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 8, 2017 • 37min
Going From Broke to Earning Like a Boss with Ross Alex
How do you make a 360 degree turn in your life and move from being broke to having your own business in just 2 years? That’s precisely what we want to find out in today’s episode as we interview Ross Alex, a successful 26-year-old Real Estate Entrepreneur based out of Houston, Texas. Over 2 years ago, Ross was working as a bartender in New York while attending community college. He was unhappy with his life and sought out to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams through the help of his uncle, who introduced him to the world of real estate investing. Today, he is a successful business owner of two 6 figure businesses and shares his passion with people who are interested in achieving the same success he has achieved through his real estate investing education company, Flipping in Action. In this episode, Ross will shares his experience and some useful real estate investing tips, such as how to raise private capital and proven marketing strategies, which can help you make that 360 degree turn in your life and achieve success in the industry. “Reputation is huge in business – especially real estate – and marketing one bad deal will give people an idea that you don’t know what you’re doing.” On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Ross’ 3 Steps to Starting a Successful Real Estate Business: Connect with Ross: 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 hose flipping. Email your questions to Topics [a] FlipTalk [dot] com. Subscribe to the show and share your thoughts by leaving us a review on iTunes, Facebook, or visit our website.
Feb 1, 2017 • 1h 2min
From Living in a Car to Living the Dream with Daniel Skelton
Challenges can make or break you. You can choose to be crippled by your circumstances in life or learn from them and rise better than before. In today’s episode, Daniel Skelton shares his journey from being homeless when he was 15 to becoming the successful real estate entrepreneur that he is today. Daniel started his first real estate deal when he was 15 years old. After selling his car for a good amount, he bought a house which he flipped and sold for around $22,000.00. He has always known that he was wired for business and this first sale boosted his self-confidence to pursue real estate investing. Daniel works hard every day to do well, bring value to the marketplace and just grow as a professional and as an individual. Today, Daniel provides us very useful tips on leveraging the use of Facebook to network, negotiating deals with investors to earn private capital and how to nurture relationships with contractors. We hope that his story inspires you just as much it had inspired us. “You’re making your own journey, you’re making your own story. Be you. You’re the best at being yourself. That’s the best place to start.” On today’s episode of FlipTalk: Daniel’s Tips for Real Estate Entrepreneurs: Mentioned Links: Connect with Daniel: 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 hose flipping. Email your questions to Topics [a] FlipTalk [dot] com. Subscribe to the show and share your thoughts by leaving us a review on iTunes, Facebook, or visit our website.
Jan 25, 2017 • 37min
Talking with Sellers, Direct Mail, and Ground up with Real Dealz Tucker Merrihew
Tucker Merrihew is a former mortgage loan business owner turned real estate investor and renovator with his own successful podcast – The Real Dealz Podcast. His story began shortly after college, when he grabbed the opportunity to start working in the loan business, working on commission. After two and a half years, he decided to open his own mortgage loan company. His first big win – and subsequently, what changed his perspective on home renovation and the profit potential within this industry – came around 2005 when he sold a house he had been renting for a whopping $180,000. Once his eyes were opened to this new opportunity, Tucker decided to “throw in the towel” on his mortgage company – giving his share of the business to his partner, and began working as a real estate investor and renovator ever since. Tucker joins me on the show today to share his story, tips, and strategies to help new investors and renovators learn from his mistakes, get inspired by his achievements and accomplishments, and learn about the tools and strategies currently available that can help you gain traction in your market. “If you think a little more critically about direct mail than the average investor, you’ll do exponentially better.” – Tucker Merrihew On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Tucker’s Top Real Estate Tools for New Real Estate Investors: Tuckers Tips for New Investors: “Really understand exactly what your business is doing. You can always expand your focus, but you need to be really focused to start.” Reach Out to Tucker Merrihew: 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 18, 2017 • 23min
What's Your Mindset? Start 2017 with Passion
The start of the new year always brings about a sense of excitement in people. This is the time when people start making plans, goals, and new year’s resolutions. Have you already thought about your goals for the year? The road to success and achieving your goals in 2017 all begins in your mind. And in today’s podcast, we will be talking about how you can develop the right mind set to achieve your goals this year. We’ll be sharing our own goals for 2017 and give you tips on how to develop achievable goals that will help you and your business succeed. “Don’t spend the rest of this year doing nothing to move your life forward.” On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Don and Justin’s Advice to Real Estate Investors: 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 hose flipping. Email your questions to Topics [a] FlipTalk [dot] com. Subscribe to the show and share your thoughts by leaving us a review on iTunes, Facebook, or visit our website.
Jan 11, 2017 • 59min
MLS Is Not Dead! Learn About MLS Domination with Jim Huntzicker
Jim Huntzicker is considered one of the best real estate investors in business today. He didn’t exactly get on the right foot on day one, though. Like most people, Jim thought the real estate game was easy to play. He was aggressive despite having no formal training and admits his first few deals were probably his worst. The Jim we have today is different. He now has over 450 transactions under his belt and has since become a mentor and model for new agents in the field today. In this episode, he discusses his best and worst deals, the difference between low-balling and buying at a discount, and how he used the MLS search portal to find the best potential deals in the United States. “Half the time I buy those things, I'm not the highest cash offer.” – Jim Huntzicker On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Jim’s Tips for Getting into Real Estate Investing: Reach Out to Jim Huntzicker: 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 4, 2017 • 42min
Are Short Sales Dead – Crushing Short Sales with Matthew Merenoff
Are Short Sales Dead – Crushing Short Sales with Matthew Merenoff Many people throughout the real estate industry have backed out of handling short sale deals. They believe that “short sales are dead,” which equates to a waste of time and money. Today, I’m talking with real estate investor, short sales expert, and owner of Real Estate Recovery Group, LLC. Matthew Merenoff. Matthew has been making short sale deals for over a decade. In 2014, he expanded his firm nationwide to help more people throughout the country looking for an investor that handles short sales. Today, Matthew shares his journey into the short sale industry, explains how he turned this “dead niche” into a lucrative venture, and explains how he pre-qualifies his short sale clients. “If you understand how the system works, you should be successful in the short sale industry.” – Matthew Merenoff On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Matthew’s Tips for Getting into Short Sales: Reach Out to Matthew Merenoff: 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 28, 2016 • 58min
Killing It with Probates and Rocking New Markets with Kris McCullough
If you’re just starting out in the real estate industry – or you’re thinking about venturing into the probates sector – then this is an episode you want to hear! With me today is Kris McCullough, co-founder of Kim Steel & Associates and former Marine that, while serving his country in Afghanistan, was also finding success in the house flipping business back home. After retiring out of the military, Kris dedicated his focus to growing his real estate business. Through the help of several mentors, Kris developed an interesting, out-of-the-box way to approaching probate opportunities. On today’s episode, he shares his secret to probate success, how he utilizes social media to find and attract new clients across the country, and how he developed a system to continue to grow his home flipping business while serving our country overseas. “Embrace the suck.” – Kris McCullough On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Kris’ Tips for Real Estate Entrepreneurs: Reach Out to Kris McCullough: 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 14, 2016 • 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.
Nov 23, 2016 • 37min
Driving for Dollars Working with VAs and The Ugly Side of Investing with Ryan Nickel
Choosing to become a real estate investor is an exciting opportunity, but it isn’t always easy. If you get in the game and learn as much as you can about it, there is a lot of potential to make money, but you should know what is involved before getting involved in this venture. It’s imperative to educate yourself on every aspect of this niche and learn why networking and transparency are key factors in making successful deals. On today’s show, I’m talking with Ryan Nickel about what he and his family went through when he lost his job and how this hardship led him to become a successful real estate investor. Ryan will reveal the pros and cons of this business, and he’ll share some solid advice so you can transition from an up and coming investor to a prosperous real estate entrepreneur. “I wished I would have hired a virtual assistant sooner.” Ryan Nickel On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Ryan’s Advice to Real Estate Investors: Mentioned on the show: 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 9, 2016 • 45min
Online Lead Generation Staying Organized and Managing your Marketing with Danny Johnson
Marketing can often be one of the most challenging oceans for new real estate investors to navigate through. What forms of marketing will work best for your business? Which ones will generate the greatest lead quality at an affordable rate? Should you spend thousands on direct mail marketing, incorporate content marketing, or use internet marketing tactics to grow your business? These are often some of the most asked questions many new real estate investors ask themselves – and today, I’m going to talk with Danny Johnson, former software engineer turned house flipper, founder of REI Mobile and Lead Propeller, and podcast host of Flipping Junkie. Danny explains why it is important to include internet marketing into your marketing tool bag, what your website should – and shouldn’t – include, as well as various ways you can use the power of the internet and good SEO tactics to grow your business. He shares his personal experience with incorporating internet marketing into his business, as well as the ROI his real estate investing firm has received compared to other marketing forms. “What you want people to do on your website needs to stand out the most.” – Danny Johnson On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Danny’s Advice to Real Estate Investors: You shouldn’t remove yourself from the task of taking live calls – especially in the beginning of your real estate investment career. Live calls can help you stand out and limit the competition. Connect with Danny Johnson: 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.
