, this is one episode you don't want to miss.   Having a hard time finding deals in today's market? If so, book a free strategy call with us in the link below to see how we can help you! Show Links: Book a free real estate investing strategy call! No experience necessary. Check out the Real Estate Investing School Youtube Real Estate Investing School Instagram Brody’s Instagram Joe’s Instagram Jay’s Instagram

Welcome back to the Real Estate Investing School Podcast. In this episode, we have manufactued home master Jason Velie join Joe to take a deep dive into this intriguing niche of real estate that not enough people are talking about.  Jason shares his journey from a finance career to real estate investing, starting with no money and building a portfolio of 59 rental units and 13 active single-family flips in only four short years. He discusses the slow start and exponential growth of his business, attributing it to continuous learning, building credibility, and word-of-mouth referrals through posting on social media. Jason also explains the financeability of manufactured homes, including the importance of permanent foundations, skirting, and age restrictions. He highlights the advantages of flipping manufactured homes, such as lower costs and less competition. As well as, he clarifies the differences between mobile, modular, and manufactured homes, and discusses the financing options for barn dominiums, tiny homes, and shipping container homes. Velie points out the differences between modular and stick-built homes, sharing his personal experience of finding and buying a modular home. He explains how modular homes can be viewed as stick-built homes and the implications for financing and appraisals. Jason also highlights the value of modular homes and the potential for higher resale prices. He then goes beyond modular and manufactured homes and dives into the concept of weighted ownership in real estate and the importance of transparency. Jason shares his contact information for those interested in partnering with him or learning from his experiences. He concludes by discussing his dream deals, recommending the book 'The Go-Giver,' and reflecting on the purpose of life. Having a hard time finding deals in today's market or have more questions about lending? Book a free one on one strategy call with one of our experienced real estate coaches with the link below to see how we can help you! Book a free real estate investing strategy call! No experience necessary. Check out the Real Estate Investing School Youtube Real Estate Investing School Instagram Brody’s Instagram Joe’s Instagram Jason's Instagram Joint Venture with Jason Velie