Creative Real Estate Podcast

There is always a way to get involved in real estate even if you don't have much time or money. In this episode, Powell Chee explains how he started investing in multifamily while still having a job. Join us today and learn a creative way to get into real estate.

Episode notes

• Is it possible to invest out of state?
• How to start doing 60-unit deals
• One mistake you shouldn't do when raising money
• What does ''guaranteed payments'' mean?
• Ways to get educated on syndication

Resources/Links mentioned

• Rich dad poor dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
• The morning miracle by Hal Elrod

About Powell Chee

Powell Chee is a syndicator and general partner in 1000+ units specializing in out-of-state multifamily properties. In 2015, while living in Los Angeles, Powell began his real estate investing with a purchase of a house in Kansas City. His next purchase was a 40 unit apartment building in Indianapolis in 2017, followed by a 61 unit property nearby in 2018. With his growing multifamily experience, Powell then shifted his focus to syndicating larger multifamily properties. In 2019, he was a general partner on 900+ units spread over 5 larger properties in locations such as Dallas, Atlanta, Jacksonville, Phoenix, and San Antonio.

Connect with Powell

• Website: www.multifamilymasters.com
• Facebook: MultiFamilyMasters.com
• Instagram: @mf_masters

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

Phone: (303) 949-8662

Email: [email protected]

Website: Ecospace

Troy Fullwood comes back to explain in detail how his financial model works and how he got to raise $30M to fund it. Listen to this episode and learn a creative way of making money out of mortgage notes while increasing home preservation.

Episode notes

• How does the mortgage note business work?
• How to profit from mortgage notes
• Ways to restructure loans
• Exit strategies for mortgage notes
• What does the note buyer get in the foreclosure process?
• Can you make a 90% IRR in eleven months?

Resource/Link mentioned

• The power of paper by Troy Fullwood

About Troy Fullwood

Troy founded Pinnacle Investments in 1996. Under his expert guidance, Pinnacle Investments has grown to be the nation's leader in the purchase of first-lien performing and non-performing real estate notes, completing over 15,000 transactions since its inception. The professionals at Pinnacle Investments set the standard for high quality, strategic growth and pride themselves on their unique ability to help struggling individuals keep their homes. He also contributes his ideas on real estate investing through numerous published articles, radio talk show interviews, and his podcast The Thriving Investor Show.

Connect with Troy

• Website: The Thriving Investor
• Website: Pinnacle Investments Capital Group LLC

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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!

If we start thinking of borrowers as humans instead of just numbers, we can reduce the number of foreclosures significantly. Join us today to learn about Troy Fullwood's successful financial model and find out how to increase home preservation and the importance of doing so.

Episode notes:

• What is a Social Responsibility Financial Model?
• Fix-and-Flip 5-3-2 business model
• Ways to support people who miss their payments
• People's responses to Troy's financial model
• The average cost of foreclosures
• Consequences of the '05 and '06 lending model

About Troy Fullwood

Troy founded Pinnacle Investments in 1996. Under his expert guidance, Pinnacle Investments has grown to be the nation's leader in the purchase of first-lien performing and non-performing real estate notes, completing over 15,000 transactions since its inception. The professionals at Pinnacle Investments set the standard for high quality, strategic growth and pride themselves on their unique ability to help struggling individuals keep their homes. He also contributes his ideas on real estate investing through numerous published articles, radio talk show interviews, and his podcast The Thriving Investor Show.

Connect with Troy

• Website: Pinnacle Investments Capital Group LLC
• Website: The Thriving Investor

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!

In building a successful real estate business, you may face some obstacles. The most important way to overcome them is with the proper mindset and vision. Today, we are going to talk about a phrase that we need to get out of our vocabulary which is,'' I can't'', to reach our full potential.

Episode notes:

• Is it necessary to use your own money to do multifamily?
• How excuses can prevent you from achieving your goals
• What you should be asking yourself

Resource/Link mentioned:

• Three feet from gold by Sharon L. Lechter and Greg S. Reid

Connect with Us!

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

Phone: (303) 949-8662

Email: [email protected]

Website: Ecospace

In real estate conferences, we don't see enough women on stage. But someone is working hard to change that. Stay tuned and learn how Monick Halm reached 1,200 doors and what she does to help women achieve financial freedom through real estate.

Episode notes:

• Is it possible for regular people to buy apartments of 100+ units?
• How hiring a coach can change your life?
• Is one coach enough to learn the business?
• How to create a movement that people can follow?

Resources/Links mentioned:

• The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show
• The Game of Life and How to Play It by Florence Scovel Shinn
• Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

About Monick Halm

Monick Halm, the founder of Real Estate Investor Goddesses, is an educator and advocate for female real estate investors with a mission to help 1 million women achieve financial freedom through real estate.

Connect with Monick

• Website: www.realestateinvestorgoddesses.com
• Instagram: @reigoddesses; @monickhalm
• Facebook: Real Estate Investor Goddesses; Monick Paul Halm
• LinkedIn: Monick Halm

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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 feeling a little frustrated by the current real estate market? In today's episode, Jason Lewis talks about his learnings from his brokerage and real estate experiences these last six months and makes some predictions for the near future. Dial-in and get motivated to keep investing!

Episode notes:

• Is this market similar to '08?
• Why are property prices still up?
• How the number of listings affects the market

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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!

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The short-term rental business is very profitable, but some places have very strict laws about this type of rental. Join us today as Erin Spradlin explains how to navigate through these laws and gives tips on how to manage your property properly.

Episode notes:

• Working with short term rentals
• Working within the law while making a profit
• How to find the laws and restrictions in your city?
• Ways to word your questions when speaking to city officials
• Tips on how to deal with renters who request discounts

Resource/Link mentioned:

• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

About Erin Spradlin

Erin is a real estate agent who works with home buyers and investors in Denver and Colorado Springs. She specializes in finding clients legal Airbnb short-term rental properties and house-hacking opportunities.

Connect with Erin

• Website: www.erinandjamesrealestate.com
• Blog: Erin Spradlin
• Facebook: Erin + James Real Estate

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

Phone: (303) 949-8662

Email: [email protected]

Website: Ecospace

We look forward to hearing from you!

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In this episode, Mike drops some golden nuggets on how to get your Airbnb management business up and running. Join us today to learn how much money you can make managing short-term rentals and his 5-step system to filter out guest profiles.

Episode notes:

• How to get organic leads?
• What markets to look for?
• Traveler types
• How to mitigate risks of property damage
• Estimated profits

Resources/Links mentioned:

• Short Term Rentals Secrets Masterclass
• August Home
• Air DNA

About Mike Sjogren:

Michael is a husband, father, investor, entrepreneur, CPA, author, speaker, instructor, and short-term rental expert. Michael brings a wealth of finance, business, and real estate experience. Michael started his career as an auditor at an accounting firm where he specialized in real estate and economic development. Michael and his wife Krysten are the founders of Occupied, a short-term rental investment and management company. Currently, they have a portfolio of six properties across three markets and are actively expanding across the northeast. Most recently they launched an education platform called Short Term Rental Secrets to help real estate investors maximize their cash flow with short-term rentals.

Connect with Mike:

• Website: www.occupiednow.com
• Facebook: Michael Sjogren
• Instagram: @the_airbnbguy

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

Phone: (303) 949-8662

Email: [email protected]

Website: Ecospace

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Being detail-oriented is essential to stay on budget and finish your projects on time. Join us today and learn the importance of communication and strategies to keep in touch with your contractors.

Episode notes:

• Upfront conversation with contractors
• How to get contractors' attention?
• Strategy to stay on budget
• The importance of scheduling

Books mentioned:

• Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It
• The Greatest Salesman in the World

About Heather Loyal

Heather Loyal is a full-time real estate investor in the Denver area for the past six years with her primary focus on the rehab-to-retail model. When she isn't working on rehab projects she is out traveling and spending time with her husband, son, and two dogs.

Connect with Us!

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

Phone: (303) 949-8662

Email: [email protected]

Website: Ecospace

We look forward to hearing from you!

Please go to iTunes to leave us a rating and write a review. Each review helps us reach a larger audience with each episode.

In this episode, Marco explains how to get private money lenders to cover the purchase price, the closing cost, and the rehab budget of the rental properties. He also shares his unique negotiation strategies. Tune in to learn everything about raising private money and finding new deals.

Episode notes:

• How to get off-market deals
• The most effective way to acquire new properties
• What makes a good negotiator?
• Wholesaling as a path to get into multifamily
• How to find private capital?
• Reasons not to do interest-only loans

Books mentioned:

• Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!
• The 4-Hour Workweek
• Crushing It!: How Great Entrepreneurs Build Their Business and Influence-and How You Can, Too

About Marco A. Romero:

Marco is the co-owner of Hilco Homes and Bella Buyers. He focuses on acquiring rentals with private money and wholesaling.

Connect with Marco:

• Website: www.hilcohomes.com
• Facebook: Marco A Romero, Bella Buyers, Hilco Homes
• Instagram: @macomello, @hilcohomes,@bellabuyers