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Mitch Stephen has purchased well over 2,000 houses in and around his hometown of San Antonio, TX. Today he specializes in owner financing properties to individuals left behind by traditional lending institutions and giving new life to properties that scar the neighborhoods. 

He has perfected a method of achieving cash flow without having to be a landlord and without having to rehab properties. He’s mastered the art of raising private money and the classic “Nothing Down” deal.

In‌ ‌our‌ ‌conversation,‌ ‌we‌ ‌discussed:‌

• Loaning money on houses.
• What's the average rent in the area?
• How do I back into numbers to make it attractive for a renter to be an owner with about a 10% down payment?
• The marketplace, and the values of Real Estate?
• How private lending can help hedge against a big market correction?

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Mr. Krone is a Chicago native whose career in architecture began in 1991 by pursuing his Masters of Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology.  While obtaining his degree, he also worked as a Project Manager for Optima, Inc. 

In 2012, Krone founded Coda Management Group – a firm that specializes in managing real estate assets.  Since its inception, Coda has managed a wide range of real estate, including single and multifamily homes, retail, commercial warehouse, self-storage, and multi-use flex athletic spaces.  Currently, the platform of investments is in excess of $54 million.

In‌ ‌our‌ ‌conversation,‌ ‌we‌ ‌discussed:‌

• Self-Storage versus Apartments in Multifamily.
• Understanding of the self-storage industry.
• Pros and Cons of some tax deferral and strategies.
• What are some of the numbers when it comes to self-storage?
• Opportunity Zones and Self-Storage Investing.

Connect with Scott Krone:

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Lauren A. Cohen, international speaker, #1 bestselling author, and immigration and business strategist, is an attorney licensed in both the U.S. (TN) and Canada (ON). As an active AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) member, Lauren boasts a stellar track record of success. She was also recently recognized as one of 2017’s “Super Lawyers” by Attorney-at-Law Magazine.

Although her role at e-Council does not involve practicing law, Lauren has first-hand knowledge of the visa process, having herself immigrated from Canada, and later becoming an American citizen in 2012. The overriding goal in all of her business endeavors is to help her clients achieve their version of the American Dream. Developing sound strategies designed to sustain long-term growth is a cornerstone of the e-Council Inc. brand.

In‌ ‌our‌ ‌conversation,‌ ‌we‌ ‌discussed:‌

• Helping investors invest across borders.
• Steps process to help people invest in real estate.
• Create strategies to expand their businesses across borders.

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A nationally certified Life Coach with a Doctorate in Leadership, Chris Craddock is the driving force behind REI Revive, the host of the Uncommon Real Estate Podcast, a Realtor, and an entrepreneur who runs multiple successful businesses in the Washington DC Metro area (and Richmond, VA). Chris is a consistent NVAR multi-million dollar producer who produces over $4 Million in commission each year. In 2020, his team, The Redux Group, was #20 in all of Keller Williams and sold just under $160 million in volume. Chris has been married for 20 years and is the proud father to six beautiful children

In‌ ‌our‌ ‌conversation,‌ ‌we‌ ‌discussed:‌

• How do you monetize and maximize your marketing leads?
• Adding values to solving problems.
• What is your typical plan for huge capital gains tax?

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Jonathan founded Mountain Vista in 2017 with the objective of improving the access to quality financial advice for clients of varying asset levels.  With 16 years of experience as a proprietary trader and portfolio manager at prestigious financial firms prior to founding Mountain Vista, Jonathan is uniquely positioned to help his clients develop and execute customized solutions to their financial needs.

In‌ ‌our‌ ‌conversation,‌ ‌we‌ ‌discussed:‌

• Definition of Building a Successful Retirement.
• Alternative investments for Real Estate.
• Corrections on High Valuations on Real Estate.
• Institutionalization of the Single-Family Rental Market.

Connect with Jonathan Heagle:

https://www.expertcresecrets.com/episode96

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Bharat is the founder of Veristrat. He has been in business valuation since 2000 and has valued assets in real estate, industrial, personal property, and financial assets including some unique assets i.e., the Golden Gate Bridge, NYC subway system, Hartsfield Atlanta Airport, and Las Vegas casinos.

Bharat has formerly worked with American Appraisal and Silicon Valley Bank Analytics. As an appraiser, Bharat has signed off on over 4000 valuation opinions with $800 billion in assets. Bharat holds an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin and an MBA from Marquette University. He is a senior accredited member with ASA.

In‌ ‌our‌ ‌conversation,‌ ‌we‌ ‌discussed:‌

• Valuating Assets in a highly appreciated marketplace.
• Biggest frustration on selling highly appreciated assets
• Exit Planning Process

Connect with Bharat Kanodia:

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Jeff Badu is a parallel entrepreneur and a wealth multiplier. He’s a Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and the founder and CEO of Badu Enterprises, LLC, which is a multinational conglomerate that owns several key companies. His marquee company is Badu Tax Services, LLC, which is a CPA firm that specializes in tax preparation, tax planning, and tax representation for individuals and businesses. Another key company is Badu Investments, LLC, which is a real estate investment company that acquires residential and commercial rental real estate properties in areas such as the South Side of Chicago in efforts to restore traditionally underserved areas. What sparked his interest in launching these companies is his passion for helping people minimize their tax liability and ultimately multiplying their money by investing it and building multi-generational wealth. His purpose in life is to inspire and support the super hungry to take hold of infinite resources in order to create an abundant lifestyle.

He’s extremely passionate about financial literacy and currently hosts various financial literacy workshops throughout the country. He’s a public speaker and his overall mission in life is very simple: to make a lasting positive impact in as many lives as possible, especially when it comes to their finances.

In‌ ‌our‌ ‌conversation,‌ ‌we‌ ‌discussed:‌

• Steps to become a wealth multiplier
• Researching industry and turning it into a business plan
• 1031 Exchange frustrations.

Connect with Jeff Badu:

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Wrestled Alligators Professionally, Fought Fires, Delivered Babies, Saved Lives, Built and Sold Companies (FAILED and PIVOTED more than most), Worked with Sharks (means Venture Capitalists), was one of the first to build an online group fitness company, Built and Scaled a network of co-working studios in partnerships with local municipalities, built and sold podcasts and media brands, Interviewed over 400 Entrepreneurs and CEO across 5 Podcast Shows reaching the top of iTunes Charts.

Josh is a man of faith who is lovingly devoted to his family and lifts up humanity with kindness and brings peace to chaos. His philosophy is “Belief systems shape our values, which guide our principles, that drives our actions.”

In‌ ‌our‌ ‌conversation,‌ ‌we‌ ‌discussed:‌

• How to define commercial real estate syndications?
• What’s the hardest thing about getting it out and figuring it out as an entrepreneur?
• How do branding and building help more people?

Connect with Josh Wilson:

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Andy is a REALTOR® currently specializing in the Los Angeles market. He is out of the great state of California, in Southern California in the Los Angeles area, and becoming a licensed professional real estate was one of the most important professional decisions he ever made. He loves real estate, and he loves helping families and selling their places for the highest price and best terms. He's here to share all of his secrets with us. He's averaging about one to 2 million on the list of less side sales.

His clients often compliment him on his patience and ability to listen to their needs, while avoiding the pressure of the “hard sell” that so many real estate agents are known for. As a result, he has cultivated a relationship with his clients that has led to strong referral business.

In‌ ‌our‌ ‌conversation,‌ ‌we‌ ‌discussed:‌

• Strategy to make more money when selling your home.
• Migration pattern on buying property or moving out of state.

Connect with Andy Martinez Jr.

https://www.expertcresecrets.com/episode92

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Kent is a former start-up owner and corporate executive turned real estate investor and multifamily operator. Kent is on a mission to empower others to take control of their financial future, while making a positive social impact, by providing modern, affordable housing to America's workforce.

Kent believes that good investing starts with education so he hosts a successful podcast, called Ritter on Real Estate, where he interviews the pros to teach you how to invest like a pro! Additionally, Kent hosts a monthly multifamily investing meeting in his hometown of Indianapolis.

In‌ ‌our‌ ‌conversation,‌ ‌we‌ ‌discussed:‌

• Multifamily Investing.
• Two main channels to find deals.
• The right approach to cap rates.
• What is the exit plan when you go to exit your syndications to defer the tax?

Connect with Kent Ritter:

https://www.expertcresecrets.com/episode91

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