Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Paul Thompson, Consultant, Fund Manager of One Call Capital and author of the book, ESCAPE: Money Mindset To Freedom With Stocks, Real Estate and Starting Your Own Business, has become a well-known figure in the world of real estate investing. From his own unwavering desire to escape the confines of a traditional 9-5 position and build a thriving entrepreneurial career in real estate to his unyielding determination to achieve financial freedom, Paul shares his personal experiences and invaluable insights to empower others who yearn for a similar path. Having felt the limitations of a corporate…
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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode we’re getting up close and personal with Brent Bowers, Real Estate Investor, Coach, and co-host of the popular podcast, Wholesaling, Inc. With over eight years as an Army Officer, Brent found himself yearning for a way to exit his military job and spend more quality time with his family. The episode begins with Brent recalling the pivotal moment that sparked his interest in buying and selling vacant land. It all started when he stumbled upon a thought-provoking podcast that discussed the untapped potential of this niche market. Intrigued by the possibilities, Brent…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Join us for this brilliant episode as we discover the power of doing deals on your terms with Chris Prefontaine, a seasoned real estate investor and CEO of Smart Real Estate Coach. With a solid track record and a wealth of experience, Chris shares his personal strategies and success stories that have made him a trusted authority in the field for more than three decades. Chris is not your typical real estate guru, rather a visionary entrepreneur who walks the talk. He didn’t just write best-selling books and sit back; he remains actively engaged in the…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify This is a comprehensive exploration and evaluation of what I’m calling the June Gloom forecast of residential real estate. We’re talking trends, price directions, and opportunities that make up the current market landscape right now, where cautious optimism and challenges intertwine, shaping the industry’s path forward. Discover the factors driving demand in the market, including three factors that could bring the housing market into balance, and evolving buyer preferences. We unravel the impact of these dynamics on supply and demand, uncovering the persistent imbalance and its consequences for both buyers and sellers. We delve…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify An exclusive discussion with Kamil Homsi, a prominent figure in the commercial real estate industry, where we delve deeper into the relevant topics from our June 14th Win Win Webinar. The conversations between Kamil and I are always dynamic, and this one is no exception. With his vast experience and expertise, Kamil provides a nuanced perspective on the current state of the commercial real estate market and shed light on the current trends and future directions that are shaping the industry. In our conversation, Kamil emphasized the significance of adaptability in the face of changing…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Our guest, Heather Dreves, had initially pursued a career in education but found herself drawn to the realm of real estate. Through her role as Director of Funding and Fund Manager at Secured Investment Corp, Heather has accumulated over 11 years of experience in private lending, raising an impressive $300 million in capital. Secured Investment Corp specializes in non-QM loans, also known as hard money lending. However, with their Circle of Wealth system, their primary goal is to educate individuals about alternative investment strategies in real estate as a more resilient and secure investment option, and…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Celebrating our 50th episode by honoring the art of building and leading the people that are shaping the future of successful global business. First Lien Capital is shifting paradigms in real estate investing and business with our high-performing dynamic and diverse global team that operates with possibility, integrity, and leadership that transcends borders and time zones. Our team of individuals with varied backgrounds, expertise, and perspectives, fostering a rich and innovative environment has been paramount to the growth, expansion and success of First Lien Capital. Despite the physical distance of our team members, connecting…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Lupei Chou, a Naval Officer turned real estate enthusiast, who discovered the untapped potential within the world of real estate investing. In 2018, Lupei’s sole exposure to real estate was being a homeowner. She never envisioned a career in this industry until she sold her family home and experienced firsthand the incredible possibilities that awaited her. This pivotal moment sparked her curiosity and ignited a passion that would shape her and her family’s future. With 20 years of leadership, logistics, government contracting, and project management experience…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify With the recent closures of First Republic Bank, Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank – three of the top twenty largest banks in the country, it’s timely to have a discussion about this topic, share my perspective on the opportunity to acquire assets from these unfortunate situations, and bust some myths and false narratives. Bank failure occurs when a bank becomes unable to meet its financial obligations and is unable to repay depositors and creditors. When a bank’s assets, such as loans and investments, significantly decrease in value or become illiquid, while its liabilities, such…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Maria Zondervan, Founder and CEO of Blue Vikings Capital LLC, is both driven to build wealth for her family legacy and others’ and devoted to serving her community through purpose driven real estate investing, by purchasing value-add apartments, affordable housing complexes, and 100+ room hotels that are well-positioned to be converted to workforce housing. With over 25+ years in the real estate industry and building her own investment portfolio of real estate, Maria has turned her attention to helping others build their wealth through real estate, with strong recession-resistant assets that function as a safe place…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify The core of any real estate transaction begins with marketable title and the title insurance premium you pay at closing will secure that knowing for all parties involved. Talking about title insurance may seem mundane, but this episode gives you plenty of reasons why it’s anything but that. Spencer Mobley, Title Lawyer by day… official BBQ competitor by night and weekends joins me to talk about if there are instances where you can actually self-insure, a potential new initiative by Fannie Mae that proposes title insurance not be required and the negative implications of this for…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Title insurance is a standard practice that’s been around for decades and a required insurance you must purchase in order to close a real estate transaction. There are valid reasons why title insurance is important and very helpful, and in my opinion there are also reasons why we are due for disruption in this particular aspect of the real estate industry. It’s a form on indemnity insurance that protects home buyers and lenders from financial loss sustained from defects in title of property or real estate, because the title insurance company does their research before they…