AJ Osborne Podcast

News flash: you won't get financial freedom by buying a house. There, I said it. It's the harsh truth.  

You might be able to with 20 or 30 properties, but then who's going to manage it for you? Are you making enough to hire a property manager? Can you keep up if you don't?

I learned this truth the hard way. The job I wanted to quit, the business I wanted to start, the real estate I wanted to buy - doing any of these things were not going to create the future I wanted.

So what will? Let's break it down in this episode of Saving Capitalism.

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Real estate is more expensive than ever, and the Fed's efforts to bring down inflation are hurting the very people they said they would help: the middle class. 

Your average home sale price has been astronomical for the past few years, with the new interest rate hikes creating even more of an affordability crisis.

It's only a matter of time before it affects the commercial real estate space too - offices, retail, multi-family housing. They hold a large chunk of the money through debt and banks. So with the industries declining all-around, is it time for the banks to be worried? Should you be worried?

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In this episode, we're discussing the myth of being "self-made." Are there any successful people that got there completely on their own? 

We're diving into the behind-the-scenes of the business world, using my portfolio and company structure as an example. I have over 70 LLCs (yes, totally out of control) and managing it is no easy feat. It can seem sporadic, but there's a reason why. Let's break it down! 

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Chris Voss is a former Lead FBI Negotiator and dynamic speaker who debunks the biggest myths of negotiation.

And he has been seen on Forbes, Time, CNN, Fox News, and more, and is author of Never Split The Difference©.

One of his golden rules for negotiation is: "Thou shalt not envision only one outcome."

This is true for your personal life, career, and hostage negotiation.

Tune in for more lessons from ChrisVoss in this episode!

More on Chris Voss: https://www.blackswanltd.com/chris-voss

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Within any organization, leadership is essential to a functioning team. Sometimes, changing how a leader leads their team is required to achieve success. But change hurts. Change is uncomfortable. Change is subjective.

Politicians are a prime example of what NOT to do. They make promises that they don't follow through with. They enact policies that their constituents do not support. 

How can you learn from some of the best leaders in our history, and better your own life, both at work and at home? 

What makes a good leader? 

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China is one of only major world powers that has somehow integrated communism and capitalism - two ideas traditionally thought to be incompatible, even the antithesis of each other. Their economy can truly be considered a modern marvel, having grown exponentially over the course of just 50 years. 

But it's not all good: their economy has fluctuations like all others. And with unlimited power of the government to intervene, what will be the result? 

It won't work the same as other countries. But just like here, they are experiencing an economic slowdown, though from different causes. Their unemployment is high, banks are lowering interest rates, and the overall outlook has changed. So, what's happening with China?

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On Wednesday, 9/20/23, the Federal Reserve decided to hold rates steady while indicating expectations of one more hike before the end of the year. Although we are seeing a steadying of inflation, it still continues to grow.

I invited my friend, J Scott, who is a fellow podcaster, author, and real estate investor, to join us and explain what this means for the future of real estate, investing, and our economy as a whole.

We will discuss how this affects individuals across the entire spectrum of the economy and delve into past trends, examining how individuals and business owners have been historically affected.

Connect with J Scott: https://linktr.ee/jscottinvestor 

Our Podcast "Drunk Real Estate": https://www.youtube.com/@drunkrealestateshow/videos 

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Risk is one of the fundamental factors in creating a successful business. I change a lot and I'm willing to lose money to move my industry forward.

What happens if you create something that is not accepted by the market? When investing, I look for proven and measurable assets, not risking for the sake of change. 

What are some of the unique factors here in the US that help/harm entrepreneurs? Is all change GOOD change? Or do you have to limit your exposure to constant change and risk to grow? Let's talk in this episode.

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Devon Kennard's successful NFL career have him an unique perspective about money: he was now the stereotypical athlete that made a lot of money and had the ability to spend it in an instant. But he refused to take part in this stereotype.

He was determined to invest his money, and then use the passive income on the things he wanted. 

He wanted to KEEP the money he made.

"Be careful trying to label what 'wealthy' looks like. We all value things differently." - snapshot from Devon"s twitter: DK (@DevonKennard) / X (twitter.com)

We apologize for the audio in this episode, the content was so good we still wanted to get it out to you. We hope you find value from this episode! 

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Starting out in real estate can be daunting. One of the first steps is to choose a market you want to invest in. There are many Midwestern, midsized markets that are being affected by higher interest rates. How will it react?

Date the rate, marry the house - this is Craig Curelop's strategy, which he has used to acquire over 100 deals in his first year, now at approximately $100M+ in deals per year. He is the host of the Invest2Fi podcast, and the founder of The FI Team

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