Flipping America

FAR 130 Expected Air Date: 03/15/18 Opening Hello everyone. Today we have someone who has created a resource that’s going to change your life. What would it be like if you could get 5 or 6 off-market leads every week from now on. Our guest is Trevor Mauch, founder of Investor Carrot and according to him, this is possible and within reach for every person listening to this broadcast today. Trevor’s company provides market tested and proven lead generating websites for investors. If the idea of doing another deal or three every month is appealing to you, stay tuned. We’re going to show you how you can do this. I had a nice time last night at Atlanta REIA South. Thanks to all of you who came out. Thank you Carla Gamper and Gordon Catts for hosting the meeting and inviting me. It was a honor to serve your group. How to Reach us www.flippingamericanetwork.com Facebook.com/flippingamericamedia Twitter and Instagram @FlippingAmerica YouTube: bit.ly/FlippingAmericaOnYouTube Linkedin: bit.ly/FlippingAmericaOnLinkedIn Call our National Comment Line: 404-369-1018, ext 1. Leave your message or your question. Announcements:

• My upcoming speaking engagements:
  • April 5, Chattanooga REIA
  • April 7, FlipStarter, Chattanooga
  • April 9, Savannah REIA
  • April 14, FlipStarter Savannah
  • April 21, FlipStarter Atlanta
• Details on the website and at FlipStarterEvent.com

Emails: [email protected] Tell us where you’re from!

• Ian, Seattle Washington, “Would you rather wholesale properties or fix and flip?”
• Dennis, Atlanta, GA “Where do you find contractors?”
• Edwina, Las Vegas, NV “What is a double closing? I’ve heard they are illegal.”

FAR 129 Expected Air Date: 03/12/18 Opening: Hello everyone. I am Roger Blankenship and I teach people how to make money in Real Estate. We bring you news, trends, markets, and we feature people who are getting it done in this industry. Many people have been asking me for more information about my blog on "Compare Everything with Everything." We have noted around here that I refer to that quite a bit so we decided that today we would bring that to you in full. Now the full talk has helpful charts and graphs which we can't show you on the show but we will put up a post on the website with all the information. How to Reach us www.flippingamericanetwork.com Facebook.com/flippingamericamedia Twitter and Instagram @FlippingAmerica YouTube: bit.ly/FlippingAmericaOnYouTube Linkedin: bit.ly/FlippingAmericaOnLinkedIn Call our National Comment Line: 404-369-1018, ext 1. Leave your message or your question. Announcements:

• My upcoming speaking engagements:
  • March 14, Atlanta REIA South
  • April 5, Chattanooga REIA
  • April 7, FlipStarter, Chattanooga
  • April 9, Savannah REIA
  • April 14, FlipStarter Savannah
  • April 21, FlipStarter Atlanta
• Details on the website and at FlipStarterEvent.com

News:

• http://www.ibtimes.co.in/magnetic-storm-this-weekend-will-have-massive-impact-humans-telecommunication-763478
• https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/20-hottest-markets-real-estate-u-s-february-2018/
• http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article203880569.html
• https://boingboing.net/2018/03/07/down-cad105k.html
• http://www.chicagonow.com/getting-real/2018/03/chicago-real-estate-market-huge-decline-in-february-contract-activity/
• https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/improved-residential-real-estate-market-produces-strong-results-in-john-dixon-auction-300610214.html
• http://www.nreionline.com/finance-investment/more-foreign-capital-flowing-real-estate-debt-funds
• https://therealdeal.com/2018/02/21/how-artificial-intelligence-is-changing-real-estate-investment/
• https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/21/reuters-america-u-s-existing-home-sales-fall-for-second-straight-month.html
• https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/26/rising-mortgage-rates-hit-new-home-sales-hard-a-bad-sign-for-builders.html
• https://therealdeal.com/2018/03/11/where-the-millennial-workforce-gathers/ THIS ONE
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesrealestatecouncil/2018/03/09/why-depreciation-is-the-biggest-perk-of-real-estate-investing/#bc910b874716
• https://therealdeal.com/2018/03/11/guess-whos-getting-into-real-estate-investment-travis-kalanick/
• https://www.forbesmiddleeast.com/en/dubai-ranked-among-top-destination-for-fdis-real-estate-market/

Topics:

• Compare Everything With Everything

FAR 129 Expected Air Date: 03/12/18 Opening: Hello everyone. I am Roger Blankenship and I teach people how to make money in Real Estate. We bring you news, trends, markets, and we feature people who are getting it done in this industry. Many people have been asking me for more information about my blog on “Compare Everything with Everything.” We have noted around here that I refer to that quite a bit so we decided that today we would bring that to you in full. Now the full talk has helpful charts and graphs which we can’t show you on the show but we will put up a post on the website with all the information. How to Reach us www.flippingamericanetwork.com Facebook.com/flippingamericamedia Twitter and Instagram @FlippingAmerica YouTube: bit.ly/FlippingAmericaOnYouTube Linkedin: bit.ly/FlippingAmericaOnLinkedIn Call our National Comment Line: 404-369-1018, ext 1. Leave your message or your question. Announcements:

• My upcoming speaking engagements:
  • March 14, Atlanta REIA South
  • April 5, Chattanooga REIA
  • April 7, FlipStarter, Chattanooga
  • April 9, Savannah REIA
  • April 14, FlipStarter Savannah
  • April 21, FlipStarter Atlanta
• Details on the website and at FlipStarterEvent.com

News:

• http://www.ibtimes.co.in/magnetic-storm-this-weekend-will-have-massive-impact-humans-telecommunication-763478
• https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/20-hottest-markets-real-estate-u-s-february-2018/
• http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article203880569.html
• https://boingboing.net/2018/03/07/down-cad105k.html
• http://www.chicagonow.com/getting-real/2018/03/chicago-real-estate-market-huge-decline-in-february-contract-activity/
• https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/improved-residential-real-estate-market-produces-strong-results-in-john-dixon-auction-300610214.html
• http://www.nreionline.com/finance-investment/more-foreign-capital-flowing-real-estate-debt-funds
• https://therealdeal.com/2018/02/21/how-artificial-intelligence-is-changing-real-estate-investment/
• https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/21/reuters-america-u-s-existing-home-sales-fall-for-second-straight-month.html
• https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/26/rising-mortgage-rates-hit-new-home-sales-hard-a-bad-sign-for-builders.html
• https://therealdeal.com/2018/03/11/where-the-millennial-workforce-gathers/ THIS ONE
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesrealestatecouncil/2018/03/09/why-depreciation-is-the-biggest-perk-of-real-estate-investing/#bc910b874716
• https://therealdeal.com/2018/03/11/guess-whos-getting-into-real-estate-investment-travis-kalanick/
• https://www.forbesmiddleeast.com/en/dubai-ranked-among-top-destination-for-fdis-real-estate-market/

Topics:

• Compare Everything With Everything

FAR 124 Contractor Questions Expected Air Date: 03/1/18 Opening: Hello everyone. I am Roger Blankenship and I teach people how to make money in Real Estate. We bring you news, trends, markets, and we feature people who are getting it done in this industry. Today we have some market data and some rankings for you. We also have stories coming up about markets that are cooling off or underperforming. My team and I are digging through mounds of research data, reading lots of really boring studies and distilling it all into usable and actionable steps for your investing career. We don't encourage everyone to go out, drop whatever else you have going on, and start a new career as a house flipper. Frankly it's not for everyone. We DO recommend that everyone figure out a way to invest in real estate some how, some way. There are hundreds of possible combinations of techniques, access points, financial commitments, and skill sets, but it all boils down to one of three strategies:

1. Buy for a quick re-sell. (After you have improved or added value)
2. Buy and hold to create cash flow and build equity.
3. Invest in projects like those and the people who are doing them.

Nearly every week someone asks if I will train them. My answer is always, "it depends." Anyone can watch some of my videos on our website or youtube channel. But before I take you into our mentoring program we need to talk. It's an invitation only party and the people invited are the people who can convince us that they will succeed. We don't want to take your money and then watch you fail. If we can help it we WON'T do that. But if you persuade me or one of our team leaders you have what it takes to succeed, you could become a part of our team. Also nearly every week someone asks if they can invest their money with me. This may surprise you but I don't automatically say yes. First we need to have a longer conversation. I need to learn what your objectives are and how much you want to invest. If we have a program that meets your needs then yes you can invest with us. If not, I'm not going to just take your money and hope for the best. During this conversation I'll learn what you are looking for in terms of a return on your money and your risk tolerance. After we get through that interview we will talk about the mechanism for putting your money to work. But hey there are many ways to invest even in your own community with local people. We are just happy to see you putting your money into real estate some how some where. News:

• http://www.businessinsider.com/the-top-financial-watchdog-is-going-after-the-ico-market-with-a-wave-of-subpoenas-2018-2
• https://www.wsj.com/articles/sec-launches-cryptocurrency-probe-1519856266
• https://www.realtytrac.com/dashboard/NewsReportPdf/144/FNRR/9578130
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/samanthasharf/2018/02/01/full-list-where-to-invest-in-housing-in-2018/#7f67c235627e
• http://www.businessinsider.com/the-20-best-cities-to-own-investment-properties-2017-11#3-tampa-florida-18
• https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/buy-theyre-gone-metros-fastest-growing-homeownership-rates/
• https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/pending-home-sales-tumble-3-year-low-housing-crisis-worsens/?iid=rdc_news_hp_carousel_theLatest
• https://www.news-press.com/story/news/2018/02/04/market-watch-2018-real-estate-acting-little-weird/1087882001/
• http://www.globest.com/2018/02/28/the-next-big-trend-in-industrial/?slreturn=20180128202006
• http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/chinese-investment-flows-into-japanese-housing-despite-tightening-policies/

Emails: [email protected] Tell us where you're from!

• Arlene, Milwaukee, WI. "How do you find your contractors?
• Doreen, Atlanta, GA "My new contractor wants money up front for materials. I know you say 'no money up front' but we have this trust thing going on. He doesn't know me and I don't know him. What do I do?"
• William, Macon, GA "I keep hearing about the foreclosure auctions at the courthouse steps. I think I might want to do that, but why not just buy foreclosures my agent is showing me from the listings? Are the deals any better at the auctions? How do you go about buying at the courthouse?"
• Adnon, Long Beach CA, "Do you always hire a GC? What it the repairs are minor?"

FAR 124 Contractor Questions Expected Air Date: 03/1/18 Opening: Hello everyone. I am Roger Blankenship and I teach people how to make money in Real Estate. We bring you news, trends, markets, and we feature people who are getting it done in this industry. Today we have some market data and some rankings for you. We also have stories coming up about markets that are cooling off or underperforming. My team and I are digging through mounds of research data, reading lots of really boring studies and distilling it all into usable and actionable steps for your investing career. We don’t encourage everyone to go out, drop whatever else you have going on, and start a new career as a house flipper. Frankly it’s not for everyone. We DO recommend that everyone figure out a way to invest in real estate some how, some way. There are hundreds of possible combinations of techniques, access points, financial commitments, and skill sets, but it all boils down to one of three strategies:

1. Buy for a quick re-sell. (After you have improved or added value)
2. Buy and hold to create cash flow and build equity.
3. Invest in projects like those and the people who are doing them.

Nearly every week someone asks if I will train them. My answer is always, “it depends.” Anyone can watch some of my videos on our website or youtube channel. But before I take you into our mentoring program we need to talk. It’s an invitation only party and the people invited are the people who can convince us that they will succeed. We don’t want to take your money and then watch you fail. If we can help it we WON’T do that. But if you persuade me or one of our team leaders you have what it takes to succeed, you could become a part of our team. Also nearly every week someone asks if they can invest their money with me. This may surprise you but I don’t automatically say yes. First we need to have a longer conversation. I need to learn what your objectives are and how much you want to invest. If we have a program that meets your needs then yes you can invest with us. If not, I’m not going to just take your money and hope for the best. During this conversation I’ll learn what you are looking for in terms of a return on your money and your risk tolerance. After we get through that interview we will talk about the mechanism for putting your money to work. But hey there are many ways to invest even in your own community with local people. We are just happy to see you putting your money into real estate some how some where. News:

• http://www.businessinsider.com/the-top-financial-watchdog-is-going-after-the-ico-market-with-a-wave-of-subpoenas-2018-2
• https://www.wsj.com/articles/sec-launches-cryptocurrency-probe-1519856266
• https://www.realtytrac.com/dashboard/NewsReportPdf/144/FNRR/9578130
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/samanthasharf/2018/02/01/full-list-where-to-invest-in-housing-in-2018/#7f67c235627e
• http://www.businessinsider.com/the-20-best-cities-to-own-investment-properties-2017-11#3-tampa-florida-18
• https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/buy-theyre-gone-metros-fastest-growing-homeownership-rates/
• https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/pending-home-sales-tumble-3-year-low-housing-crisis-worsens/?iid=rdc_news_hp_carousel_theLatest
• https://www.news-press.com/story/news/2018/02/04/market-watch-2018-real-estate-acting-little-weird/1087882001/
• http://www.globest.com/2018/02/28/the-next-big-trend-in-industrial/?slreturn=20180128202006
• http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/chinese-investment-flows-into-japanese-housing-despite-tightening-policies/

Emails: [email protected] Tell us where you’re from!

• Arlene, Milwaukee, WI. “How do you find your contractors?
• Doreen, Atlanta, GA “My new contractor wants money up front for materials. I know you say ‘no money up front’ but we have this trust thing going on. He doesn’t know me and I don’t know him. What do I do?”
• William, Macon, GA “I keep hearing about the foreclosure auctions at the courthouse steps. I think I might want to do that, but why not just buy foreclosures my agent is showing me from the listings? Are the deals any better at the auctions? How do you go about buying at the courthouse?”
• Adnon, Long Beach CA, “Do you always hire a GC? What it the repairs are minor?”

Many of you are asking the question, "how can I get into this business? I don't have the money to get started." That's a fair question but I'm here to tell you the toughest issue is not the money. The biggest challenge is to success in this business is what's going on in your head. Today you're going to hear from a man who was not born in the United States, moved here when he was twelve, did not have an opportunity just handed to him but instead went out and created his own opportunity. He bought his first investment house when he was still a sophomore in college. He didn't have the money to fix it and didn't know how to make the repairs himself. So he taught himself. He did what he had to do. Today Tarek Morshed is an expert on all things Austin, Texas. He is known for impactfully navigating business leaders, entrepreneurs and creatives through the city's rapidly changing real estate market – as well as its cultural scene – as a Platinum Top 50 Realtor and purpose-driven entrepreneur. One of Sotheby's market leaders in Austin, Morshed represents clients buying and selling premiere residential real estate in Central Texas. Drawing on a client base of more than 500 Austinites, he works by referral only, which allows him to devote his time at a very high level toward meeting client needs before, during and well beyond closing. Before graduating, Morshed had invested in a handful of single-family homes and a small apartment complex. These experiences gave him an acute sense of Austin's dynamic economy and the challenges of buying and selling across multiple types of real estate. His experience as a real estate client left him wanting, and he knew he could do better. Now, as a real estate agent himself, Morshed operates as a strategic advisor to his clients, delivering proprietary market analysis and forecasting. Rather than sell, he shares his passion for real estate and architecture, a deep understanding of the local market and is an unparalleled connector within and beyond real estate. He is a Certified Negotiations Expert, a certification held by less than 1 percent of realtors. Morshed is passionate about finding hidden gems in the Austin area, from the city's newest spots for drinks to the best place for art. He has developed nearly 20 projects, from modern speculative construction to mixed-use buildings. Morshed is deeply involved in the Austin builder and architect community, and continues to invest in – and repurpose – commercial properties, and support the city's collaborative and artistic culture. In addition to his Austin Platinum Top 50 status, Morshed is a Texas Monthly 5-Star Professional, a member of the Institute of Luxury Home Marketing, a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, a member of the Austin Chamber of Commerce and a member of the board of the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce. He is passionate about volunteering – from his weekly work with Meals on Wheels to various entrepreneur mentorships. Morshed has a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Texas, perennially ranked as a top three program in the world. For more information, please visit www.tarekmorshed.com.

Many of you are asking the question, “how can I get into this business? I don’t have the money to get started.” That’s a fair question but I’m here to tell you the toughest issue is not the money. The biggest challenge is to success in this business is what’s going on in your head. Today you’re going to hear from a man who was not born in the United States, moved here when he was twelve, did not have an opportunity just handed to him but instead went out and created his own opportunity. He bought his first investment house when he was still a sophomore in college. He didn’t have the money to fix it and didn’t know how to make the repairs himself. So he taught himself. He did what he had to do. Today Tarek Morshed is an expert on all things Austin, Texas. He is known for impactfully navigating business leaders, entrepreneurs and creatives through the city’s rapidly changing real estate market – as well as its cultural scene – as a Platinum Top 50 Realtor and purpose-driven entrepreneur. One of Sotheby’s market leaders in Austin, Morshed represents clients buying and selling premiere residential real estate in Central Texas. Drawing on a client base of more than 500 Austinites, he works by referral only, which allows him to devote his time at a very high level toward meeting client needs before, during and well beyond closing. Before graduating, Morshed had invested in a handful of single-family homes and a small apartment complex. These experiences gave him an acute sense of Austin’s dynamic economy and the challenges of buying and selling across multiple types of real estate. His experience as a real estate client left him wanting, and he knew he could do better. Now, as a real estate agent himself, Morshed operates as a strategic advisor to his clients, delivering proprietary market analysis and forecasting. Rather than sell, he shares his passion for real estate and architecture, a deep understanding of the local market and is an unparalleled connector within and beyond real estate. He is a Certified Negotiations Expert, a certification held by less than 1 percent of realtors. Morshed is passionate about finding hidden gems in the Austin area, from the city’s newest spots for drinks to the best place for art. He has developed nearly 20 projects, from modern speculative construction to mixed-use buildings. Morshed is deeply involved in the Austin builder and architect community, and continues to invest in – and repurpose – commercial properties, and support the city’s collaborative and artistic culture. In addition to his Austin Platinum Top 50 status, Morshed is a Texas Monthly 5-Star Professional, a member of the Institute of Luxury Home Marketing, a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, a member of the Austin Chamber of Commerce and a member of the board of the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce. He is passionate about volunteering – from his weekly work with Meals on Wheels to various entrepreneur mentorships. Morshed has a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Texas, perennially ranked as a top three program in the world. For more information, please visit www.tarekmorshed.com.

FAR 122 Brad Chandler Expected Air Date: 02/19/18 Opening: Today we are speaking with Brad Chandler, whose company is involved in fifty plus real estate transactions every month. You're going to hear how he started, how he scaled up, and how he can help you do the same. Brad Chandler has successfully flipped over 2,100 houses since 2003. He is currently the CEO of Express Homebuyers – a real estate investing empire that does 200+ deals per year without his assistance. He became passionate about real estate investing in 9th grade when he read a book about how to buy a home with no money down. His marketing, sales and follow up tactics are envied the world over. His company runs without his daily input and they do about 50 deals a month. Yeah, we all want to be like Brad...

FAR 122 Brad Chandler Expected Air Date: 02/19/18 Opening: Today we are speaking with Brad Chandler, whose company is involved in fifty plus real estate transactions every month. You’re going to hear how he started, how he scaled up, and how he can help you do the same. Brad Chandler has successfully flipped over 2,100 houses since 2003. He is currently the CEO of Express Homebuyers – a real estate investing empire that does 200+ deals per year without his assistance. He became passionate about real estate investing in 9th grade when he read a book about how to buy a home with no money down. His marketing, sales and follow up tactics are envied the world over. His company runs without his daily input and they do about 50 deals a month. Yeah, we all want to be like Brad...

Our guest today is Mitch Stephen. Mitch is a self-taught real estate entrepreneur. Self-employed since 1996, Mitch Stephen has purchased well over 1000 houses in and about his hometown of San Antonio, TX. A high school graduate, who never stopped learning. Books, CDs, seminars and webinars were his classroom. 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. He has pioneered the idea that you don't have to give discounts to sell your notes. A passionate speaker who delivers the message of integrity first and profits second; an expert at keeping it simple and explaining, in plain English, the theories that made him financially independent. He is always an inspiration to those around him.