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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Oct 18, 2017 • 52min
How Less Can Sometimes Be More Plus Finding Your NIche with Michael Green
Michael Green started in real estate investing more than 8 years ago. He spent his first full year trying to find a deal to no avail, so he did what anyone would do in his situation: Learn from the best. After finding and learning much from his mentor, Michael was able to find 13 deals within 6 months, a spike in progress from when he was just starting out. Michael eventually wanted to grow big, so he found a partner and grew his business over the next few years, finding 150 homes a year. After feeling like the company was growing too big, he decided to sell half his company shares to his partner and create a smaller version of the business. He now works only 25 hours a week, selling 50 houses a year, which he found to be earning him roughly the same amount of money without the stress and fatigue. Today, Michael shares how his business today is different from the partnership he had before and why scaling down was one of the best things he’s ever done. He also talks about the people he hired as well as the tasks they do that make the work easier and shares his favorite tools that literally helped boost his ROI. “The common denominator of people who win tend to be people who just don't take no for an answer.'” – Michael Green On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Micahel’s Tips for Getting into Real Estate Investing: Resources Mentioned: Reach Out to Michael Green: 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 11, 2017 • 43min
Real Estate Round Table On Wisdom and Wealth with John Schaub and Michael Morrongiello
John Schaub and Michael Morrongiello are considered some of the best in this business. Their long tenure in the real estate investing industry and the properties under their belt speak for just how resilient they are even in a down market. John himself has survived five recessions, four tax law changes, and high interest rates in his almost forty years as an investor. Michael on the other hand, specializes in rentals and what we call paper investments, and conducts his business in the tough and expensive Bay Area. He also considers himself a student of John’s as he has learned plenty from John’s books and seminars. Today, John and Michael discuss how their businesses thrive in a tough market, their strategies in property acquisition, and the changes and challenges Millennials bring in the market. They also share their favorite forms of long term investments and how to not just survive, but also thrive during a recession. “Making money in business is a wonderful thing to do if you're good at it, but at the same time, you should be acquiring something that will work without you.'” – John Schaub On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: John and Michael’s Tips for Getting into Real Estate Investing: Resources Mentioned: Reach Out to John Schaub: Reach Out to Michael Morrongiello: 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 4, 2017 • 35min
Building an Empire with Class with Juan Esteban Viter
Juan Esteban Viteri is not your typical real estate investor. Like many of my guests, he buys and renovates properties and earns money from them, but what sets him apart is his primary customers: Homeless Veterans. Juan’s main business is what we call “Transitional Homes,” a type of real estate business that serves to fight the homeless problem in our society while also making decent pocket money. When Juan started in real estate, it was as a way to make money, but now he realizes his purpose in life is to shelter the homeless. Juan has a group called “Giving Space,” which provides comfortable homes for our homeless veterans in Long Beach, California. His properties cover the gap between shelter and permanent housing and he currently has four big properties. Today, Juan tells us all about his charitable business and how his business is similar and different to other types of real estate businesses. He also shares his interesting life story and why he knows what it feels like to be homeless. “When you get a property, you don't know what you're getting into.'” – Juan Esteban Viteri On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Juan’s Tips for Getting into Real Estate Investing: Reach Out to Juan Esteban Viteri: 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.
Sep 20, 2017 • 54min
Finding Success In A Hot Market With The Right Brand Image with Dwayne Shaw and Andrew Liebenhaut
Dwayne Shaw and Andrew Liebenhaut are two of the three owners of the uniquely named real estate company My Dad Buys Houses. Dwayne was in sales out of college and grew tired of working 60+ plus a hours a week. He started in real estate in 2006, but the crash made him lose everything. He decided to get back into the game with his friend Andrew later on. Before becoming a real estate investor, Andrew was first and foremost a music producer. He then shifted careers and went to college to become a teacher. He stayed in school for nine years until he decided to take his teaching career to a whole new level. He earned his Master’s degree and was about to become principal when his friend Dwayne flipped a house and got word of how much he earned. Long story short, Andrew quit his day job, learned the ropes, and now has a real estate company of his own. Today, Dwayne and Andrew talk about how their company got started and the struggles and successes they encountered. They share the “free” strategies they used to market themselves and advice on how to learn from the masters without making it a waste of their time. “Doors open a lot faster when you're asking how you can help rather than 'how can you help me?'” – Andrew Liebenhaut On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Dwayne and Andrew’s Tips for Getting into Real Estate Investing: Resources Mentioned: Reach Out to Dwayne and Andrew: 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.
Sep 13, 2017 • 53min
Real Estate Round Table Flipping Rock Stars Ryan Scialabba and Aaron Archibald
Ryan Scialabba and Arron Archibald are the owners of Urban Capital, a company that focuses on a fix & flip type of business with over 30 rehabs a year. Ryan started out in 2013; Arron was already in the game as early as 2006. Ryan was first into wholesaling until he took an interest in rehabilitation and eventually met Arron. It just so happened Ryan was looking for someone to form a company with and handle the front-end of the business, while Arron was eyeing out potential candidates to handle the construction and project management side. Fast forward a few years later, Ryan handles marketing, acquisition, financing and sales while Arron handles the actual construction of the site. They’ve stepped on each other’s toes early on, but they’ve since learned to stay in their lane and work together. Today, Ryan and Arron explain how their company works and what got them into real estate investing. They explain why they chose to prioritize fix & flips and the many tools they use that made it easier for them to handle their business. “Be educated enough to make a decision and do not hesitate.” – Ryan Scialabba On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Ryan and Arron’s Tips for Getting Started in Real Estate Investing: Resources Mentioned: Reach Out to Ryan and Arron: 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.
Sep 6, 2017 • 32min
Wholesale Marketing Strategies with Jamie Wooley
Jamie Wooley has always been an entrepreneur. Prior to her real estate business, she owned a clothing company and a golf marketing company. While these two business ventures paid the bills, she didn’t feel like she was living the dream. She had the sudden urge to look for something better, higher, and since she had nowhere to go, her father asked her to work for him while she searches for that next step in her career. She ended up working with him for 8 years while learning all the backend processes of how to run a business. In 2015, Jamie resigned from her father’s business as she couldn’t take the whole 9-5 lifestyle anymore. She and her husband dreamed about what they wanted to do and thought of flipping houses. They both enjoy watching an old and rundown house look brand new and livable again. She proceeded to earn her real estate license online while educating herself on the how-to’s of the real estate industry. She earned $30,000.00 and $40,000.00 on her first renovation and wholesale deal respectively, which resulted in stirring her into her current career. Today, Jamie explains her experience prior to joining the real estate industry, the people who influenced her company’s growth, and the factors that greatly contributed to the success of her company. “You have to be in you’re A-game in order to get deals in a competitive market.” – Jamie Wooley On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Jamie’s Tips for Getting into Real Estate Investing: Resources Mentioned: Reach Out to Jamie Wooley: 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.
Aug 30, 2017 • 43min
Strategies on Finding Wholesale Buyers with Mike Cowper
Mike Cowper is in the wholesaling business with lucrative success despite being relatively new to the industry. He was working on his career in sales for almost five years when he realized he didn’t want to be an employee forever. Looking for a way out, he looked into the different opportunities available to him. It was around September 2014 when he found out about a free real estate mentorship group. Since it was free, he figured he’d have nothing to lose and all to gain so he signed up and completed the mentorship in October of the same year. His aggressive nature would net him his first deal by November. Mike came across his partner Mike Simmons in February 2015. Mike wanted a veteran guru, Simmons needed someone to help him manage his deals. Long story short, Simmons ended up partnering with Mike. Their partnership has grown since and they both aim to become one of the best wholesalers in the country. Today, Mike Cowper talks about his experience when it came to wholesaling, how he gets his leads, and the many strategies he and Mike Simmons use in their business. He also shares great tips for those who want to get in the game one step at a time. “The best answer is a quick yes. The next best answer is a quick no. That long maybe can just keep you away from more profitable opportunities.” – Mike Cowper On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Mike’s Tips for Getting into Real Estate Investing: Resources Mentioned: Reach Out to Mike Cowper: FLIP TALK NEXT LEVEL IMMERSION We’re currently working on our FLIP TALK NEXT LEVEL IMMERSION on August 31 to September 1, where we can work out the issues in your business when it comes to growth, systems, hiring, and more. We’ll be working together to solve problems and put you on a path for success. Interested? Email us at Don [at] FlipTalk [dot] com for more details. 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.
Aug 23, 2017 • 41min
Getting The Edge On Your Competition Without Spending A Ton Of Money Carlito King
Carlito King was always a skeptic, especially when it comes to “get rich quick” schemes. He initially thought of real estate investing as something that was too good to be true. Then again, he didn’t have much of a choice when he started. They just had a new baby, bills were piling up, money was going down the drain, and all his ventures failed to become profitable. When you look at it from Carlito’s perspective, you wouldn’t blame him for being skeptical on how real estate investing works. He did his research, looked up all the legal information around it, and saw that real estate investing was not a type of scam. It’s been two years since he joined the industry and he doesn’t plan on retiring anytime soon. Today, Carlito shares his strategies for landing deals, how he became successful in cold calling, and this unpopular tool he uses to find potential clients. “I'm not like a fix or flipper type of guy.” – Carlito King On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Carlito’s Tips for Getting into Real Estate Investing: Resources Mentioned: Reach Out to Carlito King: FLIP TALK NEXT LEVEL IMMERSION We’re currently working on our FLIP TALK NEXT LEVEL IMMERSION on August 31 to September 1, where we can work out the issues in your business when it comes to growth, systems, hiring, and more. We’ll be working together to solve problems and put you on a path for success. Interested? Email us at Don [at] FlipTalk [dot] com for more details. 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.
Aug 16, 2017 • 50min
How to Crush It Right Out Of The Gate with Chris and Mel McGeady
Chris and Mel McGready have only been deep in the real estate business for over ten months, but their first experience happened 12 years ago. Their first “deal” was when they found a property on MLS, found a realtor, invested $500.00 and walked away from the business to focus on forging a normal work and family life. Last September, Chris and Mel decided to try again. Both Chris and Mel were tired of doing the same routine so they went back to the industry, found reputable mentors, and progressed from there. Once they learned how private lending works, everything else just boomed. They realized what they needed were people to point them in the right direction. Today, Chris and Mel share their story of how they got started with real estate, their struggles and successes, and their brilliant marketing strategies. “If I go looking for a business and I can’t google you, I really probably am not gonna call you.” – Mel McGready On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Chris and Mel’s Tips for Getting into Real Estate Investing: Resources Mentioned: Reach Out to Chris and Mel: FLIP TALK NEXT LEVEL IMMERSION We’re currently working on our FLIP TALK NEXT LEVEL IMMERSION on August 31 to September 1, where we can work out the issues in your business when it comes to growth, systems, hiring, and more. We’ll be working together to solve problems and put you on a path for success. Interested? Email us at Don [at] FlipTalk [dot] com for more details. 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.
Aug 16, 2017 • 43min
Bonus Episode Flip Talk Immersion Bonus Episode with Lead Gen Expert Adrian Nez
While Adrian Nez is great when it comes to wholesaling and owning rental properties, he’s more at home with online lead generation, as he’s always shown fondness for the psychological aspect of marketing more than anything. He’s so good at it that he became popular for generating leads than closing deals. He credits this one particular investor whom he helped many years ago. He was literally just trying to teach him the ropes and didn’t really expect word of his services to spread like wildfire so he decided to build a career around it. Adrian is now known as the “Rainmaker,” as his lead generation clients have leads pouring in all the time. He has perfected the art of inbound marketing by means of utilizing SEO and PPC campaigns and his services allow clients to nab leads without having to make a single cold call or even leave the comforts of their homes to make it happen. Today, Adrian joins us in a special Fliptalk Podcast episode and shares his marketing wisdom when it comes to bringing both online and offline marketing together. He shares his thoughts on how innovations in mobile technology has changed the game forever and tips on how to write a good proposal that converts. “It's not about creating new leads; it's about simply learning how to position yourself in front of your customer.” – Adrian Nez On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Adrian’s Tips for Getting into Real Estate Investing: Reach Out to Adrian Nez: FLIP TALK NEXT LEVEL IMMERSION We’re currently working on our FLIP TALK NEXT LEVEL IMMERSION on August 31 to September 1, where we can work out the issues in your business when it comes to growth, systems, hiring, and more. We’ll be working together to solve problems and put you on a path for success. Interested? Email us at Don [at] FlipTalk [dot] com for more details. 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.
