The Flip Talk Podcast with Don Costa
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Are you looking to build a business around your passion and make the income you want without having to sacrifice all your free time to do it? Do you want straightforward and helpful advice without all the fluff? As the real estate industry grows, it gets harder to find coaches who've been through it all and have knowledge backed by years (or decades) of experience. Flip Talk with Don Costa is a no BS podcast that gives real actionable information that you can use to start or grow your real estate business. No fluff, no bull, and no so-called "experts". Just real knowledge, tips and tricks from the guys who actually flip houses every day! Flip Talk is the podcast for those thinking about getting into real estate. It supports people who want to get more traction for their business and experts who want to stay in the know with current trends in the market. The real estate industry is vast, and it can take a while to find the right direction to go in. If you're looking to get started, trying to find the right hires, scaling your business, identifying new marketing tactics, wholesaling, etc., Flip Talk is here to help. Don't let the fear of what you don't know get in the way of you achieving financial freedom. This show invites guests who share real experiences from the field and fresh insights on what's currently working (and not working) in the real estate world. It's not just about the wins and the fancy cars but also the failures and sacrifices it takes to achieve your real estate and financial goals. Flip Talk offers aspiring real estate entrepreneurs an opportunity to learn from people who provide honest and legitimate perspectives to ensure they're prepared for what's coming. Each week features informative episodes with actionable insights to help boost and elevate your flipping and wholesaling business. Find out what everyone in the industry is doing, and the tools you need to navigate the ever-changing world of real estate. The show supports entrepreneurs in their real estate business journey, combining years of experience with new trends and information on the market. Host Don Costa has been in the real estate investing world for over 20 years. During many highs and lows within market cycles, he lost everything. So he started over and compiled those years of experience and wisdom into the nitty-gritty truth about what it's like to fail and what it takes to succeed. It's not easy and it takes hard work. Don is here to guide you through with practical steps and realistic advice on how to avoid many of the mistakes that occur when you first start out and how to make buying and selling real estate a successful business. He will help you achieve your wealth-building goals, find your vision and purpose, live your passion, and build a successful business around it. If you've ever thought about flipping houses and investing in real estate, you're in the right place. Learn the ins and outs of real estate investing without all the fluff from self-proclaimed "gurus". Get real, practical knowledge from the people who have been doing it daily for years. Subscribe to weekly episodes for an inside look at successful house-flipping businesses. Learn from real investors who have forged the path to success. Join Don Costa for tips and tricks on how to implement systems while avoiding common and costly mistakes to grow your house-flipping business today! Join and listen to Flip Talk at https://fliptalk.com!
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May 27, 2020 • 42min
Helping Others While Closing Deals with Clay & Evan Manship
Clay and Evan Manship are the owners of Midwest Cash Offer, a real estate company in Indianapolis that promises to help clients sell their properties fast and easy. The clients they help range from people who want to avoid massive repairs and foreclosure to those who need cash fast. Greg and Clay founded the company in 2014 and has since flipped over 50 residential properties and currently generates over $200,000 per month. Clay and Evan join me today to share how they run a real estate business while also helping those heavily affected by the coronavirus pandemic. They describe how they stumbled onto real estate, what their first wholesaling deal was like, and what they’ve learned since they started. They discuss their hiring and recruitment strategy and why they don’t want to be involved in it as much as possible. Clay and Evan also explain how to best build a buyer’s list and why their go-to marketing technique is cold-calling. "If you’re not tracking your numbers, or your KPI’s, you don’t have a business.” - Clay Manship On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Resources Mentioned Connect with Clay and Evan Manship: Rate, Review, Learn and Share Thanks for tuning into the FlipTalk podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn even more about what it takes to build a 7-figure real estate business, head over to iTunes and subscribe to the show. Don’t forget to tune into our other shows: FlipTalk’s Rookie PlayBook and share your favorite episodes on social media to help other new investors learn what it takes to grow a successful business in the real estate investing industry. Join the community of FlipTalk fans on Facebook, YouTube, and visit our website for even more content, information, and resources about real estate investing.
May 25, 2020 • 1h 3min
Deep dive into the world of commercial and multifamily investing with Greg Dickerson & Steve Libman
Greg Dickerson is an entrepreneur, real estate developer, coach, and mentor. He owns Dickerson International, a boutique real estate and equity capital firm. Steve Libman is a Managing Partner at Integrity Holdings Group, a real estate investment company that connects and deploys capital into assets that provide predictable cash flow. He is also the host of the Free from Wall Street podcast, a show that shares how to take control of your finances without the volatility of Wall Street. Greg and Steve join me today to discuss how commercial and multifamily businesses continue to thrive despite the pandemic and their business outlook post-COVID-19. They share their current marketing strategies and the tools they use to look for leads. They describe how they mitigate risks as well as how to maximize profits by taking advantage of tax benefits. Greg and Steve also explain some of the best ways to raise capital for your company. “A lot of people are ready to get off the rollercoaster of Wall Street and start looking at more consistent, stable returns.” - Steve Libman On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Resources Mentioned Connect with Greg Dickerson: Connect with Steve Libman: Rate, Review, Learn and Share Thanks for tuning into the FlipTalk podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn even more about what it takes to build a 7-figure real estate business, head over to iTunes and subscribe to the show. Don’t forget to tune into our other shows: FlipTalk’s Rookie PlayBook and share your favorite episodes on social media to help other new investors learn what it takes to grow a successful business in the real estate investing industry. Join the community of FlipTalk fans on Facebook, YouTube, and visit our website for even more content, information, and resources about real estate investing.
May 20, 2020 • 25min
The one tool thats going to change your rehab game with Matt Hedstrom
Matt Hedstrom is the owner of Rehab Estimator Pro, a tool that allows investors to virtually walk through a house, quickly find the repairs that are needed, and help them calculate the cost. He has over 20 years of experience in rehabbing homes, sales or acquisition, and large-scale commercial project management. Due to his extensive real estate and contracting experience, Matt has a solution to every property problem his clients face. Matt joins me today to explain how Rehab Estimator Pro works and how it can boost business performance without needing to step out of your house. He shares the problems the real estate industry faces and the current solutions that aren’t fully solving them. He discusses what led them to develop Rehab Estimator Pro and demonstrates just how easy it is to use. Matt also describes why subscribing to their product is a worthwhile investment - whether you’re just starting out or you’re in the expansion phase. “The seller is really intrigued at what you're doing because you're using an actual system. You're not just some guy who walked in looking at things and giving them a number.” - Matt Hedstrom On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Connect with Matt Hedstrom: Rate, Review, Learn and Share Thanks for tuning into the FlipTalk podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn even more about what it takes to build a 7-figure real estate business, head over to iTunes and subscribe to the show. Don’t forget to tune into our other shows: FlipTalk’s Rookie PlayBook and share your favorite episodes on social media to help other new investors learn what it takes to grow a successful business in the real estate investing industry. Join the community of FlipTalk fans on Facebook, YouTube, and visit our website for even more content, information, and resources about real estate investing.
May 18, 2020 • 48min
Brent Moreno and Adam Justin Johnson and I discuss getting creative and doing more deals in todays COVID climate
Brent Moreno and Adam Justin Johnson are the people behind Wholesale Hackers, a real estate education platform that provides training services for skills critical to success. Some of their services include programs meant to boost your negotiating skills and webinars on how to best use Facebook to generate leads. Brent and Adam also run the Wholesale Hackers YouTube channel, where they upload videos on the various events they attend and host, as well as videos that serve as free tutorials for those new to real estate. Brent and Adam join me today to discuss how their businesses manage to thrive amidst the lockdown period. They describe their partnership, their social media presence, and why investors shouldn’t give up on using Facebook for leads. They explain the importance of being in the middle of cash flow and cash on hand. Brent and Adam also share advice for those who want to pursue real estate as a full-time career. “You’ve got to know your buyers. Call them, see if they're still buying, where they're buying, and the rate they're buying at.” - Brent Moreno On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Connect with Brent Moreno and Adam Justin Johnson: Rate, Review, Learn and Share Thanks for tuning into the FlipTalk podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn even more about what it takes to build a 7-figure real estate business, head over to iTunes and subscribe to the show. Don’t forget to tune into our other shows: FlipTalk’s Rookie PlayBook and share your favorite episodes on social media to help other new investors learn what it takes to grow a successful business in the real estate investing industry. Join the community of FlipTalk fans on Facebook, YouTube, and visit our website for even more content, information, and resources about real estate investing.
May 13, 2020 • 49min
Text message marketing, follow up, and CRM's with Donald Ross and Aaron Pimpis
Donald Ross is the founder of REI Automation Squad, a company that provides customized and automated CRMs for real estate businesses. Aaron Pimpis is a real estate investor in the Tampa Bay area and runs Launch Control, a text messaging platform designed for real estate professionals. Donald is a retired Marine who started in real estate by purchasing a home while on active duty. Aaron is a relatively new investor who is averaging up to 10 deals a month and focuses on wholesaling. Donald and Aaron join me today to discuss the state of their markets and how they’re continuing to conduct business despite the pandemic. They share how an automated CRM can work seamlessly with a marketing strategy focused on text messages and describe the tools they use for marketing and lead conversion. They share the mistakes many investors make when applying text message marketing strategies. Donald and Aaron also share their market outlook and predictions and why they believe politics will play a role in lifting the lockdown. “The name of the game is not volume; it's the quality of the conversations you're having.” - Donald Ross On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Connect with Aaron Pimpis: Connect with Donald Ross: Rate, Review, Learn and Share Thanks for tuning into the FlipTalk podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn even more about what it takes to build a 7-figure real estate business, head over to iTunes and subscribe to the show. Don’t forget to tune into our other shows: FlipTalk’s Rookie PlayBook and share your favorite episodes on social media to help other new investors learn what it takes to grow a successful business in the real estate investing industry. Join the community of FlipTalk fans on Facebook, YouTube, and visit our website for even more content, information, and resources about real estate investing.
May 11, 2020 • 33min
Managing rehabs in today and tomorrows market w Ryan Rotty Garcilazo
Ryan “Rotty” Garcilazo is CEO of The Rehab Depot, a platform that provides training services to aspiring rehabbers in the real estate industry. His company has flipped over $250-million in real estate property and assets and pride themselves as one of the most highly contracted rehab trainers and consultants. Ryan’s experience in general contracting makes him an ideal tutor to investors who have trouble with their contractors. Ryan joins me today to discuss the current market situation and his outlook in Chicago. He shares how he answered a call to help nurses and doctors in his local hospital and explains why now is not a good time to be a rehabber and what logistics have to do with it. He describes the skills you can sharpen as a business owner during the quarantine. Ryan also discusses how the contracting industry will change after the lockdown. “Knowing how to lead simply comes from experience in knowing what to do.” - Ryan ‘Rotty’ Garcilazo On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Connect with Ryan Rotty Garcilazo: Rate, Review, Learn and Share Thanks for tuning into the FlipTalk podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn even more about what it takes to build a 7-figure real estate business, head over to iTunes and subscribe to the show. Don’t forget to tune into our other shows: FlipTalk’s Rookie PlayBook and share your favorite episodes on social media to help other new investors learn what it takes to grow a successful business in the real estate investing industry. Join the community of FlipTalk fans on Facebook, YouTube, and visit our website for even more content, information, and resources about real estate investing.
May 6, 2020 • 1h 5min
Wholesaling in todays climate and the value of community RJ Bates and Mike Cowper
RJ Bates is a real estate wholesaler and the CEO of Titanium Investments, a Texas-based real estate company that fixes, buys, and sells properties to help local investors as well as the community. With nearly a decade of experience, Mike Cowper has seen his fair share of success in the real estate investment industry. Mike is also a wholesaler as well as a serial entrepreneur. He is the owner of Return on Investments, LLC., a company that specializes in acquiring off-market properties at discounted prices to sell them to prospective buyers, as well as the Founder of The Inner Circle Elite Mastermind. RJ and Mike join me today to discuss the different challenges they encountered during the COVID-19 pandemic and the strategies they used to continue doing business. They describe the big changes that happened in their respective markets and how they’re making do with virtual wholesaling. They explain why they prefer closing deals over the phone and why this skill is an advantage today. RJ and Mike also discuss the benefits of being part of a mastermind group and how joining a mastermind can help you take your real estate business to the next level. “Bigger isn’t always better. Sometimes it is what people want to strive for, but figure out what you want.” - Mike Cowper On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Connect with RJ Bates: Connect with Mike Cowper: Rate, Review, Learn and Share Thanks for tuning into the FlipTalk podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn even more about what it takes to build a 7-figure real estate business, head over to iTunes and subscribe to the show. Don’t forget to tune into our other shows: FlipTalk’s Rookie PlayBook and share your favorite episodes on social media to help other new investors learn what it takes to grow a successful business in the real estate investing industry. Join the community of FlipTalk fans on Facebook, YouTube, and visit our website for even more content, information, and resources about real estate investing.
May 4, 2020 • 58min
Automating and building momentum in today’s market w Gary Boomershine and Robert Syfert
Gary Boomershine is the founder of REIvault, a real estate service provider that helps investors scale their business faster through automation and virtual staffing. Robert Syfert is the owner of USA Portfolio Real Estate, a turn-key investment company that deals in single-family rental properties. They are the visionaries behind RealEstateInvestor.com, a platform that serves as a major resource for real estate education and community leverage. Gary and Robert join me today to discuss how businesses can thrive during the COVID=19 lockdown and the strategies they applied to their own companies. They share how automation can solve a lot of scalability problems and why they make use of virtual staff. They describe why wholesaling isn’t the core of real estate and explain why they predict huge market discounts in the next 18 months. Gary and Robert also share some of the tools they use to make real estate investing easier. "As a real estate investor, there's one thing you can't automate, and that's talking to people." - Gary Boomershine On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Resources Mentioned: Connect with Gary Boomershine: Connect with Robert Syfert: Rate, Review, Learn and Share Thanks for tuning into the FlipTalk podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn even more about what it takes to build a 7-figure real estate business, head over to iTunes and subscribe to the show. Don’t forget to tune into our other shows: FlipTalk’s Rookie PlayBook and share your favorite episodes on social media to help other new investors learn what it takes to grow a successful business in the real estate investing industry. Join the community of FlipTalk fans on Facebook, YouTube, and visit our website for even more content, information, and resources about real estate investing.
Apr 27, 2020 • 49min
Direct Mail and Data with Todd Swaggerty and Michael Singletary
Todd Swaggertyis the owner of Yellow Letter HQ, a company that specializes in direct mail marketing for real estate investors. Michael Singletary is the CEO of Skip Force, a business that provides investors with the latest telecommunications marketing data. Todd founded Yellow Letter HQ to help investors, both old and new, have the best direct mail marketing has to offer, while Michael's company guarantees high-quality data at an affordable cost. Todd and Michael join me today to share how they’re continuing their businesses despite city-wide lockdowns. They discuss their experiences during the 2008 Crash and the lessons they learned about risk management. They explain how investors can still do business and convert leads through direct mail, cold-calling, and follow-ups. Todd and Michael also share tips for people who want to continue buying and selling from their homes. “Follow-up has obviously been important in our business, but right now, it's crucial.” - Michael Singletary On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Connect with Todd Swaggerty: Connect with Michael Singletary: Rate, Review, Learn and Share Thanks for tuning into the FlipTalk podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn even more about what it takes to build a 7-figure real estate business, head over to iTunes and subscribe to the show. Don’t forget to tune into our other shows: FlipTalk’s Rookie PlayBook and share your favorite episodes on social media to help other new investors learn what it takes to grow a successful business in the real estate investing industry. Join the community of FlipTalk fans on Facebook, YouTube, and visit our website for even more content, information, and resources about real estate investing.
Apr 22, 2020 • 55min
We Survived 2008 and This is How We are Planning with COVID with Jamil Damji and Cuthberto Ramos
FT169 - We survived 2008 and this is how we are planning with Jamil Damji and Cuthberto Ramos Jamil Damji is a real estate wholesaler and Co-Founder of KeyGlee, a company that uses a virtual system of flipping houses. Cuthberto Ramos is the Co-Owner of Capitalist Masters Group, a company that provides clients real estate solutions, whether they’re buying or selling. Both great investors and survivors of the 2008 crash, they came out more successful and have since figured out how to recession-proof their companies. Jamil and Cuthberto join me today to share their 2008 Crash stories as they compare and contrast it with the current economic situation. They discuss how their businesses fared during and after the 2008 Crash and the steps they took to ensure they protect themselves better. They describe how their businesses are doing during this lockdown period and how they’re able to continue conducting business. Jamil and Cuthberto also share valuable advice to investors who are looking for opportunities in the current market. “You're not going to find the opportunities that are going to present themselves if you're stuck in the past or looking to the future. Everything is happening right now.” - Jamil Damji On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Connect with Jamil Damji: Connect with Cuthberto Ramos: Rate, Review, Learn and Share Thanks for tuning into the FlipTalk podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn even more about what it takes to build a 7-figure real estate business, head over to iTunes and subscribe to the show. Don’t forget to tune into our other shows: FlipTalk’s Rookie PlayBook and share your favorite episodes on social media to help other new investors learn what it takes to grow a successful business in the real estate investing industry. Join the community of FlipTalk fans on Facebook, YouTube, and visit our website for even more content, information, and resources about real estate investing.
