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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Dec 27, 2022 • 27min
The Probate Attorney Extraordinaire: Diving Deep Into Real Estate Deals With Al Nicoletti
If you are looking for positive results in your deal, tune in to this insightful episode as Al Nicoletti offers his no-nonsense approach to achieve the most desirable outcomes. Don Costa welcomes the probate attorney extraordinaire who carves out a unique niche in solving various probate matters that once stalled real estate deals. Al shares his wisdom on properly handling deals you might walk away from. He also provides valuable insights on turning things around on a property with tons of issues.
Dec 20, 2022 • 27min
Why You Should Transition To Property Rehabbing And How To Do It Right With Diego Herra
There are many ways to thrive in the real estate market, and one of them is property rehabbing. And according to our guest, this venture is fulfilling in both profits and purpose! In this episode, Don Costa is joined by realtor Diego Herra, who transitioned from being a real estate agent who helps investors acquire deals to becoming a full-time rehabber who makes his own transactions. They discuss what flipping and rehabbing properties is all about, the excitement of the process amid the changing market trends, how to kickstart your first project, and more! Join us to learn crucial real estate lessons and turn yourself into a master rehabber!
Dec 13, 2022 • 19min
When To Burn Your Boats And Jump Into New Opportunities With Rodrigo Afanador
Before you burn all your boats, it’s best to prove yourself first. If you want to go into real estate, try to do a couple of deals first before you quit your job. It’s good to educate yourself and find a community of people that can help you. Rodrigo Afanador left his good W2 job to get started in real estate. It was not without some hurdles, but in the end, he made it. Join Don Costa as he talks to Rodrigo about how he started in real estate. Discover how the Inner Circle Elite (ICE) Community helped him on his journey.
Dec 6, 2022 • 34min
How To Run A Real Estate Investing Firm With Ben Gaines And Tiffany Lattero
Running a real estate firm can be a challenge. It doesn't just sprout overnight. You got to put it all together through hard work, coaching, masterminds and mentoring. You have to work your social media and advertising game if you want good deals. It takes a lot of effort. But if you just have the right mindset and build the right relations, you will get this up in no time. Join Don Costa as he talks to Ben Gaines and Tiffany Lattero of United Properties about how they got their business up and running. Learn how they met and how they canceled each other's weaknesses. Find out why you have to be open to learning if you want to have success. Listen to this episode if you really want to run a real estate business.
Nov 29, 2022 • 20min
Mistakes And Lessons From Building A Real Estate Business With J.R. Reed and Andrew Jobe
No one is immune to making mistakes when starting, especially in this ever-changing industry. J.R. Reed and Andrew Jobe, the co-founders of Fresh Start Homes LLC, know this to be true. And in this episode, they join Don Costa to share with us how they got into real estate and built their company. They share both the rights and wrongs they did when it comes to finding leads—from door knocking to utilizing other marketing channels like Facebook. Dipping their toes into different avenues of real estate, J.R. and Andrew also talk about how they keep the discipline throughout lean times. Plus, they impart some great lessons they learned on keeping a business healthy and mitigating issues in the industry.
Nov 22, 2022 • 33min
Are You Running A Real Business With Tommy Thornburgh
Starting on the path to running a business can be quite overwhelming. There are so many things to consider because there are equally things to lose when we trip over. Our guest in this episode founded his business with the entrepreneur who is just getting started in mind. Don Costa sits down with Tommy Thornburgh, the President of Prime Corporate Services. Here, Tommy helps clear up the confusion by teaching us how to structure our business properly and protect ourselves moving forward. He makes things as simple as possible, touching on asset protection, tax benefits, profit and loss, and showing yourself as a legitimate business to not only the clients you'll be working with but to banks and lenders as well. Avoid making those expensive mistakes from the start. Join this conversation with Don to learn how to run a real business!
Nov 15, 2022 • 35min
Markets, Mistakes And Making Millions With Cuthberto Ramos
What is the secret to making millions in real estate? It’s not always through a jackpot. In fact, most of those who achieved this goal had to make a lot of mistakes along the way. Most new investors would have this optimistic naivety, which is great, but only to a point. Seasoned investors like Cuthberto Ramos are more cautious with their approach, and with good reason. A 23-year veteran in the industry, Cuthberto has experienced the debilitating market crash of 2008-2009. Since then, he has always embodied the approach of, “Prepare for the worst and hope for the best.” This mindset is especially timely now that the whole industry is crossing their fingers and intently watching for what will happen next. Want to survive the next bubble? You might want to drop that jacked up optimism and listen to the voice of experience.
Nov 8, 2022 • 11min
ALL NEW! I'm Back For Season 2 Of The Epic Flip Talk Podcast!
After a long 14-month break, Don Costa is back with brand new episodes of the epic Flip Talk Podcast! This Season 2, he will be talking a lot about the changes he went recently went through. Don will open up about personal adjustments he and his family are making, highlight their amazing mastermind community, and present upcoming events in 2023. He will also dedicate some episodes to his real estate career transition after COVID-19 greatly transformed the market.
Nov 8, 2022 • 33min
Up Your Dispo Game For Maximum Profits With David Olds
Dispositions is as important, if not more important than acquisitions in real estate. This will sound like a hot take to many people, but hear us out. In this episode, we are joined by David Olds, a real estate investor from Chattanooga who got really good at dispositions. David argues that people are not putting enough time and energy into dispositions. He demonstrates how aggressive he and his team are with dispositions, especially with marketing properties to prospective buyers. He also gives us a sneak peek of his aggressive marketing strategy that maximizes the profitability of every deal. Tune in and pick up cues from David’s process that will help you up your dispo game for maximum profits!
Jan 26, 2022 • 19min
Get your first deal with Viktor Jiracek
Viktor Jiracek is an entrepreneur out of Gainesville, Florida who is a full-time fix and flip real estate investor. He helps people new to real estate get their first flip. In 2020, Viktor flipped over 20 houses and is on track to flip 30 houses in 2021. In today's episode, I talk with Viktor about what you need to do to flip your first home. Viktor talks about the mindset you need to maintain going into your first house and how to stop getting in your own way. He also provides some basic baby steps to help show you what you should be focusing on. He also explains why you should always try to low-ball on your first offer and why it's not the end of the world to do that. "I think the biggest thing is, y'know, just get out there. Get started. That's the biggest piece of advice that I can recommend." –Viktor Jiracek This week on Fliptalk: Connect with Viktor Jiracek: 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 show: 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.
