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!
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jan 10, 2018 • 33min
Using An Uber Hack To Make A 13k Assignment with Brent Moreno
Brent Moreno is a wholesaler and owner of Cash Homes Carolina, a team of investors and real estate professionals that work together to provide solutions to sellers across South Carolina and the rest of the Southeast. He first learned about the wonders of being a real estate agent from a friend who started posting checks and asked this friend to help him become an investor. After two months of learning the ropes, he made over $20,000 in less than two weeks. Today, Brent shares his experience with running a real estate business. He shares his story on how he became enthusiastic in the world of buying and selling houses, his techniques on acquiring leads, and how he makes use of Uber drivers to land him potential deals. He also shares his insight on the future of his business and what he plans to expand on when it comes to marketing. “Be persistent. Don't give up so easily on a potential deal.'” – Brent Moreno On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Brent’s Tips for Getting into Real Estate Investing: Resources Mentioned: Reach Out to Brent Moreno: 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 3, 2018 • 26min
Learning the Business One Podcast at a Time with JIM MCCABE
Jim McCabe runs Turbo Properties, a property buying company that operates in Indianapolis and the surrounding areas. Their name is founded on the principle of helping clients provide a fast sale of their properties without having to deal with an agent. Jim is proud to have built his company in a way that it allows them to pay their clients more than other house buying companies, and he’s just getting started. He has recently wrapped up his first year in the real estate investing industry, while still having a full-time job, and he has only good stories to share. Today, Jim shares the story of his first year in the industry. He opens up about the various ways he learned how to work in real estate and the motivations behind pursuing this kind of career. He also shares the different challenges every beginner makes and tips to help them push through the difficulty of starting out. “Educating and taking action is the key to success in this industry.'” – Jim McCabe On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Jim’s Tips for Getting into Real Estate Investing: Resources Mentioned: Reach Out to Jim McCabe: 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.
Dec 27, 2017 • 43min
Finding and Funding Great Deals with Anson Young
Anson Young is the owner of Anson Property Group, a real estate company based in Denver, Colorado that focuses on distressed property purchases. He has completed over 100 wholesale deals with 75 flips over the last ten years. He is passionate about making otherwise inhabitable and ugly properties look nice again as well as providing support to homeowners who are in need. Today, Anson shares his business strategies and trade secrets when it comes to finding deals and funding. He discusses how he ended up in the real estate business, his old-fashioned yet effective approach to direct mail, and how he manages to find great deals. “Learn how to find deals and the rest will follow.'” – Anson Young On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Anson’s Tips for Getting into Real Estate Investing: Resources Mentioned: Reach Out to Anson Young: 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.
Dec 20, 2017 • 45min
Staying Out Of Trouble While Wholesaling with Jeff Watson
Jeff Watson is a licensed attorney in the state of Ohio and has been a real estate investor since 1994. He considers himself a part-time real estate investor, and a full-time attorney. He invests in both residential and commercial properties and legally represents other investors when it comes to residential and commercial matters. He has also co-created some of the documents thousands of investors use in their businesses, particularly on regulatory concerns with wholesaling, making him an authority on the subject. Today, Jeff gives us the cold truth regarding how to wholesale and how not to wholesale. He explains the various do’s and don’ts, the mistakes most investors make, and the possible penalties if you are caught doing things illegally. He also gives genuine tips when it comes to proper wholesaling as well as tips on what to do if someone from the local board gives you a call. “If you're in this business for the long run, your reputation matters more than one or two or a dozen deals.'” – Jeff Watson On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Jeff Watson’s Tips for Getting into Real Estate Investing: Resources Mentioned: Reach Out to Jeff Watson: 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.
Dec 6, 2017 • 24min
Getting Your Books In Order with Joni and Kirk Yates
Joni and Kirk Yates are the founders of REI Books, LLC., a bookkeeping business tailored for real estate investors. They have extensive experience working for Fortune 500 companies. Joni has built a career in administration while Kirk is all about sales, management, banking, and mortgages. Their goal is to take the bulk of the papers and receipts so their clients can focus on growing their business. Today, Joni and Kirk will explain how their business began working exclusively with real estate investors and what makes it different from other bookkeeping services. They discuss the benefits of hiring a bookkeeping service, the mistakes most of their clients make before hiring them, and why everything they do is cloud-based. They also share what could happen to your business and profits if you don’t keep accurate books. “I've yet to meet an investor who said they got into real estate to do bookkeeping.'” – Kirk Yates On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Joni & Kirk’s Tips for Getting into Real Estate Investing: Resources Mentioned: Reach Out to Joni & Kirk Yates: Start 2018 Off Right! As 2017 comes to a close, most property investors and business owners are making plans and strategizing for the upcoming new year. What goals do you want to achieve in 2018? What do you want to change in your business to make it more successful? We want to help! Email don@fliptalk.com to share your 2018 goals or to reach out and ask a question! One or two lucky emailers will receive a free gift by simply telling us how your 2017 business year went and your goals for the upcoming year! 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.
Nov 22, 2017 • 41min
Rebuilding a Wholesale Empire with Sareh Zady Yeghiazarian
Sareh Zady Yeghiazarian (a.k.a. Zady Lee) is a wholesaler and is part of The Guardian Group, LLC, a real estate marketing and acquisitions firm that provides clients with many ways to sell their homes. He bought his first house when he was 18 using his dad’s money. When his dad passed away, Zady realized the need to fund his dream of becoming an investor. He enriched his knowledge through books and by getting his feet wet. He networked with other investors and gurus, learned from them, built a business, and established a formidable presence in the real estate industry. Today, Zady shares his wisdom on becoming a real estate investor. He explains the difference between how he landed deals then and now, how different his mindset is today, and what made him focus on wholesaling. He talks about the many resources he used to learn the ropes and polish what he already knows. He also shares his experience regarding the first company he established with other investors and why he had to close it down. “In this business, the reason why we're successful is because we're serving the needs of other human beings.'” – Sareh Zady Yeghiazarian On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Zady’s Tips for Getting into Real Estate Investing: Resources Mentioned: Reach Out to Sareh Zady Yeghiazarian: 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.
Nov 15, 2017 • 51min
Become a Problem Solver with Ramon Gonzalez
Ramon Gonzalez owns Summit Home Buyers, a full-service real estate solutions firm that renovates, buys, and holds multiple properties in the Miami-Dade & Broward Area. His company provides services in multi-family real estate, residential redevelopment, property management, and real estate investment. Ramon believes once you commit to doing something great, the universe is going to test you, a lesson he learned the hard way when he lost a lot of money when he first ventured into becoming a full-time businessman. Today, Ramon shares the story of how he got to where he is now, his reasons for getting into real estate investing, and how his business model works. He also explains the poor decisions he made early in his career and the life lessons he has learned from them. He also dives in on the concept of mentoring and shares his take on how students should approach it. “I'm okay with taking less to do more through other people.'” – Ramon Gonzalez On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Ramon’s Tips for Getting into Real Estate Investing: Reach Out to Ramon Gonzalez: 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.
Nov 8, 2017 • 48min
The Best Wholesaler Interview Ever with Chris Williams
Chris Williams is the CEO of I Buy Houses Fresno, a real estate solutions company that focuses on helping homeowners with problems like foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, and even divorce. Before he became a real estate solutions provider, Chris was a pool cleaner in 2009. While he did enjoy the work, he’s always had an entrepreneurial desire and always loved the idea of owning a business. He decided to research ways to earn money from real estate and first learned to fix and flip. Much later, he learn about the wonders of wholesaling, which is the core of his business today. He had many ups and downs along the way, but his belief in himself and God helped him pull through and led him to have the success he currently has. Today, Chris shares the inspiring story of how he transitioned from being a pool cleaner to a business owner. He talks about the time he drained all his savings and how he had to scrape by for at least a year before he got back on his feet again as well as the good and bad moments in between. He also shares his strategies for conducting business, particularly when it comes to phone calls and sending direct mails. “The foundation of success goes back to the basics.'” – Chris Williams On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Chris’ Tips for Getting into Real Estate Investing: Resources Mentioned: Reach Out to Chris Williams: 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.
Nov 1, 2017 • 23min
How To Keep Your Flip From Being a Flop with HGTV's Best Contractor Israel Izzy Battres
Israel Izzy Battres is what many call America’s preferred contractor on HGTV’s Flip or Flop show, a show that focuses on purchasing and remodeling distressed properties and selling them for a profit. He is also one of the owners of Battres Construction, a family owned remodeling business in Southern California recognized as a Top 500 remodeling company. Izzy buys real estate for investment purposes and helps individuals or families solve real estate challenges. Today, Izzy shares his experience transitioning from being a contractor to real estate investor. He explains what it’s like to remodel on TV and how it’s different in the real world. He also shares how being a familiar face on TV has impacted his business. “There's wisdom in a multitude of counsel.'” – Israel Izzy Battres On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Izzy’s Tips for Getting into Real Estate Investing: Reach Out to Israel Izzy Battres: 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.
Oct 25, 2017 • 47min
How Creative You Can Be When Buying REI with Peter Fortunato
Peter Fortunato, a real estate agent and investor with over 50 years of experience, shares his journey from agent to investor and provides creative strategies for buying rental properties. He emphasizes the importance of education, networking, and mentorship in achieving success. The episode also explores the opportunities and challenges of borrowing money for real estate investments, as well as the power of networking and building a reputation in the industry.
