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Creating your strategy in real estate investing is essential in making money and preparing for the difficulties along the journey. A commercial real estate broker and army soldier, Eric Smith, joins Jamie Bateman in the show to share how he started in real estate investing and how he transitioned to partial note investing from full. Eric talks about his experiences and challenges in flipping property, showing how creating cash flow is not all sunshine and rainbows; he went through the rain in hard money deals and notes investing in order to discover what works for him. Tune in and find out what strategy from Eric and Jamie's conversation best fits your risk tolerance and your target portfolio notes to grow your wealth. Learn about partials, hypothecation, life insurance companies, and more.
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No one ever really learns how to invest by the book. You need to face the real world, get hands-on experience, and learn as you go. Taking us to his note investing journey, note investor Steven Burke joins Chris Seveney and Jamie Bateman in this episode. Together, they discuss the path to becoming a note investor, the critical skills when starting in note investing, and maximizing your strengths in growing your note portfolio. Steven then shares what he has recently been doing as a new note investor, how he does his due diligence, what sites he is looking at, and what are some things to check out. Join them in their conversation that would give you some help to increase your learning curve in note investing.
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If you’re looking to build your note business beyond just a couple of notes, you really should be thinking about investing on software. Differentiating from the majority of platforms that focus mainly on acquisition, Prominent Funding has created an easy-to-use mobile app that puts emphasis on tracking, doc management, and other aspects of asset management. This brilliant Podio-based platform is the brainchild of Richard McGrew, a systems genius who has been in the software industry for more than 20 years. Listen to this episode as he joins Chris Seveney and Jamie Bateman to demonstrate how the system works and what it can do for your note business.
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Having a combined knowledge of the complexities of real estate and law can give any person a considerable business advantage. That's exactly what real estate lawyer and author Flavia Berys did, and now she has established herself as one of the most trusted names in the legal side of the industry. She joins Chris Seveney and Jamie Bateman to share her expertise and experiences, from her favorite real estate property, dealing with LLC properties, finding the proper balance between passion and profession, and more. Flavia also goes deep into the services she provides, discussing how business assets can be protected from lawsuits.
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One of the most critical things that separate successful people from those who are not is the mindset. No matter what vehicle, be it note buying, real estate, and entrepreneurship, all of it comes down to how you think and manage your focus. In this episode, Jamie Bateman has the perfect guest who can help us get our mindsets in the right direction. He sits down with seasoned and passionate real estate investor and the Director of The Lifetime CashFlow Academy, Rod Khleif. Rod teaches some great habits, strategies, and tips when it comes to goal-setting and visualization while breaking down the steps and misconceptions about achieving them. He then shares a couple of great resources that we can use to help with our mindset, showing just how much we’ve yet to tap within ourselves to succeed beyond what we think how.
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Even though 2020 was a rocky year for many, there is still no reason not to be excited for the new year and look ahead with an optimistic spirit. After challenging Chris Seveney's plans and expectations, it is now Jamie Bateman's turn to present his 2021 goals. Jamie shares what he wants to achieve within the next 365 days, focusing on his career progress and growth. On top of that, he also expresses his interest in trying something new and working with a business coach, allowing him to increase the chances of hitting his goals and changing his mindset for the better.
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Bookkeeping is arguably the most important of any business, including note investing. If you’re looking to run your own note investing, you need to start with your books right from the get go. You can be your own bookkeeper instead of hiring one but either way, you’d need some knowledge of the essential things that you need to do with your business to keep your books your friend instead of your worst nightmare. Joining co-hosts Chris Seveney and Jamie Bateman on the show to discuss these bookkeeping essentials at length is Debbie Mullins, the owner of a bookkeeping firm that does the books for many known investors and teaches others how to do their own books properly. You might want to take some notes for this one.
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Commercial notes can be truly rewarding and worth the shot, but only if the investor knows the right strategies to use. Without proper planning, such notes may only go to waste. Chris Seveney and Jamie Bateman go deep into this topic with Carson Faris, the Founder and CEO of Phoenix Investment Funds. Together, they discuss the specific asset classes to target, the best timeline to follow when dealing with commercial notes, taking advantage of performing and non-performing spaces, and a lot more. Carson also shares his own strategies when it comes to commercial notes, as well as some tips on the ups and downs of the industry.
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The year 2020 nears its close, and it is a year almost everyone would want to forget. As the new year dawns upon us, Chris Seveney looks ahead full of positivity by presenting his top three 2021 goals. Together with Jamie Bateman, he dissects his plan for the new 365 days the next year has in store, all focusing on mentorship, relationships, and business growth. Chris also shares how he keeps track of his goals, where he gets his motivation, and a couple of tips on how other note investors can start determining their own 2021 plans.
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In order to wrap themselves in wealth, most people turn to borrowing money. So instead of pursuing equity freedom, they just go deeper and deeper in debt, making such a wealthy status only temporary. Talking about this topic with Chris Seveney and Jamie Bateman is Matthew Sullivan, the CEO and Founder of QuantmRE. Matthew presents his team's home equity agreement and how they bring everyday practices into the commercial real estate world, giving homeowners a much stronger position without losing their ownership. He also looks back on his career's most significant moments, especially his time working with Richard Branson.
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Welcome to Creating Wealth Simplified, a podcast that guides you on becoming a passive real estate investor through strategies like mortgage note investing. This show provides you with the right…
If you want to break the corporate chains that hold you back from earning the money you desire, you are in the right place. Each episode, learn the ins and outs of passive investing that reveal why you should not rely on your W2 or 401k alone when building wealth. Find out various investment strategies that prove why the 40/40/40 rule is untrue. Instead of working 40 hours a week for 40 years just to keep 40% of your income, explore brand-new avenues in the form of mortgage notes, real estate funds, rental properties, and more!
Experienced investors reveal how they reach and go beyond their financial objectives by starting a side hustle in real estate. See how to emulate their biggest wins and gather the lessons from their most serious challenges. Listen to these real-life stories that open your eyes to the possibilities of achieving a thriving passive income at any age. Whether you are an energetic individual in your 20s or a retired worker in your 60s, you can never go wrong with this kind of investment.
Hosts of the podcast are Lauren Wells and Christopher Seveney.
Lauren has a passion for real estate and has been investing since 2010. During this time, she has helped grow and manage a portfolio of over 100 assets which include both residential real estate and mortgage notes which is now a multimillion-dollar portfolio. When she is not shaking things up professionally, you can find her spending time with my family at the beach or planning her next backpacking adventure in the beautiful backdrop of Santa Barbara where she calls home.
Chris has been a real estate professional for more than 25 years. Known for his honesty, tenacity, and professionalism, Chris managed over $1B in real estate and has built his Note Investing portfolio to over 500 deals valued at around $75M. Additionally, Chris founded 7E Investments that presents investment alternatives through mortgage note investing. They specialize in custom active and passive investment options for accredited, non-accredited, and self-directed IRA investors.
Lauren and Chris are here to remind you that Wall Street doesn't have to be the biggest financial goal. Open your eyes to the many opportunities up for grabs in the realm of real estate. If you have doubts or questions about starting a side hustle through passive investing, this show has everything you need to begin.