The Real Estate Guys Radio Show - Real Estate Investing Education for Effective Action

From the floor of the New Orleans Investment Conference, we visit with fund manager Frank Holmes, best-selling author and radio personality Charles Goyette, and precious metals commentator Brien Lundin. After a full four days of educational sessions, presentation preparation and delivery, and lively conversations with fellow speakers and attendees, our brains are full.  SO fun.In this episode, we share our take aways and the perspectives of our guests about where the U.S. and global economies are headed.  While not everyone agrees on what lies ahead (some see storm clouds and others see sunny skies), we all agree there are lessons to be learned from following the money - and opening our minds to diverse perspectives in order to get the most accurate picture.So strap in and get ready for another stimulating episode of  The Real Estate Guys™ radio show!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Rehabbing is a rite of passage for most real estate investors.  Nearly everyone tries it.  But some people turn it into a thriving business.  How?In this episode, we sit down face to face with professional rehabber Terry Kerr.  For over a decade, Terry's built a booming business buying, fixing up, renting and selling single family homes.And Terry didn't just come in after the crash to help clean up the mess (though he's a major contributor to the effort!).  He started before the bottom fell out and not only survived the bust, but thrived through it.  So he's been there, done that - and is still doing it today!One thing we've leared from truly successful people is that they're happy to share the lessons they've learned along the way.So listen in as Terry shares practical tips, guiding principles and insider secrets that have shaped his career.The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

When investors are ready to trade in their little green houses for something bigger, there are more choices than just apartments.  In this episode, we talk office properties with commercial agent and real estate investor Craig Coppola.Savvy residential real estate investors pay attention to their local commercial markets because office and industrial absorption can provide important clues about the local economy and job market.  After all, residential tenants have to work some place - and many work in commercial properties,And while there are similarities between commercial and residential investing, there are also some important differences.  So whether you're thinking of making the jump from residential to commercial or you simply want to use the commercial market for insights into your local economy, listen into our discussion with commercial property veteran Craig Coppola.The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Whether times are good, bad, uncertain or chaotic, it always makes sense to focus on fundamentals.  And there's nothing more fundamental than food.So even though the world is in the "information" age, it didn't leave industry or agriculture.  New opportunities don't mean old ones disappear or aren't attractive.  And when the value of something as central to commerce as currency is falling into question, where can investors go not just to hedge, but to profit?In this episode, we visit with the CEO of an international investment company.  He shares with us the path of discovery his firm and clients explored in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis.  The conclusions they came to and where those led to are the focus of the conversation.  We found it fascinating and think you will too!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

We think crowdfunding will be to connecting dollars to deals what social media has been to connecting people.  Yeah, it could be THAT big. So we went out to the 2nd annual Crowdfunding Bootcamp to find out more.  Of course, we took our mobile microphones. While we were there we chatted with the leading law firm in the space (yes, there are rules to follow), a super-bright crowdfunding real estate entrepreneur (yes, people are already doing it), a honcho for the Small Business Council (you can fund start-ups too!), and three of The Real Estate Guys™ listening audience who happened to be in attendance (good things happen when you get out and about!) It was a great time, we learned a lot, and we’re excited to share snippets of the experience with you! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

The dollar has been on a steady decline since Nixon took it off the gold standard in 1971.  The result is inflation and it's one of the reasons equity happens.Quantitative Easing (QE) is one of the significant contributing factors to a falling dollar.  As China becomes vocal in its calls to abandon the U.S. dollar as the world's reserve currency, alert investors are preparing their portfolios for a further falling dollar.What does all this mean for real estate investors?  And is there a way to profit?Tune in to this episode as The Guys discuss how real asset investing can help investors both survive and thrive the demise of the dollar.The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Because the US dollar is the reserve currency of the world, what happens in Washington DC and at the Federal Reserve has a big effect on the rest of the world. Likewise, how the world responds to Washington and the Fed affects the strength of the US dollar, which in turn affects interest rates.  And interest rates affect real estate investors.So while the government shutdown is one level of stress, a possible debt default is a potential crisis of much larger proportions.  How will it all play out?  While a traditional default is unlikely, it's very likely the debt ceiling will be raised and the dollar will continue its slow and steady slide.  When you're buying a property and getting a loan for the long term, the long term direction of the dollar creates both challenges and opportunities every real estate investor should be aware of.Listen in as The Guys discuss the government shutdown and the great debt ceiling debate on The Real Estate Guys™ radio show!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

The legendary Tom Hopkins comes in studio to share his thoughts on real estate, investing and what it takes to succeed in today’s economy. In his long and storied career, Tom has seen it all.  Along the way, he’s helped millions of people through his seminars, books and boot camps, including your hosts, Robert Helms and Russell Gray. So, listen in as The Real Estate Guys™ talk shop with an icon in the industry, Tom Hopkins!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Retirement accounts hold trillions of dollars.  Almost all of it is in the hands of Wall Street through stocks, bonds, mutual funds and annuities.  For those who want to move their money closer to Main Street, real estate, precious metals and private placements are an appealing alternative. In this episode, The Real Estate Guys™ talk to self-directed individual retirement account expert Glen Mather about all the exciting options. Though many investors have already discovered the powerful benefits of self-directed retirement account investing, the vast majority of investors falsely believe that Wall Street is their only option.  And even those familiar with the idea of self-direction may not be up to speed on the latest and greatest innovations. So listen and learn as The Real Estate Guys™ talk about how you can harness the power of individual retirement accounts to help yourself and others grow their portfolio with real assets.

Like it or not, lawyers and legal bills are a fact of life for real estate investors.  In this episode, The Real Estate Guys™ discuss some of the kinds of lawyers you’ll need, what you should think about when setting up your legal team, and some practical tips for getting more bang for your buck.Best of all, there are no lawyers on the show, so we can invoke talk show host / listener privilege.  Enjoy!The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training, perspectives and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com