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

Finding great deals is a lot harder than it sounds. Or is it?  We always say that every problems presents one or more opportunities.  That sounds really good in a seminar or on the radio, but what about in the real world?In our continuing quest to find resources to help real estate investors succeed, we found an entrepreneur who looked at all the carnage in the low end housing market and saw a business opportunity.  In fact, we were so impressed that after out first meeting we decided to fly to his office and look at his operation. While we were there, we fired up the microphones and recorded an interview.  Wouldn’t you like to hear it?  We thought so!  Behind the microphones on location in Austin, Texas:•    Your host and lead explorer, Robert Helms•    Co-host, financial strategist and travel coordinator, Russell Gray•    Lawyer, entrepreneur, investment banker and CEO, Jeffrey BallAnyone who’s every watched a late night TV infomercial has probably heard the terms “REO” and “Wholesale”.  And at 2:00 am, the idea of buying bank owned properties for pennies on the dollar SOUNDS easy to do.  But anyone who’s every tried knows it’s a whole lot harder than it looks.  So even if you’re well educated and adequately capitalized, getting into the deal flow can be elusive.  Correction, getting into the GOOD deal flow is elusive.Of course, most people only look at a problem from their own perspective.  If deal flow is a problem for investors, what about the banks who are holding repossessed properties?  Our guest points out that the banks have problems too!   And he tells why the problem is worse on the lower priced properties.Wow!  If both the buyers (investors like you) and sellers (banks holding repo’d property) have problems, there MUST be an opportunity in there somewhere, right?Of course there is!Once we understand the problems from both sides, Jeff reveals how he built a business around solving the problems.  What’s most exciting is there is a role for individual investors to play.If you know there’s great deals in distressed property, but haven’t figured out a practical way to get into the deal flow, then this show is for you!

Options contracts are a powerful, yet often misunderstood and underutilized tool in an investor’s tool box.  What exactly are real estate options contracts?  How do they work?  Most importantly, how can you use them to create profits?  Listen as host Robert Helms, optional co-host Russell Gray, and The Godfather of Real Estate, Bob Helms talk options.  Discover how to use an option to play a rumor, lock in a great price, buy time to arrange financing - and much more!  We know you have options when you listen to the radio.  Thank you for choosing The Real Estate Guys™! Want more?  Sign up for The Real Estate Guys free newsletter at http://realestateguysradio.com/newsletter-signup/

International Real Estate Developer Beth Clifford joins Robert, Russ and the Godfather to discuss the why and how of integrating a global lifestyle with real estate investing. The world has changed!  The internet has made it smaller, the economy has become much more global, and there are more challenges and opportunities than ever before.  What global trends are affecting the location and type of desirable real estate?  What is one of the fastest growing demographics in the world (you'll be surprised!)?  What does it take to make the leap from local living to a global investing lifestyle?  Beth shares about her own transition from corporate America to international real estate investor and developer.  Are you ready to become a global real estate mogul?  Tune in and find out!Want more?  Sign up for The Real Estate Guys free newsletter at http://realestateguysradio.com/newsletter-signup/

A candid conversation with one investor who is getting back on the road to real estate riches after the downturn wiped out much of his portfolio.  We often say that a bend in the road isn’t the end of the road - unless you fail to make the turn! The real estate market made a sharp turn a couple of years ago.  Lots of people failed to adjust and are no longer in the business.  Many of those who are still on the path had to make adjustments. From Donald Trump to Walter Sanford to Robert Kiyosaki to Wayne Palmer, we never get tired of hearing the riches to rags to riches stories.  Successful people are successful - even when they’re failing - because they know how to manage their fears, analyze their failures, get the lessons and take effective action to come back bigger and better than before. We decided to catch up with David Campbell, a former high school teacher turned real estate millionaire who lost nearly everything when the mortgage meltdown slammed property values.  Now, he’s rebuilding - using the lessons from the hard times to build a much stronger and more stable portfolio. Tune in and find out how David manages his psychology in the face of setbacks, and how his approach to real estate investing has changed.  David shares his new investment philosophy and reveals what property types and markets he’s having success with right now - and why. If you think winners never lose, then this show will show you that bad things can happen to good investors.  But a good investor will shift gears and get back on track!

Unless you’ve been living off planet, you know that the real estate world has changed dramatically in the last few years.  Why?  Because financing as we came to know and love it has all but disappeared.  But does that mean people have stopped wanting to buy real estate?  Of course not! The idea of fractional (not “fractured”, though many underwater property owners may feel that way) ownership isn’t new.  It’s a proven structure which is often used to allow people the opportunity to enjoy the use and ownership of resort properties.  But it’s also a great technique for building a diverse portfolio of investment property.  And of course, you can combine resort property and your investment goals in what we call Lifestyle Investing.  That's one of our FAVORITE ways to invest! We think market conditions are ripe for more people to consider fractional structures.  So we decided it would be a good idea to talk to one of the biggest brains on the subject, Dr. Dick Ragatz.  Anytime you call someone “doctor”, you know they’re pretty smart.  Dr. Ragatz has a Master’s degree from the University of California at Berkeley and a Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning from Cornell.  He taught Housing Market Analysis at Cornell and also at the University of Oregon.  He’s been an active participant and leader in many industry trade groups including the American Society of Planning Officials, the American Institute of Planner, the American Institute of Certified Planners, and our personal favorite, the American Resort Development Association (ARDA).  He won awards for outstanding contributions from ARDA in 1989, 1995 and 2006. We could go on and on, but you get the point.  He’s a really smart and accomplished guy, the kind you would want to sit down and talk real estate with.  So, since you couldn’t do that yourself, we did it for you! Check out this very informative interview with this highly intelligent industry leader. Get the inside scoop on what’s happening in one of the most interesting segments of the ever-changing real estate industry, courtesy of The Real Estate Guys Radio Show!  You’re welcome.   ;-)

Insights and reflections from Summit Faculty including Rich Dad Advisors Ken McElroy, Wayne Palmer, Garrett Sutton; plus international developer Beth Clifford, attorney Mauricio Rauld, the Godfather of Real Estate Bob Helms and the Guys!  Recorded with a live studio audience on the Carnival Triumph as we sail through the Caribbean.  Come on board!

Home ownership is the American Dream. Or is it? For many, home ownership has turned out to be a nightmare.  So we decided to examine the pros and cons of owning the roof over your head in today's economy.  Join Robert, Russ and the Godfather for a discussion on whether it still makes sense to own your own home.

Does debt free mean no leverage?  Or are there other ways to optimize return that don’t include mortgages?  The Real Estate Guys look take a fresh look at an old school concept: investing for cash - even when you don’t have any!  Join Robert, Russ and The Godfather as they discuss when cash is essential in today’s market; why “cash is trash” and how to protect the value of your dollars; leverage that doesn’t involve borrowing; and ways to play even when your cash on hand is minimal.

Best selling author Jordan Goodman explains how debt is different as the US attempts to break the gravitational pull of the Great Recession.  New credit card laws went into effect for 2010 and changed the rules for credit card issuers.  What adjustments do credit card holders need to make?  Plus, with record unemployment more people are looking for professional help.  What are the important differences between Debt Settlement and Credit Counseling - and which is better?  Of course, the biggest debt for most people is their mortgage - or for investors, their collection of mortgages.  Long time listeners know The Real Estate Guys are not big fans of mortgage acceleration, but Jordan showed us a technique that made both dollars and sense!  Is it really possible to accelerate a loan without amortization?  Amazing!  Lastly, for many people, foreclosure and bankruptcy are part of their new reality.  Does that mean game over - or is there life after these types of setbacks?  Join Robert, Russ, The Godfather and special guest Jordan Goodman and find out!

Are lenders REALLY writing down loans for property owners - or is it just an urban legend?  The topic has made headlines lately, but what’s happening in the real world?  In today’s episode, The Real Estate Guys bring back mortgage mitigation expert David Lies to discuss the state of the art in real world principal reduction for homeowners and investors alike.  David talks about the underwhelming success of the government’s Home Affordable Modification Program and reveals a brand new market driven solution for underwater property owners.  He says you can solve your cash flow problem and achieve instant equity too!  Is this too good to be true or have we found the Holy Grail of Loan Modification?  Tune in and find out!