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Virtual Assistants – Are They the Antidote to the Challenge of Time Management?
If you’re starting your real estate business, you also probably have a separate day job. If you’ve been doing real estate full-time for a while
Clear-Cut Commissions with Matt Gardner
As a real estate agent (or even as a wholesaler), how do you determine your commission? At what point does it go from 30-40% to
Tracking Your Marketing with Melissa McRay Johnson
If you’re not tracking, you’re missing out. Why? Because marketing is likely going to be your biggest expense. But even if that’s not the case,
Creating Systems and Processes with Melissa McRay Johnson
We’ve talked about the importance of setting up systems and processes in your business. But how do you do it? What does “setting up” even
The Importance of Systems and Processes with Melissa McRay Johnson
When you’ve been running your business for a while now, it’s critical for you to start creating and understanding your systems and processes. This could
Coaching and Mentorship with Kyle Ballif
As a new investor in the field, how do you navigate the real estate world? With so many paths available, it’s extremely difficult to know
Getting Over Our Excuses with Brayand Ponciano
“The one person that lies to you the most is you.” That’s what mindset champion, Brayand Ponciano, says. It’s true, right? When we make mistakes
Using Our Circumstances to Our Advantage with Brayand Ponciano
“If only I weren’t living here….” “If only I were more extroverted….” “If only I had more money….” Sometimes, people think that they’d be successful
Un-F Your Mindset with Brayand Ponciano
In daily life and real estate, everything starts with your thoughts, and these thoughts eventually lead to the decisions we make. So, if you think
Scaling Your Business Through Reinvesting With Christian Marin
You must reinvest in your real estate business if you want it to grow. Reinvestment is a necessary part of a company’s growth and expansion.
The Advantages of Having a Business Mentor with Christian Marin
Managing a business can be likened to parenting a child. It must be nurtured and given opportunities to develop and grow. However, growth does not
Making More Money While in the Military with David Pere
Is it possible to make more money and become a millionaire while serving in the military? The founder of the Military Millionaire Community, David Pere,
Investing in Short Term Rentals with David Pere
Investing in short-term rentals is an underutilized but excellent income opportunity even for inexperienced real estate investors. However, there are a few things you should
Time Management Tips from Military to Millionaire Man, David Pere
Being in the military is a difficult career in and of itself, and it’s a different story if you want to build wealth through real
Advantages of Getting a Mortgage Loan from Private Lenders with Kayla Sweeny
Owning a home remains the ultimate dream for many Americans, but getting a bank loan approved is usually a stumbling block to making that dream
Documents Needed When Applying for a Mortgage with Kayla Sweeny
Do you intend to buy a new house? Or are you a first-time real estate investor looking to make your first acquisition? If you’re ready
Understanding the Different Types of Mortgage Loans with Kayla Sweeny
Finding the right property is only half the challenge when you’re looking to purchase your own home or real estate investment. Unless you can buy
Knowing Your Audience with Josh Culler
How do you exactly present your content online? Do you need fancy equipment and lighting gear? Are editors and a whole marketing team required? Not
Content Marketing with Josh Culler
Content marketing. Isn’t that just posting what you do on social media? Well, yes. But as with all things, it goes much, much deeper than
Establishing Your Investory Identity with JD Monroe Part 2
We’re continuing last week’s conversation about establishing your investor identity. Many new investors find themselves stuck and unable to progress in their careers, and it’s
Establishing Your Investor Identity with JD Monroe Part 1
Are you having problems getting traction moving forward in your real estate investment business? Look no further! Our very own resident host, JD Monroe, sheds
Lending Other People’s Money with Kenny Wright
Today, we’re going to touch on money lending in the real estate world. Specifically, we’re talking about how Kenny Wright does it himself! If you’re
Real Estate Franchising with Kenny Wright
Are you finding it difficult to get into the real estate investing space? Are other big investors getting in your way? Kenny Wright understands that,
Spending on CRM’s with Don Ross
We’ve talked about CRM’s and how these tools can help take your business to the next level. But, how do you know when you should
An Introduction to CRM’s with Don Ross
During your growth as a real estate investor, you start to notice that you’ve been doing many things. But even so, you know that you
Not Relying on Airbnb with John & Wynde Williams
We’ve given so much credit to Airbnb on this series with short-term rental specialists, John and Wynde Williams, but is this platform the last piece
Making Other People Lend Their Basements for Airbnb with John & Wynde Williams
Today, we’re continuing our conversation on “renting more basements” for Airbnb. John and Wynde, specialists in the short-term renting industry share their secrets on how
Short-Term Rentals on a Budget with John & Wynde Williams
Last week, we ended on a bit of a cliffhanger, when John and Wynde Williams suddenly realized that they could do the basement Airbnb rental
Discovering Short-Term Rentals with John & Wynde Williams
The short-term rental space has gotten more and more traction lately, especially when COVID put a lot of restrictions on hotels! If you’re a fan
Taking Ownership with Todd Fleming
As much as people say it’s “easy” to start in real estate, it’s also just as hard. Some people hit home runs in the first
A Broke Real Estate Investor with Todd Fleming
If you don’t know what wholesaling means and have been hesitant to look it up on Google, don’t worry. It’s simple. You locate a buyer
Team Dynamics with Todd Fleming
Working as a one-person team in real estate investing can be tough. That’s why it’s essential to build a team if you’ve decided to start
The Common Problem Among ALL Real Estate Investors with Todd Fleming
Ever wonder if you’re the only one dealing with the problem you have? If you don’t talk to many people, then the answer to that
Raising Financially Independent Children
We all want our children to be successful when they grow up. Whatever our notions of success are, we all want to see our kids
Financial Independence, It’s Your Choice
When we’re in the early years of our careers, achieving financial independence and preparing for retirement are somehow far-off ideas. The thrill of earning your
How to Approach Potential Private Money Lenders
Now that you already know how to find potential private money lenders, the next step is knowing how to approach them. This part may be
Reassessing Your Marketing Strategies in a Pandemic with Don Costa
We’ve learned about how to pivot a business during a crisis, but how do we keep the momentum going in a seemingly unending pandemic? A
How to Pivot Your Business in a Crisis with Don Costa
It’s normal for any business to go through changes. Growth comes from adjusting and adapting to the trends and demands of the current time. But
Balancing Military Service and Real Estate Investing with Stuart Grazier
“I don’t have time for that”. It’s what we usually tell ourselves when a new and unfamiliar opportunity presents itself, but not Stuart Grazier. While
Turnkey REIs for Military People with Stuart Grazier
Could turnkey be the best real estate model for you? For Stuart Grazier, an active-duty Navy pilot, and owner of several turnkey properties in Milwaukee,
Finding the Right Property Manager and Turnkey Team with Stuart Grazier
Having reliable property managers and a solid team helps Stuart Grazier successfully manage his turnkey company while being on active duty in the Navy. But
Talking to Outsiders and Yourself with John Martinez
We’ve talked about teaching sales through roleplaying with the team, but can you (and your team) suit up for the real thing? Our expert John
Sales is Not a Dirty Word with John Martinez
Ever feel awkward about sounding a bit too “sales-ey”? That’s a big problem for people who are just starting out or those who may have
Training for Sales Processes with John Martinez
There’s no be-all-end-all formula to sales training. Just like how doctors can’t give a miracle prescription for any kind of illness, you can’t get an
Accepting Your Failures with Bill Allen
Is the pressure of having this real estate career weighing down on you? Have you fallen into a hole that you can’t seem to get
Finding Your First Hire with Bill Allen
When should you start hiring your first team member? What’s too early, and what’s not? What kind of person should you be looking for? Bill
Training Your Sales People with John Martinez
Once you’ve identified who’s worth training in your team, you have to invest your time and effort in turning them from diamonds in the rough
Building a Team with Bill Allen
We’ve talked about finding the first hire, but what if you want to start building a team? Yes, finding someone to work with you is
Who’s Coachable and Who’s a Lost Cause with John Martinez
Previously, we’ve talked about how sales as a process that anyone can learn. John Martinez, the owner of the REI Sales Academy, can attest to
Finding Success in Real Estate by Identifying Your Strengths and Learning From Others
Join JD, Annabel, and Melissa in this episode of the Real Estate JAM with their guest, Luke Anderson. They talk about efficiency in finding success
Leverage Learning to Get to the Next Level with Mike Cowper
Is going for a mastermind the right direction for your real estate career? What do you get from masterminds in the first place? Learning from