The Flip Talk Podcast with Don Costa
Don Costa - Real Estate Investing - House Flipping - Wholesaling - How to F
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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Feb 10, 2020 • 43min
A game changing interview w Cameron Dunlap as we dive into finding the best deals and utilizing no fee funding to make your deals happen
Cameron Dunlap is the Founder & CEO of Cameron Direct, a company that produces real estate-tailored training and software that allow businesses to be more streamlined and profitable. He has been in the industry since 1993 and has made millions of dollars from hundreds of deals. Some of Cameron’s recent products are the Motivated Seller Data Feed and the Cash Buyer Data Feed. These programs are designed to help investors filter for potential leads depending on whether they want to buy or sell a property. Cameron joins me today to discuss what Cameron Direct stands for, their focus, and his passion for helping other investors become successful. He shares how he found his way into real estate and how he earned his first paycheck. He explains their tools and services and how they increase leads and profitability. Cameron also describes why being a wholesaler is always the best way to get started in real estate. “Niche your thinking. Niche your focus.” - Cameron Dunlap On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Connect with Cameron Dunlap: 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.
Feb 5, 2020 • 39min
Finding Deals with Content and Branding with Josh Culler
Josh Culler is the president of Culler Media, a media service platform that offers a multitude of marketing content for different businesses. Some of their products include design, branding, videography, and photography. Josh has over 12 years of experience in the media space and personally trains each of his employees to guarantee consistency and quality. He once considered the life of a real estate agent, but later realized it wasn’t the right path for him. His short experience, however, allowed him to learn how to create marketing content for this industry. Josh joins me to share the importance of customized marketing content for real estate businesses. He describes his life before he started his company and why he gave up on becoming an investor himself. He explains why new ads need to be as human and relatable as possible and why Facebook is one of the best platforms to source leads. Josh also shares why you should maximize your online presence according to where your audience goes. “Content feeds everything in your marketing.” - Josh Culler On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Resources Mentioned: Connect with Josh Culler: 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.
Feb 3, 2020 • 31min
Talking Marketing and Generating Leads with Marketing Legend Chris Chico
Chris Chico is considered the very first investor who perfected the art of virtual wholesaling. Virtual wholesaling is when you gather leads and close deals despite being far from the location of the property. His website serves as a gateway to educating beginners and veterans in the real estate investing industry on the art of virtual wholesaling. Chris is a strong advocate of maximizing social media as the number one source of leads over other traditional real estate marketing strategies. Chris joins me today to discuss the wonders of social media and how it enabled him to become a virtual wholesaler. He shares what inspired him to become an investor and what it was like when he was new. He explains how investors should capitalize on social media presence, especially Facebook and Instagram. Chris also shares his thoughts on using traditional marketing strategies like direct mail to generate real estate leads. “Everything works, but not everything works for everyone in every situation." - Chris Chico On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Resources Mentioned: Connect with Chris Chico: 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.
Jan 29, 2020 • 44min
Mike Cowper Talking Sales, Running Appointments and More
Mike Cowper owns the real estate company Return on Investments, a wholesale business in the Greater Detroit Area that focuses on acquiring off-market properties and re-selling them to interested buyers. He attributes his success as an investor to his five years of experience working in sales. Because of his confidence and sales training, Mike closed his first deal two months after just learning how to be an investor. Mike joins me today to share the do’s and don’ts when it comes to appointments with clients. He describes the right questions to ask your clients and the importance of empathizing with them. He explains how silence can be your greatest tool and why the clothes you wear can influence the success of your meeting. Mike also discusses the overall goal of an appointment and the answers you should have by the end of it. “If you’re doing sales the right way, you’re finding solutions." - Mike Cowper On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Resources Mentioned: 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.
Jan 27, 2020 • 27min
Let's Talk Creative and Mind-Blowing Ways to Find Deals with Phillip Vincent
Phillip Vincent is the CEO of Mom’s House, a certified investor program that lets expert real estate investors participate in an emerging market: children of seniors looking to sell their unwanted properties. Phillip believes this type of business benefits the seller in two ways. First, you take the burden of the unwanted house from the people who transferred their parents to a senior living community. Second, you’re also helping the family get past an emotional moment in their lives. Phillip has over 20 years of experience in the industry and previously worked in sales at Verizon. Phillip joins me today to share how he finds deals in senior living communities. He describes how he discovered that senior living communities were a constant stream of leads as well as referrals. He explains why this type of market is not for those who only look at the numbers and not the families involved. Phillip also discusses the two things that make the perfect lead and why you can’t just waltz into a senior home and expect to get deals immediately. “If you don't know what you're building for the market, you could waste a ton of money and time." - Phillip Vincent On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Connect with Phillip Vincent: 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.
Jan 22, 2020 • 28min
Join Haim Mamane and me for Round Two of Wholesaler vs Flipper! We Revisit the Topic to Explore What, If Anything, has Changed
Haim Mamane Palman is a real estate investor and coach. He specializes in virtual wholesaling, which is why he’s referred to as The Virtual Wholesaler Guy. As the Virtual Wholesaler Guy, he seeks to empower real estate professionals when it comes to building a virtual wholesaling business that gives them the life they desire. While he made a career in wholesaling, Haim has recently shifted into rehabbing, but the success he’s experiencing makes it look like he’s been rehabbing his whole life. Haim joins me today to share what happened to him and his business since we last had him on our show. He describes why he changed gears when it comes to his real estate business and how his family factored into the decision. He discusses some of the challenges he faced during his transition and how he overcame them. Haim also shares what his plans are for 2020 and his advice to people who are just starting in the industry. “Cashflow is king - not cash." - Haim Mamane Palman On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Resources Mentioned: Connect with Haim Mamane Palman: 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.
Jan 20, 2020 • 34min
Virtual Wholesaling and Targeting Your Marketing with Chris Bruce
Everyone has a story about how they started in real estate investing and each one is a valuable learning experience. It’s hard to decide what market is suitable for you and sometimes it’s difficult to get yourself in the game so therefore you should be gathering as much information as possible about every aspect of this business. Real estate investing is a venture that requires focus and commitment to achieve your goals and dreams. Our guest today is Chris Bruce who is a successful real estate and internet marketing entrepreneur and mentor. He grew up in Detroit Michigan and didn’t have a plan for his life until the recession took hold of America. Chris shares his inspirational story proving he’s a real life example that anything is possible and on today’s show he’ll impart his wisdom and give you valuable advice to help you on your way to financial freedom. “Real estate can provide for all of us, and it doesn’t matter where you come from or whatever your background is.” – Chris Bruce On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Chris’ Advice to Budding Real Estate Investors and Wholesalers: Resources Mentioned: Connect with Chris Bruce: Rate, Review, Learn, and Share Join us every Wednesday for a brand-new episode of the Flip Talk podcast. Flip Talk is your show to learn all about the ins, outs, and in-betweens on real estate investing and house flipping. Email your questions to Topics [at] FlipTalk [dot] com. Subscribe to the show and share your thoughts by leaving us a review on iTunes, Facebook, or visit our website.
Jan 20, 2020 • 35min
Get More Contracts with Sales Beast John Martinez
John Martinez is a real estate investor, speaker, and self-proclaimed 7-Figure coach. Due to his vast experience in the industry, he is also known as one of the country’s best sales trainers and consultants to real estate investors. John owns the Midwest Revenue Group, a company that provides sales training and coaching to different businesses and independent professionals. As a coach, John aims to improve his clients’ closing ratio while increasing profits and sales. John joins me today to share his experience when it comes to vetting and closing deals and the sales technique he applies to each one. He explains how his sales methods work and why they’re different compared to what most learn from other programs. He discusses his thoughts on cherry-picking deals and the many opportunities lost in doing so. John also shares his advice to those who want to improve their sales techniques. “A lot of deals that could have been closed are either delayed or lost due to competition.” - John Martinez On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Connect with John Martinez: 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.
Jan 15, 2020 • 27min
Moving on From a Good Deal Gone Wrong with Elijah Joseph
Elijah Joseph is the owner of Best Home Solutions, a real estate solutions provider in Bakersfield, California. As an investor, Elijah focuses on helping clients with their housing problems ranging from foreclosure, death, and divorce to a tired landlord, distress, and fire damage. When he’s not wholesaling and rehabbing, Elijah also provides real estate investment opportunities to his investor network. Elijah joins me today to share how he found his way into the world of real estate and the effort he exerted into being self-taught. He describes what his career was like before becoming an investor and the first time he wanted to have a career in real estate. He discusses the problematic deal he has right now, what led him into this situation, and the lessons he’s learned from it. Elijah also explains the importance of having an online presence and learning from the right mentors. “If you don’t earn, you learn.” - Elijah Joseph On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Connect with Elijah Joseph: 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.
Jan 15, 2020 • 40min
Finding Money On Facebook and Picking The Right Niche With Kris Ontiveros
Are you thinking about becoming a professional house flipper? Investing in real estate to buy homes for profit isn’t as easy as it sounds. It can be a very lucrative niche, but you can also lose money if you don't find out information about the ins and outs of the business. Educating yourself in the real estate market is important for you to make the right decisions, make the best deals, and establish solid relationships with lenders, contractors, and sub-contractors. On today's show, I'm talking with Kris Ontiveros a seasoned home flipper who is the owner of AZ Flip Guys in Arizona. He brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge about flipping homes, which will enlighten those of you who are interested in real estate investing and rehabilitating properties. Kris will share the story of his success in this niche, let you know the difficulties of this business, give you valuable advice if you're venturing into this field, and he'll touch on a variety of topics like do-it-yourself rehabbing, and the value of building relationships in the real estate investment arena. “Making homes in the lower end market absolutely beautiful makes them very easy to sell.” - Kris Ontiveros On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Kris Ontiveros’ Advice to Real Estate Investors: Mentioned on the show: Connect with Kris Ontiveros: Rate, Review, Learn, and Share Join us every Wednesday for a brand-new episode of the Flip Talk podcast. Flip Talk is your show to learn all about the ins, outs, and in-betweens on real estate investing and house flipping. Email your questions to Topics [at] FlipTalk [dot] com. Subscribe to the show and share your thoughts by leaving us a review on iTunes, Facebook, or visit our website.
