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

The U.S. debt ceiling debate of 2011 is one of the biggest financial stories since the mortgage meltdown set off a chain reaction of quantitative easing, government stimulus and swelling deficits.For the average person, a lot of this is so big and far away from Main Street, that watching, waiting and wondering seems like the best you can do.  A few real adventurous souls are lighting up social media with political rhetoric and semi-serious calls for revolution.But we’re just real estate guys.  Politics is about what SHOULD happen and who’s to blame when things go sideways.  We prefer a more practical discussion about what IS happening, what is LIKELY to happen and what we can do in response to either avoid loss or make money (or both!).  Let the politicians and the pundits solve the mysteries of the universe.For this episode of The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show, we take a look at the debt ceiling debate and what it potentially means for real estate investors.  And if you happen to be listening after some or all of the dust has settled, it’s still worth tuning in because this isn’t the first time Uncle Sam has faced this dilemma.  And it’s a safe bet it won’t be the last time.So join Robert and Russ for another exciting adventure into real estate investment talk!The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

If necessity is the mother of invention, then distress is the mother of creativity.  And if you’ve ever been in a brainstorming session, you know the best ideas come from getting lot of people talking.   It’s also true that the brightest, most experienced people often have a lot to say. So for today’s episode we invited a guy who’s been finding interesting ways to close deals and generate profits - even in a "bad" economy. When you can buy property for below replacement cost, it seems like it would be obvious how to make money.  But then again, properties are selling below cost for a reason.  And the paths to profits for problem properties aren’t always obvious or easy, which is exactly why creative real estate investors are enjoying this market.  When solutions aren’t apparent, even well-capitalized players aren’t bidding - which opens the door for smaller, more imaginative investors.  Tune in to Robert, Russ and special guest David Campbell and unleash the real estate artist inside of you! The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show and podcast provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed. For more information and to subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com.

Your questions are the stars of today’s episode!  While we address several excellent queries, we camped out on one in particular because it’s a common, but very important topic.  When you see a great deal with instant (found) equity, room for improvement (forced equity); plus it's in a strong rental market, do you flip out for the quick bucks - or go long for the cash flow, tax breaks, and long term (passive) equity growth?  Decisions, decisions!  And how does today’s lending environment affect your choice? So much to talk about! Listen in as Robert, Russ and the Godfather draw upon their collective experience to share their answers to your questions. The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com.

Moving up to ”big deals” is the goal of everyone who plays Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki’s Cash Flow game, just like going from little green houses to big red hotels is the path to riches in Parker Brothers’ Monopoly.  In the real world, the natural progression for real estate investors is from single family houses to apartment buildings.  But the real world means real money, which can be scary in a tenuous economy.  So what’s happening in today’s apartment market and how do you make the transition to the big leagues?  To find out, The Real Estate Guys sit down with long time investor, CPA and commercial real estate broker, Steve Fithian.  Listen and learn as Steve draws upon his decades of experience to share pearls of real world wisdom about apartment investing.  The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

Good things happen when the market is bad.  Why?  Because smart people become very creative.  This episode features a variation on a theme motivated developers used during the boom to improve their cash flow.  One thing skittish investors really like in an uncertain economy is predictable cash flow.  Listen and learn as our special guest Ron Black explains how motivated sellers are creating a compelling value proposition to attract investors who are ready to buy, but want a safety net. The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

As your collection of real estate grows, so does the size of your reserves and the volume of cash flowing through your hands.  Are there lessons to be learned from how big players like banks manage their cash?  To find out, The Real Estate Guys™ invite special guest Patrick Donohoe into the studio to unravel one of the more mysterious methods big banks use to manage cash.  We’re pretty sure you haven’t thought of this!  The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed.

The Checkbook IRA allows you to act quickly when you see a great deal for a non-traditional investment like a foreclosure, short sale, fixer-upper or discount note.  No more paperwork and waiting while your custodian reviews and approves your deal.  Just write a check and get it done! With the stock market down (again), concerned investors are turning back to real estate - and are looking to their individual retirement accounts and rollover 401ks as a funding source.  The Checkbook IRA takes a lot of the hassle out of the whole process. Listen in as The Real Estate Guys™ talk with attorney Mauricio Rauld about this exciting tool for real estate investing using your self-directed retirement account. The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

Attorney Mauricio Rauld sits in with The Guys to help answer a variety of your questions including how to find a great deal, how to get started with very little money, ideas for getting out of an underwater property, finding a good real estate agent in a foreign country; plus lots of legal and tax questions such as how to invest successfully in a tenant friendly state, the pros and cons of being a “dealer”, investment strategies to mitigate taxes, and more.  Listen and learn!  The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com.

The right to own property is at the heart of true freedom.  From ideas to enterprise to personal and real property, the ability to acquire, improve, enjoy and profit from possessions is what motivates individuals to get up and be productive every day.  In the course of human history, no document has done more than the United States Constitution to protect the right to own property.  So for Memorial Day, when Americans all over the world stop to remember with gratitude all the brave men and women who have paid the ultimate price to defend the Constitution, we invited Dr. Mark Skousen, the organizer of the Freedom Fest Convention, to share his thoughts on the topics of freedom, prosperity and the importance of civil debate.  The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

Doing big deals often means getting big loans.  But if a deal goes sideways, it's no fun.  And if there's a personal guarantee, that's when the stress really hits the fan!  Even if you're not in the big deal club yet, this episode has a lot for you.  Would you rather get the lesson before or after you sign on the dotted line?  Before is better!  So listen in as we talk to special guest, commercial loan workout expert Phil Jemmett.  Discover the three major leverage points to use when negotiating with a lender, and where to get help when you're in over your head.  The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com