Greg Mohr engages with Ed Parcaut, diving into his transition from the Navy to the mortgage industry and its influence on home buying. Ed emphasizes the importance of business ownership and explains various loan types, including a detailed look at reverse mortgages. The discussion highlights target clients, particularly veterans and business owners, with a focus on VA loans and pest report requirements. Ed shares insights into his personal branding and his book on homeownership. They explore property tax differences between California and Texas. Ed's media ventures, including Real Estate Jerky, are discussed, along with where to find him online. The episode concludes by highlighting the Operation Firewalk.

https://www.edparcaut.com/

(0:00) Introduction of Ed Perko and his business journey

(1:07) Transition from Navy to mortgage industry and impact on home buying

(4:40) Importance of owning your own business and explanation of various loans

(8:26) Comprehensive look at reverse mortgages

(12:26) Target clients: veterans and business owners; VA loans specifics

(21:40) VA loans and pest reports discussion

(24:10) Ed's personal branding and homeownership book summary

(29:25) Discussing property taxes: California vs. Texas

(31:19) Ed's media ventures: Real Estate Jerky and other podcasts

(34:44) Where to find Ed online and final encouragements

(35:38) Highlighting Operation Firewalk initiative