NCREIA Podcast

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Guest Bio:

Harold Weinbrecht has been the mayor of Cary, North Carolina since 2007.

In this episode:

• Mayor Weinbrecht breaks down the role of a Mayor, how it works in North Carolina and were how authority is given him through his role. He recounts a class that he was given when first entering into public service and what they can or cannot do.
• Although he never planned to be Mayor he has serviced over 14 years. Now retired from his full time job, he is the full-time Mayor.
• He shares his story about how he decided to run for Mayor. 
• We talk about how hot the real estate market has been in Cary and the surrounding area. We are seeing costs being driven up and we discuss how the town of Cary plans to handle affordable housing.
• We talk about the challenges of affordable housing.
• Is Cary the new Silicon Valley? We ask the mayor his thoughts.
• What are the ways Mayor Weinbrecht feels Cary will change over the next five years?
  • Electric Garbage Trucks
  • Police vehicles will be electric (10 by the end of the year)
  • Staff cars going electric
  • Electric Fire Trucks (we discuss the challenges with this technology)
  • Within 10 years to be the first town to have a completely electric fleet
  • Expanding USA Baseball
  • The solar farm purchased
  • Planting as many trees as we can
• We talk about the development at South Hills, where the Sports Complex is being placed.
• We discuss the Downtown Park Project, and a linear park between downtown and the Fenton.
• We ask the Mayor if he foresees any future legislation against short-term rentals.

Quotes from this episode:

•  If I do my job right, everybody understands everybody. ~ Mayor Weinbrecht
• We're in the business of creating the most desirable place on earth. ~ Mayor Weinbrecht

Guest Bio:

Grant Leonard is a 24-year-old New Western Real Estate Investment Agent License #NC 332804, who is passionate about helping people reach their investing goals.

In this episode:

• One of the tips that Grant shares is being persistent. There are so many people trying to get your attention on social media, email, and online so being consistent and persistent helps him help his clients understand that wants to provide quality services.
• Grant and New Western as a whole specialize in wholesale properties.
• We break down what wholesaling is for new investors.
• Grant spent time in property management and doing property leasing before moving into this area of real estate.
• We talk about suggestions for new investors coming into the market now.
• Grant shares some of the "secrets" used by his large company that can be used by the little guy.

Quotes from this episode:

•  "If you're always living on the edge of discomfort, those harder tasks are going to be much easier."
• "Make sure you tell everybody what you do because it will be the person you least expect that will bring you the biggest deal of your life."

Mentioned in this episode:

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Guest Bio:
MeiLani Hock is a mother of 5, Award-Winning Real Estate Investor, Airbnb Host/Coach/Property Manager, and Founder of Why NOT Me? Academy which focuses on activating people to create the lives they want by turning their trials into triumphs and building their passive income through Airbnb using other people’s properties. MeiLani’s passion is getting people to Stop Dreaming and Start Doing.

In this episode:

• MeiLani now coaches others on how to Start and Scale their Airbnb business using their property or others, to add a different stream of income to anyone’s lifestyle.
• MeiLani walks us through how you can start an Airbnb with about 15,000 and the steps you need to take to get your investment back in the first 6-9 months. 
• We discuss how to include your kids in your real estate business and passing on wisdom for life. 

Quotes from this episode:

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Mentioned in this episode:

• The Why NOT Me? Bnb Comprehensive Online Course to Start and Scale Your Airbnb Business Using Other People’s properties within 45 Days?

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