In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most overlooked strategies in real estate: investing in tax certificates. Our special guest—an industry expert with years of hands-on experience—breaks down how tax certificates work, where to find them, and how savvy investors turn them into profitable investment properties.

You’ll learn:

• What tax certificates are and why counties sell them
• How investors use tax certificates to acquire properties for pennies on the dollar
• The step-by-step process for researching, bidding, and securing your first certificate
• Common risks to avoid and strategies to maximize your ROI
• Real-world examples of deals completed using tax certificates

If you’re looking for creative ways to build wealth, find off-market deals, or enter real estate with lower upfront capital, this episode will open your eyes to a powerful investing method most people never consider.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned investor, you’ll walk away with actionable insights that could change your investing game forever.

Gain expert insights from a Certified Financial Planner on essential strategies to protect your assets and build lasting wealth. This video covers vital financial planning tips, including estate protection, managing trusts, wills, and securing your financial future for your loved ones. Learn how to safeguard your hard-earned assets with professional guidance.

The Cashflow for Life podcast is about one thing: using real estate investing as a tool to create consistent cashflow every month for the rest of your life. Our mission is to help everyone in America buy their first 5 properties in the next 2 years, and have them paid off in 7 years. This is the 2-5-7 Cashflow For Life philosophy. Tune in to witness how ordinary people in our community have put this philosophy into action to increase their net worth and create consistent monthly cashflow as they continue their journey to build wealth for themselves and their families.

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In this episode, we sit down with the #1 REO Agent in Illinois to break down everything you need to know about bank-owned properties — how to find them, how to buy them, and how investors are making real profits in 2025.

The Cashflow for Life podcast is about one thing: using real estate investing as a tool to create consistent cashflow every month for the rest of your life. Our mission is to help everyone in America buy their first 5 properties in the next 2 years, and have them paid off in 7 years. This is the 2-5-7 Cashflow For Life philosophy. Tune in to witness how ordinary people in our community have put this philosophy into action to increase their net worth and create consistent monthly cashflow as they continue their journey to build wealth for themselves and their families.

Most real estate investors overlook the one thing that protects everything they’ve built — insurance.

In this video, we break down the different types of insurance every investor needs — from flips to rentals — so you can protect your cash flow and assets the right way.

The Cashflow for Life podcast is about one thing: using real estate investing as a tool to create consistent cashflow every month for the rest of your life. Our mission is to help everyone in America buy their first 5 properties in the next 2 years, and have them paid off in 7 years. This is the 2-5-7 Cashflow For Life philosophy. Tune in to witness how ordinary people in our community have put this philosophy into action to increase their net worth and create consistent monthly cashflow as they continue their journey to build wealth for themselves and their families.

2025 is a new era for real estate agents. In this video, we break down the most powerful strategies to dominate your local real estate market this year and a lot more!

The Cashflow for Life podcast is about one thing: using real estate investing as a tool to create consistent cashflow every month for the rest of your life. Our mission is to help everyone in America buy their first 5 properties in the next 2 years, and have them paid off in 7 years. This is the 2-5-7 Cashflow For Life philosophy. Tune in to witness how ordinary people in our community have put this philosophy into action to increase their net worth and create consistent monthly cashflow as they continue their journey to build wealth for themselves and their families.

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Connect with us!

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Facebook: @andrewholmesrealestate

IG: @andrewholmesre

Join our free weekly meetings to learn how to invest in real estate and gain financial freedom! Visit www.andrewholmesrealestate.com.

From being laid off as a cop with $89,000 in debt… to building financial freedom through real estate.

This is the inspiring story of how one man turned rock bottom into opportunity. After losing his job in law enforcement and struggling to provide for his family, he discovered the power of real estate investing. Fast forward 12 years later: he’s now retired at 52, living proof that real estate can change your life when you commit, stay disciplined, and follow the right strategies.

The Cashflow for Life podcast is about one thing: using real estate investing as a tool to create consistent cashflow every month for the rest of your life. Our mission is to help everyone in America buy their first 5 properties in the next 2 years, and have them paid off in 7 years. This is the 2-5-7 Cashflow For Life philosophy. Tune in to witness how ordinary people in our community have put this philosophy into action to increase their net worth and create consistent monthly cashflow as they continue their journey to build wealth for themselves and their families.

Join our free weekly meetings to learn how to invest in real estate and gain financial freedom! Visit www.andrewholmesrealestate.com.

BREAKING NEWS: GOVERMENT SHUTDOWN!

What does a government shutdown really mean for real estate investors?

In this video, we break down:

How a shutdown affects mortgage approvals, FHA/VA loans, and housing programs, The impact on interest rates, lending delays, buyer confidence and more!

The Cashflow for Life podcast is about one thing: using real estate investing as a tool to create consistent cashflow every month for the rest of your life. Our mission is to help everyone in America buy their first 5 properties in the next 2 years, and have them paid off in 7 years. This is the 2-5-7 Cashflow For Life philosophy. Tune in to witness how ordinary people in our community have put this philosophy into action to increase their net worth and create consistent monthly cashflow as they continue their journey to build wealth for themselves and their families.

Join our free weekly meetings to learn how to invest in real estate and gain financial freedom! Visit www.andrewholmesrealestate.com.

Real estate investing is a lot less risky when you have a good title company ensuring you get a clear title at closing. In this episode, Andrew sits down with Steve Kaempf from LandTrust Title Services to talk about how title companies protect buyers from getting into bad real estate deals.

The Cashflow for Life podcast is about one thing: using real estate investing as a tool to create consistent cashflow every month for the rest of your life. Our mission is to help everyone in America buy their first 5 properties in the next 2 years, and have them paid off in 7 years. This is the 2-5-7 Cashflow For Life philosophy. Tune in to witness how ordinary people in our community have put this philosophy into action to increase their net worth and create consistent monthly cashflow as they continue their journey to build wealth for themselves and their families.

Join our free weekly meetings to learn how to invest in real estate and gain financial freedom! Visit www.andrewholmesrealestate.com. 

Real estate investing can be a side hustle or a full time job. For those who take it as a side hustle, growing a rental portfolio can take some time, but it's doable. In this episode, Andrew sits down with the one and only Lumberjack Landlord to talk about how he managed to build a rental portfolio of 150 properties while working a full time job. 

The Cashflow for Life podcast is about one thing: using real estate investing as a tool to create consistent cashflow every month for the rest of your life. Our mission is to help everyone in America buy their first 5 properties in the next 2 years, and have them paid off in 7 years. This is the 2-5-7 Cashflow For Life philosophy. Tune in to witness how ordinary people in our community have put this philosophy into action to increase their net worth and create consistent monthly cashflow as they continue their journey to build wealth for themselves and their families.

Join our free weekly meetings to learn how to invest in real estate and gain financial freedom! Visit www.andrewholmesrealestate.com.

The headlines will have you think the American Dream of buying a house is completely unattainable now. The real estate market has been changing dramatically over the last few years, with more and more Americans feeling hopeless and giving up on ever owning their own home. In this episode, Andrew looks at the headlines and breaks down the facts, talking about why and how it's still possible for people to buy a house in this market, whether you're an investor or just looking for a house for yourself.

The Cashflow for Life podcast is about one thing: using real estate investing as a tool to create consistent cashflow every month for the rest of your life. Our mission is to help everyone in America buy their first 5 properties in the next 2 years, and have them paid off in 7 years. This is the 2-5-7 Cashflow For Life philosophy. Tune in to witness how ordinary people in our community have put this philosophy into action to increase their net worth and create consistent monthly cashflow as they continue their journey to build wealth for themselves and their families.