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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Feb 14, 2018 • 36min
Hacking Finance To Leverage REI with George Antone
George Antone is the founder of Fynanc, a company made up of financial experts, web designers, coders, economists, and marketers who believe life is meant to be lived to the fullest. Their goal is to find and use legal shortcuts for clients who want more time for themselves and earn a decent living at the same time. In addition to overseeing the company, George is also a best-selling author, an investing thought-leader, and the founder the world’s most extensive network of private money lenders. Today, George shares his insight on what it means to be an investor outside of real estate investing. He describes how he attributes some of the skills he obtained from real estate investing into other forms of investments and how he has managed to make them all work together. He also shares some tips and strategies when it comes to finding a partner in business, lending money, and how you can earn despite being in debt. "Always do your due diligence no matter how good you are.” – George Antone On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: George’s Tips for Getting into Real Estate Investing: Reach Out to George Antone: 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.
Feb 12, 2018 • 34min
Your Next Steps in Building the Relationships in the Real Estate Business
Networking and building relationships is critical to build a successful business. By networking with others in the industry, you not only learn more about the various real estate markets you want to invest in - you also open the doors of opportunity to start your business on the right foot by learning from other people’s mistakes. But, as a new investor, where do you turn to begin building those valuable connections and relationships? On today’s episode, Don and Ryan discuss what you should have accomplished in your first two weeks in business as well as what you need to strive to achieve by the end of your third week. They discuss the minimum number of agents, wholesalers, rehabbers, and landlords you should have networked with already and explain how to meet them. They also describe the general process behind wholesale transactions and warn against some of the mistakes both new and veteran investors make when it comes to closing deals. "Disclosure is your best friend as a wholesaler.” – Ryan Scialabba This Week on FlipTalk’s Rookie Play Book: Key Takeaways: 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 Play Book and FlipTalk’s REI Round Table. 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 and visit our website for even more content, information, and resources about real estate investing.
Feb 9, 2018 • 42min
Keeping Your Fire in the Repetition of Busnines and Life
Welcome to this week’s episode of the Flip Talk REI Round Table podcast! This is where we share our thoughts as investors who’ve seen a lot of ups, downs, and the in-betweens in our market and go over our experience with each one. On this week’s episode, we discuss rekindling the flame in running your business, especially when you’ve reached the height of your real estate investing career. We discuss some of our struggles and share stories on how we were able to solve them. We also share some of our favorite ways to get leads if you’re still new in this business. “If you're built like an entrepreneur, success becomes the struggle and the fight and building something.” – Don Costa This Week on FlipTalk’s REI Round Table: Key Takeaways: 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 Play Book and FlipTalk’s REI Round Table. 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 and visit our website for even more content, information, and resources about real estate investing.
Feb 7, 2018 • 40min
Willing Yourself To Success In REI with Raul Luna
Raul Luna is a real estate investor and Founder of Properties 180, a real estate redevelopment company that aims to change communities and improve lives one client at a time. Their specialty is putting money in people’s pockets in under 180 hours. He’s a real estate investor in Modesto, California and has seen success in a market considered challenging to grow in due to the amount of funding needed to close one deal. Today, Raul shares his story of how he got into real estate investing and his life before he decided to explore the world of property buying and selling. He discusses his firsthand experience during the crash of 2008 and how he evolved his business strategies to make himself resilient if another crash happens. He also shares tips for new investors when it comes to the psychological aspect of real estate investing. "When your mind changes everything changes.” – Raul Luna On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Raul’s Tips for Getting into Real Estate Investing: Resources Mentioned: Reach Out to Raul Luna: 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.
Feb 5, 2018 • 36min
Solidifying Your First Week Strategies to Build a Successful Real Estate Business
Welcome back to FlipTalk’s Rookie Play Book podcast. In our last episode, we went over what new investors should focus on during their first week as a real estate investor and discussed the topics of wholesaling, common mistakes new investors make, the importance of knowing how to use the MLS, and why networking is critical. On this week’s episode, Don and Ryan discuss the importance of setting goals on paper, how you can work on and behind the MLS, and why knowing your market should be considered a top priority above all. They also explain what real networking is, what it takes to build a good networking relationship, and why it’s not just handing out business cards to everyone you meet. “You have to network with intention. You have to do everything with intention.” – Ryan Scialabba This Week on FlipTalk’s Rookie Play Book: Key Takeaways: Subscribe, Rate, & Review FlipTalk’s Rookie Play Book Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of FlipTalk’s Rookie Play Book, the podcast teaching new real estate investors how to build a successful real estate business. If you enjoyed this week’s episode, head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave your honest review. Don’t forget to share each episode on your favorite social media sites to help other new investors learn what it takes to build a successful real estate business.
Feb 2, 2018 • 50min
Best Practices to get the Best Deals
Welcome to this week’s episode of the Flip Talk REI Round Table podcast with your host, Don Costa, and his guests, Ryan Scialabba and Aaron Archibald. Each week, Don shares what’s happening behind-the-scenes of their real estate investing businesses, the trials and tribulations they encounter and overcome, and the strategies and systems they use to build a successful real estate investing business. On this week’s episode, they share the obstacles they’ve overcome over the last year as real estate investors and the lessons they have learned through the mistakes they’ve made. They also share tips, strategies, and best practices they use to help them get the best deals in real estate, hire efficient team members, and important lessons they’ve learned about working with contractors. “It’s those little, daily details that make you a 7-figure business versus a 6 or 5 figure business.” - Aaron Archibald This Week on FlipTalk’s REI Round Table: Key Takeaways: 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 Play Book and FlipTalk’s REI Round Table. 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 and visit our website for even more content, information, and resources about real estate investing.
Jan 31, 2018 • 36min
Let's Get Our HUD On with Larry Goins
Larry Goins is a real estate investor who’s handled deals in over twelve different states and has over thirty years’ experience in the industry, with his first deal going all the way back to the 80’s - a time where he notes the rules weren’t so complicated. Larry has written books, hosted seminars and several events, and attended expos as a featured guest speaker. If he’s not lecturing or speaking in front of a crowd, Larry oversees the day-to-day operations of Investors Rehab, a real estate company that does business with 10-15 properties per month. Today, Larry shares his wisdom when it comes to looking for and closing HUD deals. He explains what HUDs are, what makes them profitable, and how he has made it as his primary source of income for years. He also describes the difference between today’s market and the market in the past, specifically when it comes to being a beginner. "It's better to have ten ways to find one property than only have one way to find ten..” – Larry Goins On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Larry’s Tips for Getting into Real Estate Investing: Resources Mentioned: Reach Out to Larry Goins: 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 Play Book and FlipTalk’s REI Round Table. 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 and visit our website for even more content, information, and resources about real estate investing.
Jan 29, 2018 • 43min
First Week Strategies to Build a Successful Real Estate Business
Welcome to FlipTalk’s Rookie Play Book podcast - the show dedicated to helping new real estate investors learn the step-by-step process of building a successful business as an investor. Each week, your hosts Don Costa and Ryan Scialabba share real-world experience, insight, tips and strategies to help you learn the necessary steps to start, build, and grow your real estate business. Don and Ryan break down the tasks new real estate investors need to accomplish each week in order to learn their markets and overcome various obstacles to build a successful business. On this week’s episode, Don and Ryan break down what new real estate investors should focus on during their first week in business. They discuss why they believe starting in wholesale is the best way for many new investors and mistakes many new investors make when building a team. They also discuss the importance of gaining MLS access, overcoming mindset challenges, and the importance of networking with others in the real estate industry to grow your network and learn about your market. “It’s like building a foundation on a building. It takes a little bit of work.” - Don Costa This Week on FlipTalk’s Rookie Play Book: Resources Mentioned: Key Takeaways: Subscribe, Rate, & Review FlipTalk’s Rookie Play Book Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of FlipTalk’s Rookie Play Book, the podcast teaching new real estate investors how to build a successful real estate business. If you enjoyed this week’s episode, head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave your honest review. Don’t forget to share each episode on your favorite social media sites to help other new investors learn what it takes to build a successful real estate business.
Jan 24, 2018 • 37min
Leveraging VA's To Explode Your Business with Robert Nickell
Robert Nickelll is a real estate investor, wholesaler, and the co-owner of Investor VA Services (IVAS), a service company that offers topnotch VA services to investors like himself. The main concept behind IVAS is to let real estate investors grow their businesses without compromising their limited time. His company helps a wide variety of professionals in the real estate industry, and his VAs are capable of more than simple tasks with the help of multiple tools and apps that make any business run as smooth as possible. Today, Robert shares how he got into real estate and why he sees hiring VAs a necessary part of any growing real estate company. He explains the benefits of hiring a VA, how to vet them correctly, and the kind of information you should and should not share. He also shares tips and strategies you can use if you’re just starting out in the real estate industry. "The power of virtual assistants is all about leverage.” – Robert Nickell On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Robert’s Tips for Getting into Real Estate Investing: Resources Mentioned: Reach Out to Robert Nickell: 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 17, 2018 • 1h 9min
Using Systems to Grow with Bob Allwein
Bob Allwein is the owner of Maryland Cash House Buyers, LLC., a company that prides itself on providing win-win solutions to help sellers get out of uncomfortable situations such as foreclosures, probates, and owning problematic properties. Bob and his family are heavily involved in this business with his son as his buyer’s agent and his wife as his listing agent. He has been in this business since 2003 and has extensive experience in rehab as well as rental properties. Today, Bob shares how he and his family run their business. He describes the difference between when he started his business and now and shares the various steps he took to make sure he has more time working on the business than being in the business. He also provides some valuable tips and strategies when it comes to landing deals, marketing on a shoestring budget, and finding private money lenders. "Letting people know what the heck you do is opening doors to opportunities'” – Bob Allwein On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Bob’s Tips for Getting into Real Estate Investing: Resources Mentioned: Reach Out to Bob Allwein: 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.
