Creative Real Estate Podcast

Owning rental properties sounds like a simple investment to a lot of people, but Ali Barghelame is here to tell us that there are common pitfalls that a lot of people fall into. Ali will unwrap for us the mistakes that you should not make and how to make sure you make the most of your investment. Listen in and learn so much about rental property investment.

Episode notes:

• The importance of a relationship with your bank
• How to know if a property is profitable or not
• Tips on ensuring you get a good cash flow on properties
• What to do to use debt intelligently
• Why have 6 months of expenses worth of savings

Resources/Links mentioned:

• The Book on Rental Property Investing
• The Book on Managing Rental Properties

About Ali Barghelame

Ali has lived and devoted his entire life to the Front Range area of Colorado. Born and raised in the Greeley/Fort Collins area (where his family remains) he attended the University of Denver for his undergraduate and graduate degrees. It was at the university gym where he met Jill, which provides further interesting insight into their relationship, and from there they now have two children: Izak and Nadia.

Looking at Ali's business card is a great way to understand his areas of working alongside you. Naturally though, one might want to know what the designations mean: Ali has a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance, is a Certified Financial Planner, a Chartered Life (Insurance) Underwriter, a Chartered Financial Consultant, a Certified Family Business Specialist, a Retirement Income Certified Professional, and an Accredited Investment Fiduciary.

Since 2005, Ali has used this level of professionalism to closely work with individuals, families, and business owners in carrying out our vision: to help those in our lives to be well financially.

Connect with Ali

• Website: Barghelame Wealth Advisors, Inc.
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +1 303 875 2159
• LinkedIn: Ali Barghelame

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To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at:

Phone: (303) 949-8662

Email: [email protected]

Website: Ecospace

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Covid's impact on the office leasing sector has piqued people's interest. In today's episode, Whitney Hake joins us to talk about the highs and lows of the office leasing sector as a result of the pandemic, as well as what occurs if you invest in this specific niche. Tune in to find out!

Episode notes:

• A unique opportunity in real estate with the pandemic
• Why is there a great demand for urban flex properties?
• What usually happens in the market with flex usage for office leasing?
• Opportunities with office leasing during the pandemic
• Tips for residential investors wanting to invest in depressed areas

Resource/Link mentioned:

• Greenlights Book by Matthew McConaughey

About Whitney Hake

Whitney serves as a Senior Vice President in Transwestern's Denver office. She is focused on landlord representation in the Southeast Denver and Downtown Denver markets. Whitney delivers extraordinary leasing results to office owners by deploying proactive marketing. She specializes in developing a tailored plan for each client, providing real-time market intel and counseling based on the financial goals of each asset. Whitney works on behalf of both institutional and regional owners.

Connect with Whitney Hake

• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram: @twdenveragency

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To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at:

Phone: (303) 949-8662

Email: [email protected]

Website: Ecospace

We look forward to hearing from you!

Are you still marketing your real estate business the old-fashioned way, or have you already started online marketing? Jump into this episode with Krista Mashore and put the principles she discusses working to convert more clients and customers and develop a sustainable business.

Episode notes:

• Tips and tricks to market listings
• Recommendations to choose a location for your target market
• Updates on social media platforms for marketers
• Understanding that it takes time to make a decision
• Which platform to focus your digital marketing

Resources/Links mentioned:

• Facebook
• Instagram
• Tiktok
• The Gap and The Gain book by Dan Sullivan
• Krista Mashore Bootcamp Podcast

About Krista Mashore

Krista Mashore has been in the top 1 % of realtors nationwide for 20 years. She is also in the top 1% of coaches nationwide. Krista is the author of four best-selling books focusing on digital marketing and has been named Yahoo Finance's number 1 digital marketer to watch in 2021! She has been featured in Forbes, Inman News, The Wall Street Journal, NBC, Fox, and many more! Krista recently took her new coaching business from zero to 25 million dollars in just under four years. She is the recipient of seven Two Comma-Club Awards, one Two Comma Club X Award, and one Two Comma Club C Award for 25 million + in online sales. Krista has a master's degree in curriculum and instruction. Always being a teacher at heart, she loves serving people and has turned her attention to sharing the secrets of her successes by coaching agents and professionals across the nation. Through her coaching, teaching, speaking, and training, Krista is revolutionizing the way entrepreneurs, agents, and professionals market themselves online. She offers an innovative step-by-step approach on how agents and entrepreneurs can gain a massive digital footprint.

Connect with Krista

• Website: Krista Mashore
• Instagram: @Kristamashore

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To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at:

Phone: (303) 949-8662

Email: [email protected]

Website: Ecospace

We look forward to hearing from you!

We get it - real estate can be addictive. After doing your first deal, you cannot wait until getting your next one. But do more deals mean more money? Check out this episode with Andrew Holmes to learn how to make every transaction more profitable and avoid the burnout of chasing a crazy amount of deals.

Episode notes:

• How does the 2-5-7 investing strategy work?
• Is this strategy applicable to all markets?
• How to get financed if you don't qualify for a loan
• Is it a good time to start flipping houses?
• The secret to getting your first deal

Resource/Link mentioned:

• The intelligent investor by Benjamin Graham

About Andrew Holmes

Born in America, Andrew Holmes would not remain there for very long. At the tender age of two years old, Andrew would go back to India with his family where he would spend the next 17 years of his life. While not from the poorest family (not the richest either) Andrew knew at a very early age he wanted more. More for himself and his family. In his late teens, Andrew made his way back to America where he would prove to his family he would become the success he sought out to be. This didn't happen overnight for Andrew. His arrival back in America was followed by years of struggle and failures. One day while working as a waiter at Shula's Steak House in suburban Chicago, Andrew got fed up and decided to change his life and never look back. Andrew decided to get serious with Real Estate and use it as the vehicle to success. Andrew has gone on to become a multi-millionaire real estate investor building an extremely impressive portfolio and creating the largest and most productive REIA in the country.

Connect with Andrew

• Website: www.andrewholmesevents.com
• Instagram: @andrew_holmes_re

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To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at:

Phone: (303) 949-8662

Email: [email protected]

Website: Ecospace

We look forward to hearing from you!

Do you want to know how to create and post quality videos on social media? Dial-in as Dan McVey shares why consistency is key to reaching a larger audience and the 3 types of content you should be posting if you're into real estate.

Episode notes:

• Why you should hire a professional for your videos
• How to create quality videos on a low budget?
• Is it a good idea to stick to one platform?
• A cool idea for video content for realtors
• What the future looks like for video content

Resources/Links mentioned:

• Tom Ferry
• Ryan Serhant

About Dan McVey:

Hailing from small-town Iowa, Dan has been in Denver for the past 4 years pursuing entrepreneurship in the video marketing industry. He is the owner of Just Pended Denver, a real estate media company that provides listing content and branded social media videos for real estate agents and brokers in the Denver metro area. Dan loves helping realtors discover the power of video to grow their influence, their business, and their income. Some of his favorite things to do include playing soccer with friends in leagues and pickups, eating out with his gal, and traveling to foreign lands. He resides in the Park Hill neighborhood with his partner Madi, a gym owner and entrepreneur herself, and Catahoula-Beagle mix, Melvin.

Connect with Dan

• E-mail: [email protected]
• Phone: 319-931-9098

Connect with Us!

To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him on:

Phone: (303) 949-8662

Email: [email protected]

Website: Ecospace

You will have to wait at least 5 years or more on the hangar provider's waiting list if you want to acquire one. In this episode with Rob Swanson, he shares the kind of approach in creative real estate investing that will assist you in navigating a highly competitive market. Tune in to learn more!

Episode notes:

• Struggles of purchasing a hangar and how to overcome it
• Taking the responsibility of ownership
• How to create an owner-financed offer?
• Advantages of joining associations
• Buying a property with a messed up deal

Resource/Link mentioned

• The Millionaire Fast Lane book by M. J. DeMarco

About Rob Swanson

Tens of thousands of students have gone through the Rob Swanson System of Real Estate Investing over the past 20 years, creating success story after success story, month after month. An active real estate investor, Rob zigs and zags with every new change in the real estate market and guides his students to do what's working now. Whether a seller's market, a buyers market, a high priced market, or a Cashflow market, Rob's 20+ years of investing all across the country have formed the backbone of his method to real estate investing and approach to teaching his students. His teaching approach borrows from the concept of Kaizen which focuses on small, daily continuous improvements designed to produce a result. If you asked his wife, she would tell you that his superpower is teaching - and he loves it. Married for nearly 30 years with 3 grown kids, he's had plenty of time to hone those teaching skills and help people get results, both at home and with students nationwide. A pilot, backcountry skier, ultra-marathoner, and river fly fisher, Rob is comfortable pushing his own personal limits and very happy to help you push yours.

Connect with Rob

• Website: Real Estate Mogul
• Facebook: Rob Swanson

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To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at:

Phone: (303) 949-8662

Email: [email protected]

Website: Ecospace

We look forward to hearing from you!

When raising capital for your real estate business, it's always best to keep yourself educated and updated with the laws as they can change from time to time. Tune in now as Adam explains these steps to help you succeed in raising money.

Episode notes:

• Securities attorneys and what they do
• Four buckets of raising money
• Mistakes in collecting funds and how to avoid them
• Why you should follow Securities law
• The five-step formula for raising capital

Connect with Us!

To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at:

Phone: (303) 949-8662

Email: [email protected]

Website: Ecospace

We look forward to hearing from you!

Today, we will discuss the topic that everyone is talking about: the rising rental market. Listen in as Jason goes over the stats you need to pay attention to and challenges you need to take action.

Episode notes:

• How rentals are performing in different areas
• Why you need to take a look at rental stats
• Is doubling your rent the right thing to do?

Connect with Us!

To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at:

Phone: (303) 949-8662

Email: [email protected]

Website: Ecospace

We look forward to hearing from you!

Property management is usually seen as the worst aspect of real estate, but as you're about to find out, there are a few tricks that can make this job a lot smoother. Dial-in as Eric Ross shares the pros and cons of self-managing your properties, and shares when you should consider hiring a professional to do it for you.

Episode notes:

• Why you should keep your tenants happy
• Reasons for hiring a property manager
• Is it a good idea to self-manage to gain knowledge?
• How to identify if your property is overpriced
• 5 tips for successful property self-management

About Eric Ross

Eric Ross brings close to 10 years as a leader in the sector of investment property management. His attention to detail in the areas of quality, customer service, and landlord legal responsibilities are just a few of the major areas that his expertise is lent. Eric takes a very hands-on, no-nonsense approach to managing "by the numbers". Prior to his Real Estate career, Eric spent 8+ years in the hospitality industry and is a former United States Marine. Driven to provide the best in customer service, client understanding, and overall satisfaction; the food & beverage experience developed Eric's ability to be a true service specialist in the real estate and hospitality industries.

Connect with Eric

• Website: www.ecospacepropertymanagement.com
• E-mail: [email protected]

Connect with Us!

To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him on:

Phone: (303) 949-8662

Email: [email protected]

Website: Ecospace

We look forward to hearing from you!

If you think that partnerships aren't creative strategies, you're probably gonna change your mind after this episode. Listen in as Adam Adams shares how a real estate convention changed life and why partnering is the way to go from ''I can't'' to ''How can I?''.

Episode notes:

• The key to getting into real estate sooner
• How connections are made in real estate
• The benefits of partnering up with someone
• The easiest way to make money

Connect with Us!

To connect with Jason Lewis, please email or call him at:

Phone: (303) 949-8662

Email: [email protected]

Website: Ecospace

We look forward to hearing from you!