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Aug 10, 2022 • 1h 8min

#37 Adding Value to your Property through ADUs w/ Stephanie Gutierrez

Join us in this episode as we talk with Stephanie Gutierrez, an ADU Realtor, Strategist, and Advisor. Starting out in the medical field doing medical billing and insurance eligibility, we dig deep into how she niched down to ADUs by forming her own team back in 2020. We also touched on the SB9 home act of California and how it could potentially take over the ADU space in the future, all about prefab ADUs, the importance of building a team, why it matters who you work with, and how to start in the ADU space with an investor mindset. For Audio Podcast, Subscribe and Listen to The Big Break Show HERE:SpotifyAppleConnect with Rafa Loza on Social Media:Instagram FacebookIf you’re interested in Rafa’s Course, check the link to his STR Academy Application: Stride AcademyConnect with Jesse Vasquez:LinkTreeInstagramThe Ultimate Guide to Finding & Buying STR’s, let’s run your analytics: https://calendly.com/airventurehostingMASTERMINDS/ GROUPS:Facebook:  Airbnb - The Big Break ShowClubhouse: Airbnb The Big Break
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Aug 3, 2022 • 1h 7min

#36 From Handyman to Multifamily - The Journey into Sustainable Housing w/ Alvin Hope Johnson

Join us on this incredible episode as we talk with the President of Hope Housing Foundation, CEO of MultiFamily Monopoly, and the 2022 TEDx Speaker, Mr. Alvin Hope Johnson. In this podcast, we focused on how he provides affordable housing for several economically challenged and workforce communities across America; their plans to put together their own Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) plant while getting parolees for their labor; all about the Hope Housing Foundation; being on 2022 TEDx as a speaker; several mindset views about knowing your purpose and differentiating yourself from other investors; and how can we be a part of a bigger picture by aiding others while investing in real estate.For Audio Podcast, Subscribe and Listen to The Big Break Show HERE:SpotifyAppleConnect with Rafa Loza on Social Media:Instagram FacebookIf you’re interested in Rafa’s Course, check the link to his STR Academy Application: Stride AcademyConnect with Jesse Vasquez:LinkTreeInstagramThe Ultimate Guide to Finding & Buying STR’s, let’s run your analytics: https://calendly.com/airventurehostingMASTERMINDS/ GROUPS:Facebook:  Airbnb - The Big Break ShowClubhouse: Airbnb The Big Break
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Jul 27, 2022 • 1h 5min

#35 From Fix and Flip to Short Term Rentals w/ Flip Zweig

In this episode, we have Philip "Flip" Zweig from AZ, who is a Real Estate Investor for almost 23 years. He is doing massive things in the Fix and Flip industry and has been teaching others how to get started in the business. Listen in as we talked about how he got into the real estate business, the story of how he lost his properties and what he did during the 2008 crash, going direct to subcontractors when flipping a deal, and how he transitioned into short-term rentals. Plus, listen to some of our insightful thoughts about interest rates at the end. If you are just getting started in the short-term rental space, this episode could really be a great help for you.For Audio Podcast, Subscribe and Listen to The Big Break Show HERE:SpotifyAppleConnect with Rafa Loza on Social Media:Instagram FacebookIf you’re interested in Rafa’s Course, check the link to his STR Academy Application: Stride AcademyConnect with Jesse Vasquez:LinkTreeInstagramThe Ultimate Guide to Finding & Buying STR’s, let’s run your analytics: https://calendly.com/airventurehostingMASTERMINDS/ GROUPS:Facebook:  Airbnb - The Big Break ShowClubhouse: Airbnb The Big Break
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Jul 20, 2022 • 1h 3min

#34 Launching and Scaling a Profitable Online Business w/ Lattice Hudson

In this episode, we have Lattice Hudson, a business coach, and marketing mentor. She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs create more wealth by utilizing a high-ticket evergreen business model. Watch this episode to learn how Lattice went from being in various human resource leadership roles to becoming an online business coach and mentor. We dig deep into what she does, how she could help someone with or without a small following, create a better social media presence, stories of her leading to high-ticket clients, and all the bits and pieces of establishing an awesome coaching program. If you want to learn more about leveling up your business and growing your social media, check out this episode.  For Audio Podcast, Subscribe and Listen to The Big Break Show HERE:SpotifyAppleConnect with Rafa Loza on Social Media:Instagram FacebookIf you’re interested in Rafa’s Course, check the link to his STR Academy Application: Stride AcademyConnect with Jesse Vasquez:LinkTreeInstagramThe Ultimate Guide to Finding & Buying STR’s, let’s run your analytics: https://calendly.com/airventurehostingMASTERMINDS/ GROUPS:Facebook:  Airbnb - The Big Break ShowClubhouse: Airbnb The Big Break
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Jul 13, 2022 • 1h 11min

#33 From Project Manager to Owning Over $100,000,000 through Real Estate Development w/ Ahmed Seirafi

In our 33rd episode, we sit down with Ahmed Seirafi, the founder of Andalusia Development Company and a commercial real estate (CRE) developer. Ahmed has used his knowledge, expertise, and skills to improve and extend real estate ventures, most notably in the commercial real estate industry. Most importantly, he is so good at spotting a good deal. Tune in to this awesome episode as we discuss how he got started, what his first deal looked like, and some very notable steps required to get started in development, such as his permitting processes for small and large-scale commercial development, initial planning, costs, why it is always important to not limit our beliefs as we get into the development space, and so much more. For Audio Podcast, Subscribe and Listen to The Big Break Show HERE:SpotifyAppleConnect with Rafa Loza on Social Media:Instagram FacebookIf you’re interested in Rafa’s Course, check the link to his STR Academy Application: Stride AcademyConnect with Jesse Vasquez:LinkTreeInstagramThe Ultimate Guide to Finding & Buying STR’s, let’s run your analytics: https://calendly.com/airventurehostingMASTERMINDS/ GROUPS:Facebook:  Airbnb - The Big Break ShowClubhouse: Airbnb The Big Break
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Jul 6, 2022 • 1h 5min

#32 Overcoming Anxiety and Depression Through the Lens of Photography w/ Jeremy Janus

In this episode, we're taking a breather from real estate and taking things in a different light as we talk with Jeremy Janus, who is now very well-known in nature photography. After graduating from high school, Jeremy relocated from California to Colorado when he was 18 and had severe depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. He embraced nature to find meaning after going through some difficult times. At the age of 20, he began drawing and painting, which led to him being fascinated with photography. This is when his career as an artist truly began. Listen to this episode as we discuss how Jeremy is fusing his passion for art and nature with his nature photography. We also reflect on his life, the difficult circumstances he has faced, and how nature photography has helped him appreciate the positive aspects of life.PS. If you are experiencing anxiety and clinical depression, always know that you are not alone, and we are here to help in every way we can.I hope this episode makes us realize that we have to take anxiety and depression seriously and that this episode brings light in some way that we can learn and apply to our personal lives.For Audio Podcast, Subscribe and Listen to The Big Break Show HERE:SpotifyAppleConnect with Rafa Loza on Social Media:Instagram FacebookIf you’re interested in Rafa’s Course, check the link to his STR Academy Application: Stride AcademyConnect with Jesse Vasquez:LinkTreeInstagramThe Ultimate Guide to Finding & Buying STR’s, let’s run your analytics: https://calendly.com/airventurehostingMASTERMINDS/ GROUPS:Facebook:  Airbnb - The Big Break ShowClubhouse: Airbnb The Big Break
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Jun 29, 2022 • 1h 6min

#31 Leveraging Credit Cards to Build a Multimillion Dollar Real Estate Portfolio w/ Shawn Ackerman

In this episode, we have Shawn Ackerman who is a real estate investor generating massive income in the Midwest area, specifically in Milwaukee, through creative financing deals. Listen to how he started leveraging credit cards to gain awesome properties with minimal cost by getting into subject-to financing deals. We deep-dive into long distances investing, best strategies when looking to invest out of state, and the key fundamentals needed to just get started. For Audio Podcast, Subscribe and Listen to The Big Break Show HERE:SpotifyAppleConnect with Rafa Loza on Social Media:Instagram FacebookIf you’re interested in Rafa’s Course, check the link to his STR Academy Application: Stride AcademyConnect with Jesse Vasquez:LinkTreeInstagramThe Ultimate Guide to Finding & Buying STR’s, let’s run your analytics: https://calendly.com/airventurehostingMASTERMINDS/ GROUPS:Facebook:  Airbnb - The Big Break ShowClubhouse: Airbnb The Big Break
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Jun 22, 2022 • 1h 3min

#30 Scaling Fix and Flips while using Other People's Money w/ Dan Zhukov

In this episode, we have Dan Zhukov who is a real estate investor and is known for his fix & flips while teaching people how to do it without using any of their own money through his course, Urban Flip Academy. He moved from London, UK, started a house cleaning business, started learning about real estate, did private money lending with friends, did fix & flips, and eventually ended up with 13 active projects in his portfolio. Listen to his story as he takes us through his journey here in the United States and how he became this beast in real estate by essentially educating himself through mentorship, being big on networking, proper relationships with investors, and the power of social media. He also talks about his course and how he would want to help other people invest in real estate whilst minimizing their risks. For Audio Podcast, Subscribe and Listen to The Big Break Show HERE:SpotifyAppleConnect with Rafa Loza on Social Media:Instagram FacebookIf you’re interested in Rafa’s Course, check the link to his STR Academy Application: Stride AcademyConnect with Jesse Vasquez:LinkTreeInstagramThe Ultimate Guide to Finding & Buying STR’s, let’s run your analytics: https://calendly.com/airventurehostingMASTERMINDS/ GROUPS:Facebook:  Airbnb - The Big Break ShowClubhouse: Airbnb The Big Break
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Jun 15, 2022 • 1h 1min

#29 Starting with 0 Properties in Real Estate to Over 12 in One Year w/ Joshua Baldovino

In this episode, we have Joshua Baldovino, a real estate investor and digital content creator. You can find him knee-deep in spreadsheet analysis or creating investment content for social media when he is not at his day job as a Marketing Manager for a California winery. He presently has eight long-term rental units, three short-term rentals, and a flip that he got through standard buy and hold, BRRRR, and direct to seller. Catch this episode as we take a look at how he started with zero background in real estate and ended up having 12 fruitful properties by understanding how the numbers work, proper placements and planning, spreadsheet analysis, and always putting every step into action. Stick around because he shared several tips and tricks on how to get started. For Audio Podcast, Subscribe and Listen to The Big Break Show HERE:SpotifyAppleConnect with Rafa Loza on Social Media:Instagram FacebookIf you’re interested in Rafa’s Course, check the link to his STR Academy Application: Stride AcademyConnect with Jesse Vasquez:LinkTreeInstagramThe Ultimate Guide to Finding & Buying STR’s, let’s run your analytics: https://calendly.com/airventurehostingMASTERMINDS/ GROUPS:Facebook:  Airbnb - The Big Break ShowClubhouse: Airbnb The Big Break
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Jun 8, 2022 • 1h 2min

#28 From RN to Multi-Million dollar Real Estate Syndication w/ Savannah Arroyo, RN, MSN

In this episode, we have Savannah Arroyo, RN, MSN, who is a healthcare professional and has a master’s degree in Nursing Leadership and Administration. She started her nursing career in 2014, began investing in 2020, and is now the CEO of Networth Nurse. Grab your pen and paper and take notes as Savannah takes us through how Networth Nurse started and explained to us the world of Real Estate Syndication.  She explained every single detail including its structure, the overall general setup, underwritings, structuring of her deals based on the roles of GP, cost segregation, value-add strategy, different ways to get into real estate investment, capital raise, and being able to educate healthcare professionals on their financial investment journey. For Audio Podcast, Subscribe and Listen to The Big Break Show HERE:SpotifyAppleConnect with Rafa Loza on Social Media:·       Instagram FacebookIf you’re interested in Rafa’s Course, check the link to his STR Academy Application: Stride AcademyConnect with Jesse Vasquez:LinkTreeInstagramThe Ultimate Guide to Finding & Buying STR’s, let’s run your analytics: https://calendly.com/airventurehostingMASTERMINDS/ GROUPS:Facebook:  Airbnb - The Big Break ShowClubhouse: Airbnb The Big Break

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